Getting 2 Know U Pod
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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107-John: Marine, High School Teacher of Students with Special Needs, Combat Engineer, Demolitions Instructor (for a bit), Lover of the American Flag, Autodidact
June 10, 2021 16:51 - 2 hours - 242 MBJohn shares stories about enlisting in the Marines, the inspiration to starting American Flag Guardians a non-profit that replaces tattered American Flags, why the flag means so much to him (3:58), working with students with severe disabilities, Rotary Club flag display being so meaningful, having his base mortared while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom, challenges in transitioning back to civilian life (37:44), deciding to not reenlist so he could have a family, being a demo instruct...
106-Dominic: Punk Singer, Building an Excavation Business, Married to a Chess Master, Fellow Podcaster, Was a JNCO Wearer, Very Lucky to Have 2 Bad @$$ Moms
June 07, 2021 17:40 - 2 hours - 288 MBDominic shares stories about growing up on a farm, pop punk rocking in the late 90’s, meeting his wife, falling in love, similarities between music and construction business (4:18), selling merch while touring, emo boys connecting with the music, classic story of being discovered, 1st coachella experience (37:55), moving to Oregon with a model, touring straining their relationship, being stranded in Texas and overcoming other touring obstacles (1:13:20), the end of his touring days and embra...
105-Payge: Indie Soul Musician from Seattle, Contestant on Season 19 of The Voice, Not a Grudge Holder, Hates Journaling, Wild Child
June 03, 2021 12:33 - 2 hours - 271 MBPayge shares stories about feeling unsure on stage, how she got into music, trying to gain exposure and making money from her music, her process for composing/writing music (3:37), why Justin Bieber is AWESOME, preferring music over lyrics, separating Michael Jackson’s music from his actions, striving to be an original musician and interviewee (35:20), not liking to play 50 questions with people, teachers envying her free sprit, choral group drama (1:11:46), her experience on the voice, bein...
104-Ash: Comedian, Too Real for Corporate Employment, Thinks Ur Phone’s Mic and Camera are Alway On, Enjoys Spreading Misinformation b/c it’s Funny
May 31, 2021 14:26 - 2 hours - 294 MBAsh shares stories about organizing comedy shows in Australia, organic brand building, his 1st show at 19, deciding to commit to comedy and his creative process of joke writing (4:22), getting stage time at house parties, dealing with hecklers, comedic influences, (36:56), thoughts on Bigfoot’s existence, religious beliefs, information being manipulated through search engines (1:25:37), being marketed to b/c of technology, not liking the cult mentality of corporations, and his “Best 1st fo...
103-Dr. Jeff: Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology Dept. of Biological Sciences Idaho State University
May 27, 2021 16:52 - 2 hours - 319 MBDr. Jeff shares sasquatch stories about determining average height, eating habits and food availability, Sasquatch Scat (4:02), meat eating evidence, aggressive behaviors, possible discovery of a homesite, hair having no medulla (36:53), tracking seasonal movement and repeat appearances, Bigfoot Field Research Organization certified curators validating footprints, why there has not been a Sasquatch body found (1:06:23), determining life expectancy, the term “Missing Link” being a misnomer,...
102-Pete: Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Office Job Hater, Co-Owner of a Gym, Son of the Best Athlete in the Family, Knows Very Little About Farming, Doctor Puncher
May 25, 2021 17:43 - 2 hours - 253 MBPete shares stories about MMA fighting and Jiu Jitsu, sacrificing to be a next level fighter, social media affecting pay days, and the importance of rolling the right way (3:28), the difference in women’s mentality when fighting, growing up playing various sports, dealing with injuries, daddy daughter relationships, opening the gym and debating expansion (40:00) importance of reputation within Jiu Jitsu, what to look for when picking a gym, black belt promotion, and his “Best 1st for Last” 1...
