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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44-Sandahl (Short Story) Overcoming
June 12, 2020 12:54 - 16 minutes - 23 MBSandahl shares stories from her past where she was the victim of domestic abuse from her son's father while being a teen mother.
43-Dan: Marine Biologist, Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, Naked and Afraid Contestant, Bloody Mary Sipper (and Dropper)
June 10, 2020 12:26 - 2 hours - 178 MBDan shares stories about Hawaiian living and being a marine biologist (4:20), growing up as a “weird” kid in upstate New York and how his homosexuality has become normalized (33:47), going to Mexico to be on Naked and Afraid where he and Holly survived the brutal cold and how he rose his PSR rating (55:35), serving the Peace Corps in Nicaragua where he taught kids who played jokes with scorpions, saved a dog in heat from aggressive potential mates, went drunken cow riding, and had a pretend...
43-Dan (Short Story) Wild Times with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua
June 09, 2020 11:54 - 29 minutes - 40 MBDan shares stories about serving with the Peace Corps in Nicaragua where he taught kids who played jokes with scorpions, saved a dog in heat from aggressive potential mates, went drunken cow riding, and had a pretend girlfriend.
39-Cliff: Action Plan for System Reform
June 08, 2020 03:29 - 1 minute - 127 MBCliff shares knowledge on how to turn protests into progress by talking about the roll the home plays in developing beliefs as well as the good ol’ boy system’s influence in government positions (5:10), the two tentacles into system reform: a change in philosophy and legislative change to enforce the change in philosophy including the examination of police unions escaping accountability, revoking certification from dismissed officers (23:30), amending the Officers’ Bill of Rights, and how...
42-Juwan: Current Doctoral Student, Counselor, 4 Year College Basketball Starter, Delawarean, HBCU Alumni, Raised Right (Props to His Parents)
June 06, 2020 02:01 - 2 hours - 200 MBJuwan shares stories about his educational experiences from being referred for special educational services as an elementary student, to being a college basketball player and now obtaining his doctorate degree ( 5:10), being a college basketball player and the importance of grades (#cribuniversity), how not being eligible affects options, and what college coaches look for in a recruit (38:29), Choosing his daughter over a semi-pro career, enrolling in grad classes at Del State, the influe...
42-Juwan (Short Story) Paraprofessional to Professional Counselor
June 05, 2020 01:23 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this excerpt from Juwan's full Getting2knowUpod, Juwan shares the motivation and story behind his choice to move on from being a para-professional in the school system to a professional counselor.
41-Dillion: Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, Intellectual, Overcomer, Man’s Man w/out the Toxic Masculinity, Language Lover, Enjoyer of Thought Excursions.
June 04, 2020 12:38 - 2 hours - 217 MBDillian shares stories about how Run Ur Age allows him to reflect on the trials and successes of his life (3:00), balancing his D2 wrester/Muay Thai training with the power of feeling vulnerable and moving away from his physical body through language and thought (25:52), his travels around the globe including his peace core trip to Nepal and going to Thailand (1:00:20), being a 1st generation college student despite his father and brothers attempts to hold him back because of their insecurit...
41-Dillian: Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, Intellectual, Overcomer, Man’s Man w/out the Toxic Masculinity, Language Lover, Enjoyer of Thought Excursions.
June 04, 2020 12:38 - 2 hours - 217 MBDillian shares stories about how Run Ur Age allows him to reflect on the trials and successes of his life (3:00), balancing his D2 wrester/Muay Thai training with the power of feeling vulnerable and moving away from his physical body through language and thought (25:52), his travels around the globe including his peace core trip to Nepal and going to Thailand (1:00:20), being a 1st generation college student despite his father and brothers attempts to hold him back because of their insecurit...
41- Dillian (Short Story) Running My Age
June 02, 2020 12:07 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBDillian shares a short story why at 20 he decided to run a mile for his his age on his birthday and the mental health benefits he gets from it.
