Why Am I Podcast

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with Dee Parson, also known as Supr Dee; a syndicated newspaper cartoonist and the creator of Rosebuds.We explore his experience growing up as the only Black family in a sundown town, losing his father at a young age, and learning to read through Garfield. Art became both refuge and identity, and over time, it became purpose.Dee shares how he went from drawing comics in school to becoming one of the youngest syndicated cartoonists in the country. We get into legacy strips, the shrinking newspaper industry, internet culture, emotional boundaries, and why simple kindness might be the most radical move left.

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with Liz Thorpe; author, educator, former Murray's Cheese leader, and one of the most respected voices in American cheese. From eating progressively stinkier cheeses on Epicurious to helping shape the future of American dairy producers, Liz has turned her love language, food, into a career spanning books, television, consulting, and global travel.We talk about passion, legacy, New Orleans vs. New York, raising kids around tradition, the humbling intensity of Top Chef Family Style, and why visiting cheese makers in the mountains of Switzerland can feel like touching history. We also dig into what it means to do meaningful work in a world that often feels disposable.

Ryan Estrada has been homeless in a typhoon, thrown off a moving train by police, almost eaten by lions, and banned in multiple U.S. states, and somehow came out of all of it more optimistic than most people.In this episode of Why Am I?, Ryan traces how growing up anxious led him to deliberately chase discomfort: moving to a new country every year, embracing failure as fuel, and turning everything that goes wrong into a story worth telling. We talk about fear, creativity, rejection, community, book banning, and why mistakes are the most valuable thing an artist can have.

In this episode of Why Am I, Greg Soul sits down with Fatal1ty, one of the original professional gamers and a true pioneer of competitive FPS. From hustling pool halls at 12 years old to winning world championships across Quake, Unreal Tournament, Painkiller, and more, Fatal1ty breaks down the mindset, pressure, discipline, and obsession required to stay on top.This conversation goes far beyond gaming. It's about competition, identity, confidence, legacy, and what happens when your entire life is built around being the best.

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with artist and musician Ken Butler, a Brooklyn-based creator who has spent decades building musical instruments from found objects and refusing to compromise; either artistically or personally.We talk about what it means to live as both an artist and a musician, how a strong sense of self can be a survival tool, and why Ken believes it's essential not to let the stress of the world settle into your body. From creative obsession to mindfulness, aging, and staying present, this conversation is thoughtful, funny, and deeply human.

In this episode of Why Am I, Greg sits down with writer, naturalist, and professional curiosity chaser David George Gordon; a man whose life has included capturing giant octopuses, writing field manuals on Sasquatch, playing harmonica on street corners, and teaching people how to eat bugs.From the rise and fall of magazine writing, to cooking insects on national TV, to the mystery of cryptids and why we crave the unknown, this conversation wanders through food, fear, nostalgia, science, creativity, and the strange paths that shape a life.

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with Colton Holder, Director of Operations for the Arkansas Renaissance Festival. Colton's path took him from theater kid, to soul-crushing sales job, to unexpectedly helping build a Renaissance Festival from the ground up. We talk about identity, performance, community, finding your people, and why giving adults permission to play might be more important than ever. This conversation explores how stepping into a character can help you discover parts of yourself you didn't know were missing.

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Step inside The Fantasy Restaurant as Nancy Beverly joins me to build her dream meal. From the atmosphere to the first sip, she crafts a dinner that's simple, personal, and surprisingly charming. We talk about childhood favorites, homemade touches, and the joy of keeping things unfussy.

In this Fantasy Restaurant episode, Brian takes his time building a thoughtful meal, choosing dishes that each have personal meaning or a story behind them. We talk through why certain foods stuck with him, what makes a dish “right” in his mind, and the small details that shape how he enjoys a meal.

Award-winning writer, photographer, and explorer Nancy Beverly joins Greg to talk about creativity, collaboration, and the joy of exploration; from the hiking trails of California to the writer's room in Hollywood. They discuss playwriting, community, nature, feedback, and even how aliens might communicate through art.

