Out of My Depth

Alex Gonzalez
  • 4.1 (9)
  • Documentary

Out of My Depth is for the endlessly curious. Alex talks to everyday experts about their world — going in knowing nothing, asking what you'd ask.

  1. 6d ago

    13. Fiber Art, Gray Areas, & a Call from Kermit Himself with Emily Engel-Young

    I sat down with Emily, a professional seamstress and fiber artist who's been making full-plush Muppet replicas since discovering a hidden talent over a decade ago. We got into how a dark period in her life led her to a sewing machine, the surprisingly real "gray area" around fan art and copyright, and the moment Matt Vogel (long-time voice of Kermit the Frog) texted her at 2 AM asking her to make Muppet replicas as a cast gift for the Electric Mayhem. Meet Emily Emily is a self-taught fiber artist who's replicated over 75 Muppet characters, specializing in obscure, deep-cut characters that have never existed in plush form. Her clients include actors, a CNN anchor, and actual Muppeteers — and she now owns one of Richard Hunt's original Muppet Show jackets, a gift from his sister. Follow Emily: @axepersonified Resources mentioned: Emily's Etsy Store

  2. Oct 6

    12. The Chicken Lady of Queens, The Autism Spectrum, & Farming In The City with Alanna O'Donnell

    I sat down with Alanna, known to her students as Miss O and to everyone else as the Chicken Lady of Queens, to talk about the working farm she built with her high school students with autism — just 15 minutes outside Manhattan. We got into how a destroyed garden became a 1,250-pound-a-year food operation, what a typical day actually looks like for her students, and the moment a kind stranger gifted a $20,000 chicken coop after theirs collapsed in the snow. Meet Alanna Alanna teaches special education at 177Q, a District 75 school in Fresh Meadows, Queens, where she and her students run a working farm — chickens, fruit trees, a weekly farmers market, and even a line of homemade pumpkin bread. Her class mantra, "All go, no quit," captures both how she teaches and what her students embody every single day. Follow Alanna's Farm: @177FlockOChicks Resources mentioned: Stories by US Mini-Documentary New York Post Article on Alanna

  3. Sep 29

    11. Marching Band, Game Tapes, & Band Prom with Natalie Rundblade

    I sat down with Natalie, a former member of the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland marching band, to finally understand what SEC marching band life is actually like — the auditions, the game-week grind, the game tape reviews (yes, just like football), and a blackout Thriller halftime show she still hasn't stopped thinking about. We also got into the time her band traveled to London and performed on Tower Bridge. Meet Natalie Natalie played clarinet in UT's marching band and concert ensembles throughout college, balancing a demanding rehearsal schedule with a music education degree. She now teaches general music at a middle school, carrying the work ethic and love of performance she built during her years in the band into her classroom. 📸 Instagram: @outofmydepth.pod 📬 Newsletter: Sign Up Here! 🎙️ Want to be a guest (or know someone who should be)? Fill out this form

  4. Sep 22

    10. Fossil Hunting, Megalodon Teeth & Wading With Gators with Downstream Digs

    I sat down with Charlie and Tara, the real-life fossil hunters behind Downstream Digs, to learn how a date idea turned into a full-blown obsession with digging up shark teeth in Florida's Peace River. We got into how they taught themselves the craft, what it actually takes to find a fossil versus just a cool rock, and yes — the gators. Meet Charlie and Tara Charlie and Tara run Downstream Digs, where they share their fossil hunting adventures on the Peace River in Florida. What started as a first date has become a genuine obsession — they've collected over 20,000 fossils, taught themselves to identify finds through community forums, and are now launching guided fossil hunting tours of their own. Follow Downstream Digs: @downstream_digs Resources mentioned: Downstream Digs WebsiteThe Fossil Forumr/fossilID (Reddit) 📸 Instagram: @outofmydepth.pod 📬 Newsletter: Sign Up Here! 🎙️ Want to be a guest (or know someone who should be)? Fill out this form

