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A lot can happen in a year, you know? And if you’re anything like these folks, you’ve read over 365 books, you’ve become fluent in English by watching American t.v. shows, and you’ve gotten over a hundred rejections.

GUESTS: 
Kelsey Weekman: Culture reporter for Buzzfeed who read 390 books in a year
Mathias Barra: French writer who became fluent in English in a year by watching 3 hours of American and British television every day
Emily Winter: Comedy writer who strived to get 100 rejections in one year. She ended up getting 101 rejections and 39 acceptances

A lot can happen in a year, you know? And if you’re anything like these folks, you’ve read over 365 books, you’ve become fluent in English by watching American t.v. shows, and you’ve gotten over a hundred rejections.
GUESTS: 
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<li><a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/author/kelseyweekman" data-cms-ai="0">Kelsey Weekman</a>: Culture reporter for Buzzfeed who read 390 books in a year</li>
<li><a href="https://mathiasbarra.medium.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Mathias Barra</a>: French writer who became fluent in English in a year by watching 3 hours of American and British television every day</li>
<li><a href="https://www.emilywintercomedy.com/home" data-cms-ai="0">Emily Winter</a>: Comedy writer who strived to get 100 rejections in one year. She ended up getting 101 rejections and 39 acceptances</li>
</ul>

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.

Find out more at ctpublic.org/audacious

Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people – asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives.
Find out more at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/about">ctpublic.org/audacious</a>

All in a year: 3 guests, 3 goals, 365 days

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Most of the time, the stunts you see in television and movies go perfectly. But when something goes wrong, the athletes who have spent their lives perfecting their craft can get permanently injured.

David Holmes was Daniel Radcliffe's main stunt double in the Harry Potter movies. In 2009, an accident on-set paralyzed him.

Jonathan Goodwin was a regular stunt performer on t.v. shows, but in 2021, he became paralyzed after being crushed between two cars while in a straight jacket.

Hear how these two stunt performers have adapted to the new challenges they face since their lives changed completely.

GUESTS: 
Jonathan Goodwin: Retired stunt performer, screenwriter, keynote speaker, hypnotherapist, and ambassador for the Spinal Injuries Association in the UK. In 2021, he was paralyzed while rehearsing a stunt for America's Got Talent: Extreme
David Holmes: Retired stunt performer, best known for being Daniel Radcliffe’s main stunt double in all eight Harry Potter movies. In 2009, he was paralyzed while filming a stunt test for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The 2023 MAX documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived captures David’s life before and after the incident and his bond with Daniel Radcliffe 

Most of the time, the stunts you see in television and movies go perfectly. But when something goes wrong, the athletes who have spent their lives perfecting their craft can get permanently injured.
David Holmes was Daniel Radcliffe's main stunt double in the Harry Potter movies. In 2009, an accident on-set paralyzed him.
Jonathan Goodwin was a regular stunt performer on t.v. shows, but in 2021, he became paralyzed after being crushed between two cars while in a straight jacket.
Hear how these two stunt performers have adapted to the new challenges they face since their lives changed completely.
GUESTS: 
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<li><a href="https://thedaredevil.com/" data-cms-ai="0">Jonathan Goodwin:</a> Retired stunt performer, screenwriter, keynote speaker, hypnotherapist, and ambassador for the <a href="https://spinal.co.uk/meet-our-ambassadors/" data-cms-ai="0">Spinal Injuries Association</a> in the UK. In 2021, he was paralyzed while rehearsing a stunt for America's Got Talent: Extreme</li>
<li>David Holmes: Retired stunt performer, best known for being Daniel Radcliffe’s main stunt double in all eight Harry Potter movies. In 2009, he was paralyzed while filming a stunt test for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The 2023 MAX documentary <a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/david-holmes-the-boy-who-lived" data-cms-ai="0">David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived</a> captures David’s life before and after the incident and his bond with Daniel Radcliffe </li>
</ul>

Stunt performers David Holmes and Jonathan Goodwin on life after paralysis

On July 12, 2022, Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn") became the first and only Black person to dive to the lowest known point on the Earth's seabed, "Challenger Deep".

Hear about her journey down into the Mariana Trench, why she went, and what she found at the bottom that shocked her.

You also may enjoy these episodes:

Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records

Extreme allergies and rare conditions can teach us a lot about human tolerance

What's in that note? Stories about messages in bottles

GUEST: 
Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn"): Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and a professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University. On July 12, 2022, she became the first and only Black person to dive to "Challenger Deep", which is the deepest known point on the Earth's seabed

On July 12, 2022, Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn") became the first and only Black person to dive to the lowest known point on the Earth's seabed, "Challenger Deep".
Hear about her journey down into the Mariana Trench, why she went, and what she found at the bottom that shocked her.
You also may enjoy these episodes:
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2023-07-31/below-the-surface-the-stories-behind-underwater-world-records" data-cms-ai="0">Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records</a>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2021-11-05/extreme-allergies-and-rare-conditions-can-teach-us-a-lot-about-human-tolerance" data-cms-ai="0">Extreme allergies and rare conditions can teach us a lot about human tolerance</a>
<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2022-10-28/whats-in-that-note-stories-about-messages-in-bottles" data-cms-ai="0">What's in that note? Stories about messages in bottles</a>
GUEST: 
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<li><a href="https://dusk.geo.orst.edu/" data-cms-ai="0">Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn")</a>: Chief Scientist of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) and a professor of Geography and Oceanography at Oregon State University. On July 12, 2022, she became the first and only Black person to dive to "Challenger Deep", which is the deepest known point on the Earth's seabed</li>
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What it's like at the bottom of the world with Dr. “Deepsea Dawn” Wright

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation.

A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer.

Suggested companion episode:
'I Will Always Love You': Jada Star’s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Parton

GUESTS: 
Molly Swindall: has been a Taylor Swift superfan, concertgoer, and merch collector since 2006
Maverick Flood: a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world (and she recognizes him!)

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation.
A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer.
Suggested companion episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/audacious-with-chion-wolf/2024-01-03/i-will-always-love-you-jada-stars-musical-bond-with-her-aunt-dolly-parton" data-cms-ai="0">'I Will Always Love You': Jada Star’s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Parton</a></li>
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GUESTS: 
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<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@1989vinyl" data-cms-ai="0">Molly Swindall</a>: has been a Taylor Swift superfan, concertgoer, and merch collector since 2006</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maverick4king/" data-cms-ai="0">Maverick Flood</a>: a Beyoncé superfan based in New York who has been to 50 of her concerts around the world (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qyxhSOOca/?img_index=4" data-cms-ai="0">and she recognizes him!</a>)</li>
</ul>

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