What Even Is...?

Donna Truong
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Join our host Donna Truong to explore different topics that she doesn't know much about or just doesn't fully understand - the topics that make her wonder "What even is that?" or "What even is that like?"Each episode we gain insight into these topics from experts in their respective fields so we won't wonder "What even is that?" anymore.

  1. 11/24/2021

    What Even Is Hanukkah? with Rabbi Greg Hersh

    In today's episode, host Donna Truong answers "What Even is Hanukkah?" with What Even Is...?'s first returning guest - Rabbi Greg Hersh of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, MA! They speak about: the Hanukkah menorahthe Hanukkah story that started it allHanukkah meaning in HebrewHow long does Hanukkah lastand more!Prior to graduating from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Greg Hersh earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion at George Washington University. After college, Rabbi Hersh lived in a Buddhist monastery in Southeast Asia and explored the Buddhist and eastern philosophies. After, Rabbi Hersh found Reconstructionist Judaism and decided to become a rabbi. He now is the rabbi of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield and works part-time at the Burning Bush Adventures, where he takes Jewish people out in the wilderness. Check out the Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield website (https://www.wakefieldtemple.org/) and the Burning Bush Adventures website (https://burningbushadventures.com/). Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! And, follow us on Instagram to get updated on our latest episodes and have easy access to DM us about a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?" Thank you to Joseph McDade for letting us use his song Elevation as our theme song!

    29 min

  2. 11/18/2021

    What Even was the Trail of Tears? with Cultural Collections and Exhibits Manager of Cherokee Nation Businesses Krystan Moser

    On this episode of "What Even Is...?", host Donna Truong speaks with Cultural Collections and Exhibits Manager of the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism of Cherokee Nation Businesses Krystan Moser to answer "What Even was the Trail of Tears?" They speak about different Trail of Tears facts, such as: The Trail of Tears timelineThe Trail of Tears storyWhat started the removal of CherokeesThe shady president who started it all - Andrew JacksonHow the Cherokees traveled on the Trail of Tears routeand moreDon't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?" Thank you to Joseph McDade for letting us use his song Elevation as our theme song!

    58 min

  3. 11/10/2021

    What Even are Native American Reservations? with Ohio State University Professor Dr. John Low

    On this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Ohio State University professor Dr. John Low to answer "What even are Native American Reservations?".  In this episode, they discuss: what Native American/Indian reservations arepoverty on Native American reservationswhere are some Native American reservations todaydifferent issues that Native Americans face todayand more!Dr. John Low earned his Ph.D. In American culture at the University of Michigan, is the director of the OSU Newark Earthworks Center, is an enrolled citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and serves as a member of his tribe’s Traditions and Repatriation Committee. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?" Thank you to Joseph McDade for letting us use his song Elevation as our theme song!

    25 min

  4. 11/03/2021

    What Even are Crystals? with Crystal Expert Chioma Gathoga-Ogbuike

    In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with crystal expert and entrepreneur Chioma Gathoga-Ogbuike to answer "What Even are Crystals?" They speak about different things like: what are crystalshow do you cleanse or charge a crystaldifferent types of crystals and their properties and meaningscrystals for beginners informationand more!Find Chioma on: Instagram @therealfinessegoddess Embody Divinity Shop https://www.finessagalleria.com/shop Her website https://www.finessagalleria.com/ Twitter @etherealchioma Get 10% off at Chioma’s online store with code WHATEVENIS-CRYSTALS until November 17, 2021. Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?"

    46 min

  5. 10/27/2021 · BONUS

    🎃 Spooktacular Bonus 👻: What Even Are Your Paranormal Experiences?

    In this bonus episode, listeners and I tell our paranormal experiences to celebrate this Halloween season! Hope you guys enjoy!

    17 min

  6. 10/27/2021

    🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Paranormal Investigators? Part 2 with Paranormal New England

    In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the investigators of the paranormal investigation group Paranormal New England - Julie Finn, Scott Hebert, and Monique Geyser. This episode goes over: their scariest encounter with ghostswhat people are susceptible to hauntingsparanormal investigation equipmentParanormal New England's most convincing evidencewhy they got into paranormal investigationpsychic mediumship and empathsand more!Julie Finn has been investigating the paranormal throughout U.S. and international locations for over 10 years.  She is now an investigator with Paranormal New England and also the YouTube channel Paranormal  Roadtrip. Massachusetts native Scott Hebert is an investigator with Paranormal New England and is the creator of the YouTube channel Paranormal  Roadtrip, which documents his investigations of some of America’s most haunted locations. Learn more about Paranormal New England on their: Website  https://paranormalnewengland.com/ Instagram @paranormal_NE Youtube Paranormal NewEngland Facebook Paranormal New England Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?"

    44 min

  7. 10/20/2021

    🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Paranormal Investigators? Part 1 with SPIRITS of New England

    In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the paranormal investigation group Supernatural, Paranormal, Investigations, Research, Intuitive, Truth Society (SPIRITS) of New England investigators Ellen MacNeil and Jack Kenna.  This episode goes over: their scariest encounter with ghostswhat people are susceptible to hauntingsparanormal investigation equipmentSPIRITS of New England's most convincing evidencewhy they got into paranormal investigationand more!SPIRITS of New England aims to help those who are affected by potential paranormal forces. To see their services and learn more about the team, visit their website http://www.spiritsofnewengland.org and/or visit their Facebook page. Ellen MacNeil is a co-founder, lead investigator, and case manager of SPIRITS of New England and has appeared on Haunted Case Files and A Haunting. Jack Kenna is an investigator and tech specialist of SPIRITS of New England and has written SPIRITS of New England: Hauntings, Ghosts, and Demons, Paranormal Research: Building a Strong Team, and comic book series S.P.I.R.I.T.S. - The Forgotten Souls of Bay Path. He also appeared in Paranormal Survivor, Haunted Case Files, Haunted Hospitals, and A Haunting. Take a look at Jack's books: SPIRITS of New England: Hauntings, Ghosts, and Demons on Amazon Paranormal Research: Building a Strong Team on Amazon or Barnes and Noble S.P.I.R.I.T.S. - The Forgotten Souls of Bay Path on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?"

    54 min

  8. 10/13/2021

    🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Psychic Mediums? with Psychic Medium Jessenia Nozzolillo

    In this truly spooktacular episode, host Donna Truong speaks with psychic medium Jessenia Nozzolillo.  They discuss: What are psychic mediumsDifferent types of gifts that souls haveReincarnationHer experiences as a psychic mediumWhat happens after we dieHow she had to deal with demonsAnd more!Jessenia Nozzolillo is a 5th generation psychic medium. She also has many other gifts such as telepathy, animal communicator, empath, akashic records reader, and more! She also has courses that help spiritual development. She is also the author of the books Spiritual Development with the New England Psychic Medium and Creation. Find her on: Her website: https://www.jessenianozzolillo.com/ Instagram: Soul_Architect_Jessenia TikTok: Soul_Architect_Jessenia YouTube: Soul Architect Jessenia Facebook: Soul Architect Jessenia Don't forget to rate, review, and follow this podcast! And, DM us on Instagram or email us at thewhatevenispodcast@gmail.com so you can let us know a topic that makes you wonder "What even is that?"

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Join our host Donna Truong to explore different topics that she doesn't know much about or just doesn't fully understand - the topics that make her wonder "What even is that?" or "What even is that like?"Each episode we gain insight into these topics from experts in their respective fields so we won't wonder "What even is that?" anymore.

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  • Creator
    Donna Truong
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2024 What Even Is...?
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