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Bass After DarkDoes 'Made in America' mean anything? (ft. George Acord, Paul Benson, and Chris Martin)Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's George Acord, Paul Benson, and Chris Martin) as we ask the question: Does 'Made in America' mean anything?More Bass After Dark:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BassAfterDarkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bass-after-dark/id1716082782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yMvtb7iKPlblLxqlLbOmzRumble: https://rumble.com/user/Ba...
2025-07-042h 21
The Life ShiftTrailer: The Life Shift PodcastThis is the Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever.We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But most importantly, we learn that we are not alone. The Life Shift podcast highlights life-altering moments and humanizes the struggles and triumphs through them all.Please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and listen to new episodes every Tuesday morning....
2025-03-3003 min
The Emo Social Club PodcastSkyler Acord Talks Issues & New Solo MusicIssues may be over, but Skyler Acord hasn't stopped making music. He talks about his latest EP True Vanity, what he thinks about the music community, what fans can expect from Issues still, and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT SKYLER ACORD:TIKTOK | INSTA | TWITTER/X | LISTEN______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming i...
2024-11-121h 04Bass After DarkWhat are the best new lures for 2024?Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's unbiased tackle business insiders George Acord, Matthew Mattingly, and Jacob Bros) as we discuss the question: What are the best new lures for 2024?
*NOTE: See the YouTube version for images of the discussed baits!
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2024-02-021h 58
The Life ShiftWhat Would You Say? 27 Reflections on Pivotal MomentsThis bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 33-60, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring.In this episode, guests share advice such as not worrying about the big picture, focusing on what's in your control, and seeking a coach for guidance. They also emphasize the importance of self-love, taking risks, and embracing life's messiness. Many guests reflect on how their past experiences have shaped them into who they are...
2023-07-1328 min
Strangers You KnowSeason One Finale - Goodbye for NowAs we reach the one-year mark of "Strangers You Know," I want to express my gratitude and provide some important updates. I apologize for letting the anniversary slip by without acknowledgment, as it was a disservice to my guests and listeners. The podcast's inception was an unexpected shift from a novel project, and since then, it has become a platform for transformative conversations with remarkable guests.We've released over 40 episodes in the past year and achieved significant milestones. However, juggling multiple projects has impacted the podcast's quality and consistency. To address this, I've made the decision to...
2023-06-1105 minStrangers You KnowPierre & BrianSupport the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-Star review and rating here! Financial contributions greatly appreciated! Join the conversation online at our Facebook Community Page with many of our listeners and guests. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In, or TikTok. Email us at Brian@StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com
2023-05-262h 08
Strangers You Know#140 Amira: The End of 'Normal' - A Refugee's StoryBorn in the Central African Republic, Amira Kherrallah has faced the unimaginable challenges of leaving her home, family, and friends behind during a time of conflict. Her inspiring journey as a refugee and entrepreneur has taught her the importance of resilience, determination, and hope. She puts God first in her life and likes to make herself useful and serve her community.“My story made who I am today... when I see myself I would never believe that I am that Amira stronger, independent, and hard worker.. I wont be this Amira today if all of those ev...
2023-05-051h 35Strangers You KnowAmiraSupport the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-Star review and rating here! Financial contributions greatly appreciated! Join the conversation online at our Facebook Community Page with many of our listeners and guests. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In, or TikTok. Email us at Brian@StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com
2023-04-281h 47
Strangers You Know#139 Matt - The Life Shift: Finding Healing and Humanity through Vulnerable ConversationsMatt Gilhooly's life took a sharp turn at the age of eight when a tragic accident claimed the life of his mother. Thrust into a world of grief and confusion, Matt struggled to make sense of his loss, eventually burying his pain deep within. As he grew older, he strived for perfection in all aspects of life, fearing abandonment and seeking validation from those around him. It wasn't until his 30s that Matt confronted his grief head-on and began the process of healing, thanks in part to a therapist who helped him see the impact his mother's death had...
2023-04-211h 06
Strangers You Know138-Sam: Exploring Creativity at the End of the WorldSamantha Hodder has explored the power of storytelling since she was five-years-old. Today she shares the behind-the-scenes stories that led her to the most remote spot on earth and why that story was nearly silenced forever. Four years of setbacks, separation from family, taking risks at the end of the world, and nearly losing everything to fire, only to start from scratch and then put everything on hold indefinitely. "I wanted to be in another world, another zone. I wanted to communicate. I had a voice in me that just couldn't shut up and it needed t...
