Tony & Sarah Unscripted

Tony Ferraiolo, Sarah Celotto
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Tony and Sarah Unscripted starts with a simple truth: life isn't scripted, and neither is this podcast. Join Tony and Sarah for open, honest, and often hilarious conversations about life, connection, and the stories that shape us. Sometimes it's just Tony and Sarah talking it through, sometimes they're joined by guests sharing real experiences, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Every episode is grounded in warmth, humor, heart, and the reminder that none of us are alone in this.

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 20: A Journey to Fatherhood: Love, Surrogacy, and Family

    In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Tony & Sarah Unscripted, Tony and Sarah welcome special guest Justin Zeigler for an open and honest conversation about love, family, and the journey to fatherhood. Justin shares his and his husband's experience of growing their family through surrogacy and what life has been like as new dads to their seven-month-old child. From navigating the surrogacy process to experiencing the joys and challenges of parenthood, Justin offers a personal and informative look at what it means to build a family. One of the most touching moments comes when Justin shares that watching his husband love their child has given him yet another reason to fall in love with him. It's a conversation filled with love, vulnerability, and the reminder that families are built in many different ways, but love is always at the heart of them. Justin also runs Very Gay. Very Busy., a small queer-owned shop for LGBTQ+ folks, families and allies. Use code UNSCRIPTED15 for 15% off everything at [Very Gay. Very Busy. on Etsy](https://verygayverybusy.etsy.com/?coupon=UNSCRIPTED15) instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production (00:00) - Welcome and introduction of Justin Ziegler (00:31) - Very Gay Very Busy totes, including faith and LGBTQ+ designs (00:58) - Justin’s background: Madison, CT, his husband, and their 7-month-old son (01:15) - Starting the business, getting a trademark, and funding surrogacy (01:47) - Justin’s other work: municipal job, clergy, weddings, funeral homes, and data analysis (02:31) - How Justin and the hosts met at a family night supporting LGBTQ+ youth (03:14) - The surrogacy journey begins on a second date (04:17) - Working with Growing Generations, the agency in Los Angeles (05:08) - Why the egg donor and the surrogate are two different people (06:00) - Choosing an anonymous egg donor and genetic testing (07:00) - Frozen embryos and the Los Angeles wildfire scare (07:52) - Did they look for donor traits that matched them? (08:20) - How the agency screens for health and ethics (08:51) - Being paired with their surrogate in Charlotte (10:04) - What the agency coordinates and how it supports the surrogate (10:48) - A hard question: what happens if there’s a loss? (11:32) - “Clear is kind” and building trust through contracts (12:16) - The Father’s Day phone call (12:51) - Following the pregnancy from afar and the group chat (13:03) - Bennett’s birth in Charlotte (13:23) - Baby’s first road trip: driving 23 hours home with a newborn (14:01) - The biggest lesson of parenthood: everyone is making it up (15:02) - Leaning on family and friends for advice (15:37) - Best parenting tip: when the baby is screaming, go outside (16:00) - The paternity leave walk around the cul-de-sac (16:48) - Gratitude for friends, coworkers, and Reese’s cups (17:36) - The community around Bennett: librarians, seniors, and daycare staff (18:43) - Watching his husband Michael become a father (19:35) - The surrogate’s first time and agency requirements (20:04) - Staying in touch with the surrogate after the birth (21:01) - Why men’s rooms often don’t have changing tables (22:32) - “Oh, you’re babysitting today?” and the low bar for dads (23:29) - Connecticut’s rule on changing tables in new buildings (23:45) - Please don’t use the hand dryer near a baby (24:35) - A host remembers how it was when her own kids were small (25:10) - The hardest part of parenting: constant mental fatigue (26:03) - The nightly check-in: “Which one of us has more gas?” (26:51) - The neighbors, colleagues, and friends who show up (27:47) - Wrap-up and thanks (28:31) - Where to find Very Gay Very Busy: the website, Etsy, and Amazon (28:53) - Justin is open to talking with anyone considering surrogacy

