Best Brody Hoelscher Podcasts (2024)

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WHAT? Fears and Phobias 54:10

2y ago54:10

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Brody hits us with the most common fears and phobias as well as the most RARE! Some of these you may have yourself, but others, you will not believe until you hear them! Join us for our second-to-last episode of the season!By Sarah Hemmert Jensen and Brody Hoelscher

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WHAT? Australian Slang 1:02:23

2y ago1:02:23

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When the Brody is away, the Aussies come to play! This week, while Brody is camping in the Sequoias, Sarah brings in her Australian side of the family! In-laws Carolyn and David Jensen are in-house all the way from Melbourne and bringing a wealth of knowledge with them! Alongside Sarah's hunky husband Michael, the four of them discuss what makes Au…

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WHERE To Live in the World and HOW to Live a Life You Love 55:15

2y ago55:15

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Brody hits us with a DOUBLE feature! We talk about what it means to live a life of love, purpose and success as well as the happiest countries in the world! We talk the top countries rated for greatest life satisfaction, health score, stability, community, culture and more as we discuss how place matters when you think of a live worth living.…

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WHAT? Real Life Glitches in the Matrix! 1:11:14

2y ago1:11:14

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Inspired by a real life glitch-in-the-matrix moment via "The Lemon Video" on TikTok, Sarah brings us real moments that made people think, "Are we living in a simulation?". Based off of the hit 1999 movie "The Matrix" in which the world was actually living within a computer simulation, we discuss not only real stories that people experienced but als…

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HOW... Does an IVF Journey Look? 56:49

2y ago56:49

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Brody bravely opens up about his and Holly's journey with infertility and what led them to IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). He talks about what IVF is, the costs, the hormones, the side effects, the mental load of such a journey and what he did and did not expect from this all-consuming time of life. While many routes of IVF exist, we focus on the IVF…

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WHERE? Connecticut, USA- The Spookiest and Weirdest Spots in the Constitution State 57:09

2y ago57:09

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Sarah, in hopes of driving across country to Connecticut in the coming weeks, prepared for the trip by researching the weirdest and spookiest places to see in the great state of Connecticut, USA! We talk about paranormal locations like Seaside Sanitorium, the Jewett City Vampires, an abandoned fairy village in the forest, the birthplace of America'…

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WHAT? Gut Health: A Tale of Two Stomachs 1:06:55

2y ago1:06:55

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Brody hits us with a banger of an episode on the importance of Gut health! We talk what is important for a healthy micro-biome, how your gut health relates to emotional well-being, better sleep, and more! We also shed light on our own gastrointestinal health issues and the tools and tricks of gaining a healthier micro-biome and thus, all-around hea…

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WHEN? 1692-1693: The Salem Witch Trials 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

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Brody and Sarah deep dive into the infamous Witch Trials that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts from 1692-1693. This small Puritan town became the site of one of America's first "mass hysteria" events called "Salem Panic," in which 150 people were jailed, and 20 people (mostly women), were hung on suspicion of dancing with the devil. But what was th…

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WHO? The Life of Up-and-Coming Actors with "As We See It" Actor, Casey Mills 1:15:34

2y ago1:15:34

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Brody and Sarah welcome Sarah's Grad school buddy Casey Mills, an up-and-coming actor, about the experience of budding actors in Hollywood. Our tall, dark and handsome, tattooed from neck-to-toe, vegan, straight-edge North Carolinian, gives us the inside scoop of acting: how long does it take to memorize lines? Did he have a stunt double in OZARK? …

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WHAT? Extroversion vs. Introversion 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

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HERE'S HOW! Sarah and Brody, infamous for their ADHD antics of excitedly speaking over one another and changing subjects before finishing sentences, have a doozy of an episode today! Go on a wild and non-linear journey with us, as we aim to discuss Personality traits, with a major focus on Introversion and Extroversion! We talk about: what the trai…

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WHAT? Scientific Inaccuracies in Space Media with Special guest Michael Hemjen 1:01:11

2+ y ago1:01:11

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Sarah's hunky aussie husband, Michael FINALLY joins us for an episode! We use his scientific interest, engineering prowess and space film nerdery to help us navigate the fascinating yet murky water of scientific accuracy in Space Sci-Fi films and TV shows. We deep dive into Nasa's list of best and worst space films and shows, our own recommendation…

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WHO?! Stan "StarSeed" Tiger Romanek-Alien Abductee and Prophet 58:26

2+ y ago58:26

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Sarah takes Brody on a journey into the Documentary "Extraordinary: The Stan Romanek Story". Stan, (or as the aliens have called him, "Star Seed"), a registered sex offender for child pornography crimes, created the documentary himself claiming aliens have not only abducted him for several years but have implanted him with equipment, but took it ou…

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WHERE? Weirdest Laws Around the World! 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

