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Story Junkies Podcast

Dec 28, 2021

In this episode Lisa and Rachel chat with Krystle Dookoo, who recently became an American citizen. She talks all about her journey toward citizenship - the ins and outs of the process, the difficulties she faced, and the pride she felt at her swearing in ceremony. We also talk about how amazing New Yorkers are and...


Nov 22, 2021

In this fascinating episode, mountaineer (and Lisa's husband) Jonathan White shares his adventure of spending multiple days and nights climbing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He answers all the important questions, such as how he got himself and 300 pounds of gear up the rock wall, logistics for using...


Oct 27, 2021

In this episode you'll meet Komal Shah, who was on the path toward a career in healthcare until a trip to India unexpectedly changed her life. On a whim she applied for and was accepted into the Teach for America program, an organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for low-income students. The experience...


Sep 14, 2021

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Guinness World Record holder? Our guest John Orth will tell you all about it! In 2016 he broke a world record and then strived to beat it again just two years later. You'll hear first-hand how intense his training was, the process for documenting the actual attempt, how an...


Aug 3, 2021

Talk Back Barbie is actually author Lauren Lusby Fernandez, and she has a great story to share! She tells us all about her experience as a Secret Service agent in the Bush administration - details such as what it's like to take a polygraph test, what happened when she  "talked back" to a superior during her training,...