Getting 2 Know U Pod
257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsTune in and get to know real people with real stories from all over the world on this unique, humanistic podcast
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155-Knocko: Police Detective/Supervisor in Los Angeles, Featured in a Netflix True Crime Series, Followed by S.E. Hinton on Twitter
June 13, 2022 00:05 - 2 hours - 193 MBSean and Knocko talk about why S.E. Hinton follows him on Twitter, becoming a cop at 21 instead of joining the military (0:00), working the Fugitive Warrant Squad, being an NYC cop post 9-11, Riots in LA, playing guitar in the punk rock band Enertia (spelt with an E b/c that makes it cooler), Skid Row experiences (44:51) Get 2 Know more about Knocko IG: @Knocko_ Twitter: @KnockoNolan Podcast links IG: @Armbar_Podcast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-armbar-podcast...
154-Stephanie: Jackie of All Trades, Dabbles w/ Circus Arts, High Functioning Pyromaniac, Raves Sober
June 07, 2022 22:49 - 4 hours - 381 MBSean and Stephanie talk about her sports training career, getting diagnosed with ADHD, body building (0:00), psychedelic stories, Rave outfits, enjoying Rave culture, radical self expression (1:26:47), working in Gentlemen’s clubs, Only Fans, working with Kink.com, being polyamorous (2:51:45) Get 2 Know more about Stephanie: IG/Radiate: illtapethat Company IG: immaculatevibesent SoundCloud: BuckleUpHuntsman Chaturbate/OF/Streammate: JenniferDaniels Partner Chaturbate (coming soon): ...
153-NAC David: American Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist, Grew up in a House with no Cursing, Explored Poetry in Middle School
June 01, 2022 23:06 - 3 hours - 248 MBSean and NAC David talk about social media strategies, putting himself out there too early, learning to be a musical lynch pin (0:00), trusting his intuition, growing authentic listeners, dealing with Hip-Hop trolls (46:18), soccer helping his mindset, white rappers, his family’s influence (1:34:47) Get 2 Know more about NAC David http://nacdavid.com/ http://music.nacdavid.com/ Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade ...
152-Jake: Tokyo Olympian, 2x NCAA Champion, 2019 US National Champion, Columbia University Grad
May 27, 2022 19:50 - 2 hours - 185 MBSean and Jake talk about types of fencing, strategies, finding and developing a flow state for competing (0:00), strength training, fencing gear and equipment, his 2020 olympic experience, going to Columbia, his other interests like running and his dog (48:42) Get 2 Know more about Jake Hoyle Ig: @jakehoyle Twitter: @jakehoyle1234 https://jakehoyle.com/ Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound...
151-Bryan: Managing Partner of Global Partnership for Sustainable Solutions, Co-Founder of Indigi, Believer in Creating Scaleable Indigenous Economies
May 25, 2022 22:48 - 2 hours - 183 MBSean and Bryan Talk about how he developed his compassion for Indigenous People through a childhood of trauma, being a servant leader in Russia after the wall falls until his life was threatened (0:00), creating a start-up for start-ups, Indigi.earth crypto payment for indigenous people in the Philippines to help create a self-sustaining economy (52:58), challenges of building schools and rescuing kids from child trafficking (1:45:28) Get 2 Know more about Bryan Bryan Thomas - Managing Pa...
150-Angelica: Mama, Artist, Homemaker, Fluffle Wrangler
May 19, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 151 MBSean and Angelica talk her COVID experiences as a new mom , delivering a baby through water-birth with a Mid-Wife (0:00), Hematoma causing her to go to the hospital, motherhood community, Jordan Peterson’s influence, Art Oil Paintings (44:32) Get 2 Know more about Angelica Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelicas_fluffle/ Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelica_louise_art/ Nursery Art Collection Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fluffleandmoon/ Follow ...