101-Ravi: Neo Science Lover, Inactive Member of the AeroAstro Club, Less of a Sports Guy, Blogger, Aspired to be like Nate Silver, Quote Enthusiast
May 20, 2021 00:09 - 3 hours - 401 MBRavi shares stories about good reads, being inspired by WWII heroes and ideals, carbon capture ideas, picking Northwestern (3:46), regrets about his college picking process, desires to work for Tesla, running prediction models inspired by the 2016 Olympics, intellectual property rights (44:57), Elon vs Bezos and satellite internet, personal freedoms, traditional news feeds, defending truthful ideas on social media (1:32:20), exploring conscience, ethics and batman’s story arc, movies bein...
100-Jennifer: New York Times Best Selling Author, Talented at Covering Wealthy Communities, Free Lance Journalist, Entertainment Weekly Vet, Dennis Rodman Stalker… Sorta,
May 18, 2021 15:43 - 2 hours - 241 MBJennifer shares stories about her fondness for Caroline Kepnes, Reporting on Dennis Rodman for her 1st newspaper job, working for Entertainment Weekly in the early 2000’s (4:00), hoping to get asked out by celebrities like Toby Maguire & Justin Theroux, writing process for Seinfeldia and When Women Invented Television, being influenced by hanging around Celebrities (44:58), traveling adventures while working for Entertainment Weekly, internet's effect on reporting and magazines, benefits of...
99-Comedian Rob J: Famous (Just Not Discovered), Blackballed in Chattanooga, Trains like a D-1 Athlete, X Military, Perplexed by CSPAN’s Boringness, Believes in 4 to 5 Year Plans
May 14, 2021 00:57 - 2 hours - 275 MBComedian Rob J shares stories about how quarantine killed his life and comedic routines, comedy being based in truths (3:25), enlisting with in the Military to get to bigger cities for comedic purposes, open mics at a Nigerian Restaurant, writing bits and engaging audiences (43:02), limits of internet comedy b/c of the lack of human interaction, just in case famous editing of social media, and his “Best 1st for Last” Losing his virginity at 26 b/c of an experience with a grenade (1:36:58) ...
98-Evan: Kid Peligroso, Black Belt, Team USA Combat Sambo Member, Promoters Dream, Stoic, Red Robin GM
May 12, 2021 12:42 - 3 hours - 334 MBEvan shares stories about his MMA and Combat Sambo career, going from being bullied to being the bully, focusing on getting better at fighting not impressing others (3:39) getting his Black Belt in Jiu Jitsu, learning lessons from running a trail marathon, balancing corporate interests with restaurant worker’s wants, (37:19), career goals of working for himself and helping the youth, training police to have more confidence in their physical and mental states, the affects of Stoicism on his ...
97: Janis Hanwell Candidate for Cape Henlopen School Board’s At Large Seat
May 08, 2021 22:53 - 2 hours - 246 MBJanis shares stories about her teaching and administrative background, how school finance works in Delaware for special education and teacher units, the operations referendum, early intervention and utilizing teacher units (3:41), hiring administrators and empowering them, experience with negotiating teacher contracts, time requirements of being a school board member (39:24), being on the Delaware School Board Association, challenges for schools to reopen, plan A for school in the Fall of 20...
96-Ashley Murray Candidate for Cape Henlopen School Board’s At Large Seat
May 08, 2021 22:39 - 2 hours - 302 MBAshley shares stories about growing up in the Cape region, her children’s experience in the Cape District, Critical Race Theory and House Bill 198 (3:14), focusing tax dollars on students not administration, priorities for a budget, grouping students by skill not age (46:10), grading and retention policies, increasing student accountability, climate surveys to check in on student’s home life, questioning if diversity can be added into all curriculums and classes (1:25:52), the main points o...
95-Queon: Owner/Co-Founder of Summer J Pops, Beach Lover, Healthy Food Advocate, Father of a Future Fisherman, Former Special Assistant to the SuperIntendent of Boston Public Schools
May 05, 2021 13:18 - 2 hours - 229 MBQueon shares stories about the origins of his name, dad brags and parenting philosophies, the inspiration behind Summer J pops (3:26) factors behind getting into the popsicle business, providing healthier cleaner choices in all food landscapes, constantly learning and growing the business (39:30), being a part of the Dolphins Challenge Cancer Event, importance of being systematic and persistent in growing his customer base, being an African American entrepreneur, his “Best 1st for Last...
