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The Handlebar Podcast99. TENSION, RIOTS, AND REVIVAL (A CONVERSATION WITH ROSS JOHNSTON PT 2)In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
2025-08-1835 minThe Handlebar Podcast98. LGBTQ + ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (A CONVERSATION WITH ROSS JOHNSTON PT 1)In this two part episode Aaron Smith and Raffi Greco sit down with special guest Ross Johnston and talk about his story of being born through artificial insemination, growing up in a lesbian home and the tension that comes from riots sparked by the preaching of the gospel. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
2025-08-1130 minThe Handlebar Podcast97. DOES GOD CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU WEAR?! (FEAT. CRESPATRICK DE LOS REYES)In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with special guest Crespatrick De Los Reyes, wardrobe stylist and founder of ‘Cresente Patricio’ and talk about clothing, design, fashion and what we wear by answering the question: “Can you guys please talk clothing and fashion, and caring about my appearance. Am i caring too much about my appearance?” (Submitted by: Anna, 20, Singapore)Find out more about Crespatrick and Cresente Patricio here: https://cpatricio.comCheck out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can...
2025-08-0435 minThe Handlebar Podcast95. GLORY, WONDER, AND THE CROSS (A CONVERSATION WITH AARON TEDESCHI)In this episode Aaron Smith sits down with special guest Aaron Tedeschi and talk about living in wonder, staying away from offense and God’s glory. Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcastYou can purchase BIG JESUS here: https://upperroom.store/products/big-jesus
2025-07-2141 minThe Handlebar Podcast87. SEX, FUN, EMOTIONAL CONNECTION (MARRIED IN MINISTRY)In this episode Aaron and Sarahbeth Smith share insights to the 8 years of their marriage while answering the question: “What are things to do and not do as a young married couple in ministry?” (Submitted by: Jacob, 26, Texas)Check out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast
2025-05-2624 min
Counter CurrentThe Comparison TrapSend us a textIn episode 13 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson explore a critical business topic: avoiding the comparison trap. Learn how to stay true to your unique business vision, resist the urge to mimic competitors, and leverage your strengths for success. Featuring insights from real-world examples, including a local festival's growth and the importance of sticking to your mission, this episode offers practical tips for entrepreneurs and business owners. Tune in for actionable advice on building a business that aligns with your values and goals, plus a sneak peek at what's coming...
2025-05-1937 min
Atrocities of the Pirates08 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1624 minAtrocities of the Pirates07 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1633 minAtrocities of the Pirates06 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1627 minAtrocities of the Pirates05 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1629 minAtrocities of the Pirates04 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1632 minAtrocities of the Pirates03 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1627 minAtrocities of the Pirates02 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1635 minAtrocities of the Pirates01 - Atrocities of the Pirates by Aaron SmithDiscover the harrowing tale of Aaron Smith, a young English sailor who was ruthlessly ensnared by Cuban pirates in 1822. Enslaved as a navigator and forced to partake in horrific acts of murder and torture, Smith provides a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the grim reality of 19th-century piracy. Aided by a courageous Cuban woman, he narrowly escapes death but is unjustly arrested as a pirate in Havana and transported to England in shackles. His gripping narrative unfolds as he faces a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey courthouse, with the attorney general leading the relentless prosecution. This is a powerful...
2025-05-1607 min
Counter CurrentOvercoming HurdlesSend us a textIn episode 12 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the controversial Indy 500 blackout, discussing its value for shared experiences and local business. They also explore overcoming entrepreneurial hurdles, from starting a business to navigating partnerships and saying no to misaligned opportunities. Packed with practical advice for business owners, career changers, and anyone facing life’s challenges, this episode blends passion for motorsports with actionable insights on family, freedom, and growth. Tune in for inspiring stories and tips to tackle your own hurdles!
2025-05-1247 min
Counter CurrentBurnoutSend us a textNo matter what you do or where you're at in life, we all experience burnout. In Episode 11 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack explore how small business owners and entrepreneurs can combat burnout and stay resilient. They share practical strategies for managing workloads, setting boundaries, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Discover tips for effective delegation, fostering accountability through client communication, and building a strong team to support business growth. Tune in for actionable insights on celebrating successes and finding time for personal rejuvenation to keep your entrepreneurial spirit thriving.