2023-04-071h 09
The Life ShiftLeaving the Mormon Church and Finding a New Purpose in Life | Brian AcordBrian Acord shares a powerful and emotional journey of leaving a high-demand religion. Growing up in Utah, surrounded by Mormons, Brian's life was deeply intertwined with the church. Everyone he knew was a church member, and he felt pressured to conform to its teachings. Brian shares his story of deepening his involvement in the church and eventually questioning its teachings, leading to his departure. After leaving the church, he felt lost and empty and found himself abandoned by former neighbors and friends who were still part of the community.“I went into a depression that lasted se...
2023-04-041h 11
Untether Your Life58: Happy Birthday to The Life Shift Podcast!This week's episode features my thoughts on The Life Shift Podcast as well as a trailer for the show, which launched a year ago.
One of the things I've loved most about my journey in podcasting is connecting with amazing fellow podcasters such as the show's host, Matt Gilhooly. The Life Shift Podcast features candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever.
We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But...
2023-03-2203 min
Strangers You KnowThe Power & Peril of Perfection: A Millionaire's Addiction#137 James Hadlock: Human beings can lose themselves in even the noblest of causes. Understanding ourselves and our motivating factors can raise us to great heights, or crush us. In the case of James Hadlock, it did both."The more that I went on that journey, the more that I started to notice that transformation is possible for anyone, any time."The same motivation that drives us to success can also drive us to complete ruin. Understanding what is driving our feelings and tapping into our inner wisdom is key...
2023-03-171h 17
Strangers You Know#136:Rachel-Finding Identity Among Ghosts & ReconstructionHow does being an identical twin influence your understanding of yourself? What if people only knew you by way of reference to another person? You're the tallest in your family, you're much quieter than your sister. Who takes more after their mom? What if your referent looked just like you? Had the same smile, same face, an exact DNA replica? "The irony with being an identical twin is that people think they know you because you have someone who shares your same DNA. You feel like a ghost because people think they see you, but the...
2023-03-031h 44
Strangers You Know#135 James - Authentic Transition or Toxic Trap?Is your life transition leading to authentic discovery or are you falling victim to another toxic trap? James Barnes has spent the majority of his life trying to find his authentic self in a world that desperately needed him to conform to pre-approved stereotypes. Several times he tried to find his true path, only to find himself trying to fit into a different, equally ill-fitting, pre-defined box. "We're deeply trained to please other people. Often, in key transitions, we trade one false identity only to completely embrace another - simply because that's what other people want fr...
2023-02-171h 06
Strangers You KnowLeaving Mormonism:Putting the Bishop's Handbook on the ShelfAfter thousands of hours of leadership training and tens of thousands of hours of committed service Jed and I independently left the Mormon religion. In this conversation, we evaluate how well/poorly we handled our exits. We both stumbled through uncharted waters, weighed down by guilt and shame. Disoriented and angry, we made many mistakes and damaged relationships with good people. LISTEN to Jed's original episode "#112: Jed-- Deconstructing the House of Cards" or See his complete SHOW NOTES for this episode. "There's definitely no section of the handbook on how to leave the church...
2023-02-101h 02
FEC Talk PodcastFECTALK Podcast Episode 50 - Wow 50th Episode - Brian DukeOur 50th Episode - Brian Duke with Semnox
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2023-02-0459 min
Strangers You Know#133 Dani Bates-Telling My 3-Yr-Old About Her Dad's SuicideDo we have difficult conversations or allow the silence of suicide to create stigma, shame, and isolation? Talking with her 3-year-old daughter about her father’s death by suicide was almost unthinkable. But to Dani Bates, a 29-year-old widow, not talking about it wasn’t even an option. "I don't want ‘suicide’ to be a swear word for my children. I want them to be able to say it and be okay with it, just like if their dad died of cancer."
2023-02-031h 50
Strangers You KnowSol Vargas' Journey to Justice: An Immigrant's Story of Resilience and Hope"Together, we fight for a better future for our undocumented community, for a world where everyone is treated with humanity and afforded equal rights.""If we're not fighting for all of us, it's not good for anybody. We all deserve to be treated as human and to have access to the same rights and opportunities." - Sol VargasLISTEN TO THE ENTIRE EPISODESol Vargas was only 15 when her father was deported and is now presumed dead. She is a community organizer who works for the non-profit organization...
