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Guest Friends
by Christopher Waterman
The Guest Friends podcast seeks to reclaim the authenticity of being "friends" in the digital era. Gather with host Christopher Waterman as he explores his network of friends to extract engaging, insightful, and actionable content. Each episode is unique in exposing meaningful lifestyle topics that will serve as inspiration to positively impact you and your community of friends.
Episodes
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Episode 17: Carl Johnson – Undercurrents of Optimism & Joy
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends: Carl Johnson. If you're familiar with this podcast, you may recall that Carl was our very first guest. We've invited him back for round 2 because he's good people to talk to and because he's releasing a…
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Episode 16: Joseph Waterman – Original Owner: 1960 Chevy Impala
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a fundamental building block of who I am because he's my dad: Joseph Waterman. Born in Detroit during World War II, he was the youngest of seven siblings and grew up helping his dad at a gas station / repair shop they owned on Springwells...
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Episode 15: Paul Patton – Origin Story: The Experiment of Trinity House Theatre
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a man whose persona is a thoughtful collection of writer, minister, educator, thespian, and encourager: Paul Patton. He and his wife Beth were married in 1974; they have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. He currently resides in Spring…
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Episode 14: Michal McIntosh - Counting Cards... One Thank You Note at a Time
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is another long-time friend and neighbor: Michal McIntosh. She and her husband Terry have been married for 43 years, have 5 children, and as of last count – because this number seemingly increases by the day – they have 13 grand children...
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Episode 13: Jason Tomlinson - Word Up to the Spoken Word
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my fellow bray, homie, and mic-dropper: Jason Tomlinson. AKA – J-Live. Jason was born in Guam as part of a missionary family and has lived a little bit of everywhere since then – including having been partially raised in the Mitten State...
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Episode 12: Justin Stilson - Old-World Artisan: Pinstriping & Antique Sign Painting
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my nephew - and hands-on renaissance man: Justin Stilson. Justin and his wife Brittany live just outside of Bay City, Michigan. Having grown up in a family that valued working with their hands, Justin experienced everything from…
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Episode 11: Anna Widgeon - Chasing Coffee
[Of note: this conversation was originally recorded in December 2019 – in somewhat simpler times. Although it captures a specific moment in time and place, it is meant to be enduring – so it is with great excitement that we are finally able to give it an official release exactly two years from…
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Episode 10: Jim Voigt - Letters Home From Vietnam
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my family's long-time next-door neighbor: Jim Voigt. I met up with Jim in his home in the metro Detroit area to discuss his experiences having been drafted into the Vietnam War in April of 1966. After being seriously injured by a Viet Cong...
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Episode 9: Dan & Jennifer Wells - Cousin Camp
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is the youngest of three brothers - all of whom I hope to feature on Guest Friends at some point, as we've basically been more like family - having grown up two doors down from each other: Dan Wells. Dan - along with his wife Jennifer - are...
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Episode 8: Ben Davis - Running Down a Dream: Ultra Edition
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time bosom buddy: Ben Davis. Ben is a married father of four, seemingly a life-long soccer coach, and a Veteran who served for over 5 years in the Army (from 2003-2008). He also hosts the Arsenal of Hope podcast which focuses on...
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Episode 7: Rob Woelkers - Adventure Plus Ambition: The Business of Skateboarding
Our friend Carl Johnson – from our very first episode – takes a turn to host this 7th episode of the Guest Friends podcast where he welcomes friend and fellow small business owner: Rob Woelkers. Rob is the founder, owner, and operator of PLUSkateboarding shop in downtown Farmington, Michigan.…
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Episode 6: Tom Gerken - Teacher of Record(s)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my former 6th grade teacher at Taylor Elementary School: Tom Gerken. Tom was born in Ohio, but he spent his entire 37-year teaching career and raised his family "North of the boarder" in Livonia, Michigan. Although retired from the…
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Episode 5: Anjanetta Dorsey - Being a Foodie (with a Capital F)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a former co-worker who has become a cherished friend over the course of the past ten years: Anjanetta Dorsey. Anjie is a married mother of two, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), and has an MBA in Healthcare Leadership....
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Episode 4: Eva Wesman - The Great Depression and Beyond (Part 2)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time family friend: Eva Wesman - who was born in 1927 (which means she is 91 years young at the time of this interview!) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Yooper!). I met up with Eva in a rehab clinic where she was recovering from a…
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Episode 3: Eva Wesman - The Great Depression and Beyond (Part 1)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time family friend: Eva Wesman - who was born in 1927 (which means she is 91 years young at the time of this interview!) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Yooper!). I met up with Eva in a rehab clinic where she was recovering from a…
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Episode 2: Jason Waterman - Living la Vida Expatriate
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is even closer than a friend because he's family: my brother Jason Waterman. I met up with Jason (during a very brief break in his travels) to discuss his experiences as an expatriate - having spent almost 10 years living internationally in...
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Episode 1: Carl Johnson - Marriage, Friendships, and Doing the Work
My guest for this inaugural episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends of over 20 years: Carl S. Johnson. Carl is a married father of two, graduate of the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, owns and operates the graphic design firm Saint Creative, and is prone…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Guest Friends podcast seeks to reclaim the authenticity of being "friends" in the digital era. Gather with host Christopher Waterman as he explores his network of friends to extract engaging, insightful, and actionable content. Each episode is unique in exposing meaningful lifestyle topics that will serve as inspiration to positively impact you and your community of friends.
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The Guest Friends podcast seeks to reclaim the authenticity of being "friends" in the digital era. Gather with host Christopher Waterman as he explores his network of friends to extract engaging, insightful, and actionable content. Each episode is unique in exposing meaningful lifestyle topics that...
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Guest Friends is created and hosted by Christopher Waterman.
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