2025-05-0546 min
Counter CurrentWhat Makes a LegacySend us a textIn Episode 10 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the challenges of workplace dynamics, sharing humorous anecdotes about quirky coworkers and offering practical advice for thriving in fast-paced environments like Capitol Hill. The conversation shifts to the importance of building a legacy, exploring how intentional choices in business, family, and community involvement shape a lasting impact. From discussing lifestyle businesses versus scalable ventures to reflecting on iconic figures like Martha Stewart, this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone striving to leave a meaningful mark. Tune...
2025-04-2853 min
Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastThe Final CountdownThe queens discuss and revise a recent list of "best poetry," adding other tops (& bottoms & verses & sides, you get the point, miss thing).Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.NOTES:For a few lists of best 21st Century poetry: The Atlantic (which we read in the show). The New York TimesRead Mark Strand's titular poem "Man and Camel"Read Craig Morgan Teicher's review of Glück's Faithful and Vi...
2025-04-2138 min
Counter CurrentIt Takes GutsSend us a textJoin hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson on this engaging episode of Counter Current, where they dive into the hot topic of tipping culture, sparked by a late-night Chick-fil-A experience at Atlanta's airport. The discussion explores when tipping feels justified and when it crosses the line, alongside innovative business models like tip-free cafes and nonprofit-supporting cocktail menus. The hosts also share their gutsy entrepreneurial journeys, from vacation-inspired business ideas like donut shops to mentoring young innovators at Butler University. They emphasize the importance of authenticity in the age of AI, the value of...
2025-04-2144 min
Counter CurrentVision, Loyalty, and Building a Lasting BrandSend us a textIn Episode 7 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the difference between managing and leading, exploring how vision shapes businesses, families, and personal freedom. From Southwest Airlines’ shift away from its fun-loving roots to Chewy’s loyalty-building brilliance with pet parents, they unpack real-world examples of companies that thrive—or falter—based on their vision. Plus, hear personal stories about group projects, plant care disasters, and why Long’s Donuts keeps it cash-only in 2025.
2025-04-0748 min
Counter CurrentRedefining SuccessSend us a textHosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into a real-life chainsaw mishap that sparks a deeper conversation about business, family, and freedom. From the dangers of power tools to the value of delegation, they explore how personal lessons translate to professional growth. The duo also recap imposter syndrome—sharing listener feedback and practical strategies to overcome self-doubt—before redefining success beyond the paycheck. Is it about money, time, or relationships? Tune in for raw stories, actionable insights, and a fresh perspective on living a balanced, fulfilling life.
2025-03-3139 min
Counter CurrentIs the 9-to-5 Dead? Unpacking the Shift to Flexible Work and FreedomSend us a textIn Episode 5 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the hot topic of modern work structures. Is the traditional 9-to-5 dead? They explore the rise of hybrid work, the potential of a four-day workweek, and how to balance business, family, and personal freedom in today’s always-on world. From productivity hacks to setting boundaries as entrepreneurs, this episode offers actionable insights for business owners, employees, and anyone rethinking their work-life rhythm. Tune in to hear their take on flexible schedules, team accountability, and why taking breaks might just make yo...
2025-03-2441 min
Counter CurrentOvercoming Imposter Syndrome: Keys to Success in Business and Career GrowthSend us a textIn Episode 4 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the realities of imposter syndrome and its impact on business, career advancement, and personal growth. From debunking the myth that the "best person always gets the job" to sharing personal stories of failure and resilience, they explore how hard work, mentorship, and embracing vulnerability can help you overcome self-doubt. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a young professional, or navigating corporate life, this episode offers actionable advice on building confidence, leveraging relationships, and finding balance in a social media-driven world. Tune in...
2025-03-1750 min
Counter CurrentWhen Customers are Wrong & How AI Supercharges BusinessSend us a textIn Episode 3 of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson kick off with a bold hot take: the customer isn’t always right. Explore how to balance client expectations with your business vision, leveraging AI to boost productivity and marketing. From small business hacks to nonprofit fundraising ideas, this episode dives into entrepreneurship, creative problem-solving, and staying true to your values. Perfect for business owners, sales reps, and anyone seeking freedom through smart strategies. Subscribe for more insights on business, family, and freedom!Timestamps:0:00 - Hot Take: The Customer Is...
