<![CDATA[Mandy and Deb]]>733ede3e-39cd-58da-ac74-3946385df32aFri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:07 +0000Captivate.fmIndependence Institutehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e5240661-d501-4d8e-ad64-3b9b2f49e98b/uHdGhFOhW-QVCLdE5yefGURm.jpgMandy and DebIndependence InstituteIndependence InstituteMandy Connell and Deborah Flora are sisters from another mister, who talk important issues while still managing to have fun. These radio dames make you think, while making you laugh.https://mandyanddeb.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastBirth, Taxes, & Heroic StoriesBirth, Taxes, & Heroic StoriesMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including birth rate replacement, taxes, and some heroic stories.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including birth rate replacement, taxes, and some heroic stories.

]]>416642f9-9265-4354-8f20-99af3e78652eFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -060040:29falsefull2828Caucuses, GLP-1s, & Coffee ShopsCaucuses, GLP-1s, & Coffee ShopsMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the caucus system, GLP-1 drugs, and heroes and coffee shops.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the caucus system, GLP-1 drugs, and heroes and coffee shops.

]]>5b99b297-da9d-465c-89ff-c13518b9f8cbFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -060040:20falsefull2727New Bills, Stoning, & SurvivalNew Bills, Stoning, & SurvivalMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide variety of topics, including new bills, survival stories, and about Iran and archaic treatment of women with Cyrus Nowrasteh, the Director and Writer of The Stoning of Soriah M.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide variety of topics, including new bills, survival stories, and about Iran and archaic treatment of women with Cyrus Nowrasteh, the Director and Writer of The Stoning of Soriah M.

]]>4f510a7e-c82d-4c31-a9bb-fad4da956ad4Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -060049:43falsefull2626Power, Screen Time, & HarmonyPower, Screen Time, & HarmonyMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including screen time, harmony, & power with special guest Amy Oliver Cooke, host of PowerGab and President and Founder of Always On Energy Research.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including screen time, harmony, & power with special guest Amy Oliver Cooke, host of PowerGab and President and Founder of Always On Energy Research.

]]>9200ca9f-82f6-4d06-a0b6-ca4f5df1a64bFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -060042:38falsefull2525Bad Policies & Good DogsBad Policies & Good DogsMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including Bad Policies & Good Dogs.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including Bad Policies & Good Dogs.

]]>bd7270d3-460d-4ad6-86aa-fd0bd09cc917Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -060039:24falsefull2424Compassion, Incompetence, & RatingsCompassion, Incompetence, & RatingsMandy & Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including compassion, incompetence, and ratings.

]]>Mandy & Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including compassion, incompetence, and ratings.

]]>38532412-a52c-41cc-b63f-54c50bb42f20Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -060047:11falsefull2323Punditry, Protests, & UnitedPunditry, Protests, & UnitedMandy & Deb Show Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including punditry, protests, and staying united.

]]>Mandy & Deb Show Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including punditry, protests, and staying united.

]]>41e766c1-166a-4446-9635-28da50121d23Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -060048:48falsefull2222Venezuela, Vision Boards, & CharitiesVenezuela, Vision Boards, & CharitiesMandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including Venezuela, Vision Boards (with special guest Michelle Zellner, Founder of BetterBeings.net), & Charities.

]]>Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including Venezuela, Vision Boards (with special guest Michelle Zellner, Founder of BetterBeings.net), & Charities.

]]>d60adc2a-fc1e-4316-84f0-4cc9e14038dbFri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -060045:18falsefull21212025 Year in Review!2025 Year in Review!Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora do a year in review for 2025.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora do a year in review for 2025.

]]>bfcf1c2e-04a4-4fab-be38-521d067103eaFri, 26 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -060059:45falsefull2020Fraud, Health, & the HolidaysFraud, Health, & the HolidaysMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including a recent fraud case in Minnesota, vaccines and health updates, as well as holiday planning and traditions.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including a recent fraud case in Minnesota, vaccines and health updates, as well as holiday planning and traditions.