149-Sandeep: Has Quite the Crypto Tale
May 12, 2022 15:18 - 2 hours - 230 MBSean and Sandeep talk about coming to America for college, DNA gene mapping at Rutgers leading to crypto mining, starting his own crypto coin company (0:00), finding cheap electricity and property to mine, where he shouldn’t have trusted his business partners (1:11:16), financial difficulties for the company, a blow up during a trip to Hong Kong (1:50:53) Get 2 Know more about Sandeep Twitter: @sandeepvbelure Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help t...
148-Emanuel (Crypto Talk)
May 09, 2022 14:08 - 2 hours - 232 MBSean and Emanuel talk about how he got into investing, web 1.0 2.0 & 3.0, mining crypto, block chain proof of work concept, creating Alt coins (0:00), buying NFT’s, markets determining value, public and private keys, seed phrases (52:12), custodial and non-custodial wallets, blockchain domains, public and private keys when buying and selling crypto, harbor wallets (1:43:24) Get 2 Know more about Emanuel’s Crypto Resources https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/ The Bankless program blen...
147-Benji: CEO, Entrepreneur, Wine Lover, Chef,Host of the Fiyah Session Podcast
May 06, 2022 15:56 - 2 hours - 185 MBSean and Benji talk about relocating to Cali from Texas, family helping him learn how to be a man, his mother and brother being killed by the Geno Camacho Gang and the detective that worked the case (0:00), a mindset shift into creating Benji Banks branding, cooking being therapy, creating a cabernet with John Elway, meeting 2 amazing mentors through church (59:41) Get 2 Know more about Benji https://linktr.ee/brb4701 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook...
146-Jenn: Tremendous Vocalist, Compelling Songwriter and Dynamic Performer
May 01, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 153 MBSean and Jenn talk about her productive Covid break, Patreon vs Spotify, touring again (0:00), writing a musical, songs becoming popular, deciding to focus on performing music instead of acting (38:02), creating a musical from the civil war letters of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, making a band with her bestie called Siren Songs, producer relationships (1:03:07) Get 2 Know more about Jenn https://www.patreon.com/jenngrinels IG: @jenngrinels https://www.facebook.com/jenngrinelsmusic Fo...
145-June: Campaign Director of After School Satan Club (It’s Probably Not What You Think)
April 29, 2022 16:33 - 2 hours - 180 MBSean and June talk about how an experience with the Good News Club led to her becoming a part of the After School Satan Club (0:00), After School Satan Club’s curriculum and current locations, Atheists sense of right and wrong, 7 Tenants of the Satanic Temple (37:10), how a school would get, A Pennsylvania School Board allowing the Joy El Christian Club but not the After School Satan Club access (1:29:03) Get 2 Know more about June and the After School Satan Club: https://thesatanictem...
144-Timbo: Cannabis/Hemp ULTRARUNNER, @stigma.activewear Brand Ambassador, Indigenous (Navajo), Basically Lives in a Truck
April 26, 2022 02:29 - 2 hours - 231 MBSean and Timbo talk about his ultra running background, benefits of cannabis on his running and life, workouts for running, DNF’s (0:00), getting jumped in Denver, Navajo running traditions, high school running, challenges of getting a college scholarship as a Native American, mom’s influence and support (53:13), racing strategies, wanting to give back to reservations, training and shoes, his “Best 1st for Last” winning the Monument Valley 50 miler where he learned to embrace the journey...
143-Donelle: Passionate about Anthropology, Award Winning Essay Writer, Anxiety Battler, Believes @blindbutblended will be the only Listener
April 20, 2022 01:58 - 3 hours - 272 MBSean and Donelle talk about her passion for anthropology, growing up in the church, religious institutionalism (0:00), church expansion and programs, essay writing on indigenous people in Canada, overcoming her anxiety of public speaking (1:05:46), gym pics that show’d her growth period of goal setting, interest in INTP personality typing (2:09:16) Get 2 Know more about Donelle IG: @mustangsmelly https://rdpolytech.arcabc.ca/islandora/object/rdc%3A190 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod o...