2025-03-1045 min
Counter CurrentElon’s Email and the Stroller TestSend us a textWhat do Elon Musk’s accountability emails, Olympic knitting secrets, and a small-town "stroller test" have in common? In this episode of Counter Current, hosts Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson dive into the art of balancing business, family, and freedom. From unpacking workplace accountability (inspired by Elon’s latest move) to debating in-person vs. virtual work, we explore how curiosity and authenticity fuel success as entrepreneurs and community builders. Expect practical tips on content creation—like boosting engagement with collaborative reels—plus personal stories on setting family boundaries and growing influence in Central Indiana.
2025-02-2656 min
Counter CurrentSunflower Fields to Campaign TrailsSend us a textWhat turns a sunflower harvester and a babysitting guitarist into entrepreneurs? In this episode of Counter Current, Aaron Smith and Jack Hudson reveal the unexpected starts that fueled their business journeys—from machete-swinging in soggy fields to building websites for gas money. We dig into the grit of early jobs, the mentors who bet on you (not just your idea), and why Indiana’s tight-knit networks trump the DC grind. Full of laughs, lessons on finding your “monetizable passion,” and a fresh spin on work-life integration.
2025-02-191h 13Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastSissyThe queens get sassy and sissify toxic cisheteronormative gender ideas about poetry.Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Pretty Please.....Buy our books: Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.The site in such desperate need of sissification (and better poets) can be found here. Or just skip to a queer critique here and/or to Esther Wang's super smart deep-dive takedown "My Brief Hero's Journey into th...
2025-02-1031 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastCommitments: A Revisit of Essex HemphillAaron and James revisit an iconic poem about queer duty and erasure by Essex Hemphill.If you'd like to support Breaking Form:Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books: Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTESRead Hemphill's biographical sketch on the Poetry Foundation.We reference Hemphill's canonical poem, which you can read: "American Wedding" (listen to Justin Smith read the poem here).Hemphill's Ceremonies was publish...
2024-07-2225 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastFunnyKnock knock, darlings! Join the queens as we talk about funny poems.If you'd like to support Breaking Form:Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books: Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTESWatch Stacey Waite give a full reading here (at 38:00); here's Stacey reading one poem: "The Kind of Man I Am at the DMV." Watch Gary Jackson's poem "Tryouts" in Motionpoems (Button Poetry) here.Read Ti...
2024-07-0830 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastGolden GirlsAre you a friend of Dorothy? This episode pays tribute to The Golden Girls, but in the most Breaking Form way possible!If you'd like to support Breaking Form:Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books: Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTESChristian Wiman's book Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair. It's part memoir and part a collection of his poems and poems by others related to the bo...
2024-06-2428 min
One QuestionTHE 'WHY' BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron SmithTHE ‘WHY’ BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron SmithIf there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I believe business is the number one way people can do good / impact positive change in society today. The one question I wish society would talk more about is the WHY behind why people start businesses. With Tall Poppy Syndrome rampant in this country, I feel the assumption is for profit, but I would say 9/10 times an entrepreneur has a stronger purpose behind their WHY, and profit...
2024-05-2135 minThe Handlebar Podcast49. SECOND GUESSING SALVATION (FEAT. BRAVEHEART MINISTRIES)In this episode: Aaron and Raffi sit down again with good friends Peter Louis and Aaron Tedeschi of Braveheart Ministries and together they discuss and answer the 2 part question: “How do I walk through second guessing my salvation?”(Submitted by Taylor, 23, Melbourne AUS) And “I genuinely know the Lord, but how do I stop asking myself am I saved?” (Submitted by Chanel, 19, Florida)
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2024-05-2030 minThe Handlebar Podcast44. IRON SHARPENS IRON (FEAT. PETER LOUIS + AARON TEDESCHI)In this episode: Aaron and Raffi sit down with good friends Peter Louis and Aaron Tedeschi of Braveheart Ministries and together they discuss and answer the question: How do I become a friend that sticks closer than a brother/can you talk ‘iron sharpens iron’? (Submitted by Anonymous, 25, from the USA)
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2024-04-1538 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastOutside the LinesAaron spills the tea about recording a spoken word album, then the queens get on all fours for some Poet Sex Positions. Woof woof, darlings!Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books: Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. You can find Aaron's Outside the Lines album here on iTunes. You can listen here to Aaron Smith's "Outside the Lines," the title poem of his spoken word album.The...
