the Love

Episodes

1. 13

   The Love - Episode 12

   Joseph interviews the sexton at St. Paul, who goes by "Mo". Born in Yemen, Mo never met his mother, and was eventually discarded by his father. He tells a life story that entails miracle men living in the mountains, working his way out of homelessness, and the Denver Broncos.

   May 25, 2016

   51m
2. 12

   The Love - Episode 11

   He feels he never quite matured, never crossed the threshold into manhood, after his life took a drastic turn in his late teens. He's a loner, but he loves women. He's Bipolar, and alcoholic, and just lives his life day to day on the streets. Despite his past of gang-banging, prison, and wasted...

   May 13, 2016

   59m
3. 11

   The Love - Episode 10

   This interview presents a fascinating opportunity to delve into the past and present of a man who lives one of the hardcore versions of street life one will encounter. He hops into the shower fully clothed because it saves time and resources. He believes in faith and love, feeding the flowers…

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   Apr 22, 2016

   1h 17m
4. 10

   The Love - Episode 9

   Born in New Orleans in 1984, he was drinking and smoking marijuana by the age of 12. His grandmother shot and killed his grandfather - his stepdad was insane and abusive, and his biological father loved crack-cocaine. After Katrina brought him to Denver, he relied on income earned through drug...

   Apr 14, 2016

   1h 36m
5. 9

   The Love - Episode 8

   When you're crafting a shank as a child to protect yourself from a parent, there might be a few bumps in the road as you transition to adulthood. His mother died when he was five, and his father died on his mother's birthday when he was in juvenile detention. "How have you not killed yourself?"…

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   Apr 8, 2016

   1h 08m
6. 8

   William B. Potts Symphony

   The week after episode 7 was recorded, the interviewee requested another session, during which he elaborated on logic induced by celibacy, the hard work it takes to get drunk, marriage, Judge Judy, and dogs. Joseph composed a soundtrack to accompany the talk, and decided to release the tragic...

   Mar 19, 2016

   13m
7. 7

   The Love - Episode 7

   His existence "tormented by demons", the interviewee describes his battle with alcoholism and other vices, which led to his ejection from rehab a few days or hours prior to this interview. He discusses his tendency to steal his mother's dogs in order to attract women, as well as a host of other...

   Mar 19, 2016

   48m
8. 6

   The Love - Episode 6

   When foster care is described as heavenly, one can assume any previous life experience was somewhat hellish. So it is with the interviewee in this episode, who reports that bad times and family drama drove him from Alaska to Colorado, and then eventually to homelessness in Denver. Despite…

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   Mar 11, 2016

   57m
9. 5

   The Love - Episode 5

   A young man who identifies himself as a veteran of the Iraq War describes the precursors and aftermath of his time involved with combat. He discusses a history of volatile relationships, the birth and death of his infant son, and his subsequent decision to enter the world of the homeless.…

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   Mar 4, 2016

   52m
10. 4

    The Love - Episode 4

    "Mama CJ", a transgender Elder of the Gutter Punk Kids, reveals a story of pain and survival on the streets of Denver. Brought to Denver from Chadron, Nebraska with the intention of finding work as a nanny, she was dumped downtown alone to face assault, hunger, and odd fashion trends. She…

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    Feb 25, 2016

    1h 18m
11. 3

    The Love - Episode 3

    Joseph interviews the most gentle of men who lost his ID card, possibly in Vegas, possibly several years ago, and currently struggles to obtain a new version. Meanwhile, he dabbles in moderate substance abuse, and reflects on serving time in the brig, the search for a strain of marijuana that…

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    Feb 11, 2016

    1h 05m
12. 2

    The Love - Episode 2

    Warning: This interview is very explicit. Listeners averse to copious use of profanity will be offended. In Episode 2, Joseph interviews a 19-year old female who says she chose to become homeless after a lifetime of foster care, treatment centers, detention, and drug addiction. Now, believing…

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    Feb 2, 2016

    1h 00m
13. 1

    The Love - Episode 1

    In this inaugural episode, Joseph interviews a 53-year old man who sleeps behind a building in the heart of downtown Denver. Hailing from Arkansas, the man reveals a life story of violence and incarceration, describing the physical sensation of knife wounds and gunshots, as well as life on the...

    Jan 29, 2016

    1h 11m