Tragedy Academy
Tragedy Academy
The Tragedy Academy Podcast is a show that explores the human experience through the lens of tragedy and triumph. Our goal is to help listeners grow and thrive by sharing stories of real people who have experienced adversity and success.

Hosted by Jay Hicks, a veteran, voice artist, music producer, and multimedia artist, The Tragedy Academy Podcast provides a unique perspective on life's challenges and how to overcome them.

Our guests come from all walks of life and share their stories of struggle and triumph. We believe that our past does not define our future and that living authentically and purposefully is the key to a fulfilling life.

Through candid and humorous discussions, we explore societal divides and bridge gaps in understanding. We believe that laughter is the best fertilizer for the tree of knowledge, and that's why we bring you stories that will make you think, laugh, and inspire you to be a better person.

The Tragedy Academy Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Subscribe now and join us on this journey of humor and enlightenment as we strive to grow the tree of knowledge together.

And remember, be cool and keep learning.
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Tragedy Academy
Oct. 22, 2023

Detention Episode! ”Exploring New Live Formats and Fun Conversations”

Detention Episode! ”Exploring New Live Formats and Fun Conversations”
Tragedy Academy
Detention Episode! ”Exploring New Live Formats and Fun Conversations”
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Do your dogs have different voices, or is that just Jay?

Jay and Caroline settle into a Detention conversation that moves from confidence in the gym to confidence in front of a camera. They talk about the stories people tell themselves, the appearance rules they inherit, and how easily adults lose touch with things they once loved.

Then come the cartoons, dog impressions, and a surprisingly committed debate about mayonnaise. The episode also captures an earlier stage of the show's experiments with live broadcasts; the schedules and plans discussed belong to that moment in its history.

What We Explore

  • Self-consciousness, coaching, and being seen
  • Giving dogs their own voices
  • Learning to relax on camera
  • Body hair and inherited appearance standards
  • Childhood interests, play, and getting older
  • Cartoons, condiments, and live-show experiments

About This Episode

This Detention installment features Jay Hicks and Caroline in an informal conversation about everyday life and the show's live format.

The Tragedy Academy

Candid conversations exploring the human experience through tragedy and triumph.

Hosted by Jay Hicks, with Caroline.

Be cool. Keep learning. 🌳

The Tragedy Academy is a show created to bridge societal divides in a judgment-free zone using candor and humor. 

Be cool. Keep Learning.