Out of Whack
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsScott is a gay father of four children who lives in the San Francisco Bay area. Lisa is hetero-flexible, single mom of one grown daughter who lives in Tacoma, Washington. Scott and Lisa have know each other for more than 20 years. She's the closest thing he's ever had to a fag-hag. They love to shoot the shit and talk about EVERYTHING - Writers, writing, books, parenting, politics, social justice, religion, spooky stuff, life after death, science, pop culture, and current events happening in our out-of-whack world! I hope you enjoy the show!
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EP 37 | Michael Hill
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBMichael grew up in Greer, SC. He had the luck to learn to how to cook and garden from his grandparents. As the youngest of 6 children and a house of 10 (parents, grandparents and children), it could be hectic at times. Helen Mae (grandmother) started showing Michael how to cook. Francis Marion (grandfather) showed him how to garden. Every spring, Michael would help his grandfather with the garden. From tomatoes to potatoes to okra to corn, they planted it. Many times, he would help ha...
EP 36 | Robert Steele
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBRobert C. Steele served as a reporter and producer at various radio and television stations in Colorado and Arizona. He was a broadcaster at the Italian National Broadcasting Company (RAI Radio televisione Italiana) in Naples, Italy. He was a reporter for Armed Forces Radio and Television along the coast of Vietnam, the Asian Western Pacific and Vicenza, Italy. He was a volunteer and activist in the early gay liberation movement with the Gay Coalition of Denver and with two weekly gay radi...
EP 35 | Brian Scolaro
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBBrian got his start as a stand-up comedian at the The Comedy Cellar in NYC, and he is most known for his appearances on “CONAN”, his half hour Comedy Central special “COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS: BRIAN SCOLARO”, as Brian on ABC’s “A MILLION LITTLE THINGS”, as Doug on TBS’s “SULLIVAN AND SON”, Uncle Bill on “TEN YEAR OLD TOM”, Gordon on NBC’s “THREE SISTERS”, and as Stuart on FOX’s “STACKED”. About his role of Stuart Miller on “Stacked”, The LA Times said “Scolaro is terrific. An actual sitcom fi...
EP 34 | Dr. Liz Cho
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOur friend, the physician and mommy to two beautiful daughters, Dr. Liz Cho drops by to talk about the past two years of COVID madness, takes some questions, and chats about our favorite show, The Crown. Liz is not only a front-line worker and hero to us all, she is also the proud mommy of two beautiful daughters. We’ll also talk about the craziness of parenting, working, and all to boo-boos that our kids get and what to do about them. Liz was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to the U.S. w...
EP 33 | Darren Starr
October 11, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBMy old boss and good friend, Darren Starr, stops by to tell us about StarrData, his successful 12-year Salesforce partner business! StarrData’s mission is to help businesses navigate the world of Salesforce to be more efficient and more profitable. We help companies improve productivity, increase the efficiency of their sales, marketing, and customer service processes, and increase visibility into their business. StarrData Website: starrdata.com StarrData on Facebook: https://www.facebook...
EP 32 | Lisa & Scott
September 27, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBThe two hosts celebrate our 30th episode (actually our 33rd) of Out of Whack by talking about past episodes, outtakes, fart jokes, and anything and everything! If you'd like to ask Lisa and Scott some questions, or ask our upcoming guest Lori Hardacker, for some bad dating advice (she's been dating forever!), leave a message on our voicemail. You could hear your voice on our podcast!!! If you don't want to hear your voice, shoot us an email with your question and we might read it live on on...
EP 31 | Scott Ayres
September 20, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBScott Ayres is the current Content Scientist for the Social Media Lab who conducts extensive tests and research to help social media managers and business owners get the most out of their posts; busting myths along the way. Scott is the co-author of “Facebook All-in-one for Dummies” and Podcast host for Social Media Lab and Social Media Lab LIVE show. He has written over 2000 blog posts on social media topics and has written for 3 blogs to make Social Media Examiner’s “Top Social Media Blog...
EP 30 | Stephen Hawley Martin
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBStephen joins us again to talk about his new book, The Witch of Amesbury. Stephen grew up wondering whether his seven-times great grandmother really had been practicing witchcraft back in the seventeenth century, and he finally decided to do something about it. So he delved into the historical record and found that a great deal of information is available about the Salem witch hysteria. As a result of his research, he suspects at least one of those hanged had been practicing magic. He als...
