Peak Curiousity
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Abigail Carlson has lived in the small community of Payette County, Idaho for her entire life. Her interests include music, any book she can get her hands on, cats, warm clothes, tiny objects, and most importantly...people. This led her to start Peak Curiosity in the summer of 2020 with the purpose of sitting down with anyone and everyone. She has interviewed a variety of musicians, authors, therapists, and personal friends; each with their own unique story. Abigail is an avid podcast listener herself and is heavily influenced by podcasters such as Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, and Matt Whitman.
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#70 Beauty After Destruction
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBLISA BRADY- Lisa is a professor of history at BSU. Topics include: Korean DMZ, Korean War, American civil war strategies. Become a Patron to join my online book club here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity New Website: https://peakcuriousity.com/ Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram...
#69 The Myth of the American West
February 24, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBJOHN BIETER - John is a professor of history at BSU. Topics include: what non-American's think of us, what should our national identity be, should race or other characteristics play a role, and why history matters. Become a Patron to join my online book club here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity New Website: https://peakcuriousity.com/ Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakc...
#68 Ammon Bundy- Principled or Extremist?
February 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBAMMON BUNDY is a husband, father, businessman, and is running for Governor of Idaho in 2022. My website: https://peakcuriousity.com/ Ammon Bundy's Website: https://www.votebundy.com/ Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically/general feedback: pe...
#67 Is This A Worship Song or Love Song?
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBMy husband and I play a game about love songs and worship songs, then we discussed why music has stooped to that level of nonsense. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically/general fe...
#66 My Favorite Chapter I Read This Year (2021)
January 06, 2022 16:49 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBChapter 5 of The Grapes Of Wrath impacted me on a deep level, as did the whole book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#65 1984 And Other Fun Topics
December 30, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 146 MBCHASE KNOTT is a close friend. We listened to and then reviewed 1984. I've read this book 3 or 4 times, this was his first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#64 An Uplifting Episode on Suicide and Grief
December 23, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBCURT MCKINNEY is my dad. His twin brother killed himself over a decade ago. This is my dad's journey through grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#65 1984 Plus Other Fun Topics
December 16, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBCHASE KNOTT- We review the book 1984- my favorite book. Support me on Patreon if you want more of this content. Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically/general feedback: [email protected] Buy In Order To Live by Yeonmi Park (defector ...
#64 On Suicide and Grief
December 02, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBCURT MCKINNEY/MY DAD- Topics include: suicide ripple effects throughout the family, forgiveness, grief. https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically/general feedback: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#63 Growing Up In Communism
November 18, 2021 16:32 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBIMRE VOROS grew up in Soviet-controlled Hungary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#63 What's It Like To Live Under Communism?
November 18, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIMRE VOROS- Imre is an American truck driver, he immigrated to America from Soviet controlled Hungary in his 20's. Topics include: Living in communism, what limited speech is really like, and how America has changed since he moved here. Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarls...
#62 Rabbi Manis Thinks Humans Are Improving
November 04, 2021 15:28 - 1 hour - 104 MBRABBI MANIS is a rabbi and YouTuber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#62 Are Humans and the World Getting Better?
November 04, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBRABBI MANIS FRIEDMAN- Topics include: Is the world getting better? Who is God? What is the soul? What is Heaven and Hell? Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically/general feedback: [email protected] Friedman's Youtube Channel: https://...
#61 The Scientifically Embarrassing Parts of the Bible
October 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBJAMES CARY- James is a sitcom writer for the BBC, and podcast for Cooper And Cary Have Words as well as Popcorn Parenting. Topics include: embarrassing parts of the Bible, Calvinism, Ayn Rand and guns. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#61 The Scientifically Embarrassing Bits of the Bible - James Cary
October 21, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour - 104 MBJAMES CARY is a sitcom writer, author and podcaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#60 A Gringa Moves To Ecuador
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBJUAN and LEISHA SOTOMAYER- Liesha moved to Ecuador when she was 15, met Juan have just moved back to the states. This episode is all about the different cultures. Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically, : [email protected] Support th...
