Evan returns from his unintentional hiatus to interview another fellow Facebook friend. This time it’s Jessica Petraccione and we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bon Jovi. Evan and Jessica discuss favorite Jovi memories and then go rapid fire through every Bon Jovi album. What were their favorite tracks on each album? Which tracks were underappreciated? All that and more with a great awkward Jovi-based conversation! 😎 Get Bon Jovi’s remastered first album on Amazon with previously unreleased demos and live tracks! https://amzn.to/3uhJpzM =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. $5 off w/ promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Tiktok: @awkwardwithevan Full Archive: awkwardwithevan.com Podcast Subscribe links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-awkward-with-evan-wecksell/id1144364159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ex15pd8Pangr97xsDgsDF?si=cd3ecb71157e44e8 Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Full Episodes (select videos) The Awkward Archives (old clips) #sociallyawkward #Podcast #Comedy #Comedian #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePlay #iTunes #Facebook #Friends #trending #trendingreels #subscribe #rate #share  #tiktok #instagram #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcastshow #podcastlove #podcastcommunity #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podcastjunkie #podcastlistening FYI: Any Amazon links are affiliate links that support the podcast.

Dr. Shannon Kroner has been working with special needs families since 2001. She is also the Executive Director of Freedom Of Religion - United Solutions (FOR-US), building an interfaith coalition of religious leaders who have united to protect the religious freedom of vaccine choice, helping thousands of Americans obtain religious vaccine exemptions for work and school. Most recently she is the author of the children's book I'm Unvaccinated and That's OK! published by Skyhorse Publishing and ICAN Press. In this interview hear her origin story, how Covid galvanized the vaccine choice movement and how celebrities have been blown away by her efforts. This conversation will be more candid than awkward. In honor of Shannon's appearance, order her new children's book on Amazon or order autographed copies at drshannonkroner.com. Note: Due to the open discourse of the interview, a full video can be found on Socially Awkward's Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/c-1042581. =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. $5 off w/ promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Tiktok: @awkwardwithevan Full Archive: awkwardwithevan.com Podcast Subscribe links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-awkward-with-evan-wecksell/id1144364159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ex15pd8Pangr97xsDgsDF?si=cd3ecb71157e44e8 Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Full Episodes (select videos) The Awkward Archives (old clips) #sociallyawkward #Podcast #Comedy #Comedian #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePlay #iTunes #Facebook #Friends #trending #trendingreels #subscribe #rate #share  #tiktok #instagram #vaccines #covid #vaccine #coronavirus #health #agenda #vaccination #wakeup #science #pandemic #trump #healthcare #truth #medicine #bigpharma #autism #vaxxed #virus #cdc #freedom #immunization #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastersofinstagram #podcastshow #podcastlove #podcastcommunity #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podcastjunkie #podcastlistening

Sarah Nicole Nadler is a money coach for entrepreneurs as a licensed financial advisor, author and philanthropist. So as Socially Awkward's first entrepreneur-based Facebook friend, Evan gets Sarah to break down how to approach money. Where does she put her extra money? How do millionaires still end up short on cash? Later, Sarah talks about her fantasy writing as well as how to write an effective instructional, non-fiction book. So it's active income, passive income, lots of income and literary advice on the episode with lots of awkward. In honor of Sarah's appearance, order her book Space Patrol on Amazon.  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. $5 off w/ promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Tiktok: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Podcast Subscribe links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-awkward-with-evan-wecksell/id1144364159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ex15pd8Pangr97xsDgsDF?si=cd3ecb71157e44e8 Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Full Episodes (select videos) The Awkward Archives (old clips) #sociallyawkward #Podcast #Comedy #Comedian #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePlay #iTunes #Facebook #Friends #trending #trendingreels #subscribe #rate #share #itunes #spotify  #entrepreneur #business #motivation #success #entrepreneurship #love #inspiration #mindset #smallbusiness #goals #entrepreneurlife #lifestyle #marketing #money #motivationalquotes #life #businessowner #bhfyp #quotes #instagood #startup #instagram #believe #positivevibes #motivational #selflove #inspire #hustle #happiness #inspirationalquotes

Nicola Cheung met Evan initially when he performed at Landmark College in Vermont back in 2012. Since then Nicola went back to China through the pandemic, but recently returned to the United States living in Connecticut. What made her come back? How is she getting around without knowing how to drive? Then later, Evan delves deep into Nicola's unique ability to communicate with spirits as well as predict the future. When did she realize she had these powers? How has it affected her emotionally? Hear amazing anecdotes as we go all-in on the paranormal! With a side of awkward. In honor of Nicola's appearance, order a Grogu from The Mandalorian on Amazon.  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. $5 off w/ promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Tiktok: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Podcast Subscribe links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-awkward-with-evan-wecksell/id1144364159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ex15pd8Pangr97xsDgsDF?si=cd3ecb71157e44e8 Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan #sociallyawkward #Podcast #Comedy #Comedian #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #GooglePlay #iTunes #Facebook #Friends #trending #trendingreels #subscribe #rate #share #itunes #spotify #mandalorian #paranormal #grogu #esp #apparitions #ghosts #yoda #starwars

