🚀 Welcome to The Tragedy Academy Podcast 🚀 Dive deep into honest, unfiltered conversations about life and the silver linings within our daily challenges. We explore subjects from philosophy to comedy, ensuring every episode gives you insight and a smile. 📲 Connect with Us! Explore more about The Tragedy Academy:…
What happens when creative power, marketing wisdom, and startup energy collide? In this episode, Jay sits down with Julie Matzen to explore the journey from agency leadership to startup empowerment. With honesty, laughter, and depth, they unpack the emotional architecture of business: the fear of becoming irrelevant, the power of…
Over time, this show has become more than interviews—it’s become a mirror. In this episode, Jay offers a quiet reflection born from years of sitting with brave, vulnerable humans who were willing to speak their truth. There is no guest today, but their presence is felt in every moment. Each…
The Mirror Has an Echo 🚨 New Episode Drop! This week on The Tragedy Academy Podcast, we slow down for something different — a moment of reflection, not just from me, but from the brave and vulnerable guests who’ve sat across from me over the years. 🎙️ “The Mirror Has…
The Mirror Has an Echo 🚨 New Episode Drop! This week on The Tragedy Academy Podcast, we slow down for something different — a moment of reflection, not just from me, but from the brave and vulnerable guests who’ve sat across from me over the years. 🎙️ “The Mirror Has…
🖋️ Title: The Mirror Has an Echo 🚨 New Episode Drop! This week on The Tragedy Academy Podcast, we slow down for something different — a moment of reflection, not just from me, but from the brave and vulnerable guests who’ve sat across from me over the years. 🎙️ “The…
The Mirror Has an Echo 🚨 New Episode Drop! This week on The Tragedy Academy Podcast, we slow down for something different — a moment of reflection, not just from me, but from the brave and vulnerable guests who’ve sat across from me over the years. 🎙️ “The Mirror Has…
🖋️ Title: The Mirror Has an Echo 🚨 New Episode Drop! This week on The Tragedy Academy Podcast, we slow down for something different — a moment of reflection, not just from me, but from the brave and vulnerable guests who’ve sat across from me over the years. 🎙️ “The…
Sometimes it's too good to hear once. In this emotionally charged flashback episode of The Tragedy Academy, Jay Hicks sits down with Bruce W. Brackett to explore one of the most vulnerable journeys ever shared on the show—from addiction and abuse to art, advocacy, and radical self-love. Bruce opens up…
In this thought-provoking episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks welcomes Leo Marrs—spiritual technologist, founder of America’s first breathwork studio, and creator of the AI-integrated mindfulness app, Ether. Their powerful conversation dives into the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and technology. From fasting as a path to mental clarity…
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay speaks with Andrea Wilson Woods, author, patient advocate, and founder of Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea shares the harrowing, heart-opening story of raising her sister from childhood through a terminal liver cancer diagnosis, and how that experience…
🎧 In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay speaks with Jenn Bouler — known on Instagram as “Jenn with two Ns” — about the unseen layers of addiction, the masks we wear to fit in, and what happens when you finally take yours off. 🎙️ ✨ Jenn’s story…
🎙️ In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay sits down with Jason Heffler—author, EDM journalist, DJ, and passionate advocate for self-acceptance. The conversation dives deep into Jason’s powerful story of growing up with a stutter, and how that challenge became the foundation for his mission to help kids…
In this special throwback episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay Hicks sits down with the incredible Kristal Klear — an entrepreneur, certified trauma coach, licensed pastor, and founder of the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation. Together, they dive deep into the themes of forgiveness, love, and resilience within African American…
"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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
🎙️ New Episode Drop — “Better Off Bald: Andrea Wilson Woods on Advocacy, Grief & Healing Through Action” 🚀 New Episode Alert! Join Andrea Wilson Woods on this week’s episode, “Better Off Bald.” Dive into a powerful story of guardianship, grief, and the kind of love that becomes action. 🎧…
🎙️ New Episode Drop — “Better Off Bald: Andrea Wilson Woods on Advocacy, Grief & Healing Through Action” 🚀 New Episode Alert! Join Andrea Wilson Woods on this week’s episode, “Better Off Bald.” Dive into a powerful story of guardianship, grief, and the kind of love that becomes action. 🎧…
🎙️ New Episode Drop — “Better Off Bald: Andrea Wilson Woods on Advocacy, Grief & Healing Through Action” 🚀 New Episode Alert! Join Andrea Wilson Woods on this week’s episode, “Better Off Bald.” Dive into a powerful story of guardianship, grief, and the kind of love that becomes action. 🎧…
🎙️ New Episode Drop — “Better Off Bald: Andrea Wilson Woods on Advocacy, Grief & Healing Through Action” 🚀 New Episode Alert! Join Andrea Wilson Woods on this week’s episode, “Better Off Bald.” Dive into a powerful story of guardianship, grief, and the kind of love that becomes action. 🎧…