2023-01-201h 14
Strangers You KnowWhen It's Time to Grow - It's Time to GoWhen a curious Diann Wingert discovers she was adopted as a child and had to mask her true self to keep her chaotic and violent home safe, she embarks on a journey to unearth her true identity and confront the compelling central conflict of her past.Complete Show NotesYou will learn:1. Unlearning cultural conditioning to reveal true identity2. Growing up in a dysfunctional and chaotic household3. Impact of trauma on the brain and how it affects memory.Diann Wingert is a clinical social worker and a former medical sales...
2023-01-131h 46
Strangers You KnowENCORE: Meg & Mason - Deconstructing DeconstructionMeg brings her husband, Mason, as she returns to the show. Sharing how deconstructing their Mormon religion was only one part of finding their true selves. They also talk about Meg's first appearance on the show and how recording and sharing that episode impacted their lives.Join the Conversation on our FaceBook Community Page"Being vulnerable is nerve-wracking, but it is ultimately rewarding when you share your story and let people see into your soul a bit." - Meg Gajkowski, Mason GajkowskiMeg and Mason Gajkowski are a couple who left...
2023-01-101h 11
Strangers You KnowMy Journey with Stage-Four Cancer During PandemicAt 34-years old, Shayla Benoit, filmmaker and actor, is diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Her treatment also coincided with the early Covid pandemic and she had to fight for her life while battling immunocompromisation and six rounds of chemotherapy.Shayla Benoit is a filmmaker, actor, and entrepreneur based in New York City.Now in remission, she shares her experiences with the following:Battling cancer and chemotherapy during the COVID pandemicThe challenges of cancer treatment, including managing side effects, staying compliant with treatment, and battling insurance as a self-employed entrepreneur.The importance of advocacy and self-care f...
2023-01-061h 22
Strangers You KnowParenting Mistakes - Unconditional Love and Fear(Jaynee part 3 of 3)Listen to Jaynee Part 1: Authenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational Trauma; Part 2: Comparing vs. Cheering: Our Expectations - Their Self-Worth.--- Jaynee's TedX talk @ BYU - "How to Give Pain a REAL Purpose" ---I've added several questions for our listeners to discuss based on this episode. (Kind of like a book club for discussion.) Join the Conversation on our FaceBook Community Support the Show on PatreonJaynee Poulson, mother and step-mother of six shares her struggles to find the balance between discipline and unconditional love, risking her...
2022-12-301h 12
Strangers You KnowComparing vs. Cheering: Our Expectations - Their Self-Worth(Jaynee: Part 2 of 3)Listen to Jaynee Part 1 - Authenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational Trauma Support the Show on PatreonJoin the Conversation on our FaceBook Community NEW - Complete Show Notes for this episode!What goals do we set for ourselves to be remarkable? And what do those milestones say about who we are and what we value? In this second part of Jaynee’s three-part series we talk about how the goals and values we aspire to has a direct impact on all our closest relationships, especially in comm...
2022-12-231h 10
Strangers You KnowENCORE - Jaxon Flips the ScriptAnother first for SYK - A return visit from a previous guest - Jaxon (also my very first episode). In his dramatic comeback performance, Jaxon swaps roles with Brian and asks our host a few questions. “It’s a relatively safe endeavor to ask others to be honest, vulnerable, and bold. To share intimate, deeply meaningful parts of their lives. It’s safe to press record, be the one asking questions and having final edit approval. I truly appreciate the many guests who have answered the call and shared their stories on Strangers You Know. Today, ev...
2022-12-1754 min
Strangers You KnowAuthenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational TraumaJaynee: Part 1 of 3In today's episode, Dr. Jaynee Paulson shares her story of overcoming an eating disorder and how it has shaped her life today. We also talk about: How to get authenticity, connection, and healing in your lifeDealing with generational trauma, and Learning how to love yourself "I'm never going to allow this to keep happening in my life, to feel like I'm less than or not good enough and continue on that generational trauma. Like I'm good. I can move on from this because I can't give her that. Like, I'm never goin...
