Our 100th EPISODE features my very good friend Giorgio Fareira returning! Giorgio was The Wrestling Diaries' very first guest and he comes back to tell about his time in Colorado getting married, and also injuring himself. He goes into the origin of meeting and falling for his wife as well his angsty and troubled youth that led him into punk style music and more. Past pain and dark days, with present day bliss and hopes for the future defines this show. Giorgio loves Sonic, but he loves being a wonderful person even more! Show some love. "Seedlings of life sometimes come out of the fertiliser of what was left behind." ~Gillian Duce Check out Giorgio's music here! :https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZZrLzuGuu8etS7iYehKcr?si=a4v-_OIbSGWAy_vjst41jQ&utm_source=copy-link https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-interstate-life/502508213 Check out his first episode on the show https://youtu.be/Ea4JaJGQqJo Check out his wife Taylor's episode https://youtu.be/Im6AN6JB2qA Check out his viral video here https://youtu.be/_RzBpTSNLG8

David Cunningham is a Birmingham Alabama native who enjoys the local bars as well as the music scene. We discuss Airbnb, day trading, and local landscaping, all professions David has to make a living. Hear about alcoholism, mental health issues (schizophrenia), and searching for companionship in life. What does David's perfect future look like? Find out here! “Never say you are alone, for you are not alone, your God and your genius are within.” ― Epictetus

Ande Fanning is a production designer, art director, and stylist for entertainment projects such as movies, TV shows, commercials, and any production needing a general creative professional. The hours Ande puts in are both in being an artist and running her own business, she's overall into story telling, and we dive into the origins of her profession and how she ended up telling stories for a living. We also cover more personal and intimate details revolving around her life. Magazines, movies sets, growing up, and loving yourself and your family are some of the ingredients in this episode. Tune in! “The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think upon.” - Brandon Sanderson Check out Ande's business here: https://theglimmertrain.com/ https://instagram.com/theglimmertrain?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/ande.fanning

Dentay (ihate_d_t) Daniels is a local rap artist, and entrepreneur hailing from Jackson, Mississippi. We discuss music, his accounting job, creating art, and making money. Dentay also shares some very personal and intimate details about his life full of tragedy and happiness. Please tune in for this awesome conversation! "If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality." ~ Dr. Roopleen Check out his content here: https://linktr.ee/IHateDT https://instagram.com/ihate_dt_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

From the outskirts of Manchester England we have Mister Michael Ankers! Michael is an 18 year old performing arts student who has wonderful aspirations to be an actor. Hear him speak about growing up and his love for theater art and singing. Michael also has Asperger's a form of autism that he speaks on the challenges of, as well as some other issues plaguing his life. Hear his story here! “My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.” — Emery Lord check out his YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/c/MichaelAnkersMusicOfficial

Natalie Henderson is an exquisite artist here in Birmingham, she graduated from The University of Montevallo with a bachelor's in fine art. Natalie speaks about her roots and love for drawing as well as some of her education and where she's hoping to go with it in her life. We showcase her artwork, and discuss: personalities, romance, food, perfectionism, and health. Please dive right in and hear the thoughts of a fine artist on this episode of The Wrestling Diaries! "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." ― Aristotle Follow Natalie and her work here: https://instagram.com/ipsimama_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/natalie.henderson.92775838

One of my closest childhood friends joins us! Matt (behind the camera's brother) Robert Roy! Hear Robert speak about his move from Michigan to Alabama and the dynamics in play, as well as his legal/court troubles that had him potentially face prison time. We speak on the past, the future and his joy in being a father. Hear about his journey here! “ Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” – Marc Brown first episode here: https://anchor.fm/thewrestlingdiaries/episodes/The-Wrestling-Diaries-40-with-Robert-Roy-eq2m7q

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..Jason Allen is one of my oldest closest friends, someone I absolutely consider my family. On this episode we take a trip down memory lane, meeting in church, skateboarding, our backyard wrestling club, recording skits, being absolutely crazy, and really just growing up together. Hear Jason speak about his love for underground music and his close relationship with Jesus and the faith he has and keeps. Jason, most of my life, has been one of the people I've looked up to and looked forward to for experiencing the best parts of living. My love and appreciation has no end. Brother, one love. ✊🫂 "Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself." ~ C.S. Lewis follow: https://thewhosoevers.com/ https://instagram.com/thewhosoevers?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007486759393 https://instagram.com/jasoncallen0811?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Aaron Stewart aka PF Gatsby joins us today. We talk about music, growing up, school experiences, and just some off the wall topics. We do dive in deep about happiness and direction in life and Gatsby shares some of his music wigsh too. Silly, all over the place, and intentional is the mechanics of this episode of The Wrestling Diaries! Tune in! “Be yourself, don’t take anything from anyone, and never let them take you alive.” – Gerard Way Check out his band here: https://instagram.com/milleniumgrey?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and him here: https://instagram.com/pfgastby?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Alexis Goodwin is many things: a young woman making a living, a mother, a daughter, a fan of anime, a cosplayer, a pop culture enthusiast, and an abuse survivor. This episode starts out very lighthearted and playful and ends up being heavy-hearted and tearful. From cosplaying for joy to attempting suicide from dread. One of the most riveting episodes I've done. If you're a woman with a host of struggles or just someone who suffers in general, this is for you.Alexis Goodwin is many things: a young woman making a living, a mother, a daughter, a fan of anime, a cosplayer, a pop culture enthusiast, and an abuse survivor. This episode starts out very lighthearted and playful and ends up being heavy-hearted and tearful. From cosplaying for joy to attempting suicide from dread. One of the most riveting episodes I've done. If you're a woman with a host of struggles or just someone who suffers in general, this is for you. "Don't judge yourself by what others did to you." - C. Kennedy

