stranger turned friend 💌

stranger turned friend 💌

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  • #027: Tatiana | Dealing with Toxic Family, Making Reddit Friends, Trisha Paytas Hot Takes

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human.

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.

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    Convo starts at 2:13 mins

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    Howdy :) 

    Stranger-turned-friend, Tatiana, joins the pod this week! Wonderfully raw and just good vibes all around. Tatiana peels back the onion of her life - everything from living on couches, fun social work stories, reflecting on how we've grown in the past few years, coping with mental health, and hot goss on Trisha Paytas. 

    If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world.

    Come say hi (I answer everything!) :

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast


    1 hr 16 min
  • #026: Patti | How To Be A Better Conversationalist?

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human.

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.

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    Convo starts at 2:10 mins

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    Hellloooo friends.

    Get your notepads out because you're about to get SCHOOLED on the art of making friends. This week, I chat with a delightfully enthusiastic stranger-turned-friend, Patti. Within the first couple minutes, I could tell that she LOVES helping others improve their social skills. Patti is currently on a mission to help people on the internet realize that talking to strangers and creating deeper connections with them is not as hard as we think it is.

    In this episode, you'll learn 4 things (and more!):

    1. How to unleash your personality when you meet someone new?

    2. Patti's "vocal hug" method to start conversations

    3. How to lower the stakes of conversations by treating them like experiments

    4. Patti's refreshing take on small talk and why we should embrace it

    If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world.

    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) :

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    1 hr 14 min
  • #025: Chris | Do Hard Things, Build Good Relationships, & Be Content

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human.

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.

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    Convo starts at 2:15 mins

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    Friends! 

    I'm so excited to introduce my stranger-turned-friend, Chris :) This is an episode that seemed spontaneous at first, but ended up being an incredibly insightful conversation that I'll revisit again and again. 

    Chris is a genuine human being with a love for doing hard things (like marathons and spartan races). We shared our observations about developing different versions of ourselves, how energy flows in human interactions, and how to build good relationships. 

    In this episode, you'll learn 3 things (and more!): 

    1. How to build self-awareness

    2. Why people are mirrors of each other 

    3. Accepting our current version of ourselves

    If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world.

    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) :

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    1 hr 11 min
  • #024: Ashe | Being Introverts, Dealing with Uncertainty, Balancing Love & Loyalty

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human.

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.

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    Convo starts at 1:58 mins

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    Hey friends,

    Sorry for the month long hiatus - took a little break to deal with life for a little bit! 

    This week is a comfort episode for ya'll. I'm joined with stranger-turned-friend, Ashe, as we chat about her life as an introvert, dealing with uncertainty, control, and learning new languages. Hope you enjoy!

    In this episode, you'll learn 3 things (and more!):

    1. A glimpse into Ashe's introspection about love vs loyalty in relationships 

    2. Our love languages 

    3. Our thoughts on the need for control

    If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world.

    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) :

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    1 hr 6 min
  • #023: Carl | About Kindness with an Old Soul (smoking a tobacco)

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human.

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.

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    Convo starts at 2:25mins

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    Hey friends! 

    This week, stranger-turned-friend, Carl, not only whipped out his special tobacco stash for this conversation, but also shared his lovely wisdom about why we should be kind to each other. It's a simple message but one that we need to hear daily. Hope you enjoy!

    In this episode, you'll learn 3 things (and more!):

    1. Why kindness is so important, especially in our generation today 

    2. How Carl became an old soul (tobacco, fishing, tea) 

    3. Our thoughts on education, spontaneity, and books

    If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world.

