Shaver Cancer Charity Chat

About Shaver Cancer Charity Chat

“Shaver Cancer Charity Chat” is a Monthly Podcast with Hosts Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver and Heather Austin. Together, they share their decades of thoughtful work with Minnesota’s Cancer Community. Their discussions will include the history of The Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund, insights on cancer, upcoming local fundraising efforts and the latest Minnesota based research and Community Programs. Enjoy easy, reflective, considerate and witty interviews with many of Minnesota’s best in the area of cancer.

Publisher

Heather Austin and Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2022

Latest episode

16 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Branden Moriarity PhD- New Cancer Therapies

   Branden Moriarity PhD discusses his innovative research in Natural Killer Cell immunotherapy, CAR-T cell immunotherapy, and genome engineering for novel cancer therapies, highlighting his journey from rural Minnesota to a leading researcher at the University of Minnesota in this interview.

2. 

   3 Jan 2025

   Dropshot Cancer

   Justin Hammerback and John Nelson, owners of Dropshot Pickleball, discuss the rise of pickleball in Shakopee, Minnesota and their efforts to support Minnesota's cancer community; this is an interview.

3. 

   21 Nov 2024

   Warners’ Stellian Part of a Community that Cares

   Angela Warner, a spokesperson for Warner's Stellian, discusses the company's history, community stewardship, appliance innovations, and partnership with The Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund in this interview.

4. 

   13 Dec 2022

   Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 2

   Dr. Dan Vallera PhD discusses his interest and successes in cancer research, current projects involving biological drugs, and his outlook on the future of the field in an interview.

5. 

   13 Dec 2022

   Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 1

   Dr. Dan Vallera PhD discusses his extensive cancer research, including genetically engineering biological drugs and his long-term funding, in an interview about his career and future predictions.

6. 

   30 Aug 2022

   Episode 5 - Tackle Cancer

   Minnesota Football Coach Dave Nelson discusses the origins of Tackle Cancer and its connection to coaching, community, and the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Fund in an interview with Randy Shaver and Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver.

7. 

   3 May 2022

   Episode 3 - How Did Cancer Impact Our Family

   Ryan Shaver and Rob Shaver recount their childhood experiences navigating their parents' cancer diagnoses, offering valuable insights for families facing similar challenges in this interview.

8. 

   3 May 2022

   Episode 2 - Culver's - A Community that Cares

   Maggie Weinzeirl, Culver's Franchise Business Partner, discusses Culver's history and commitment to Minnesota's cancer community, highlighting their dedication to leading by example in this interview.

9. 

   5 Apr 2022

   Episode 4 - The Golf Event

   Randy Shaver Celebrity Golf Classic organizers recount the evolution and impact of their Minnesota golf event on the local cancer community, highlighting its significant contributions.

10. 

    4 Apr 2022

    Episode 1 - The Beginning

    Randy Shaver discusses the origins of the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund, which has contributed over $10 million to cancer research, prevention, and treatment in Minnesota.

Who has been a guest on Shaver Cancer Charity Chat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Branden Moriarity
• Justin Hammerback
• John Nelson
• Angela Warner
• Dr Dan Vallera PhD

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.