05: War Zones

Tying the ideas and events from the previous episodes together, hear the full story of Uncle Chris’ life.  Ian sits down with his Mom to talk about her little brother and the fate of their Panamanian family, making a fitting tribute to the one and only Uncle Chris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear heart-breaking and heartwarming stories from people who have experienced and escaped some of the worst situations imaginable as Ian interviews two friends that grew up in war zones.   Stories about a young murderers life on the run, a boy’s survival of the Bosnian War, and the brutal reality for teenagers on Chicago’s South Side show that so much of what shapes us is out of our control.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After interviewing a friend that has done multiple cross-country bike trips, Ian shares the story of his bike trip.  Recounting the motivation, training, excitement, and reality of a life on the road, Ian shares what actually happened when he set out for an adventure of his own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian interviews the people that inspired him to go on the cross-country bike trip that lead him to his crazy night with Uncle Chris.  Hear firsthand accounts from Hitchhikers, train hoppers and folks floating down the Mississippi on boats made out of garbage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with his Mom, Ian dives into his and Uncle Chris’ shared family history.  It’s a lineage that’s tied to the founding families of Panama and the Spanish monarchy.  There are stories about duels, ruthless dictators, jungle tribes, island prisons, and of course, true love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian tells the story of the craziest night of his life, a night at Uncle Chris’ trailer.  Meet Uncle Chris and his two roommates:  a man who just got out of prison and a retired stripper.  This story has plenty of booze, guns and sex, as well as a tutorial on how to kill someone with your bare hands. Check out Uncle Chris's Guide of Death here:https://imgbox.com/bmLgCcThSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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