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Tell Me Who You Are

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

A series of conversations with people from different backgrounds and beliefs. Going beyond small talk, this podcast gets at the essence of identity and what's really important to each guest.

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Episodes

Not This Year

March 21, 2020 00:29 - 11 minutes - 17.6 MB

"Not This Year" by Alex M. Stein

Last

March 19, 2020 14:30 - 6 minutes - 12 MB

"Last" by Alex M. Stein

Light

March 18, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - 6.34 MB

"Light" by Alex M. Stein

Community Service

March 17, 2020 17:30 - 7 minutes - 11.6 MB

"Community Service" by Alex M. Stein

The Paradox of Silence

March 16, 2020 15:30 - 7 minutes - 15.3 MB

Pizza

March 15, 2020 14:30 - 4 minutes - 7.46 MB

Girl Power

March 14, 2020 15:30 - 7 minutes - 16.5 MB

"Girl Power" by Alex M. Stein

The Checker

March 13, 2020 15:30 - 5 minutes - 8.23 MB

The Checker by Alex M. Stein

We Get Off School

March 12, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 11.9 MB

We Get Off School by Alex M. Stein

The River

March 11, 2020 17:30 - 6 minutes - 10.6 MB

"The River" by Alex M. Stein Photo Credit: Bureau of Land Management

The Classroom Visit

March 09, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MB

The Classroom Visit by Alex M. Stein

In the Woods

March 08, 2020 18:30 - 4 minutes - 6.44 MB

In the Woods by Alex M. Stein

Dropped

March 08, 2020 07:26 - 5 minutes - 8.55 MB

"Dropped" by Alex M. Stein

Diary of a Team Dog

March 07, 2020 05:58 - 4 minutes - 7.25 MB

Diary of a Team Dog by Alex M. Stein.

The Bering Coast and Brett Bruggeman

March 12, 2018 04:11 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Mushing Radio presents #Iditarod 2018 coverage.  Join Alex Stein and Michele Forto to discuss the leaders reaching the Bering Coast and more on the downgraded checkpoint of Eagle Island.   Today's musher profile is Brett Bruggeman.   Please subscribe to the podcast to make sure you won't miss an episode.

Getting Back to Iditarod Roots and Michi Konno

March 11, 2018 03:48 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Alex Stein and Michele Forto talk about the need for the Iditarod to get back to its roots, talk about the weather and planes not being able to drop bags at Eagle Island, and profile rookie musher Michi Konno.

Autism and Influence with John Henderson

February 22, 2018 07:18 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant John Henderson talks to Alex Stein about power, influence, autism, entrepreneurship, and how to overcome the past on a new episode of Tell Me Who You Are.   Check out John Henderson's website and check out his Mindset podcourse.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode pairs particularly well with Guava-Wood Smoked Pyramid cheese, Maui Brewing Company’s Imperial Coconut Porter, and the song "Pulling Mussels From a Shell" by Squeeze.

Facial Hair, Airplanes, and Profitability Abilities with Eric Rosenberg

February 14, 2018 04:11 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Writer, podcaster, entrepreneur, and financial consultant Eric Rosenberg chats with Alex Stein about flying, facial hair, religion, and more.   Check out Eric's website and his podcasts Personal Profitability and Oh No We Didn't.  Or enjoy a blast from the past with DJ Yofi.   This week's Pairings: This episode of the podcast pairs very will with Stichelton English blue cheese, Aspen Brewery's Cougar Beer, and the song "Roam" by the B-52s.  

Behaving Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances with Megan Hayes

February 07, 2018 00:09 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Actor, storyteller, and preacher's kid Megan Hayes talks about relationships, a wild decade, storytelling, and acting on a new episode of "Tell Me Who You Are."   Visit Megan's website. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Enjoy this photo of her alter-ego Bubbles: Remember to subscribe to this podcast!  

Grace, Communications, and Coming to the Table with Sean McCoy

January 31, 2018 02:02 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

"Come to the Table" host Sean McCoy talks about tragedy, service, and faith.   Check out the "Come to the Table" podcast (where love is about listening to understand, not to react).   This week's Pairings: This episode of the podcast pairs particularly well with Saint Arnold Brewery's 5 O'Clock Pils, Greens Creek cheese from Veldhuizen Cheeses, and the song “She’s About A Mover” by the Sir Douglas Quintet.  