Mr. Ham Bagby on today's episode! Ham is a growing musical act here in Birmingham who performs satirical country music, which is not only funny but riddled with real world messages. He's a father, a friend, and a handyman all rolled into one musical notation. Hear us wax on about musical artists and all their wonder as well as other budding topics. Listen to Ham speak on some deep detail about the saddest days and happiest moments he's lived through. A classic fun loving and humorous conversation to sink your teeth into! "There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt." - Erma Bombeck Follow Ham's adventures here: https://hambagby.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063621608103

JJ Butler is professional dancer who has a multitude of skills in different forms of dance; who's lived in New York for many years in regards to his business endeavors as well. We discuss how he met his wife through his career and then him becoming a newly father and the feelings behind both. Hear the struggles for wanting connection as well as the battle to be enough. Retreats, travel, dance, Spider-Man, parenting, wrestling(wink wink), and legacy are some of the great topics on this episode of, The Wrestling Diaries! "The moment is everything. Don’t think about tomorrow; don’t think about yesterday: think about exactly what you’re doing right now and live it and dance it and breath it and be it.” ~ Wendy Whelan Check out his work here and book a coaching session: • https://www.linaobyjjbutler.com/prolab •https://instagram.com/linaobyjjbutler?utm_medium=copy_link •https://instagram.com/prolab_hq?utm_medium=copy_link •https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AB2FCdcBMetBZ6odrexrK?si=lb8gFLA8S2eoEwJ69ZSA7Q&utm_source=copy-link •https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGkJ21YyLg7ruqfAVF55MEDKnGRvUOHyL •https://instagram.com/jjbutler18?utm_medium=copy_link

Anna Hope a local independent music artist joins us on this episode. We discuss her love and origin of being a musical artist as well as being a single mother of four and juggling her creative aspirations as well as giving her children a good education through schooling them herself. Hear about some of the trials and tribulations of Anna's life and how she's trying to overcome adversity with artful adventure. Please show some love and enjoy some her music! "Just because I am a single mother doesn’t mean I cannot be a success." - Yvonne Kaloki Follow Anna here! : https://instagram.com/annahopesings?utm_medium=copy_link https://youtu.be/D-PR1Hypuvc https://www.facebook.com/annahduffey

Matthew Thomas, which ironically is the name of two of my closest childhood friends, is joining us on this episode! Matthew is a very intriguing and inspiring man with a hell of a story! He's a budding actor from Newport, California who overcame a horrible accident that left him in a coma unable to walk, talk, or live a normal life.. to taking jogs, playing golf, water biking, making movies and just being a big ball of silly and happy energy! This is one these classic miracle stories that you can't miss! "I am more than my scars." ~ Andrew Davidson (Follow Matt's mission: https://www.positive-matters.org/ https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCCRh-XIq7N8fbBpuY0JGrYw?feature=emb_ch_name_ex

Mandi is a very sweet and very positive young woman from the west coast part of Canada. She has a strong personal belief and subscribes to the law of attraction thinking. Hear her story about being an entrepreneur and her journey in changing and improving her health, and how she lost over 200lbs in the process! Stay tuned til the end for a very very personal story that's not only dark but enlightening. Check out this episode of The Wrestling Diaries! "Imagination is everything, it is the preview of life ’s coming attractions." - Albert Einstein follow Mandi here: https://instagram.com/fat2funky?utm_medium=copy_link

Brandon Snipes is a man of many trades; a musician, a school teacher, a martial artist, an entrepreneur, a counselor, and just a good friend. He is the host of The Level Up men's retreat, a program about personal development and success. We discuss his Korean heritage and family history as well as his aspirations for the future. Diligence, discipline, determination, and diving into the psyche of a person who is just trying to make a difference, that is the definition of B. Snipes! Tune in! "If you are not progressing along the true way, a slight twist in the mind can become a major twist. This must be pondered well." ~Miyamoto Musashi /Sign up for his men's retreat here and listen to the end of this show for discount code: levelupthislife@gmail.com check out his businesses https://instagram.com/fourbirdsrecording?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/bsnipesmusic?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/shopdadvintage?utm_medium=copy_link

The Crystal Rose Goddess gracing our presence on this episode! Khara Cole is a very electric personality who is pretty honest about the person she is on her quest of being better and helping others. We discuss her candle making business as well as her interest and practice of reiki and energy healing. Hear her speak about how a large number of her family has been struck by lightning and other wild tales. A wacky and wild conversation with some intimate depth for all you "wrestling fans" Tune in! check out Khara's exploits here: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_rosegoddess/

Ballroom ballroom ballroom dancing!! Lorie Flanagan my old ballroom dancing instructor sits down to talk to me about the power of the dance! We discuss the business, depth, art, and philosophy behind ballroom and what it means to Lorie. Hear about how Lorie opened her own dance studio and what it took to get there. Dance, makeup, individualism, independence, juggling responsibility, and just being a mom, are the topics to sink your ears into on this episode of The Wrestling Diaries! “To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful… This is power, it is glory on earth and it is yours for the taking” ~ Agnes De Mille To start taking up ballroom dancing go to Www.twistballroomstudio.com and for great makeup tutorials and makeovers go to https://instagram.com/barebeauty3897?utm_medium=copy_link