Island of Discarded Women

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Island of Discarded Women is an audacious LIVE variety show that is all about amplifying women’s voices via powerful stories, humorous social commentary, original music and inspiring conversations. Veteran radio actor Sue Scott and her diverse all-female cast of storytellers, singer/songwriters and special guests perform before a lively dinner-club audience. New episodes drop every other month.

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Ep. 37 Brave and Beautiful – LIVE – with guests Alison Young & Katie Dahl

Mar 25 2024 89 mins  
Alison Young, the blissful hiker, seeks out the natural world for healing and finds beauty in thriving one magnificent trail at a time. Katie Dahl shares songs that are “terrifyingly personal” and learns that there is unexpected communion in acceptance. Mary Shaffer searches for a spark of joy at a craft fair and discovers a...

Ep. 36 So Strong – LIVE – with guests Mary Kunesh & Jaspar Lepak!

Jan 21 2024 84 mins  
Special guest, Mary Kunesh, the first Indigenous woman elected to the MN Senate, shares the personal side of her life that has informed her tireless efforts to make change. Musical guest Jaspar Lepak honors a childhood friend, wishes she had grown up with rock music and celebrates how strong she felt after giving birth. Shanan...

Ep. 35 Cycle of Life – LIVE – with guests Pat Miles & Kelley Hunt!

Nov 17 2023 77 mins  
Special guest Pat Miles learned a lot about what hadn’t been addressed after the sudden death of her husband. To help others avoid the same challenges, she shares her discoveries in her new book. We are standing up for women who are standing up with help from blues woman Kelley Hunt. Plus, Kelley sings about...

Ep. 34 Seat at the Table – LIVE – with special guest Gaelynn Lea!

Sep 14 2023 70 mins  
It’s our “thunderous” August show under the tent! Special guest and musician Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from Tiny Desk Contest to Macbeth on Broadway and advocates for embracing accessibility culture. Lorna Landvik brings us the church bulletin bloopers that inspired her latest novel. Singer/songwriter Jaspar Lepak finds herself in the sliver of a moon....

Ep. 33 Endless Possibilities – LIVE – with guests Paula Poundstone & Jearlyn Steele!

Jul 31 2023 86 mins  
It’s our June show outside on a gorgeous night! Special guest, the one and only Paula Poundstone subs in as our virtual assistant, tries to learn a lullaby and shares a never before told story! Musical guest Jearlyn Steele brings us songs and stories created with her grandkids. Leslye Orr invites us to see the...

Ep. 32 Starting Again – LIVE – with guests Princess Titus & Jonatha Brooke!

May 31 2023 76 mins  
An important night in our new home! Special guest Princess Titus, the co-founder of Appetite for Change, lost her son to gun violence. She shares her drive to help others heal from this type of trauma. Musical guest Jonatha Brooke, takes us on a personal journey through original songs written for a Disney movie, a...

Ep. 31 Journey of Hope – LIVE – with guests Patty Wetterling & Leslie Vincent

Dec 30 2022 72 mins  
Our beautiful December show! Special guest Patty Wetterling, a searching mom for over 27 years, graciously shares with Sue her journey of hope to find her son Jacob. Musical guest Leslie Vincent admires the courage of her grandmother and the spirit of a friend in two original songs. Guest contributor Rosanna Staffa yearns to meet...

Ep. 30 Choosing Joy – LIVE – with guests Roxane Battle & The OK Factor!

Nov 29 2022 66 mins  
It’s here! Our joy-filled November Show! Special guest Roxane Battle brings us boundless pockets of joy through her best-selling book and details her work with behavioral health. Thrilling alt string duo The OK Factor, share original tunes about finding a moment to be at 30,000 ft, and experiencing bumbling puppy joy. Zippy celebrates a floating...

Ep. 29 She is Fierce – LIVE – with guests Marcie Rendon & Jaspar Lepak

Oct 30 2022 71 mins  
Special guest, writer Marcie Rendon, highlights the brilliance and resiliency of native people through her mystery novels and a searing new play, “Say Their Names,” with excerpts read by Oogie_Push. Musical guest Jaspar Lepak sings and shares personally about living the choices she can make. Cathy Gasiorowicz tells a story about the dementia that broke...

Ep. 28 Resilience – LIVE – with guests Dr. Pauline Boss & Rhiannon Fiskradatz

Sep 29 2022 72 mins  
Gathering on the 21st anniversary of September 11th, our special guest, Dr. Pauline Boss, who coined the term “ambiguous loss,” reminds us that closure is a myth. Shanan Custer, with help from Rhiannon Fiskradatz, recounts being at the most magical place on earth that day. Sue Scott writes to Liz Cheney with a plea. Zippy...