142-Karim: Photographer, Australian that grew up in Cincinnati, Has not had a Proper Job Since 2014
April 17, 2022 15:58 - 3 hours - 265 MBSean and Karim talk about electronic wiring, particles attracting, Hitchcock’s Rear Window, how he got into theater (0:00), dating app pics, creating vs capturing pictures, Tetris helping mental health, Young-Man vs Old-Man mentality, Midwest 1980’s childhood (56:34), Religious Beliefs, WWII establishing a moral compass (2:04:11) Get 2 Know more about Karim https://www.flickr.com/people/kdghantous/ IG: @kdghantous Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook ...
141-Elizabeth: Aspiring Investor, Avid Reader, Takes Only Pictures & Leaves Only Bubbles, Has Flown 1st Class Once
April 14, 2022 15:53 - 2 hours - 241 MBSean and Elizabeth talk about getting into investing, financial freedom goals (0:00), life & jobs in Canada, her passion for scuba diving, random Australian friend connections (52.26), a Dirty John like relationship, establishing boundaries in relationships, her “Best 1st for Last” first night dive she did (1:43:52) Get 2 Know more about Elizabeth IG: @elizabeth.catrina07 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our ...
140-Emma: Comedian with Self Produced Special, Open Mom, Into Beavers, Doesn’t Like When Meet&Greats make her feel like a StarFish in a Touch Tank, Wrote Erotica for the Kindle
April 10, 2022 00:01 - 2 hours - 197 MBSean and Emma talk about growing up around a variety of animals, getting into comedy, being open with her kids, handling hecklers (0:00), cancel culture, having open DM’s that can lead to unwanted interactions (58:59), living in Idaho, writing erotica for kindle (1:40:37) Get 2 Know more about Emma https://youtu.be/qk5ybtN9n3o https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-book-of-holy-f-ck/id1592856997 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting...
139-Kesha: OCU and NAIA Hall fo Fame Inductee (Basketball), 2 Time National Player of the Year, Wanted to do Mortuary Science… Till She Didn’t, Grandmother has a Lake Named After Her
April 02, 2022 23:39 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBSean and Kesha talk about her hall of fame college basketball career, choosing a small college on purpose, playing professional basketball overseas, coaching, creating businesses, and how to come correct when DM’ing her. Get 2 Know more about Kesha Twitter: @coach_kesha www.kwhalloffamebasketball.com Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound equipment through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...
138-Melissa: Creater/Owner of Balance Performance and Wellness, Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach, Raised to be a Problem Solver, Not a Big Drinker
March 30, 2022 14:37 - 2 hours - 169 MBSean and Melissa talk about how body building impacted her life, people needing connections (0:00), prioritizing herself during COVID, getting into psychology, how her business has evolved, back packing adventures (45:27) Get 2 Know more about Melissa @balancewithmeliss- instagram www.Balancehwde.com - website Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound equipment through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getting2knowupod Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagr...
137-Dallas: Coffee Roaster, Has a Strong Inner B!tch, Didn’t have a High School Cafeteria, Can Hold his Breathe til he Passes Out (at least when he was a kid in church)
March 26, 2022 20:47 - 3 hours - 304 MBSean and Dallas talk about coffee roasters being kick ass, getting into counseling, Spokane culture, battling his inner bitch, (0:00), Martial Artists being deep, working in social services, following thoughts (1:01:37), technology dependence, self sustaining lifestyles, appeal of bitcoin mining (1:55:33), human nature, life and fashion cycles, and his “Best 1st for Last” hitting rock bottom with Alcohol (2:49:27) Get 2 Know more about Dallas https://www.instagram.com/dr.rocket_surgeo...
