AD-LIB with J.D. Witherspoon

In this deeply personal episode, JD Witherspoon sits down with his best friend of over 30 years, Paul Jones, for their most honest conversation yet. Paul is a filmmaker who has worked with Disney, Lucasfilm, and on various reality TV shows, but this conversation goes far beyond career accomplishments.The two friends journey through their shared childhood memories—from attending Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch to navigating their parents' divorces, from hilarious moments like the "pizza hoarding incident" to the darker realities of growing up. Paul opens up about being an only child, struggling in school, his experiences in the LA crump dance scene (including some disturbing revelations), and how childhood trauma shaped who he is today.They discuss generational trauma, the lack of emotional tools their parents had, feelings of being "broken" as kids, and the journey toward self-awareness as adults. Paul shares stories about family therapy at age nine, his complicated relationship with education, meeting Corbin Bleu at auditions, and why he eventually stepped back from the dance world.This conversation is raw, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of honesty that only comes from three decades of friendship. It's a testament to how childhood friends can become chosen family, and how looking back at where we came from helps us understand who we've become.Support for Free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/JDWitherspoonJoin my mailing list https://forms.gle/xykDLWc5nJAdV2QLASocials https://linktr.ee/adlibpodcastjdwLeave A Voice Message Here https://www.speakpipe.com/adlibpodcast

In this episode of AD-LIB, I sit down with actor, comedian, and former Viner Alphonso McAuley (Fat Albert, The Middle) to talk stand-up comedy, commercial success, church convictions, and fatherhood.Support for Free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/JDWitherspoonJoin my mailing list https://forms.gle/xykDLWc5nJAdV2QLASocials https://linktr.ee/adlibpodcastjdwLeave A Voice Message Here https://www.speakpipe.com/adlibpodcast

Welcome back to AD-LIB with J.D. Witherspoon! In this episode, comedian, rapper, and content creator Roxxy Haze joins me for an unfiltered conversation about stand-up comedy, anime, and life.Support for Free on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/JDWitherspoonJoin my mailing list https://forms.gle/xykDLWc5nJAdV2QLASocials https://linktr.ee/adlibpodcastjdwLeave A Voice Message Here https://www.speakpipe.com/adlibpodcast

Today I sit down with longtime friend and star of The Boys, Jessie T. Usher. we dive into Jessie’s incredible journey from being a child actor in Maryland to starring in massive hits like Independence Day: Resurgence and Shaft. Jessie shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Samuel L. Jackson, the unique process of bringing A-Train to life, and his transition into fatherhood while navigating a high-stakes Hollywood career.Support for Free on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/JDWitherspoonJoin my mailing list https://forms.gle/xykDLWc5nJAdV2QLASocialshttps://linktr.ee/adlibpodcastjdwLeave A Voice Message Here https://www.speakpipe.com/adlibpodcast

Today I sit down with world-renowned psychotherapist and author, Elliott Connie. We explore his journey from overcoming childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts to becoming a leading voice in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.Support for Free on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/JDWitherspoonJoin my mailing list https://forms.gle/xykDLWc5nJAdV2QLASocialshttps://linktr.ee/adlibpodcastjdwLeave A Voice Message Here https://www.speakpipe.com/adlibpodcast