40-Lauren: Lion Attack Survivor, Naked and Afraid Contestant, Ethical Agnostic, Math Tutor, Annoying Hipster
May 31, 2020 12:52 - 2 hours - 235 MBLauren shares stories about how awesome American Walmarts and Chain restaurants are compared to Canada’s (3:19), relationships between contestants on Naked and Afraid and her scariest moments on the show (23:30), surviving a lion attack while volunteering at a wildlife rehab center in Africa (48:21), becoming comfortable with awkwardness real quick on the show like when she had ticks in her a$$ and then readjusting to civilization (1:08:45), combating suffering on the show (1:55:18), want...
40-Lauren (Short Story) I Survived a Lion Attack
May 30, 2020 11:55 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBLauren shares a story of when she was attacked by a lion while volunteering at a wildlife rehab center in Africa. Her full episode, with so much more about her, will drop tomorrow.
39-Cliff: Proud HBCU Alumni and Professor, Proprietor of CHNN, Photographer, Unapologetically Black, Southern DE Local
May 28, 2020 15:16 - 2 hours - 208 MBCliff share stories about growing up in Lewes, De and the African American history of the “Upper South” (5:24), the need for people to code switch and Obama’s impact on African American’s perspectives (43:48), Segregation on Lewes Beach and community policing within a small town (1:09:33), importance of attending a HBCU and racial hurdles he overcame to get there (1:30:00), historical misconceptions, perspectives, and WTF’s!!!! (1:50:46), “Best 1st For Last” 1st job where he was cal...
39-Cliff (Short Story) 2nd Grade Shenanigans
May 27, 2020 16:06 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBCliff shares a story about mischievous behavior when he was in 2nd grade and the teacher left the class unattended for a smoke break. Cliff's full Getting2knowUpod episode to follow!
38-Jorge: Accountant, Founding Member of the Medellin Cartel, Christian, Narco, Businessman, Nerd, Mentor,
May 26, 2020 12:14 - 3 hours - 296 MBJorge share stories about how becoming a poor immigrant from Cuba still has him waking up at four thirty every morning (4:55), how he went from the definition of a nerd accounting for the federal bank in Miami to becoming in charge of North American cocaine distribution for the Medellin Cartel (28:44), digs a little deeper into how he gradually cross the the legal line including an encounter with Noregia in Panama (57:08), “Best 1st For Last” when he went lost millions and found meaning (1...
38-Jorge (Short Story 5) Money Laundering
May 25, 2020 11:27 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBJorge shares about how he used 5th amendment source income to launder coke money and how his lawyer ultimately got him in jail.
38-Jorge (Short Story 4) Glorifying Narcos and Pablo Escobar Dying
May 24, 2020 12:56 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBJorge shares about why the Narco culture is so appealing to people and how he believes Pablo Escobar died.
38-Jorge (Short Story 3) Jailed and Tortured in Panama
May 23, 2020 12:06 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBJorge shares the story of when he went against his godfather's advice by agreeing to purchase Coke from the Bolivian government, which led to his inprisonment in Panama because of a plane crash.
38-Jorge (Short Story 2) The Miserable Millionaire
May 22, 2020 13:45 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBJorge shares the story of how he went from partying and drugs to falling in love with a Jewish Carpenter
38-Jorge (Short Story 1) Accountant to Drug Lord
May 21, 2020 19:48 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBJorge shares the story of how he went from laundering money for cocaine dealers to becoming the head of North American Cocaine Operations.
37-Laura Lea: Singer, Song Writer, Musician, Teacher, Future Left-Handed Guitar Player, Joyful Self-Checker-Outer, Occasional Shunner.
May 20, 2020 19:49 - 2 hours - 220 MBLaura Lea shares stories about the joyful grind of regularly performing and juggling relationships while traveling all around the east coast (4:20), dealing with acceptance breaking into the music scene and in her other "day jobs" including some catty @$$ car dealership chicks (17:43), Quitting her day job, joining a band as the lead singer, and making her own music (39:41), how she gained confidence to become a singer and her spiteful mental paragraph to one of the mean girls from the deale...
