The Maurer Power Hour

#11 - Elizabeth Kline - Parkinson's Disease

In this episode, I am joined with Dr. Elizabeth Kline who is a biology professor at the University of Connecticut. She has spent a lot of time in the lab researching Parkinson's Disease. The causes, symptoms, and potential solutions to this brain disorder are explored in this episode.

#10 - Erin Lynn - Poetry from a Poet

Erin Lynn is pursuing her PhD in Poetry at the University of Connecticut, where she also teaches English. She holds an MFA in Poetry from Columbia University, and an MA in Irish Writing from Queen’s University, Belfast. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and she was a finalist for the Alexander Posey Contest. She co-curates Poor Mouth Poetry Reading Series in the Bronx. In this episode, Erin and I talk about the true meaning of poetry and the role it plays in her life.

#9 - Madeline Malone - Homeschooling

Today I am joined with Madeline Malone (daughter of Josh and Alison Malone). Being homeschooled from the ages of 5-18, Madeline explains her experience with being homeschooled.

#8 - Josh Malone - The Life of an Inventor Pt. 2

This is a continuation of episode #7 with Josh Malone. This part of the conversation focuses on Bunch O Balloons and how it unveiled problems with the patent system to Mr. Malone.

#7 - Josh Malone - The Life of an Inventor

In this episode, I am joined with inventor Josh Malone. He is most known for inventing Bunch O Balloons which is the #1 outdoor toy in America. He was featured on the Today Show, invited to Shark Tank, and is apart of the documentary Invalidated (Amazon Prime Video). We talk about his experience as an independent inventor and how that led to playing a role in introducing a bill into Congress that helps protect inventors from patent infringement. 

#6 - Amy Ernest - The Power of Literature

This is my first ever podcast, which I did not intend on publishing (hence the reason there is no intro). I did this episode for an English project I was working on and I think that it was a good conversation. My former English teacher and I discuss how impactful literature is, the American education system, and other interesting things. 

#5 - Anglin and Charlie - Christianity? Pt.2

This episode is a continuation of episode 4.

#4 - Anglin and Charlie - Christianity? Preview

I am joined with my former philosophy teacher along with my friend from high school. Mr. Anglin walks both of us through his personal life and how he arrived at Christianity. Charlie poses some questions of his own as he continues to question if Christianity is The Truth.

#3 - Adam and Alex

In this episode, I am joined with high school buddies, Adam and Alex. We talk about the power of conversation, how society views war, and briefly about our college experience.

#2 - Celia Houston - Military Life Pt.2

Continuation of episode #1 with cadet candidate Celia Houston.