Tom Rhodes Smart Camp
384 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 236 ratingsTom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books, and adventures.
I have been a comedian for more than 39 years, traveling the world to perform comedy. Whenever I can, I will share my adventures with you on this podcast. Together with my creative partner and best friend, Ashna, we 're offering a blend of wisdom, humor, and heart.
Tune in to Tom Rhodes Smart Camp for a journey filled with laughter, life lessons, and unexpected stories that promise to entertain and inspire.
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384 Secret Lives and Comedy Insights with Drake Nelson
February 22, 2024 20:35 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThis episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in comedy, personal stories of resilience, and the art of finding humor in the everyday. Tune into an insightful conversation with comedian Drake Nelson at the Elk Valley Casino, where laughter meets life's unexpected turns. This episode packs a punch with Drake's journey from Reno to Crescent City, blending comedy with personal growth and the quirks of transitioning from big city life to the charm of a small town. Hear about the ch...
383 Divorced with Shared Podcast
February 17, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBHey, Smart Campers! It's your pals, Tom Rhodes and Ashna Rodjan, back at it with an episode! We talk highways and byways of life (and California driving tests), chilling with music legends in spirit, uncovering the rich tapestry of Sammy Davis Jr.'s legacy, movies you should watch, and all while our feathered friends, the hummingbirds, hover nearby sharing their wisdom. Join us as we blend laughter with learning, sharing stories that tickle the funny bone and warm the heart in true Rhod...
382 The Evolution of Comedy with Journalist Julie Seabaugh
November 23, 2023 16:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBI sit down with Julie Seabaugh, a renowned writer, documentarian, and comedy journalist. We explore entertainment's evolution, with Julie's insightful perspectives on the comedy landscape. Discussions meander from Hollywood tales, including an anecdote about Judd Apatow, to the significance of personal collections and the changing dynamics in comedy. Highlighting the resurgence of memoirs and their impact on comedy, the conversation also teases Julie's upcoming collaborations with comedy leg...
The Evolution of Comedy with Journalist Julie Seabaugh
November 23, 2023 16:20 - 1 hour - 103 MBI sit down with Julie Seabaugh, a renowned writer, documentarian, and comedy journalist. We explore entertainment's evolution, with Julie's insightful perspectives on the comedy landscape. Discussions meander from Hollywood tales, including an anecdote about Judd Apatow, to the significance of personal collections and the changing dynamics in comedy. Highlighting the resurgence of memoirs and their impact on comedy, the conversation also teases Julie's upcoming collaborations with comedy leg...
381 Orion Levine
November 09, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan More Orion https://www.instagram.com/orion.levine Watch the video! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/kingofhaha ** Video version ** If you'd like to watch the video version of the episode on YouTube.com/k...
380 From Model to Stand-Up Comedian Mario Adrion
November 02, 2023 16:31 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBJoin us for an engaging conversation with Mario Adrion a model turned YouTube comedy sensation. Discover the modeling industry's dark side, pay differences, and Mario's transition to YouTube comedy star to stand-up comedian with a unique perspective to share, and the dangers of eating too many carrots. Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom ...
379 Pink Foxx
October 26, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 120 MBGet to know the young comedy thunderbolt that is Pink Foxx. She joins me in the Rhodes library to talk comedy, life & show biz. Pink Foxx offers her unique perspective on the comedy scene, sharing personal anecdotes from her journey as a successful R&B musician to a comedian. And she imparts valuable wisdom on self-discovery, drawing from her experience as a transwoman. Hooray for humanity & hooray for Pink Foxx! Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. ...
378 Book Roulette with John Cooper Clarke Pt. 2
October 20, 2023 03:15 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBHey, beautiful people! This podcast episode is a wild ride through the realms of literature, punk, and the Art of Living. It's like being in the coolest book club you never knew you wanted to join. About JCC: John Cooper Clarke is a British performance poet, comedian, and musician known for his influential role in the punk and post-punk music scenes of the 1970s. His rapid and humorous poetry often explores urban life, working-class issues, and social commentary. Clarke's collabora...
377 Book Roulette with John Cooper Clarke Pt. 1
October 12, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBHey, beautiful people! This podcast episode is a wild ride through the realms of literature, punk, and the Art of Living. We're serving up an intellectual smorgasbord that's gonna tickle your fancy. It's a love letter to literature! John and I share our passion for the written word. It's not all about old books – we're taking you on a whirlwind tour of punk rock history. We're spilling the beans on the movement's origins, from the fashion rebellion to its transformation into a politica...