#60 A Gringa Moves to Ecuador
October 07, 2021 15:16 - 1 hour - 141 MBJUANDI & LEISHA SOTOMAYER- Leisha moved with her parents to Ecuador and met her husband. We discuss the different cultures and how they work together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#59 Mom of 5 Gone Wrong
September 30, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBSHEILA MCKINNEY- Sheila is the funniest person I know. Topics include giving the sex talk to your sons, modesty, and trying to lose your temper on your kids. Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby for long without at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically, : [email protected] Support the show...
#58 Healing Insecurity Is Possible -Adam Lane Smith-
September 16, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBADAM LANE SMITH- Adam is a retired psychotherapist with expertise in attachment theory. Topics include: the abolition of healthy attachment in the West since WWI, and how this has carried over into religion. Thanks for listening! Support me monetarily aka I want to have kids soon and can't afford this hobby forever without it at least breaking even: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally aka I like followers, what can I say: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ ...
#57 Taylor Swift Is The Woman At The Well
September 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBNATE MORGAN LOCKE- We discuss our favorite Taylor Swift songs and what they mean about her generation and the world as a whole. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Playlist with ALL songs mentioned in the episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1srBskcLpW1MBFZWlTAbcL?si=7b3fd971301b43b3 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriou...
#59 Adventures of Being a Mom of 5
September 02, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 108 MBSHEILA MCKINNEY is my sister-in-law, also the funniest person I know. She's even funnier off-mic. She has five children, four boys followed by one girl aged between 13 and 4. Enjoy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#56 Zach Elliot- Let’s Talk About Sex
September 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBZACHARY ELLIOT- Zach is an author and youtuber who specializes in biological sex. His formal education is in architecture. Topics include: what is sex? Why does truth matter? Why is transgenderism being pursued by the culture? Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Zach's Website: https://www.zacharyaelliott.com/ Podcast about male breastfeeding...
#55 A Prius Is Just A Fridge On Wheels
August 26, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBNEIL RAWLINGS- Neil is a car obsessed guy, I wanted to know why because I only car that it functions well and looks moderately cool. It was really fun to get inside the head of someone so drastically different from myself. Hope you get that benefit from this episode also. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon...
#58 Healing Insecurity Is Possible -Adam Lane Smith
August 19, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 111 MBADAM LANE SMITH is an attachment specialist. In this episode, we review what attachment is and how it affects every single relationship you have, including with God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#54 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 5- Surely God Was With Me -Limited Series
August 19, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 5 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/...
#53 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 5- Surely God Was With Me -Limited Series
August 19, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 5 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/...
#53 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 4- Changed By Kindness - Limited Series
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 4 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/...
#57 Taylor Swift is the Woman at the Well
August 12, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBNATE MORGAN LOCKE is a reformed theologian. We discuss what makes Taylor Swift great and how her music is a window into the psyche of our youth today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#52 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 3- Coming To America -Limited Series
August 09, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 3 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/...
#56 Let's Talk About Sex
August 05, 2021 15:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBZACH ELLIOT is a researcher on sex. Meaning zygotes, meaning eggs and sperm, and what defines sex. Spoiler: it's not how you feel at any given moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#53 Surely God Was With Me - Suzanne Palmer - Limited Series
July 29, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBSUZANNE PALMER reviews her life and what she's learned. Part 4 of 4. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#51 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 2- Living In Post-war Germany -Limited Series
July 29, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 2 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/...
Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 2- Living In Post-war Germany
July 29, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 2 of her survival story. Thank you to the supporters on Patreon, you help me feel motivated to keep going. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected]
Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 1- It Was Just Hard Times
July 22, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 1 of her survival story. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected]
#50 Suzanne Palmer -Ep. 1- It Was Just Hard Times - Limited Series
July 22, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBI’m doing a mini series featuring Suzanne Palmer. When she was two, her parents and her 4 siblings had to take to the hills to escape the Nazis. This is episode 1 of her survival story. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#52 Changed by Kindness - Suzanne Palmer - Limited Series
July 15, 2021 14:58 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBSUZANNE PALMER immigrated with her family to the US. They had sponsors in Ontario, Oregon. Part 3 of 4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#49 The Brothers Karamazov and The Ultimate Good
July 15, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBTOM VELASCO- Tom is a 12 grade history and literature teacher at The Ambrose School in Meridian, Idaho. Topics include: What was happening in the world when Dostoevsky wrote The Brothers K., Napoleon, and, according to Ivan, why God cannot exist. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected]
#49 The Brothers Karamazov and The Ultimate Good with Tom Velasco
July 15, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 84.1 MBTOM VELASCO- Tom is a 12 grade history and literature teacher at The Ambrose School in Meridian, Idaho. Topics include: What was happening in the world when Dostoevsky wrote The Brothers K., Napoleon, and, according to Ivan, why God cannot exist. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#51 Living in Post-War Germany - Suzanne Palmer - Limited Series
July 08, 2021 14:56 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBSUZANNE PALMER lived in the hospital while her family struggled to find food in post-war Germany. Part two of four Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#48 How Did We Get Here?
