Bothering Strangers

Activists Ibrahim Abu Ahmad and Amira Mohammad join the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about the Palestinian-Israeli identity, the inspiration behind their podcast, Unapologetic, and the impact of buzzwords.

Comedian John Franklin joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about dating in your mid-20s, his new standup special (The Specialist), the cultural differences between Italians and Jews, and his new found fame from being on The Circle.

Jewish content creator Libby Walker joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about how to fight Antisemitism, her origin story, and helping other Jewish content creators.

Professional golfer & golf influencer Hailey Ostrom joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about staying mentally focused, the difficulty of playing professional golf, and why female athletes need to lean into social media.

Drag racer Lindsay Wheelock joins the Bothering Strangers Podcast to talk about how she got into drag racing, homeschooling her kids, and why she enjoys her job as a dental hygienist.

Detroit Lion Derrick Barnes stops by the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about Andrew Whitworth mentioning him at the NFL Honors Awards, staying motivated during a losing season, and the price of being a pro athlete.  

Motivational speaker Dee Hankins joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about growing up in foster care,  how he became a motivational speaker, and what makes Chick-fil-A so good.

2x Olympic Gold Medalist Natasha Hastings joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about colorism, racism, and sexism in track & field.

American Olympic Rugby Player Kristi Kirshe joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about why rugby is not popular in the United States, playing in the Olympics, and the value of cross-training.

The Burger Scholar, George Motz joins the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about In-N-Out vs, Whataburger, Impossible Meat and Beyond Meat, and why flyover states actually have good food.

Orthodox Jewish comedian Menachem Silverstein joins the Bothering Strangers Podcast to talk about how to prove the haters wrong, the advantages and disadvantages of being an Orthodox Jewish comedian, and why we do not like classic American Jewish foods. Max and Menachem may or may not have been casually antisemitic at times during this conversation.

Kelly Sullivan Walden returns for part two of this interview to talk about erotic dreams, Human 2.0, and how to use your dreams to help your life.

Dr. Dream (Kelly Sullivan Walden) joins the Bothering Strangers podcast this week to interpret some dreams and talk about how epigenetics affects dreams.  Subscribe to the Bothering Strangers podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Millennial Rabbi Daniel Bortz joins the Bothering Strangers Podcast to talk about meditation, working at Coachella, and Jewish mysticism (Kabballah).  

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Community Organizer Joshua Kaufman stopped by the Bothering Strangers Podcast to talk about government censorship, why the Democratic Party is failing, and the differences between the Democratic and Republican Party.

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Artist Elias Medici drops by the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about the how the Laguna Beach art scene influences his art, the process of pricing your art, and how painting gives him something to look forward to in a pandemic. 

2x Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety joins the Bothering Strangers Podcast to talk about his company, Shred Optics, a day in the life of a professional skier, and corruption in the skiing industry. 

Pornstar Aria Carson stops by the Bothering Strangers podcast to talk about how time consuming the adult entertainment is, the downsides of the porn industry, and the preconceived notions that pornstars have to deal with.  

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