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OPES: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories

Hello! My name is Tristan and welcome to my podcast! Throughout my life, I have met amazing people, and heard amazing stories. So much that I decided to do this podcast so that YOU get to meet these wonderful people. Ordinary People, Extraordinary stories (or OPES), is going to be my monthly podcast where I will introduce a guest and share a bit about their story. From this we will go into other discussions relating to that story. We"re talking differences between mice and men, to talented artists

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01:42:41

OPES: This Is My Ride and I Am Proud Going To...

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2024/06/24

Gather round and prepare yee self for a tale of wizards and warlocks, as we begin another epic episode of OPES! Today's episode is all about my friend Ryan Guzman. I got a chance to meet Ryan at an open mike for poetry and short stories. He had ended up closing the night with a very special short story that he will be live reading at the end of the episode! If you like good solid writing and nerd conversations, this is the episode for you!https://www.patreon.com/opespodcast

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03:07:39

OPES: All That It is; Is Distance, Time, and Blue Or:...

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2024/06/10

Ahoy there mateys! On today's episode of OPES, we go throughout the seven seas with my good friend, Dr. Captain Brian. You see Brian was the doctor to diagnosis and boot my broken ankle back in September. In just a short time, found out he was a ship captain/crew member of the HMS bounty, and even taught the crew of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 &3 how to operate the vessel. We get into all kinds of stories and life lessons, don't miss this one!

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01:52:15

OPES: From Afghanistan With Love Or: PTSD Today, Gone...

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2024/05/27

Good morning and thanks for checking out another episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories. What with today being memorial day, I felt it appropriate to have our next episode be released today. Meet Jared Laskey, veteran/author/pastor the man does it all. But what is truly remarkable about his story is his journey of healing. You see Jared was over in Iraq/Afghanistan where he saw some heavy combat, and came back much worse for wear. However it was with the Holy Spirit, my man here was not

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02:16:25

OPES: The Idiots In The Temporary Chairs Or: An...

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2024/05/06

K R O P S, KROPS the only radio station that's fighting for your right to party!! Now here's your host, Sleezy T!! Well hello guys, thanks for coming to another episode of OPES! Today I get to have my friend Mr. Bob Lement, one of the host/creators of Static Radio, one of the longest running radio shows to date! With over 25+ years experience, we get to talk all about how he started, but we also got to just really enjoy the episode. We riff for some time but we get to talk about nerd stuff,

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02:10:39

OPES' Novella: We Broke Up At the Vacant Taco Bell...

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2024/04/20

Got another novella for you guys. Today we get into a variety of topics ranging from P-Diddy, creating art, coldbrew coffee, and that sticky green stuff everyone's talking about (money!!). We get a little silly with this one, so if you don't want your humor blue, may want to wait for the next one.support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/opespodcast

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02:22:44

OPES: Vibrations Of The Big Picture Or: Terry Bozzio...

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2024/04/18

(Starts performing the sickest drum solo you've ever seen!) THANK YOU PORTLAND, GOODNIGHT! .... And welcome to another rocktastic episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories. I am your jukebox hero, and today we are talking to a real good friend of mine, Clementine Moss. Besides being an amazing drummer for the all female Led Zeppelin cover band, Zepparella (seriously check them out), but Clem writes her own music but is also an established author with her book, "From Bonham To Buddha

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01:46:45

OPES: He Has RIZZen Or: From The Pulpit To The...

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2024/03/31

Did you know in the navy, you can sail the seven seas? Did you know in the navy you can put your mind at ease? Well to all those Village People out there, WELCOME to another patriotic and spiritual episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories. Today's episode we get a very special man on here, Mr. Bill Wickham. I have know this man for 18+ years and had the pleasure of having him officiate my wife and I's wedding. We talk a lot about spirituality, on this easter weekend, but we also

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01:40:11

OPES: God Save The Scene Or: The Hard And Scary...

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2024/03/08

Everyone put your hands together for another exciting episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories! For today we got master emcee, Alfie Noakes, creator of the We Are Funny Project, a program designed to not only teach stand-up comedy but also enhance your stand-up too. Alfie has been a long time veteran of the London comedy scene, hosting over 10,000 gigs and even having a hand in writing and directing for such channels as MTV and Channel 4! In today's episode we talk all about the nuts

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01:39:30

OPES: Making Groceries Or: I Got A Bomb A** Sugar Scrub

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2024/02/18

Its time to spa down in today's episode, as we talk to local portland vendor Lanisha "Nish" Brown, owner of Queen's Kitchen. Nish sells various body butters and scrubs. Inspired to make a "spa in a jar", we talk about her journey into making her small business, but also get some insight on her back story. From growing up in Belize, to Iraq war veteran, to the accident that started her entrepreneurship. If you are interested in checking out her products, please click her

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01:20:13

OPES: You Have To Walk Or: Dancing Helps Your Brain

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2024/02/02

Good evening everyone, and welcome to another episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories. I'm going to be your dance instructor as we get into the life of my good friend Linda Plunkett. See Linda is a special person: author, dancer, therapist. But it wasn't until a tennis-ball-sized tumor, caused her to have to relearn EVERYTHING. Not to spoil you, but she is back and better than ever! Doing dance competitions, and public speaking events, to tell her incredible story. I'll make

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01:23:35

OPES: Santa Claus Likes Jimmy Buffet Or: An Evening...

