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June 16, 2023

Ep 97 Jon Katz "Finding Gratitude After Tragedy"

📢 New Social Media Clip Alert! 🌟 🎬 Clip: "Finding Gratitude After Tragedy" 💥 🎙️ Brace yourself for an incredible conversation between Jay and Jon as they dive into Jon's profound experience of losing his home in an apartment fire. In this gripping excerpt from The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jon…

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June 16, 2023

Ep 97 Jon Katz "Breaking Free from Societal Lies"

📢 New Social Media Clip Alert! 🌟 @NYCFoodways 🎬 Clip: "Breaking Free from Societal Lies" 💥 🎙️ Join Jon in this powerful excerpt from The Tragedy Academy Podcast as he opens up about the real challenges he faced in his life. Jon candidly shares his struggles with excessive drinking, drug…

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June 11, 2023

"Embracing Authenticity and Finding Strength in Adversity" with Jon Katz

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and DeFranco engage in a deeply moving conversation with Jon, a resilient individual who shares his remarkable journey of tragedy and triumph. Prepare to be inspired as Jon fearlessly opens up about his near-death experiences, trauma, and the transformative…

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June 9, 2023

Ep 96 | 💫 Clip: "Taking Control of Your Destiny" 💥

🎬 New Clip Alert! 🌟 💫 Clip: "Taking Control of Your Destiny" 💥 🎙️ Join Jay Hicks and Kristal Klear as they discuss the power of overcoming challenges and taking control of your own destiny. Get inspired by Kristal's empowering words as she emphasizes the importance of showing up, putting…

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June 9, 2023

Ep 96 | 💫 Clip: "Unveiling the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation with Kristal Klear" 💥

🎬 New Clip Alert! 🌟 💫 Clip: "Unveiling the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation with Kristal Klear" 💥 🎙️ Join Jay Hicks and Kristal Klear in Episode 96 as they discuss the empowering mission of the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation, providing a voice to survivors of abuse and human trafficking. Discover…

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June 9, 2023

Ep 96 | 💫 Clip: "Understanding Perspectives and Empathy" 💥

🎬 New Clip Alert! 🌟 💫 Clip: "Understanding Perspectives and Empathy" 💥 🎙️ Join Kristal Klear and Jay Hicks as they dive into the importance of understanding different perspectives and practicing empathy. Discover how true empathy requires us to walk in someone else's shoes and view life through their unique…

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June 9, 2023

Ep 96 | 💫 Clip: "Navigating Mental Health: Black Community Perspectives" 💥

🎬 New Clip Alert! 🌟 💫 Clip: "Navigating Mental Health: Black Community Perspectives" 💥 🎙️ Join Kristal Klear and Jay Hicks as they discuss the complexities of navigating mental health in the Black community. Explore the impact of stereotypes, judgment and the importance of reclaiming one's voice in the face…

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June 9, 2023

Ep 96 | Kristal Klear "Navigating Mental Health Black Community Perspectives"

🎬 New Clip Alert! 🌟 💫 Clip: "Empowering African American Mental Health" 💥 🎙️ Join Jay Hicks and Kristal Klear as they engage in a heartfelt discussion about mental health within the African American community. Explore the unique challenges and stigma surrounding mental health in this community and the need…

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June 4, 2023

From Tragedy to Empowerment: Unveiling the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation with Kristal Klear

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks engages in a powerful conversation with Kristal Klear, the founder of the Rock Paper Scissors Foundation. The episode delves into themes of tragedy, triumph, forgiveness, and love within African American communities. Kristal shares her insights and experiences as an…

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May 29, 2023

Ep 94 | Unveiling the Magic: Part 1   "The Theatrical Art of Magic"

🎥 New Episode Release! 🌟 📽️ Clip: "Magic & Theater" 🎩✨ 🎙️Join Jay, Gary, and Dallas as they dive into the captivating world of magic and theater, exploring the significance of magicians as actors. Unveil the secrets behind mind-bending illusions and practical effects that create awe-inspiring performances. Don't miss out…

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May 29, 2023

Ep 94 | Unveiling the Magic: Part 1 Authenticity and Artistic Success

🚨 New Episode Out Now! 🎥✨ Tune in to The Tragedy Academy Podcast for an incredible conversation with Dallas Fueston! 🎙️🔥 In this clip, Jay discusses the power of authenticity and passion in artistic pursuits, using Dallas' viral Joker magic cosplay video as an example. 🃏✨ Join us for a…

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May 29, 2023

S3 Dallas Fueston   Embracing the Struggle

🚀 New Episode Release! 🎬✨ Dive into the insightful conversation with Dallas Fueston as he shares the significance of embracing the struggles on the path of creativity. Learn how loving the challenges leads to personal and artistic growth. Watch the full episode now on YouTube and unlock the secrets to…

