I Swear This Really Happened

This episode of "I Swear This Really Happened" was originally recorded in November 2021.Eric Carroll is one of the editors of Dark Matter Magazine, a science-fiction literary magazine that launched in 2020. ( https://darkmattermagazine.shop/ )He is also a standup comedian, and Hallmark Movie aficionado.Hear him tell his first-hand account of the worst standup performance he's ever had.I Swear This Really Happened can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.Find out more about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr., on sydneydavisjrjr.com Support the show

I Swear This Really Happened S2 Ep. 3: Mind Gap Podcast! (Misdemeanors, Disney Land, Bullying & Age Gap Relationships)This episode features Justin & Doug, the hosts of the long-running Mind Gap Podcast, and former improv ensemble members of mine from our time at The Second City Training Center. Find more Mind Gap Podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-gap/id1032571259Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindthegappod/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mindgappodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RYsqygK3mtjCA30Gs8EPWPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcastCheck out more of "I Swear This Really Happened" on:Insta: sydneydavisjrjrTwitter: SydneyDavisJrJrYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Ivy Nelson is an author, BDSM constituent, and my former debate team member from our college days at UAM in Monticello, Arkansas. For the vast majority of her life, she was also heavily involved in the Pentecostal church.In this episode, Ivy details her upbringing within the church, the influences (both positive and negative) the faith had on her life, and how she bridges the gap between the way she was raised, and her current career as a romance novelist and BDSM community member.Website: www.ivynelsonbooks.comLatest book: mybook.to/HiddenCXTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@ivynelsonbooksInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjrWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJrPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

In this episode, my former high school forensics and debate teammate, Kaylin Townsend, talks mental health advocacy, forgiving high school bullies, women's rights, and the importance of THC. Instagram @sydneydavisjrjrTwitter @SydneyDavisJrJrWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show

Heather McG is a cool mom, mediocre triathlete, and two-time Emmy-winning storyteller. She also co-hosts Thirsty, a podcast about dating, relationships, and life after divorce. She grew up in a huge family, homeschooled, in a charismatic evangelical church.She is also my former standup comedy student from The Second City Training Center in Chicago!In this episode of "Growing Up Fundie," Heather gets candid about being raised in a conservatively religious household, and the impacts those experiences have had on her, both negatively and positively, ever since.Twitter: @SydneyDavisJrJrInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjrWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Comedians Matty Robinson, Brian Lopez, Eric Carroll, and JT Rolfes-Nagel discuss their cringiest experiences, and times *they* were the worst dates.This podcast was originally recorded in November of 2020, via ZoomInstagram: @mattydor11 / @bslo999 / @eric_carroll92 / @thejtnagelInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comTwitter: SydneyDavisJrJr / I_Swear_PodcastPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Matty Robinson, Brian Lopez, Eric Carroll, and JT Rolfes-Nagel roast Sydney's worst (or best?) experiences from dating.This podcast was originally recorded in November of 2020, via ZoomInstagram: @mattydor11 / @bslo999 / @eric_carroll92 / @thejtnagelInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comTwitter: SydneyDavisJrJr / I_Swear_PodcastPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Matty Robinson, Brian Lopez, Eric Carroll, and JT Rolfes-Nagel discuss comedy during quarantine, and the worst funerals they have ever attended.This podcast was originally recorded in November of 2020, via ZoomInstagram: @mattydor11 / @bslo999 / @eric_carroll92 / @thejtnagelInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comTwitter: SydneyDavisJrJr / I_Swear_PodcastPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Crow Lee Belcher recorded his story at Third Coast Comedy Club in Nashville, TNTwitter: @CrowBelcher / @SydneyDavisJrJr / @i_swear_podcastInstagram: @crowbelchercomedy / @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastwebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