94-Andrey: Artist with a Tattoo Gun, Minimalist, Scientific Man, Gravitates Towards Old People and Normies, A Mediator of Sorts, Possibly my Twin Flame
May 03, 2021 01:18 - 2 hours - 330 MBAndrey shares stories about going minimalist, dealing with society and divisiveness, being turned off by social media’s polarizing ways, tattooing himself, and what a 7k NFT would get the buyer (3:38), women being good muses for music, relationship drama, creating energy and influencing one’s environment (54:49), letting go of desires, expectations, and his shit, drinking opening up a body to spirits, why he creates, making music videos, and his “Best 1st for Last” going to Hawaii for the 1...
93-Duncan: Life Saver, Swim and Football Coach, Entrepreneur, Level 2 Snow Board Instructor, Fitness Coach, 1st time Podcast Guest
April 28, 2021 01:34 - 3 hours - 348 MBDuncan shares stories about believing in Angel numbers , personal development, Getting to the Caribbean, training kids to swim, resuscitating a girl pool side (3:07), how his friend’s suicide saved his life, changing physical and mental habits, importance of manifesting and meditation (44:04), moving to the Caribbean and adjusting to the culture, racial issues on the island, coaching a football player accused of murder, being robbed for 30 dollars (1:22:52), emitting low energy causing bad...
92-Dominic: Actor, Huge Disney Person, Not Much of a Singer, Best Dallas Winston Ever, Embraces Rejection, Optimist
April 25, 2021 03:45 - 2 hours - 256 MBDominic shares stories about how he got into acting, being the best Dallas Winston ever, studying for roles as a youngster (4:11), appreciation for method actors, learning lines, trying out for and acting in Lessons From a Moon Walk, booking his own acting jobs, getting use to being told no, finding acting opportunities and applying for roles (35:00), his last project, his 1st lead role in The Will, being intimate with fellow co-actresses, crying on command, and his “Best 1st for Last” 1st ...
91-Kyle: Science Enthusiast, Gamer Dad, Avid Reader, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Quiet, College Student
April 21, 2021 18:29 - 2 hours - 226 MBKyles shares stories about getting off Facebook, choosing remote learning for his daughter, gaming, being a science enthusiast and his desire to go to college (3:16), moving to Wyoming to be closer to his dad, remodeling jobs in Cali that bothered his conscience, being perceived as anti-social (36:41), getting meaningful tattoos, trying to find religion in his early 20’s, enjoying physics and a cluster f%ck of “Best 1st for Last” about not joining the military, wanting to know get to know h...
90-Lars: Dad, Business Owner, Podcast Loving Canadian, Hockey Enthusiast, Pro-Quitting, Wanna Be 9 year old
April 19, 2021 16:14 - 2 hours - 304 MBLars shares stories about managing social media use with his kids, secret service stories, polarization of gun rights and COVID in Canada and the USA, his need to live a different life in the Okanagan Valley (3:55), media selling fear, benefits of competitive sports, growing up an atheist on a farm to now reading the bible, working hard in the wrong direction (38:45), the pressure of escaping a capitalistic centered lifestyle, trying to become a good person, relationship issues with his ex...
89-Josh: Farmer, Furniture Builder, Texan, Football Player, Loquacious, Truth Speaker, Audio Book Lover, Business Owner
April 14, 2021 17:54 - 2 hours - 224 MBJosh shares stories (and thoughts) about putting his 2 cents out there, applying fundamental principals to life, science and religion, dealing with ADHD (3:32), injury derailing his athletic hopes, mushrooms leading to a deeper spirituality, slicing his achilles with a pick ax and dealing with other injuries (33:22), learning truth after football with audio books, challenging other people’s knowledge, moral absolutes (1:19:39), “Best 1st for Last” 1st time he decided to take a step back and...
88-Anne: Ares, Nomad, Life Coach, Wii-Keeper, Possessor of Both Masculine and Feminine Energy, List Maker
April 09, 2021 02:10 - 2 hours - 202 MBAnne shares stories about going nomadic, arbitrary deadline setting, exploring why she was codependent (3:30), sitting alone and thinking about herself, examining core beliefs, getting ghosted by an ex then haunted by his return (39:43), finding connections in her “5 lives lived” with past relationships including her marriage in 2013 (1:11:55), creating lists of wants and no longer put up with’s for future relationships, using COVID time for positives, getting into running (1:49:22), her...
