Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends

Lying to Yourself with Julian McCullough

This week, Eli is joined by Julian McCullough (comedian, host of the Your Two Dads Podcast) for an incredible conversation about lying to yourself. Julian talks about events in his life he thought he had dealt with but didn't. They talk about the power of denial, healing, and extending yourself the same compassion and forgiveness given to others. Follow Julian on Twitter (@JulezMac) and Instagram (@JulianMcCullough) and listen to Your Two Dads on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com

The One That Got Away with Zach Noe Towers

This week, Eli is joined by comedian, friend, and fellow AMC A-List subscriber Zach Noe Towers (Dating No Filter on E!). Zach tells Eli all about his first romance after coming out, being ghosted by him, and hearing from him for the first time in two years they day before he came to record this episode! Zach and Eli also learn they moved to LA on the same exact day and talk about how early romance and living in Los Angeles informed their dating lives.  Follow Zach on all the socials: @ZachNoeTowers Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com

Sludge with Caitlin Durante

This week, Eli is joined by comedian Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to talk about a stomach ache that landed her in the hospital and eventually learning about sludge in her gallbladder. They talk about the extremely broken healthcare system, from ERs to insurance to specialist referrals, and how it's delaying the surgery she needs. Caitlin eventually developed the story into a limited podcast series, Sludge: An American Healthcare Story (@SludgePodcast). Follow Caitlin on all the socials: @caitlindurante  Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com

Gambling Addiction with Christine Medrano

This week, comedian Christine Medrano joins Eli to talk about gambling and specifically, her dad's gambling addiction. Christine talks about how it affected her and her family growing up as well as how it changed her perception of money. Such a fascinating conversation that includes stocks, cryptocurrency, and so much more!  Follow Christine on Twitter & Instagram: @chrissymeds Follow Eli on Twitter & Instagram: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com

Growing Up in a Nudist Colony with Georgea Brooks

This week, Eli is joined comedian George Brooks (host of the podcast Bad Pod Riri)! Georgea talks with Eli about growing up in a liberal family that went to a nudist colony for summer vacations. They discuss how it affected Georgea's relationship with her mother, how she processed all of it later in therapy, and so much more! It's an incredible conversation! Follow Georgea on Twitter & Instagram: @GeorgeaBrooks Follow Eli on Twitter & Instagram: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com