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This was a fun conversation we had over tea. We went a lot of places and I learned more than I thought I would about concrete.

Great conversation with Dalal about growing up in Kuwait and the success she has had in life.

Had a great conversation about rock climbing and growing up in Kuwait.

Fun conversation about being half American and half Kuwaiti and what growing up in these places was like.

This was a very fun conversation about growing up in Tunisia and the many places Wala taught.

I have known Chris a long time. It was great getting to sit down and talk about his life. There are many nuggets of wisdom in this talk.

This is my first repeat guest. Last time Logan and I talked about his real jobs. This time we talked about his fun jobs that he hopes, someday, will become real jobs! Always a good time talking to Logan. We did this one driving to Chicago.

Sat down and had a chat with my mom about her life. Give it a listen.

I interviewed one of my students. Very interesting insight into what it is like to be a 5th grader in Kuwait.

Long overdue. I interviewed my wife.

I have been looking forward to interviewing Ali since the day I met him at his backyard climbing wall! This was a fun one!

Learned all about Nepal in this episode!! Very interesting conversation.

Listen to how following his dad to Saudi Arabia planted the travel bug for years later.

A fun talk with one of my coworkers. Learned about Syria! Very fun conversation.

I learned so much about water during this podcast! I had a wonderful time talking to Hasan!

I had a wonderful time talking to Abdulhadi about being a poet!

This podcast was super fun! We got into a nice conversation about a lot of things. Be a fly on the wall for an interesting conversation about our thoughts on the world.

Such a good conversation about expectations of life, the peace corps, and becoming a teacher.

Very fun conversation over tea while in Kuwait!

Nasser is Kuwait's only professional climber. This was a fun conversation learned about what that takes and growing up in Kuwait!

I learned a lot from this interview. I learned all about South Africa. I learned what it is like when people think you are from a place when you are not. It was a fun conversation!

Very fun interview! Learned about what it was like to grow up in Kuwait and Tanya's life so far!

Collin has worked in so many different types of schools! From traditional, to international, to outdoors, to detention centers- Collin has experienced them all. Listen to Collin's story!

Born in Panama, Masters in the North Carolina, Ricardo started his teaching career in the states. From there Oman, New York City, Shanghai, and now Kuwait. Very fun convo about these places and what it like to teach in them.

If you have ever wanted to know how to take a year off and travel, this is the podcast that can answer the realistic questions of how to actually do this. Learn about the pre-planning, the places and experiences, and the reflections they learned after finishing their year.

Super fun talk to my old friend Caleb about his life in live television.

I interview my father in law and learned all about the family and some of his stories. I also learned what it was like to work for John Deere.

A very interesting look into what it is like to be a writer!

Listen to some Baumgarten history and what it is like to farm well into your 90s.

What is it like to be an author? How do you know you can even become an author? These questions and more are answered in this very fun episode of the podcast!!

What is it like to own a business and many good things to think about when you want to start your own.

Learned all about making machines that make other machines to make our things we all enjoy. I also learned about what it is like to be in the army.

I had a wonderful time sitting down with an adult that was pivotal in my life growing up. Listen to hear our very interesting conversation.

Listen to my long time friend's journey through life!

I interviewed my 5 year old niece about life, love, and the economy.

Listen to learn about Pastor Derick's origin story! I had a wonderful time talking about life, the faith, and we even get emotional at the end when we talk about my dad.

Who designs the insides of houses? This lady that's who.

From the Coast Guard to NASA to working for the phone company. Listen to Jim's story!

Exciting discussion with Zachary about being a pastor.

Fun talk about education, special education, life, and being retired.

Listen to a very interesting story of how XiaoFeng eventually found teaching but adventured the whole time!

Listen to find out what advertising looks like in China and how my friend Lily got into the business.

I had a wonderful time talking with Dieu-Anh about her life and her past. This episode is full of one-liners you could live by! Give it a listen.

Listen to this podcast to find out what drives Laura to help students everyday! Also some fun insights into growing up in China!

From a dabbling archeologist to voice of the radio to life in theatre, listen to Rachel's story of what each job taught her and how she found fulfillment in teaching.

Loved my conversation over tea with Goncalo. Listen to learn some life lessons!

I sponsor a podcast club called the Podcast Posse. This is the first interview they did which was interviewing me. Check out their podcast for more interviews!

I talked to my podcast class about growing up and doing high school during COVID.

What was it like to grow up in Beijing and what has changed over the years?

Instead of just focusing on careers, I am starting to allow for different types of conversations to happen. This one is an interesting conversation with a person who was sent to a kung fu school at the age of 8 years old and eventually became the National Champion in Meteor Hammer! It is a crazy journey and one that shows how strong humans really are.

Vietnam to Nebraska to China. Find out how this math teacher made this journey!