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May 29, 2023

Ep 94 | Unveiling the Magic: Part 1 Artistic Passion Unleashed

🎥 New Episode Release! 🌟 📽️ Clip: "Artistic Passion Unleashed" 🎩✨ 🎙️Join Jay, Gary, and Dallas as they dive into the captivating world of magic and theater, exploring the significance of magicians as actors. Unveil the secrets behind mind-bending illusions and practical effects that create awe-inspiring performances. Don't miss out…

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May 29, 2023

Ep 94 | Unveiling the Magic - Navigating Creativity, Inspiration, and Relationships Part 1

🚨 New Episode Out Now! 🎥✨ Don't miss the captivating conversation with Dallas Fueston on The Tragedy Academy Podcast! 🎙️🔥 In this clip, Dallas shares the journey behind his viral Joker magic cosplay, starting from a personal challenge to rediscover his creativity. 🃏💡 Join us as we explore the power…

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May 28, 2023

"Unveiling the Magic: Part 2 - Delving Deeper into Creativity, Challenges, and Persistence with

🎙️We're back with Part 2 of this enchanting episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, where Jay and Gary continue conversing with the magical maestro, Dallas Fueston. Journey further into Dallas' unique universe of art and illusion as we explore the depths of creativity, the struggles inherent to artistic endeavors, and…

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May 22, 2023

Unveiling the Magic: Part 1 - Navigating Creativity, Inspiration, and Relationships with Dallas Fues

🎙️In this captivating episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, Jay and Gary sit down with Gary’s long-time friend and magical visionary, Dallas Fueston. Get ready to be captivated as Dallas shares his journey of tragedy and triumph, revealing the intricate world of magic, creativity, and the challenges of blending art…

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May 21, 2023

Ep 93 | Unveiling the Primal Instincts of the Human Experience with Dr. Hogan Sherrow

📺 New Episode Out Now! 🎥 🎧 Dr. Hogan Sherrow dives into the intriguing realm of human sexuality, exploring sex play during teenage years and the impact of prom night. Join us for this thought-provoking conversation! 🔥 Watch the full episode to gain valuable insights into our primal urges and…

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May 21, 2023

Ep 93 | Unveiling the Primal Instincts of the Human Experience with Dr. Hogan Sherrow

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨 Uncover the secrets of staying young at heart with Dr. Hogan Sherrow. Explore the joy of playfulness and learn from the wisdom of primates. Join us for an engaging conversation! 🌳🐒✨ 👉 Guest: Dr. Hogan Sherrow 📌 Full episode link in bio! 🔗 Connect: thetragedyacademy.com…

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May 16, 2023

Ep 93 | Unveiling the Primal Instincts of the Human Experience with Dr. Hogan Sherrow

📺 New Episode Out Now! 🎥 🎙️ Jay reveals an astonishing fact about bonobos' unique approach to conflict resolution in this captivating clip from our latest episode. 🐒💥 🔥 Watch the full episode to delve deeper into the fascinating world of primate behavior and discover how bonobos use sex to…

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May 15, 2023

Ep 93 | Unveiling the Primal Instincts of the Human Experience with Dr. Hogan Sherrow

📺 New Episode Out Now! 🎥 Listen here: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com/93 🎙️ Dr. Hogan Sherrow, the renowned primatologist, reveals Where to look if you need to be reminded you’re an ape, not a monkey. 🐵✨ 🔥 Don't miss the full episode, where Dr. Sherrow offers valuable insights into embracing humility and remembering…

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May 14, 2023

Ep 93 | Unveiling the Primal Instincts of the Human Experience with Dr Hogan Sherrow

🎙️In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks & Gary DeFranco sit down with Dr. Hogan Sherrow, a renowned primatologist and expert in human behavior. Through candid and thought-provoking discussions, they explore the depths of the human condition, drawing insights from Dr. Sherrow's extensive research and experiences…

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May 11, 2023

EP 92 | Finding Authenticity in Adversity: Keli Kane

New episode clip alert! 📣🔥 Jay shares a powerful insight on how hitting rock bottom can be the seed to grow authentically. 🌱💪 It's not about faking who we are anymore, it's about embracing our flaws and learning to love ourselves despite our past mistakes. 💖🌟 When we're comfortable with…

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May 11, 2023

Ep 92 | Wired to heal: Shocking Brain Recovery

New episode alert! 📣🔥 Keli Kane's neurofeedback journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine healing from a traumatic brain injury through 42 sessions of being wired up to a computer! 💻⚡️ Jay, our host, relates his skull cap experience, and you can see it right in the video! 📸✨ Get…

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May 9, 2023

Ep 92 | Keli's Journey of Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury

Link to the full episode: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com/Keli-kane/ In this episode, we're joined by Keli, who shares her experience of overcoming a traumatic brain injury. 🧠💪 In this clip, Keli shares how her recovery process turned for the worse and how she knew something wasn't right. 😔 Check out the full episode…

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