87-David: Director of CBD Nation, Hangs with Quantum Physicists, Asmatic, Piano Player, Israeli Military Vet, Doesn’t Believe Suit and Tie Wearers
October 15, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 143 MBDavid shares stories about the stigma around cannabis use, how cultures portray it, a Ted Talk changing his personal views on pot, getting people comfortable while interviewing them, and discovering the structure of a documentary while shooting (4:06), an anonymous source asking him to make a documentary about CBD, kundalini yoga healing his asthma and sparking his belief in natural medicines, veterans in America feeling isolated b/c so few in America serve where in Israel there is a commun...
87- David (Short Story) “Bud” of the Joke No More
October 13, 2020 00:20 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBDavid shares a short story about how his personal views on cannabis were changed b/c of a ted talk he watched which lead to him learning the many health benefits CBD had to offer people. To Get 2 Know more about David go to his website www.davidjaku.com or www.cbdnationfilm.com And the movie can be seen: YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N7KdRgl5Io ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/cbd-nation/id1524736146?ls=1 AMAZON https://www.amazon.com/CBD-Nation-Jennifer-Lanksbur...
86: Michelle- Schizophrenic.nyc Creator, Free Lance Web Designer, Former College Lacrosse Player, One Time Sleep Away Camp Counselor, Life Guard for Life
October 08, 2020 11:16 - 2 hours - 235 MBMichelle shares stories about the challenges of being socially outgoing while dealing with Schizophrenia, getting the cops called on her in college for cutting herself and subsequently getting beat down, feeling like she deserved to feel pain and started cutting herself (3:11), going to school to be a graphic designer, difficulties keeping a job, being an artist as a way to cope with her anxiety, summer camp counseling at a sleep away camp during the summer (32:04), living in NYC during C...
86-Michelle (Short Story) Crisis Call Beatdown
October 05, 2020 16:17 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBMichelle shares a short story about an internet troll leaving nasty comments when she shared the story of a cop beating her down during a crisis call while in college when it was reported that she had cut herself. To Get 2 Know more about Michelle or get some of her clothing and merch, check out her website https://www.schizophrenic.nyc/
85:Melanie- Retired Police Officer, Mental Health Advocate, Overcoming PTSI (the I is not a typo), Loves her Wife, Kids, and Family, Softball Star
September 29, 2020 18:49 - 4 hours - 403 MBMelanie shares stories about how she got into law enforcement, the importance of making mental health a priority for officers, the impact of her Field Training Officers on her career and perspective, being trained on controlling situations and leadership (3:08), making stops for stats and how those “performance quotas” help your chances of being promoted, mentally checking out b/c of the mental stress of the job, the institutional stigma behind expressing your trauma, being fired for her men...
85-Melanie: Retired Police Officer, Mental Health Advocate, Overcoming PTSI (the I is not a typo), Loves her Wife, Kids, and Family, Softball Star
September 29, 2020 18:49 - 4 hours - 403 MBMelanie shares stories about how she got into law enforcement, the importance of making mental health a priority for officers, the impact of her Field Training Officers on her career and perspective, being trained on controlling situations and leadership (3:08), making stops for stats and how those “performance quotas” help your chances of being promoted, mentally checking out b/c of the mental stress of the job, the institutional stigma behind expressing your trauma, being fired for her men...
85-Melanie (Short Story) I Was Angry as F#$%!
September 28, 2020 15:58 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBMelanie shares a short story about losing her job as a police officer and having to fight for 3 years to be reinstated all while dealing with her own PTSD Subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to get her full episode when it’s released tomorrow. To Get 2 Know more about Melanie... check out her instagram @mikeska56 or Twitter @melaniemikeska She can also be contacted through email deputyjo @ msn . com WCPR West Coast Post Trauma Retreat is the retreat she credits for saving her life https...
85: Melanie (Short Story) I Was Angry as F#$%!
