Personal Experience Episodes:
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s It Like To Be An Ex-Nun? with Kelli Dunham and Mary Johnson
If you’re a regular listener of Getting Curious, you know how much Jonathan loves the Sister Act films. But how realistic were they? This week, former nuns Kelli …
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How Funny Are You, Queen?! with Mawaan Rizwan
Comedian Mawaan Rizwan got his start creating YouTube sketches that turned his mother into a Bollywood Star. Now, as an established writer and actor, he has written for …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What Is Ableism and How Does It Affect Your Life? with Carson Tueller
Carson Tueller is an LGBTQ+ and Disability Advocate. His life changed in 2013 when an accident left him paralyzed. Through his journey, he’s brought to light many issues …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Are You Rescuing The Animals In Australia? with Tanya Dominguez
Tanya Dominguez is a Lead Inspector and Senior Manager for the RSPCA NSW in Sydney Australia. She’s provided care to wild and domestic animals for over 21 years …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Do Firefighters Fight Bushfires? with Fiona Macken
CONTENT WARNING: This conversation contains details about scenes that emergency first responders encounter, including car accidents, suicide, house fires, and bushfires. Fiona Macken is a volunteer firefighter with …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s It Like To Be A Booked And Busy Irish Queen? with Nicola Coughlan
Actress Nicola Coughlan joins Jonathan in London to talk about growing up in Ireland, life after attending drama school, and an exciting new project with Shonda Rhimes! Follow …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Do You Do An Inward 2 ½ Twist Off A 10 Meter Diving Board And Not Shit Your Pants? with Tom Daley
Tom Daley began diving at a very young age, gaining notoriety at nine years old. In 2008, at 14, he represented Great Britain as their youngest competitor in …
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GETTING CURIOUS | What’s A Filibuster? with Wendy Davis
Wendy Davis came into the spotlight in 2013 when she took to the Texas Senate floor to perform a 13-hour filibuster to block a bill that would severely …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Did You Create The Internal Family Systems Model And How Does It Work? with Dr. Richard Schwartz
CONTENT WARNING: This conversation contains details about addiction, eating disorders and mental health disorders. Dr. Richard Schwartz earned his PH.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. …
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GETTING CURIOUS | How Did You Win Great British Bake Off? with Nancy Birtwhistle
Jonathan is joined by Nancy Birtwhistle, winner of Great British Bake Off Series 5. The two discuss all things Great British Bake Off and how she followed the …
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