In this special nighttime detention episode of the Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay and co-host Gary welcome special guest Pearl Gonzalez, a professional boxer and MMA fighter known for her power in combat sports. Pearl is a rising star in the fighting world, and she's here to talk about her…
"Exploring Mentalism, Martial Arts, and Self-Discovery with Jon Pritchard" On this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco are joined by special guest Jon Pritchard, a professional mentalist, 🥋martial artist, author, and coach. Jon shares his journey of self-discovery and how he has balanced his…
Finding Hope in Tragedy with Audrey Hope In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco sit down with Audrey Hope, a healer and addiction specialist with over 20 years of experience. Together, they explore the power of hope in the face of tragedy and…
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy podcast, host Jay Hicks interviews Anthony Hyland, the focus of the new docu-series "Clout." The series details Hyland's personal struggle to clear his name after false allegations of sexual assault were made against him. The episodes provide a raw and emotional examination of…
From Detainment to Domination: The Incredible Story of Surviving 14 Days in Beijing prison In this episode, we chat with Chancellor Jackson, an author, coach, and entrepreneur who shares his harrowing experience of being arrested and detained in Beijing for 14 days. Join us as we discuss his journey, his…
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks sits down with entrepreneur and author Ryan Cooper as he shares his inspiring story of overcoming adversity. Despite growing up with a bipolar mother and later being diagnosed with the same mental illness, Ryan persevered to become the successful…
In this episode of the Tragedy Academy, we welcome Mirko Castagna to the show. Mirko is a recovering nicotine addict; he was a smoker for over 20 years, starting at 14. He shares his battle with addiction and details the most challenging parts of his journey and how that affected…
In today's episode of The Tragedy Academy, Jay welcomes singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Zain of Aftersound. Zain gives us a peek into the mind of a musician and shares his perspective behind the music he creates. We learn of the possibilities that lie behind your hesitation and the rewards…
In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks sits down with Kent Lawlor, an author, schoolteacher, and single father of three children. Kent shares his journey of parenting, mental health struggles, and self-discovery, highlighting the importance of challenging yourself and wearing your scars with pride. Listeners will…
In today's episode of The Tragedy Academy, Jay speaks to Jaymes The Face Anthony. Jaymes is the host of the YouTube show Jaymes Kickback, where he interviews celebrities, influencers, and artists to showcase their art and get to know them personally. Jaymes brings us on his self-discovery path and how…
Inside the Magic Mushroom with Rev. Gabriel Castillo Introduction: In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, hosts Jay Hicks and Gary DeFranco sit down with Gabriel Castillo, a spiritual teacher and facilitator of plant medicine ceremonies. Gabriel shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma through plant medicine…
Join us for another episode of The Tragedy Academy, where host Jay speaks with author and poet Zelda Black about her latest book, Butterfly Words. In this episode, Zelda shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a rural town surrounded by racism and prejudice and how she found solace…
The Power of Self-discovery, Authenticity, and Parenting a child with Autism - Interview with Sasha Rogers In this insightful interview, we chat with Sasha Rogers, a fitness counselor, coach, and mother of an autistic child, about self-discovery, the power of authenticity, and her experiences parenting a child with autism. Sasha…
In today’s episode, Jay speaks with Niloo, a full-time Actor, Vocalist, and Stand-Up Comic in Los Angeles. Her Persian roots make her a valuable vocalist in her musical projects, including the International Party Band “26 Orchestra” and her music collective called “A Tribe Called Love,” which brings popular and EDM…
In today’s episodes of The Tragedy Academy, Jay welcomes Karen Laven. Karen is the author of The Other 23 Days: Scores of Alternative Uses for Feminine Hygiene Products. Karen walks us through her first menstrual experience and explains just how much she hated it. But, through this, she able to…
👉 Make sure to check our guest's links in the show notes on our website: ➡️ https://www.thetragedyacademy.com This week, Jay and Gary are joined by an extra special guest: Jay’s father-in-law, Gabriel Torres…and he has quite the story to tell. Gabe grew up in Colombia, where he was a basketball…
Jay talks with Autumn Karen on a challenging subject – A rare chromosome disorder of her daughter Hermione. Sadly, they lost her at the age of 3.5 years, but those years were blessed with loved and empathy. Episode Highlights: • 03:01: Autumn narrates about her tragedy. She states that at…
If you're waiting for someone else to come along and light your fire, you might be waiting a long time. The truth is, the only person who can truly motivate you is YOU. 🔥 👉 Make sure to check our guest's links in the show notes on our website: ➡️…
https://www.thetragedyacademy.com/special-guest-tapanga-lee-heavy-metal-stereotypes/ Jay opens the show with an impactful line, pointing out that the podcast was launched to bridge social divides and a judgment-free zone using candor and humor. Tapanga Lee, a very open-minded person, is recognized as the first fan of the show. Their conversation takes the listeners down their…
The Tragedy Academy Podcast is a show that explores the human experience through the lens of tragedy and triumph. We aim to help listeners grow and thrive by sharing stories of real people who have experienced adversity and success. Hosted by Jay Hicks, a veteran, music producer, and multimedia artist,…
disOrientation The Tragedy Academy is a show created to bridge societal divides in a judgment-free zone using candor and humor. Welcome to class… In each episode at the academy, we look at society through a microscope, dissect human nature, and clown around without risk of getting sent to that special…
👂LISTEN HERE: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com/ Be true to who you are and embrace your unique self! You were born an original, don't die a copy. Embrace your quirks, your style, and your passions. Being yourself is the best gift you can give to the world. 👉 Make sure to check our guest's…
🔥 Rediscover your Inner Child and be your purest self 🔥 Host Jay Hicks and guest Joseph Grable will take you on a journey of self-discovery and inner exploration as they explore the idea of giving our inner child the chance to experience the things that were not able to…
👂LISTEN HERE: https://www.thetragedyacademy.com/ Join The Tragedy Academy Podcast as host Jay Hicks and guest Joseph Grable discuss the importance of living in the present moment and finding joy in life's challenges. @thejosephgrable @jay__tragedy @gary_defranco147 From overcoming adversity to promoting mental health awareness through storytelling, Jay and Joseph share their insights…