We made it through another year, everyone! 🏆 This is our second annual awards show, where we celebrate some of our favorite guests and highlight the highest-rated and most-loved episodes.
First and foremost, we want to express our deep appreciation for every single guest who has joined us. It’s been an absolute honor to speak with such incredible individuals, and we’re grateful to each of you for sharing your time, energy, and stories with us. And of course, a HUGE thank you to our listeners—whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just found us recently, you are family. ❤️
Looking Back:
We started this podcast in May 2022, learning (and failing a lot) along the way. By 2023, we hit our stride—figuring out our voices, the tech, and how to make this thing work. We had incredible guests and gave out our first-ever awards. Now, in 2024, we’ve grown even more, welcoming guests from the worlds of sports, mental health, neurodivergence, podcasting, and beyond. This year’s lineup has been our best yet, and we’re so excited for what’s to come!
Awards!🏅
🥇 Most Impactful Guest (Therapist Edition): Dr. Rich Hall
- Our deep dive into Creed 3 led to a powerful conversation about Black men’s mental health and the struggles that come with it.
🎥 Most Viewed Podcast of the Year: Adam & Rebecca Jones (Studies Show Things) @StudiesShow
- We explored The Big Bang Theory, neurodivergence, and relationships in one of our most engaging and thought-provoking discussions.
😂 Funniest Guest: Dr. Funnies
- With episodes on Blankman and The Last Dragon, we laughed so hard we were sweating. No, seriously—our faces hurt.
🧠 Best Podcast on ADHD & Autism: Michael Ruffin (ADHDruids)
- A wild and hilarious breakdown of characters from One Piece! 🌊🏴☠️
- Runner-up: Autism Goes to College – an insightful and educational collaboration.
🎙 Best Voice Award: Dr. Drea (The Arkham Sessions Podcast) - X-men 97
- Honestly, we could listen to her talk about anything—so smooth, so professional.
🔄 Most Alternative/Unique Podcast: Rebecca Vitsmun (The Fountain)
- A deep dive into hyperfantasia, grief, and emotions, leading to some major self-discovery.
🥶 Most Anxious Guest: Rebecca Capps (Black Swan, Eating Disorders Discussion)
- Rebecca, we love you, but you win this one hands down. 😂 We know you were super nervous before, during, AND after the episode (yes, we got the follow-up messages too), but we had an amazing time! 💙
💀 Podcast We Wish We Could Redo (Technical Difficulties Edition):
Spencer’s pick: The Godfather episode with Dr. Yeager (RIP to the audio). 🎤💀
Dr. Naz’s pick: Gen V episode with Dr. Mac a comedy goldmine ruined by a muted mic. 😭
Looking Ahead 🚀
As we gear up for another year, we’re stacking the lineup with even more incredible guests in spring and summer—and we’re hoping to lock in some major names for the fall! If you have suggestions for guests or topics, drop them in the comments!
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Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! 🎙️Join your founders and hosts, Dr. Nazeer Zerka and Spencer Srnec, as we process some key scenes to help you better understand your emotions and maybe even find some validation in them.
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