Same Boat Podcast

11/16/2020

On the brand new episode, Tim Pogo speaks with Sylas Iralu Fndz), who lives in Puerto Rico. For nearly 40 years, Sylas had a secret. Only, even he didn't know it. When he finally did discover who he really is and the life that he wants to lead, he still had a difficult time convincing himself to believe it. And that made it even harder to share it with others.
Having been assigned female at birth, Sylas identifies as male. He tells us about his journey and the struggles he encountered becoming the person he wanted to be.
It's a story of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and being respected by your loved ones, your community, and society. We hope you tune in!
Hear it on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get podcasts, or through the link on the Same Boat website.

For 40 years, Sylas had a secret. Only, even he didn't know it. When he finally did discover who he really is and the life that he wants to lead, he still had a difficult time convincing himself to believe it. And that made it even harder to share his secret with others. Having been assigned female....

08/05/2020

Episode 7 is here! And it's a special one in that it's a Part 2 of the last episode. That means we're once again in Iceland, but this time host Tim Pogo speaks with Jewells, the founder and host of All Things Iceland. In the last episode we learned how this tiny country with a population that is almost entirely white is recognizing its role in and the global movement against racism. Jewells is an African American who has been living in Icealnd for four years, and provides us with her stories and experiences of being a person of color in Iceland, while teaching us a valuable lesson in empathy and compassion. It's on any podcast provider that you like, from Apple Podcasts, to Google Podcastssts and Spotifyy...or right here on the Same Boat website (where you also get extra content!)

As a continuation of our topic in the last episode, we remain in Iceland for Part 2. But this time, as we dig deeper into that country's general state of tolerance and equality, as well as the actions being taken by Icelanders in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement. To accomplish this, we sp...

07/17/2020

We're excited to be featured on the next The Hannah and Fred Show on Sunday, tune in!

This Sunday on The Hannah and Fred Show,
from Hoarders on A&E, extreme cleaning expert, Cory Chalmers shares info regarding the new season premiering Monday, and how to “Quarantine Clean”.
Want to freshen up your vibe? The absolute Queen of Color, Leatrice Eiseman - International Color Expert of the Pantone (The Color of Ideas) Color Institure is our guide through the energy of color, and what she is seeing globally in color trends.
Jeff Hyman returns to the show with his expert overview of the marketplace for jobs (and if we’ll all be working at home forever!). And, as if that wasn’t enough, Tim Pogo has a new podcast that reminds us that even in bizarre times... we’re all in the Same Boat Podcast!
Join us Sunday at 11am-1pm central on WCGOradio, via your smart speaker, and streamed live here on Facebook.
Miss any of our shows? Subscribe to our podcast The Hannah and Fred Show.

07/09/2020

On our newest episode: What can we learn about racism and equality from a tiny country with barely any diversity in its population? Tim Pogo speaks with Sveinn, a jazz vocalist and musician who works as a quality control manager for a whale watching company. As Iceland re-opens to foreign visitors, we learn how their attitude toward limiting the coronavirus is in line with how they demand equality in their society. He describes his experience in the LGBTQ community and Iceland's motivation in the backdrop of and the global movement against racism to tackle the task at hand of ridding their own prejudices. It's available anywhere: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or right here on the Same Boat Podcast website:

What can we learn about racism and equality from a tiny country with barely any diversity in its population? We speak with Sveinn, a jazz vocalist and musician in Iceland, who works as a quality control manager for a whale watching company. As Iceland re-opens to foreign visitors, we learn how their...

07/09/2020

On the newest episode of Same Boat: What can we learn about racism and equality from a tiny country with barely any diversity in its population? Tim Pogo speaks with Sveinn, a jazz vocalist and musician who works as a quality control manager for a whale watching company. As Iceland re-opens to foreign visitors, we learn how their attitude toward limiting the coronavirus is in line with how they demand equality in their society. He describes his experience in the LGBTQ community and Iceland's motivation in the backdrop of and the global movement against racism to tackle the task at hand of ridding their own prejudices. It's available anywhere: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify..or right here on our website:

What can we learn about racism and equality from a tiny country with barely any diversity in its population? We speak with Sveinn, a jazz vocalist and musician in Iceland, who works as a quality control manager for a whale watching company. As Iceland re-opens to foreign visitors, we learn how their...