136-Spencer: Yogi, Student of Life, Taxes are his Jam, Believes in Safety 3rd
March 19, 2022 00:34 - 2 hours - 215 MBSean and Spencer talk about social media personas, safety 3rd, dealing with Covid in Canada, media bias, trucker protest (0:00), Ukraine invasion, kids being different nowa days, drug use hurting or enhancing experiences, alcohol habit vs addition, (50:03), loving ourselves, counseling others to lean into the discomfort, Covid allowing him to be truer to his being (1:52:20) Get 2 Know more about Spencer www.spencerjaretzke.com Instagram: @tetrahedronic_yogi Follow the Getting 2 Know ...
135-Emanuel: Author, Stoic, Eudaemonic, Attracted to Sour Food, Wanted to be an Inventor, Loves Compliments on his Deep Voice, Feels like he was born in 1978.
March 14, 2022 03:07 - 3 hours - 304 MBSean and Emanuel talk about social media, getting into philosophy, education (0:00), basketball, becoming a writer b/c he couldn’t talk, getting into college, impact of going to a HBCU, Mentors (53:07), Law of Attraction, becoming more outgoing, writing a novel (1:52:59), connecting with the Man in the Arena speech, his original poem “The Fork”, and his “Best 1st for Last” follow your heart (2:48:44) Get 2 Know more about Emanuel https://www.instagram.com/eman.perez_/ or his readin...
134- Coach Jon: Basketball Coach, Player Development Trainer, 59 Points and 16 3’s in a high school game, Wants to be on a podcast in every state
March 07, 2022 02:37 - 2 hours - 209 MBSean and Jon talk about his basketball background, transitioning from coach to trainer, block drills vs decision making drills (0:00), age appropriate skill development, drills for play makers (41:54), importance of a D1 scholarship, coaching while teaching, and his “Best 1st for Last” talking about his faith with an FCA group (1:42:33) Get 2 Know more about Coach Jon Twitter: @coachjonbeck Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U...
133-David: Graphic Novel Author, Always a Yes Man, Class Clown, Knees are F’kd, Initially Went to University for Pre-Med, Hoop Head
March 02, 2022 02:16 - 3 hours - 290 MBSean and David talk about his graphic novel, teachers and school day stories, kids and adoptions (0:00) basketball interests, pivoting from pre-med to film school, 3 act structure and hero’s journey, being a writer (53:42) applying to be a Netflix writer, moving all around, feeling home at Seoul, Korea, and his “Best 1 for Last” how being on a fashion set led to sky diving (1:59:50) Get 2 Know more about David: -Website: https://serazard.com/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theci...
132-Darby: Dabbles in Philosophy, Writer, Daughter of a Professional Weight Lifter, Quizbowl State Champ, Actress
September 08, 2021 23:43 - 3 hours - 340 MBSean and Darby talk about twitter, dabbling in philosophical views (0:00), feeling pulls about visiting her grandfather’s grave, range of emotions, quizbowl competitions, looking a certain way for acting roles (44:17), feminism and sexual assault, theater directors and acting aspirations, and her “Best 1st for Last” writing a poem for her father called the Ballad of the King Snake (1:49:08) Get 2 Know more about Darby: Twitter:@DarbraDawn Instagram: @darblestaylor Thanks to Bette...
131-Anton: CEO of Nu Light, Inline Skater, Activist in the CBD Industry, Worked with a Native American Church
September 02, 2021 18:18 - 3 hours - 352 MBSean and Anton talk about learning of the health benefits of CBD through working with a Native American Church, patented nano-sizing technology of Nu Light (0:00), living in a participatory universe, dealing with scoliosis, getting back into roller blading (56:14), restaurant industry’s impact on his life, experiences at the World Wide Association of Speciality Programs and Schools for Troubled Teens, traffic stop in Kansas leading to some felony charges, and his “Best 1st for Last” tossing...
130-Lee Murphy: Candidate for U.S. Congress to Represent Delaware
August 29, 2021 13:07 - 2 hours - 273 MBSean and Lee talk about how he got into politics, previous campaigns, fundraising and difference in donation amounts between the two candidates (0:00), why he identifies with the Republican Party, regulations and free markets, his moral compass (59:14), battling the opioid and addiction problem, securing the border, closing remarks (1:40:34) Get 2 Know more about Lee Facebook:@goMurph2022 Twitter: @goMurph2020 IG: @goMurph2022 Website: www.GoMurph.com Thanks to BetterHelp for ...
