Pine Castle Connection: Recent Episodes
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Pine Castle Connection is a podcast created by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. Each episode will talk about the experiences, struggles, passions, and accomplishments of the hosts and their guests.
In this episode we feature Duuuvals newest best kept secret "HAPPY BREW Coffee Shop" located at 3200 Hendricks Avenue in the San Marco district of Jacksonville, Fl! We were blessed with the opportunity to interview Mr. Josh Thiele the operations manager at the shop. Josh gave us an extensive amount of history behind the vision of Happy Brew. Happy Brew also employees some of Pine Castle's participants. We also heard from Mr. Tyler whom works part time at Happy Brew. Please enjoy the episode and feel free to give feedback! As always, everyone matters and so do you!Go like Happy Brew on Instagram @happybrewjax
In this episode we will be discussing the biggest college football rival game in NE Florida (Ga/FL. ) and how men support their team win, lose, or draw without jeopardizing their friendships! As always, " Everyone matters and so do you!"
In this episode we will have a discussion on our favorite Halloween Movies! You may find some of our favorites may very well be yours! As always remember, " Everyone matters and so do you!"
In this episode we will be discussing our personal fond memories of our Grand Parents. You may find the content of this discussion somewhat similar to yours. Hope you enjoy and as always, " Everyone matters and so do you!"
In this episode we are having an discussion about positive and negative attitudes. These 2 forms of attitudes can effect our day to day lifestyles. The crew gives insights and various scenarios that may help others deal with situations as such, from others as well as ourselves!
We are discussing emotions that have effected us as children and still effect us now as adults!
It's DSP week at the Castle and in this Episode the crew will interview a few of Pine Castle's awesome DSP's. We will discuss what a DSP is and does. We will allow our guests to give input on the rewarding benefits of being a DSP.
In this podcast we will discuss Covid-19 and safe practices during these life changing moments. Our very own Devonte Faison will give comical feedback and illustrate one of his many talents.
In this episode our crew interviews Ms. Jessica Pugh. Jessica is currently a Human Services major at FSCJ and  has been volunteering at our day program for several months now. In this episode Jessica will share some feedback on how Pine Castle has broadened her expectations of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
In this episode the crew welcomes Jakari Harris who is currently a scholar/ athlete at Bishop Kenny High School. Jakari joined our podcast this week and talks about how impressive his experience was to see how gifted our participants are.Â
In this episode we had the pleasure to interview Pine Castle's very own Mr. Ricky Doyle. Mr. Ricky ensures our participants and staff have a cleaned, sanitized environment to work in. What some didnt know Mr. Ricky is a former NBA Basketball Player. He also is an College Hall of Famer. Click the play button to get the full story behind Mr. Ricky and how working for Pine Castle among our wonderful participants have given him life.