September 28, 2020 15:58 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBMelanie shares a short story about losing her job as a police officer and having to fight for 3 years to be reinstated all while dealing with her own PTSD Subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to get her full episode when it’s released tomorrow. To Get 2 Know more about Melanie... check out her instagram @mikeska56 or Twitter @melaniemikeska She can also be contacted through email deputyjo @ msn . com WCPR West Coast Post Trauma Retreat is the retreat she credits for saving her life https...
84-Xackery: Director of Nothing Without You and Chain Gang, NYU Grad, Vegetarian, Hardest Name to Spell Correctly on the Entire Planet
September 25, 2020 00:54 - 2 hours - 219 MBXackery shares stories about television producing being his bread and butter, COVID’s effect on film workers, his 1st paying job with Trauma Life in ER, getting people to open up and share their stories, relationship between actors and directors (3:40), learning about shooting films at NYU, differences in USC and NYU for film students, measuring/defining the success of a film, showing at film festivals, why he put his movies on Amazon Prime, (41:12), artists building a platform for their pr...
84-Xackery (Short Story) What’s True Here?
September 23, 2020 23:42 - 26 minutes - 36 MBXackery shares a short story about his time at NYU learning about shooting films and the ways to tell a story through directing. Xackery’s full pod will be out tomorrow. Be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to get it. To Get 2 Know More about Xackery check out his films and IG/Twitter Nothing Without You https://amzn.to/3bPDV0E American Chain Gang http://amzn.to/2g8hVGN Instagram/Twitter @XackeryIrving
83-Olesya: Founder of Slow Fashion Bus, UpCycler, Mom of 2, Teacher, Believer in Sustainable Fashion, Pretty Darn Creative and Crafty
September 22, 2020 01:19 - 1 hour - 154 MBOlesya share stories about life in Dubai during her early 20’s, 70% of donated clothing in the UK being sold in 2nd hand markets as fast fashion and the sustainability issues that come along with that, environmental cost of cheap clothing (2:57), teaching sewing classes for UpCycling older clothing, leaving corporate companies b/c of a mini-mental breakdown, creating her Up-Cycling fashion business, expanding her sewing skills through self-teaching (31:42), COVID’s impact on mom life and sch...
83-Olesya (Short Story) It’s Never Really Thrown Away
September 21, 2020 15:51 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBOlesya shares a short story about the impact of cheap clothing and over buying on the environment and 3rd world countries, as well as the mental wellness benefits fo sewing. Olesya’s full pod will be out tomorrow. Be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to not miss it. To Get 2 Know more about Olesya go to her website https://slowfashionbus.co.uk/
82-Cassie: Ultra Marathon Runner, Naked and Afraid Particpant, Spanish Olive Farm Owner, Support Puppy Lover, Vegetarian, Scarred Fire Dancer
September 18, 2020 00:52 - 3 hours - 256 MBCassie shares stories about being deported from Bulgaria back to the USA b/c of COVID, why she has a emotional support dog, how she and her partner wound up in Bulgaria and what it’s like to live there (4:02), owning an Olive Farm in Spain and fixing it up, tips on purchasing discount farms in other countries (42:54), becoming an Ultra Marathon Runner, running 122 miles straight in the Himalayas, her training and diet for running, what she does while running so far and the importance of he...
82-Cassie (Short Story) 2 Days in an Airport Jail
September 17, 2020 00:13 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBCassie shares a short story about being deported from Bulgaria back to the USA b/c of the COVID outbreak where the experience included 2 days in an airport jail with her partner and dog, Spain rejecting them and spending 6 months in the states going from hotel to hotel. Her full pod will be out tomorrow, so be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod and not miss it. You can follow Cassie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/run_like_hell/
81-Geeg: Caretaker and Keeper of the Chronicles of Captain Ahab, Inspirational Speak, Doer of Just About Any Adventure, Avid Listener of the Getting2KnowUpod
September 15, 2020 00:09 - 2 hours - 239 MBGeeg shares stories about speaking at former guest @dilldaddy ’s college which lead to a bucket list goal of hiking Everest, developing relationships b/c of Ahab, Geeg’s grandfather commandeering Ahab in 1943 before going on his Navy voyage (3:16), acquiring Ahab when he was 19 and taking him to college, meeting the Dean of Students at Yellow Stone and being invited to speak at a college which lead to motivational speaking (37:05), COVID giving him an opportunity to recharge with Ahab, goin...