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Want to know where it is illegal to chew gum? To ride a cow drunk? To eat Ice Cream, kiss a mustached man, forget your wife's birthday, and clean your neighbors car? You also want to know where in the world it is REQUIRED by law to SMILE?? If any part of you is steeped in anticipation wondering what other creepy and weird laws exist OR why they exi…

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WHO? Doomsday Preppers! 1:14:03

2+ y ago1:14:03

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In this episode we look into the world of Doomsday Preppers. Who are they? (Are men or women more likely to be Preppers? Are people with OCD or other mental health challenges more likely to prep? etc.) What are they motivated by? What are they most afraid of in a post apocalyptic world? What do they stock pile? More importantly, what can we LEARN f…

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Worth Wandering Short Trailer 0:34

2+ y ago0:34

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Grab your drink of choice, a comfy space and sit down with Professor Sarah and ER Tech Brody as we investigate, ponder and examine a striking new topic about the world each week... WHO invented the tampon? WHAT is micro-dosing? WHEN did companies stop putting Heroin in kids cough syrup? WHERE in the world is chewing gum illegal? WHY do people like …

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Worth Wandering Long Trailer 2:56

2+ y ago2:56

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Last Season we learned so much, and this season is even more enlightening, and FUNNY! Grab your drink of choice, a comfy space and sit down with Professor Sarah and ER Tech Brody as we investigate, ponder and examine a striking new topic about the world each week... WHO invented the tampon? WHAT is micro-dosing? WHEN did companies stop putting Hero…

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WHAT?! Wild History, Morbid Stories, and Odd flavors of Ice Cream! 54:22

2+ y ago54:22

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A brief history of the worlds favorite cold sweet! Learn about where it originated, the first flavors, the WEIRDEST flavors and what murders and deaths have been associated with this summer treat! From Bioluminescent Vanilla in Europe to "Horse Flesh" in Asia to Ghost Pepper (in which you have to sign a Wavier to order) in the United States, we cov…

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WHAT?... Quackery: History's Sick, Bad and Wrong Medical Cures 54:37

2+ y ago54:37

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Sarah and Brody are BAAAAAACCCCCCCK...and with weirdly fascinating topics for Season 2! We kick off this season looking into some of the most bizarre, disgusting, mostly ineffective cures and medical techniques in history ranging from the 1600's to 2022! Cannibalism, Fecal transplants, Mans Grease and more shocking ancient cures await you as we lea…

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Season Finale: Banter, Redesign and 20 Questions 57:05

3y ago57:05

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We made it to the Season Finale of Worth Wandering! This is a juicy one with an announcement about Worth Wanderings future in a redesign as well as the reason why we have been posting less episodes, and Sarah and Brody play 20 questions about how well they know each other. You do not want to miss what Sarah's most embarrassing moment was, what cele…

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BLACKBIRDS COOKIES: A Pandemic Success Story with Marci Fay-Brant 1:01:43

3y ago1:01:43

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Marci, owner and baker of Blackbirds cookies (a celebrated and award-winning company) based in San Diego California tells us about her unexpected yet successful entry into the business of vegan cookie baking and decorating. Enjoy this yummy conversation :) Insta: @Blackbirds_cookies Tiktok: Blackbirds_cookies to order cookies go through: her instag…

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Asian American Women: Voices On High 1:14:38

3+ y ago1:14:38

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This season we have focused on amazing humans: how they find joy, how they find peace, how they find resilience, bravery, confidence and the power to stand up again after falling down. This episode could not be a better way to end this season than with a round table of strong, successful, professional and powerful women using their platforms and th…

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Black Excellence: Scholar and performer, Swoop Thomas tells us the story of his life after a diagnosis of Epilepsy. 1:02:43

3+ y ago1:02:43

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Sarah and Brody welcome Robert "Swoop" Thomas, an incredible scholar and performance artist to talk about his journey in life. From growing up in Section 8 housing in Los Angeles to becoming a performance scholar with a full scholarship to a PhD program all while fighting through a diagnosis of epilepsy in his first year of his masters program, Swo…

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Women on a Mission: Uncomfortable Conversations with Maite Z. Alday, creator of @shes_mightymighty 1:19:18

3+ y ago1:19:18

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Women on a mission: Maite Z. Alday, the creator of the popular Instagram account @shes_mightymighty. Her account is a "safe space for uncomfortable conversations" related to social justice issues. She is an Asian-American writer, artist, non-profit professional and in her own words, "A Los Angeles native inspired by underdogs, unsung heroes and unt…

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Women on a Mission: Dr. Corinne Devin- Navy Commander, Orthodontist, International Ms. 2020, and Motivational Speaker 54:04