36-Kara: Ultra Positive Person, Conquest of Bliss Podcast Host, Former Addict, Canada's #1Ferry Hater
May 19, 2020 01:23 - 3 hours - 285 MBKara shares stories about her Conquest of Bliss podcast (4:32), being raised in the church, being bullied at 10 and drinking at 12, (34:54), being sent to a foster home in Missouri then coming back home to Canada at 15 and getting into a life of sex and drugs (58:40), being kicked out of her house, moving into a meth party house, and becoming addicted to crack (1:36:06), moving back home and relapsing into her addiction and attempting suicide (2:09:18), dating her neighbor, that's 15 years ...
35-Libbie: (V/B)logger, Adrenaline Junkie, Social Anthropologist, Peripatetic Traveler, 4th Dimensional Being
May 17, 2020 12:51 - 2 hours - 205 MBLibbie shares stories about meeting her husband Tyler in Belize (6:12), Cookie, her "therapy" dog, coming into her life at 17 when she moved in with her older boyfriend and how that relationship became toxic (35:54), going to NYC to intern with Metro Ministries, becoming a Co-Pastor, coked up car dealers, and questioning her spiritual beliefs (59:40), her 4 month trip where Adrenalin Junkie and Drunk Libbie are discovered while she shifts from Christianity to the Universe being her source of...
34-Luke: Ancestral Earth Skill Teacher, 3x Naked & Afraid Contestant, Holistic Survival School Founder, Apex Predator with Anything Pointy, Low Post Hooper,
May 16, 2020 14:13 - 2 hours - 176 MBLuke shares stories about his favorite Naked and Afraid challenge which was the 21 days alone in South Africa (9:55), letting his thinking mind go and trusting generations of survivor spirit that is with-in him to hunt (19:20), coping with being alone for 21 days (39:50), partner drama on a 40 day challenge in Columbia where the groups survival supplies get thrown into a river (51:43), being stalked by a leopard in Namibia (Skelton Coast) during his 1st 21 day challenge (1:04:31), naked and ...
33- Olivia: Director, Photographer, Creative Creator, Manhattan Sipper, Cereal Dater (was), Schadenfreude Believer (when deserved), Hopeful Survivor Contestant
May 14, 2020 15:28 - 3 hours - 292 MBOlivia shares stories about going to a Canadian University (5:40), directing the Rocky Horror Show (16:05), her 20's existential crisis with her future, dating, self love, and drifting away from Catholicism (36:00), her motivation for becoming Miss 1000 Islands and competing in beauty pageants (58:00), sipping Manhattans with her parents and doing the Front Door Project during quarantine (1:12:38), an X boyfriend reneging on a offer to move with him to Germany (1:31:00), "Best 1st for Last" ...
32-Spencer: Yogi, Canadian, Ayahuasca Tea Sipper, Mental Health Advocate, Realist, Spontaneous Adventurer
May 12, 2020 23:26 - 2 hours - 210 MBSpencer starts by sharing how Yoga is more than stretching with a shallow skimming of the 8 limbs (7:00), then shares about his journey to becoming a yogi (49:50), started by dealing with his video game playing passions and over drinking (1:08:10), then gets into the life realizations that come from conversation with a spiritual channeler and taking magic mushrooms (1:12:10), his trip to Peru for a Shaman led Ayahuasca tea journey into his mind and reality (1:34:40), going to Costa Rica for ...
31-Jen: Proud Fit Mama, Ted Talker, Author, Yogi, Innercise Creative Genius, Ice cream Lover
May 11, 2020 20:25 - 2 hours - 168 MBJen share stories on: the inspiration for #innercise (4:30), attraction and one's 6th sense being a result of heart's Electro Magnetic Frequency (17:00), going from the masculine to feminine phase of her life by trusting the universe and participating in a 10 day meditation retreat (42:30), how her back injury led her to stop being so superficial and starting FitMama (46:00), philosophy on coaching girls (1:00:25), her families values developing her drive and competitiveness (1:09:29), the p...
30-Ryan: Abstractable Podcast Host, Aussie, Intellect, AVID Reader, Frugal Car Enthusiast (thanks to his pops),
May 10, 2020 00:24 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBRyan shares his thoughts and stories about his podcast, Abstractable where he and his friend delve into their love for books (5:00), personal enhancements and working from home opportunities presenting themselves during the COVID crisis (36:00), a brief thought exercise on Loony Tunes characters, like the Tasmanian Devil and Speedy Gonzales, being offensive stereotypes, and his "Best 1st for Last" (51:00) the extremely bright, sky blue 1st car he bought and tricked out for rat laps.
29-Cristen: Aspiring Musician, Inspiring Instructor, Friendly Face Willing to Conversate, Animal Mental Health Advocate, Childhood Observationist, and Young Thumper
May 09, 2020 00:04 - 3 hours - 275 MBCristen shares stories about her dog Milo and her roommate's rescue dog (3:00), the affect of the Corona Virus is having on her day-to-day life (11:00), Pocahontas being her favorite Disney Princess (along with thoughts on other royal females) (39:00), her Netflix binges and heartthrobs (50:00), Almost 30's podcast's influence on her thoughts and spirituality (60:00), anxiety and performing (79:00), bartending tales (92:00), "Best 1st for Last"- Her first time singing in front of a crowd (11...
28-Sean: Proud, Loving Father, Podcast Host, Felon, Mogwai, Hopeful Mentor/Motivational Speaker for the Youth
May 08, 2020 00:49 - 1 hour - 155 MBSean shares stories about creating his No Where to Go But Up pod (4:00), His feeling on politicians and politics (14:00), Systems, like prisons and laws, being stacked against citizens (30:00), Running for a political position in the union (46:00), His 1st arrest for inciting a riot at the age of 15 (59:00), the effects of institutionalization and finding mental health strategies (67:00), Dancing on the line while being on supervised release (100:00), and his "Best 1st for Last" the 1st time...
27-Paul: Creative as F*(K, Award Winning Toronto Artist, Street Entrepreneur, Football Field Stud, Terrible Essay Writer
May 05, 2020 16:36 - 3 hours - 254 MBPaul tells tales about life in Toronto as a commission artist, his parent's separation influencing his mentality, having the best bud in high school, playing football with future NFL players in Canada, his thought process for finding his career, Art Galleries taking too much off the top, Nipsey's influence on his mentality, Toronto Raptors basketball, website hoarder A. Melcher's connection to his branding, and his "Best 1st For Last" (2:36) His 1st Commissioned Sculpture A Warm Embrace
26-Matt: Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, Graduate Assistant Coach, D1 Team Manager, Badger 4Life, Boston Boy w/ West Coast Swag and No Hops
May 04, 2020 00:15 - 2 hours - 172 MBMatt shares stories about the many stops in his basketball career including his current position with Windward School in LA and his responsibilities there, dealing with refs, coaches who have influenced his style, managing for Wisconsin Basketball, making his own grad spot with Northeastern Basketball, advantages of kids going to a Prep School, Remembering former players and tournaments, and he shares his "Best 1st for Last" (1:54) winning the last game of a season.
25-Leyshock: Hip-Hop Artist, Multi-Talented Performer and Producer, Animal Lover, Frequent Burner and Sorta a Momma's Boy.
May 02, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 152 MBSeattle Hip-Hop Artist Leyshock shares stories about Seattle's music scene, finding his genre of performing and fit in hip-hop, stage acting drama, his family's influence on his life and mindset, the totality of his creative process, movie and music recommendations for a Boomer (me), and at 1:39 his "Best 1st For Last": 1st time getting high.
