Novie Knows

There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript

With the right opportunities, anything is possible. In part two of Novie’s conversation, “Love on the Spectrum” cast member Dani Bowman and Director/Executive Producer Cian O’Clery share how Dani turned her animation dreams into a real business and why authentic representation and real relationships matter, both in love and in life.

Finding love can feel like searching for a needle in an Earth-shaped haystack. For individuals with autism, that search can feel even more complicated. Director and Executive Producer Cian O’Clery created “Love on the Spectrum” to show just how diverse the experience of finding love can be for individuals with autism, including cast member Dani Bowman.

Over 2% of the world lives with some form of hearing loss. Imagine if every holiday tradition was designed to include them. As Deaf Santa Claus, Charles Graves laughs, signs, listens and understands in a way only someone who’s lived the Deaf experience can. For some children, he’s the first Santa they can truly communicate with. His presence reminds us that representation isn’t just powerful, it’s magical.Download Transcript

Love Is Blind’s Taylor Krause joins Novie at Busboys and Poets to share how a reality TV experiment turned into a real-life love story. Plus, her best dating advice, why making the first move matters and what it’s really like to say “yes” sight unseen.Download the Transcript

Reality TV star Taylor Krause from Netflix’s Love Is Blind teams up with Novie at Flight Club D.C. for a hands-on introduction to darts. Together, they explore why darts makes a great first date activity, learn the basics of the game and dive into some friendly competition.Download the Transcript

Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts — and a whole lot of rhythm — shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.

Novie returns to Sitar Arts Center, where her creative journey began, to shine a spotlight on the vibrant community empowering D.C. youth to dream big through the arts.Download the Transcript

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in “The Room Where It Happens”? Novie sits down with Broadway’s JJ Niemann to find out!Download the Transcript

In this episode of Novie Knows, Novie heads to New Jersey for the ultimate foodie adventure. She steps into the kitchen at Uncle Louie’s Pizza to make her own pizza, learns the craft of fresh mozzarella at A & S Italian Market and caps the day with a classic meal at the iconic CHiT CHaT Diner in Hackensack. Grab a slice, settle in and enjoy!Download the Transcript