The Day That Changed Everything, T1D Insecurities, & Quitting 'Seacoast Stories?' Jennifer Wilder Interviews Troy Farkas!
DEC 1, 202588 MIN
The Day That Changed Everything, T1D Insecurities, & Quitting 'Seacoast Stories?' Jennifer Wilder Interviews Troy Farkas!
DEC 1, 202588 MIN
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DQO8gLDAHiM/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Seacoast Stories LIVE!</a> is happening THIS Friday, December 5 at 3S Artspace! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/troy_farkas/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Host Troy Farkas</a> will speak to Dagan Migirditch from Liars Bench Beer Co. & The Funk'tional Nutritionist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nVdBqs7h2NCBYDLzNWhsc?si=58176e9cacf1425c" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Erin Holt</a>. Plus, live music from past guest Laura Fox! To see the Seacoast's No. 1 podcast in person, you can secure your tickets <a href="https://www.3sarts.org/events/475349656597" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p><p>In 85 episodes over the last 18 months, Troy Farkas has sat across from a litany of Seacoast standouts, from C&J Bus Lines President Jim Jalbert, to Vida Cantina's David Vargas, to The Funk'tional Nutritionist Erin Holt, and many other notables in between.</p><p>In these conversations, guests open up in ways they never have, often telling Troy things they've never said out loud before.</p><p>Well, now it's time Troy gets a taste of his own medicine.</p><p>Today, the owner of<a href="https://www.laneyandlu.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> LANEY & LU</a> and <a href="https://www.gingerfoxbakery.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ginger Fox Bakery</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferwilder/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jennifer Wilder</a>, takes it upon herself to ask Troy the questions she's dying to hear answers to.</p><p>From the West End of Portsmouth, Jennifer and Troy talk about the very first conversation they had, which paved the way for the eventual launch of "Seacoast Stories" in June 2024. They also get real about the difficulties of making money in the podcast business, Troy's insecurities with Type 1 diabetes, the day that changed his life 13 years ago, and much, much more.</p><p>Plus, Jennifer and Troy team up for a special "Ask Me Anything" segment, where the two answer questions submitted by the listeners on social media!</p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><ul><li>SS Live on Friday! (00:00)</li><li>Reflecting on Jen's two episodes (02:45)</li><li>Jen interviews Troy! (12:45)</li><li>The evolution of Jen and Troy's relationship (18:00)</li><li>The struggles of the podcast business (25:05)</li><li>SPONSOR: Studio H (34:00)</li><li>Troy's approach to interviewing (35:20)</li><li>Have you ever wanted to quit SS? (47:22)</li><li>Troy's Type 1 Diabetes struggles (55:12)</li><li>SPONSOR: Little Tree Education (01:04:10)</li><li>Listener questions! (01:05:35)</li></ul><p>EVENTS:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DP7RlHlAYpK/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Seacoast Stories Dinner Club!</a> It's happening in Portsmouth at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, just prior to the next live podcast. <a href="https://seacoaststories.dnnr.io/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Take the personality quiz here </a>to get matched up with five Seacoast strangers for dinner. Bookings close Wednesday!</li></ul><p>SPONSORS:</p><ul><li><a href="https://little-tree-education.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Little Tree Education</a>: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when <a href="https://little-tree-education.com/apply-nh-schools" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">applying your child</a> for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!</li><li><a href="https://studiowellness.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Studio H Salon</a>: Get 50% ($100) off your consultation regarding preventative hair loss! Visit <a href="https://studiowellness.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">their website</a> and type "STORIES" into the contact box to activate the deal.</li></ul><p>BREAKING NEWS! We finally have a newsletter! For updates about new episodes, events, a BTS window into the show, and ways YOU can directly support the podcast, you can subscribe on <a href="https://seacoaststories.substack.com/?utm_source=homepage_recommendations&utm_campaign=2009704" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">seacoaststories.substack.com.</a></p>