Stripped

Stripped is an introspective show. It's about interviewing people from all walks of life as to how they became the person they are today. It's about the ideas, experiences, and feelings that molded and changed them, broke them down and rebuilt them. Contact email is [email protected]

Episode #26: Kelly Ann Gonzales and Christianity 08/18/2023

Episode #26: Kelly Ann Gonzales and Christianity We sit down with Kelly Ann Gonzales today to talk about her relationship with religion, specifically Christianity, and how it's impacted and continues to impact her life. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/27790647

Episode #25: Jaawell Faggins 01/11/2023

Episode #25: Jaawell Faggins I sit down to talk with Jawell Faggins and discuss everything from his mother abandoning him and his family at a young age to his relationship with his father. We also talk about his views on religion, focusing on his dissolved relationship with two churches that were close to his heart and how so much of our lives come down simply to the choices that we make. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/25567362

Episode #24: Brian Damor 01/01/2023

Episode #24: Brian Damor To start off the new year we chat with Brian Damor about his life growing up in New Jersey, his relationship with his parents, and how he has delved into creating his own comic, . We close the show with some fun banter. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/25475154

Episode #23: Bryan Gordon (Part 2) 12/06/2022

Episode #23: Bryan Gordon (Part 2) We have another conversation with Bryan Gordon about his time in the Army, what drives him to be a person who rocks the boat, and we even delve in his interest in Stoicism and family issues that he's had. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/25232838

Episode #22: David Strange 07/12/2022

Episode #22: David Strange Today we sit down with photographer David Strange, discussing how he became interested in photography, his evolution over the years, and some of the more technical aspects of the art form. Shownotes David Strange Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/stripped/id/23712722

Episode #21: Devon Bowers 05/02/2022

Episode #21: Devon Bowers Today in a role reversal, Syard Evans interviews host Devon Bowers about his life, the creation of the Stripped podcast, and what he's learned from doing the podcast. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/22976492

Episode #20: Kevin Mackinen 04/19/2022

Episode #20: Kevin Mackinen We talk to Kevin Mackinen about his life of volunteering, from how he began to volunteer, what has driven him in both the past and present to help, as well as the ups and downs of being a full-time volunteer. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/22811738

Episode #19: Lily Vajgrt 04/04/2022

Episode #19: Lily Vajgrt We chat with Lily Vajgrt about her recently coming out as transgender, their familial relationships, battling with alcoholism, and how they realized that they were transgender. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/22660091

Episode #19: Ben Stahnke 03/29/2022

Episode #19: Ben Stahnke Today we talk to PhD Candidate/Doctoral Fellow and founding member of the Center for Communist Studies, Ben Stahnke, about growing up poor, how being in the Army Reserves grew and solidified his anti-war views, and the legacy he wants to leave for his children. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/22595936

Episode #18: Bryan Gordon 03/21/2022

Episode #18: Bryan Gordon After a months long haitus, we finally return and sit down with Bryan Gordon to discuss his time in the Army and really focus on the themes of integrity and suffering for doing the right thing. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/22505396

Episode #17 White, Camp, Byrd, and Scott 07/02/2021

Episode #17 White, Camp, Byrd, and Scott We change things up today and have a group discussion discussing a variety of topics from relationships to friendships to music. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/19686470

Episode #16: Em Catherine 06/22/2021

Episode #16: Em Catherine We sit down with Em Catherine today to discuss a variety of topics from her life, from the bullying she endured as a young child to embracing her sexuality, her growing political views, and the politics of her town. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/19550381

Episode #15: Kris G 06/14/2021

Episode #15: Kris G Today we chat with Kris about their autism and neurodivergency, political views and evolution, and gender identity. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/19448768

Episode #14: Freddie Bourne (Part 2) 04/13/2021

Episode #14: Freddie Bourne (Part 2) Today we sit down again with musician Freddie Bourne to discuss his music, life, and new show Lifestyles After Dark Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/18693704

Episode #13: Angela Walker 04/02/2021

Episode #13: Angela Walker Today we chat with activist and former Green Party VP candidate Angela Walker about her life, her love of trucks, and her infatuation with vampire novels. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/18566375

Episode #12: Jasmine Banks 02/22/2021

Episode #12: Jasmine Banks Today we chat with activist Jasmine Banks about growing up in an abusive household, discovering her sexuality and polyamory, and growing up birracial. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/18044456

Episode #11: Freddie Bourne 01/15/2021

Episode #11: Freddie Bourne We chat with musician Freddie Bourne today about his life, revolving around the idea of being authentic, and his familial relationships. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/17538356

Episode #10: Brad Turner 01/11/2021

Episode #10: Brad Turner Today we chat with Brad Turner about his life, primarily regarding his struggles with alcohol and drug abuse and how he overcame them. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/17403059

Episode #09: Zachary Alan 01/04/2021

Episode #09: Zachary Alan In the first interview of the new year, I talk to Zachary Alan about the death of loved ones, growing up, and what it means to be a man. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/17395574

Episode #08: Jacob Klein 10/21/2020

Episode #08: Jacob Klein I sit down and talk with writer and poet Jacob Klein about his upbringing, struggles with depression and ADD, the evolution of his political views, and his love of writing. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/16466444

Episode #07: Michael Swifte 10/03/2020

Episode #07: Michael Swifte Today we interview writer Michael Swifte about his working experience and how it plays into his politics, his passion for the environment and biking, and how he became involved in alternative media. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/16232414

Episode #06: Sean Posey 09/15/2020

Episode #06: Sean Posey We sit down with writer Sean Posey to discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how he came into writing and journalism, and some of the books that he's written. As always, our intro and outro is by our friend . () Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/16000307

Episode #05: Reese Charleswell 08/14/2020

Episode #05: Reese Charleswell Today we chat with Reese Charleswell about her upbringing centered around solitude, work in the healthcare system, and how her drive for independence has shaped her life. /episode/index/show/stripped/id/15608792

Episode #04: Chelsea Rustad 08/03/2020

Episode #04: Chelsea Rustad We have a discussion with Chelsea Rustad revolving around family, the idea of who can and should be in your life, dealing with toxic individuals, and how to move forward. As always, our intro and outro music is by . /episode/index/show/stripped/id/15457265

Episode #03: Syard Evans 07/22/2020

Episode #03: Syard Evans I sit down with Syard Evans, CEO of the Arkansas Support Network and an Advisory Board member to the Hampton Institute to discuss her life and how race, poverty, parenting, and work have affected and changed not just her, but her family and her world. As always, our intro and outro is by our friend . () /episode/index/show/stripped/id/15280328

Episode #02: Kelly Ann Gonzales 07/07/2020

Episode #02: Kelly Ann Gonzales Today I'm chatting with author, hospitality worker, and matchmaker . () We talk about how her writing is in many ways a reflection of her own past experiences, the ways in which matchmaking has influenced her own relationships, and how the politics and emotional costs of working in the hospitality industry. As always, our intro and outro is by our friend . () /episode/index/show/stripped/id/15098903

Episode #01: Andrew Gavin Marshall 06/24/2020

Episode #01: Andrew Gavin Marshall In the inaugural episode of Stripped, I talk to Andrew Gavin Marshall, a friend of mine and a 33 year old independent writer and researcher based out of Canada. Shownotes /episode/index/show/stripped/id/14946701

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