Them, That and This

In episode 31, I talk to Becca about her years being fat. Since the early years of her childhood, she had always been on the heavy side. Today we go on a waddle to remember, as we explore how her life was growing up fat. She talks about the events leading to her fatness, the way she felt as a fat teen, her ongoing battle with bulimia and her weight-loss journey. Becca slimmed down once in 2014, gained it all back and has again slimmed down. This is her journey. If you're interested in following us or being a guest on the podcast, email me at [email protected].

In Episode 30, I'm joined again with my old high school friend Edward and this time we talk about his 15-year-old crush on Sara. If anyone knows Edward, it is very likely they've heard him talk about Sara and what this person has meant to him. That said, being in unrequited love with someone for so long is on the extreme side and I want to get to the bottom of this. How did this seemingly average woman get this guy hooked for so long? Was she cute and bubbly? Sure. But is she seriously worth all the thoughts and dreams? Edward takes me on a trip back in time to tell me the whole story. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Outro Music: "Ring My Bell" By DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

On episode 29, I talk to Edward about his life as a homeless person. We first met in 2001 and were good friends in high school and the years that followed. The last time I saw or even talked to him was probably in 2015. About two months ago, he messaged me on Instagram and I found out that he has spent the last two years of his life homeless and living out of his car. I knew then that I had to get to the bottom of his story and have him on the podcast. If you're curious about homeless life in Southern California, the mystery gets completely cracked here. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Outro Music: "Mr. Wendal" By Arrested Development 

Episode 28 introduces us to Victoria. While trivial family matters are nothing new for most of us, Victoria has family issues unlike anything I've ever heard. From her first memory of being abandoned by her grandma in a Siberian forest to being manipulated and beat by her mother for decades, the last 25 years of Victoria's life have been pure torment. You can hear her whole graphic story here. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Outro Music: "Old Like You" By Captain Ahab

On episode 27, I swap Palestine stories with Tommaso. We talk sneaking into where we don't belong, brushes with possible death and how it didn't live up completely to the horror show people made it out to be. Tommaso is really into all of it and has a much stronger opinion then I do. I was mainly in on it for adventure. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Outro Music: "Canary In a Coal Mine" By The Police

Them, That and This is back! In episode 26, I get into a sticky situation and interview Matt about his addiction to pornography. He talks about first jerks, six-hour Pornhub sessions, the kind of porn he loved, and the toll it took on his relationships and life. As of today, porn's grasp on Matt has loosened significantly, but the looming threat is always there. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Outro Music: "Jerkin' Back 'N' Forth" By Devo

In episode 25, I interview a Tel Aviv dominatrix by the name of Shelly. I braved my way into her dungeon and got the scoop on how she went from an accountant to a dominatrix. She further explains what BDSM means to her, talks about some problematic clients and tells some crazy stories. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Intro Music: "Master and Servant" By Depeche Mode

Outro Music: "Venus in Furs" By The Velvet Underground

Episode 24 introduces Aws. After few hard years living under the American invasion of Baghdad, Aws and his family fled Iraq and faced new struggles as refugees in Turkey. The life of a refugee is often one of hopelessness and despair. However, Aws decided to do something amazing with his situation and despite some dangerous situations and even worse possibilities, he has dedicated the last five years of working to help refugees and LGBTQ refugees in Istanbul. He tells his whole story here. If you'd like to donate to his cause or share it, please look up United Hands For Refugees on Facebook. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Intro Music: "Mehmet Emmi" By Selda Bağcan

Outro Music: "Spirit (Does Anybody Care?)" By Force One Network

On Episode 23, we welcome my good friend Marcos back to the podcast. I wanted to talk about George Floyd, the protests and the overall pandemonium that's taking America by storm. My opinion alone doesn't amount to much here. I've been living in Israel and feel pretty detached from America these days. However, Marcos isn't detached from it. He's completely up to date on the current happenings in the US and has even been to his fair share of protests. With the help of Marcos, I go into the protest and the overall feeling of what it is to be black in America. If you enjoyed this episode and want hear more about Marcos, check out episode 9. Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Intro Music: "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)" By The Temptations

Outro Music: "Fuck Tha Police" By N.W.A.

Episode 22 takes us into the realm of stalking and harassment. I first talk to my friend and fellow Angeleno Nicole who tells the suspenseful and horrifying tale of her creepy landlord. She also talks about the hard time she's had adapting to Israel and the horrible way people often treat her. After that, I talk to my old high school friend Becca. She shares about how her ex-boyfriend went from lover to obsessed psycho in the span of a couple of months. Brace yourself for this wild and thrilling ride. Have any cool stalking stories? Feel free to send any questions or comments to [email protected].

Intro Music: "Walking Down Your Street" By The Bangles

Outro Music: "One Way or Another" By Blondie