2022-12-0945 minStrangers You KnowBrian - Understanding Myself - Finding My VoiceJoin the conversation on our Facebook Community Page. ---I am an immersive hobbyist. I love learning about new things and getting deeply involved in new hobbies. To date, one of those hobbies has never been me. I don't like talking about the deep, hidden (buried) parts of me. Don't get me wrong. I'll talk your ear off on any of my favorite topics. Might even try to position myself as an expert on a few of them. But don't ask me deeply personal questions. I won't know how to answer.This is something that...
2022-12-0206 min
Strangers You KnowMarie - Finding a Space to BelongImagine being ten years old when your family defected from the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War and moved to the United States, leaving family members behind, bringing only your straw-filled teddy bear. Now take a second to wrap your brain around the big conflicts that light just under the surface of Marie's life. Her ancestors are Russian Jews. Her ex-husband is from the Ukraine. The blood of her children boil with conflict.Today we talk about never quite fitting in and being afraid to speak out or make yourself known. Other topics include...
2022-11-251h 45Strangers You KnowBrian - Today, It's About NothingFacebook Strangers You Know Community Page - Please join the discussion online!Today we are talking about The Artist's Way by Julia CameronI would love to hear how you manage your inner critic, how you step away from your crazy life and what you do to find peace, and live in the moment.We've had several conversations this week with several of my listeners about what they would like to hear in the show and what would interest them. There is a Strangers You Know Community on Facebook. It is a private...
2022-11-1908 min
Strangers You KnowLance - Survivor Archetypes: Allowing Curiosity & WonderI could have spent this entire episode talking about the many amazing things that Lance already has experienced in his life. He was the first deaf player to play in the NBA. His family escaped polygamy and an FLDS act that his own grandfather created. And the TED Talk he gave in Salt Lake City, where he challenged his audience to think about their thought, patterns and beliefs that they may have adopted without question. But that would have completely missed the point. Instead, today, we get to learn about the person. Lance has become his understanding of archetype...
2022-11-111h 34
Strangers You KnowSilence - On the StreetsKEY LINKSNomadAlliance.org – Includes post-interview conversation with KseniyaStrangersYouKnowPodcast.com – Includes additional photos, Additional Bonus conversation with Silence, Brian, and Kseniya that includes Silence talking about his given name and how he can track God’s love for him through a sequence of peanut-butter sandwiches.FaceBook Community Page – Includes pre-interview setup video.CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Drugs, Suicidal IdeationBrian [00:01:33] Today's conversation is with a 31-year-old self-proclaimed country boy named Silence due in part to a heavy daily dosage of Rital...
2022-10-281h 27Strangers You KnowThe Non-EpisodeFor my most loyal listeners!https://www.patreon.com/StrangersYouKnow Thank you!Support the show Support our show Join our Facebook Community and continue the conversation there with many of our listeners and guests. Subscribe to our site to learn more about our guests at www.StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com Follow us on ...
2022-10-2104 min
Strangers You KnowMark - Beyond the CostumesEvery week we pass by hundreds of people we don't know. Complete strangers. Some of them we barely notice. Like the guy driving the semi-truck. Some we may see on a more regular basis. Like that one umpire that works every Little League game. Some people really catch our attention, like the guy dressed up as Santa Claus. In this episode, you will meet Mark, a wonderful human that fits all three of the above roles. Our conversation talks about help slowing down to enjoy life. The Upside and downside of sports. Our inner critic and prank calling Hall...
2022-10-141h 21
Strangers You KnowLiz - Thought Loops & Red FlagsElizabeth Gale grew up in the perfect Scientology family. For many years, she and her brother were the organization's poster children. But as she struggled to remain on the one true path, she started to see several cracks in the teachings and practices, experiencing firsthand what it was doing to her family, their relationships and her overall happiness. These concerns became red flags, which ultimately led her to look for a way out. Her journey identifies thought loops, shame and conviction, patterns of abuse, systemic cover ups and down tone emotions. Since speaking out against Scientology, her r...
2022-10-071h 38
Strangers You KnowKeyan - Product of EducationThis interview breaks one of my early, probably unnecessarily arbitrary rules. Keyan is an architect who works in New York City. He is an immersive hobbyist who loves motocross. A deep thinker who loves deep, meaningful conversations. He's also my son in law, and I've told myself I wouldn't interview family. So much for rules.In our conversation, we talk about gripping things too tightly versus just being present. We talk about discovering slash, creating your best self, and how Keyan changed his dissertation for his master's thesis in architecture to an artistic self-exploration that r...
