Exchange Room Podcast

Edson Freeman is the author of 'Strange Light: Personal Accounts of UFOs, NDEs, and Other Enduring Mysteries'. In this book, Edson interviews ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences which can't easily be explained, including alien encounters, ghosts, telepathy, precognition and other seemingly supernatural events.

Galina Barshay is a life coach originally from the Soviet Union. In this episode, Galina shares stories from her childhood in a small Russian Village and provides valuable life advice. Galina has appeared previously in Episode 2, where she reflected on her journey immigrating and adapting to America.

Andrés Briceño is an exiled Venezuelan political activist and member of the Vente Venezuela opposition party. Growing up under the rule of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, he witnessed the gradual decline of his country first-hand. In this Episode, Andrés shares his experiences and breaks down the rise and fall of Maduro’s regime and the history of Venezuela.

South African-born David Gordon–a practicing lawyer for over 50 years–has witnessed the evolution of democracy in South Africa first-hand. In this episode, David reflects on the nation's journey from Mandela's hopeful presidency to today’s unfortunate realities: rising crime, economic stagnation and deteriorating infrastructure. He dissects these issues while maintaining optimism for a better future, emphasizing the amazing things South Africa still has to offer.

Alan Smirin spent years in show business working with world-famous celebrities and executing publicity stunts to promote major films. He later shifted careers and purchased a liquor store in Atlanta where he dealt directly with bootleggers and witnessed the city's gentrification firsthand. Today he is a successful real estate agent and a highly active community leader in multiple service organizations.

Ed Santalone is a dynamic entrepreneur who scaled his company—Atlantic Irrigation—from a single location to 38 across the US and Canada, growing it to 215 employees before selling in 2017. Since then, he's transformed an old bank into a thriving boutique mall while investing in ventures like K9 Resorts and pursuing a Master's in History.

Galina Barshay is a life coach who immigrated from the Soviet Union to the United States in 1991. In this episode, she shares engaging stories, explores cultural differences, and provides advice for living a meaningful life.

Dan Jourdan is a sales consultant and serial entrepreneur who never attended college. Instead, he lived as a hitchhiker for eight months and bought his first company when he was just 18 years old. In this Episode, DJ shares unique stories and valuable lessons he has learned.

The first episode of The Exchange Room releases August 26, 2025. In the meantime, you can visit exchange-room.com for additional content and follow to receive updates.