129-Elisabeth: Commissioner-Elect to the Town Council of Dewey Beach
August 26, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 192 MBSean and Elisabeth talk about why she is running for Dewey Beach Town Council, safety within the town (0:00), town revenue generators and budget expenses, stream lining applications for special events, keeping Dewey Beach Dewey Beach (36:54), town council helping support local businesses, her family background/bio (1:01:39) Get 2 Know more about Elisabeth email: engibbings^@^gmail^.^com Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode, get 10% off of your first month of counseling at h...
128-Matt: MMA Fighter, Certified Adaptive Crossfit Coach, Started a High School Wrestling Program, Inspired by Anime, Terrible At Soccer
August 22, 2021 10:52 - 3 hours - 384 MBSean and Matt talk about Matt starting a wrestling team at his high school, being a football manager, his parents’ and wrestling coach’s influence on his mindset (0:00), 1st season wrestling, the 3 matches that got away, how he got in MMA fighting. Anime nerding out and convention stories (42:29), creating the Saiyan Soldier Project on youtube, his 1st MMA fight being cancelled last minute, his 1st grappling match (1:39:30), why he doesn’t want to just grapple, adaptive MMA fighting, an...
127-Steve: Hollywood Production Designer that has worked on Juno, Thank You For Smoking, Up In The Air, The Muppets, and So Many More Movies and Shows
August 19, 2021 02:38 - 3 hours - 334 MBSean and Steve talk about producing sets for Juno, creating sets within budget constraints, crisis situations, Barb and Star Visit Del Mar layer set creation (0:00), being an Art Director, working on The Muppets movie, Spider Man II with Tobey Maguire and creating authentic settings (45:45), challenges for actors and set designers when working with green screens, differences in Broadway or Musical set designs compared to movies, moving up the ranks to become a production designer, the logi...
126-Kelsey: Created Two Scoops Network, Performed Stand-Up as Penis C.K., Live Tweeted While Competing for Miss. New York, Published in the New York Times
August 15, 2021 02:10 - 2 hours - 320 MBSean and Kelsey talk about her experiencing school with dyslexia, double majoring at The New School (0:00), process of being published, creating the Two Scoops Network to avoid gatekeepers and sex offenders, participating in the Ms. New York beauty pageant (43:56), advocating for sexual assault victims, creating Penis C.K., and her “Best 1st for Last” doing standup at a local Austin comedy club (1:42:00) Get 2 Know more about Kelsey: Insta - @kelseyLcaine Twitter - @kelsey_caine ...
125-Rhod:The Butcher's Boy from Game of Thrones, Avid Rock Climber, Inspired by Henry Winkler, Bit the Head off a Fried Chic
August 11, 2021 05:01 - 3 hours - 331 MBSean and Rhod talk about him getting back into Acting, being the Butcher’s Boy on Game on Thrones, his other acting roles (0:00), Henry Winkler’s acting words of wisdom, youth acting and dance classes, getting/choosing an agent (42:18), ideal roles, taking time off from acting as a child to develop his skills, getting into fitness and rock climbing (1:34:01), his “Best 1st for Last” traveling to Southern Asia and having several interesting experiences with animals (2:35:22) Get 2 ...
Compilation "Best 1st for Last" Segments from a Variety of Guests
August 10, 2021 00:45 - 2 hours - 285 MBSean shares some of the pod’s “Best 1st for Last” from an array of guests: Iris shares about an awful app 1st date with a pushy hand holder (0:00), Dillan shares about sharing a breath with someone, which is your ha or spirit (21:16), Luke shares about tripping with the guys in a cabin on mushrooms (28:30), Cassie shares about spinning fire in Hawaii after a couple drinks (41:32), Kris shares about her 1st spirit investigation into the Ma Barker Home which was the site of the 1935 shoot ou...
