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Contender

by Jim Sherwin

A podcast about the lives we left.Would be gymnasts, writers, painters, parents, bankers, lovers, priests, and entrepreneurs discuss those professional and personal dreams that proved impractical, unsustainable, or simply unfulfilling.

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Episodes

  1. Preview: Season 2

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  2. Episode 13: The Comedian

    Joe Stanton is a writer in New York. He loves his family and tends to his garden. When we met in 2010, Joe was a comedian, devoting much of his free time to writing sketches and performing both improv and standup. Join us as we discuss artistic perseverance, execution over perfection, and the...

  3. Episode 12: The Artist

    Andrew Brischler is a painter. For the most part (and despite some doubts), he always has been, which is an anomaly for this podcast. Join us as we discuss artistic validation, the bizarre world of galleries, and - duh - Oprah.

  4. Episode 11: The Exceptionalist

    Kelly Sherwin, my sister, spent years trying to adhere to conventional paths of success. Then she gave it up for something meaningful. Join us as we discuss winter camping, Ivy League card stock, and the horror show that is commercial real estate.

  5. Episode 10: The Actor

    Jordan Siegel trained at a theater conservatory and moved to New York to work as a professional actor. A handful of years and a couple of side jobs later, he ditched New York for Portland and acting for speech language pathology. Join us as we discuss auditioning with a roomful of doppelgängers…

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  6. Episode 9: The Marine

    Before embarking on a career in consulting, Julian Bowling was a Marine. Join us as we discuss servant leadership, extreme boredom in Afghanistan, and the art of figuring it the fuck out.

  7. Episode 8: The Pharmacist

    Tyler Coates, senior culture editor at Esquire.com, spent his teenage years behind the counter of his local pharmacy-cum-diner. Join us as we discuss drug classifications, the consultative role of the rural pharmacist, and advocating for equity (even when it pisses people off).

  8. Episode 7: The Political Campaigner

    Beatina Theopold was a political campaigner for Barack Obama. She then traded DC for LA and politics for consulting. Join us as we discuss coding constituents, the secret thrill of the USDA, and struggling to fill a high school gymnasium with 200 supporters of a virtually unknown presidential...

  9. Episode 6: The Flute Player

    Before appearing on The Great American Baking Show and co-hosting the podcast Flour Hour, Jeremiah Duarte Bills was a professional flute player. Join us as we discuss discipline, the mystique of Juilliard, and (duh) Bjork.

  10. Episode 5: The Skinny Girl

    Aileen Clark spent years studying food labels and counting calories. Now she's embraced the joy (and practicality) of moderation. Join us as we discuss Brasilia embassies, Taurus indulgence, and the craft of counting out 23 almonds every morning.

  11. Episode 4: The Engineer

    Before embarking on a creative and fulfilling career in marketing, Makenna Nielsen was a chemical engineer in the oil industry. Join us as we discuss differential equations, gender-specific coveralls, and factory explosions.

  12. Episode 3: The Runner

    Ben Wietmarschen was a collegiate distance runner in Ohio who dreamed of turning pro. Then, from a couch in Queens, he discovered something new. Join us as we discuss anemia, Cincinnati sports culture, and meritocracy in comedy.

  13. Episode 2: The Clown

    Dan Kitrosser wrote the screenplay for the film "We the Animals," which won the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Just a few years prior, Dan paid his rent by performing as Flaubert the Frog, a clown. Join us as we discuss mommy blogs, isolation in the performer community,...

  14. Episode 1: The Writer

    Natasha Sunderland received her MFA in fiction and realized a dream of having her work published. She then stopped writing. Join us as we discuss artistic ambition, sadistic mentors, and stories we have to tell.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast about the lives we left.Would be gymnasts, writers, painters, parents, bankers, lovers, priests, and entrepreneurs discuss those professional and personal dreams that proved impractical, unsustainable, or simply unfulfilling.

HOSTED BY

Jim Sherwin

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How many episodes does Contender have?

Contender currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Contender about?

A podcast about the lives we left.Would be gymnasts, writers, painters, parents, bankers, lovers, priests, and entrepreneurs discuss those professional and personal dreams that proved impractical, unsustainable, or simply unfulfilling.

How often does Contender release new episodes?

Contender has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Contender?

Contender is created and hosted by Jim Sherwin.
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