Paperhouse Scott Williams
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- Society & Culture
Paper House podcast focuses on the concerns of all residents of Downtown Los Angeles, including the homeless.
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Episode 6 - Scarface
I have a fascinating, disturbing conversation with Scarface, who seems to understand himself well but then falls into a scary obsession with small bugs which he believes are invading his body.
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Episode 5 - Jacob
In this episode, I sat with Jacob at one of LA's oldest private institutions to discuss his family's life in downtown and his thought provoking opinions on poverty and racism from growing up in the African nation of Zimbabwe.
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Episode 4 - Kevin
In this episode I had a difficult interview with Kevin he continues to suffer from PTSD 4 decades after his military service during Vietnam. After speaking with Kevin, I feel he's trying to find his way, through his music and his fond memories of Motown.
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Episode 3 - Ralph
A successful and talented young artist named Ralph, a true Southern California native opens up about about his life in DTLA, surrounded by gentrification and the loss of his beloved restaurant Pete’s Cafe & Bar.
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Episode 2 – Shane
In this episode, I talk to Shane, a 23-year-old lost soul who is staying hopeful even while he drifts alone struggling with drugs, sexual identity, and the hard reality of life on the streets..
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Episode 1 - Anthony
In this Paper House episode we get “Real Talk” from Anthony, a proud Texas native who is currently homeless. He’s lived for the past 8 years on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.