3+ y ago54:04

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This Women's History Month we are focusing on strong, focused, badass women who are leading, dreaming, helping and changing the world! We begin with Dr. Corinne Devin, a multi-talented and passionate woman who has held several impressive titles. Join us as we get the details of the roles she plays as reigning beauty pageant queen, Navy Commander, O…

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The Long Beach "(Drag)Queen of Hearts," Jacki Karmichael Spills the T, Henny! 1:04:16

3+ y ago1:04:16

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The Long Beach Drag "Queen of Hearts," Jacki Karmichael graces us with her fabulous presence! We talk history of Drag, types of drag, gender equity, charity, personas, names, the culture and more as we bask in the hysterical glory of Jacki's comedy and music! You don't want to miss this one! Don't forget to check it out on our YouTube channel (Wort…

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CJ Hammond: A Life of Service and Music 1:13:14

3+ y ago1:13:14

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Brody and Sarah welcome Crossfit coach, singer/songwriter, youth mentor, actor, model and volunteer at South LA cafe, CJ Hammond. We talk about his multitude of passions including his new single and music video "Make It Hurt" as well as the Black Lives Matter Movement, being a mixed man in America, how to follow your heart, overcome depression and …

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Positive Voices: How to Live a Happier, Fuller Life Realistically with Donna Hemmert 1:13:30

3+ y ago1:13:30

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Sarah and Brody welcome Donna Hemmert, co-founder and CEO of "Positive Voices" an incredible organization that helps you “Learn how to increase happiness, meaning & achievement from experts in Positive Psychology." We talk about living a meaningful life, how realistic it is to "chase happiness" and find out some of the science behind mindfulness, p…

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Thaddeus' Story: A Proud Gay Man, not-so-proud ex Jehovah's Witness! 1:42:02

3+ y ago1:42:02

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Coming out of the Closet as a Jehovah's Witness in Iowa was difficult to say the least for Thaddeus, this weeks guest! He talks about overcoming obstacles, family conflict, loneliness, constantly moving towns, and more in this vulnerable and beautiful yet hysterical story. Join us!By Sarah Hemmert Jensen

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EP 7: Who Are You and What Do You Want?!? Self Identity:Part 2 34:01

3+ y ago34:01

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Sarah an d Brody finish talking about self identity and get personal about their own struggles. Sarah blows Brody's mind when asking him to review a photo from his Instagram account, and also offers some fun and deep games and resources to help you figure out who you are or what you want in life! Below are the resources and games discussed in the e…

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EP 6: Who Are You and What Do You Want?!? Self Identity:Part 1 45:46

3+ y ago45:46

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Sarah is in the hot seat as both the host AND guest this episode! Sarah talks with Brody all things identity: How we learn about who we are, what makes up "us" and much more. In part one we discuss WHY humans communicate, HOW we become familiar with our inner "Self", how media, environmental factors such as natural disasters, wars, pandemics, gener…

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EP 5: Kaizen Asiedu aka Thats Primal: From Esports Fan to Riot Games LCS Commentator 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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Join Brody and Sarah as they welcome friend and Emmy Award Winning guest Kaizen Derrick Asiedu. We discuss his career journey from video game fan to CEO of Well Played, to Riot Games "rule enforcer" to Twitch Streamer (@thatsprimal) to now League of Legends Championship Series Commentator! We also get real about his own personal mental health journ…

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EP 4: Living a Life You Love: Adventure, Kindness and Poetry with Samantha Weald 1:17:34

3+ y ago1:17:34

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Brody and Sarah welcome mutual friend Sam Weald to the table to discuss what are her "secrets" to living a life filled with meaning, inspiration, passion and love! She talks about her inspirations: nature, active sports, exploration and discovery, photography, literature, non-profit work, her husband, maintaining gratitude, and education. We also d…

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EP 3: Alignment for Empaths:Yogic Coaching with Emily Grass Part 2 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

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Finish the conversation about empaths, people pleasing, coping mechanisms and more with Yogic Coach Emily Grass!By Emily Grass

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EP 2: Alignment for Empaths:Yogic Coaching with Emily Grass Part 1 55:04

3+ y ago55:04

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Brody and Sarah welcome special Guest Yogi and Empath coach with trauma training, Emily Grass (Sarah's Cousin) for a two-part episode about Empaths, Yoga, and more! We learn the difference between Empathy, Sympathy and what it means to be an Empath. We open up about what Empaths struggle with and how to cope better in your highly emotive state! Emi…

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EP 1: Good Riddance 2020, Heeeeellloo 2021! 59:23

3+ y ago59:23

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Get to know Sarah and Brody in the first Episode of Worth Wandering! They talk about themselves, their relationship, their coffee business and of course saying goodbye to a dumpster fire of a year, 2020: the year of trauma, pain and fear but also tremendous personal growth and discovery. This episode is also the first of what we hope is many give a…

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