24-Blair: Actress, Photographer, (Not Just a Hand) Model, Creative Muse, Emerging Stock Swing Trader, Slot Machine Gambler
April 30, 2020 20:11 - 2 hours - 170 MBBlair shares stories about her acting career, different roles she's had and movies she's been in, the 48 hour film challenge, Covid isolation sparking creative photographing, stock trading interests (and a deep dive into my stock portfolio), Canadian living in Windsor, speculating on the Butterfly Effect, The Universe delivering Mr. Right, intrinsic human qualities and (at the 1:51 mark) her "First Best for Last" Mic Drop.
23-Sam: Peace Corps Volunteer, Photo Journalist, Investigative Reporter, Madagascar Adventurer,
April 28, 2020 23:20 - 1 hour - 143 MBSam shares stories about joining the Peace Corps and serving in Madagascar, his cross country motorcycle trip, the kindness and acceptance of the Madagascan people, becoming a investigative photo journalist, reporting on deforestation for charcoal, illegal Chinese fishing, and living with one of the last nomadic tribes on the island.
22-Jeff: Alaskan Resident, Musician, Scientist, Passive Conspiracy Theorist, Active Carnivore, Cross Country Skiing Gansta
April 27, 2020 00:16 - 2 hours - 183 MBJeff shares stories about online friendship leading to an Alaskan Adventure and family, being a musician, life in Alaska and why he cross country skis packing heat, carnivore diet, the movie Iron Sky leading to some "deep" thoughts and shallow conspiracies, and a bunch of random "Is this Shit Actually Happening" topics about moon mining, time travel, HARP communication signals, Luxembourg effect, Extraterrestrial Existence, and Tic Tac UFO.
21-Pod's Different Sponsers' Ads
April 25, 2020 01:47 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBSean puts his corny ass, creative writing out there in hopes of finding a real sponsor for the Getting2knowUpod. This is a collection of all the random objects Sean has picked to sponsor each episode of the pod. Sponsors included Mirrors, Spoons, Flour Tortillas, Fireworks, Street Signs, Picture Frames, Mugs, and many more. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the pod, or if you just want to pay so you won't have to listen to any more of these types of ads, please message us.
20-Luke: NBA Personal Trainer with Puresweat, Young Entrepreneur, Volume Shooter, Coffee and Shirley Temple Sipper, and Ruthless Monopoly Player
April 24, 2020 00:28 - 1 hour - 134 MBLuke shares his stories about Covid-19's impact on being a professional basketball trainer with puresweat, His hoop dreams turning into a nightmare (as a player), Turning his physical ailment into an extremely successful business, 1st opportunity to train an NBA player (Langston Galloway) and how he prepared for it, Thoughts, reflections, and a personal story about Kobe Bryant, Impact on his family supporting his pursuit of his dream, Middle school basketball coaching philosophy, and Frustra...
19-Andrey: Artist, Creative Deep Diver, Podcaster, Rejector of Labels, and Very Available for the Right Kinda Lady
April 21, 2020 23:54 - 2 hours - 232 MBAndrey shares stories (all sorts of them) about homelessness, value of fasting, the creative process, giving up on being a doctor and his families reaction, Russian influence on his mindset, substitute teaching mishaps, meeting Ms. Right(s) (or Ms. Wrong, but Feels Right), "Ain't no fun, if the homie can't have none... (RIP Nate Dogg), the power of celibacy,
18-Hannah: Future Doctor, Current Wellness Coach, Former Glider Pilot, Roller Derby Blocker, and Kool Kid, NEVER an Arsonist
April 20, 2020 13:09 - 2 hours - 174 MBHannah shares stories about Artificial Intelligence and Humanistic Tendencies, Glider Flying as a youth, Labels being empowering, Battling Self-Esteem Issues, Roller Derby, Social Anxiety, and Pursuing her Doctorate in Psychology.
