Zoomcatchers | Newsletter 19
01 | Check Out Our Newest Episode of Life & Anth!
Love the first episode of Life & Anth? Great news! We are back with more engaging anthropological inquiries. This episode, Touchy Subjects, Lily is joined by professional fitness experts Shelly and Mindy to explore the power structures in the recreational fitness space
More episodes will be dropping soon, so be sure to check out our podcasting hub and be on the lookout for updates.
02 | Happy Pride!
We at Zoomcatchers are proud to celebrate the many obstacles overcome by the LGBTQ+ community and join in the continued fight for equality. We also admire the many members of the LGBTQ+ community who are in our own lives and the many contributions they make to our work here at Zoomcatchers.
Interested in the history of Pride? Check out this article for a detailed account of the first Pride.
03 | A Reflection on Last Week's Celebration of Juneteenth
Last week, celebrations of Juneteenth took place across America. Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of slavery in the last Confederate stronghold in the United States, thereby freeing enslaved Africans across the country, was declared a National Holiday in only 2021, over a century and a half after its first celebration.
Last week, celebrations of Juneteenth took place across America. Juneteenth, which marks the emancipation of slavery in the last Confederate stronghold in the United States, thereby freeing enslaved Africans across the country, was declared a National Holiday in only 2021, over a century and a half after its first celebration.
We at Zoomcatchers encourage continued reflection and education on the events of that day and the racial inequity that still plagues our country, as well as the remarkable resilience of the Black community in America.
To support the collaboration between Black artists and Zoomcatchers, check out the FSWW play reading of The Black Bullet Dichotomy, a story of unconditional love.
04 | Join Zoomcatchers' Kimberly Gunn on The VHS Club Podcast
Hosted by the Marketing Director of Ecamm, The VHS Club is a video podcast where best friends, Katie and Natalie, provide in-depth movie reviews for movies you've likely already seen. Grab some popcorn, dust off your VCR, and let's talk movies. New episodes stream every Thursday at 9pm Eastern on YouTube and the audio-only podcast episodes drop on Fridays on your favorite podcast player.
"We've been promising Kimberly that we'd review this one forever now, so we're finally crossing it off the list. If you haven't seen The Usual Suspects yet, dust off that VHS player and grab some popcorn because this one is epic. Kevin Spacey plays Kint, the sole survivor of a failed heist. Kint tells the story of the events leading up to the deaths of his partners."
Tune in here on June 19, 2023 at 1pm PST to catch the action!
05 | Check Out the Latest Episode of Conversations on Aging
Our third episode, CAREGIVING & THE PRIVATE CARE INDUSTRY, features a professional caregiver in the private home care industry. Join us to learn more about her caregiving journey!
June is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, so be sure to educate yourselves on the latest research here. Our population is aging and the need for caregivers is growing!
06 | Join Us in Welcoming Zoe Chang!
A Word from Zoe
"I'm Zoe, a rising junior at Wellesley College interested in the intersection between art and technology. to further explore graphic design, front-end web development, and UI/UX design. As someone who is passionate about design and its impact on communities and social good, I strive to make designs that actively reflect these goals, grounded in a liberal arts approach. I am excited to work as a Social Media and Marketing Intern at Zoomcatchers this summer!"
07 | Can't get enough of Women of Rock? Neither can we!
Join Kimberly and Tammy in the Season 2 finale of Women of Rock as they discuss the introduction of Foo Fighters' new drummer Josh Freese in the "Preparing Music for Concerts" video, their first shows, Shane Hawkins' appearance at Boston Calling; and share an emotional reaction to their new album, "But Here We Are." FOO FIGHTERS NEW DRUMMER, NEW ALBUM, NEW SHOWS REACTION, will close out this season of Women of Rock, but stay tuned for information to come! The world of music is ever-evolving and Zoomcatchers will remain involved in discussion.
08 | Join Us for a Reading of Man on the Ground
In 1960’s rural Mississippi, a traveling, insecure salesman, Alcyde Moses, attempts to sell his latest invention, a spin machine, at the town’s annual fair. He promises this machine speeds up the energy vortices in the human body which leads to better health and even enlightenment. He happens upon a farm/ boarding house run by the stern and overprotective Joseph, his compassionate but sickly wife, Berniece and their two grown children, Joe Jr. and Sapphira.
The play discusses themes of enlightenment, health, evolution, multidimensionality, and of course love and relationships.
Register here to join in the adventure on July 9, 2023 at 4:00pm PST!
09 | Coming Next: The Power of Podcasting
Make An Impact! Raise Your Voice! Turn your passion into a podcast!
Zoomcatchers is preparing to launch its latest series, The Power of Podcasting, which will feature podcast hosts to help listeners learn about their journey and what inspires them to trek onward. We are proud to bring into the studio Katie Fawkes, the Marketing Director of Ecamm and the host of The VHS Club podcast. Fun fact: Zoomcatchers podcasts are powered by Ecamm!
To learn more about how you can turn your passion into a podcast, visit our website!
From our team at Zoomcatchers with love!