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Amrit Singh

December 26, 2022

Amrit Singh "Don't be an @$$hole"

Living the life we want requires walking on a rocky path. But with different tools, religion, and spirituality, we can make it through and attain an enjoyable life. Tune in as Amrit Singh discusses how he reaches his goal of ...

Ann Hince - Tap Into Your Trauma

December 19, 2022

Ann Hince - Tap Into Your Trauma

Everyone suffers trauma. But it’s how we choose to deal with it. One perspective is to look at your own trauma as stored energy that needs to be released. You cannot get over your emotional pain without allowing yourself to f...

Brandon Puffer -

December 12, 2022

Brandon Puffer - "Extra Innings"

Meeting and exceeding goals requires effort and perseverance. Obstacles and setbacks are unavoidable, and what counts most is the seriousness with which you resolve to overcome such failures. Listen here as Brandon Puffer sha...

Birgitta Visser - The Fear Response

December 05, 2022

Birgitta Visser - The Fear Response

We are limited from achieving our highest potential by the fears we have developed due to our past experiences. We're not supposed to judge, and we're not supposed to judge our experiences; instead, we should take what we've ...

Dr. Victor Manzo - Decoding the Matrix

November 28, 2022

Dr. Victor Manzo - Decoding the Matrix

Rediscover Your Greatness and Unleash the Beast Within We all carry limiting ideas that prevent us from succeeding in the business and life we want. 95% of our lives are under the control of our subconscious mind, which opera...

Sarah Donna - Like a cold Mcdonald's Sprite

November 21, 2022

Sarah Donna - Like a cold Mcdonald's Sprite

Summary This episode is about kicking back and discussing random things as friends do. Our OG guest this week is episode 4 alumni Sarah Donna, five-time Miss Michigan, circus trapeze artist, actress, influencer, model, and gr...

Deborah Driggs - A Healing Path

November 14, 2022

Deborah Driggs - A Healing Path

Everyone, at some point in life, will be brought down to their knees because of pain and suffering, no matter how much they endure it. But it’s not the end; that moment can be the time for your life to change. Tune in as Debo...

Dr Margit Muller - NLP & Falconry

November 07, 2022

Dr Margit Muller - NLP & Falconry

Obtaining a healthy mentality is challenging as people must fight their fears and trauma, dive deep into their minds to be aware of it and slowly begin to process it. Tune in as Dr. Margit Muller discusses how one can release...

Juni Bucher

October 31, 2022

Juni Bucher "Tata Cancer"

The journey after cancer, or any disease, is one to be reckoned with, and it is not simple and takes time, patience, and strong support from your loved ones. Tune in as Juni Bucher discusses how she managed life during her ca...

Ultimate Fighter Kelvin Gastelum

October 17, 2022

Ultimate Fighter Kelvin Gastelum

The Techniques, Experiences, and Stories of Kelvin Gastelum as a Professional in Mixed Martial Arts in the UFC. Are you a fighter? Are you interested in martial arts? In today's episode, Gary and Jay welcome a well-known pro...

Mike Talerico - Skydiving

October 10, 2022

Mike Talerico - Skydiving

Summary In this episode, Jay welcomes Mike Talerico to shed light on what it’s like to be a professional skydiver. Mike is a competitive skydiver who’s done over 2,900 jumps throughout his career. Pretty wild, right? Skydivin...

Dan Lambert - American Top Team & AEW

October 03, 2022

Dan Lambert - American Top Team & AEW

Summary: In this episode of the Tragedy Academy, Jay welcomes Dan Lambert, owner of American Top Team, the legendary MMA gym. Dan grew American Top Team from an amateur MMA gym, doing it only for the love of the game, to one ...

Heather Jess - Momma Squad

September 26, 2022

Heather Jess - Momma Squad

Are you a parent? This episode is for you! Tune in as Jay welcomes Heather Jess to talk about post-partum depression, the challenges of being a parent, and the power of community support in raising children. Heather Jess is t...

Kerri McKinney

September 19, 2022

Kerri McKinney "Perfectly Imperfect"

In this episode, Jay and Gary welcome Kerri McKinney to talk about the highs and lows of being an alcoholic and getting sober. Kerri is an empowerment coach, energy healer, and speaker who is also a recovering alcoholic who s...

Iden Crockett

September 12, 2022

Iden Crockett

Summary *TW: This episode contains discussions of suicide; please listen with caution.* This week on the podcast, Jay welcomes Iden Crockett. Iden is a true Renaissance woman: artist, writer, photographer, musician, and so mu...

Olivia Blair - Body Dysmorphia

September 05, 2022

Olivia Blair - Body Dysmorphia

Summary This week Jay welcomes actress Olivia Blair to the podcast. Today, Olivia pursues her passions of acting and film, however she hasn't always been able to live as her authentic self. Olivia first began to struggle with...

Sip The Motivational Kid, Deandre Smith

August 29, 2022

Sip The Motivational Kid, Deandre Smith

Summary *TW* - This episode discusses experiences with death and violence that may be upsetting for some listeners. Please listen with caution. This week The Tragedy Academy is honored to have Deandre "Sip the Kid" Smith on t...

TRUJETTY, Jetty Nieuwenhuis - The Rebel Influencer

August 22, 2022

TRUJETTY, Jetty Nieuwenhuis - The Rebel Influencer

Summary This week's episode of The Tragedy Academy features speaker, model, and wellness advocate, Jetty Nieuwenhuis. Despite having the following of an influencer, Jetty rejects the perfect curated image of the influencer an...

The Tragedy Academy Library

August 15, 2022

The Tragedy Academy Library

Summary The Tragedy Academy is excited to present a new regular feature for the show: TA Library. In this episode, TA librarian Jennifer steps out from behind the curtain to talk about what academics can expect from these aft...

Artem Lobov - The Russian Hammer

August 08, 2022

Artem Lobov - The Russian Hammer

Summary Gary brings another inspiring guest to the show: Artem Lobov. A former MMA fighter and boxer, Artem is taking the opportunity of an early retirement to not only protect his health, but explore who he is outside of the...

Detention

August 01, 2022

Detention

Summary Welcome to the Tragedy Academy's very first detention episode! With the teachers away, Jay and Gary get up to more shenanigans and our favorite delinquents have brought some seriously heavy-hitting topics. From Teddy ...

Sam Suarez a.k.a. High Noon

July 25, 2022

Sam Suarez a.k.a. High Noon

Summary On the show this week is tattoo artist and actor, Sam Suarez, a.k.a High Noon. A star of Tattoo Nightmares Miami, Sam offers a unique insider perspective into the art of tattooing, as well as how he has translated tha...

Vince Murdock - Moyamoya Fighter

July 18, 2022

Vince Murdock - Moyamoya Fighter

Summary This week we're joined by professional fighter and Moyamoya survivor Vince Murdock. Vince has gone through a lot of setbacks in life: A Moyamoya diagnosis led to brain surgery. Injuries dogged his career. A car accide...

Bobby Maximus

July 11, 2022

Bobby Maximus

Summary This episode we welcome professional fighter, Bobby Maximus, to the show. A long-time friend of Gary's, the two first met on the set of The Ultimate Fighter years ago and discuss their shared experience on the show. B...