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One of the unique powers of sport is to bring people together, but Gary argues that wrestling seems to be especially good at this.

⚡️ Welcome to the dungeon ⚡️

In our episode with Ellie, Gary got to geek out a bit...basically, wrestlers are actors AND athletes at the same time.

Was your first date this good? Were you also offered a doobie like Ellie? 👀

Is watching sports cathartic for you? Ellie Neidhart talks about how wrestling has provided relief over the years 🤼‍♂️

Happy Monday Academics! The clock is ticking down on the release of Season 3 Episode 1 👀 and we are honored to be joined by Ellie Niedhart, wife of former wrestling superstar Jim "The Anvil" Niedhart. Ever wonder how these two met? We've got the answer, and much more! #wwe…

6/27! Jay and Gary discuss authenticity with rapper and hip-hop artist Matthew Scheall #hiphop #rapper #podcast #thetragedyacademy @matthewscheall

From our kick-off recording session- BTS with rapper and hiphop artist @thematthewscheall on authenticity. #podcast #rapper #thetragedyacademy #hihop

BTS with rapper and Hip-hop artist Matthew Scheall about the impact of your music. #hiphop #rap #rapper #thetragedyacademy Thetragedyacademy.com

BTS of an upcoming interview with Ellie Neidhart wife of the late Jim "The Anvil Neidhart" releasing on Father's Day 6/19. #wwe #wrestling #podcast

Sometimes being yourself can give you a bad rap. While guest Andrew Nethery focuses on the Basque punk scene in his documentary, Bury Us, he and Jay also talk punk in general. They argue that the core of punk music is authenticity and revolution. Punk has many detractors, some of…

We didn't say authenticity was easy! Our guest, Sarah Donna, emphasizes that often it is really hard to be yourself. Whether it is the people around you, the media you consume, the social media apps you use, or society in general, staying true to yourself can be difficult if not…

Happy Tuesday Academics! We hope you are getting excited for the new season as it approaches 👀 To wrap up our many themes that we've explored for the past few weeks, we wanted to finish with one that is perhaps the most important to the identity of the podcast: authenticity.…

Happy Friday Academics! We are ringing in the weekend with some amazing advice from guest Amir Yass. When discussing his unapologetic presence on social media, Amir says he isn't striving to be liked by everyone and isn't afraid to take up space when others try to minimize him. Awesome words…

Here at the Tragedy Academy, we are big fans of every individual living as their authentic selves. Unfortunately, for those in the LGBTQ+ community, this isn't always possible for them to do safely. Our guest, dancer Glauco Araujo, didn't feel comfortable being open with his sexual identity until he had…

The word "queer" historically was used as a derogatory term or slur for those who identified as part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, in recent years, the community has reclaimed the word. Pinning it down to one definition is probably impossible, but for guest Jaymes Anthony the word queer pertains…

Happy Monday, Academics! This week in the Tragedy Academy's greatest hits, we want to celebrate our guests in the LGBTQ+ community and all the insightful conversations they have brought to the show. Here, Theoni Bekiari explains that it took traveling far from home to find the identity that resonated with…

While disability and chronic illness can be extremely difficult to navigate in the US, it isn't all bad. Often these difficult paths can produce innovation and resiliency. This is the topic of a podcast guest Ben Dykstra is developing. Based around his concept of the "universal trade-off", Ben plans to…

While Western medicine can be great for emergency situations, unfortunately for those struggling with chronic illness, things usually aren't as simple as just going to the doctor to get help. There are a variety of barriers that can keep people from feeling better. In the case of guest Rachel Macdonald,…

This week we are talking two issues that are often invisible to anyone who isn't directly affected by them: chronic illness and disability. With chronic illness especially on the rise in the US, we can't wait to share the stories and insights of some of our guests on these topics.…

Happy Friday, Academics! Our last highlight on gratitude this week comes from guest Kurk Nurmi. Kurk encourages listeners to feel gratitude, even if it is for the smallest or simplest things in their life, like shelter or breath. By practicing gratitude even when it feels like everything is falling apart,…

Can you find gratitude for your worst experiences? Guest Christian Valera argues that we can't judge experiences as all bad if they lead to good consequences or to good action later down the line. With a little self-reflection, we can see the positive things that may have come out of…

Happy Tuesday, Academics! We're back with another week of greatest hits, and this week we are excited to focus on gratitude. Why? Practicing gratitude can be truly transformative in your life, and we've got the guests to prove it. Here, guest Sharon Green shares one of her posts from social…

As we get closer to the next chapter of The Tragedy Academy I want to say Thank you to the companies and artists that shared their creativity and mindful moments in bringing our vision to life. With the new studio, we will be able to reach so many people and…