Episode 276: Dub Paetz

 

Survivalist and former contestant on "Alone"

            Dub Paetz was one of three last contestants on Season 11 of Alone. Dub sat down with me to talk about what changed in his mindset toward people due to the show, surviving in high school, and doing life with his girlfriend, Jolie.

            Please enjoy the 276th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Dub Paetz. Dub, thank you for talking with me about your survival journey, both in and outside the Arctic Circle. 

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Episode 275: Bernd Ogrodnik

 

Puppeteer

            Bernd Ogrodnik is the artistic director of the "Worlds of Puppets" production company based in Reykjavik, Iceland. He is world-renowned for not only his puppet designs, but his puppet performances. Bernd sat down with me to talk about the world of puppetry and his desire to express meaningful themes through his storytelling.

            Please enjoy the 275th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Bernd Ogrodnik. Bernd, thank you so much for talking with me. I loved learning more about puppets and the worlds they can contain.

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Episode 274: Frederick Atkinson

 

Literature lover and writer

            Frederick Atkinson and I sat down to talk about all things literature, whether that be his journey to content creation, the perspective to be gained in reading challenging subject matters, the Brontë novels, or the beauty of Old English.

            Please enjoy the 274th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Frederick Atkinson. Frederick, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me. Such a great chat about the good and the beautiful to be found in literature. 

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Episode 273: Sophie Stone Cook

 

Former actress

            Sophie Stone Cook graced my childhood screen as "Susan Pevensie" in the BBC The Chronicles of Narnia television series. Sophie sat down with me decades later to talk about the power she found through playing "Susan," her journey with neurodivergence, and personal spirituality.

            Please enjoy the 273rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Sophie Stone Cook. Sophie, it was such a gift to meet you. I felt like I was walking into the wardrobe of not only Narnia but of your life story. 

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