2022-09-301h 54
Strangers You KnowPierre - Finding & Losing PurposeWhat do you do when a traumatic brain injury takes away your health, your personality, and your sense of life's purpose?I first met Pierre in Japan when we were both serving LDS missions. We were companions in the Mission Home for quite a while and we both thought we would be close friends forever. He came to my wedding shortly after he returned, and then we simply drifted apart with no interaction whatsoever. Life happened to both of us. A few weeks ago, Pierre found my podcast and reached out. We spoke for a f...
2022-09-233h 00
Strangers You KnowNeil (Part 2) - The Cost of Waking UpFinally, today is part two of the conversation I had with Neal over three months ago. In this episode, we talk about waking up, putting off the pretender within each of us and the necessity and cost of advocating for others. We consider the importance of love as an overall part of health and fitness. Pulling no punches, we may even rattle a few emotions on today's episode of Strangers You Know. Other Topics: LGBTQ+, Love, Advocate, Support, Alienation, Deconstruction, open conversations, waking up, fitness, health, mental healthSupport the show Loved this episode? L...
2022-09-161h 05
Strangers You KnowKauri - Healing OasisThis episode is a testament to the human spirit. Today’s guest talks about overcoming darkness, rejection, and multiple traumatic events. Kauri bravely shares her experiences with racism, sexual abuse, incarceration of a loved one, and even death. At times, she felt very alone as she struggled to make sense of her world with little or no support. Sometimes not being believed by those around her. Sometimes the trauma being caused by those who professed to support her. Kauri’s story is dark, gut-wrenching, hopeful, beautiful, and inspiring. Her ability to heal herself, find her footing, and becom...
2022-09-081h 53
Strangers You KnowHardy - Pattern InterruptIs life, the universe and everything calling out to you. And are you too anxious or too busy working on your daily to do list to hear it? How would you react if you had spent the last 15 years of your life meticulously achieving one goal after another until you finally reached the pinnacle of success? Then you heard the message You need to quit. This is no longer for you. Would you trust the inner voice you'd been cultivating for years, or would your reptilian fear based brain talk you out of it? In today's conversation with Hardy...
2022-09-022h 42
Strangers You KnowMeg G (Part Two) - Mama BearWelcome back. In part two of my conversation with Meg, we dove a little deeper into her area of expertise, namely relationships, preventative care of relationships, and high-risk factors that challenge relationships. We also talk about awakening, especially to privilege as well as the importance of exploring self, including sexual identity. Other topics include self-care, intersectionality, our relationship with anger, and how our feelings lead us to action, both for better and for worse. Oh, and Meg almost tells us another joke. Thanks for joining us on Strangers You Know.TOPICS: Relationships (high-risk and low-risk factors); Interpreting D...
2022-08-261h 46
Strangers You KnowMeg G - Revival of SelfFirst of two parts. It is impossible to summarize any of these amazing conversations into a few, simple paragraphs. My meeting with Meg ran so long that I had to break it into two episodes. And I still feel that we were just scratching the surface. Part two will air next week.In the meantime, I could tell you that our topics included: butchering chickens, long-term illness, sexuality, trauma dumping, feminism, and trying to fit in. But that leaves dozens of topics unmentioned and still doesn’t describe our conversation.Meg graciously shares how...
2022-08-192h 45
Strangers You KnowJed - Deconstructing the House of CardsIn today's conversation, Jed and I talk about the painful, wonderful, lonely, scary journey of deconstruction. Jed was in his fourth of six years serving as bishop of his ward when his faith crisis began. Beginning with his deconstruction of God before he began deconstructing the church, both while serving as Bishop and without being able to talk with anyone about it, including his wife. For a period of time, Jed talks of his many years of sacrifice and his immediate rejection by what he once considered to be very close friends and neighbors. Our conversation covers LGBTQ issues...
2022-08-121h 48
Strangers You KnowKseniya - Nomad AllianceHow tightly do we grip our core beliefs and values, and why do we provide any room for intellectual curiosity? How often do we seek to understand individuals and viewpoints that are radically different from our own? How did we come to our version of certain knowledge, and what does it really cost us to consider different perspectives and opinions? These questions make up the backbone of this podcast, and I hope today's conversation pushes us all out of our comfort zone and foregone conclusions. Kacee was born in a country that no longer exists. She came...