Four Kids, A Dog, And A Burned-Down Denny's with Oscar Sagastume

January 23, 2018 19:14 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Comedian, actor, and multiple Moth-winning storyteller Oscar Sagastume talks about comedy, family, and growing up Hispanic in an increasingly Asian neighborhood when you don't speak Spanish.   Learn more about Oscar's shows and other projects at OscarComedy.com.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode pairs very well with Red Hawk cheese from Cowgirl Creamery, Ohana's Blonde Ale, and the song "Stay Up Late" by Talking Heads.    

Yoga, Community, and the Creative Impostor with Andrea Klunder

January 16, 2018 16:20 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Andrea Klunder talks Yoga, podcasting, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and the power of diverse communities with Alex Stein.   Check out Andrea's podcast The Creative Impostor and the Power Your Story podcast put together by students she mentors.    For more information on Andrea Klunder and the many interesting and cool things she does, check out her website The Creative Impostor.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode of the podcast pairs well with Prairie Fruit Farms a...

Dogs, College, and Roller Coasters with Robert Forto

January 09, 2018 16:46 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Musher, podcaster, dog trainer, and mid-life college student Robert Forto joins Alex Stein to talk dogs, Alaska, mushing, and much more.   Subscribe to Dog Works Radio!   And while you're at it, subscribe to Tell Me Who You Are!   This week's Pairings: This week's episode of the podcast pairs very well with Tine Ridder Cheese, Alaska Brewing Company’s Spruce IPA, and the song “Stephanie Says” by the Velvet Underground.  

Historical Imperative with Scott Rank

January 02, 2018 19:54 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

They say that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. But they also say that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. This week, historian and podcaster Scott Rank joins Alex Stein to talk about what history really is, the higher education bubble, journalism, podcasting, and how those all fit into the digital landscape of the future.   Check out Scott's podcast History Unplugged.   This week's Pairings: This episode of the podcast pair...

C'mere So I May Bite You with Hekla P. Husavik

December 26, 2017 08:30 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

Feline legend and virtual velociraptor Hekla P. Husavik drops by to talk about biting and other important things.   Worship Hekla on Facebook.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Cheese That Fell on the Kitchen Floor, Tuna Juice, and the song "Fluffy's Master Plan For World Domination" by the Bobs.

The Bread of Life with Sarah Klegman

December 19, 2017 18:30 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MB

Storyteller and Challah Maker Sarah Klegman talks to Alex Stein about Judaism, holistic spirituality, and the meaning of life.   Learn about Challah and get some of Sarah's amazing Challah at Challah Hub.   Learn More about At the Well.   Follow Sarah Klegman on Twitter.   Listen to successful people talk about their failures on Sarah's podcast "What's Wrong With You?"   Special thanks to the glorious humans at Awkward Human for loaning us their fantastic podcast studio. ...

Life's A Feast with Jamie Schler

December 12, 2017 20:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Author, Baker, Milliner, and Hotelier Jamie Schler talks about religion, multiculturalism, reinventing yourself, and why her life is a lot like Fawlty Towers.   Learn more about Jamie Schler (including her food writing, her hotel, and her great new book Orange Appeal) by clicking here.   Read her wonderful piece about her brother from the Washington Post by clicking here.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode pairs particularly well with Tallegio cheese, Einstok White Al...

Dancing About Architecture With Paul Myers

December 05, 2017 17:41 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Musician and writer Paul Myers talks about music, photography, having "Beatle Blood" during "Beatle Sadness Month," and his writing career.   Follow Paul Myers on Twitter and Instagram.  Check out (and buy) music by the Paul & John on Bandcamp.   This week's Pairings: This episode of the podcast pairs well with aged Lankaaster Cheese from Glengarry Cheesmaking, Maine Root Ginger Beer, and the song “Wonder Where You Are Tonight” by the Gravelberrys.

