Strangers and Friends

Andrew Wacker

Strangers and friends are the same thing, except that you don't know one of them yet! Everyone's got a story to tell, and it's usually more interesting than you think if only you'd listen. This podcast explores the interesting people that occupy this earth and the deep connections we all share. Through these conversations with "strangers and friends" we'll explore many other topics around technology, pop culture, music, spirituality, and much more.

  1. 05/24/2017

    Episode 22: Being One with Chris Ballew

    "Life isn't something to be won, it's something to be one with." Singer and songwriter behind Caspar Babypants and former rock and roll frontman of The Presidents of the United States of America Chris Ballew joins Strangers and Friends. We talked about making kids music, meditation, finding your true creative self, advice from Madonna, enlightened babies, and a whole friggin' lot more! Check out Caspar Babypants and Chris Ballew at www.babypantsmusic.com www.chrisballew.org   Follow @Wackowski on Twitter Donate at paypal.me/strangersandfriends

    1h 1m

  2. 04/19/2017

    Episode 21: Much Less

    Andrew is joined by Elijah and Matt, a couple of the radical dudes from the band Much Less out of Tulsa. The band's new EP "Unreliable" is coming out April 20th. We talk about the new music, making friends, and even let the listeners in on a couple new songs. Check out Much Less at www.MuchLessMusic.com   You can donate to Strangers and Friends by going to www.paypal.me/strangersandfriends We get a small benefit every time you shop through our Amazon Portal (http://amzn.to/2ooIhEb). Bookmark the page so you can help out the podcast next time you need to discretely order some body lube.

    57 min

  3. 04/12/2017

    Episode 20: Teach your kids to count! With Lucas Miller

    Andrew has a little announcement to start the show. After that we get right into the interview with Professor Lucas Miller of Haskell Indian Nations University. We talk about math, education, and the creative aspects of math and science. Follow Andrew on Twitter: @Wackowski Don't forget to give us a rating on iTunes You can donate to this podcast at paypal.me/strangersandfriends or shop through our Amazon portal (http://amzn.to/2ooIhEb), they'll send us a small commission.

    1h 18m

  4. 02/21/2017

    Episode 19: Michael Fisher is Mr. Mobile

    It's hard work wading through all the mobile technology this world has to offer. Don't you wish you had a technologically inclined friend to help you understand it all? Enter Michael Fisher, AKA Mr. Mobile. He's a tech reviewer who showcases the latest and greatest technology out there in his fantastically made and so nice to listen to videos. Michael and I talk about his job as a tech journalist, travel, minimalism, exciting new tech on the horizon, and the stuff that keeps us up at night, just to name a few. Check out Mr. Mobile's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/themrmobile Follow Michael Fisher Twitter: @TheMrMobile Snapchat: MrMobileSnaps   Support this podcast by shopping through our Amazon Portal (http://amzn.to/2hR0hp9), donating on PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/strangersandfriends) or through the Satchel Player App.

    1h 9m

  5. 01/25/2017

    Episode 18: Good Vibrations with Brendan Lynch

    Journalist and lecturer Brendan Lynch joins the podcast. We cover a wide range of topics from seltzer water and activism to fake news and music, just to name a few. This episode has something for everyone and is radiating with love and good vibrations. Bonus: there's a special music debut at the end of the episode! Share this podcast with your friends and family, they'll love it! Check out Brendan's opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-newscaster-fake-cameos-lester-holt-anderson-cooper-perspec-20170103-story.html   Won't you please do your Amazon shopping through our link and help support this podcast: http://amzn.to/2hR0hp9 Follow Andrew on Twitter @Wackowski and like our page at facebook.com/strangersandfriendspodcast

    1h 34m
  6. Episode 17: Liberty Lampoon (Oops... we're hippies)

    01/18/2017

    Episode 17: Liberty Lampoon (Oops... we're hippies)

    This week is a special swapcast episode of Strangers and Friends featuring Aaron from Liberty Lampoon. We talk about endless war, psychedelics, and everything that comes along with the two. Check out http://www.libertylampoon.com to find all their episodes. it's a great podcast, you won't regret it!

    59 min

  7. 01/04/2017

    Episode 16: The Tulpamancers

    Did you ever have an imaginary friend? What about one that talked back? No, like, really talked back? A tulpa is a sentient thoughtform created by their host, the tulpamancer. On this episode of Strangers and Friends, Andrew talks to four such tulpamancers to learn more about what they are, and where they come from.     @Wackowski on Twitter Facebook.com/strangersandfriendspodcast Help out this podcast by clicking this link and bookmarking it. That way every time you shop at Amazon a small portion of what you spend will go to keep this podcast going. Thank you so much!   -Andrew

    1h 43m

  8. 11/22/2016

    Episode 15: Carlos Zambrana

    Carlos joins the podcast from Lawrence, Kansas, where he is working towards his Ph.D. in Economics. Carlos is from Nicaragua, and we talk about that, economics, running and drinking, and of course KU basketball. Check it out! Don't forget to use our Amazon portal for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping: http://amzn.to/2fXo7fW

    44 min
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Strangers and friends are the same thing, except that you don't know one of them yet! Everyone's got a story to tell, and it's usually more interesting than you think if only you'd listen. This podcast explores the interesting people that occupy this earth and the deep connections we all share. Through these conversations with "strangers and friends" we'll explore many other topics around technology, pop culture, music, spirituality, and much more.

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