376 Control Your Mood
October 05, 2023 19:11 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWe make bread, delve into the intricacies of envy, talk about the world of personal branding on social media, explore the realm of mood control, the Russell Brand controversy, and how envy can serve as a revealing mirror reflecting one's deepest desires in life, offering a unique perspective for listeners to ponder. The episode ends without us saying goodbye. So goodbye, thanks for listening! Tune in next time for Smart Camp guest Punk Poet: John Cooper Clarke! Hooray for humanity! We'...
375 Jesse Joyce
September 29, 2023 00:28 - 1 hour - 106 MBWelcome to another episode of the "Tom Rhodes Smart Camp" podcast! Join us for an episode packed with laughter, wisdom, and historical intrigue as Tom Rhodes and Jesse Joyce take you on a deep dive into the realms of comedy, the challenges faced by writers, Jesse's new book, and the rich tapestry of 19th-century history. Jesse Joyce is an American stand-up comedian, Emmy Nominated and WGA Award winning writer. In this episode: Dive into the recent controversy surrounding comedian Hasan...
374 Burning Man Drama
September 19, 2023 06:21 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBBurning Man Drama! Join me on a transformative journey into the extraordinary world of Burning Man! In this episode, I'll share my personal experiences, from the magical moments of communal bathing and body positivity to the unexpected storm that challenged our resilience. Discover the meaning behind my Burning Man name 'Radiant' and how this incredible event helped me battle depression. Plus, I'll share a unique behind-the-scenes tidbit – Ashna was actually making bread ...
373 Bison Road Rage
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan Watch the video! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/kingofhaha ** Video version ** If you'd like to watch the video version of the episode on YouTube.com/kingofhaha, please do us a favor by subscribing to th...
372 There is Still Time with Josh Blue
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan Watch the video! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/kingofhaha ** Video version ** If you'd like to watch the video version of the episode on YouTube.com/kingofhaha, please do us a favor by subscribing to th...
371 What Was Your Favorite Toy as a Child?
August 03, 2023 23:49 - 39 minutes - 89.4 MBFrom childhood memories to societal gender norms, Tom & Ashna explore the influence of the 60s TV show, "I Dream of Jeannie," and how iconic toys like Barbie dolls and G.I. Joe figures have evolved to better reflect society's diversity. We also reminisce about their own experiences with toys and creative outlets, emphasizing the value of gratitude and cherishing happy moments. Inspired by one friend's brilliant idea, they introduce the concept of a "jar of special moments" to foster gratit...
370 Did Amazon Play a Funny Scam on Tom?
August 01, 2023 00:15 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBWe talk about meditation, favorite sound, Barbie movie, toys we played as kids, and how Amazon can screw you. A lil bit of everything! Always ways for you to cheer up!!! Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan Watch the video! YouTube https://www.yout...
369 Happy Mommy Summer Picnic
July 27, 2023 22:26 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBMom hugs are the answer to all of life's problems. Episode 369 of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is out now! In today's episode come join me for this perfect moment in July while I have a happy mommy summer picnic. My dear sweet mother has been the guiding light of my life in this conversation we kick back in the park talking over nice cold beverages. It will surely bring you joy to rejoice in the very special relationship that I have with my mom. Don't forget, mom hugs are the answer to ...
368 Speak Well of Others
July 24, 2023 18:54 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBIf you speak well of others you will always be in paradise. If you do not speak well of others you will be walking among the snakes in the briar patch. In our continued conversation about the book 'The Mysterion' you will learn that Sufism is about relationships and attempting to be spiritually mature. If you can do this you will always sleep deliciously. Hooray for humanity & joy be upon you. Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connec...
367 Plug into The Cosmic Love of Poet Rumi!
July 20, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBIn this episode @ashnarodjan & I talk about this excellent new book I just finished reading called 'The Mysterion' by Kabir Helminski which is about Rumi and the secrets of becoming fully human. This book teaches you how to block out all of the negativity in the world & plug into the outlet of cosmic love. I fall short of this way of being all the time but this is a damn good book for reminding you how to live and view the world with the loving heart of the Sufi mystic poet Rumi. We also...
366 Crying in the Dentist's Chair
July 18, 2023 21:07 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBSee me cry on the new episode of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp! Ashna Rodjan joins me as I tell the story of the miracle that happened to me in the dentist's chair. I cried when it happened, I cry retelling the story and I believe your face with be moist with tears after you hear this story also. From this tale you will learn how I went from having a root canal to having a new great and beautiful friend. During our conversation, I delve into the surreal encounters I've had with homeless individua...
