Life on Shuffle

Life On Shuffle
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Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” podcast. Life on Shuffle is a way to empower people to embrace all opportunities throughout life; to try new things, to experience all that life has to offer, and to learn what makes them happy. So many successful and happy people started out with entirely different expectations on where life would take them. But when life happened, they took chances, embraced the unexpected, and discovered their true passion. The result is a fulfilling life, a meaningful career and no regrets; these are their stories. This podcast is a curated list of stories collected, recorded, and published by Josh Cooper and the Caldwell Early College High School Class of 2025 and 2028.

  1. Jun 25

    Voces de Nuestra Comunidad - #27

    During this episode of Life On Shuffle, Ana and Linda interviewed three guest completely in Spanish. They discussed their jobs, dreams, hardships, college, and life in the hispanic community. The three guest had completely different stories and backgrounds but they were able to find similarities in their struggles. Durante este episodio de Life On Shuffle, Ana y Linda entrevistaron a tres invitados completamente en Español. Hablaron sobre sus trabajos, sueños, dificultades, la universidad y la vida dentro de la comunidad hispana. Aunque los tres invitados tenían historias y antecedentes muy diferentes, pudieron encontrar similitudes en las luchas y desafíos que han enfrentado.

    Voces de Nuestra Comunidad - #27

  2. Jun 10

    Leading Through the Struggle - Shannon Tolbert #26

    This episode features Shannon Tolbert, a softball coach from Lenoir, North Carolina. Shannon was born in Lenoir but has lived many other places during his time in the military. He has recently gone back to school to pursue his degree in Psychology. Today's episode was hosted by Adriana, Hayden, Noah, Dalton and Cooper.

    Leading Through the Struggle - Shannon Tolbert #26

  3. Jun 3

    The Only Constant is Change - Jenny White #25

    In this episode of the Life on Shuffle Podcast, we are joined by Jennifer White as she discusses her thoughts and reasonings when moving between different professions. Starting off being a nurse, she quickly discovered her passion for helping children and decided to make the change to become a teacher. She discusses the differences and similarities of the two professions and about how much the education world has changed since she started. After 23 years as a teacher, she switched her profession to helping elderly patients in the field of nursing. With so many changes in her life, she shares the difficulties of starting something new and why you shouldn't fight against it. This episode is hosted by Olivia, Amazin, Tehya, Anna, and Josh Cooper.

    The Only Constant is Change - Jenny White #25

  4. May 27

    "What do you want your legacy to be?" - Mark Baldwin - #24

    Mark Baldwin is a former teacher and coach, who knew he needed a change and took the risk to start a screen printing and embroidery business. Mark is a hard-working, kind and generous person who supports the people around him. He talks about what he learned at an early age and how its helped him succeed today. He also talks about taking pride in your work and doing what is right. Check out his work at therenegadetees.com , renegadesupply.co , ignitebrotherhood.com , or on Instagram @renegade_tees . This episode is hosted by Josh Cooper and was recorded on March 27th, 2026.

    "What do you want your legacy to be?" - Mark Baldwin - #24

  5. May 20

    "It sure did turn out good" - John Carlock #23

    Today we are featuring John Carlock, a minister, educator, humanitarian from Virginia. For nearly two decades, John Carlock dedicated his life to serving children in Gaza through education, compassion, and faith. What began as a one-year teaching assignment in Jerusalem, turned into a lifelong mission to build schools, support families, and create hope in the middle of conflict. He shares his story of leaving the United States at just 24 years old, learning Arabic, building the Lighthouse School in Gaza, and raising a family between cultures. He reveals the realities of war, identity, sacrifice, and what forced all his hard work to halt in 2023. We hope you enjoy his story and take away the importance of caring for others, taking risks, adapting to change and standing up for what is right. Today’s episode was recorded in the spring of 2026. This episode was produced and recorded by Mackenzee, Maya and Kylie. Music Track: Name Track: Sacred Ramadan Music by TimTaj PRO: BMI (IPI 1098108837)

    "It sure did turn out good" - John Carlock #23

  6. May 13

    "Still I Rise" - Tha Kid Wade #22

    In this episode of the podcast, we interview Wade Nichols, commonly known as Tha Kid Wade. He is a rapper, producer, and business owner from Lenoir, North Carolina. Tha Kid Wade details his past struggles, his rise to being a community leader, and how rap plays a role in it all. This episode was recorded on May 5, 2026. This episode was Produced by Olivia Austin and Josh Cooper, and it was hosted by Xander Bruch, Forrest Hadley, Beyonce Cornejo-Vasquez, and Diana Robles.

    "Still I Rise" - Tha Kid Wade #22

  7. May 6

    “It’s okay to not know what you want to do in life” - Stephen McMasters - #21

    Today on life on shuffle, we have Stephen McMasters, a previous teacher, coach, and now an insurance agent. Facing many different life situations, he managed to overcome those by following his heart with the support of many. Stephen says " Every door I have ever walked through has presented an opportunity for another door to open.” His perspective has really shaped who he is as a person. He continues to face many different obstacles as life shuffles. Episode is hosted by Jaquelyn, Zariyah, Jasmin, Brittany and Josh Cooper.

    “It’s okay to not know what you want to do in life” - Stephen McMasters - #21

  8. Apr 29

    From the bullpen to the brush - Richard Sullivan - #20

    From the dusty diamonds of Louisville to the professional mounds of the Atlanta Braves organization, Richard Sullivan’s life has always been defined by two things: a ball and a brush. Join us as we explore the journey of a man who pitched in the minor leagues for six years before conquering the world of fine art. We’ll discuss his time at SCAD, the grit of the bullpen, and how he transitioned into a premier illustrator for icons like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Woodford Reserve. It’s a story about finding the "sweet spot" where athleticism meets aesthetic, and how one man turned his dual passions into a lifelong legacy at BNK St. Gallery + Studio. This episode is hosted by Josh Cooper.

    From the bullpen to the brush - Richard Sullivan - #20
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About

Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” podcast. Life on Shuffle is a way to empower people to embrace all opportunities throughout life; to try new things, to experience all that life has to offer, and to learn what makes them happy. So many successful and happy people started out with entirely different expectations on where life would take them. But when life happened, they took chances, embraced the unexpected, and discovered their true passion. The result is a fulfilling life, a meaningful career and no regrets; these are their stories. This podcast is a curated list of stories collected, recorded, and published by Josh Cooper and the Caldwell Early College High School Class of 2025 and 2028.

Information

  • Creator
    Life On Shuffle
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Josh Cooper 2023
  • Show Website
    Life on Shuffle