I had the greatest time interviewing my long-time friend TJ Stokes for this podcast, and  as you listen to this interview, I highly encourage you to take a look at everything he's got his creative hands on.His standup comedy: https://www.facebook.com/100036907898362/videos/441184984382193/His work with B Positive Productions His new music:   https://www.facebook.com/bpositiveproductionsllc/videos/617289102802154 An interview with him on Entertainment Network Live:https://www.thenativesociety.com/questionables/2021/2/16/tj-stokes-comedian-writer-amp-hostAnd more!TJ is one of the kindest, most supportive people you will ever meet, and I am so honored to have the chance to interview him for I Swear This Really Happened.Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @phreshdoloTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @phreshdoloEntsydneydavisjrjr.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

This is episode 1, the introduction:What to expect from this podcast, growing up with the Duggars in Arkansas, and how we can all learn a little bit from one another's stories. Each episode will interview a different person who was raised within a religious community, and the way their experiences have shaped them both positively and negatively throughout their lives."Growing Up Fundie" is currently available on Spotify, and soon will be available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, and more.Twitter: @SydneyDavisJrJrInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjrWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

“That's WACK” is our new news and current-events-based podcast series, where we scour the internet for the strange, shocking, funny, and bizarre news stories happening every day, around the world. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/stupid/delaware-bank-robber-402618https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/ny-bank-robber-deposits-money-atm-20211215-pdcrdxfng5bv5egg7mqafzr3oe-story.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10314315/Idiot-bank-robber-robs-bank-deposits-money-account-ATM-outside.htmlInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr  / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Patreon Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

“That's WACK” is our new news and current-events-based podcast series, where we scour the internet for the strange, shocking, funny, and bizarre news stories happening every day, around the world.https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/12/us/hireahitman-website-cracks-crimes-cec/index.html https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/michigan-woman-faces-prison-time-for-trying-to-hire-a-hitmanhttps://www.insider.com/michigan-woman-tried-to-hire-assassin-on-fake-hitman-website-cnn-2021-12Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr  / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Patreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show

The worst date ever,  otherwise known as: Groundhog DayInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show

“That's WACK” is our new news and current-events-based podcast series, where we scour the internet for the strange, shocking, funny, and bizarre news stories happening every day, around the world. Guitar Worldhttps://www.guitarworld.com/news/father-shoots-son-guitarKLTVhttps://www.kltv.com/2021/10/25/dad-ohio-shoots-son-because-he-wouldnt-stop-playing-guitar-court-docs-say/Yahoo News https://www.yahoo.com/now/79-old-man-shoots-son-141556427.htmlFOX 19https://www.fox19.com/2021/10/25/dad-shoots-son-blue-ash-because-he-wouldnt-stop-playing-guitar-court-docs/Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr  / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Patreon Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

“That's WACK” is our new news and current-events-based podcast series, where we scour the internet for the strange, shocking, funny, and bizarre news stories happening every day, around the world. Barrie Todayhttps://www.barrietoday.com/police-beat/man-67-charged-after-stopping-in-intersection-to-eat-chicken-wings-4841829?utm_source=SND&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=AutoPilotiHeart Radiohttps://www.iheartradio.ca/driver-leaves-scene-of-collision-stops-in-intersection-to-eat-chicken-wings-1.16654979Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr  / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Patreon Sydney Davis Jr. JrSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

“That's WACK” is our new news and current-events-based podcast series, where we scour the internet for the strange, shocking, funny, and bizarre news stories happening every day, around the world. ABC NEWShttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/york-woman-sues-kelloggs-million-frosted-strawberry-pop/story?id=80812161TIMES UNIONhttps://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/news/article/pop-tarts-5-million-lawsuit-16572845.phpWASHINGTON POSThttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/26/kellogg-sued-strawberry-pop-tarts/Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr  / @i_swear_podcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comYoutube: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Patreon Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

When 6 comedians have a cancelled showcase, and nothing but time on their hands.Featuring:Peter DeppCortney Warner Sean T HughesDrew Harrison Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Nic Weir (And Belmont University, Nashville)Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

