Sarah Symons tells us the story of how she went from writing songs for soap operas to saving children from slavery. Along the way, she’ll share useful tips that can help you recover from your own traumas and challenges. And you’ll learn surprising facts and hear fascinating stories. If you’d like to support Sarah Symons in her work to save children from sex slavery, go to herfuturecoalition.org.

Chad shares the disastrous story of what happens when you let a socially inept homeschooled kid out of his cage. Then he dives into his third unbelievable interview with Rick Archer. Rick takes us behind the scenes of the wealthy elite. Along the way, you’ll learn about an assassin turned school teacher. You’ll meet the most powerful mafia boss in Texas. And you’ll discover how to go from loser to lucky in 24 hours. To learn more about Rick Archer, visit ssqq.com.

Chad shares one of his worst pickup lines. Then he interviews Rick Archer a second time, continuing the saga of Rick’s adventures. Rick shares how he became a school leper, why he came within a hair’s breath of killing a boy, and how a massive pile of strawberries saved him from becoming a sociopathic criminal. To learn more about rick, visit ssqq.com.

Chad shares a story involving a bizarre wedding ritual. Then he interviews the most interesting man you’ve never heard of… Rick Archer. Rick went from being an awkward, one-eyed loser who lived in poverty to the founder of the most popular dance studio in the country. And he did it through a series of lucky breaks and risky ventures straight out of the movies. In the first of a series of interviews with Rick, we dive into the start of his life. We’ll learn how he and his father both lost the same eye. How he saved his mother from death… twice. How a ride in a limousine while he was unconscious made him the loneliest kid in school. And how a chance encounter with a golfer taught him the secret to success with girls. To learn more about Rick Archer, visit ssqq.com. Or… listen to the next episode of Intriguing Interviews!

Chad shares why he had to comfort a naked man and explains how to show a beautiful woman a truly dull time. Then he interviews Jaap Hollander, the renegade who says most therapists are doing it all wrong. Jaap explains why in therapy, pessimism is more helpful than optimism. He shares tales from the mental hospital and the police station that show the power of insanity. And he illustrates his rough and tumble therapy techniques live… much to the embarrassment of Chad! To learn more about Jaap Hollander, visit www.iepdoc.nl

How many disasters can befall a vacation before it implodes? Chad answers that question with the story of his ill-fated trip to Costa Rica. Then, he interviews Leslie Howle, Costa Rica’s legendary “sloth whisperer.” Leslie tells us how she went from being a child in Washington DC to a woman in Costa Rica taking in hundreds of injured and orphaned exotic animals. It’s a fascinating story about a woman who wants to save a parrot from being sacrificed for a wedding… about a mental institution that wants to hold a team-building course… and about a baby sloth who just wants a shirt that smells right. To learn more about Leslie Howle and her work, visit ToucanRescueRanch.org. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating or review on iTunes to support the podcast.

Chad shares the story of how he used state-of-the-art technology to hack an important person’s identity. Then he interviews FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli… who happens to be an expert on cybercrime! John gives us a sneak peek into the secret world of the FBI. He also gives us a glimpse into how technology is changing crime and the new, more dangerous threats that lurk in the shadows. How do you try to find a child who’s been missing for nine years? Can you get your money back after you discover a million dollars is missing? How do FBI agents use their status to get special perks? You’ll learn about that and more in this episode of Intriguing Interviews. To learn more about John Iannarelli, visit FBIJohn.com. If you enjoy this episode of Intriguing Interviews, please leave a rating or review on iTunes to support the podcast.

Chad tells you how his hitchhiking adventures inspired this podcast. Then he interviews professional storyteller and Internationally bestselling author Matthew Dicks. Matt shares what it was like to die a second time, how he lost his pet raccoon, why his delusions became a bestselling book, and other fascinating stories. Plus, Matt reveals secrets of powerful storytelling. He teaches you how to find stories from your life that will captivate a crowd. He shares how to tell those stories in a memorable, meaningful way. And… he argues that your most humiliating stories can win you love and romance! To learn more about Matthew Dicks, visit MatthewDicks.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating or review on iTunes to support the podcast.