The Reluctant Phoenix

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  • Summary

  • The Reluctant Phoenix podcast, by New York standup comic Jeff Simmermon is a series of conversations with a wide variety of people who have restarted their lives whether or not they really wanted to in the first place. Don't forget: a phoenix has to burn to be reborn, and it probably screams like hell on the way out.
    2020
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Social Sciences
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Episodes
  • Episode 17: Richard Cardillo

    Episode 17: Richard Cardillo
    Aug 17 2021

    Richard Cardillo was an educator for over three decades on two continents and in three languages. He’s also a decorated storyteller. Richard spent his early adult life as a monk in the Catholic Church, but realized it was a massive effort to suppress his homosexuality – a major taboo for an Italian-American Catholic of his generation. 

    This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the suicide prevention hotline at 800-273-8255.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 16: Mike Schleibaum

    Episode 16: Mike Schleibaum
    Aug 10 2021

    Mike is the lead guitarist and one of the original founders of the DC based death metal band “Darkest Hour.” He talks about the pivotal moments that helped him find his love of music, the downsides of the music industry, and what it takes to stay grounded.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 15: Kiana Fitzgerald

    Episode 15: Kiana Fitzgerald
    Aug 3 2021

    Kiana Fitzgerald is a freelance music journalist, cultural critic, and DJ. She’s written for Complex, Rolling Stone, Fader, NPR, WNYC, and more. In 2016 Kiana went missing, frightening her family and friends and igniting a search for her through social media – she was a Trending Topic until she was found. This is her story about that day, and the subsequent days of mental health struggles, enlightenment, and music.
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    54 mins

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