Stillness and Light with Munroosha Singh

November 28, 2017 17:13 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MB

Munroosha Singh talks via Skype about stillness, spirituality, and what it means to be a Light Being.   Watch and subscribe to Munroosha Singh's videos on her YouTube channel.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Bishop’s Blessing Cheese, Galaxy Dry-Hopped Fort Point Ale, and the song “We’re All Light” by XTC. 

Tell Me Who You Are: Tragedy And/Or Dating with Linda Bailey Walsh

November 21, 2017 18:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MB

Actor, writer, comedian, and Hatedate producer Linda Bailey Walsh talks about tragedy, heartbreak, music, and dating in the time of apps.   Follow Linda Bailey Walsh on Twitter and check out the Hatedate live show & podcast!   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs very well with Blue Castello cheese, Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale, and the song "Blues Hand Me Down" by Vintage Trouble.   Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss an episode.

Tell Me Who You Are: Confessions of a Middle-Class Actor with Susie Geiser

November 14, 2017 10:30 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MB

Actress, writer, comedian, and mother Susie Geiser  talks about Catholicism, love, romance, comedy, and kids on this episode of Tell Me Who You Are.   This week's Pairings: This week's episode pairs very well with Halloumi cheese, Wild Heaven's Let There Be Light beer (an American Pale Ale) and the song "Shambala" by Three Dog Night.   Susie Geiser proudly has no website, but says you should look at her IMDB page.    Subscribe to Tell Me Who You Are so you won't miss an episode...

Tell Me Who You Are: Sex, Movies and Pop Culture With Will Link

November 07, 2017 20:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

Writer, storyteller, and pop-culture maven Will Link talks about sex, movies, and the important touchstones on his pop-cultural landscape.   Check out Will's great podcast (with Sean David) at Will Sean Podcast and follow Will on Twitter.   This week's Pairings: This episode of the podcast pairs very well with Esrom Cheese, German Doppelbock beers, and the song “(A Man's Got To Know His Limitations) Briggs” by Robyn Hitchcock.   Subscribe to Tell Me Who You Are so you won't mi...

Tell Me Who You Are: Riding the River with Alex Alexander

October 31, 2017 15:30 - 32 minutes - 45.9 MB

Actress, writer, comedian, producer, and personal essayist Alex Alexander talks ego, comedy, heartbreak, friendship, and what it meant to grow up "second-tier popular."   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Drunken Goat cheese, Old Tom Chocolate Ale, and the song "If You Believe in Cleveland" by Young Fresh Fellows.   Theme song and incidental music written and performed by Amy Engelhardt. Please subscribe to the podcast!

Tell Me Who You Are: Art, Cancer, and the 10-Mile Radius with Cat Gwynn

October 24, 2017 08:30 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

Photographer and artist Cat Gwynn talks about art.  And cancer.  And her fantastic new book 10-Mile Radius.   Learn more about Cat Gwynn and her book at CatGwynn.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Pecorino Sardo cheese, Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, and the song "Kodachrome" by Paul Simon.   Subscribe to this podcast so you'll never miss an episode.

Tell Me Who You Are: Peeling Off Masks With Susan Reed Jordan

October 17, 2017 19:30 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Susan Reed Jordan talks by phone about peeling off the masks we live by and her journey from Southern Belle to Celtic Witch.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Myzithra cheese, Anchor Liberty Ale beer, and the song "Energy" by Apples in Stereo.

Tell Me Who You Are: 525 To Life with Andrew Solmssen

October 10, 2017 19:30 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

Comedian and storyteller Andrew Solmssen talks about weight loss, saving his own life, comedy, and kindness. Follow Andrew on Twitter (@solmssen) and Instagram (@andrewsolmssen). Photo of Andrew by Alex Solmssen.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Humboldt Fog cheese, Lindeman’s Kriek Lambic beer, and the song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell.

Tell Me Who You Are: Beings and Doings with Chloe LaFond

October 03, 2017 19:30 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MB

Alex Stein talks to Chloe LaFond about sex, religion, being a Muse, and the difference between Beings and Doings.   Check out Chloe's web series The Way Black by clicking here.   This week's Pairings: This episode pairs well with Cathedral City Chedder, Furstenberg’s Hefeweizen Dunkel beer, and the song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)" by Sly and the Family Stone.  

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