365 Embracing Humanity: From Judgement to Love
July 13, 2023 02:58 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBTom Rhodes Smart Camp is back! And I am joined by the smarty pants that is Ashna Rodjan my eternal best friend. How is it possible to stay best friends with your ex-wife? Put this episode in your ear holes and find out! In this conversation we talk about books, knowledge, creativity and the many changes and challenges I have faced in the past two years. We also talk about Rick Ruben's book 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being' and how I learned to flip thoughts of judgement toward oth...
364 Breakfast with the Stoics
August 17, 2022 05:32 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBAshna Rodjan returns to the podcast for an in depth conversation about Stoicism and to give you the tools to live your best possible life. In this episode we talk about the book Breakfast with Seneca by David Fideler. Are you going to keep making the dumb mistakes over and over or would you like to gain the insight and wisdom of the ancient philosophers? I urge you to dive into this episode with the spirit of joy and friendship. Your life will be better for having done so. Thank me later, ...
363 Chris Spencer
August 05, 2022 02:44 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBChris Spencer is one of the most respected comedy writers in Hollywood. We became friends 7 years ago when I moved to L.A. from the many times we have worked together at the Comedy Store. Chris was kind enough to come to the Rhodes library where we recorded this conversation about why racism isn't always a bad thing, sneaker culture, his friendships with Snoop Dog, Kevin Hart, Will Smith, Dave Chappelle and how comedians are under attack these days. We also talk about how I am a French lesbi...
362 Willie Barcena
July 01, 2022 01:16 - 1 hour - 122 MB"A lot of comedians can't write because in order to write you have to spend time by yourself and these types of comedians are afraid of what the silence with tell them about themselves." Willie Barcena is one of the realest mother truckers I have ever seen on stage. I respect him because he has a philosophy and outlook on life that he brings to every joke or story idea he brings to the stage and that is my favorite kind of comedy. He believes in the power of the pen and that to sur...
361 Ron G
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBRon G has the best kind of powerful goodness & this is what you need in your brain right now. Stop fighting life & let the light in. Hooray for humanity! Ron G is not only one of the funniest comedians working today, he has one of my favorite instagram accounts that always cracks me up and brightens my day. Ron is an expert on relationship advice and he showed up at the perfect time to help counsel me on the Toronto Muslim feminist that I am in love with but may have lost. Ron told m...
360 Piff the Magic Dragon
June 16, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 97 MB"Get that money, get that money, get that money." - Piff the Magic Dragon In 2014 when I did the Edinburgh festival in Scotland I remember that Piff the Magic Dragon was one of the most popular acts there that year. In 2015 he and his sidekick Mr. Piffles crushed it on America's Got Talent and ever since then he has been headlining the main main at the Flamingo hotel and casino. I was tickled to have this loose and fun conversation with him and I urge you to see his show if you are g...
359 Madison Sinclair
June 09, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 125 MBShe's smart, she's funny, meet my friend Madison Sinclair! She is from Central Florida and currently crushing it in L.A. When I first saw Madison Sinclair I was tickled to see such an attractive young woman with such a dark and twisted sense of humor. Watching her perform I laughed out loud at the wicked spin she put on her topics. When I heard her say she was from Florida I instantly wanted to be her friend. The fact that she spent a large chunk of the pandemic in Apopka is in itsel...
358 Explosive Blockbuster
June 06, 2022 22:57 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBRejoice humans! Miracles still do happen. My Instagram was hacked and for 8 days I was locked out of my own account. I was having a terrible week until I saw a woman at the grocery store in a sun dress reach for something on a lower shelf and the sight of her exposed breast cheered me up instantly. In this episode you will learn why the orange Rufus hummingbird is the most special, the power of positive thinking from Ted Williams and the artist's mindset and mission as set forth by Balzac. I...
357 Judd Apatow
May 13, 2022 07:51 - 1 hour - 120 MBMake yourself a better human being by enjoying this fun chin wag I had with Judd Apatow about comedy and the George Carlin documentary he just made that premieres on HBO May 20th. Come get some laughter all over your face! I'll be honest with you, when Judd Apatow told me that he liked my podcast I thought he was bullshiting me. But then after I witnessed a suicide and put out a podcast about what happened and the PTSD that I experienced after, Judd sent me lovely message telling me that h...
