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Sparks of Madness

Sparks of Madness

By: The Trident Network
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 "You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams This storytelling podcast aims to expose the moments that create change in our personal journeys, pulling from experiences and memories that forever altered how we think, feel and live. Maria Konopken and Julie Schmerbeck provide a safe space for guests to tell their stories in their own authentic voice, discussing those little sparks in our lives that make us unique, while bridging together the human experience full of hardships, triumphs and many laughs. Sparks of Madness Theme - composed & performed by John LoveTrident Network LLC Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Story of Joel and Yolanda Konopken

    The Story of Joel and Yolanda Konopken
    Aug 30 2022

    In our season finale, we sit down and talk to two very special people, Maria's parents. Get a snack and buckle up. This story is full of joy, wisdom and lots of splashing around because as you know, all the greatest love stories begin at the pool at the YMCA...
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The Bright Side with Julie's Mom

    The Bright Side with Julie's Mom
    Aug 16 2022
    On this special episode, my mom, Sara Schmerbeck, joins us with some personal tales filled with ups, downs and some unexpected turns. How do you react when you learn your mother was almost arrested at 12? Got kicked out of girl scouts? Loves "Freak on a Leash" by Korn? The only way we know how - we laugh. TW: Death of a parent, mental health - some strong themes in this one.
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    57 mins
  • "I gave myself one month to learn drag" with Derry Queen

    "I gave myself one month to learn drag" with Derry Queen
    Aug 2 2022
    Comedy can open many doors and for this guest, one of those doors was drag. Derry retells his discovery of drag, after giving himself one month to learn the craft that he is now known for across the greater Chicago area and the popular social media platform, TikTok. You can follow Derry on all the socials @derryqueenhaha
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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