  5. Sep 15

    9. Hyrox, Wall Balls, & The Pain Cave with Matt Martinez

    I sat down with Matt, a respiratory therapist and Hyrox athlete, to finally understand what Hyrox actually is — eight brutal stations, a kilometer run between each, and a level of intensity that somehow attracts thousands of people (literally — tickets for one Chicago race sold out in 15 minutes). We got into training with no fancy equipment, competing as a dad, and his own podcast, What's the CO2. Meet Matt Matt is a respiratory therapist and self-described fitness addict who found Hyrox through the Instagram algorithm and got hooked after his first race in Chicago. He balances serious training with being a husband and dad — his son will even compete in the Hyrox Young Stars division this spring. Matt also hosts his own podcast, What's the CO2, where he has candid conversations with people across the healthcare world and beyond. Follow his podcast: @whatstheco2 | What's the CO2: Listen Here!

  6. Sep 8

    8. Speech Language Pathology, Eureka Moments, & Cheerios with Haleigh Pudlo

    I sat down with my friend Haleigh, a speech-language pathologist, to finally understand what her job actually is — and it's so much more than helping kids pronounce their Rs and Ss. We talked about everything from feeding therapy (yes, Cheerios and lollipops are actual tools of the trade) to the quiet, powerful "eureka moments" that make the hardest days worth it. Meet Haleigh Haleigh has worked in speech-language pathology since 2020, across both private practice and the school system. She's my highschool friend, and this episode is a bit personal for me too — as a former teacher, I worked alongside speech pathologists for years without ever really understanding what the job entailed. Turns out, it covers everything "from lungs up" — speech, language, feeding, cognition, and more, for patients from newborns to adults recovering from strokes. Follow Haleigh: @hpudlo_ Resources mentioned: Peechie Speechie SLP Now Speaking of Samantics 📸 Instagram: @outofmydepth.pod 📬 Newsletter: Sign Up Here! 🎙️ Want to be a guest (or know someone who should be)? Fill out this form

  7. Sep 1

    7. Fantasy Football, Building Credibility & Why Luck Beats Strategy with Joe Volpe

    I sat down with Joe from Fantasy Football Analyst to talk fantasy football — what it actually is, how PPR and standard scoring differ, and what separates a good draft from a great one. But the real story is how a high school hobby turned into a 130K-follower platform, complete with DMs from NFL players and a Zoom call with Tom Brady. Meet Joe Joe runs Fantasy Football Analyst, a fantasy football content platform he started almost by accident after his girlfriend convinced him to share his personal draft spreadsheet online. What began as rough graphics and a passion project has since grown into a trusted resource with 130K followers — all while staying a hobby alongside his full-time marketing career. Follow Joe: @fantasy.football.analyst Fantasy Football Analyst Website 📸 Instagram: @outofmydepth.pod 📬 Newsletter: Sign Up Here! 🎙️ Want to be a guest (or know someone who should be)? Fill out this form

  8. Aug 25

    6. Aquascaping, Water Chemistry, & The Fish Side of Instagram with Allison Brown

    I sat down with Allison, an aquarist and content creator, to talk about the surprisingly complex world of building aquariums — from the nitrogen cycle every beginner needs to understand, to recreating real river and lake environments in a 10-gallon tank. We also got into the wild, unexpected side of fish content online, including her own run-in with rage bait and internet drama over... botanical tea bags. Meet Allison Allison runs Allison Aquascapes, where she builds natural, low-tech aquariums inspired by real ecosystems fish actually come from. What started as a way to cope after losing her cat turned into a full-blown hobby, then a growing Instagram and YouTube presence with a genuinely thoughtful, patient community behind it. Follow Allison: @allisonaquascapes Find her on YouTube 📸 Instagram: @outofmydepth.pod 📬 Newsletter: Sign Up Here! 🎙️ Want to be a guest (or know someone who should be)? Fill out this form

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Out of My Depth is for the endlessly curious. Alex talks to everyday experts about their world — going in knowing nothing, asking what you'd ask.

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  • Creator
    Alex Gonzalez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alex Gonzalez
  • Show Website
    Out of My Depth