Lights, Camera, Change: Movies, Politics & Coffee with Mark

Passport Stamps and Her Spoken Silence

***Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abortion, sexual assault, and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners.*** In the Opening Five, we dove into travel through a more immersive lens—chatting about places we'd live for a year, destinations that changed our perspectives, and those eye-opening experiences that reshaped how we see the world. For the Deep Brew, Amanda shared her deeply personal journey—opening up about abortion in the context of rape and miscarriage, and how those events shaped her life. And, as always, we rounded things off by sharing our take on Grounded Patio Cafe—the cozy spot in La Crosse where good coffee meets good conversation.

Inner Spirituality, Internet Failure, ICE Raids

At Dogwood Coffee, what started as a conversation about spirituality quickly expanded into a raw discussion on ICE raids, protests, humanity, and the tension people are feeling in today’s world. In true Every Voice Has a Story fashion, the conversation was honest, unfiltered, and deeply human. But this episode almost never happened. After battling unexpected technical difficulties, we had to come back for a take two — and somehow, the second conversation became even more real. Sometimes the best moments happen after things fall apart. Inner Spirituality, Internet Failure, ICE Raids is a reminder that meaningful conversations don’t require perfection… just people willing to show up and talk.

Lights, Camera, Change: Movies, Politics & Coffee with Mark

In this fresh episode of Every Voice Has a Story, Nobe sits down with Mark inside the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Jules Coffeehouse for a conversation that blends entertainment, real-world issues, and great coffee. We kick things off with the Opening Five, where favorite movies, actors, and unforgettable performances take center stage. Then, in the Deep Brew, the conversation shifts into today’s political climate—exploring thoughtful ideas for improving government processes, the power of respectful dialogue, and how we can approach the people in our lives with more grace, empathy, and a true desire to understand. To close it all out, Nobe and Mark share their honest take on the coffee, atmosphere, and experience at Jules Coffeehouse… earning it a strong 4.6 rating. It’s a conversation full of laughs, insight, and perspective—because every voice really does have a story.

From Playlists to Parenthood: Her IVF Story Hits Every Note

In this heartfelt episode, the host sits down with a very special guest—his daughter—for a conversation that blends lighthearted fun with deeply personal moments. The episode kicks off with the “The Opening Five” where the wheel lands on music, sparking a lively discussion around favorite songs, memories, and what music means to each of them. From there, the conversation takes a meaningful turn during "The Deep Brew" as she opens up about her IVF journey—sharing the emotional highs and lows, the challenges, and the strength it took along the way. It’s an honest, vulnerable story that brings depth and connection to the episode. During "The Final Pour", they close with their signature coffee review—this time featuring Kandu Coffee.