07/01/2020

Hello! We've been busy gathering our next batch of stories, and in the next episode we will travel to Iceland. As the country opens up to foreign visitors, we'll learn what a small, secluded, and largely monoethnic country can teach us about equality, racism, and discrimination. We'll also get a glimpse into the country's most controversial industry. It's coming your way on the next episode of Same Boat!

06/05/2020

Episode 5 is live! This time, Tim Pogo speaks with Betty Encinales. Her story of growing up in Colombia having everything, then nothing, then building her life back to being one of success and vibrance, is one of resilience.
She has lived through some things none of us would ever wish for, but the way in which she has come out on the other end is inspiring.

Betty is a self-made businesswoman, triathlete, and philanthropist. She's from Colombia, and although based in London, she's currently back in her home city of Bogota. Her life can best be described as a roller coaster...starting high, to the lowest lows, to the highest highs. But her story of resil...

05/24/2020

On Ep. 04 of our show, we're in Bangkok to speak with Mo Seetubtim of The Happiness Planner. She's spent years living around the world building her business, so she knows what it takes to be happy. But as we learn, even the experts have to practice what they preach. Plus we get a first-hand insight of what it's like to keep a small business going during times like these.
Enjoy, and if you like it, please share!

05/20/2020

Here's a view from overlooking the wonderful capital. Have you caught Ep 3 yet? We speak to a couple in who not only got married during but are having their 1st any minute, too! Get it on any provider, or http://sameboat.buzzsprout.com/

05/15/2020

Ep. 3 is here!
On this one...
Amy and Alan live in Edinburgh, Scotland. They're one of those couples whose wedding happened to take place in a world of social distancing. It was a bit awkward, but each of us is capable of getting through a major life event during this time of the pandemic, right? Except, Amy and Alan aren't quite done yet. At the time of this episode's release, they're also expecting the birth of their first child, at any moment. We'll learn how they're dealing with all of it, pretty much on their own, as well as how their situation can teach us that going with the flow is all we can do during these unprecedented times.

05/14/2020

You're looking at people watching a performance atop Mt. Blanc at Cosmojazz Festival in France.
My guest on Episode 2 of Same Boat Podcast is one of the festival's directors and has a fascinating story of what he and his family are experiencing right now that you'll love.
Plus, we'll learn all about the festival and where people in the music industry see things going during this time.

Listen on any podcast app or here: http://sameboat.buzzsprout.com/

Photo credit: Coline Fragnol

Coming up this week on Episode 3: we travel to Scotland

05/07/2020

Ep. #2 is here! This time we go to France, and a story of a young family who decided to wait out the pandemic in safer surroundings rather than their tiny Paris apartment. After a few stops along the way, we learn that their journey isn't quite over yet.
Plus, we get an insiders' look into the music industry and what the crisis might mean to musicians and artists alike.

It's available on the link, or on any podcast provider: Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.
Enjoy!

05/07/2020

Ep. #2 is here!
This time we go to France, and a story of a young family who decided to wait out the pandemic in safer surroundings than their tiny Paris apartment. After a few stops along the way, we learn that their journey isn't quite over yet.
Plus, we get an insiders' look into the music industry and what the crisis might mean to musicians and artists alike.

It's available on the link, or on any podcast provider: Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.
Enjoy!

05/05/2020

Episode #2 of Same Boat is being produced! This time, we'll be traveling to France. Look for it later this week anywhere you get podcasts: Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, etc

04/30/2020

Our first episode is live!

In this episode....Tim Pogo speaks with someone who's Turkish, and based in Budapest. When the global lockdown began, she was confronted with a monumental decision. Whatever she chose there would be consequences, causing her to ask herself "Should I stay, or should I go?".

Find us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TunedIn, plus your favorite 3rd party apps. And, Google Podcasts soon.

Or, just go here: https://sameboat.buzzsprout.com/

04/19/2020