The Existential Podcast
The Existential Podcast
Spencer Haddenham-Gibler
We’ve all had the time to think about our place in the universe lately, haven’t we? Follow along with journalism student Spencer Haddenham-Gibler as he sits down to explore cultural questions and existential phenomena that impact us all. Featuring up-and-coming musicians, athletes, community voices, and more, Spencer touches on all topics from mental health, the effect of dating apps, unique musical processes, and the thrill of sneaker collecting. Existential aims to widen your third eye – giving you something new to think about every week and providing unbiased insight from every walk of life.
Episode 9 – John Peterson
Jack of all trades John Peterson joins the podcast to unload his thoughts about hype beast culture, how travel formed his identity, and if humans can date without the internet. For more on John, go to exipod.com.
Jan 11, 2021
1 hr 27 min
Episode 8 – Nick Nishi
Former Likelihood employee and Queen Anne native Nick Nishi gives his thoughts on mental health, discovering his tastes in style, and shares hilarious stories of playing JUCO baseball. For more on Nick, go to exipod.com.
Jan 4, 2021
1 hr 28 min
Episode 7 – Gio Mangione
University of Washington student Giovanna Mangione discusses the important differences of feminism and womanism, healthy relationships, and much more. For more on Gio, go to exipod.com.
Dec 21, 2020
1 hr 24 min
Episode 6 – Walter Wang
Spencer and Walter sit down to discuss Walter's favorite runway moments, finding his sense of self in his style, and thee flaws of the fashion industry. For more on Walter, go to exipod.com.
Dec 7, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Episode 5 – Owen Leupold
Law student Owen Leupold sits down to discuss cosmic purpose, making sense of the world we're in, and the flaws in our judicial system. For more on Owen, go to exipod.com.
Nov 30, 2020
59 min
Episode 4 – Steve Kelley
Former Seattle Times General Sports Columnist Steve Kelley joins the show to discuss life in retirement, the impact of COVID-19 on sports, and living through the events that took place in the Last Dance. For more on Steve, go to exipod.com.
Nov 23, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Episode 3 – Matondo
Daniel Nzanga, better known as his stage name Matondo, discusses his promising DJ and music career, building relationships with Seattle musicians, and how to be an ally during a year of civil unrest. For more on Nzanga, go to exipod.com.
Nov 16, 2020
1 hr 20 min
Episode 2 – Tillman Giebel
Magnolia native Tillman Giebel shares his first-hand account of the downtown Seattle protest following the killing of George Floyd. Later, we discuss the value of educating today's youth about non-sugar-coated social issues, as well as Giebel's extensive tattoo collection. For more on Giebel, visit exipod.com.
Nov 9, 2020
30 sec
Episode 1 - Nathan Nzanga
Musician, rapper, singer, and storyteller Nathan Nzanga explains what makes his music unique, the gold mine of artists in Shoreline, WA, and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Stick around to hear an unreleased song from Nathan’s upcoming album, and check out his profile piece at exipod.com.
Oct 28, 2020
1 hr 3 min