Elissa Bjeletich on having kids, writing books, and losing an infant
On being a podcaster
On treatment for daughter’s cleft palate
On being an author and speaker
On converting to Orthodox Christianity
“There is a lot to be said by just showing up.” - Jamey
On infant death
“Why would this happen? Why would God give you a gift like that and take it away?” - Elissa
“That was the worst period of my life, obviously. It was so dark and so hard.” - Elissa
Life as a frame tale
“These things can destroy us or they can make us stronger. And that’s not always entirely up to us, but for whatever part of it that is up to us, we have to choose that and actively take that path of growing stronger.” - Jamey
“Why not me?” - Elissa
Find her on: elissabjeletich.com
Royal Ruckus: @royalruckus @royalruckusofficial royalruckus.com
On the Unexpected Joy EP: http://song.link/unexpectedjoy
Adam Buxton Skit
"Gangsta Gangsta" (Clean) by NWA
Ep. 29: Tim Trudeau of Syntax Creative
Ep. 28: The Weezer Episode: Mike and Jamey discuss the long career of Weezer, how their music influenced their lives, with a special exploration to the Teal album of covers
Ep. 27: Peter Daily chats with Chunjay about making music and touring the world, being a minister's kid, and dealing with depression in the midst of loss
Ep. 26: Doug and Angie Bennett sit down with Chunjay to talk about helping others during the holidays, ministry in Mexico, and share 10 tips for battling the blues
Ep. 25: LIVE Stream of the new #RoyaltyCheckEP featuring Chunjay, Flatline, DJ Sean P, Keelia Paulsen and more...
Ep. 24: DJ Sean P chats with Flatline and Chunjay about supporting the family, building a business, and the big issues of life
Ep. 23: Renata Zarro and Chunjay discuss teaching, spoken word poetry, and “home” as a dirty word
Ep. 22: Doug Bennett and Chunjay discuss human trafficking, getting clean and sober, and the many uses of avocado (with Chunjay's mom, Kathy)
Ep. 21: Mara Henderson and Chunjay discuss Health, Faith, Nerdiness, and Father Hunger
Ep. 20: David Bunker Chats with Chunjay about Sexual Abuse, Recovery Groups, Postmodernism, Whiskey and Wine
Ep. 19: Flatline and Chunjay return to discuss two decades in the music business, approaches to music production, drinking coffee, and facing difficulties in life.
Ep. 18: Christmas Hip-Hop Special: Chunjay impersonates a DJ and plays some great holiday tunes.
Ep. 17: Knowdaverbs Chats with Chunjay: A conversation on hip-hop, belief in God, and perfecting your art.
Ep. 16: Tacos and Whiskey with Photographer Jeb Wilson: A conversation about hip-hop conspiracy theories, running your own business, drinking whiskey, and misadventures in modern dating.
Ep. 15: Coffee with KJ: Chunjay and rapper KJ-52 discuss Christian music labels, Cuban coffee, and bouncing back after tough times.
Ep. 14: Friendship, Nashville Labels, and Growing Up: A History of Royal Ruckus from 1998-2003 with Flatline
Ep. 13: Coffee Nerding, Classic Hip-Hop, Songwriting, and Producing Beats: A Conversation with Flatline
Ep. 12: Porn, Guinness, and Authentic Friendship: A Conversation with Author and Speaker Nate Larkin (and Tra Jones)
Ep. 11: Gay Liberation, Writing, Death Threats, and Recovering Faith - A Conversation with Author Thom Nickels
Ep. 10: Tacos, Adult Graffiti Artists, and Changing Careers - A Conversation with Graffiti Artist Peas of DCV
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