EP 29 | Philip Baker
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBPhilip is a Clinician at the Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County. He is also a proud biracial gay man who grew up in Contra Costa and attended the Rainbow Community Center's youth group as a teenager. He attended UC Santa Cruz for his undergraduate degree before getting his master's degree in counseling at John F. Kennedy University. Philip loves the chance to support the mental health of LGBTQ+ teens, adults, and families in area, especially around working through trauma that...
EP 28 | Thai Lam
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBOur busy friend and Bay Area aerialist stops by for another fun chat! Thai embodies versatility in his life and performances. He has been professionally training at the Circus Center and with renowned aerial coaches. Thai focuses on smooth lines, clean technique, and powerful movements all the while giving the audience a taste of that Thai spice (I love this part!). Check out some of Thai's moves on his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thailam_aerialist Thai’s YouTube Page: htt...
EP 27 | Kara Goldin
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBKARA GOLDIN - Kara is a disruptor. She is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., maker of award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Kara has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California and one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50. Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online. Her first book, Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released October 2020 and is now a WSJ and Amazon Best Sel...
EP 26 | Julie Rubenstein
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBJULIE RUBENSTEIN - My good friend and COVID lockdown survivor is back for a fun and informative chat (more fun than anything!). Julie is a certified Image Consultant and award-winning podcaster, along with co-host Savannah Hawk. Julie’s Fox and Hanger website helps find clothes that support trans women and cross-dressing men’s wardrobe goals and that reflects their personal style. “I believe that dressing for your body type is just as important as your personal style. I love working wi...
EP 25 | Katanna Zachry & Sara Peterson
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBBoth authors became interested in President Kennedy's assassination at a young age. Zachry's grandparents lived in Dallas in 1963, and saved newspapers from that era. Her grandfather was connected to the Dallas oil industry. Peterson became interested in the assassination in 1978 when she participated in the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans program in Washington, D. C. The two have collected books and artifacts concerning the assassination for years. Both are currently employed by...
EP 24 | Toni LIttle
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIf we all lived half as much life as Toni has, we’d be so lucky! She became an inner-city teacher at Crenshaw High School in Southern California where she taught drama and AP literature . She was the subject of a book called "And Still We Rise" by Miles Corwin - And Still We Rise is an unforgettable story of transcending obstacles that would dash the hopes of any but the most exceptional spirits. She was bff's with Bo Derek - yes, the movie star - and was on a greek island when John Derek...
EP 23 | Shinjini Das
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBShinjini Das became a media proprietor at 26 with experience in software technology consulting and digital marketing strategy. She owns and sells her own branded media properties D2C, directly to her consumers of go-getters around the world, as well as B2B, to businesses looking for empowering media content to attract and engage their target audiences. She has built a global digital community of go-getters looking for motivation and actionable strategies to accomplish their goals who tune i...
EP 22 | Diane Randall
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBDiane is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, mental wellness, self-care, self-realization, plant-based nutrition, and whole life wellness. Her joy is seeing individuals adapt health and wellness methods that reduce stress and bring harmonious balance to their lives. She excels at equipping busy professionals with workable wellness advice and strategies that meet their demanding lifestyle. She is an author, consultant, workshop pres...
EP 21 | Patti Negri
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBPatti is a Psychic-Medium and “Good Witch” best known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel’s #1 show GHOST ADVENTURES. She is also the international best selling author of OLD WORLD MAGICK FOR THE MODERN WORLD: TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES TO BALANCE, EMPOWER, & CREATE A LIFE YOU LOVE. Patti’s body of work includes appearances on such shows as MASTER CHEF, BEVERLY HILLS PAWN and Jeff Lewis’ FLIPPING OUT. She has graced numerous magazine covers, contributed to over 20 books and co...
EP 20 | Joshua Shea
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBJosh is an author and public speaker, sharing his story and educating others about addiction. Joshua believes that if we, as a society, can begin to talk more about pornography addiction and mental health, people may be able to address their addictions before they devolve to the unhealthy and criminal places where his very own hit rock bottom. For years, on the outside, people only saw him as a successful magazine publisher, film festival founder and city councilor. Joshua hid his mental...
EP 19 | Mari Cartagenova
June 21, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBMari Cartagenova is a Psychic Medium, Animal Communicator, and best-selling Author with clients from all over the globe. She specializes in heartfelt messages from both passed loved ones as well as living or passed fur babies. When you sit with Mari you can really feel the presence of your loved one. Her connections offer specific detail and leave you feeling both at peace and uplifted at the same time. Mari's guidance during challenging times is supportive, valuable and kind. Mari has tr...