2022-08-051h 53
Strangers You KnowAliyah - Positivity & ParentingToday's conversation with Aliyah is the Tenth Episode of the "Strangers You Know" podcast and I am so excited to share her story with you. In this episode, we talk about doubts, cognitive dissonance and deconstruction of her faith as well as the difficulty and cost of vocalizing her process and why that is so important for herself and others. Aliyah shares her concerns on parenting her daughter, managing mixed-faith relationships with friends and family, and the importance of positivity.Other Topics Include: Doubts, cognitive dissonance, deconstruction, racism, prayer, feeling the spirit, parenting, positivity, motherhood, and her...
2022-07-292h 10
Strangers You KnowMeg - Friendly RefugeOutside of our recorded conversations, I ask each of my guests to recommend someone who they think would be a good person to have on the show. Today's guest, Meg, comes from one of those blind referrals. Before recording today's conversation, I had only spent ten minutes with her on a phone call. Almost complete strangers, she and I recorded the longest conversation to date. I am thrilled with being able to get to know her during this episode, and I'm so happy we had the opportunity to connect, talk about personally meaningful topics and of course share the...
2022-07-224h 18
Strangers You KnowDeLaney - Happiness, Love, and Orthodox MormonismDeLaney is a native Utahn who has spent the past eight years acting in NYC. (Check out the show notes for a summary of her accolades.) Our conversation covers topics from the personal to the philosophical to the mundane of composting in Manhatten. Each topic uncovers another wonderful, emotional, personal layer of our amazing guest. Topics include: Orthodox Mormonism, composting in Manhattan, board games, babysitting, the importance of supportive parents, and The Marvelous Mrs. Masel. (Join the Conversation on our Facebook Community Group)Support the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5...
2022-07-151h 49
NecronomicastEpisode 228 "Expedition Bigfoot" with Russell AcordI am celebrating the "Summer of Sasquatch" here on the show with all of July being dedicated to the big guy…. This is one of my favorite conversations in the history of the program as I welcome Bigfoot researcher, author, and star of Travel Channel's "Expedition Bigfoot" Russell Acord. Russell brings tremendous military experience and survivalist training to the world of cryptozooloigical exploration. He's honest, focused, and driven to separate the fact from the fiction while having the time of his life doing so! Russell Acord and "Expedition Bigfoot" on this episode of The...
2022-07-1154 min
Strangers You KnowSantiago - Cui Bono?(Join the Conversation on our Facebook Community Group)Today, Strangers You Know goes International with my conversation with Santiago García. I spoke with him from the small city of Pergamino, Argentina, where he was raised (about two hours from Buenos Aires). Santiago attended a progressive Catholic school that, although not in favor of abortion rights, the main bishop still believed that “Abortion is a way of controlling the birth rate from poorer countries”. Join us as we discuss philosophy, politics, existential crisis, religion, expressions of God, worldviews, power, friends, family, and machismo. Support...
2022-07-081h 12
Strangers You KnowCharlie - Why is This Funny?Charlie is an accomplished actor with an impressive list of accomplishments. He currently plays the role of Roger Davies in "Tina" on Broadway and his previous credits include: The Bridges of Madison County (Original Broadway Cast), Parade (Lincoln Center). TV credits include Shades of Blue, The Loudest Voice. But I wanted to talk with him about the time he spent in his Broadway role in The Book of Mormon (Broadway).I had a blast with this conversation and we talked about religion, acting, fears and our inner critic, banned books, taking offense and being offensive, self reflection...
2022-07-011h 00
Strangers You KnowKeegan - Psychedelics and the Bathtub FuneralHow did you discover who you really are and who you really want to be? Or maybe the jury is still out and you are still exploring with an open mind. It's one thing to talk about one's journey from the perspective of the finish line - quite another to share your struggles, fears, and failures when you're still in the thick of things. Join my conversation with Keegan, a former hockey player as he talks about his experiences with ice hockey, meditation, personal change, hydration, gratitude, and psychedelics.Support the show Loved this episode? Leave...
