EXPLICIT CONTENT (FAMILIA DON'T LISTEN)

Kelsey (@kels) sits down for an unfiltered conversation about living with herpes, how it shaped her dating life, the messy moments, the bad dates, the gaps in sex education, and the real ways people cope, heal, and move forward.

This episode was recorded about two years ago, so here’s where Kelsey is now:

• She’s in a healthy, supportive relationship
• HSV is a tiny, almost irrelevant part of her life
• She earned her PhD (yas, queen)

When my cousin Elijah, who is autistic, ran away after days of building frustration, my family launched a frantic two‑day search across the city. In this episode, my family and I break down what pushed him to the point of wanting to be homeless, how he unexpectedly went viral on social media and hit the news, angels we encountered along the way, and the moment our family finally found him. It’s a raw, emotional story about fear, family, and the power of community.

On this episode, Captain David ( @captaindavid ) dives into what it’s really like working behind the bar, his wildest customer stories, the chaos that comes with the job, and the drinks he swears by.

Note: This conversation was recorded about two years ago, so here is some updated info on what David’s been up to since then.

• He currently works at Tropic Thunder in downtown Phoenix
• Is the Director for Captain’s Cabin
• Is gearing up to open his own bar, @daggerroomphx. Until doors officially open, he’s running pop‑up bar experiences, you can book them now at daggerroomphx.com.
• When he’s not behind the bar, David’s with his dog Leia, exploring nature, traveling, and connecting with new people and cultures. The man lives for good drinks, good stories, and good company.