Former jewel thief Bryan Sobolewski committed over 20 robberies alongside his father and brother. In this episode of Why Am I, we dig deep into what pushed him to that life—and what brought him back. From his chaotic childhood to finding redemption through comedy and nonprofit work, Bryan shares a brutally honest and surprisingly funny look at guilt, change, and the choices that shape us. We also explore how easy it can be to say “that could never be me”… until life lines up just right.

I head into the piney woods of East Texas for a family reunion… held in a cemetery. Since the mid-1800s, families have gathered at Antioch Cemetery on the third Sunday in October to argue about upkeep, share a potluck, and remember. My Uncle Bobby walks me through headstones, East Texas sawmill history, dry-county bootlegging, Civil War migrations from Alabama to Texas, faith, forgiveness, and what it feels like to sit beside your own name on a stone. It's part history tour, part family lore, and a meditation on how traditions survive.

Step into the Fantasy Restaurant with Ben E. Wood, where the menu is fueled by nostalgia and imagination. From banana milkshakes the size of his head to crispy chicken wing triangles, Ben's meal is equal parts comfort food and childhood memory. Add in diner all-day breakfast, a “cheese number,” and a mountainous banana cream pie for dessert, and you've got a one-of-a-kind feast.

Step into the world of pinball like you've never seen it. David van Es blends his lifelong love of movies, pinball, and film production into immersive machines that let you live inside your favorite stories. From Star Wars to Labyrinth to Dune, David shares how pinball can become more than a game—it's a way to connect, imagine, and build community.

Dawn Meyerriecks has spent her career at the intersection of technology, strategy, and service. From building systems that shaped modern defense to guiding innovation in intelligence, she's proven how curiosity and courage can change the world. In this episode, we explore her journey, her lessons, and the impact of mentoring the next generation.

Canadian musician Ben E. Wood joins Why Am I to talk about his fourth album, the haunting creative process behind it, and the deeply personal journey through mental health challenges that shaped it. We discuss making art in recovery, what it's like to “write an album with ghosts,” the importance of local arts, and how to support friends who may be struggling.

Joel joins me in the warmup exercise for the Why Am I Podcast called the Fantasy Restaurant. This guy puts together a meal that is rich in nostalgia and full of flavor. Oh yeah, don't forget to bring your own padlock ;)

This week on Why Am I, I talk to Joel—better known online as Fuel Neve. He's a writer, voice actor, and humorist whose viral social commentary often disarms toxic ideas with heart and wit. We talk about learning to “fail less,” using humor to heal, and the unexpected gift of emotional rock bottom. Joel opens up about losing his father, becoming a parent, and why bravery, empathy, and curiosity shape who he is today.We also dig into TikTok, storytelling, haunting basements, Kevin Smith, Jurassic Park hot takes, and the art of sneaking into people's hearts and minds with laughter.

Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant, where anything you've ever craved is on the menu. In this warmup episode, Justin from Library Punk joins Greg to order up a literary feast — from Redwall berry flights to vegan duck with tofu head. It's nostalgia, nerdery, and texture-forward food fantasy in full force.

In this episode of Why Am I, we sit down with Justin from Library Punk to explore how librarianship, leftist critique, and punk rock intersect. We talk about moving across the country, parasocial podcasting, career pivots, and organizing for systemic change — all through the lens of a library worker who just might be your favorite quiet radical.

In this darkly funny personal essay, I reflect on the chaos and compromises of parenting through the lens of a family trip inspired by our toddler's obsession with Thomas the Tank Engine. It's got trains, rain, and an unforgettable roadside bathroom situation. Think David Sedaris meets wooden railroads.Watch as I recount two pivotal moments in our family's journey with Thomas, complete with backward train rides and a showdown at a gas station that no longer sells gas.If you've ever traveled long distances with a child under five, this one's for you.#ParentingStories #ThomasTheTankEngine #Storytime #DavidSedarisStyle #HumorEssay #RealParenting #FamilyTrips #ComedyVideo

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with Meg Gustafson—curator of 80s aesthetic magic and creator of @HammyWhammyOfficial—to talk nostalgia, Memphis design, mid-century burnout, and the deeply emotional connection we form with our spaces. From mall guides to neon preservation, this is a candid look at how architecture, fashion, and music shape us.

