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April 20, 2025

🌪️ New Episode! “Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler is out now!

🌪️ New Episode! “Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler is out now! 😲 Jason shares how growing up with a stutter led him to become an author, DJ, and voice for kids facing speech challenges. 🎤 🌈 Join us for an enlightening conversation about shame, sound, and self-acceptance! 💫…

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April 19, 2025

🌪️ New Episode! “Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler is out now!

🌪️ New Episode! “Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler is out now! 😲 Jason shares how growing up with a stutter led him to become an author, DJ, and voice for kids facing speech challenges. 🎤 🌈 Join us for an enlightening conversation about shame, sound, and self-acceptance! 💫…

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April 19, 2025

“Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler

🌪️ New Episode! “Tongue Tied and True” featuring Jason Heffler is out now! 😲 Jason shares how growing up with a stutter led him to become an author, DJ, and voice for kids facing speech challenges. 🎤 🌈 Join us for an enlightening conversation about shame, sound, and self-acceptance! 💫…

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April 8, 2025

“Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥

🎙️ New Detention Episode is LIVE! “Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥 thetragedyacademy.com This one’s a ride — unapologetic laughs, raw truth, and deep self-acceptance all in one seatbelt-optional episode. Hernando brings fire and heart, Jay drops vulnerability and feral comedy, and together they crack open what it means…

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April 8, 2025

“Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥

🎙️ New Detention Episode is LIVE! “Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥 This one’s a ride — unapologetic laughs, raw truth, and deep self-acceptance all in one seatbelt-optional episode. Hernando brings fire and heart, Jay drops vulnerability and feral comedy, and together they crack open what it means to…

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April 7, 2025

“Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥

🎙️ New Detention Episode is LIVE! “Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love” with @iamjustgaying 💥 This one’s a ride — unapologetic laughs, raw truth, and deep self-acceptance all in one seatbelt-optional episode. Hernando brings fire and heart, Jay drops vulnerability and feral comedy, and together they crack open what it means to…

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April 7, 2025

Detention Episode: “Sniffies, Stand-Up, and Self-Love”

"Detention" Warning: Expect offbeat humor, unexpected tangents, and unfiltered fun. This is not your usual Tragedy Academy episode—if you want serious topics, look elsewhere. Listener discretion advised. In this hilarious episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay reconnects with stand-up comedian Hernando Del Castillo—host of I Am Just Gaying—for a…

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April 7, 2025

Detention Episode: "Would you smoke Willie Nelson's Braid?"

"Detention" Warning: Brace yourself for offbeat humor, unexpected tangents, and unfiltered fun in our 'Detention' episodes. This isn't your typical Tragedy Academy fare – it's a lighthearted listen perfect for those searching for laughter. However, if you're seeking serious topics, look elsewhere. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of…

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March 29, 2025

Milk & Pepper Spray

🚨 Detention Warning 🚨 This episode contains: ✅ Offbeat humor ✅ Unfiltered nonsense ✅ Zero educational value (but a lot of laughs) If you’re looking for growth and redemption… skip this one. If you’re looking to figure out who the hell tried spaghetti and ranch first? Pull up a chair.…

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March 29, 2025

Upstate NY, the land of the frozen chosen...

🚨 Detention Warning 🚨 This episode contains: ✅ Offbeat humor ✅ Unfiltered nonsense ✅ Zero educational value (but a lot of laughs) If you’re looking for growth and redemption… skip this one. If you’re looking to figure out who the hell tried spaghetti and ranch first? Pull up a chair.…

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March 28, 2025

Off to the Super Bike Races

🚨 Detention Warning 🚨 This episode contains: ✅ Offbeat humor ✅ Unfiltered nonsense ✅ Zero educational value (but a lot of laughs) If you’re looking for growth and redemption… skip this one. If you’re looking to figure out who the hell tried spaghetti and ranch first? Pull up a chair.…

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March 23, 2025

Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Perspective & The Power of Self-Redefinition

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins Jay for a deep, unfiltered discussion on addiction, transformation, and the illusions of identity that hold us back. From his personal journey of addiction and incarceration to becoming a UCLA-trained psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Jaffe breaks down…