2024-03-2527 minThe Handlebar PodcastWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LOVE GOD? (HANDLEBAR SESSION)This is an episode from our YouTube exclusive segment called "Sessions" that we are releasing for our audio listeners at your request! We release sessions in breaks between seasons. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast
In this session: Aaron and Elyssa answer the question: What does it mean to love God? (Submitted by Kevin, Charlotte NC)
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2024-03-1913 minThe Handlebar PodcastCONDEMNATION V CONVICTION (HANDLEBAR SESSION)This is an episode from our YouTube exclusive segment called "Sessions" that we are releasing for our audio listeners at your request! We release sessions in breaks between seasons. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast
In this session: Aaron and Raffi answer the question: What is the difference between guilt and conviction? (Submitted by Delanney, 19, Manitoba Canada)
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2024-03-1915 minThe Handlebar PodcastHOW TO PURSUE SOMEONE IN A HEALTHY WAY (HANDLEBAR SESSION)This is an episode from our YouTube exclusive segment called "Sessions" that we are releasing for our audio listeners at your request! We release sessions in breaks between seasons. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast
In this session: Aaron and Sarahbeth answer the question: How do you pursue someone in a healthy way? (Submitted by Boaz, 24, Dallas Texas)
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2024-03-1914 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastSatan SaysGet ready to unlock your box with the Breaking Form queens as they discuss Sharon Olds's icon poem, "Satan Says"Read the text of "Satan Says" here.Check out the wild facts about Valerie Bertinelli on her IMDB page!Read Sharon Olds's poem, "I Go Back to May 1937"Here's a famous "Church Chat" sketch with Dana Carvey as Enid Strict, aka the Church Lady, with guests Jim and Tammy Faye Baker (played by Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks).And, lastly, check out Aaron Smith's short essay "The Very Act...
2024-03-1130 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastGalentine's Day (with Guest Diane Seuss)The ladies are joined by the Queen herself, Diane Seuss, to spread some love for Galentine's Day. Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Buy our books: Diane Seuss's MODERN POETRY is available March 5, 2024 from Graywolf Press. Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.We discuss Aaron Smith's Book of Daniel , and you can check that book out here.Read Marianne Moore's "No Swan So Fine," first published in Poetry Magazine in October...
2024-02-1230 minThe Handlebar Podcast38. CAN I CUSS..? (TAMING THE TONGUE) (FEAT. JONATHAN STAMPER)In this episode Aaron, SB and Elyssa sit down with Jonathan Stamper, whose been a part of Circuit Riders and The Black Voices Movement to answer the question: "Can you talk cussing/swearing? It's not a question, but a question." (Submitted from Anon, 21, from the UK)
2023-12-1833 minThe Handlebar Podcast37. CONFLICT (FEAT. JOEL FIGUEROA)In this episode Aaron, SB and Elyssa sit down with Joel Figueroa and answer the question: "How do you deal with conflict as a believer?" (Submitted by Courtney, 21, Roswell New Mexico)
2023-12-1130 minThe Handlebar Podcast36. PRACTICING PROPHECY (FEAT. JACOB COYNE)In this episode Aaron, SB and Elyssa are back with Jacob Coyne, Founder of Stay Here and answer the question: "Can anyone prophesy? And if so, how do we get there?" (Submitted by Monique, 26, Tulsa Oklahoma)
More information on Stay Here: stayhere.org
2023-12-0433 minThe Handlebar Podcast35. PREVENTING SUICIDE (FEAT. JACOB COYNE)In this episode, ELYSSA IS BACK!
Aaron, Sarahbeth and Elyssa sit down with Jacob Coyne, founder of Stay Here, and answer the question: "How do I overcome depression? There are periods when suicidal thoughts are screaming in my head and won't leave me alone." (Fred, 21, United Kingdom)
More information on 'Stay Here': Stayhere.org
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a...
