416. October 7th, Anti-Semitism, and the Search for Belonging with Jaime Cohen

There are lots of ways to conceive a baby these days but Sonja Thompson got super creative and a little manipulative! This crazy love story happened in my hometown of Louisville Kentucky and involved working with horses and buggy!  These days she works in tech, and has started a podcast with her 25 year old son Andrew. We interview him next!  Make sure to tune in to The Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space for Controversy to hear an original song from her!    Connect with Sonja!  Podcast: Thompson Talk  https://thompsontalk.buzzsprout.com/ Youtube: Thompson Talk  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4t7KhzJ-xQdX-tg0lD7jjw   Me and my daddy love five star reviews you can make our day at ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

21 Apr 202132min

He’s called Rumi of the 21st century!  Increasingly, there is an appetite for material that coaxes the heart to “feel” in ways that offer hope, solace, healing and reunion. And as our world continues to redefine the narrative of the human condition such “feelings” are our north star, and guardians of our moral compass. And so, serving as a poet Brian Baruch touches on the fabric of something genuinely sacred. This small poet wants to help shine a light for everyone realize that although our love may seem as insignificant as a little snowball, that little snowball is about to roll down a really steep hill.” Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Me and my daddy love five star reviews you can make our day at ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

16 Apr 202149min

Nobody wants to be a flat earther but millions are waking up!  People are unplugging from the Matrix and realizing the truth and the power of controlling our mind! David Weiss says it’s time to grow up and ask questions!  What proof do you have that planets exist? He says Mars is an energetic light source!  Space is not what they tell us and NASA lies!  People have lost their minds! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Flat Earth Sun & Moon Clock app   https://qrco.de/bbizVA   YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz6s_ScG0PZThdwhKsUFSRw/videos   FaceBook. https://www.facebook.com/TheFlatEarthPodcast   102 year old Ruth was taught the earth is flat in the 1920's:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wt5qSwinIs&list=PLEzivhxtxgbv2hEBOrfkjHnRnpbH9hlXR&index   Me and my daddy love five star reviews you can make our day at ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

14 Apr 202141min

Mordechai Levovitz and I crossed paths in a controversial Clubhouse room and I fell in love with his story. Orthodox Jews and LGBTQ aren't terms usually used in the same sentence but Mordechai is a pioneer leading the charge for LGBTQ youth and families within the Jewish faith.  Do you think sexual orientation is chosen?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! You can find out more about Mordechai’s work jqyouth.org!   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

9 Apr 202139min

Colby Acuff is an outlaw country musician and he’s going on tour! On this episode, the fourth generation Idahoan shares his experience releasing his second album (turns out it’s a lot more stressful than releasing a first album), what goes into creating an album as an independent artist, why he doesn’t believe in selling out, what it’s like to write music and what inspires him to do it, how he knows what song to perform, and so much more! From Growing up in Coeur d’Alene to growing a fanbase to learning how to yodeling (Reena even gives it a go), tune in to The Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space for Controversy to learn, laugh, and listen to Colby sing.    Connect with Colby!  Instagram: @colby_acuff  TikTok: Colby Acuff  Website: colbyacuff.com    If you liked this episode subscribe, share, leave me and my daddy a five-star review and make our day!!! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

7 Apr 202124min

Have you ever stopped to pause?  A hard reset!  Nothing on the calendar for days! What happens when you don’t talk to a relative for years and then they die? Lots of reflection!  Today we talk to a rowdy Jesus girl Monica Sewell who broke out of her mold to find success! We talk about forgiveness and life pauses!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy Connect with Reena! www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts

2 Apr 202139min

Can humor save your life?  Can laughter get you through the rough patches?  In Lisa David Olson’s case yes, it saved hers, twice?  She’s getting ready to do a TEDx speech about it in Bloomington.  Lisa owns and runs a comedy troupe and today she getting me to do a prank or two!  Tune in to see my comedy performance and who we call!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   Find out more about Lisa on her website:   http://www.lisadavidolson.com/lisas-pieces.html   The Blah Blah Blog:   http://www.lisadavidolson.com/blog-index.php   Lisa's Podcast: Stranger Connections   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stranger-connections/id1516167809   Lisa David Olson on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-david-olson-80376612/   Me and My Daddy love 5 star reviews! You can leave us one ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

31 Mars 202141min

What is all the craze about NFTs?  Have you ever met an Artivist?! It's a whole new way of expressing yourself! Miguel Tully is an US Army Veteran from Virginia and is an apprentice to master artist Gilbert Young. He now creates beautiful work based on historical events such as the Iraq War, the fight at Standing Rock, the political climate among friends and the overall moral conflicts in the United States. Find out how awesome and important it is to truly express yourself AND finally learn what an Artivist actually is. Tune in now! On Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Check out Miguel Tully’s NFTs yetitears.com An easy way to make me and my daddy happy leave us a five star review,  subscribe, and share! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

26 Mars 202124min