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
Oct. 30, 2023

”Live & Uncut: Wait... Why are ”WE” Like This? Spotlight on Kelsy & Ayden (Part 1 of 2)”

”Live & Uncut: Wait... Why are ”WE” Like This? Spotlight on Kelsy & Ayden (Part 1 of 2)”
Tragedy Academy
”Live & Uncut: Wait... Why are ”WE” Like This? Spotlight on Kelsy & Ayden (Part 1 of 2)”

Some gifts are too strange to use and too personal to throw away. This conversation has a mug that qualifies.

Kelsy and Ayden of Why Are You Like This? join Jay and Gary for the first part of a live conversation that wanders through childhood, parenting, and the stories people probably should have kept to themselves. A show-and-tell detour leads into brutally honest children, uncomfortable doctor visits, and Gary's memorable encounter with red velvet cupcakes.

Along the way, Kelsy and Ayden talk about making their podcast as a way to spend time together. The appeal is familiar: a chance to laugh, follow a ridiculous idea, and discover where a conversation goes when nobody is trying to keep it on schedule.

What We Explore

  • Accents and the assumptions we make about each other
  • A peculiar mug and show-and-tell
  • Children's honesty and the end of childhood myths
  • Doctor visits with an unwanted side of comedy
  • Gary's red velvet cupcake story
  • Making time for conversation as a couple

About Kelsy and Ayden

Kelsy and Ayden are the married hosts of Why Are You Like This?, sharing unscripted conversations about life, parenting, and the things that make them laugh.

This live episode contains explicit language 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.