    Ep 20: A Journey to Fatherhood: Love, Surrogacy, and Family

  2. Oct 15

    Episode 19: No Script, No Agenda, Just Tony & Sarah

    It's been a while since Tony and Sarah have had a chance to just sit down and catch up, and this episode is exactly that! From personal life updates to unexpected twists in the conversation, Tony and Sarah share some laughs, reflect on life's challenges, and talk about whatever comes to mind. Some moments are funny, others are heartfelt, and a few might make you stop and think. But that's what happens when two friends get together with no script and no agenda. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. You never know where it might go! instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Episode 19: No Script, No Agenda, Just Tony & Sarah

  3. Oct 1

    EP 18: From a Mother’s Strength to Advocacy — Part Two

    Denise Paley returns for Part Two of our conversation about her son, mental health, incarceration, and the advocacy that has grown from her family’s experience. We continue exploring the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals experiencing mental health struggles and Denise’s commitment to creating greater awareness, compassion, and access to the services and support they need. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    EP 18: From a Mother’s Strength to Advocacy — Part Two

  4. Sep 17

    Ep 17: From a Mother’s Strength to Advocacy — Part One

    Denise Paley returns to Tony & Sarah Unscripted for a deeply personal conversation about her son, his mental health struggles, and the journey their family has traveled since his incarceration. In Part One, Denise shares more about her son and the experiences that shaped her understanding of mental health, incarceration, and the gaps that exist for people who need support while involved in the criminal justice system. Through everything her family has endured, Denise has turned her experience into advocacy, working to bring greater awareness, compassion, and access to social services for incarcerated people, particularly those experiencing mental health challenges. This is a conversation about a mother’s strength, the complexity of loving and supporting a child through extraordinarily difficult circumstances, and the determination to use lived experience to help create change. Part Two of our conversation with Denise will continue in an upcoming episode. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Ep 17: From a Mother’s Strength to Advocacy — Part One

  5. Sep 3

    Ep 16: A Trans Dad, a Queer Family & the World Around Them

    KC Councilor is a professor, cartoonist, author, husband, dad, and a trans man. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Ep 16: A Trans Dad, a Queer Family & the World Around Them

  6. Aug 20

    Ep 15: Any Pronouns? Yep, Any Pronouns

    Carrie Dennehy is genderqueer, nonbinary, bisexual, a special education teacher, and uses any pronouns. But what does “any pronouns” actually mean? Does it truly not matter which pronoun someone uses? In this episode, we ask Carrie those questions and talk openly about why different pronouns feel right at different times and what that means to them. We also talk about authenticity and how Carrie shows up fully as themselves, including in the classroom, giving their students an example of what it looks like to express yourself and be who you are. It’s an open, honest conversation about pronouns, identity, authenticity, and the power of simply showing up as who you are. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Ep 15: Any Pronouns? Yep, Any Pronouns

  7. Aug 6

    Ep 14: A Mother’s Path to Change

    We talk with Denise Paley, a mother whose son experienced a serious mental health crisis as a teenager that led to a tragic act of violence. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Ep 14: A Mother’s Path to Change

  8. Jul 23

    Ep 13: When Life Shifts, So Do We

    In this repeat of the first episode of Tony and Sarah Unscripted, it’s just the two of them, sitting down to talk about why this podcast changed direction and why the name changed too. Tony shares a bit about a recent experience that shifted things in a big way, and together they reflect on how life has a way of asking us to pause, recalibrate, and move forward with more intention. It’s an honest conversation about change, resilience, and choosing to keep showing up, even when things feel uncertain. instagram.com/tsunscripted facebook.com/tsunscripted directlinemediaproductions.com/professional-podcast-production

    Ep 13: When Life Shifts, So Do We
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Tony and Sarah Unscripted starts with a simple truth: life isn't scripted, and neither is this podcast. Join Tony and Sarah for open, honest, and often hilarious conversations about life, connection, and the stories that shape us. Sometimes it's just Tony and Sarah talking it through, sometimes they're joined by guests sharing real experiences, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Every episode is grounded in warmth, humor, heart, and the reminder that none of us are alone in this.

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  • Creator
    Tony Ferraiolo, Sarah Celotto
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2026 Tony Ferraiolo

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