Strangers and friends are the same thing, except that you don't know one of them yet! Everyone's got a story to tell, and it's usually more interesting than you think if only you'd listen. This podcast explores the interesting people that occupy this earth and the deep connections we all share. Through these conversations with "strangers and friends" we'll explore many other topics around technology, pop culture, music, spirituality, and much more.
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Andrew Wacker Podcasts
Podcast includes Interviews with Designers in Sacramento, CA. Learn about their journeys and the unique path they carved in this elusive industry.
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Breaking the Grid: Episode 4 - Andrew Pucci
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“The journey into UX is driven by curiosity.” Tune in to hear Andrew Pucci talk about his journey into UX Design. Learn how his inquisitive nature drove him to switch gears from Programming to Human Computer Interaction. As a newcomer to Sacramento, Andrew also shares his tips on connecting with the local design community, spearheading new projects…
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Breaking the Grid: Episode 3 - Marcy Wacker
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“There really is no figuring it out because nobody has it figured it out, so give yourself some grace and just keep going” In this episode, discover Professor Marcy Wacker's wealth of wisdom as she takes us through her journey of teaching Design & founding The Whole Creative. This episode will motivate you to get started and pursue your design goal…
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Breaking the Grid: Episode 2 - Hans Bennewitz
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“It’s the jobs that often don’t pay a lot and got kind of a shoestring budget, but you’re given a lot more creativity. Those are the ones that get you bigger jobs and feed your soul.” Hans Bennewitz is one of those lucky individuals who can thrive on 4 hours of sleep, work a full time job and still output excellent freelance work. Listen to this ep…
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Breaking the Grid: Episode 1 - Ivan Villa
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“With any decision that you make, you need to be clear on what you’re getting out of it, and it’s not always going to be financial.” Ivan Villa is a Product Manager at Clickup. This episode features Ivan's journey as he takes us through his band days & photography hustle to eventually becoming a business owner. If anyone needs extra motivation to p…
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Episode 22: Being One with Chris Ballew
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"Life isn't something to be won, it's something to be one with." Singer and songwriter behind Caspar Babypants and former rock and roll frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America Chris Ballew joins Strangers and Friends. We talked about making kids music, meditation, finding your true creative self, advice from Madonna, enlightened …
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Andrew is joined by Elijah and Matt, a couple of the radical dudes from the band Much Less out of Tulsa. The band's new EP "Unreliable" is coming out April 20th. We talk about the new music, making friends, and even let the listeners in on a couple new songs. Check out Much Less at www.MuchLessMusic.com You can donate to Strangers and Friends by go…
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Episode 20: Teach your kids to count! With Lucas Miller
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Andrew has a little announcement to start the show. After that we get right into the interview with Professor Lucas Miller of Haskell Indian Nations University. We talk about math, education, and the creative aspects of math and science. Follow Andrew on Twitter: @Wackowski Don't forget to give us a rating on iTunes You can donate to this podcast a…
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Episode 19: Michael Fisher is Mr. Mobile
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It's hard work wading through all the mobile technology this world has to offer. Don't you wish you had a technologically inclined friend to help you understand it all? Enter Michael Fisher, AKA Mr. Mobile. He's a tech reviewer who showcases the latest and greatest technology out there in his fantastically made and so nice to listen to videos. Mich…
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Episode 18: Good Vibrations with Brendan Lynch
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Journalist and lecturer Brendan Lynch joins the podcast. We cover a wide range of topics from seltzer water and activism to fake news and music, just to name a few. This episode has something for everyone and is radiating with love and good vibrations. Bonus: there's a special music debut at the end of the episode! Share this podcast with your frie…
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Episode 17: Liberty Lampoon (Oops... we're hippies)
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This week is a special swapcast episode of Strangers and Friends featuring Aaron from Liberty Lampoon. We talk about endless war, psychedelics, and everything that comes along with the two. Check out http://www.libertylampoon.com to find all their episodes. it's a great podcast, you won't regret it!