356 Turner Sparks
April 04, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBI first met Turner Sparks 12 years ago in China where I was performing and he was just starting out as an open micer. Since then he went on to start his own comedy tour of China and bring the Mr. Softee ice cream truck franchise to China. Both of these endeavors were not without complications. He lives in Brooklyn now and he is one of the kindest people I have ever met in comedy. Rejoice in this glorious conversation that we recorded together in Reno. Joy be upon you!
355 Preacher Lawson
March 26, 2022 00:43 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBPreacher Lawson is a talented comedian who is now trying to start a career as a UFC fighter. In this conversation I am trying to talk him out of it and trying to convince him to stick with comedy. Joy be upon you and hooray for humanity!
354 Bukowski talk with JT Habersaat
March 03, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBStay cheerful because there are enough bitter turds on this earth try to see the beauty that exists among all the ugliness. JT Habersaat is a comedian, author, artist and my dear friend. He is also a Charles Bukowski enthusiast, so much so that he has Bukowski's face tattooed on his leg. In this episode JT and I sit down and talk about the poet Charles Bukowski and why he is meaningful to us. This conversation was also filmed as a part of a secret project I have been working on for t...
353 RIP Amazing Johnathan
February 24, 2022 18:31 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis episode is a repost from September 2014. --------- Recorded at Johnathan’s house in Las Vegas, September 2014 I want to pay tribute to the Amazing Johnathan before he drops dead. We all avoid the thought of death and superstitiously try to avoid the topic but that dirty whore will strike each of us. The Amazing Johnathan has a heart ailment and his doctors have told him that if his medicine doesn't work he only has one year to live. Imagine what you would do if you were told you...
352 Zainab Johnson
February 21, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn the USA we had a war on drugs, we had a war on terrorism, and now I think we need to declare war on anger. Each one of us should fight to keep that poison out of our lives. Listening to Curtis Mayfield helps. Another sure way to perfect joy is by listening to this warm and lovely conversation I had with Zainab Johnson. She is someone I love and would always makes laugh. Let some light into your life and rejoice now that the new episode of TRR Smart Camp is here! It is my please to in...
351 Monique Marvez
February 14, 2022 23:56 - 1 hour - 118 MBHappy love day February 14! Today I want to introduce you to the bright ball of sunshine, intelligence & hilarity that is my good friend Monique Marvez. She is a fire breathing dragon on the comedy stage and a possessor of great pearls of wisdom from a life fully lived. Get happy with this glorious conversation that we recorded for delight of your brain & all of humanity. Joy be upon you! patreon.com/tomrhodesradiosmartcamp
350 Meet Danny Fingers & The Thumbs
February 09, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 109 MBDanny Fingers & The Thumbs have a new album coming out on February 22 & he has flown himself down from Bend, Oregon to tell me all about it. Danny is a fellow world traveler and artistic soul and that is why it is my pleasure to present him to you now. Joy be upon you!
349 RIP Jonathan Atherton
February 07, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 141 MBMy heart took a solid punch of sadness when I learned of the recent passing of Jonathan Atherton. He was a pioneer on the international comedy scene for nurturing and helping to develop the comedy scenes in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. He was a beautiful lunatic with a golden heart who made me and so many others laugh through the years with his all loving comedy in defense of the underdog. It was my pleasure to share many stages with him throughout South East Asia and I am forever grateful to ...
349 Jonathan Atherton
February 07, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 141 MBMy heart took a solid punch of sadness when I learned of the recent passing of Jonathan Atherton. He was a pioneer on the international comedy scene for nurturing and helping to develop the comedy scenes in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. He was a beautiful lunatic with a golden heart who made me and so many others laugh through the years with his all loving comedy in defense of the underdog. It was my pleasure to share many stages with him throughout South East Asia and I am forever grateful to ...
348 Mount Adorable
January 25, 2022 20:55 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBEnjoy this conversation I recorded with my wonderful & amazing mother in Mount Dora, Florida. Joy be upon you! * Become our patron and receive podcast goodies! www.patreon.com/tomrhodesradiosmartcamp * Sign up for a conversation with Tom! www.patreon.com/tomrhodesradiosmartcamp
347 Mission To Cheer Myself Up
December 05, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis year has been rough and I have been on a mission to cheer myself up. Comedy, baseball, rollerskating and music have been my tools to repair my joy but most of all, friendships have been my glue holding it all together. I am blessed to have so many good true friends in my life and in this episode I review the many strange and joyous experiences I've lived recently. Hooray for humanity and hooray the many beautiful human beings who populate my life. Are you interested in future po...
