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Being There

by Podcast Jukebox

a podcast devoted to exploring the extraordinary aspects of everyday peoples lives.

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Episodes

  1. 043 - Being Behind the Wheel

    This week we sat down with Shane, who tells us about her experience of being the driver in a fatal car crash. Instagram/Twitter: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced/Engineered by: Sean M. Corkery (OCP Productions, LLC) Music: 510 & 510 Reprise by Sean M. Corkery...

  2. 042 - Being Shocked

    This week we sat down with Scarlett, who told us about living with retrograde amnesia after receiving electroconvulsive therapy for her lifelong struggles with mental health and suicidal ideation. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1(800)273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org...

  3. 041 - Being a Nomad

    This week we sat down with Paolo, who sold all of his possessions to travel the world on his motorcycle. Instagram/Twitter: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced/Engineered by: Sean M. Corkery (OCP Productions, LLC) Music: 510 & 510 Reprise by Sean M. Corkery...

  4. 040 - Being Raised in a Biker Gang

    This week we sat down with Maya, who tells us about her experience of growing up in a biker gang. Instagram/Twitter: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced/Engineered by: Sean M. Corkery (OCP Productions, LLC) Music: 510 & 510 Reprise by Sean M. Corkery Performed by...

  5. 039 - Being Speechless

    This week Dick was joined by special guest co-host Andrew Gurza from the Disability After Dark Podcast to talk with Clover in a Text to Speech-assisted interview, where she tells us about being mute from the age of six. Instagram/Twitter: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There…

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  6. 038 - Being an Artist: Season 5 Updates with Story by Thu Tran

    We start this one off with an update, where we explain why Being There is coming to an end. Our guest this week is Thu Tran, an independent artist who has worked in video, animation, installation art, video games, comics, and zines. She's also the creator of the IFC television cooking series Food...

  7. 033 - Being Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor at Thirteen

    This week we sat down with Lexie and her mother Karen to discuss being diagnosed with a brain tumor on top of the trials and tribulations of being a thirteen year old girl, and how she got her life back on track throughout the six subsequent brain surgeries. Instagram/Twitter: @beingtherepod...

  8. Being Isolated: Season 4 - Short Story 2

    This week, for the first time ever, Kellie and Dick try out recording from two different locations! We check in with each other and with three of our former guests, Alyssa, Miss Quin, and Andrew Gurza, to see how they're holding up during quarantine. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook:...

  9. 032 - Being on The Deepwater Horizon

    This week we sat down with Paul to discuss his surviving the explosions during The Deepwater Horizon incident on April 20th, 2010. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod or www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced and Engineered by: Sean M. Corkery (OCP...

  10. 031 - Being Misled by Your Caregiver

    This week we sat down with Kolin to discuss being born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate before being placed in the unfortunate "care" of a relative with Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod or www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There…

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  11. 030 - Being Paranormal Investigators

    This week we sat down with Joseph Flammer & Diane Hill to discuss ghosts, UFOs, and even supernatural sex? Let's find out what got them started on their bizarre and amazing journey into becoming paranormal investigators! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod...

  12. Being Depressed: Season 4 - Short Story 1

    In our first mini episode of season four, we discuss a new and disturbing pop culture phenomenon, talk about some changes to future mini episodes, and discuss how depression has temporarily set back the production of the show. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod...

  13. 029 - Being a Phone Sex Operator

    This week we sat down with Amberly Rothfield to talk about her life and career as a phone sex operator. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced and Engineered by: Sean M. Corkery (OCP Productions, LLC) Music: 510 (intro)...

  14. 028 - Being a Cop in New Zealand

    This week we sat down with Chris to talk about being in a life threatening encounter in a country where, as a Police Officer, they do not routinely carry firearms. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being There is Produced and Engineered…

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  15. 027 - Being On That Bus

    Happy New Year and welcome to Season Four of Being There! This week we sat down with Jamelle to talk about his Junior High experience, both before and after being in a bus accident with his class. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod Being...

  16. 026 - Being Bad to the Bone

    In the final episode of season three, our guest Alexandra tells us about being diagnosed with a rare blood disease and her experience having a bone marrow transplant. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX:...

  17. Season Three - Minisode Two

    As we gear up for the end of Season Three, we check in with each other and discuss some of our current life updates, as well as a few upcoming projects for the show. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX:...

  18. 025 - Being Too Orgasmic

    This week, Christine Hazel Decker tells us about being afflicted with a rare disorder that caused her to have over 100 orgasms a day, and how it both played into and prepared her for her gender transition. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod...

  19. 024 - Being Hit by a Boat

    This week, Mariah tells us about the time she went for a swim and was hit by a boat! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Disability After Dark | Queers Next Door | Will Sean Podcast? | The Goth Librarian...

  20. 023 - Being a Travelin' Hobo Punk

    This week, Christopher tells us about growing up as a runaway, hitchhiking, train hopping, traveler. We learn about his many adventures and ultimate destination. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Disability...

  21. Season Three Q&A

    This week Kellie, Dick, and Lexi sit down and answer some of your listener questions. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM podcast The Goth Librarian Podcast Queers Next Door...

  22. 022 - Being Burned

    We sat down with Kevin to talk about surviving a flash fire, being burned, and his experience dreaming while in a medically induced coma. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod www.patreon.com/beingtherepod More shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Off the Cuffs: a Kink and BDSM...

  23. 021 - Being Sunny Megatron

    This week we talk with sex educator, TV Host, and fellow podcaster, Sunny Megatron about her early life. From growing up poor and in scientology, to finding a family she never knew about, and eventually escaping an abusive marriage, her life has been an amazingly bizarre journey. Follow us on...

