What Makes Me Weird? with Joel Sharpton

Conversations with friends and family as well as essays and projects from the mind of, Joel Sharpton. All to better explain just what's weird about Joel.

The Happiest Day of My Life - 3711

In which our hero finds his Flame. For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3711

04-20
07:21

My Father's Son - 3710

In which our hero admires a man. For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3710

03-13
10:11

My Baby Sister - 3709

In which we meet our hero's sidekick. For a full transcript of the episode visit: https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3709

02-21
06:26

The First to Call Me Daddy - 3708

In which our hero becomes someone's father, and a baby boy becomes a pre-teen. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3708

01-24
09:03

Wrasslin' - 3707

In which we meet our hero's heroes. And give an unintended plug to a multi-billion dollar corporation. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3707

12-03
05:39

Mama - 3706

In which a boy makes his mama cry, and reminds you to call yours. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3706

11-10
07:32

Strip Battleship - 3705

In which we meet someone Beautiful and Joel wins when he looses. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode visit: https//propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisode/3705 Our theme song is "From the Great Pelican State" by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com

10-27
07:51

The House on Haynie - 3704

In which we find and loose a home, but find out we never lost it in the end. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3704 Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com

10-18
05:59

Grandma Sharpton - 3703

In which we meet a saint of a woman who lived a hell of a life. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701 Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com

10-09
12:16

Grandpa Sharpton - 3702

In which we meet a complicated man and he meets a complicated end. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3702 Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com

09-30
12:00

Me and Mom's Grand Prix - 3701

In which our project is explained, our hero is introduced and our dashboard is busted. A new story every 9 days. For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweirdepisodes/3701 Our theme song is “From the Great Pelican State” by the great Adam Dale. Find his music at http://adamdale.com

09-21
07:35

What Makes Me Weird Season Three Teaser Trailer

Join me for a new narrative non-fiction series launching September 21st, 2018 sharing stories from my life. The people, places and things that made me who I am. 37 stories for 37 years. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or at https://propodcastingservices.com/makesmeweird

09-01
03:09

A Creative(s) Response by Joel Sharpton

Originally presented as part of an Evening of Arts in Stone Theatre on the Campus of Louisiana Tech University, this is Joel's response to the recent violence both from and against police in America. Find more from Joel at http://JoelSharpton.com

08-05
15:41

Joel Sharpton at PMx Podcast Movement 2016: Make Your Hobby Pay

Joel Sharpton speaks at PMx as part of Podcast Movement 2016 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago about his journey towards independence and how narrating audiobooks is one simple method many if not all podcasters can adopt. Thanks to Ramona Rice, host of The Sports Gal Pal podcast and Community Manager for Podcast Websites, for the introduction. Visit http://joelsharpton.com/pmx/ to download my Tips and Tricks.

07-10
13:59

Why I Read Weird: 40 Years of Interview with the Vampire

Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles changed my reading world when I was just 12. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the publication of Interview with the Vampire, I tell the story of why I read weird. Find the show in iTunes, on the Google Play Music app or at http://AlwaysListeningPod.com/MakesMeWeird/

05-05
10:26

What Makes Me Married

Joel Sharpton talks about his wife, Kelly, on their third anniversary. Check out the show notes to get links for Joel and Kelly's full story. Modern American Love Story Part One: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/makesmeweird/2015/06/25/mag019-og1--modern-american-love-story-wkelly-sharpton Modern American Love Story Part Two: http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory2 Modern American Love Story Part Three: http://alwayslisteningpod.com/makesmeweird/modernlovestory3 And Part Four coming someday... Find more from Joel at http://JoelSharpton.com or follow him on Twitter @therogueslife

04-20
19:27

Apple, The FBI and My Mom: What Makes Me Weird about Privacy?

Joel gets serious and explains (in layman's terms) what the FBI wants and why you might not want Apple to give it to them.

03-03
16:15

How did Joel Become "The Rogue"

Joel uses The Rogue or TheRoguesLife as a handle/username on a lot of online properties. Where did that come from? Subscribe in iTunes or at http://AlwaysListeningPod.com to get every episode. Find me on Facebook and Twitter at MakesMeWeird

02-24
14:17

Netflix and Joel: an Audio Essay on a Visual Medium

Joel has loved Netflix for a long, long time. Hear him discuss his love affair with the little red envelope and what Netflix means today. Also, a personal announcement! and Teaser for upcoming episodes. Follow everything Joel does and connect with him for your next voice project at http://JoelSharpton.com Email the show at makesmeweird@gmail.com and share us with a friend to help the show grow.

01-08
11:05

What Makes Me Weird? Star Wars Stories

Joel is feelin' all Forceful this week, so we're reminiscing about Star Wars in preparation for the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens. With guest appearances from the Sharpton sons, and a Professor Shyguy performance in "Han Shot First" (find more here: https://soundcloud.com/professorshyguy/professor-shyguy-rated-heart-6 ) Have your own Star Wars story to share? Send it along to makesmeweird@gmail.com and join us back here in a week or two for an episode discussing the film itself with Podcaster extrordinaire and Star Wars fanatic, Pod Vader!

12-16
32:26

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