]]>ea70bbc9-cdb0-4012-98a0-81a6400bb321Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -060040:16falsefull1919GOV, HRT, & Gratitude!GOV, HRT, & Gratitude!Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the recent government shutdown, having an attitude of gratitude, and have a chat about hormone replacement with Rachel Anders, the CEO of ReGen Revolution.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the recent government shutdown, having an attitude of gratitude, and have a chat about hormone replacement with Rachel Anders, the CEO of ReGen Revolution.

]]>d9978d4c-b8e3-4e2f-b592-afa75faf262aFri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -060045:07falsefull1818Shut Downs, Health Ups, & It's Never Too LateShut Downs, Health Ups, & It's Never Too LateMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the government shut down, an encouraging story of running an Iron Man at 80 years old, and a conversation with Travis Bockenstedt, the President of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including the government shut down, an encouraging story of running an Iron Man at 80 years old, and a conversation with Travis Bockenstedt, the President of Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care.

]]>e701de3a-41f5-4929-8f58-c9ae2ccb681cFri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -060044:30falsefull1717Homeless, Halloween, & CharityHomeless, Halloween, & CharityMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including Halloween, Charity, and the homeless with special guest Major General Jack Briggs (Ret.), the former CEO of Springs Rescue Mission.

Show Notes:

https://www.springsrescuemission.org/

https://denverrescuemission.org/

https://jackbriggs.co/


]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including Halloween, Charity, and the homeless with special guest Major General Jack Briggs (Ret.), the former CEO of Springs Rescue Mission.

Show Notes:

https://www.springsrescuemission.org/

https://denverrescuemission.org/

https://jackbriggs.co/


]]>8f117d6c-85d5-4d50-a6ea-ba15e8190fe9Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -060042:03falsefull1616ICE, Talking Nice, & FriendsICE, Talking Nice, & FriendsMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including ICE, talking with people we disagree with, and unlikely friendships.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including ICE, talking with people we disagree with, and unlikely friendships.

]]>6d28af47-148c-464a-b010-6ee62d138a7eFri, 03 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -060040:24falsefull1515Charlie Kirk, Culture & KindnessCharlie Kirk, Culture & KindnessMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including Charlie Kirk, Culture, & Kindness.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including Charlie Kirk, Culture, & Kindness.

]]>59f6f083-2572-4b20-8a60-a7aabc0089b0Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -060047:03falsefull1414Mental Health & Keys to SuccessMental Health & Keys to SuccessMandy & Deb show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including a mental health and keys to success.

]]>Mandy & Deb show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including a mental health and keys to success.

]]>32689aa1-378a-49a2-8281-a58c6ff61737Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -060040:56falsefull1313Compassion, Superintendents, & Clever CustodiansCompassion, Superintendents, & Clever CustodiansMandy & Deb show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including a discussion with Meghan Shay, the Executive Director of Step Denver, and the Douglas County School District Superintendent Erin Kane.


]]>Mandy & Deb show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics including a discussion with Meghan Shay, the Executive Director of Step Denver, and the Douglas County School District Superintendent Erin Kane.


]]>99b65fcf-5092-44dd-9833-1d967b5a25a3Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -060044:03falsefull1212Books, Influencers, & Old New FriendsBooks, Influencers, & Old New FriendsMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including a conversation with Dan Snowberger of Elizabeth School District Superintendent about books in the community and social media specialist Samantha Ley of Founder of Nova Collective.


]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including a conversation with Dan Snowberger of Elizabeth School District Superintendent about books in the community and social media specialist Samantha Ley of Founder of Nova Collective.


]]>55a525c5-ce4b-4b4a-85a0-c28ba26511c8Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -060040:51falsefull1111Israel, Religion, & Report CardsIsrael, Religion, & Report CardsMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including a conversation about Israel and Iran with Dan Gordon, a dive into religion, and incentivizing children who receive good grades.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics, including a conversation about Israel and Iran with Dan Gordon, a dive into religion, and incentivizing children who receive good grades.

]]>31a02018-7198-4ad8-bb0e-722f9d116bf5Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -060043:56falsefull1010Budgets, Bulbs, & BraveryBudgets, Bulbs, & BraveryMandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including the Big Beautiful Bill, gardening in Colorado with special guest Audrey Sharp, and bravery in action with the recent flooding in Texas.