  24. 020 - Being a Murderer

    Just a few months after his release from prison for murder, James sits down with us to talk about his life behind bars, and for better or worse, the decisions he made to survive. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story:...

  25. Season Three - Minisode One

    In our first Minisode of Season Three, Kellie, Lexi, and Dick discuss some life updates, schedule changes, and have some secrets to share about the DMV and Phone Sex! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story:...

  26. 019 - Being First Gen

    This week we talked with Daisy about her experiences both living up to and defying certain expectations, growing up in an Asian American household, and finding her place in the world. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story:...

  27. 018 - Being a Sexy Clown

    This week we talked with Miss Quin about her personal journey into coulrophilia and making clown oriented fetish content. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and...

  28. 017 - Being Resilient

    This week we talked with Ray Christian about his life, his storytelling, and his own podcast: What's Ray Saying? Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing…

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  29. Short Stories: 003 - Being a Dirty Pervert

    Continuing in our Short Stories Series between seasons, this week we sit down with Matt Dallow to talk about an attempted phone sex call, and the life saving power of dirty talk. We're always looking for more story pitches. Email us - [email protected] or call us - 1(631)977-9183…

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  30. Short Stories: 002 - Being Heather... no, Summer... no, Heather?

    Have you ever been called the wrong name repeatedly throughout your life? Do you believe in fate or spooky coincidence? What does it all mean, and what does it have to do with a plate of shrimp??? Find out on this week's entry in our Short Stories Series, told by Summer Heacock... or is it…

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  31. Short Stories: 001 - Being Covered in Blood

    For our first entry in the Short Stories series, we're sharing a story from Kalervo about the time he was covered in the blood of a fellow schoolmate. We're always looking for more story pitches. Email us - [email protected] or call us - 1(631)977-9183 Support Being There at:...

  32. Season Two - Wrap Up

    Kellie, Dick, and Lexi sit down to talk about Season Two coming to an end, as well as a few of our upcoming ideas/projects, and even put out a call for help! We're looking for interns and of course more story pitches. To Apply, email us - [email protected] or call us - 1(631)977-9183...

  33. 016 - Being Kellie

    As Season Two comes to a close, Dick is joined by guest host Krista, and it's Kellie's turn in the hot seat! We talked about her witnessing drug addiction in the home growing up, as well as her own struggles with substance abuse. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email...

  34. Season Two - Minisode Two

    This week, Kellie and Dick check in with you, the listeners, in another mini episode before our Season Two finale. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing,...

  35. 015 - Being Friends

    This week Dick sits down with Matthew and Mike to discuss the loss of their mutual friend, Andre. They share stories, stumble through the process of grief, and explore what it truly means to be a friend. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello…

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  36. 014 - Being a Mother of Four

    This week we talked with Alyssa about her journey into motherhood and experiencing loss as a parent. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing, telling all your...

  37. 013 - Being a Queer Cripple Content Creator

    This week we talked with Andrew Gurza about his life leading up to becoming a disability awareness consultant, and professional queer-cripple. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us…

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  38. Season Two - Q&A

    This week, Kellie and Dick sit down to check in with you, the listeners. You asked us some questions... here are the answers. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and...

  39. 012 - Being a Teenage Cancer Survivor

    This week we sat down with Peach to talk about being diagnosed with cancer as a teenager, and the subsequent mental/physical disabilities they live with after being cured. Donate to The Ronald McDonald House Charities or Oregon and Southwest Washington via the link below: https://rmhcoregon.org…

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  40. 011 - Being Sense-Less

    This week we sat down with Jack to talk about head trauma and the effect it had on his life. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing, telling all your friends…

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  41. 010 - Being Metal AF

    This week we talked with Shaun about his unstable childhood, being a young arsonist, and dealing with mental illness without the means of quality professional help. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story:...

  42. Season Two - Minisode One

    This week, Kellie and Dick sit down to check in with you, the listeners. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing, telling all your friends to give us a listen,...

  43. 009 - Being Risky

    This week, we sat down with Kevin Allison to talk about growing up gay in Cincinnati in the 1970's, being part of the legendary sketch comedy group, The State, and what lead him to start his own podcast, RISK! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say...

  44. 008 - Being a Gypsy

    This week, we sat down with Liz to discuss what it was like being raised Gypsy, and leaving a lifestyle she wasn't meant for. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and...

  45. 007 - Being Widowed at Thirty-seven

    This week, we sat down with Danielle to discuss her being widowed at an early age, what her life is like now, and the influence her late husband left behind. For more of Danielle's story, follow her blog: https://thegirlisawidow.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod...

  46. Season One - Wrap Up

    Season One has comes to an end, and we sit down to discuss our journey thus far. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing, telling all your friends to give us a...

  47. 006 - Being Alive to Tell You About It

    This week, Dick is in the hot seat, as Kellie and (Guest Host) Lexi ask him about a near death experience and how it forever changed his life. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us…

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  48. 005 - Being Able to Leave

    This week, Kellie and Dick sit down with Nicole to talk about her spending ten years in an abusive relationship, a struggle with drug addiction, and her finally being able to leave. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story:...

  49. 004 - Being a White-Collar Criminal

    This week, Kellie and Dick sit down with Kara to talk about her career as a stock broker and the events that lead to her time in prison. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by...

  50. Season One - Mid Season Check In

    This week, Kellie and Dick sit down to check in with you, the listeners. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @beingtherepod Email us feedback, say hello, or pitch a story: [email protected] Help support us by rating and reviewing, telling all your friends to give us a listen,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

a podcast devoted to exploring the extraordinary aspects of everyday peoples lives.

HOSTED BY

Podcast Jukebox

Produced by Sean M. Corkery

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a podcast devoted to exploring the extraordinary aspects of everyday peoples lives.

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