2023-11-2731 minThe Handlebar Podcast34. FIGHTING THE URGE TO BE SIGNIFICANT? (FEAT. JORDAN + KRISTENE DIMARCO)In this episode, Aaron And Sarahbeth Smith are back with friends Jordan and Kristene DiMarco and answer the question: "How do you kill the temptation to be significant? Because sometimes it is hidden in virtuous things." (Submitted by Phillip Lopez, 22, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
*This episode was recorded live at Jesus culture San Diego*
2023-11-2038 minThe Handlebar Podcast33. WELCOMING WEAKNESS (FEAT. JORDAN + KRISTENE DIMARCO)In this season 5 premiere, Aaron and Sarahbeth Smith sit down with good friends Jordan and Kristene DiMarco and answer the question: How can I better understand how Jesus can sympathize with every one of my weaknesses? (Submitted by Anna Peterson, 23, San Diego, CA)
*This episode was recorded live at Jesus culture San Diego*
2023-11-1333 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastKeeping It 100The queens swear to tell the hole truth, and nothing butt the truth to commemorate the 100th episode of Breaking Form.Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here. Buy our books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. Read Carl Phillips's "As from a Quiver of Arrows." Or see Summit Chakraborty read it here (~3 min).If you want to know more about Bruce Weigl, check out the Breaking Form Episode "The I...
2023-07-2429 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastHot TakesThis episode's got Aaron sweating, then Miguel Murphy joins the queens for some flaming hot poetry takes.Review Breaking Form on Apple Podcasts here. Please support Breaking Form and buy Aaron's and James's books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.Or, if you'd like to shop indie, we recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a DC-area Black-owned bookshop.Read a recent Beckian Fritz Goldberg poem. Or listen to her read at the University of Arizona Poetry Center (from In th...
2023-05-0129 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastSpin the BottleGet ready to spin the bottle! The queens cause some jeopardy in this trivia-filled episode.Support Breaking Form and buy James's and Aaron's new books:Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.And please consider supporting the poets we mention on today's show at your favorite independent bookseller. If you need a suggestion, we can recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a Black-owned indie in DC. Visit Brenda Hillman's website at http://www.brendahillman.net/index.htmlWatch this interview...
2023-04-0330 min
The Handlebar Podcast22. LIVING A LIFE OF WORSHIPIn this episode Aaron draws the question: What does it look like to live a life of worship?
2023-03-2724 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastPop PoetsPop off, queen! If poets could be covered by musicians (instead of musicians covering poems), you'd get...POP POETSBuy STOP LYING, Aaron Smith's new book of poems, just out from the Pitt Poetry Series. Aaron will be signing copies of the book at AWP on Thursday, March 9 from 12:00-12:30 at the University of Pittsburgh Press (Booths 303, 301).Buy ROMANTIC COMEDY, James's new book of poems, which will be released on March 15. James will be signing copies of the book at AWP on Saturday, March 11 from 10:30-11:30 at the Four Way Books Booth # 803.Watch...
2023-02-2726 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastWorld AIDS Day: Listening for My NameAaron and James read work by writers we've lost to AIDS in this bonus episode.According to the website for World AIDS Day, more than 38 million people are currently living with HIV. And, since 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS-related illnesses, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Donate here. Please consider buying the books of the poets we honor! We recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a DC-area Black-owned bookshop. We dedicated a Breaking Form Episode ("The Invisible Embrace") to Paul Monette (October 16, 1945--February 10, 1995). Monette was the author...
2022-12-0116 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastGrief Motel (Pt. 2)We all have to check in some time to the Grief Motel. The queens talk about grief and how poetry helps us cope.Please support indie bookshops, like Loyalty Bookstores. Aaron Smith’s new book, Stop Lying, is out on January 31, 2023 and is available for pre-order here.You can buy James’s book of personal essays, I Liked You Better Before I Knew You So Well, here.Watch Thom L. Higgins throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face here. He was one of four activists who disrupted the press confe...
2022-09-2627 min
The Real Estate Momentum PodcastSeptember Market Status w/ Aaron Smith - Real Estate Momentum PodcastWelcome to another episode of the Real Estate Momentum Podcast with Aaron Smith! This week i'm coming straight at you with some facts about the current real estate market. This episode we talk about: - Mortgage Rate Hikes - Availability of Homes on the market - How to read the current market Thanks for giving listening and make sure to stop by every tuesday for another episode!
2022-09-2014 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastOn Thin Ice (with Jacques J. Rancourt)The queens spin into a frosty finish with poet and figure-skating stan Jacques J. Rancourt! What a way to celebrate our 50th episode!Please support the poets mentioned in today's episode by buying their books. Shop indie if you can; we recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a Black-owned bookseller in DC. You can buy Jacques's Brocken Spectre here. Find Jacques J. Rancourt’s website here. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @jj_rancourt. Read Jacques’s “Golden Gate Park” from Brocken Spectre on Poetry Daily here. Writing for the Los Angeles Review Erica Charis-Molling says this of Ra...
