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 strippedopenbook@gmail.com

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 #2: Kelly Ann Gonzales

08-18
36:52

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.

01-11
01:09:12

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, The Brain of Brian. We close the show with some fun banter.   Shownotes The Brain of Brian Instagram

01-01
01:03:59

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 #18 Bryan Gordon

12-06
01:30:09

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 Instagram David Strange Email: davidstrangeart@gmail.com

07-12
38:32

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.

05-02
55:00

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.

04-19
52:54

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.

04-04
01:01:28

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 Center For Communist Studies

03-29
01:01:06

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.

03-21
01:22:24

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.

07-02
01:46:21

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.

06-22
31:49

Episode #15: Kris G

Today we chat with Kris about their autism and neurodivergency, political views and evolution, and gender identity.

06-14
01:57:15

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 #11: Freddie Bourne Freddie Bourne Music Freddie Bourne Twitter   Freddie Bourne Spotify Lifestyles After Dark - YouTube  

04-13
01:23:50

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.

04-02
01:19:11

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.

02-22
01:21:48

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   Freddie Bourne Music Freddie Bourne Twitter   Freddie Bourne Spotify    

01-15
01:32:24

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.

01-11
57:17

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.

01-04
01:03:45

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.

10-21
01:13:14

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