    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) :

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    57 min
  • #022: Rob | Why Should i Care About Politics?
    **CAUTION: CONTENT CONTAINS POLITICAL TALK AND CONTROVERSIAL OPINIONS. TUNE IN WITH AN OPEN MIND**
    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. 
    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us.
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    Convo starts at 2:25 mins
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    Good day friends! 
    This week, stranger-turned-friend Rob is bringing the metaphorical (White) house down. Hah, get it? 
    Not gonna lie, part of me feels uncomfortable and almost reluctant to share this episode. This is the first time I've put a magnifying glass to my deep sense of political apathy and boy, do I feel ashamed. Mostly for feeling like I've dismissed my duty as a responsible citizen. 
    The other part of me feels re-energized. I left this episode feeling so full of curiosity and an urgent need to educate myself about what exactly is happening in our world today. 
    And that's what I hope you'll take away from this episode. Not the (possibly) controversial political opinions. Rather, leave with the encouragement to continue questioning the world around you.
    In this episode, you'll enjoy 5 things (and more!): 
    1. Why should I care about politics? Why should anyone? 
    2. Rob's empathy for Donald Trump
    3. Which would hurt more - being immoral or being a bad politician?
    4. What is a good life to Rob? 
    5. Are Marvel Movies less valuable than Michelangelo’s David?
    Thanks Rob for turning a light on for me. 
    And if you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and share this with one friend who might groove with this. It'll mean the world to me. 
    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) :
    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast
    Discord - https://discord.gg/QkzMpbbq
    1 hr 22 min
  • #021: Mel [Part II] | The Girl Who Changes Her "Brand" Every Few Months

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most importantly, it's human. 

    Thank you for tuning in. Can't wait for you to jazz with us. 

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    Hi friends! 

    I know, it's been a while... sorry... BUT boy, do I have something delicious to make up for my absence. 

    Part 2 of Mel is here! More random than the first one, but equally funny with little nuggets of truth in it. While piecing this episode together, I was laughing all the way through. The sheer bursts of energy and chemistry and all around, goodness of this masterpiece is palpable. 

    As Mel would say: This is a rollercoaster that you'll need two teeth to ride in. Because girl has standards. So buckle up, kids. 

    In this episode, you'll enjoy 3 things (and more!):

    1. Weird things that we lie about

    2. The "struggle" in wanting to be accepted but not wanting to fit in

    3. Mel's unbelievable NYC subway encounter with a woman who had a bullet hole in her leg


    And if you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on Apple Podcast and spread the word. It means the world. 


    Come say hi to me (I answer everything!) : 

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    Discord - https://discord.gg/QkzMpbbq

    42 min
  • #020: Mel [Part I] | Sugar babies, Solipsism, Sensual Alien Space Dreams

    The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. 

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    Hi friends! Gosh, I'm so excited to share this week's episode with ya'll. 

    I have the wonderfully chaotic, Mel, on with me today. The biggest thing I love about her is how free-spirited she is. The girl does whatever she wants, whenever she wants. Is that a bad thing? Maybe? But we could all use a little of that IDGAF attitude once in a while. 

    Mel and I laughed over: 

    1. What's it like to be a sugar baby?

    2. Solipsism - is reality really anything beyond our senses/perception? 

    3. Her very inappropriately funny sexual alien space jail dreams 

    Please enjoy! 

    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast

    Discord - https://discord.gg/QkzMpbbq 


    48 min
  • #019: Frank | Pain and Lust, Why Is Happiness Fleeting?
    // The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. //
    Happy 2022!!! COVID got me in the first week so apologies for the extra late episode :( 
    This week, I sat down with Frank and we had a wonderful conversation about pain and lust. What started out as a quest to find out Frank's deepest desires and goals in life ended up in a rabbit hole to understand our relationship with pain and happiness. It's a whirlwind of an episode and I hope you enjoy it!
    Instagram - knuckleballpodcast
    1 hr 2 min
  • Knuckleball: An introspective podcast about the human condition

    Hey ya'll! It's been a while. Thanks for being patient. 

    Launching a "new" podcast called Knuckleball - an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. It's something I'm excited to dig deeper into, and I hope you guys will enjoy it!

    Stay tuned. 

    2 min

About stranger turned friend 💌

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A podcast that explores what it means to be human. Each episode, Gladys will sit down with a complete stranger and have an unscripted, laid-back, and soulful conversation about the human condition while getting to know each other.