17-Dali: Circus School Owner, Spain's Premier Entertainer for Openings, Coach, World Traveler, Intellect, and Conversationalist
April 18, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 140 MBDali shares stories about growing up upper class and deciding to become a self-sustaining street artist, how he dealt with determining if he was performing or begging, going home and finding out who he really wanted to be, fighting the status quo and finding out who he is, education, politics, and the media in Spain, youth's connection to anime, and circus performing secrets and stories (yes, the sound got $h!tty, Sorry!).
16: Magan & Justin: POF Vets (free love finders), Former Elected Officials, Kansas Citizens, Podcasters/Bloggers
April 16, 2020 00:15 - 1 hour - 146 MBJustin and Magan share stories about persistence on POF paying off, Americans not liking being told what to do, Corona's impact on schooling, Social Media's impact on societies awareness and knowledge, Running for and holding local government (city counsel/school board) positions, learning from failure, and the benefits of ambition.
15-Julio: West Virginia Worker, Aspiring Logo Designer, Photographer, Optimist
April 14, 2020 15:11 - 1 hour - 118 MBJulio shares stories about working all sorts of jobs, moving around between Mexico, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, his family relationship and dynamics, how he came out to his family, and his sweet, cuddly, sleeps-with-a-cat dog (who I believe is secretly vicious!!!!)
14-Jarid: Outstanding Canadian, Outstanding Surreal Artist, Outstanding Planner (one of these is a lie)
April 12, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 143 MBJarid tells tales from up north about his surreal process for drawing, the themes and narratives of his paintings, brief stints working on golf courses/flipping houses/and warehouse working, Intellectual property rights while posting work on social media, and Selling art.
13-David: Proud Father and Husband, DSU Women's Head Coach, Virtual Recruiter (for the time being).
April 11, 2020 03:56 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBDavid shares insight on COVID-19's impact on his coaching and recruiting, what a D1 coach looks for in a recruit, professional basketball opportunities for women after college, advice for younger players and coaches on practices, and the value in being a multi-sport athlete for kids.
12-Kyleen: Mom, Aries, Soul Searcher, Twin Flame
April 09, 2020 23:58 - 1 hour - 144 MBKyleen shares her stories about Cathlic School and Questioning Beliefs, Twin Flames, Past Lives, Zodiac Signs, Hypnotherapy, Soul Groups, and The Universe giving her a sign.
11-Candy: Mom, Southern Gal, Conversational Circler (think kid bouncing on a trampoline)
April 08, 2020 15:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBCandy share stories about her kids and the perspectives on life they have given her, church and family relationships, dealing with and overcoming anxiety, and the pressure parents can put on their kids.
10-Gina: Pharmacist, Yacht Stewardess, World Traveler, Health Coach
April 07, 2020 13:10 - 1 hour - 146 MBGina shares her stories of realizing the pharmaceutical world just wasn't for her, life as a Yacht Stewardess, a brief stint going back to the pharmaceutical world making Cialis gummies, traveling solo, and healthy living.
9-James: Massachusetts Kid, Mechanical Engineering Grad Student, Over Analyzer and Mental Health Advocate.
April 06, 2020 14:45 - 2 hours - 177 MBJames shares his story on attending engineering school, artificial intelligence maybe having reverence towards humans (we hope it does), Massachusetts life, his college experience, and realizing that drinking too much was affecting his mental health.
8-Nick: BBall Breakdowner, Provocative Titler, and Constant Questioner
April 04, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 109 MBCoach Nick shares his stories on constantly questioning why things are being done the way they are, provocative titling of his successful basketball breakdown videos, wondering why basketball practices are the way they are and coaches coach the way they coach, the business side of bball breakdown and random life experiences.
7-Matt: coach, baller, cheer dad, great human!
April 03, 2020 03:33 - 1 hour - 141 MBMatt share his stories about: overcoming personal struggles to find "brothers", identifying winners on the court and applying winning traits off the court, being a cheer dad, the challenges of being a business owner during this pandemic, his best college game, and obstacles coaches face within youth sports.