Hey Human Podcast

E295 Matt Rutherford is the first sailor to complete a single-handed nonstop voyage around North and South America. And he did it in a 27-foot Albin Vega! Matt’s childhood was a combo of drugs, cults, truancy, and several stints in jail. At 17, his life’s course would change. He bought his first sailboat, sight unseen, […]

E294 Deb‘s mother joined The Ingleside United Methodist Church (IL) when Deb was a young girl. Members called themselves The Fellowship. Led by a man named Lou Hillendahl, it would soon become apparent to Deb, and many of the other children, that they were trapped in a cycle of abuse and servitude. When Lou’s wrong-doings […]

E293 Dov Baron wants to get to the very heart of us. His mission is of service — to help humans find and release the things that block them from their most authentic selves. The best-selling author (One Red Thread, Fiercely Loyal), podcaster (Curiosity Bites and Leadership & Loyalty), story-teller, and therapist, was also named […]

E292 Ken Levine is a multi-award-winning television writer (Fraiser, M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Simpsons, Cheers & more), screenwriter, playwright, podcaster (Hollywood & Levine), former MLB announcer, blogger, author and if that isn’t enough, he’s also a former Top 40 radio DJ! We chat about some of his most iconic episodes, Jewish baseball, balloon fetishes […]

E291 Tia May is a chronic illness survivor, retired veteran, mental health advocate and singer-songwriter. We discuss trauma, self-worth, leaving toxic relationships, breaking free of old patterns and reclaiming one’s health and well-being. Trigger Warning: Discussion of suicidal thoughts. For more information and links, please visit: HeyHumanpodcast.com

E290 Danny Jordan is the author of “Rae’s First Day,” the first book from his “The Capables” children’s book series. Danny’s eldest daughter was born with an upper limb difference, which inspired him to create stories about “a group of super-capable kid superheroes all of whom have a super capability or ‘cape.’ Each Capable’s superpower […]

E289 Turhan “Troy” Caylak‘s role as Akhmal in HBO’s hit show “Barry” earned him a SAG award nom. The actor, writer, producer has a long list of tv and film credits to his name. Turhan’s rapid-fire conversational style is a joyful and wild ride through his polymath brain as we chat about his craft, childhood […]

E288 Roby Sobieski is an accomplished magician who has traveled the world practicing his craft, sometimes with interesting results (like being accused of being a god or demon). He has consulted on David Blaine’s national tours, and has been a sleight-of-hand consultant on the Harley Quinn “Birds of Prey” film. We discuss magic, history, philosophy, […]

E287 Austin Antoine & Raul Herrera are from Get Lit – Words Ignite (founded by Diane Luby Lane), an arts-education non-profit “using poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities.” Diane also founded the Get Lit Players, “an award-winning classic teen poetry troupe who have appeared at the White House three times, collaborated with […]

E286 D.J. Vodicka has been called a “rat,” and “dead man walking” for exposing corruption at Salinas Valley State Prison. Sacrificing his career and risking his life, Vodicka, a decorated veteran officer, served in the Investigative Services Unit (a branch of Internal Affairs) and was the “whistle-blower” who uncovered a gang of rogue prison guards […]