JOHNNY: I remember messaging Sue before our first episode telling her that I was nervous. Talking about doing a podcast is one thing. Sitting down and actually doing it is another. However after leaving our luxurious studio(lol) I felt great. I learned some new things about my partner that I never knew. The conversation flowed so easily and it was just like we were talking at any one of our friend gatherings except this time we had microphones in front of us. What you heard was authentic. The laughs were authentic. The shock at hearing Sue was going to be an actor was authentic. Authenticity is what I strive for in my life and it’s what I hope comes across on our podcast. Authentic conversation between two friends who have strong opinions. Like Sue, my hope is that we continue conversations from the podcast on our various social media platforms with our listeners. I thank everyone for listening and joining us on this journey. The best is yet to come!
SUE: Who would have thought it would be possible to have a Last Word on the premiere, let’s get to know one another, introductory episode? We didn’t even get fired up yet! But here I am, a consummate OVER thinker, thinking about what I could have or should have said during basically ANY conversation I have ever had in my life. One of the reasons why I wanted to incorporate a blog is for this reason; when walking away and reflecting, what could I or should I have said, or what would I say now?
I don’t want to speak for my partner, but I know that I jumped in to our first recording session with a huge excitement. And I think we had a great chat. We SAID the first episode was for our listeners to get to know US, but we also learned some things about each other. I think that will happen a lot on this podcast. And if it does, then we are doing it RIGHT because that means we aren’t just talking, we are LISTENING.
The world needs a lot more of that, man.
So, in closing, this is what I reflected on after recording Episode One: In each episode you will hear one of us talking about where you can find us on social and I really hope you do. I have started out many messages to Johnny saying “you may need to reel me back in” because I have ideas and plans and things I want to see come out of all this, and one of those things is COMMUNITY. I would love Strongly Worded listeners want to participate with us by interacting with us on IG, or do whatever the young kids do with us on TikTok and SnapChat. I envision a Facebook group for deeper discussion on topics we have covered, or where our listeners may even suggest topics for us to consider or respond to. And, I envision a merch shop. Strongly Worded Coffee Mugs for EVERYONE! JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Thanks for listening.
Two Friends. Two Mics. 