EP 18 | Annette Marinaccio
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAnnette stops in to talk about her book about the afterlife. She’s a Certified Public Accountant and an accomplished healthcare executive. Her mother-in-law led her on a path after she died to prove to her that there is an afterlife. Being a hard-wired, analytical, left-side brain dominant person, Annette had to be convinced with visible, tangible, and otherwise unexplainable occurrences. She has connected the dots, so to speak, that spiritual people often take for granted and that non-sp...
EP 17 | Lori Hardacker
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBLori is a first- time author who has unfortunately been dating for over 20 years. The stories she has accumulated and her opinions on dating will cause others laughter, joy, pain and tears. Now wait, Lori is much more than a first-time author, she is also an entrepreneur, dance teacher and RV adventurer. Lori is originally from Massachusetts, but now resides in Southwest Florida. She went to Roger Williams University and received a BA in Dance and a minor in Theater. For four years, Lori...
EP 16 | Sudi (Rick) Karatas
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThe author of the book Rainbow Relatives, Rick Karatas, stops by for a fun chat about the rainbow sheep we all have in our families. Rick tells stories about coming out and ways of dealing with those difficult and closed-minded relatives we all have, and also the very open-minded kiddos. Rick’s passion is writing. He has written over a dozen screenplays , two books, many songs and a letter to Dear Abby once. He likes writing anything except checks. Rainbow Relatives BOOK Paypal link: htt...
SPECIAL | Selwyn Jones
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBOn the 1-year anniversary of George Floyd's death, we talk to his maternal uncle, Selwyn Jones, or Unc, as Floyd called him—a man large in stature and spirit, and a fixture in Floyd's life. Jones is remarkable in the family for having evaded the traps awaiting poor Black men, through pro sports and later a career in sales and hospitality, and he tried to lay a path for Floyd. “I talked to him often,” Jones said. He told George many times, “Man, you know you need to get your butt right.” ...
EP 15 | Marisa
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBLisa's Niece Marisa stops by for a very interesting, and very relevant, conversation about a phone call that changed her and her wife's lives forever. Marisa is a cis-female and Southern California native, who lives in the gorgeous gayborhood of Long Beach with her wife of 13 years. She is an artist, and when she’s not learning about social justice issues, she’s watching Bravo reality TV or YouTube. Support the show
EP 14 : DC Glenn
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDC (the Brain Supreme) Glenn of 90’s hip hop group, Tag Team! Reunited with his rap partner, Steve Gibson (a.k.a. Steve Roll'n), their hit hip hop classic, Whoomp! There it is, is featured in the fun Auto Insurance Commercial for Geico. Back in 1993, Whoomp! quickly climbed to #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B charts in just 14 days. The song continues to appeal to admirers who were raised in the ‘90s and appeals to new enthusiasts of every era as it is recognized as a true symbol of the ...
EP 13 | Chris Scalise
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBChris is a writer and the author of two series available on Amazon, The Devil’s Lullaby and his second series, Cucamonga, dropping May 28. Chris was born and raised in California but is now proud to make his home in Las Vegas, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and his Miniature Schnauzer. When he's not busy writing, he enjoys attending punk rock shows and following people's pets on Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krisavalon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris....
EP 12 | Mike Pachan
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMike is a Cannabis & Hemp industry veteran!! With over 9 years experience we'll talk about small business & big industry and how CBD and other cannabis products are making it into the mainstream and delivering results. Mountain Made Website: www.mountainmade.life Brief overview of Mike's cannabis & hemp experience: Co-Founded a wholesale company with over $65 million in brokered sales from 2015-2018, total gross revenue of $3.5 million Created a team to launch a first of it's kind CBD c...
EP | 12 Mike Pachan
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBMike is a Cannabis & Hemp industry veteran!! With over 9 years experience we'll talk about small business & big industry and how CBD and other cannabis products are making it into the mainstream and delivering results. Mountain Made Website: www.mountainmade.life Brief overview of Mike's cannabis & hemp experience: Co-Founded a wholesale company with over $65 million in brokered sales from 2015-2018, total gross revenue of $3.5 million Created a team to launch a first of it's kind CBD c...