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Did you ever have an imaginary friend? What about one that talked back? No, like, really talked back? A tulpa is a sentient thoughtform created by their host, the tulpamancer. On this episode of Strangers and Friends, Andrew talks to four such tulpamancers to learn more about what they are, and where they come from. @Wackowski on Twitter Facebook.c…
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Carlos joins the podcast from Lawrence, Kansas, where he is working towards his Ph.D. in Economics. Carlos is from Nicaragua, and we talk about that, economics, running and drinking, and of course KU basketball. Check it out! Don't forget to use our Amazon portal for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping: http://amzn.to/2fXo7fW…
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Episode 14: Kris Payne of Black Mesa Records
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Founder of Black Mesa Records Kris Payne joins the podcast this week. We talk about giving back to art, the life energy trapped in vinyl records, and a little advice on getting into vinyl. That of course only scratches the surface. Kris is inadvertently the poster child of why you should just do that crazy thing you always wanted to do. Check out w…
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Strangers and Friends is back from vacation, and this week Andrew is joined by actor and director Keith Walker. We talk about the cultural diversity of America, the show turns briefly into a Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast, and it's not long before we get back to discussing his battle with cancer and being black in America. This show has a little …
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Former Regional Field Director for Bernie 2016 and current Get Out the Vote Director for Peter Jacob, candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District House of Representatives seat, joins Strangers and Friends! We talk politics, of course, and what life on the road working for a campaign is like. Find Fred on Facebook! Follow me, @Wackowski, o…
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Intuitive counselor, meditation coach, reiki master, and medium Heather Meehan joins Strangers and Friends! We talk about getting in touch with the other side, "somebody training", and reincarnation in the Bible. This episode goes deep, so strap on some floaties, keep your hearts and minds open, and hang on tight! To learn more about Heather check …
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Episode 10: Jason Barr LOVES Phish!
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Artist and host of the A.D.D. Podcast Jason Barr joins Strangers and Friends this week! Art, hitting the gym, and being a living meme are among the topics discussed. Check it out, and check Jason out at the links below! A.D.D. Podcast with Jason Barr on iTunes @BARRR on Twitter and @jasonbarrr Instagram Omgloljk on Facebook Art and Merch at jasonba…
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Kansas City based musician and old friend Doby is on the show this week. We discuss music, life, and ice beer. Check out Doby at a venue near you soon, and keep an eye out for his new EP. Music at dobywatson.bandcamp.com Listen for the #SAFchallenege Facebook\\Twitter\\Instagram
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My friend Cat joins me from Lansing, Michigan. We talk about rhetoric, what makes a cult classic, and the theater of the absurd. Tune in! Follow Cat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catillac_attack/ And follow me on Twitter and Instagram @Wackowski
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Andrew performs a little magic with the help of Reiki Master Stephen Parato! Stevie P summons the tree spirits, and we talk quantum mechanics, mother ayahuasca, and the power of meditation! Check out Stephen's blog, www.feelingoodfeelingreat.com, to learn more about his teachings, writings, and his current kickstarter campaign. Follow Andrew on Twi…
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Rapper, wrestler, comedian, and all around cool dude Billy The Fridge joins me in the Laundry Room Studio this week. We chat about the history and current state of Seattle hip-hop, being true to yourself, and being the fire you want to see in the world. We go out in the deep waters and keep it real, it's a fun filled episode. And please, don't forg…
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Transhumanist Party Presidential Candidate Zoltan Istvan joins Strangers and Friends. We cover a wide range of topics including the singularity, balance in politics, and the psychedelic experience. Follow Zoltan on Twitter and check out his Webpage Follow Andrew on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Rate and review on iTunes And don't forget to shop …
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Bonus Episode 1 - Drew Smith (Bad Kids to the Front)
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Lawrence Kansas native Drew Smith joins me from Katy Texas to talk about the new Bad Kids to the Front album "You're Alone". We discuss starting bands as a teenager, Lawrence and Houston music scenes, the inspiration behind the music, and drop a new track at the end of the episode. Drew has been making music with various other artists under the mon…
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My friend Sean from my days at KU joins the podcast from Denver Colorado. We talk about living in the mountains, what going back to school as the teacher is like, and Sean flips the script and interviews me. Stay tuned for a bonus episode announcement at the end of the episode. Rate and review us on iTunes Help out the podcast by shopping through o…
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Mike Wozniak, owner of Soundpony, founder of Bike Club Tulsa, and bicycle extraordinaire joins Strangers and Friends. We talk about getting kids to play, bicycle infrastructure and culture, the migratory patterns of bigfoot, solar powered planes made of oil, and so much more. Learn more about The Soundpony, Bike Tulsa, and Bike Club Tulsa here: htt…
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The most interesting attorney in the world, Jay Ramey, joins me to talk about pot, guns, and why you should never talk to the police.
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Episode 1 - Nick Davis *POOR AUDIO QUALITY*
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Warning: This episode is the pilot episode of Strangers and Friends. While the content is fun and exciting, the audio quality leaves a lot to be desired. Subsequent episodes are recording on different equipment in much higher quality. Enjoy, and thanks for listening! My dear friend Nick Davis joins me for the first ever episode of Strangers and Fri…
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