Welcome to the Things That Shape Us podcast. My name is Jonathan Wymer and I'm joined by James Gary to discuss a various range of subjects that are all related to one idea: How those things shape our lives.

In this episode, James and I discuss two things that shaped our lives. First, James goes into describing his extreme experience in the Iraq War (EXPLICIT), how it shaped him in ways only some of us could ever grasp being that close to death, and how it affects you. Second, I take it down a notch and describe my life as a skateboarder in my early adolescence. I describe how the sport of skateboarding is perceived as aggressive and unproductive, but for me it was very shaping and gave me something to hold onto as I constantly moved around the country (not an Army brat).

ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN EPISODE: We are going to be bringing people onto the podcast starting on the 11th episode, but we'll still keep the SHAPE of our podcast, don't worry. It'll be for adding a little extra flavor and new perspectives into the conversation. Stay tuned!

Original Jingle & Logo by Lisa Wymer.
Edited by Jonathan Wymer.
Mixed and Designed by James Gary.