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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. Thro…

Andrew Wacker


    • May 24, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 22: Being One with Chris Ballew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 61:08


    "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 babies, and a whole friggin' lot more! Check out Caspar Babypants and Chris Ballew at www.babypantsmusic.com www.chrisballew.org   Follow @Wackowski on Twitter Donate at paypal.me/strangersandfriends

    Episode 21: Much Less

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 56:39


    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 going to www.paypal.me/strangersandfriends We get a small benefit every time you shop through our Amazon Portal (http://amzn.to/2ooIhEb). Bookmark the page so you can help out the podcast next time you need to discretely order some body lube.

    Episode 20: Teach your kids to count! With Lucas Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2017 78:23


    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 at paypal.me/strangersandfriends or shop through our Amazon portal (http://amzn.to/2ooIhEb), they'll send us a small commission. 

    Episode 19: Michael Fisher is Mr. Mobile

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 69:29


    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. Michael and I talk about his job as a tech journalist, travel, minimalism, exciting new tech on the horizon, and the stuff that keeps us up at night, just to name a few. Check out Mr. Mobile's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/themrmobile Follow Michael Fisher Twitter: @TheMrMobile Snapchat: MrMobileSnaps   Support this podcast by shopping through our Amazon Portal (http://amzn.to/2hR0hp9), donating on PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/strangersandfriends) or through the Satchel Player App.

    Episode 18: Good Vibrations with Brendan Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 94:26


    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 friends and family, they'll love it! Check out Brendan's opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-newscaster-fake-cameos-lester-holt-anderson-cooper-perspec-20170103-story.html   Won't you please do your Amazon shopping through our link and help support this podcast: http://amzn.to/2hR0hp9 Follow Andrew on Twitter @Wackowski and like our page at facebook.com/strangersandfriendspodcast

    Episode 17: Liberty Lampoon (Oops... we're hippies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 58:31


    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!

    Episode 16: The Tulpamancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 102:58


    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.com/strangersandfriendspodcast Help out this podcast by clicking this link and bookmarking it. That way every time you shop at Amazon a small portion of what you spend will go to keep this podcast going. Thank you so much!   -Andrew

    Episode 15: Carlos Zambrana

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 43:35


    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

    Episode 14: Kris Payne of Black Mesa Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 100:58


    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 www.blackmesarecords.com or follow @blackmesarecords on Instagram and on Twitter at @blckmsrcrds And for the photography fans out there, check out hypostyle.net for a glimpse into Kris's past life as a professional photographer. Support the podcast by shopping through our Amazon Portal at http://amzn.to/2fzYpx3

    Episode 13: Keith Walker is Chemosabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2016 56:43


    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 bit of everything. Follow Keith on Twitter @keithwalker456 and check out his work on Vimeo at vimeo.com/user37489410 Don't forget to help the podcast by doing your holiday shopping through our Amazon portal! just go to http://amzn.to/2fzYpx3

    Episode 12: Fred Lonsdale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 54:14


    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, on Instagram and Twitter And shop on our Amazon store if you want to help out the podcast http://amzn.to/2ecoe8f

    Episode 11: Heather Meehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2016 64:47


    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 out her website, heathergmeehan.com Follow me, @Wackowski, on Instagram and Twitter   And don't forget to shop through the Amazon Portal to help the podcast by clicking or typing http://amzn.to/2ecoe8f

    Episode 10: Jason Barr LOVES Phish!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2016 60:36


    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 jasonbarrr.com and omgloljk.merchtable.com

    Episode 9: Doby Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 80:57


    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

    Episode 8: Cat Jennings is Dr. Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 48:14


    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

    Episode 7: Stephen Parato

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 29:45


    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 Twitter Like Strangers and Friends on Facebook Subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes

    Episode 6: Billy The Fridge!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2016 73:02


    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 forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on iTunes! Check Billy The Fridge out on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.   Subscribe to Strangers and Friends on iTunes, Player.FM, or anywhere else Follow Andrew on Twitter, or like Strangers and Friends on Facebook

    Episode 5 - Zoltan Istvan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2016 53:24


    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 through our Amazon Portal!

    Bonus Episode 1 - Drew Smith (Bad Kids to the Front)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2016 53:27


    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 moniker Bad Kids to the Front since 2013. Past guest appearances from Lawrence bands and their members Your Friend, CS Luxem, Karma Vision, and Riot Meadows highlight his ties to the Lawrence music scene. You're Alone drops September 2nd, 2016. Check out all their music at https://badkidstothefront.bandcamp.com/ Follow Drew and Bad Kids to the Front on Instagram and Facebook. Rate and review Strangers and Friends on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1142601191 Help out the podcast by shopping through our Amazon Portal: http://amzn.to/2c5QI1f Follow Andrew on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

    Episode 4 - Sean Cahill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2016 56:15


    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 our Amazon Portal

    Episode 3 - Mike Wozniak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 80:44


    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: http://www.thesoundpony.com/ http://bikeclubtulsa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Bike-Tulsa-1066567066753770/

    Episode 2 - Jay Ramey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2016 39:30


    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.

    Episode 1 - Nick Davis *POOR AUDIO QUALITY*

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2016 43:58


    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 Friends. We talk about riding a motorcycle across the American West, fecal transplants, the weird, weird future and much more.

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