It's been roughly a month since Wheel of Fortune's WWE Week and Evan is talking to the champion contestant Grant Salzano. Grant won over $50,000 in cash and WWE-themed prizes over two shows in addition to the grand prize of tickets to Wrestlemania, Smackdown, the Hall of Fame and a Front-Row VIP experience for Monday Night Raw. Evan and Grant relive the key moments in his Wheel journey and how everything fell into place. Plus, he talks about being paired with Natalya Neidhart and how he designed a premium, customized title belt from the experience. All that and some pilot talk as Grant is making the most of his new license to fly. And as always, this episode has a license to be awkward. Check out Grant Salzano on Twitter at twitter.com/salzano14. In honor of Grant's run on Wheel of Fortune, order a WWE Title belt on Amazon.  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. $5 off w/ promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Tiktok: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Podcast Subscribe links: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/socially-awkward-with-evan-wecksell/id1144364159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ex15pd8Pangr97xsDgsDF?si=cd3ecb71157e44e8 Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan

It's Wheel of Fortune's WWE Week and Evan has Wheel contestants on to recap and preview their appearances. Tracina Jones from Tampa partnered with Drew McIntyre. What did they talk about? How has her week been since going viral due to her incorrect ball-centric guess. Tracina is joining by Ben Clark who is about to partner with Big E. How did they manage to hit it off so well? And what event will Tracina and Ben even up attending next year? All that plus Tracina and Ben offer their full Wrestlemania predictions, and how Evan ended up as an alternate for WWE week. #playingwithballs Check out Ben Clark's art at instagram.com/benclarkdoodles. In honor of Tracina's viral moment on Wheel of Fortune, order a variety of balls off Amazon (pump included).  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. Free Shipping with the promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan

Palmer Davis dances hard, kicks high and can pull off a one-woman show. She also recently defeated breast cancer and was sharing her journey over social media. Hear how she emerged victorious and what she creatively has in store for the world. For more on Palmer, learn about The Palmer Dance Experience at palmerdance.com. In honor of Palmer's appearance, get the DVD Suburban Commando on Amazon! =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. Free Shipping with the promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan

In their first ever conversation, Evan interviews Matt Duron, someone he hoped would get him a gig at his college (Thiel) back in 2007. Unfortunately, 15 years later, Evan has still not played Thiel but he is still friends with Matt. Hear about Matt's writing exploits, potential books in the works and his reaction to the pilot of the new Quantum Leap. For more on Matt, follow him on Tiktok, IG, and Twitter under Way2ManyVoices. In honor of Matt's appearance, get some Duran Duran on Amazon! =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's Socially Awkward apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. Free Shipping with the promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan

Chris Daniel is running for Harris County District Clerk in Texas. Actually, re-running. Hear what his first stint was like, what a district clerk actually does and how people have been telling him how much they miss his district clerk-ness. And did you know more people have voted for Chris than for the governor of Utah? It's more midterm magic with a touch of awkward, plus a shoutout to Reckless Tortuga. For more info on Chris Daniel, go to chrisdaniel.org. In honor of Chris's appearance, order a copy of TNA Wrestling's The Best of Christopher Daniels DVD on Amazon!  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's new Funny Forever Tees apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. Free Shipping with the promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan

Kristina Irwin is running for State Senator in California's District 24, a premiere zone that includes such communities at Santa Monica, Malibu, West Hollywood and many others. After setting an LA County record with over 6,200 write-in votes in the primary, this a mother of three, immigrant, small business owner and child advocate is out to upset incumbent Ben Allen in the general election. Can she do it? What's her strategy? And what are the most important issues facing Californians in 2022? Kristina, a constitutional conservative, breaks it down... before revealing what show she can't wait to return. Snuck in a little awkward! Check out her campaign events at: kristinairwin.com/events/ In honor of Kristina's appearance, order a copy of this random book Kristina, The Girl King: Sweden 1638 on Amazon!  =========== Need some 'Awkward Wear'? Check out the Evan's new Funny Forever Tees apparel including some Socially Awkward selections. Free Shipping with the promo code: AWKWARD. Facebook: @awkwardwithevan Twitter: @awkwardwithevan Instagram: @awkwardwithevan Website: awkwardwithevan.com Support the podcast for as little as $1/month: patreon.com/funnyevan