2022-06-241h 32
Strangers You KnowAmanda - Understanding Real PovertyAmanda joins our conversation from her new home in Argentina. Originally from a small town in Utah, she grew up driven to be the "perfect girl." Devout Mormon, straight A's, and a self-proclaimed tomboy. She tells how a single question changed her life forever, opening her eyes to a world of possibilities, and instilling a strong desire to live and work abroad. After a decade of working for United Nations with UNICEF and the World Food Programme, her work has taken her to dozens of countries. Her story includes topics of: certainty, self-doubt, poverty, open-mindedness, critical thinking, education, colonialization, l...
2022-06-231h 35
Strangers You KnowHer.Truth.Be.Told - Excommunicated from My Family(CW: SI) Leaving the LDS church can cost people many valuable relationships, including family. Today's guest was actually "excommunicated from her family," which then led to a faith crisis, deconstruction, and her leaving the church, all within a very short period of time. She prefers to remain anonymous but has bravely and beautifully shared her story with others on her Instagram account, Her.Truth.Be.Told and I encourage all listeners to follow her there. (Today's Topics include: Enmeshed family, narcissism, abusive relationships, indoctrination, gaslighting, purity culture, suicide, tattoos, community, love bombing, and deconstruction.)Support the show
2022-06-171h 13
Strangers You KnowNeil - Monkey Dancing Hoop Jumper(Join the Conversation on our Facebook Community)Originally intended to be only a test of sound equipment, my friend Neil got a jumpstart on the podcast by turning the tables and interviewing me. There will be a follow-up interview with Neil where I return the favor but I wanted to share this conversation with you as we discuss what it means to be vulnerable and the risk of belonging vs. the reward of being true to yourself. Other topics include: the origins of this podcast, tattoos, culture and community, pandemic, swearing, learning about privilege, and t...
2022-06-1453 minStrangers You KnowStrangers You Know: IntroductionEvery week we pass by hundreds of people we don't know. Complete strangers. Some of them. We barely notice the guy at the ATM or the woman driving the BMW. Some we may see on a more regular basis. The clerk at the local convenience store, that one ref that shows up at every lacrosse game. Some people really catch our attention like that saxophone player in the park last Saturday. What would it take to turn a casual acquaintance into a friend, a mentor, or even a new best friend? Another conversation, maybe a se...
2022-06-0801 min
Strangers You KnowJaxon - The Man at My Wedding(CW: SI, SA) Join our conversation with Jaxon and his experience growing up in a traditional LDS family and attending BYU before coming out as transgender. (Topics include: transgender, LGBTQ+, trans panic, deconstructing religion, LDS (Mormon) church, BYU, patriarchal blessing, suicidal ideation, body dysmorphia, sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, and lacrosse.)Support the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-Star review and rating here! Financial contributions greatly appreciated! Join the conversation online at our Facebook Community Page with many of our listeners and guests. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In, or TikTok. Email us at Brian@S...
2022-06-081h 24
Nimic nou adică TOT la fel!Ep10 - S2 - la o lună de război peste 60% dintre români se tem că și țara noastră va fi invadată, iar gazul se plătește în ruble sau se taie!Vă propun să trecem peste puțină politică internă, ceva facturi, un recensământ, un sondaj, gaz și ruble și să vă spun că știu despre finalul războiului și nu nu am să comentez palma lui Will Smith de la ceremonia Oscarurilor.Mă uitam într-o seară la un documentar numit Misterele Universului, pe BBC earth și Brian Cox era mega încântat de faptul că mergea să vadă cum revine în atmosferă o capsulă Soiuz, plină ochi cu astronauți. Subiectul era gravitația, omul era în Kazakstan, călătorea cu un camion al armatei ruse și astronauții erau ruși. Acum programu...
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FEC Talk PodcastFECTALK Podcast Episode 1 - Brian DukeFamily Entertainment Center, Family Fun Center, Bowling, Arcade Talk.
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Can't Play KanterKobe Bryant, David DeLooper & Prince1'02" Parlarem de Kobe, i no sempre en termes positius. Si sou molt molt Kobistes, passeu del programa tranquilament.
7'02" S'ha fet llarga la setmana? S'ha apretat una mica massa l'accelerador de la cobertura mediàtica del dol?
15'23" Kobe, un dels competidors més obsessius de la història del basket. Realització personal a través de la feina.
23'45" A partir de Kobe ens vam obsessionar en valorar els jugadors d'acord als seus valors de competitivitat salvatge? El "ring culture" agafa més força amb la Mamba Mentality?
31'19" Anècdota fosca de Brian Shaw.
36'51" Es veu que...
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