July 08, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBMARLON BROWN- Marlon is a pastor in Vancouver, Canada, a husband and a father of 5 children. Topics include: Pastoral life and the three main views of creation: The Functional, Polemic, and Historical Creationism views. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#50 It Was Just Hard Times - Suzanne Palmer - Limited Series
July 01, 2021 14:54 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBSuzanne Palmer was a young child when her family had to flee the Nazis in Budapest. This is episode one of that saga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#47 You're Probably An Emotional Eater
July 01, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBTRICIA NELSON- Tricia Nelson is an internationally acclaimed author, transformational speaker and emotional eating expert. Tricia has successfully helped hundreds of people overcome a variety of eating disorders and addictions. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
Introducing The Jordan Peterson Effect
June 29, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIntroducing my new podcast! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#46 Producer Sherri On The Importance Of A Theater Improv Approach To Life
June 24, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBSHERRI LYNN- Sherri is the producer of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast and syndicated radio show. Topics include: Working to stay PC for the radio, how production works, playwriting, scary bird facts, being a good youth pastor. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Sherri's website: https://iamsherrilynn.com/ Ruth Urban Bible Story: https://podcast...
#45 Protestant Converts To Catholicism: Here's Why
June 17, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBTIM SEGERT. Tim converted to Catholicism 10 years ago, and is currently in his 7th year of school and training to become a priest. Topics include, Mary, Papal infallibility, confession. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Hail-Holy-Queen-Mother-Word/dp/0385501692/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hail+holy+q...
#44 Hot Takes On Bullying, Feminism, Colorblindness
June 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBADAM KELSIE: Topics include: bullying, feminism, online dating, colorblindness. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] 1865 Podcast by Wondery https://wondery.com/shows/1865/ Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/alphafit007/ Adam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYjzTS0vCOc34HdE0uVS_w Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuri...
Bonus Episode: Rodeos, The National Anthem, Camping
June 04, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBRaw footage of Jordan and I discussing the significance of our weekend in the middle of nowhere Oregon. Support me monetarily: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically: [email protected] Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity)
#43 What Happens In The Brain When You're In Conflict
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDAVID CUMMINS- David is a phycologist from Boise, Idaho. Topics include: Why men and women react differently to conflict, how to approach resolution, and spirituality. David's questionnaire: https://davidcummins.net/messy-and-fussy-questionnaires David's website, blog, and contact info: https://www.davidcummins.net/ Support me monetarily here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally here: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically here: p...
#43 What Happens In The Brain When There’s Conflict
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDAVID CUMMINS- David is a phycologist from Boise, Idaho. Topics include: Why men and women react differently to conflict, how to approach resolution, and spirituality. David's questionnaire: https://davidcummins.net/messy-and-fussy-questionnaires David's website, blog, and contact info: https://www.davidcummins.net/ Support me monetarily here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally here: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically here: p...
#43 Conflict Resolution In Marriage
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBDAVID CUMMINS- David is a phycologist from Boise, Idaho. Topics include: Why men and women react differently to conflict, how to approach resolution, and spirituality. David's questionnaire: https://davidcummins.net/messy-and-fussy-questionnaires David's website, blog, and contact info: https://www.davidcummins.net/ Support me monetarily here: https://www.patreon.com/peakcuriousity Support me emotionally here: https://www.instagram.com/abigailhcarlson/ Support me psychologically here: p...