Introducing the one and only Patrick Gnerlich! WARNING: This episode was previously recorded and discusses mental health fairly in depth so listening discretion is advised. We get really deep into how men in America today need to be able to be self aware and assist themselves in getting mental health assistance where needed. Whether that lies in getting diagnosed, going to therapy, checking yourself in for drug use or suicide, it's always worth getting help wherever you may find it. Even if that assistance is found in friendships and relationships that are close by. We discuss how in those rel ..read more

This episode we dive deep in with our good friend and colleague Adam Gharib. Chicago born and Belvidere raised in Illinois, Adam is from Palestinian background and has done Camera, DP, and video work for the likes of Sugar Shane Mosley, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly & Florida Georgia Line, and has even had meetings with the one and only Kanye (he doesn't like to brag, so we'll do it for him) With a great love story he tells how his parents came to America and instilled great work ethic into him. Inspired by music videos by Michael Jackson and Dre, Adam has done countless Music Videos but also has a g ..read more

This episode we get deep into it with fellow colleague of Jonathan Schaub at Adler University in Rachel Blau. We go through her story of coming up in Lake Zurich Illinois with a big family and how she got into studying mental health. From having a marriage that ended due to 3 major deaths in both families within 14 months of each other, to finally realizing she may need some mental help and her path to discovering it. We go over things such as how to acquire good therapy, what therapy means to different people, how mental health has been stigmatized in our society, how it's being used in corre ..read more

This Episode we introduce a great friend to the show in Anthony Jaramillo. We discuss his coming up in The San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, from being bullied for being a small kid, finding a love in playing hockey, to being blamed for his block's mischief as a child due to the color of his skin once they moved out to Lancaster, CA (still in LA County). How he's handled running his own business as a graphic designer, to how he's handled being a step dad to the children he married into and explaining his views to them whilst gaining trust from them. We think you'll enjoy the ride that ..read more

This episode is all about the story of Asime Ibraimi. From migrating from her birthplace in the country of Macedonia to Ripon, Wisconsin, to dealing with being Albanian and Muslim within a mostly White and Christian town of Lodi Wisconsin where her parents settled and she went through public schooling. There's a lot of great stories in this episode that gave us a new perspective, and we hope it does for you as well. Have a great time, and share amongst friends! Thanks for listening ..read more

This episode we are very happy to introduce Melody! We discuss with her the culture shock of growing up in Madison, and then being in an interracial marriage and moving to Lodi Wisconsin to raise her own children. Discussions of the intricacies that come with her moving to a small town only a half hour away from one of the most diverse cities in Wisconsin ensue. Get ready for some though provoking conversations and stories. Finished out with the usual "hated stereotypes", and "message to the people" fast hitting questions. This episode give you a feeling of focus and a relaxing energy ..read more

This episode we enjoy the company of our good friend and amazing artist in JR Weise. We cut up everything from where he came up in Deforest Wisconsin, to how he made it out to Los Angeles. Coming up a mixed race person in today's society, how he had to deal with multiple displays of racism. The burden of racism in this country as well as being a person who is part of the LGBTQ community. CRT, bringing communities together, history of America, and much much more discussed. This episode will give you tranquility with a bit of a body tingle. Homegrown Podcast coming at ya ..read more

Homegrown Podcast has a great guest this episode in David Reiling! Expert Photographer, game designer, and friend. As usual we get into David's upbringing and how that's molded him into the man he is today. How success tastes just as sweet at 45 as it would have at 25. Realizing friends can help find your identity and his story of coming up in Rockford Illinois. Also standing up for what you believe in after you do find that identity and the importance of having your voice heard in order to change society for the better. It gets deep in this one, so be sure to bring your waiters. This episode ..read more

We dive in with our good friend and great person all around in Craig "Sincere Life" Smith. Everything from his top 5 and the state of Hip Hop today, to how he came up in Hip Hop as an artist and has taken a pivotal turn into comedy. Where that inspiration came from to go that route and start a podcast on top of it. Mixed in with a good amount of fun banter and great story about our previous guest in Corey Whitmore and Tech Nine that you have to get your ears on. This episode will make you giggle til your eyes start watering. Homegrown Podcast - Get some ..read more

Amazing conversation and great insight from our guest Faith Hatch. We discuss everything from growing up mostly in Lodi Wisconsin, to her newfound research on her ancestors history in America, and representation in predominantly white towns for people of color, and much much more. Including but not limited to her other projects and getting back into music. A great quote to come out of this one - "You don't have to be where you came from" This episode will surf across your brain waves while giving a feeling of comfort. Homegrown Podcast - Coming at ya ..read more