Step into the Fantasy Restaurant with soap opera writer Joanna Cohen as she builds her dream meal—from Prosecco in a tulip flute to tuna sliders from a Nantucket food truck. We talk taste, texture, and the subtle art of simple pleasures. This is more than a menu—it's a memory.

In this “Why Am I” episode, writer and soap opera veteran Joanna Cohen explores identity, motherhood, nostalgia, and her unlikely path from sports journalism to daytime TV.She opens up about journaling, growing up in NYC, and writing real human emotion into soap scripts. It's deep, funny, and refreshingly candid.

What drives someone from a childhood of pirating games to building a startup accelerator that spans countries? In this episode, Jason W. Taylor opens up about relentless ambition, fear-driven success, and why he believes entrepreneurism is humanity's greatest force for good.Jason shares how computer camp shaped his future, why failure isn't something to be feared, and the power of building in the domain you know best.He's candid, funny, and incredibly driven. You don't want to miss this one.

Ever wonder what your dream meal would be if anything was on the table? In this episode of The Fantasy Restaurant, Steve Davis walks us through his ideal lineup—complete with salt and pepper squid, a classic New Zealand lamb rack, and a custard-topped fruit pie that'll make you reconsider everything you thought you knew about dessert.Along the way, we talk Kiwi cuisine, nostalgic dinners in San Jose, and why Americans are missing out on the magic of meat pies.

Step into the "Fantasy Restaurant" with host Greg and guest Anton Mitchell as they craft a dream meal from scratch. From spicy cherry-infused old fashioneds to jerk chicken sliders and dual mains featuring papardelle and lamb chops, Anton takes familiar flavors and elevates them to something extraordinary. This warm-up episode sets the table for storytelling, flavor, and nostalgia.

In this episode of Why Am I, I sit down with the endlessly fascinating Steve Davis – a sidemount cave diver, podcast host, entrepreneur, and former Navy engineer. We dig deep into how Steve found his way from corporate life in Silicon Valley to running a coffee shop in New Zealand, exploring underwater caves, and hosting one of the most niche diving podcasts out there. He shares gripping cave diving stories, lessons from failure, and thoughts on reinvention, discipline, and what it really means to be calm under pressure.

This week, Greg chats with Anton Mitchell, a gifted educator and storyteller based at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. From his blue-collar roots to educating thousands about the hidden truths of organized crime, Anton's journey is anything but ordinary. We dig into the nuanced history of the mob, the power of everyday choices, and what it really means to teach and learn every day.

Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant episode of the Why Am I Podcast, where anything goes when it comes to food! Our guest, Andy Kay, builds his dream meal, from the perfect drink to an unforgettable dessert. We talk prime rib perfection, bacon-wrapped dates, and the art of simple ingredients done right. Plus, Andy shares his thoughts on the true dining experience—whether it's in a fine restaurant or a hole-in-the-wall gem.Please show them some love on their socials here: https://kayandassociates.com/https://www.facebook.com/kayandainvestigations/https://www.instagram.com/KAinvestigates/Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant! In this episode, Jace O'Brien goes all out, crafting an extravagant meal with no less than four choices in almost every category. From mezcal negronis and root beer in frosted glasses to panang nua curry and Hong Kong fried rice, Jace creates a dining experience like no other. Plus, we talk about childhood food memories, working in high-end restaurants, and why pumpkin pie reigns supreme.Tell us your fantasy meal in the comments, and hit play to join the feast.Please show them some love on their socials here: https://jayseobrien.com/https://www.instagram.com/jaysetagram/?hl=enhttps://stan.store/ObrienMedia/p/get-my-guide-now-cu4avwtsFind more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)#FantasyRestaurant #FoodPodcast #JaceOBrien #DreamMeal #Foodies #Gourmet #Podcast

Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.” In here, my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Jimmy is a meat and potatoes kinda guy, and while his menu isn't exotic, it's a good choice any day of the week. I hope you enjoy this meal with Jimmy.Help us grow by sharing with someone!Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.youtube.com/jimmydirestahttps://jimmydiresta.com/https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/?hl=enFind more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Andy Kay. This individual is one of LA's finest Private Investigators, but he may not be what you expect. Not only does he travels the world helping his clients, but he also takes certain cases very personal…much the way I think I might. After everything he's done and seen, I figured he'd be pretty jaded, and while he does have a healthy dose of skepticism, he still sees the good in the world, and it seems he tries to embody that good himself. I hope you enjoy this chat with Andy.Help us grow by sharing with someone, like, subscribe!Please show them some love on their socials here: https://kayandassociates.com/https://www.facebook.com/kayandainvestigations/https://www.instagram.com/KAinvestigates/Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Jayse OBrein.This fella is a man of many talents: he's a voice over artist, an over the top foodie, an actor, reactor, and costco dad. What strikes me the most about Jayse is his insanely high energy, his obvious zest for life, and the way he wants to bring everyone along with him. There's some definite parallels between the two of us, and I'm not just talking about our love for 90s pop culture, though I feel this might be the most important one. At any rate, I hope you enjoy this fast paced conversation with Jayse. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://jayseobrien.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaysetagram/?hl=en https://stan.store/ObrienMedia/p/get-my-guide-now-cu4avwts Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Patrick Christmas. Imagine combining soccer, football, and frisbee…that is kind of the foundation of ultimate frisbee. Now add in quick action, full field hucks, and insane layout catches, and you might start to get an idea of why this ultimate vet decided to single handedly start an Austin ultimate pro team. If you've never watched a game, pop to youtube and give it a watch, then grab tickets for your local team. At any rate, I hope you enjoy this conversation with Patrick. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://atxsol.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atxsol/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/atxsol/ Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Jimmy Diresta. Jimmy is the first maker, a term I believe he really popularized, I started watching on youtube. I think maker isn't just a moniker, or even a life style for Jimmy…I think he truly has no other choice…I think it's part of his soul…or as he describes it, the reason he's here. From the moment we started talking Jimmy was my cousin who he hasn't seen for a minute, and I hope you all enjoy catching up with Jimmy. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.youtube.com/jimmydiresta https://jimmydiresta.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/?hl=en Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.” In here, my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Gary puts together a meal that seems to incorporate a lot of the foods found near his NY home…and Asia, and Greece, and Italy LOL. Though it varies a lot, it all sounds delicious. I hope you enjoy this meal with Gary. For more visit https://WhyAmIPod.com

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today. My guest this go around is Gary Goldstein. This fella is a writer of books, TV shows, and of movies. Not only has he written for Hallmark movies, which is becoming something of a theme here), but he also wrote for the likes of Beverly Hills 90210, which featured prominently in my younger years. If you find this walk through his mind interesting, I urge you to check out his newest book Please Come To Boston. At any rate, I hope you enjoy this chat with Gary. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://twitter.com/GaryGoldsteinLA, https://www.instagram.com/garygoldsteinla/, https://www.garygoldsteinla.com/book-please-come-to-boston. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