2022-08-2229 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastAaron Awards the PulitzerAaron and James correct history and re-award the Pulitzer Prize. Hindsight is 20/20 and we definitely are hind-oglers.Support the poets we mention by buying their books. We recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a Black-owned indie bookseller in the DC area.Read David Trinidad's dishy and detailed account of how Anne Sexton got her Pulitzer here. More/other insight into the Pulitzers can be had in reading this July 1957 article by Arthur Mizener that appeared in The Atlantic. After Forest Gander won the Pulitzer, he gave a 5-book recommended reading list that included C.D...
2022-08-0129 min
The Real Estate Momentum PodcastReal Estate TipsIn today's episode Aaron Smith of Exp realty I breakdown some of my best and most valuable real estate tips. Throughout this episode, you can expect to hear about: The different types of ways to finance a home. Pros and Cons of different lending options. What to look for when touring a for-sale property. A look into some of my previous deals. So much more! For even more real estate content check out my YouTube channel, where I upload dai...
2022-07-2007 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture Podcast(Taylor's Version)The queens get Swiftian!As always, please support the writers we mention by buying at indie bookstores. If you need a good one, we recommend Loyalty Bookstores, a black-owned DC-area store. Catherine Barnett is a Taurus. Watch Nicole Sealey perform Barnett's "Apophasis at the All-Night Rite Aid" here. (~2 min)You can read Vievee Francis's poem "Say It, Say It Any Way You Can" here. You can read the title poem of Cathy Linh Che's book, Split, here. The Literary House Press released a broadside of that poem; you can purchase that here...
2022-07-1827 min
The180impact PodcastAaron's Story Part 2The second half of Aaron's story. Aaron shares what he went through walking away from the job/career and the tools he used to make a comeback.
2022-07-1143 min
The180impact PodcastAaron's story part oneAaron Shares the first part of his story from growing up in broken homes to joining the military and ultimately the police force. He then shares what took place to cause him to walk off the job burned out and battling anxiety.
2022-07-0449 min
The Handlebar PodcastINTROAaron Smith, Rafffi Greco, Elyssa Smith and Sarahbeth Smith introduce handlebars and talk about the why behind the podcast.
2022-06-1108 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastThe Living World (interview with Diane Seuss pt. 1)Diane Seuss joins us for the Breaking Form Interview.Seuss won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for frank: sonnets. Frank also won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Pen/Voelcker Award, and the LA Times Book Prize. If you haven't read frank yet, you can buy get it from Loyalty Books, a Black-owned independent bookstore.Her four previous books are It Blows You Hollow (1999); Wolf Lake, White Gown Blown Open (2010); Four-Legged Girl (2015, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), and Still Life with Two Dead Peacocks and a Girl (2018). She grew up and lives in Michigan.
2022-05-1629 min
The Real Estate Momentum PodcastReal estate momentum podcast- with Aaron WilliamsOn today's episode Aaron Smith of Exp Reality has an in depth conversation with real estate wiz Aaron Williams! In this episode both Aaron’s discuss the ins and outs of dealing with new borrowers. They also discuss the interest rates and how they have changed over the years. Check out this podcast if you are in the reality world or a borrower looking to purchase a home.
2022-04-1222 minThe Real Estate Momentum PodcastThe Importance of Using ReferralsIn today's episode Aaron Smith of Exp realty sits down with realty expert Monica Weekly. They discuss the importance of building quality relationships with clients that goes past the time you work with them. Aaron and Monica fully believe that the most important factor of the game is by getting referrals! Check out today’s episode to see the changes that you could make in order to succeed in the real estate industry!
2022-04-0529 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastBannedWhat happens when a voice is silenced? Who holds power to account for itself?Some support & info resources:The Trevor Project:https://www.thetrevorproject.org/BIPOC mental health resources:https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BIPOC-Mental-Health-Resources.pdfNational Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Support-EducationNational Mental Health Association (Mental Health America), including phone line & chat:https://www.mhanational.org/finding-helpCarl Phillips’s poem “All the Love You’ve Got” can be read here.: https://poets.org/poem/all-love-youve-gotAaron Sm...