'That's Wack' is our new news/current events based series where we cover the wild, shocking, unbelievable, and strange news stories that occur every day, all over the world. Insider UK Article:https://www.insider.com/uk-man-wwii-shell-lodged-in-rectum-bomb-squad-called-2021-12 Daily Mail article:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10270067/Man-seeks-medical-help-artillery-shell-lodged-rectum.htmlHuffington Post  article:https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/artillery-shell-rectum-bum-squad-twitter-reaction_uk_61aa265fe4b0f398af204204Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

That's Wack is our new news/current events based series where we cover the wild, shocking, unbelievable, and strange news stories that occur every day, all over the world. Link to Fox Business Article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/woman-reportedly-breastfed-cat-delta-airlines-flight.ampLink to WGNTV Chicago article:https://wgntv.com/news/woman-reportedly-caught-breastfeeding-cat-on-delta-airlines-flight/ Link to NYPOST article:https://nypost.com/2021/12/02/woman-caught-breastfeeding-her-hairless-cat-on-a-delta-flight/ Link to Viral ACARS Twitter Screenshot:https://twitter.com/TheRickWilson/status/1463541134173605899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1463541134173605899%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fnews%2Fwoman-allegedly-caught-breastfeeding-a-cat-on-a-plane  Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Comedian and Producer Dario Durham talks meeting Taylor Swift, Danica Patrick, and how starting a podcast changed his life. https://www.dariodurham.combpositiveprod.comInsta: @dariodcomedy@77flavorschi77 Flavors Tribune Article https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-77-flavors-of-chicago-podcast-20210623-udcsuxtucvb6jhv5qd5ohr6pmu-story.html%3foutputType=ampInstagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Amanda ReCupido is a writer, humorist, and storyteller - and she's shared a story from her life with us, in her very own voice. Posted here on Patreon first.Twitter @amandarecupidoMedium @amandarecupido.___________Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Award winning speaker, and theologian Scot Loyd celebrates the memory of his father through stories from his life, and lessons Scot learned from him.Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Scot Loyd is a follower of Jesus Christ, activist and a liberal arts educator. Scot has coached champion collegiate debate teams and individuals, and has been featured as a keynote speaker to various National and International audiences. Scot has earned two Masters degrees, in Communication Studies and The Philosophy of Heritage Studies, at Arkansas State University, where he is also a PhD candidate in Heritage Studies. He is currently serving as a debate coach and Communications professor at a Private University in the Midwest, United States.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Nashville standup comedian Nic Weir tells the shocking story of how his apartment burned to the ground, inadvertently leading to a career in standup comedy.Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcast/ @nicincolourTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

This story should definitely make you feel much better about yourself. For Sure. Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcast/ @laughwithharrisonTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Earlier this year, I sat down (over Zoom) with Nashville based comedian Evan Berke, and heard first-hand the wild details of his life before standup.Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Comedian James Draper performs in comedy clubs all across the US.  Earlier this summer, I sat down with him (via Zoom) and learned the details of his life pre-and-post comedy, first hand. Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Earlier this year- we sat down with Nashville-based standup comedian Allison Summers to talk improv, standup, and lessons she learned on the road.Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcastTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

We sat down with Nashville-based standup comedian Drew Harrison to talk about his involvement with comedy, as well as some unbelievable stories from his life. Instagram: @sydneydavisjrjr / @i_swear_podcast/ @laughwithharrisonTwitter: @SydneyDavisJrJr / @I_Swear_PodcastWebsite: sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

Listeners submitted their true stories to be read aloud on the podcast.Instagram:  @sydneydavisjrjr // @i_swear_podcastTwitter:  @SydneyDavisJrJr // @I_Swear_PodcastFB:  I Swear This Really Happened Website:  sydneydavisjrjr.comPatreon: Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.Support the show

A true-story podcast hosted by comedian and storyteller Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)

A true-story podcast hosted by comedian and storyteller Sydney Davis Jr. Jr. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjr?fan_landing=true)