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Reyndell Stockman's career as a musician and photographer took him all over the country before he settled into a haunted house in Eastport, Maine, to retire. Hear about how he gave the KGB the slip, how he staged restaurants to look gorgeous in the middle of the night, and how he deals with the spirit who lives in his house.

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Janice Wright Cheney makes art that explores the spaces between modern life's poles—scarcity and plenty, museums and nature. She discusses her creative process, her inspirations, her works, and ... taxidermy. See Janice's work at www.janicewrightcheney.com. See some footage of her Eastport, Maine, installation, "Sardinia," on Vimeo. 

Janice Wright Cheney

"Sardinia" (photo: Hugh French)

"Sardinia" (photo: Hugh French)

"Spectre" (photo: Sarah Fuller)

"Cellar" (photo: Tom Cheney)

"Widow" (photo: Jeff Crawford)

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Bill Johnson has been playing music since he was a kid and has been telling stories and doling out barbs at least that long. Hear him talk about music, anxiety, moving from Illinois to Maine, and much more.

Bill Johnson

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Allison Schier has the game figured out. The writer, actor, improviser, comedian, write clubber, dog walker, and badass talked with me about auditioning, depression, love, and much more. 

Allison Schier

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Rick March just wants to connect with an audience. Whether he’s doing it as a comedian, an actor, or a podcast guest, he’s giving it his all. Hear Rick talk about comedy, auditioning, being “damaged,” and what keeps him going as an artist. Catch Rick at @CrankyRicky or at bestcorporatecomedy.com.

Rick March

Bob Sanders has worn many hats and done many things. He's like Forrest Gump without the treacle and dimness. Hear him talk about his WASPish upbringing, his acting career, his involvement with AIDS activism, his time as an artistic director of a theater, and more. 

Bob Sanders

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Eltony Williams went from the Chicago suburbs to the Oprah Winfrey Network, on which he plays Randal on Tyler Perry's If Loving You Is Wrong. Hear him talk about his journey from here to there, how he differs from his character, and his childhood dreams of becoming a ninja.

Eltony Williams

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Paul Fedirka devoted his career to helping blind and visually impaired military veterans adapt to life without sight. He talks about his upbringing in New York, the difficulties and joys that came with his profession, and how cross-stitching became one of his favorite hobbies.

Paul Fedirka

One of Paul's intricate cross-stitch creations

A detail of the above cross-stitch

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When Brent Huffman sees injustice in the world, he doesn't stand idly by. He picks up a camera and gets to work. Hear Brent talk about his latest documentary film, Saving Mes Aynak (now on Netflix!), and how his work affects his life—and vice versa. Go to www.savingmesaynak.com to find all things related to the film.

Brent making Saving Mes Aynak.

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Mr. And Mrs. Walter have lived enough for several lifetimes, and they have the stories to prove it. Hear about their crazy family vacations, their heart-warming "how we met" story, and Mr. Walter's brushes with both the Cleveland Browns and the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter