Best Stossel TV Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 13. Jared Polis: On Legal Discrimination, Colorado Crime, Equity & School Choice 38:45

2h ago38:45

38:45

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is more pro-freedom than many politicians. He's a rare democrate who talks about economic freedom and individual liberty. But I have problems with some things Polis believes. He wants to force businesses to provide services for gay weddings. He signed universal pre-k, and Colorado lags in school choice. Polis is also u…

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How Motherhood Transformed This Attorney's Relationship With Her Stutter 32:03

8h ago32:03

32:03

This episode celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Stuttering Awareness Week. Casey Combs is an attorney. She's also a new mother. How did motherhood change her relationship with her stutter? What was it like going to law school with a stutter and how did she land a job that accepted her speech? From dark thoughts to becoming more accepting,…

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Ep 12. Charles Murray: On Race and IQ, Government Welfare, and Crimes 1:01:20

5m ago1:01:20

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Many people hate Charles Murray. They call him “dangerous” because he wrote about racial IQ differences. But angry protestors fail to recognize that Murray is not a white supremacist. He’s a thoughtful researcher who has published more than a dozen scholarly books about things like the impact of welfare, the pursuit of happiness, and the meaning of…

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Stuttering As a Chief Scientist and Exploring Genetics 31:29

3d ago31:29

31:29

John Finn is Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences. John opens about his personal and professional journey as a person who stutters, including how it shaped his career in science, approach to public speaking, and interactions with his colleagues. He also talks about the science behind how genetics and stuttering connect. Episode breakdown 00…

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TV Personality John Stossel Opens Up About His Stutter 15:50

1M ago15:50

15:50

John Stossel, renowned TV personality and reporter, shares the challenges he faced in his broadcast journalism career and what led him to seek help with his fluency. 03:09 John Stossel's Broadcast Journalism Career Journey & Facing His Stutter 06:07 His Time At Hollins Communication Reconstruction Center 09:47 Stuttering in Pop Culture 12:48 John's…

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Ep 11. Alex Epstein: On the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Green Deceptions 37:24

21d ago37:24

37:24

Green activists want to BAN fossil fuels. I wish they’d listen to energy author Alex Epstein. He explains how fossil fuels make the world better, and how banning them ruins lives. How can fossil fuels be “moral" when activists tell us, “keep it in the ground?" Because: “3 billion people …. still use less electricity than a typical American refriger…

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Stuttering In Tech: What It's Like To Be A Female Software Engineer With A Stutter 25:55

2M ago25:55

25:55

Swathi grew up in India speaking multiple languages. She talks with Maya about how her stuttering influenced interactions, often prompting language shifts. Transitioning into her career as a software engineer, Swathi finds solace in a supportive workplace environment, sharing her experiences through writing to advocate for inclusivity. In this epis…

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Ep 10. The Babylon Bee Interview: On Censorship, Cancel Culture & Anti-Woke Comedy 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

The conservative Christian satire group, the Babylon Bee, is part of a growing movement of new, anti-establishment comedy and anti-woke comedy. “Leftists have become so…religiously zealous about their beliefs,” says Editor-in-chief Kyle Mann. That preachy establishment comedy created a market for something new. “We have to create our own platform,”…

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Life With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia Larson 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

Jayne Amelia Larson is an actor, voiceover artist, bestselling author and podcaster. Jayne shares with Maya her journey of covert stuttering and her struggle with being open about her stutter over the course of her career. They also talk about Jayne's family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio vers…

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Ep 9. Ron Paul: On Ukraine, Runaway Inflation, Running for President, and End the Fed 43:23

2M ago43:23

43:23

I don’t like talking to politicians. But Ron Paul is different. Paul talked about free markets and limited government long before I had a clue how important they were. When I interviewed Paul in 2007 for ABC News, ABC wouldn't put the interview on Broadcast TV; they only played it online. Now everything we do is online— I like it better this way, w…

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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 2] 36:16

3M ago36:16

36:16

This episode is Part 2 of Proud Stutter's official launch party and reading in Los Angeles to celebrate its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE. Episode breakdown 06:05 The Power of Stuttering Communities 08:16 Discussion on the Creation of the Comic Book 08:51 Visual Representation in Stuttering 10:25 Making the Comic Book 13:26 Stut…

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Ep. 8 Erec Smith: A Diversity Trainer Speaks Out Against DEI 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

You’ve been hearing about DEI training.It’s supposed to make us aware of our unconscious prejudice.But Rhetoric Professor and former diversity trainer Erec Smith tells me today's DEI training does more harm than good. "If you can keep this race thing going," he explains, "then you will always have a business in getting rid of racism.”…

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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 1] 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

Proud Stutter celebrated the official launch of its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE, on February 12, 2024. Proud Stutter hit the road and went to Pasadena, California to bring the Los Angeles stuttering community together to talk about the comic book and stuttering stories. We were also joined by some special guest speakers from t…

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Ep 7. Enes Kanter Freedom: On China, NBA Hypocrisy, LeBron & Cena 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

Basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom is outspoken about brutality in Turkey, China and elsewhere. I’d think Freedom’s activism would be applauded by the NBA. Afterall, the league is a big supporter of activism from the Black Lives Matter movement. But that wasn't the case. When Freedom spoke out against China, he says it cost him his job. Who is t…

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A College Freshman Who Stutters Talks About Finding Self Worth 32:44

4M ago32:44

32:44

Lorenzo Becerra is a college freshman who stutters. He is studying to be a speech pathologist. When he thinks about his future, he envisions a happy life. But, he didn’t always see his stutter as something to be proud of. “I put some of my self worth in speaking. And since I couldn't speak that well, my self worth was down.” How do you find self-wo…

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Ep 6. Climate Scientist Judith Curry Says World Won't End 43:34

3M ago43:34

43:34

Many politicians, and most climate scientists in the media, portray climate change as a crisis. "People are dying!" shouts Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. Bill Nye "the Science Guy" says "The planet's on ****ing fire! ... This is an actual crisis!" But climate scientist Judith Curry bravely tells me: There is NO "crisis." Global warming is a problem, yes,…

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Stuttering At Work: How A Childhood Memory Transformed A Career 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

Sammar Farooqi is a person who stutters based in Dubai. He’s an executive at SAP where he explains complex technology to people on a daily basis. Sammar shares his experiences with stuttering starting from his childhood, the mocking he faced, and how he used a traumatic event to motivate himself to become a successful communicator in the technology…

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Ep 5. Megyn Kelly: On NBC, Fox, Trump and Her Life in Media 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

If you follow the news, you know Megyn Kelly. But how much do you know about her? I got to know Megyn Kelly when we worked together at Fox. We, and our families, became friends. Then I watched, sometimes in shock, as strange and nasty things happened to her. We finally sat down to talk about that. It’s easier to speak freely now that we’re both our…

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Stuttering and Music: Interview with emcdouble, professional recording artist 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

David Mayan, aka emcdouble, is a professional recording artist based in Queens, New York. He also stutters. David shares how he initially used music as a form of therapy to manage his stuttering and how this later formed the basis for his versatile musical style, melding elements of hip hop, Spanish music, and electronic fusions. Episode breakdown …

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Ep 4. Ron DeSantis: On 2024, Donald Trump, COVID, the Border Crisis, Education and More 41:45

5M ago41:45

41:45

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President. I want to know what he'll do if he wins. The Governor is both popular and controversial. I like some of what he has done. But I also worry he may be an authoritarian. We talk about the good he’s done, and I confront him on what troubles me.

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Embracing Speech Diversity: Proud Stutter gala clips, 2023 Highlights & More 31:53

5M ago31:53

31:53

Host of Proud Stutter Maya recaps Proud Stutter’s annual gala with some clips from the evening, featuring special guests Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston. She also looks back on some of Proud Stutter’s biggest moments from 2023 and more! Part 1: Proud Stutter's Gala 01:33 Julian's Speech: The Silence of Stuttering 06:1…

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Ep 3. Vivek Ramaswamy: On Wokeness, Free Speech, Destructive ESG & the Climate Cult 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

Vivek Ramaswamy is a successful entrepreneur who created a biotech company. Now he’s running for president. “As a businessperson, you're saving lives…why politics?” I ask. "I think there is an opportunity to drive a national revival in our country,” he tells me. "I couldn't think of a better way to do it than to...get elected U.S. president.”Ramasw…

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Keegan outgrew a childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return. 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

Keegan Murphy thought he outgrew his childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return. Not only does Keegan share his experience with his stuttering popping back up unexpectedly, but he also talks about the challenges and frustrations of stuttering in corporate America and how seeking professional help transformed his view on his stu…

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Ep 2. Adam Carolla: On Covid Fear-Mongering, AOC & Cancel Culture 30:42

6M ago30:42

30:42

Adam Carolla is one of the most successful comedians around. Millions of people listen to his podcasts, attend his live shows, and read his books.In our full conversation, he goes much deeper into why he never apologizes for anything he says.He rails against the media’s Covid hysteria. He reacts to friends like Howard Stern and Jimmy Kimmel hammeri…

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Navigating Stuttering, Poverty, and Racism in the American South 31:33

6M ago31:33

31:33

Isaac Bailey is a stutterer, author, and professor. His book, 'My Brother Moochie', details his family's struggles after his eldest brother was sentenced to life imprisonment. Isaac talks about growing up poor, black, and with a stutter in the South, his traumatic family history, and his realization that being a stutterer is a part of his identity …

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Ep 1. Rand Paul: On Covid, the Lab Leak, and Anthony Fauci 34:32

6M ago34:32

34:32

Remember how government officials handled the pandemic? The so-called experts and media made lots of mistakes. Experts told us there was no way it could have leaked from a lab. Senator Rand Paul didn’t believe the experts. Now, his new book, “Deception: The Great Covid Cover-Up,” reveals details about the origins of Covid and the government's decei…

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Ep. 0 - A New Podcast! 1:37

6M ago1:37

1:37

I have a new podcast, “The John Stossel Interviews.” I built my entire career shrinking news stories down to 5 or 10 minute segments because that’s usually my attention span. But since I’ve started my online network, Stossel TV, I’ve learned something...many of you want longer conversations. That's what I'll be posting here. Subscribe to this show,…

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Director of Award Winning Film "Voice Activated," And How He Found Comfort In His Stutter 32:11

6M ago32:11

32:11

Steven Anthopoulos is the director and writer of “Voice Activated,” a short film that has won 11 awards, a Tribeca selected film, and is eligible for an Academy Award. Steven talks about how he got the idea for his film, which revolves around a florist with a stutter interacting with a voice-activated car, and how filmmaking has helped him accept h…

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Stuttering in a foreign country and creating "My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence" 31:51

7M ago31:51

31:51

Julian Benabides is Proud Stutter’s special guest, and he just happens to be Maya’s neighbor. Julian talks about his experience stuttering in foreign countries and what it’s been like collaborating on Proud Stutter’s comic book called "My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence." Maya and Julian also talk about their experience door knocking in their ne…

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Stuttering As A Dog Trainer 32:13

7M ago32:13

32:13

Steven Tallas might stutter in the human world, but in the dog world, he is completely fluent. Maya speaks with Steven about his journey to becoming a professional dog trainer and how he never let his stutter get in the way of his dreams. Jay Feinstein, the co-host for this episode, is a Senior Podcast Producer for WBUR, Boston's public radio stati…

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Stuttering and Challenging Inadequacy 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

Kai Caragenis is a father of a young girl. In this bonus episode of Proud Stutter, he shares his feelings around being adequate enough to be a father, how the King’s Speech changed his relationship with his stutter, and how breathing techniques helped his speech. Host & Producer: Maya Chupkov Save the date (12/7/2023) for Proud Stutter’s 1st Annual…

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Stuttering Mailbag: Answering Your Questions About Pride, Acceptance, and Beyond 13:40

8M ago13:40

13:40

Maya is back to answer your questions ranging from TV shows, public speaking tips, navigating her stutter, and more. Host & Producer: Maya Chupkov Editor: Quinn Greenhaus Save the date (12/6/2023) for Proud Stutter’s 1st Annual Gala + Community Comedy Event in San Francisco Support Proud Stutter by becoming a recurring donor via Flipcause Vote for …

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De-stigmatizing stuttering and incarceration 28:27

9M ago28:27

28:27

Jay Jordan and Jesse Vasquez are back on the pod this week. Jay talks about how his identity as a person who stutters intersects with his criminal record identity. Jesse and Jay both share a passion for de-stigmatizing the narrative surrounding people who are incarcerated and those that have come out of prison. You can listen to Part 1 of this epis…

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Jay Jordan Navigated Incarceration With A Stutter. Now He’s Transforming the Criminal Justice System. 29:19

9M ago29:19

29:19

Jay Jordan, a person who stutters, has devoted his life after incarceration to challenging the stigma surrounding criminal records. For the first time ever, Jay opens up publicly about what it was like serving seven-years in prison with a stutter. He talks about a life changing experience that led him to coming to terms with his stutter and his pur…

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Inclusive Education & Stuttering: Beyond Awareness Rebroadcast 15:01

10M ago15:01

15:01

For this special bonus episode of Proud Stutter, Maya is rebroadcasting an episode from the Beyond Awareness podcast. Host Diana Pastora Carson interviews Maya and they talk about the intersections between inclusive education and supporting people who stutter in and outside the classroom. In this episode: Diana's TedTalk, "Walking with Joaquin," ch…

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Stuttering and Breaking Through Blocking 27:13

10M ago27:13

27:13

Blaise Ventura, a 20-year-old person who stutters, joins Maya to talk about blocking, his journey towards self-improvement, dating, and how FOMO can play into anxiety. Blocking is a form of stuttering that is extremely misunderstood and Blaise offers a unique perspective around his acceptance of his stutter that many people, especially young people…

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Stuttering, Fashion, and Inclusivity w/ Mia Hitterman (Part 2) 20:52

11M ago20:52

20:52

Using fashion as a form of self expression is one of the main topics in part 2 of Maya’s interview with Mia and Lila. Mia talks about how stuttering intersects with her multiple identities, such as being Chinese, an adoptee, and a college student. She emphasizes the importance of community support, including her family and friends, in helping her e…

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This Beauty Queen Is Proud Of Her Stutter (Part 1) 23:45

11M ago23:45

23:45

Mia Hitterman spent most of her childhood and teenage years hiding her stutter. It wasn’t until college that she discovered pageantry and finally found her community. In this episode of Proud Stutter, Mia talks about how joining Miss Chinese Chicago helped strengthen her confidence, embrace every part of herself, and come out as a person who stutte…

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How A Family Learned To Embrace Stuttering And A Life Changing Meet-Up With MLB Player George Springer 22:13

12M ago22:13

22:13

A few months ago, the MLB released a video of 10 Year-Old Mateo Sanchez and professional baseball player George Springer. The special bond between these two was palpable. Also featured was father Jesse Sanchez. The MLB video was inspiration for this interview with both Mateo and father Jesse. Mateo, the show's youngest podcast guest, has been stutt…

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Stuttering As An Entrepreneur Pt. 2: Building Resilience and Celebrating Uniqueness 21:09

12M ago21:09

21:09

This episode is part 2 of Maya’s interview with Calvin and Roy. Calvin talks more in-depth about his relationship with his stutter, including how he deals with triggers. He also talks about goal setting helps him accept his stutter and tricks he uses when public speaking. You can follow Calvin Williams, Jr on Instagram and Savage Truth Podcast here…

