The Freak Cast
Welcome to the FreakCast — the podcast that shines a light on everyday people who’ve faced extraordinary challenges and come out stronger. From battles with cancer and chronic illness to personal loss, failure, and adversity, our guests open up about the fights that shaped them. Their stories are raw, real, and filled with hope — reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we’re not alone. Whether you're in the fight of your life or supporting someone who is, this podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and empower you to keep pushing forward.
Tune in. Be moved. Join the movement.
Fight Like a Freak.
Episodes
18 episodes
Global Mission, Unshakable Faith: Battling Cancer Along the Way" — the incredible story of Jerry Kidd.
Jerry Kidd is a hero of mine—and the very definition of a Freak. He’s traveled the world many times over and lived a life full of adventures that truly feel like something out of a movie. His story is one of love, faithfulness, strength, courag...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:32:24
Relaunching the FREAK CAST!
Time to get busy fulfiling our purpose. Ryan's Family & Friends...I'd love to tell you about Ryan. His wife, family, and friends were a huge motivational factor that moved me to get the Freak Cast Back up and Running! <...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:49
20 + year Stem Cell Transplant Veteran, Police Officer, Mom, & My Stem Cell Mentor Tennille!!
Tennille had struggled from the time she was born off and on with unexplained illness, and no one could figure out what was going on. She was ultimately diagnosed with a rare condition called Aplastic Anemia in March 1998 at the age of 21 years...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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2:32:02
The Day I Met Ryan in the Infusion Room! Another Gratitude Filled Freak, that's battling Colorectal Cancer!
When you battle cancer of any kind, you will most likely end up in the infusion room of some Cancer Treatment Center quite a bit. I was in for my 23rd treatment in January of 2024, and I met my new friend Ryan! But, how we met is what is intere...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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2:00:23
Stage 4 Colon Cancer Motivated Kelly Gaudreau to Share His Faith, Hope, & Bags of Love!
I hope you will tune into Episode 14 of The Freak Cast! We are excited to have our 14th guest, & new friend, Kelly Gaudreau. Kelly was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer in September of 2021. He has had right at 40 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:10:13
"I didn't pray for God to heal me, I prayed for God to give me a positive attitude." Laurren Smith
This episode of The Freak Cast features our special guest Brian Smith. Brian and Patty Smith are incredible people, that share their late daughter Laureen’s powerful story every chance they get. Their daughter Laurren was diagnosed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:41:33
Jessica's Battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Not only changing her life, but others along the way too!
Jessica Clark Winchester is our special guest on this episode of The Freak Cast! Jessica was diagnosed with Type 1
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:41:40
"When the breaking is done, we will be able to see the reason for which we were created." Tracey
Episode 11 is a Freak Cast that you don't want to miss. My special guest tonight is Tracey Murtha. Tracey & her family def have a story to tell & are a huge inspiration to my life. They will be to you too. Over the course of...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:41:34
Leaving everything behind while facing challenges & obstacles that require a faith with no safety net.
Episode 10 of The Freak Cast! Our Special Guest tonight is Mark Tedder. Mark & his wife Carrie are very special to my wife & I. They have literally traveled the world as Missionaries for over 30 Years and have more stories than we will ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:49:50
Battling Cancer Since 2013!! Tracey Is Inspiring and an Example Of Faith & Persistence!
The 9th Episode of The Freak Cast! Everyday people just like you, that have faced and walked through tough things and have come out on the other side. Our special guest for this episode is Tracey Johnson. Tracey inspires me & so...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:36:44
A Normal Man, and Family, That Lost a Child & Faced Hell On Earth!
New Episode of The Freak Cast! Our special guest on this episode will be Coach David Spurgeon! He says this about himself and his family, “A normal man, and family, that lost a child and has faced hell on earth.”He and his wife Kathryn’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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2:10:29
Anna, Craig, & Their Daughter's Journey with FTD (frontotemporal degeneration)
Our Guest on The Freak Cast for Episode #6 is Anna Nicole Kuykendall. Anna's late husband Craig was diagnosed with FTD (frontotemporal degeneration). This is an aggressive, incurable, and awful disease that destroys the brain cell by cell. (Go ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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2:00:27
Clay Drake The Smiling Multiple Myeloma Warrior!
Join in as we talk with Clay Drake! Clay is also a Multiple Myeloma Warrior. He was diagnosed in 2015 & is an incredible example of faith, strength, & encouragement.He Loves his family, Loves people, serves his community, works h...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:17:09
Harper's Journey With Childhood Cancer! Every Story Matters!!
Join in as I chat with Harper's Dad, Chad Stephenson, as he shares about their family's journey and battle with a very rare form of cancer. Chad and Jai's daughter Harper was diagnose with a form of cancer that effects less that .1% of the popu...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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2:03:35
Albert Bennett's Battle with #Oligodendronglioma Grade 3 Brain Cancer!!
Our guest on Episode 4 of the Freak Cast is Albert Bennett. Albert was diagnosed with Grade 3
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:36:37
Freak Cast! Stem Cell Transplant Birthday, Amazing Nurses, and Revisiting The Past With Purpose!
Join in as I reflect on my one year Stem Cell Transplant Anniversary\Birthday, talk about my amazing nurses, how to revisit our past with purpose, and looking forward to 2024. After being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, Steven had...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:09
Sydney Versus Stage 4
Sydney Shelton was diagnosed with a cancerous mass in her colon in 2020, right during the height of Covid. Months were spent navigating appointments, lockdowns, and figuring out a diet that didn’t set off pain, and trying to push past the pain ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:46:36
FreakCast Episode #1 - Lacy's Journey To The Cure!
Lacy Starnes theme is "Not Today!" She adapted that theme from Game of Thrones. "What do we say to death? Not Today!" Why is this her theme? In the fall of 2022, she went to the doctor with abdominal pain. 5 doctors, 1 sonogram, 2 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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