346 Blue Tom
September 09, 2021 19:33 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBLet me tell you about the time I smoked pot with Jack Nicholson at Dodger stadium during a Rolling Stones concert I blew it! I have been dating an amazing woman and I broke up with her only to find out that my love is stronger than my pride and my principles. In this episode I talk about how I'm afraid to listen to music now because the right song could destroy me. I talk about the death of Charlie Watts and the time I smoked pot with Jack Nicholson at Dodger stadium. Also I remember...
345 Montana Bubble Wand
August 06, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 126 MBIt is best to stay a bus length away from a bison and a football field's length away from a bear. Hear the story of my epic trip trip to Montana, from the best place to see bison, to where you can take bubble breaks along the highway and why mounted deer heads on walls all have the same facial expression. Come ride along with me to learn amazing animal facts and to hear stories that will make your belly quake with laughter. Joy be upon you and hooray for humanity! patreon.com/tom...
344 I Got It!
July 26, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBNever become a bitter turd, no matter what happens to you. For the first time in 37 years I had to cancel show due to illness because I got Covid 19! I am fully vaccinated so I felt bullet proof and hugged way too many people at the shows in Las Vegas last week. Fortunately I was about to perform at Brad Garrett's comedy club in Las Vegas when I found out that I had it. Brad Garrett is one of the most loving & generous people in show business & the glorious humans who work at his club ...
343 Bassem Youssef
June 22, 2021 16:18 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBComedians are not fixing the world, we are making fun of it. Bassem Youssef was a successful heart surgeon in Egypt before he left his career in medicine to become the Jon Stuart of the Middle East. His version of The Daily Show became one of the most controversial shows in the history of television. He was arrested, interrogated and had his life seriously threatened as can be seen in the documentary about what he went through called Tickling Giants. Bassem is one of the bravest come...
342 Forgiving The Monkees
June 17, 2021 20:01 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBLaughter literally began in our species as a gesture of shared relief at the passing of danger. The state of California just lifted the restrictions that have been in place for the past 15 months and a big collective sigh of relief along with hardy laughter is ours for now. I celebrated life getting back to normal by seeing the Dodgers at Dodger stadium and it felt so good to gather in a large group of humans again. In this episode I talk about visiting my mom in Florida and the loud...
341 Tacos 1986 with Big John
June 07, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 137 MBPeron means bad ass & other things worth knowing. Last week I was contacted by a listener named Big John who wanted to trade me his baseball cards for anything I could think of. I decided to trade him something that I loved greatly for his cards and to introduce him to my favorite tacos in Los Angeles. Enjoy this conversation I had with a new friend and if you are in Los Angeles, head straight to #tacos1986 as often as you can. Joy be upon you and hooray for humanity! patreon.com/tomrhod...
340 Death Strikes Again
May 03, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 102 MBLife is like a butterfly... One minute you are floating along and then the next... thummppp! Windshield. This past week two men that I love dearly dropped dead. Gerke Nauta was the director of the first two seasons of the Kevin Masters Late Night show that I did in Amsterdam. He taught me how to be a television host and how to look into the cold black lense of the camera and speak warmly to the people watching at home. Gerke Nauta changed the course of my life when he and Jason Tegel...
339 Pray for DMX
April 06, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBI woke up April 5 at 4:44am to a 4.0 earthquake. Some days the world just tells you to wake up early. The meaning of Easter is that Jesus rose from the dead and I like that we can use that as inspiration to rise from back from the dead in areas of our own lives. If you have been defeated, beaten down or immobilized for whatever reason in your life you can still rise back up as long as you have breath in your lungs. In this episode I give you rollerskating news and the hummingbird up...
338 Mostly Sunny
March 25, 2021 19:10 - 1 hour - 119 MBA Sapiosexual is someone who is attracted to intelligence. After listening to this episode you will become more intelligent & therefore more attractive to Saposexuals. After months of not putting out a podcast I am finally joyful enough to record a new episode. This episode is called Mostly Sunny because it is mostly about happy topics. Here I give you the knowledge of the orange Rufous hummingbird that spends its entire life in a constant state of migration. Also you will learn abou...
337 Experiencing Trauma
December 01, 2020 18:14 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe best thing that you can do with bad memories is to pave over them with good ones. Have you ever had your brain completely fucked by something that you witnessed? It happened to me last week and I now see that I have been misusing the word traumatized my whole life because I was truly traumatized by what I saw. If you have a weak stomach for harsh stories then this episode might not be for you. These are very hard times for a lot of people so I tried to pack a lot of sunshine in th...