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The Misfit Collective

The Misfit Collective

Written by: Ashley Hennessy
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The Misfit Collective is a podcast hosted by Ashley Hennessy, co singer with her wife Heather in The Band Hennessy, musician, songwriter, and creator with a heart of gold. Ashley is in everyone’s corner, giving her guests the platform they deserve and creating a space that feels like home. No topic is off limits and every story matters. Raw, real, and empowering, The Misfit Collective shines a light on outsiders, rebels, and creators who do not just fit in, they stand out.Ashley Hennessy Social Sciences
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  • S1•E1 | "The 11 Seconds That Changed Everything" - The MamaTot Story (Part 1)
    Jan 4 2026

    Season One, Episode 01 of The Misfit Collective marks the beginning of a featured mini-series centered on the life, loss, and resilience of Ophelia “MamaTot” Nichols.


    In this premiere episode, "The 11 Seconds That Changed Everything," Ophelia speaks publicly — in her own words — about the murder of her youngest son, Randon Lee, for the first time in a long-form conversation. What follows is not a performance of grief, but an honest account of trauma, compassion, and survival in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.


    This episode explores:


    ▪️The moment Ophelia received the call that changed everything


    ▪️The fragmented reality of shock and grief


    ▪️The long, exhausting wait for justice


    ▪️The weight of public mourning in the digital age


    ▪️And the choice to remain compassionate — even when bitterness would have been easier.


    Despite losing her son, questioning her faith, and enduring years of public scrutiny, Ophelia continued to show up for others as a source of comfort, humor, and unconditional care. This conversation centers humanity over headlines and truth over speculation.


    The episode closes with a tribute song written for Ophelia and Randon, offered with love and permission.


    🎧 Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of violent loss, grief, and trauma.

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    53 mins
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