81-Geeg: (Short Story) The Origin of Captain Ahab
September 14, 2020 00:41 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBGeeg shares a short story of how Captain Ahab came to be after a night of drinking back in 1943, when his grandfather and some navy buddies wanted to prank local port people. Geeg’s full pod will be out tomorrow, so be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to not miss it. To Get 2 Know more about Geeg and Captain Ahab you can go to https://ahabsadventures.com/ or follow Geeg/Ahab on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ahabsadventures/
80-Stephanie: DSEA Union President
September 12, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 103 MBStephanie shares stories about figuring out what education looks like for subjects during remote learning, challenges of enforcing CDC guidelines with kids in schools, pre-COVID platforms of social justice and mental health (3:20), the union wanting delay in person learning 6 weeks to learn more about COVID, teachers with underlying health issues working in the building or remotely (26:35), the union not taking a position on public school sports, supporting best practices for on-line learni...
79-Adam: Director of Wait, Wait Don’t Kill Me, Subtitle Writer, Substitute Teacher, Atheist Since the Age of 5, Former Film Critic, Master Multi-Tasker
September 11, 2020 02:21 - 3 hours - 307 MBAdam shares stories about seeing Chris Rock in a video store back in 2003 dealing with a “Karen”, budgets being held against independent movies, getting his dog for this 30th b-day gift, growing up Jewish and turning Atheist (3:08), trying to shoot his next film dealing with the political system, metoo, and accusations during COVID, rewriting subtitles for movies and only being 50% of the way there for translating the true meaning of foreign films, the origin of common phrases that shouldn’t...
79-Adam (Short Story) Excuse Me…. Do You Work Here?
September 10, 2020 00:42 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBAdam shares a short story about viewing white privilege back in 2003 when Chris Rock was approached by a woman thinking he worked as a clerk in a video store while he waiting hoping to ask Chris to sign his Leonard Part 6 (which is a Bill Cosby film bust). His full episode will be out tomorrow, but today subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to have it waiting for you. To Get 2 Know More about Adam and his movie, Wait, Wait, Don’t Kill Me just click below: https://thecolonialtheatre.com/...
78-Candi Shell/Dan: Her Highness the Beautiful Most Illustrious, Parody Song Writer/Singer, Artist Extraordinar, Possessor of Moisturizing Secrets, Song Stealer, 1st to Slur on the Pod
September 08, 2020 00:16 - 3 hours - 328 MBCandi Shell and Dan share stories about her parody song writing process, moisturizing secretes, connecting with the movie Show Girls, and more about her parody song writing history (3:51), Africa by Toto being a great song, sketch comedy on Hawaiian Public Access TV, Dungeons and Drag Queens short narrative (45:04), Dan Paul comes on and talks about what it’s like to be Candi Shell, spending time in Europe where he broke up with a boyfriend while tripping on shrooms b/c of his treatment to...
78-Candi Shell (Short Story) Gonna Take Some Time to Do the Things We Never Had
September 07, 2020 01:44 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBCandi Shell and I spend too much time talking about Africa by Toto and warning listeners about not F’ng with high school poetry teachers. Candi’s and Dan’s full pod will be out tomorrow. Subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to not miss it. To know more about Candi Shell and Dan (who are trying to set the record for most links in a podcast description) check out: IG - @misscandishell & @sirdanpaul TikTok - @misscandishell Twitter - @candishell FB - Facebook.com/candishell YouTube.com/...
77-Scott: Podcast Host, Ultra Runner, Computer Tutor, Social Media Sleuth, Silky Smooth Voice
September 04, 2020 00:08 - 2 hours - 239 MBScott share’s stories about his What Was That Like podcast guests, like a 19 year old who was wrongfully convicted of raping a 9 year old, podcast hosting strategies like finding guests and help them to feel comfortable speaking (3:14), his prior podcasting experience with Ultra Runners, interviewing a lady who was shot 12 times at her place of employment (34:30), asking why to unusual episodes like when a man decided to eat his amputated foot, types of stories he doesn’t get into and mora...