2022-03-0727 min
Escape The Odds"Switch'd Hustles": Aaron Smith From Freedom To Financial FreedomIn this 1st interview on his platform Aaron Smith sat down the co founder Yasaman Hadjibashi of Stretch finance( www.stretch.money) which is an online bank that provides banking/Full time employment to the formerly incarcerated about his life and all things finance. Aaron Smith is a native of the South Side of Chicago and lived in the Dearborn homes public housing and the South Shore area. He earned a bachelor degree in business Management from Columbia College of Chicago. It wasn’t long after that he began his journey within the criminal justice system. In 2009, He was sentenced to...
2022-02-0842 minBreaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastFirst LovesAaron and James talk about Poetry Firsts -- first workshops, first journal publications, first poems by which we were awestruck. Writers discussed include:John AshberyLucille CliftonSamuel Taylor ColeridgeLouise GlückBarbara HambyIrene McKinney Paul MonetteMaureen SeatonGerald SternAlice Walker Journals we discuss include:Bellingham ReviewPloughsharesThe James White ReviewYou can read Aaron Smith's poem "Fat Ass" here. According to the foundation named after her, "Helen Steiner Rice . . . is often referred to...
2021-12-2026 min
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2021-09-1101 min
Aaron&Smith Clothing SolutionBuy Stylish Comfortable Women’s Bootcut Scrub PantsScrub tops and scrub pants are a staple of every healthcare professional wardrobe. They help them carry out their work feeling relaxed and let them look stylish and dedicated. A famous and experienced supplier can help you get premium quality and professionally tailored men’s or women’s scrubs that will provide the wearer maximum comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Aaron & Smith Clothing Solutions is a well-known supplier of stylish medical scrubs and fashion apparel that caters to the needs of hundreds of healthcare professionals. The leading supplier has brought boot-cut black scrub pants made of premium poly-viscose fabri...
2021-08-1300 minAaron&Smith Clothing SolutionTips to Choose Women Undergarments | Aaron&SmithPicking the right lingerie from an online or retail store and wearing it is essential that will perfect your outfit and let you look fabulous and feel confident. Whether you are going on a trip with your fiancé or you want to purchase exquisitely designed women undergarments as a treat to yourself, you must consider various factors to make the right choice and purchase the most suitable undergarments that give you the best value for money.
2021-08-0603 minAaron&Smith Clothing SolutionProtect Your Kids from Infection with Face Masks | Aaron&SmithWearing face masks is compulsory for kids, young ones, and adults. With the global Covid-19 pandemic hitting the world hard, it is one of the many ways to break the chain of viral transmission. However, it may be quite difficult for parents to let their children wear face masks for long hours. Choosing beautiful, soft and breathable Kids face masks will let them wear these masks for a long time.
2021-07-3001 min
TFONRealignment, Wes brought the boys back and football is around the corner (feat. Kam Chancellor and Aaron Smith)Season Two of the TFON podcast was joined by Timeout with Coach Kam's (Kam Chancellor) and Bearcat Journal/Pardon The Punctuation's (Aaron Smith). They joined the pod to talk UC's position in realignment, Wes Miller bringing back OG Bearcats and the football season is right around the corner.
2021-07-2958 min
Escape The OddsEscaping The Odds PromoIm Aaron Smith & my fed prison number was 18798-424. started this podcast after serving 9 years 5 months for distribution of Heroin and Fentanyl. It was inside where I realized that if I can run a heroin operation in Chicago making 10k-$15k per day I can switch Hustles and go legit. I’m highlighting stories of the formerly incarcerated who are now successful entrepreneurs. Enjoy. Be inspired. Bounce back.Escapingtheodds.com
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2021-06-1800 minAaron&Smith Clothing SolutionWhy Face Masks Have Become So Important?The rising figures of Covid-19 related deaths are alarming enough to state the importance of wearing masks. As per World meters, till today, 34.6 L people have died due to Coronavirus and millions are still struggling to recover. In this scenario, adult face masks are the only solution to break the chain in transmitting this deadly disease. Here are a few important reasons why wearing a facemask is important. Creates a Barrier: The foremost aim of a facemask is to create a hurdle in the transmission of respiratory droplets between an infected and a healthy person by eliminating direct...
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