]]>Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including the Big Beautiful Bill, gardening in Colorado with special guest Audrey Sharp, and bravery in action with the recent flooding in Texas.

]]>71e4a313-0cc3-4db2-b25e-458e702649f9Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -060034:57falsefull99Court, Conflict, & CampCourt, Conflict, & CampMandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including a recent court case decision involving children, the Israel and Iran conflict with special guest Rich Sokol, and Paul Newman's camp legacy.

]]>Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including a recent court case decision involving children, the Israel and Iran conflict with special guest Rich Sokol, and Paul Newman's camp legacy.

]]>8f938035-435d-46f9-9146-932cfd6136ebFri, 27 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -060045:24falsefull88Common Sense, Community, & CruisesCommon Sense, Community, & CruisesMandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including energy policy with the Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development Dan Haley and with Cruise Specialist Jen Hataway with Cruise Planners.


]]>Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss a wide range of topics including energy policy with the Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development Dan Haley and with Cruise Specialist Jen Hataway with Cruise Planners.


]]>44ab56e1-92df-4e0a-bd39-4405854ac08dFri, 13 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -060040:49falsefull77Stand, Support, & StrengthStand, Support, & StrengthMandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics, including women's health with Colorado State Senator Lisa Frizell.

]]>Mandy & Deb Hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about a wide range of topics, including women's health with Colorado State Senator Lisa Frizell.

]]>100b1a29-0ae9-4786-bcc4-46b0ac26768fFri, 30 May 2025 17:00:00 -060039:21falsefull66747s, Civics, & Sinise!747s, Civics, & Sinise!Mandy & Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about the current events and have an interview with the Award Winning Actor Gary Sinise.

]]>Mandy & Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about the current events and have an interview with the Award Winning Actor Gary Sinise.

]]>b2fd798f-e7e1-4f07-89c6-d29cb2de534eFri, 16 May 2025 17:00:00 -060044:13falsefull55Chaos, Coaching & ChocolateChaos, Coaching & ChocolateMandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about the chaos of politics, current events and coaching philosophies, and then with founder and owner of The Chocolate Therapist, Julie Nygard.

]]>Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about the chaos of politics, current events and coaching philosophies, and then with founder and owner of The Chocolate Therapist, Julie Nygard.

]]>0ef976b3-12f3-43e2-b36e-c277c0fb1289Fri, 02 May 2025 17:00:00 -060039:26falsefull44Taxes, Tariffs & ThriftingTaxes, Tariffs & ThriftingMandy and Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about where our tax dollars are going, how the tariffs are affecting us, thrifting with thrifting specialist Summer DiFraia, and more!

]]>Mandy and Deb hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora talk about where our tax dollars are going, how the tariffs are affecting us, thrifting with thrifting specialist Summer DiFraia, and more!

]]>4143d872-0762-4952-84d1-1c12c5996c96Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -060038:48falsefull33Woke Culture, Due Process, & Healthy LivingWoke Culture, Due Process, & Healthy LivingMandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss current news, talk with former ICE agent John Fabbricatore about immigration and due process, and then with health coach, author, and speaker Michelle Zellner about eating and living healthy.

Show Notes:


]]>Mandy & Deb Show hosts Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora discuss current news, talk with former ICE agent John Fabbricatore about immigration and due process, and then with health coach, author, and speaker Michelle Zellner about eating and living healthy.

Show Notes:


]]>2376b628-58d9-452b-a344-4e8aed2d2a81Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -060042:17falsefull22Competition, School Choice, & HandbagsCompetition, School Choice, & HandbagsMandy Connell and Deborah Flora kickoff of the series and discuss a wide variety of topics including competition, school choice, and high-end handbags with guest Joey Ciaglia.

]]>Mandy Connell and Deborah Flora kickoff of the series and discuss a wide variety of topics including competition, school choice, and high-end handbags with guest Joey Ciaglia.

]]>198ccee3-390e-4df8-826c-3c694d2e19c2Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -060052:00falsefull11