77-Scott (Short Story) Can I Have My Foot?
September 03, 2020 00:17 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBScott shares a short story about interviewing a man who decided to eat his own foot with his friends after a motorcycle accident led to his foot being amputated. Scott’s full episode will be out tomorrow, so subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to not miss it. For more information about Scott go to his website www.whatwasthatlike.com
76-Terrique: NJAC Offensive Rookie of the Year, High School Football State Champ, Father, Future Accountant, Musician, Orange Juice Lover
September 01, 2020 00:29 - 1 hour - 147 MBTerrique shares stories about his football journey thus far from high school to college, staying mentally strong through adversity, learning to make his circle a little tighter (3:14), find success playing D3 football and in the college classroom, majoring in accounting, hopes of opening a music studio (33:33), why he’s taking online classes through Del Tech, D1 dreams, and tips to be better prepared for college ball (56:53), “Best 1st for Last” 1st time going to jail and realizing how much...
76-Terrique (Short Story) Either You Want it or You Don’t
August 31, 2020 00:36 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBTerrique shares a story about how he wishes he would have taken the SAT’s more seriously, running a 4:42 at the National Combine and winning a state championship at Woodbridge opening up college football opportunities until he got into a situation his senior year. Terrique's full episode will be out tomorrow, so subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod to not miss it. You can friend/follow Terrique on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terrique.riddick and/or Instagram https://www.instagram.c...
75-Eric: Preacher, Husband, Author, Bass Player, Advocate of Wind-Pants as Formal Wear
August 28, 2020 00:37 - 2 hours - 210 MBEric shares stories about COVID home hair cuts and clothing choices, youth pastors being stylish, virtual preaching and the affects of the shutdown on people’s identity (3:34), being frustrated the spiritual manipulation he was seeing in the church at 17, denominational fences that get built (25:06), determining goals for a church and the science behind branding a church to become successful, battling getting too big of a congregation and burn-out (53:14), dealing with his wounds to be a be...
75-Eric (Short Story) Seeing Behind the Curtain
August 27, 2020 04:56 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBEric shares a “Short Story” about his days in a youth group performing at different church gatherings where he became aware of the spiritual manipulation that can occur in churches. His full episode will be out tomorrow, so be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod today. To know more about Eric check out his facebook page Facebook.com/feralchristian and/or website https://theferalchristian.com/
74-YV: Coder, Tweeter, Gamer, Investor, Chess Player, Half-Liar, High School Wrestler,Elementary School Recess Soccer Goalie
August 25, 2020 02:48 - 3 hours - 299 MBYV shares stories about the potential pitfalls he’s trying to avoid by posting on the internet anonymously, what people can control vs what they should control, growing up in the age of addictive entertainment (3:27), partaking in Bid-Week for a frat and quickly realizing frats aren’t for him (37:44), his 1st “Best 1st for Last” 1st time being a line cook and what he learned about life by working in restaurants (1:07:03), ENCORE getting into trading and entrepreneurship, creating a twitte...
74-YV (Short Story) I Also Play Fighting Games
August 24, 2020 02:40 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBYV shares a “Short Story” about playing Super Smash Bros Melee competitively and the environment at tournaments including an older guy with his mom cheering. YV’s full pod will be out tomorrow, so be sure to subscribe to the Getting 2 Know U Pod today to not miss it! You can also check out YV on twitter @yvtweets or a couple of his articles https://medium.com/@yvtakesrisks
73-Menna: Dosy Bikes Founder, Journalist, Start Up Entrepreneur, Licensed Scooter Rider and Instructor, Never Been Pepper Sprayed
August 21, 2020 03:35 - 1 hour - 141 MBMenna shares stories about Dosy Bike’s mission, why empowering women to be more independent is needed in the Egypt (3:20), being a journalist in the middle east and cover women’s rights, the work place harassment women can face, the job market and public education in Egypt (26:09), working with start-up’s inspiring her to start her own business, women’s safety as delivery drivers, training women in the region, the difficulties in affording scooters, how Dosy is helping with that, benefits ...