124-Caroline: Chronically Confused, Selfishly Authentic, Former Student, Brilliant Writer, Mental Health Advocate
August 07, 2021 01:55 - 2 hours - 309 MBSean and Caroline talk about how mysterious health symptoms lead to her blogging (0:00), the message behind her blog’s name that she didn’t pay for, deciding to be selfishly authentic, accepting her alopecia areata diagnosis (40:27), majors while in college, being in charge of children, going to Japan, and her “Best 1st for Last” slaying all sorts of 1sts on her sudden, unexpected return from Japan (1:43:50) Get 2 Know more about Caroline: Blog: https://chronicallyconfused.blog/ IG: http...
123-Josh: Creator of Diversity is Dope, Competitive Bowler, Substitute Teacher, Very Grateful for his Step-Mother, Hopes to Become an NFL Executive
August 03, 2021 02:48 - 3 hours - 334 MBSean and Josh talk about Nipsey Hustle’s impact on society, creating Diversity is Dope and his goals for the brand (0:00), emotional and rational decision making, moving west, dad worries with picking schools and providing opportunities, his experience teaching (34:31), bowling being fun, paralysis by analysis when designing, a 4 year degree taking him 9 years to get, being a D2 football player (1:20:00), building a brand from the ground up, and his “Best 1st for Last” 1st time driving hit...
122-Lorenzo: Branch Chief in a Federal Law Enforcement Agency, Member of the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative, Military Veteran, Proud Sussex County Boy and Cape Alumni
August 01, 2021 13:37 - 2 hours - 309 MBSean and Lorenzo talk about school experiences, his desire to be a state trooper (0:00), needed changes within the criminal system, benefits of body cams, trialling police officers (31:47), power of restorative practices, the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative's mission and work, overcoming the wealth gap (1:19:58), free trade education opportunities in Delaware, understanding equity and its importance (1:51:48) Get 2 Know more about Lorenzo Website: https://www.northstarconsulting36...
121-Bez: Graffiti Artist, Has Writing ADD, Sketching Since 13, Always Been an Observer, Influenced by Beat Street, His Buddy Drove Uber and Picked up Andre 3000
July 28, 2021 20:26 - 2 hours - 315 MBBez and Sean talk about graffiti and street art culture, picking spots and writing in the South (0:00), street bombing, how he got the graffiti bug, graffiti saving his life (42:20) almost getting caught writing, creating fonts (1:39:00), his “Best 1st for Last” applying 1st aid in front of his mom to a man on a New Jersey street (2:16:34) Get 2 Know more about Bez: IG: @starzen_78 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgra...
121-Bez: Graffiti Artist, Has Writing ADD, Sketching Since 13, Always Been an Observer, Influenced by Beat Street, Has a Buddy who Drove Uber and Picked up Andre 3000
July 28, 2021 20:26 - 2 hours - 315 MBBez and Sean talk about graffiti and street art culture, picking spots and writing in the South (0:00), street bombing, how he got the graffiti bug, graffiti saving his life (42:20) almost getting caught writing, creating fonts (1:39:00), his “Best 1st for Last” applying 1st aid in front of his mom to a man on a New Jersey street (2:16:34) Get 2 Know more about Bez: IG: @starzen_78 Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgra...
120-Iris: Comedian, On Twitter Since 8th Grade, 3D Printed a Glow in the Dark Banana Slicer, Thrives on Positive Feedback, Had a Candy Themed Bar Mitzvah
July 26, 2021 02:14 - 3 hours - 341 MBIris and Sean talk about therapists vs life coaches, comedy style and goals (0:00), her tweet that almost had 1 Million likes, creating content, weird hobbies of hers (44:58), getting into comedic tweeting, Judaism, connotation differences between female vs woman (1:36:32), bussing tables at an assisted living home and her “Best 1st for Last” an awful app 1st date with a pushy hand holder (2:36:21) Get 2 Know more about Iris Twitter: @Jest_Iris IG:@jest.iris Follow the Getting 2 Know ...
