Interesting Humans

The Podpire Network

A podcast hosted by Bibi Sofowote and Sarah Poonawala that unpacks the inspiring stories, life-altering experiences and incredible journeys of seemingly ordinary people who are anything but. Humans, it turns out, are generally more interesting than they might appear at first glance. These conversations are relaxed, entertaining and completely organic.

  1. Obiamaka Azubike: A Survivor, Never A Victim

    2022-12-29

    Obiamaka Azubike: A Survivor, Never A Victim

    When Obiamaka was viciously assaulted by a group of her classmates 18 years ago, and then thoroughly let down by the school administration and stakeholders who were supposed to protect her, her life could have gone down a very different and much darker path. All these years later, Obi is fiercely fighting to bring attention to the alarming rate of child sexual assault in Nigeria's secondary schools while valiantly holding on to all the elements of her nature that keep her sane and make her the wonderful human that her friends and family know and love. Episode References: 80-year-old rescues stranded drivers in blizzard after social media SOS: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/humankind/2022/02/10/80-year-old-rescues-stranded-drivers-blizzard/6721057001/ Obiamaka's Socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mssugaryob Change.org: chng.it/XSbhpnyk Interesting Humans Socials: https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod https://www.twitter.com/theihpod

    1h 46m
  2. David Bassin: Start Where You Are

    2022-12-27

    David Bassin: Start Where You Are

    David Bassin is as interesting a human as they come! Originally from Australia, David moved to Scotland where he's quickly become a beloved history, horror, humor and fiction guide of Edinburgh. Bibi and Sarah have a wonderful conversation with him about how he started and what he's learned along the way. Episode References: Former Marine Drove 1,000 Miles to Ukraine Border in Minibus Loaded with Supplies, Toys, and Blankets for Refugees: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/marine-drives-100-miles-with-pillows-and-sleeping-bags-for-ukrainian-refugees/ David's Socials: Website: https://www.thatguidewithglasses Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatguidewithglasses Interesting Humans Socials: https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod https://www.twitter.com/theihpod

    1h 7m
  3. Bill Pearl: One Page At A Time

    2022-12-25

    Bill Pearl: One Page At A Time

    A native of Florida who travels to France for two months each year, Bill Pearl is an American novelist, poet, former President of Pearl Broadcasting, and owner of the Florida-based radio station WNGS-FM. His poetry and prose have been published in Time Magazine, the George Washington University Hatchet, and Paris Voices. In this episode, Bill sits with Bibi and Sarah for a wonderful conversation filled with gems from his life and work. Find out how Bill’s experiences as a student in Paris inspired his first novel, "Hearts on Fire, Paris 1968" and how his experiences in a family business and longstanding interest in Vietnam inspired the sequel, "Mission in Paris 1990," which he researched with visits to Vietnam, Paris, and Auvergne, France. Episode References: This Inuk woman is teaching her Indigenous language online to help others reconnect with Inuit culture: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/world/inuk-woman-teaches-inuktitut-language-canada/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/world/inuk-woman-teaches-inuktitut-language-canada/index.html Amazon: https://urlz.fr/eQVz IndieBound: https://urlz.fr/eUyi Barns & Noble: https://urlz.fr/eUy TO BUY THE AUDIOBOOK:Amazon: https://urlz.fr/gF2U Audible: https://urlz.fr/gICr Bill's Socials: Email: info@billpearl.net Bookshop: https://b2l.bz/LhaFoQ Website: https://www.billpearl.net Blog: www.billpearl.net/authors-blog Interesting Humans Socials: https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/) https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

    1h 12m

  4. 2022-01-04

    Not Nice Podcast: Not Difficult

    Bibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends! Presented as published by the original podcasters.

    51 min

  5. 2021-12-21

    "What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Tropical Dungeons & Dragons

    Bibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends! Presented as published by the original podcasters. The world is against us and now we’re deserted on an island. Who’s to say if it’s going to end up like The Lord of the Flies or like Gilligan’s Island? All we know is we’re packing for this indefinite trip with our special guest Sienna Joseph! In the end, all we can conclude is Faith loves whales. We love getting your emails! Email us at pod.wdym@gmail.com Instagram: @wdympodcast Website: wdympodcast.sounder.fm Want to find everything you need, from our site to merch to sponsorship applications to episode surveys? Find it all in our link tree! https://linktr.ee/wdympodcast/ Check out Sienna Joseph on Instagram: @siennamjoseph

    36 min

  6. 2021-12-07

    Not Nice Podcast: Golditalks

    Bibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends! Presented as published by the original podcasters.

    1h 4m
  7. The Podpire Network Presents: Introducing Hairbrained Schemes!

    2021-11-24

    The Podpire Network Presents: Introducing Hairbrained Schemes!

    Co-hosts Bibi Sofowote and Sibel Mufti make it through the trailer for their new podcast, Hairbrained Schemes with as many hilarious detours as possible. Hairbrained Schemes is a production of The Podpire Network and is available wherever you find podcasts. https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes

    4 min

  8. 2021-11-23

    "What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Alexa, How's The Weather?

    Bibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends! Presented as published by the original podcasters. Weather may be a strange concept, but this episode only makes it stranger. Today we discuss how we feel about certain types of weather. From vocal opinions about the seasons to a strong aversion to the letter "B," this episode has it all. Listen to today's episode to explore all of our chaotic albeit fun takes on the weather! We love getting your emails! Email us at pod.wdym@gmail.com Website: wdympodcast.sounder.fm Instagram: @wdympodcast

    25 min
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A podcast hosted by Bibi Sofowote and Sarah Poonawala that unpacks the inspiring stories, life-altering experiences and incredible journeys of seemingly ordinary people who are anything but. Humans, it turns out, are generally more interesting than they might appear at first glance. These conversations are relaxed, entertaining and completely organic.

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