Tragedy Academy

Finding Authenticity Through Connection with Alec Cantrell

An ordinary introduction can lead to a story you would never have guessed was there.

Alec Cantrell, host of The One More Minute Podcast, joins Jay for a conversation about listening, self-image, and the reasons they keep putting microphones in front of people. They begin with beards, hair loss, and the assumptions people make from appearances before getting into what it takes to feel comfortable being seen.

They compare their approaches to podcasting, the stories worth asking another question about, and the responsibility that comes with recording someone's voice. Fatherhood and changing generational expectations enter the discussion, along with the appeal of a show that can make room for a difficult experience one week and friends telling ridiculous stories the next.

What We Explore

* Self-image, appearance, and getting comfortable with yourself
* What Alec wants to create with The One More Minute Podcast
* Finding stories through curiosity
* Listening beyond an initial impression
* Fatherhood and changing expectations across generations
* The responsibility of sharing someone's experience
* Making room for both depth and humor

About Alec Cantrell

Alec Cantrell is the host of The One More Minute Podcast. Based in Central Florida, he brings conversations with guests and friends together around personal stories, curiosity, and humor.

Alec: The One More Minute Podcast • @onemoreminutepodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

The Tragedy Academy

Candid conversations exploring the human experience through tragedy and triumph.

Hosted by Jay Hicks.

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