119-Serra: Single Mom Making it Work, Politically Opinionated, Fan of Comedy, Named after a Fleetwood Mac Song, Owner of a Demanding Cat, Can For Sure Hold a Grudge
July 21, 2021 03:10 - 4 hours - 458 MBSerra and Sean talk about CNA life, class politics (0:00) single mom disadvantages with work, how she came to lean left, almost being evicted during COVID b/c of Michigan’s DADvantage policy (23:47), dealing with her baby’s father not being involved in her son’s life, Chris D’Elia being a part of her life, why she posts selfies (1:17:45), being expected to pay back 35K of unemployment, journalism beef in high school, her belief in people needing to educate themselves (2:03:21), COVID reveal...
118-Emily: Founder of Come Back Snacks, Coaxed into being a Drug Mule, PopCorn Queen of Canada, YWCA Hamilton Woman of Distinction, Grateful for her Parents’ Support, Unable to Travel to the USA
July 17, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 136 MBEmily and Sean talk about how a trip to Saint Lucia ended up with 2 kilograms of coke being strapped to her body, experiences at the airports dealing with security, (0:00), preparing to serve time, getting insights into what jail would be like (25:57), building relationships while in jail, consequences of being convicted iIndictable in Canada, deciding to create a popcorn business, prisons dehumanizing women, and her “Best 1st for Last” being the 1st inmate to be let out by the warden to sup...
117-Lianna: Life Coach, World Traveler, Parent, Competitive, Football Fan, Former Bartender, Enjoys Physical Games of Chess
July 14, 2021 03:34 - 2 hours - 323 MBLianna and Sean talk about helping women reclaim themselves, traveling safety, putting difficulties into perspective (0:00) life coaching vs counseling, the importance of traveling, balancing parenting life and maintaining a personal life, experiences being important (41:57), being able to empower women b/c of her experiences, why people matter to her (1:37:55), how religion became an important part of her life, and her “Best 1st for Last” free diving for the 1st time and fighting her compet...
116-Yolanda: Executive Director of Zoë Ministries, Delaware’s 1st Long-term Housing and Aftercare for Human Trafficking Survivors
July 11, 2021 02:10 - 2 hours - 269 MBYolanda and Sean talk about Zoe Ministries Mission to fight human trafficking, lobbying the State of Delaware to adopt legislation and implement training on human trafficking, how preditors develop power over their victims (0:00), the need for a public awareness campaign around human trafficking, the strength of trauma bonds, why residential therapeutic aftercare is the best option for freed survivors, Zoe Ministries current support and the need for more supporters (36:07), how the horse f...
115-Jacob: Entrepreneur, Competitive Skater, Empowers People, World Traveler, Idolizes Jim Rome, Grew up Racing Motocross
July 07, 2021 03:59 - 2 hours - 236 MBJacob shares stories about growing up, youthful fist fighting, service industry, goals of owning a resort (0:00), why people should take risks, motivation to get a Master’s Degree by 21, 1st trip to Nicaragua motivating him to start his non-profit, getting into skateboarding because motocross racing was no longer an option (39:23), getting sponsored, having his life saved by a smoker at a skatepark, how a strict rehab changed his life as a minor, benefits of having a non-profit to help other...
114-Jeremiah: NLP Certified Hypnotist, Anxiety Counselor, Bartender, More of a Tequila Man, Proud Filipino
July 06, 2021 02:09 - 2 hours - 264 MBJeremiah shares stories about working in sales, nightclub bartending, why he got into counseling, identifying the root of his anxiety from something a classroom incident at 11 (0:00), dealing with anxiety while bartending, techniques for helping clients overcome anxiety through hypnosis, learning how to hypnotize, misconceptions about hypnotizing and challenges of hypnotizing virtually (34:51), playing the ukulele during a high school talent show giving him confidence, choosing his 1st tatto...
