AIAIAI — Fernan Rock’s Podcast - My Invisible Alien Friend Series

Fernan Rock

A space for outsider thinkers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever felt, met, been called, or simply wondered what it means to be an “alien.” Hosted by actor and storyteller Fernan Rock, the podcast explores belonging, identity, and otherness through interviews, humor, and intimate conversations. “Alien” isn’t sci‑fi—it’s a feeling, a label, a mirror. If you’ve ever felt out of place, searching for connection or trying to make sense of how people seem to live their lives so effortlessly in this world, this podcast meets you there.

Episodes

  1. Jun 23

    EP 5 And You Are To Love Those Who Are Foreigners w/ David Fox

    We’re invited into the home of ESL teacher David Fox for an honest, engaging conversation about teaching, inclusion, and faith.

    34 min

  2. Jun 23

    Passion Has No Color with David Hsieh

    In this episode, I speak with director and theater teacher David Hsieh about non‑racial casting and the power of resilient passion—what it takes to keep pursuing what you love, even in the face of challenges.

    31 min

  3. May 27

    My Invisible Alien Friend - Ep. 3 VOICES AND VOICING STORIES with Gin Hammond

    Meet Gin Hammond — the multi‑hyphenate artist whose voice has probably already slipped into your life without you even realizing it. From embodying Crystal Maiden in DOTA 2 and Princess Kamea Arano in BattleTech to teaching actors how to nail a Jersey accent, Gin is a true shapeshifter of sound.A Helen Hayes Award–winning actor and Harvard/Moscow Art Theatre alum, she doesn’t just tell stories — she channels them. As a playwright, director, and author of the acclaimed novel Returning the Bones, Gin moves effortlessly between worlds, exploring legacy, identity, and the power of the human voice. And through the Seattle Voice Institute, she helps others discover the voices they didn’t know they had.In this episode, Fernan Rock sits down with a woman who can become anyone, anywhere, simply by shifting her tone. Step into the world of an artist who proves that voice isn’t just a tool — it’s a portal.

    30 min

  4. May 25

    My Invisible Alien Friend - Ep. 2 AU REVOIR, GOODBYE, SAUDADES with John Jacobsen

    In this episode of My Invisible Alien Friend, Fernan Rock sits down for an unscripted, free-flowing conversation with acting coach, writer, and film director John Jacobsen. Together, they explore the craft of acting, the art of teaching, and John’s vision for embracing his “third act” in France as an American immigrant—alongside his wife.

    33 min

  5. May 13

    My Invisible Alien Friend - Ep 1: HOME with Tony Poe

    My Invisible Alien Friend is an interview series within AIAIAI that treats the “alien” not as an enemy… but as a companion. This is a quiet, intimate space where guests explore the invisible presence that follows them through life—the fear, the survival mechanism, the inner critic, the protector, the dreamer, the part that never quite felt at home. Each episode is a slow, honest conversation about: Belonging and displacement, Boundaries and identity, Grief, creativity, healing, and self-acceptance. What “home” feels like—not as a place, but as a state of being. The “alien” in this series is not from another planet—it’s the part of us we were taught to hide, fix, or silence. By naming it, listening to it, and sitting with it, something shifts. Minimal, ASMR‑inspired sound design and a calm, present tone make each episode feel less like a performance—and more like sitting at the table with a trusted friend. My Invisible Alien Friend is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Why do I feel different?” and is finally ready to ask that question with compassion instead of fear.

    36 min
  • 5 Episodes

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A space for outsider thinkers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever felt, met, been called, or simply wondered what it means to be an “alien.” Hosted by actor and storyteller Fernan Rock, the podcast explores belonging, identity, and otherness through interviews, humor, and intimate conversations. “Alien” isn’t sci‑fi—it’s a feeling, a label, a mirror. If you’ve ever felt out of place, searching for connection or trying to make sense of how people seem to live their lives so effortlessly in this world, this podcast meets you there.

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