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.
Tragedy Academy
May 20, 2024

Detention: Unfiltered Conversations with Andre & Niki — Part 2 | Video

Detention: Unfiltered Conversations with Andre & Niki — Part 2 | Video
Tragedy Academy
Detention: Unfiltered Conversations with Andre & Niki — Part 2 | Video

Old friends remember the stories you might have preferred to forget. In Part II, they bring a few of them to the microphone.

Andre “Dre” and Niki Linear join Jay and Gary for another live Detention conversation. They revisit awkward discoveries from the VHS era, the risks of leaving a disposable camera with your friends, and a bachelor party that still gives everyone something to argue about.

The conversation also wanders into DJing, AI-generated music, and what people value about art made by a person. Gary's story about Canadian money and a club provides one more reminder that a simple plan rarely stays simple with this group.

What We Explore

  • Embarrassing discoveries and memories from the VHS era
  • Disposable cameras and the wait to see what developed
  • DJing, craft, and knowing how to do the work
  • AI, music, and the value of human expression
  • Dre's bachelor party and competing versions of a story
  • Gary's Canadian-currency mishap

About Andre and Niki Linear

Dre and Niki are longtime friends of Jay's and returning guests. This Detention conversation brings them together with Jay and Gary for stories, disagreements, and plenty of tangents.

Detention note: Explicit language, sexual references, and adult humor.

The Tragedy Academy

Candid conversations exploring the human experience through tragedy and triumph.

Hosted by Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco.

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.