113-Mike: Future Governor of Michigan, USAF, Engineer, Firefighter, EMT, Sonic the Hedgehog Lover, Lives for the Olympics, Marathon Runner
July 01, 2021 04:51 - 4 hours - 462 MBMike shares stories about his passion for politics, the ideal government, the public wanting a monarch, doing almost every post secondary educational option (0:00), why he wants to run for governor of Michigan, Donald Henderson’s influence on his mindset, how 3rd parties can win an election, policies of importance (53:20), appropriate application of masks vs mask fatigue, war on drugs being a pet peeve, where his fondness for Sonic the Hedgehog came from, benefits of nuclear power, school ac...
112-Mr. Hudspeth: Community Activist, The Most Stubborn Man in the World, Father of the 1st Black Mayor of Denton, Middle Name Chaos
June 28, 2021 05:33 - 2 hours - 232 MBMr. Hudspeth shares stories about why he became so passionate about his cause, getting help from a young northern lady to get the pipes matter on the County’s Meeting Agenda (0:00), not being intimidated by a “counter” protester with an AK47, advocating for Zach Rollins to be honored, confederate symbols on the removed statute, dealing with white privilege (35:07), his reaction to the statue being taken down, serving in Air Force during Vietnam, him running for the school board influencing...
111-Trey: United States Special Forces Sergeant, Weapons Squadron Medic, Alligator Wrestler, Has 20 Nicknames, Competitive Shooter, Not About Thursday Nights in Afghanistan
June 24, 2021 03:26 - 3 hours - 383 MBTrey shares stories about his family’s influence on him enlisting, military experience, military medical training with a focus on battlefield trauma, resistance technique training (0:00), preparing for deployment, team roles during deployment in Afghanistan, adjusting to Afghan culture, experiencing live fire, first mission as a rear gunner not living up to his expectations (57:14), seasons affecting combat, motors being his favorite, coping with being in a firefight and coming back to the ...
110-Monty: Owner of the Starboard, Hockey Guy, Washington Sports Fan for Life, Loves the Lack of Infrastructure in Dewey, Usually the Last to Know when Famous People Show Up.
June 21, 2021 13:31 - 1 hour - 169 MBMonty shares stories about the impact of Trip Advisor and social media on his business, Running of the Bull growing, Ryan Phillippe being the Matador (0:00), Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve enjoying the Starboard and surrounding areas, being a hockey guy, denying Owen & Luke Wilson the ability to sneak in ahead of the line (25:55), trying to take care of employees through COVID, buying The Starboard at 29, how Delaware beaches have changed over the years, Governor Carney calling in March ...
Getting 2 Know U Pod Celebrates a New Advertiser with a Compilation of its Corny @$$ Ads
June 19, 2021 00:14 - 39 minutes - 71.7 MBListen to the Corny Ass Ads Sean had written pretending ordinary objects were sponsoring the pod in celebration of the Getting 2 Know U Pod getting a new, actual advertiser. Follow the Getting 2 Know U Pod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Help the Getting 2 Know U Pod upgrade our recording and sound equipment through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getting2knowupod Support the Getting 2 Know U Pod by SUBSCRIBING, RATING, AND REVIEWING when you listen: Apple: Spotify: Podbean:
109-Milica: Artist that Does Art Through a Camera, Old Soul, Melancholy Poet, Gifted in Discerning, Name Rhymes with Pizza, Inspired by Humility
June 16, 2021 18:00 - 3 hours - 331 MBMilica shares stories about her photography being art, wanting clients to be more than just models, making the choice to shot primarily in black and white (3:59)) being a photographer in middle school, school not being for her, getting back into photography b/c of the Joker movie, perspectives on lost opportunities with clients (44:45) motivation behind her IG posts, being aware of the cold world we live in, loving God since 12, women being objectified (1:32:22), Jezebel spirit corrupting so...