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2023/12/23

HO HO How is everyone doing this holiday season? It's me the host with the Christmas most, Tristan, welcoming another fabulous episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories! Though today's episode is a bit different, because I am not speaking to a person but the living embodiment of Christmas himself, Santa Claus! That's right the REAL Santa Claus, came on my show and we got to talk about all things holly and jolly. Christmas is not yet here, and if you want to partake in this season

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01:13:44

OPES: That's Why They Call It, God's Love Or: Getting...

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2023/12/19

Let's get some comfortable music, and get the lights down low, for another episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary stories. I'm Tristan and today, we truly get intimate, talking about... well intimacy! My good friend, author Karl Beckstrand, wrote the book on it, literally! His most recent work "God Adores You! Beyond Either/Or Thinking to Your Most Fulfilling LGBTQIA Life", he gets into how the media and modern thinking have really high jacked the idea of intimacy, and what it

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01:50:05

OPES: Zane In The House Or: From Darkness To Light

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2023/12/01

Seasons greetings everyone! Publishing this a little after Thanksgiving, but that does not make me any less thankful for you guys tuning in to today's episode. Today we are greeted by a good friend of mine, Mr. Zane Landin, a very accomplished young man with a desire for mental health. Not only did he get to go to the White House for MTV’s first ever Mental Health Youth Action Forum, but he also has been on news networks, numerous times speaking on behalf of the importance of mental health. And

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01:49:16

OPES' Novella: Scream Kings Or: Don't Watch A...

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2023/10/28

Hello my ghouls and ghosts (man I love saying that)! To another blood curdling, spine chilling episode of an OPES novella. This is where I go off script, and just kinda do my thing. Don't let that dissuade you from checking this out, today we are talking about scary movies and all the stuff involved. My good friend Matthew has watched over 18 horror movies, in this month alone!and today we rank them and tell you what to see and what to skip on this all hallows eve.If you want to support the

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01:44:23

OPES: RESPECT, Find Out What It Means To You Or:...

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2023/10/20

What you want? Well baby, we got it. Or should I say my guest Dr. Julie Pham, has it. She is the author of the book and course, 7 Forms of Respect: A Guide to Transforming your Communication and Relationships at Work. We talk about the current job market, and how employers can retain and keep their employees. But we also get personal, and talk about Dr. Julie's journey of creating this course, and her Vietnamese background. All I'm asking, is for you to rate and share this episode with all

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02:06:41

OPES: Other Worldly People, Extraterrestrial Stories...

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2023/10/11

Greetings Earthlings! Today we go beyond the stars, as we deal with our first, non-human guest! His name is Hermes, and he describes himself as a traveler among the universe. He will not tell me specifics, only that he has infiltrated a country's military, and that there may be more like him among us. Alien take-overs aside, we have nice conversations about the meaning of life, and really get into some deep conversations. If you like this episode and want to see more of him,, he co-hosts a show

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03:13:07

OPES: Speaking Naked in a Snowstorm Or: Cardboard...

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2023/09/15

Welcome back guys to another exciting episode of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories! Today we're heading up to Canada to speak with my good friend Tyler Foley. Tyler is an actor/author who helps teach people the power in telling their story. His book, "How to Speak Naked" is a New York times best seller, and our episode today only gets better! We get into his acting journey, the hollywood strike, his brush with death, and fart stories. This episodes got it all

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01:52:01

OPES: This Episode Was Made Entirely From A.I.... Or...

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2023/09/05

DEATH TO ALL HUMANS!!!!!!!! I mean, hi, welcome to another episode of OPES. I'm Tristan's artificial intelligence, that writes these descriptions. Today we get to talk with Associate Director Richard Rosser, and his journey with A.I. and what it means for Hollywood. This was one of Tristan's favorite episodes to do, not only from a subject stand point but Richard was such a fun/intelligent guest. Whether you are thinking about writing or want to better communicate, listen to today's

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02:36:34

OPES: Own Your Flaws Or: Big English In Little China

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2023/08/14

Schools in session!! Everyone take a seat and practice your mandarin, because we get to talk to my good friend Mr. Tony Rambles. He is the host of The Living Numbers Podcast, rookie teacher of the year 2019 (and he just started in 2018), and even taught English in China!! Sit with us as we talk about faith, uprooting and heading overseas, and just how he's equipping the next generation in education. https://open.spotify.com/show/4JnTA3ymAbVrANgi5kBNlN

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01:45:35

OPES: Embracing The Life You Never Planned Or: The...

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2023/07/31

We got an episode I particularly enjoying recording today. Today's episode is all about my friend Andrew Davie. Now Andrew is the kinda guy that the more you get to know him, the cooler he gets. Once a documentary film maker, Andrew has moved between author, teacher, podcast host, and all around cool dude. However, what really makes his story impressive, is just how close to death Andrew came when a brain aneurysm struck him at an airport. Find out just how much it changed his life and more on

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