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Welcome to the Probably Speaking podcast, where co-hosts (and siblings) John and Paula Vergara embark on an exciting new journey as they redefine their focus for Season 3. While the first two seasons exclusively covered family history, Season 3 takes listeners on a fresh direction as John and Paula explore the concept of "bucket lists", with stories of personal growth, adventure, and self-discovery. In each monthly episode, they will bring you captivating interviews with special guests, who ...
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April Pullins: Chasing Her Dreams, One Mile at a Time
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In Episode 3 of Season 3, John and Paula chat with April Pullins, a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and a marathon runner. April shares her powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the evolution of her bucket list. At the age of 43, April laced up her running shoes not merely for physical fitness, but as a lifeline out of a dark mental space. …
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In Episode 2 of Season 3, we chatted with James (Gembeaux) Massenburg, a man whose extraordinary talents lead him down an unconventional path of punk rocker, to retro clothing store owner in Memphis, TN. His move to New York City proved to be a career win, as he transitioned to becoming a costumer and stylist for some of the best photographers, act…
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Renee Deljon: Suspended Dreams and Second Chances
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In Episode 1 of Season 3, Renee Deljon shares how self esteem has impacted her bucket list. Despite years of setting her own dreams aside to support those of her spouse, Renee is entering a powerful new chapter in her life that includes achieving some dreams of her own. From early childhood daydreams of becoming a fashion designer to, that's right,…
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Stay Tuned For Season 3 - Coming Up in September!
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Hi Everyone! This is your 2 1/2 minute sneak peak into what we have in store for Season 3: It's all about "Bucket Lists" (including some anti-bucket lists -- things that our guests would NEVER do again). You won't want to miss it! Enjoy the summer (don't get sunburn), and we'll catch up with you in September!…
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John and Paula Talk Bucket Lists and Vomit Buckets
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Join us for the 17th (and FINAL) episode of Season 2 of the Probably Speaking podcast, where John and Paula explore their own bucket lists, as well as some things they NEVER want to do. From traveling to far-off destinations, to conquering new personal challenges (John needs more sleep!), they delve into the current wish list of experiences that th…
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Micah McFarlane: Reveling in Reggae and His Roots
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In episode 16, Micah McFarlane (no. 7 in a family of 12), talks about growing up in Minnesota, and how he got his unconventional start in the music industry as a tour manager with his siblings. At the age of 21, and without any experience, he put together a multi-band music concert, featuring his family’s band, Ipso Facto, in order to give them a p…
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In episode 15, Will Korman shares his adoption story, and the search for his birth mother 50 years after she gave him up. For Will, it all started on one Friday afternoon, driving on the highway, when he made the decision to go get his mother's birth certificate. Once he had her name, Facebook proved to be the bridge between the past and the presen…
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Christina Igaraividez: Love, Laughs, and Loss
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In episode 14, Christina Igaraividez recounts the story of her biological father, who left the family when Christina was just an infant. She grew up in a multi-generational household, not knowing anything about her father. It wasn't until later in life that she wanted to learn more about her last name, and maybe, something about the man who she nev…
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The Christmas Pickle and Other Holiday Stories
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In episode 13, the Probably Speaking podcast welcomes back previous guests onto the show to share some of their most memorable holiday stories! You'll be listening to stories from Mike Dolan, Alex Baker, Kevin Rock, and Joan Barton, as well as a new guest, Christina Igaraividez, who you will be hearing more from in Season 2 (episode 14) in January!…
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Alex Baker: History Lessons From My Grandmother
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In episode 12, health care executive Alex Baker thoughtfully delves into the history of his paternal grandmother's life. Eleanor Baker was a fascinating woman, who traveled the world in search of knowledge and experiences, at a time when women were expected to "know their place" (early 1900s). Her life stories and diaries of her travels would event…
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Vergara Family Tree: Lessons from an Ancestor We Never Knew
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Find out how John and Paula Vergara discovered their Italian/Canadian ancestry, not through the traditional way, but from a Google search. Learn how their 3rd great grandfather, Antonio DeBassio, born in Italy in the late 1700s, went on to fight in Napoleon's army during the Napoleonic war, and survived the disastrous and deadly March on Moscow in …
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In Episode 10, musician-turned-contractor Joan Barton (and fellow Bostonian) tells us some fascinating stories about her uniquely liberal upbringing, and how her free spirit can be traced back to multiple generations, including her grandmother--the first woman to wear pants at the Ritz! She also talks about how she discovered her true Jewish herita…
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In episode 9, actor, comedian, and entrepreneur Mike Dolan recounts the stories of his childhood growing up in a military family, as a third generation "army brat", moving every 2-3 years, while his Dad was in Colonel in the army. As the oldest of three siblings, he grew up on military bases in such places as Saudi Arabia, Panama, Alaska, and Japan…
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Marisa Polvino: A Family Story of Lost Letters and Lost Love
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In episode 8, Marisa Polvino, an LA-based film producer, entrepreneur, and mother of two, shares a fascinating, multi-generational story about her Italian grandmother who was married off at the age of 18, after her true love went off into the military, and didn’t respond to her letters. This twisted tale of lost love and sibling betrayal turned her…
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In this episode, John and Paula tell the story of their father's journey to America to practice medicine in 1954. Pepe's plan to move to Venezuela after medical school was scrapped after a fateful night of drinking with friends lead him to a residency in New York City. After a few long years in medical school in Valencia Spain, which included maggo…
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Spain's Risky Roads and Naked Paddle Boating in Ibiza
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In this episode, Paula recounts the story of her first trip to Spain at age 15. Needless to say, the trip to Ibiza was cursed...witnessing a horrific car accident at 5am, and going on an eye-opening paddle boat ride next to a few naked guys were not exactly on her sight-seeing list. On the plus side, this trip gave her a new level of respect for he…
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In the fifth episode of the Probably Speaking podcast, co-host John Vergara recounts two harrowing stories of survival while studying abroad in Madrid, Spain during his junior year of college (circa 1981). He dodged a potential kidnapping in Alicante after getting separated from friends and luggage on a train, and narrowly avoided being shot and/or…
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Kevin Rock: Family, Fame, and Faulty Landing Gear
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In the fourth episode of Probably Speaking, Actor Kevin Rock tells a fascinating story about how (and when) he met his two half-sisters, Melanie and Bonnie, who had no idea they had a brother. After a chance meeting at a movie premiere, Kevin set out to put the puzzle pieces of his family together, with little help from his estranged, biological fa…
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Growing up. It never really happens the way that you think it’s going to. It can often feel unpredictable, scary, and full of uncertainty. Yet somehow, it can end up being more meaningful as a result. In today’s episode, we welcome classically trained actor Anil Kumar, who shares some very raw stories about his early struggles with being Indian-Ame…
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In the 2nd episode of Probably Speaking, sibling duo John and Paula Vergara reminisce about Christmas past, including “Noche Buena”, and give listeners a taste of Spanish-style Christmas Eve foods. They also talk about their favorite childhood Christmas gifts that kept on giving, the uncommon Christmas tree topper, and Paula’s risky move at 3am on …
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In this episode of Probably Speaking, John explains the true meaning behind the podcast title. Paula digs deep, asking John about his favorite Christmas memory (there is a dead body involved), and then John tells the famous (or infamous?) story of the Spanish FIG. Hint: It's not about a piece of fruit.…
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Probably Speaking is a brand-new podcast that gives listeners an inside take on those wonderful, spontaneous stories that only family can inspire. Join the sibling duo of John and Paula Vergara, as they take a deep dive into stories and people that interest them, in an inclusive, informative, and humorous conversation, featuring special guests chim…
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