Dear Stranger (and Friend)

This week, I talk to one of the most positive people I've ever met, Candice. I've known her for quite a long time and she never fails to reach out to say what's up whenever it seems like it's been a while since we last spoke. We talk a lot about our past, keeping it positive, and moving forward. I'm so happy she agreed to do this with me. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

This week, my friend of 17 years Rich, joins me to talk about his passion and his love for professional wrestling. It goes much farther than mine, he's actually in the process of becoming a professional wrestler himself. It's one of the most inspiring things to hear one of your best friends talk about their dreams while they execute on them. Hopefully, you guys find the same kind inspiration I did when we had this conversation.

This week, I'm talking to an old college professor of mine. He was one of the many educators I've had in the past who I definitely looked up to. Many of our early conversations had to do with music because, as it turns out, we had a very similar taste. This conversation though, we talk a bit about mixtapes, some about writing, but mostly about how music is a pretty important part of our lives.

On this episode of Dear Stranger and Friend, I talk to my friend Ted, who I've known for years but never really had a chance to talk to one-on-one. We talk a lot about the podcast itself on this episode, even though that's kind of weird. And we share a bunch of our favorite Jeff stories. I hope you guys enjoy this one.

A sneak preview at the next season of Dear Stranger and Friend starting 3/29/2017

Sometimes, when I hang out and drink with friends, I put down my phone and record bits of our conversation. This took place a couple of weeks ago before the New Year. I was very drunk and here you can really hear how self-centered I am and how much of an awful person I actually am. I hope you enjoy it. Also, thanks Rob for being a part of this.

This is a very special episode of Dear Stranger and Friend because my guest is neither a stranger or friend! It's my mom! We have a very laid back conversation about the holidays, movies we're going to see together, and about my years as a tiny, chubby baby. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

This week on Dear Stranger, I talk with my friend Jerry, who I have known for a very long time. He got me one of my first jobs, ever. There's also a pretty good moment where I say something and get called out on it and then feel horrible about it. So, there was that. I'm really glad we made this episode happen. It was a lot of fun. Also! Don't forget to follow Digital Recess on Instagram @digitalrecess and on Facebook!

This week on Dear Stranger, an old college friend of mine stops by and makes me laugh for about an hour! Hashim and I met years ago because we hung out around the same social circles and we eventually just became really nice, cool buds. It was such a pleasure talking to him about making music, all-ages shows, and that one really awkward thing about tumblr .gifs. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

This week, I'm talking to my friend Tanya -- who I met on Tumblr years ago -- for the very first time. I was really excited before we started recording and I'm super glad I had the opportunity to talk to her through the Internet. It was a really fun conversation with a lot of laughing and me rambling a bit (as I tend to do) but I hope you guys enjoy it!