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Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Dan De Leon.  Dan lives his life the way he leads his church, open and affirming.  That was a term new to me, but essentially it means all people are welcome and supported…no matter how able bodied you are, or where you are in the LGBTQIA+ box of crayons.  Dan gives me hope.  Hope that the religious people I care about can come to the one real truth; loving others unconditionally is the only thing that matters.  You follow this principle first, and have your faith fit in around that, not the other way around.  I learn a LOT in this conversation, and I hope you do to.  Please enjoy this chat with Dan. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.friends-ucc.org/, https://www.facebook.com/friendschurchucc, https://www.instagram.com/friends_ucc. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Scott Jones.  He's a British born Aussie who has always felt a bit like a fish out of water.  Part of that feeling came to light when he recently realized he's gay, and now the world literally looks different.  I mean imagine waking up one day, and getting to experience the world through a beautiful new lens.  I hope you enjoy this chat with Scott. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Geoffrey Mark.  This cat started in show business at 15, and hasn't stopped since.  He done Broadway, he dances, sings, is a comedian, and just to fill some time has also been a best selling author.  He has some valuable advice on grief, life, and talent.  Oh, and don't forget to sparkle like Geoff. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.instagram.com/geoffreymarkshowbiz/?hl=en, https://twitter.com/thegeoffreymark, https://www.facebook.com/groups/478789255814114/, https://a.co/d/5c1P6Wv. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Jane Labowitch, better known as Princess Etch.  As the royal name implies, she is an artist that uses an etch-a-sketch as her medium.  In this chat, I follow her down the rabbit hole on how each etch performs differently and how it takes time to find the right one for the job.  She also shares how the video you see is backed by hours upon hours of work that are completely invisible…man, I love artists :)  I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jane. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://princessetch.com/, https://www.tiktok.com/@princessetch, https://www.instagram.com/princessetch/, https://www.patreon.com/m/princessetch. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.”  In here my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Join us in the slow moving and beautiful south of France as we step inside of a building we are transported to DC 40 years ago to a bustling kitchen full of family and love.  Oh, also there's a bottomless basket of bacon LOL.  I hope you enjoy this meal with Kelly. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: ⁠https://kellyedwards.co/⁠, ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kellyedwards_co/⁠, ⁠https://a.co/d/cmXWIj9⁠, ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kellyedwardsco⁠. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Kelly Edwards.  She's got an impressive resume: former exec in LA, film producer, writer, teacher…but she only touches on those things.  They don't define the person inside of Kelly, because she's a phoenix that is constantly being reborn into a completely different person.  Not only that, but she opens her eyes each day excited to see who she'll become.  I hope you enjoy this chat with Kelly. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://kellyedwards.co/, https://www.instagram.com/kellyedwards_co/, https://a.co/d/cmXWIj9, https://www.facebook.com/kellyedwardsco. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I USUALLY talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  This time around Kristi jumps in and discusses one of my favorite performances "In And Of Itself". It's us breaking down what parts ment the most to us...and I learn a couple of things(as always LOL)... and yes, I get in my feels...try and power through LOLOL. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.instagram.com/sowellkr/⁠, https://www.instagram.com/cardiocandy/?hl=en, https://www.instagram.com/selfvisualized/?hl=en. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.”  In here my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. We start this meal out light, then, thankfully, come to our senses and start just putting garlic on all of the things…we even have a triple dessert!  I hope you enjoy this meal with Stan. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: ⁠https://www.zimmermanstan.com/⁠, ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/?hl=en⁠, ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954676603⁠. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Stan Zimmerman.  If there is a thing you can do in Hollywood, I'm pretty sure Stan as done it somewhere in his 3 decade plus career.  He's written episodes from Golden Girls to Gilmore Girls(which helped inspire the title and theme of his new book).  I told you this kid has done it all.  He's also incredibly open, honest, empathetic, but most importantly funny :).  I hope you enjoy this chat with Stan. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.zimmermanstan.com/, https://www.instagram.com/zimmermanstan/?hl=en, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1954676603. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.”  In here my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Fresh off his trip to Italy, Mark has convinced me to try eggplant parm again…I told myself I was done being hurt by this dish, but I suppose I can trust again.  I hope you enjoy this meal with Mark. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-amato-4257b27/⁠, ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0024169/⁠. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)

Hey everybody, I'm Greg Sowell and this is Why Am I, a podcast where I talk to interesting people and try to trace a path to where they find themselves today.  My guest this go around is Mark Amato.  This 60 something went from being raised by TV to being part of it.  Not only has he been writing and producing in Hollywood since the 90s, but he also teaches which is all I need to know about a person.  Mark also churns out Christmas movies more frequently than most of us change our toothbrush LOL.  This one goes deep…it's not all Hallmark movies.  I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mark. Help us grow by sharing with someone! Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-amato-4257b27/, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0024169/. Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (this gives you access to bonus content like the Fantasy Restaurant!)