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Stuttering As An Entrepreneur: Maintaining Faith And Purpose 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

Having friends who can help see your true potential is a gift. Part 1 of my conversation with Calvin Williams, Jr. and Roy Dockery talks about friendship and the importance of having people around you that lift you up. Calvin Williams, Jr is a person who stutter and an entrepreneur and founder of Freeman Capitol. How has Calvin navigated his stutte…

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Speech Therapy's Evolution Through The Eyes of a Stutterer 30:26

1y ago30:26

30:26

Today’s episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Benedict Sheehan, a person who stutters, and Talia Sheehan, his wife. We talk about the different forms of speech therapy Benedict has tried over the years, from fluency shaping to acceptance. Benedict changed the way he looked at his stutter after his speech therapist gave him the option to work to…

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The Psychology Behind Our Responses To Stuttering 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

Benedict Sheehan is a Grammy-nominated conductor and composer who stutters. His wife, Talia Sheehan, is a professional vocalist and musical educator. In this episode, we talk about the psychology behind people’s responses to stuttering and how people who don’t stutter can be stronger allies for people who stutter. This episode is part one of a two-…

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Stuttering & Cluttering: TheeClutterQueen Rebroadcast 35:07

1y ago35:07

35:07

For this special bonus episode of Proud Stutter, Maya is rebroadcasting an episode from the TheeClutterQueen podcast. Host Simone Robinson interviews Maya and they talk about the intersections between cluttering and stuttering, their very different experiences with speech therapy, public speaking during class, problematic headlines in the media, th…

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Stuttering Subreddit Round 2 w/ Cynthia Chin 34:54

1y ago34:54

34:54

Did you know there is a vibrant stuttering community on Reddit? Cynthia Chin, Season 1 co-host, is back on the pod doing a second round of going through stuttering subreddit posts. Our first Stuttering Subreddit episode is our most listened-to episode, so let's dive in. What kinds of posts do we talk about on the Stuttering Subreddit? We dig into c…

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When Identities Collide: Owning Your Stuttering Story With Multiple Disabilities 36:24

1y ago36:24

36:24

Steff Lebsack, a speech language pathologist, grew up with a brother who stutters. When she developed a neurogenic stutter later in life, she accepted it right away. In this new episode, we talk about Steff and her journey in juggling multiple disabilities, including lung disease, the power of language in gaining self-acceptance, and the importance…

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Lobbying With A Stutter 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

35:01

Johnnie Pina does not let his stutter get in the way of being a successful lobbyist where public speaking is a main part of his job. Joining us is Alexandra Leal, host of Democracy Is, a podcast from California Common Cause. We discuss the importance of community in building confidence and overcoming public speaking fears. We also talk about the lo…

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Teen Who Stutters Helps Others Find Their Voice 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Navigating the ups and downs of being a teenager is hard enough. Adding living with a stutter to the already existing anxieties and insecurities we go through can make things even more difficult. Priya is a 17-year old living in Sydney, Australia. She is filling a much needed gap in the stuttering community: creating and sharing content around stut…

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Finding Strength In Your Stutter 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

32:42

As a young child, Stevie Soul used his stutter to his strength when he started arranging repetitive sounds into beats and patterns. We talk to Stevie about his journey to becoming an Award-winning beatboxer and an independent, multimedia producer. I am joined by Andrew Menegat, a former teacher who is now working in EdTech. The guide for this episo…

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John Hendrickson And Making Peace With A Stutter 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

Journalist John Hendrickson spent most of his life ignoring the elephant in the room, his stutter. We talk about what it was like going back in time, dating, and ask questions from Proud Stutter listeners. His upcoming memoir is Life On Delay: Making Peace With A Stutter. The guide for this episode, with resources, transcript, show notes, and more,…

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