Stories from the Center of the Universe
Paul Gilman
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Episode 321: Tom Saunders
Stories from the Center of the Universe
04/21/25 • 90 min
Tom Saunders and Paul used to work together at the “Bakery.” Tom was already there when Paul arrived and Paul recalled getting two pieces of sage advice from Tom about working in “Corporate America.” They reminisced and talked a lot about the people they worked with and how some were real characters! Tom has great memories of growing up in South Hill, Virginia where his dad was a doctor and he told Paul how he used to go on house calls with him. His dad had gone to the University of Richmond and Tom followed in his footsteps where he majored in political science. Paul and Tom talked about his love for sports, being a big Yankees fan and an equally as big fan of UofR Football. They discussed Tom’s passion for cycling, how he has biked over 100,000 miles and he then also told him about two major cycling accidents he has had. They finished by Tom telling Paul about his wife (they’re celebrating their 50 year anniversary this year), two kids and three grandkids.
Episode 23: COVID Warrior
Stories from the Center of the Universe
06/08/20 • 78 min
Mia Blansett is an ER Nurse who transferred to a hospital in Northern New Jersey to work 12 hour days on the COVID front lines. She's a self-described spitfire with plenty of opinions on the pandemic situation, and has great takes on what it's like on the ground.
Episode 279: Blair Dobbins
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05/28/24 • 73 min
Blair Dobbins visits the podcast by way of a previous guest, who intends to marry next month. He grew up in Philadelphia but a lot of his family is from Virginia. That part of his family influenced his early childhood and at times that commonwealth influence didn’t mesh well in Philly. His mom passed away far too early. His widowed father did not do a great job raising Blair due to some personal flaws. Despite these flaws and significant challenges in the school system, Blair eventually excelled in college and graduated from law school. He learned in his forties why he struggled in K-12 but performed at a very high level after high school. He is the proud father of 3 and is excited to be getting married soon.
Episode 29: The Rollout CFA
Stories from the Center of the Universe
07/13/20 • 74 min
Our guest this week is Johnny Mickelinc - musician, quarterback, twin, jokester, and treasured friend. Johnny joined us to play a few tunes, and to tell us about the first 25 years of his life, the lessons he's learned, and the people to whom he gives credit. It's a conversation Paul and I thoroughly enjoyed, and we hope you do too.
Episode 8: Jim Pecsok
Stories from the Center of the Universe
03/11/20 • 123 min
Jim Pecsok is a third year medical student and a happy-go-lucky lover of adventure. With this interview, Jim re-enters the spotlight for the first time since his dramatic 63rd place finish at US Tennis Nationals in 2014, after which he decided life in the public eye was 'just too much.' This episode, we hear from Jim about medical school, what being a doctor means to him, and how he turns ill-fated camping trips into fond memories.
Episode 0: Why We Are Doing This
Stories from the Center of the Universe
03/08/20 • 25 min
This episode, we (Daniel & Paul) discuss the purpose of Pod So 1 and the importance of storytelling, meaningful conversation, and being present in an increasingly distracted world.
Episode 55:Kyle Stephenson
Stories from the Center of the Universe
11/30/20 • 76 min
Kyle Stephenson is a real estate entrepreneur and former football player for the University of Pennsylvania. This episode we talk about Kyle’s origins as a first generation Jamaican American, life in NJ, football, and how he got started with his first property that led to a 30 year career and a successful real estate company.
Episode 295: Manny Fernandez
Stories from the Center of the Universe
08/26/24 • 77 min
Manny Fernandez grew up in Topping, Virginia in Middlesex County on a thirty acre farm with a nurturing mom and a Dad that he described as tough. He is very thankful for that combination which has helped him to be well mannered, respectful and have gratitude for what has happened in his life. What has happened is that Manny started fighting when he was 18 years old, has fought all over the world and has one world championship under his belt .., so far. Manny started in MMA, has done some Brazilian Jujitsu, but has been fighting Muay Thai since 2020 and that is his sole focus right now. Paul learned about his style, his regimen to get to fighting weight and who he looks up to in the professional ranks of all fighting. Paul also discovered one activity that Manny learned to help his brain adapt so that it would make him a better fighter. They finished by talking about Manny’s future and about his girlfriend Jordan who has been a great source of support for Manny.
Episode 58: The First 50 Lookback
Stories from the Center of the Universe
12/21/20 • 98 min
This is a lookback on the first 50 episodes that we recorded and ideas for the future, along with some general conversation. Featuring Katy De Koning and Roger Lee.
Episode 281: David Thomason
Stories from the Center of the Universe
06/10/24 • 85 min
David Thomason is the President of the Virginia Special Olympics and comes to the podcast via a connection with Rick Jeffrey (Episode 278.) David has been with the Special Olympics for thirty-seven years and has held many roles which prepared him to lead this amazing organization. They discussed his life path which has been very unique and full of many great experiences. He went to William and Mary, served in the Peace Corps and cycled across New Zealand. David told Paul about the many incredible places that he has traveled with the Special Olympics. He mentioned some of the famous people that he and the Special Olympics Athletes have met ... one in particular on a trip to Dublin, Ireland. They also discussed the important role that music has played in his life. They discussed some of the incredible Special Olympic Athletes he has been around and what he has learned from them. They finished by discussing what he hopes to accomplish in the next few years with the Virginia Special Olympics as well as him telling Paul about his two sons, the pride he has in their many accomplishments and the difference they are making each day.
“If you’re not learning something, you’re not paying attention.” David Thomason
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FAQ
How many episodes does Stories from the Center of the Universe have?
Stories from the Center of the Universe currently has 323 episodes available.
What topics does Stories from the Center of the Universe cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Comedy, Documentary, Podcasts and Comedy Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Stories from the Center of the Universe?
The episode title 'Episode 25: Percentages' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Stories from the Center of the Universe?
The average episode length on Stories from the Center of the Universe is 75 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stories from the Center of the Universe released?
Episodes of Stories from the Center of the Universe are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Stories from the Center of the Universe?
The first episode of Stories from the Center of the Universe was released on Jan 29, 2020.
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