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March 19, 2025

Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Perspective & The Power of Self-Redefinition

🚀 New Episode: Breaking the Chains of Addiction & Identity w/ Dr. Adi Jaffe | The Tragedy Academy Podcast 🎙️ What if everything you thought you knew about addiction, identity, and personal transformation was a lie? In this episode, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins Jay for a deep, unfiltered conversation on…

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March 19, 2025

Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Perspective & The Power of Self-Redefinition

🚀 New Episode: Breaking the Chains of Addiction & Identity w/ Dr. Adi Jaffe | The Tragedy Academy Podcast 🎙️ What if everything you thought you knew about addiction, identity, and personal transformation was a lie? In this episode, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins Jay for a deep, unfiltered conversation on…

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March 18, 2025

Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Perspective & The Power of Self-Redefinition

🚀 New Episode: Breaking the Chains of Addiction & Identity w/ Dr. Adi Jaffe | The Tragedy Academy Podcast 🎙️ What if everything you thought you knew about addiction, identity, and personal transformation was a lie? In this episode, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins Jay for a deep, unfiltered conversation on…

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March 18, 2025

From Medical Survival to Unhinged Comedy – The Reawakening of Rachel

In this unforgettable episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay sits down with Rachel, a survivor of Cranial-Cervical Instability (CCI) who spent 14 years misdiagnosed before undergoing life-saving neurosurgery. But Rachel isn’t just an advocate—she’s a brilliantly absurd comedian, the mastermind behind Cindy & Laurn, and proof that creativity and…

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March 18, 2025

Breaking the Chains: Addiction, Perspective & The Power of Self-Redefinition

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Dr. Adi Jaffe joins Jay for a deep, unfiltered discussion on addiction, transformation, and the illusions of identity that hold us back. From his personal journey of addiction and incarceration to becoming a UCLA-trained psychologist and best-selling author, Dr. Jaffe breaks down…

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March 14, 2025

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story For 14 years, Rachel was misdiagnosed—her body shutting down while doctors ignored the signs. By the time she found the right surgeon, it was almost too late. But survival wasn’t the end of her story—it was just the beginning. 🔥 Now,…

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March 13, 2025

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story For 14 years, Rachel was misdiagnosed—her body shutting down while doctors ignored the signs. By the time she found the right surgeon, it was almost too late. But survival wasn’t the end of her story—it was just the beginning. 🔥 Now,…

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March 13, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Cindy Benezra's Journey of Healing and Empowerment

Trigger Warning: This episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast addresses serious and potentially distressing topics, including sexual abuse and trauma. The content may be triggering to those who have experienced similar events or are sensitive to discussions of abuse and trauma. We urge listener discretion and recommend that individuals affected…

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March 13, 2025

Resilience & Reinvention – Edison Jakupi’s Story

In this throwback episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay reconnects with Edison Jakupi, a man whose journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and the power of never giving up. From fleeing war-torn Kosovo to building a thriving career in the U.S., Edison’s story is a testament to what it means to…

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March 13, 2025

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story

🎭 Surviving CCI & Reclaiming Comedy – Rachel’s Story For 14 years, Rachel was misdiagnosed—her body shutting down while doctors ignored the signs. By the time she found the right surgeon, it was almost too late. But survival wasn’t the end of her story—it was just the beginning. 🔥 Now,…

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March 8, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Cindy Benezra's Journey of Healing and Empowerment

Breaking the Cycle: Cindy Benezra's Journey of Healing and Empowerment @cindybenezra’s journey is a testament to resilience—a raw, powerful story about facing trauma, breaking cycles, and stepping into healing. In these clips, she shares profound insights on: 🔹 The Bigger Picture – Understanding the long-term impact of our experiences. 🔹…

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March 7, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Cindy Benezra's Journey of Healing and Empowerment

Breaking the Cycle: Cindy Benezra's Journey of Healing and Empowerment @cindybenezra’s journey is a testament to resilience—a raw, powerful story about facing trauma, breaking cycles, and stepping into healing. In these clips, she shares profound insights on: 🔹 The Bigger Picture – Understanding the long-term impact of our experiences. 🔹…

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