EP 11 | Zack Hunt
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBZack is a writer, speaker, and blogger living in Nashville, TN. When he’s not trying to perfect his backyard BBQ skills, Zack writes about the intersection of faith and politics. Along with his personal blog, Zack has written for a wide variety of outlets including Huffington Post, Christianity Today, World Vision, Red Letter Christians, Relevant Magazine, Ministry Matters, and CWR Magazine. You can keep up with him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all three. Zack also loves to talk. Ma...
EP 10 | David Page
April 19, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBAfter two decades of foreign and domestic journalism (with ABC News and NBC News), David transitioned to food television and then books. He created and produced Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives for the Food Network. On this (our 10th!!!) episode, David discusses his new book, Food Americana. We also talk to him about fast food, where to find the best food, pizza, and the way we dine in a COVID world and what lies ahead for the post COVID dining industry. Enjoy! David's Book on Amazon! David'...
Bonus Blooper | Fake Fart!
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 45 seconds - 580 KBYou're never too old to prank a friend with a fake fart when they least expect it! Good times! (and no, there was no alcohol or edibles involved!!!) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/outofwhackpod)
EP 9 | Frank King
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode, Lisa and I interview Frank King! A Suicide Prevention and Post-vention Public Speaker and Trainer, Frank was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN's Business Unusual. Depression and suicide run his family. He's thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He's fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of ending his life, turning that long ...
EP 8 | Lisa Pedersen
April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn this episode, we talk to my friend Lisa Pedersen. Lisa is working on her book, Acts of Contrition (under her pen name L. Donovan), that she plans to publish by next year. We also talk about everything that's currently going on in our lives and giggle like teenagers. Join us for the fun! Support the show
EP 7 | Douglas Smythe
March 29, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn today's episode I interview Douglas Smythe, a men's shaving guru and owner/spokesman for Phoenix Shaving Accoutrements. Douglas Smythe was first introduced to traditional shaving as a child watching his dad shave on the weekends, fast forward to today and find him and his business, Phoenix Shaving, trailblazing on the forefront of the Traditional Wet Shaving revival we are currently seeing crop up around the world. Having created his first perfume at age 8 with his chemistry set the die...
EP 6 | Stephen Hawley Martin
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBToday we talk to Stephen Hawley Martin about out-of-body experiences, life after death, and human consciousness. As the talk show host of a popular weekly internet podcast, “The Truth About Life,” it became clear to bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin as he interviewed dozens of near death survivors, psychics, researchers into the paranormal, as well as quantum physicists and medical doctors, that humankind is on the cusp of a transition to a new understanding of the true nature of re...
EP 5 | Royal Dish With Julie
March 13, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOn today's episode, Julie Rubenstein joins me for a discussion about The Crown on Netflix and the current drama with Harry and Meghan. Time to dish! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255 Support the show
EP 4 | David Marabella
March 05, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday we talk to my good friend David Marabella! Not only have I known him for 30 years, but he is also a manager at Little Red Hen - a non-profit organization with several locations serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Visit the website at www.littleredhen.org. We also talk about when Scott got fired from House of Nuts & Twigs 1991 after the store owners (a group of crappy lawyers) found out about his brother who was dying from AIDS. We also talk about California...
EP 3 | Thai Lam
February 26, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBToday we spend a little time talking with Thai Lam, a friend and aerialist. I say "a little time" because Thai was driving in his car, on the way to the dentist, when I interviewed him. Thai is a Bay Area aerialist who embodies versatility in his performance. With professional training at the Circus Center and with renowned aerial coaches, Thai focuses on smooth lines, clean technique, and powerful movements all the while giving the audience a taste of that Thai spice. Check out some of T...
EP 2 | Steve Salser
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBJoin me and my hubby, Steve, as we discuss his project converting his old 1970s organ into a MIDI interfaced instrument. Steve has a PhD in biology and is a high school physics teacher. In other words, he's a fucking genius! How did I get so lucky??? The man can do just about anything he puts his mind to. It's a fun and interesting conversation for anyone, but especially all you organ and piano players. Enjoy! Support the show
EP 1 | Julie Rubenstein
February 13, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBToday we talk to my good friend JULIE RUBENSTEIN! Julie is a parent just trying to do her best to Mother her school age daughter through the pandemic without losing her Fucking mind! She is a dedicated ally to the transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of foxandhanger.com. F&H is a unique styling and life coaching service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers. Her Podcast, the The Fox and the Phoenix: Understanding the Feminine Crossdressin...