Stranger Connections
Lisa David Olson has over two decades of writing and performing comedy experience, as well as speaking on the benefits of humor and tips from the stage to more effectively communicate in real life. Be the nosy neighbor and listen in as she interviews people she barely knows, (or hasn't yet met) to hear about their weird life stories or quirky careers. There's a lady who says she can communicate with your dog, a man who used to be a zen monk, and even a guy from Russia who gave himself up for adoption at age 9. Expect a few laughs sprinkled in as guests are invited to share a prank or embarrassing moment too. When your host is a bold and curious beast - anything goes. This podcast is an offshoot of Lisa's project in bravery, called Serious Selfies With Strangers; where a dare for a non-smiling photo with someone she had not yet met always created a moment of laughter, and often forged the way to new friendships that would never have been. Books available; Laughs On Wry; an improvisor's memoir and What If's and Why Nots; a journal full of creative cues to unravel stuck moments. Comedy album of actual telemarketer calls on iTunes: Phun on the Phone.
Episodes
Speaker, Advocate, Comic, Pastor (with a Masters), and Award-Winning Film Maker Jordan Schroeter wasn't supposed to live past the age of 2 years old.
Here is in, in his third decade - from an electric wheelchair with all the spunk of anyone's new best pal. Schroeter has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type 1. He transparently shares what it means to co...
"I love a rowdy bar show, but a packed comedy club is pretty awesome too. It does help to be funny." Cheri Hardman
Cheri is an award-winning comic, a YouTube and podcast host, and does live shows too, for her Diary of an Ex Ho show! You won't need to wonder what she's thinking. She is wonderfully direct, bawdy, sassy, and just dang fun.
Hardman started her comedy career la...
Jared is an author, food critic, psychologist, blogger, and dog dad. This was such a fun episode. It was a blast going behind the scenes with a food critic psychologist who writes reviews you can practically taste.
We go over the word Moist, what it means to eat with our eyes, and discuss 'does anxiety determine our perceived taste?'
Learn about Foodology, how often our taste ...
Richard "Rick" Kyte is Director of the D.B. Reinhard Institute for Ethics in Leadership and Endowed Professor of Ethics at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He also teaches a variety of courses dealing with ethical issues in business, health care, law, politics, and the environment.
His most recent book is "Finding Your Third Pl...
Vanderville is also an author, speaker, and has been inside and outside the TEDx stage. She goes above and beyond with her candle company staff by way of being that approachab...
Check out this episode on my You Tube channel to see our pretty faces!
Sims is a digital creator, speaker, author, coach, creative disruptor, and harsh truth dropper. He was once called the Real Life Wizard of Oz, thoug...
Talk?
Breathe?
You can learn a LOT from this week's guest on Stranger Connections podcast.
What if you were a professional singer who learned two decades into your career that you were singing in the wrong vocal range?
Heide Skok had this gain speed bump in her life. Finding her true track, she teaches others how to sing 0 whether it's for fun, or on the stage.
I enjoyed learning more about what Opera really is, ...
Zoe de Boer is bringing stories of social justice, faith, friendship, art, inspiration, and all things in between on her podcast, Hello Good Humans.
She is a speaker, podcaster, supporter to everyone - and happens to be in a pop band with her Pop. (Gertrude and Co).
Listen to the chit chat about The Beep Boop Queens,...
This Canadian crowd-pleaser has been the spark at otherwise ho-hum events for decades!
You've seen him on many JumboTron screens at sporting events, getting up to dance and making the crowd go wild. He generally has a very serious look on his face and it's hilarious and contagious.
He has been around...
Lauren is a Trauma Therapist who has a compelling story to share - about losing her husband while she was mere days away from giving birth to their child.
Join the conversation to see what kind of friend you are when a loved one is grieving. What is the right thing to do? What about the wrong things?
Lauren shares the story of what led to her husban...
Listen in with us, as we discuss Timmel's very cool YouTube comedy special, called Unapologetic. It's funny, it's fast-paced, and it's free!
Nathan Timmel is a digital creator, author, total influencer, and very fun comic. With a wife and kids, he is one of the good guys who knows where the...
Listen in as Lisa David Olson interviews Lisa David Olson.
Still trying to connect with Carol Burnett (happy birthday!) but meanwhile, learn about Improvisation, Humor, Strangers, Skills to connect in the workplace, What Great Leaders Know, and how to protect the introverts.
Book: From the Spotlight to Real Life
Web...
Dr. Andrew Temte is the former CEO of Kaplan Professional (La Crosse WI) and the author of two books . . . so far.
He's also the leader of a rock band, a University Teacher, a mentor, a speaker, and a podcaster.
Listen in as we discuss:
How to inspire Imposter Syndrome
Tools to be present in the work life
How Purpose brings us back to center
The first two words he uses as a teac...
CAUTION: Some content may be harder to hear as crimes are discussed, so listen with caution.
We talk about polygraphs (lie detectors), the main case Hammond can not let go of, mental health, murders in Chicago, interview styles, gaslighting, lies,...
This episode kicks off Humor Month on the Stranger Connections Podcast.
Carla is THE most charming, hilarious, witty, and gorgeous comic in the US and Canada alike.
She's grabbed several comedy awards, and you've most likely seen her in shows, or you will soon because she just doesn't stop.
Carla Collins is an award-winning comic, actor, writer, emcee, auctioneer, and i...
Amanda Grace is a Minnesota native who travels, performs, and collaborates to create unique shows and brilliant albums.
In this episode, you'll find out why Amanda has plans to hold a show at a cemetery, what her musical t...
Author Aaron Frale's book "My Three Year Old is a Barbarian - and other parenting problems" caught my attention. Frale is a Montana resident whose wi fi happened to work while we recorded this episode.
Learn about writing, laugh along with us, and hear about the prank that made the news, as well as almost banning him from an online service!
Topics we sort through:
What it means to 'st...
Network baking champion.
Jen Barney grew up on a farm in Stoddard Wisconsin. Unsurprisingly, most of her ingredients are a nod to local dairy farms and products from Wisconsin. But these are not basic potluck cupcakes. Her baked goods are described as Ridiculously Awesome Desserts.
Learn about how she didn't believe the person calling her to ask t...
Welcome to episode 193 of Stranger Connections Podcast, which features weird life stories, quirky careers, and prank & dare stories.
Kim Korven shares her experiences as a lawyer and judge, including how divorce can be a gift you give yourself and your children.
Did you know yo...
Jason DelGandio has been studying the exchange of energy for nearly 30 years. He's a PhD, an author, a presenter, and an award-winning teacher.
Is Good Vibes Only really in our best interest . . . ?
For his doctoral work, DelGandi...
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