Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends podcast

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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…

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The One That Got Away with Zach Noe Towers 1:00:53

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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…

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Sludge with Caitlin Durante 1:07:55

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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…

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Gambling Addiction with Christine Medrano 1:08:19

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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…

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Growing Up in a Nudist Colony with Georgea Brooks 59:48

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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…

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Expulsion with Peter Moses 1:04:05

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Peter Moses (Air Buds Podcast) joins Eli on Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends to talk about getting expelled from high school. The twist? He got expelled his senior year and had to start over with less than six months until graduation. Peter also talks about the details of the expulsion, growing up around wealthy kids, and how getting expelled changed his college trajectory in the best way possible! Follow Peter on all the socials: @Dangermoses Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Growth, Religion, and More with Blair Socci 1:07:12

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This week, comedian Blair Socci joins Eli to talk about so many things! Originally, Eli had asked Blair to come on to talk about religion and becoming religious in college, but they also end up talking about Al-Anon and the growth that came from it for Blair. It's an incredible conversation!! Follow Blair on all the socials: @Blairsocci Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or anything you'd like to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Origin Story with Eli Olsberg (Interviewed by Ethnically Ambiguous) 1:22:28

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This week is a very special episode! I got to tell my origin story - the one that inspired me to start this podcast - on Ethnically Ambiguous with Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends alums Shereen Younes & Anna Hossnieh. I loved the interview so much and rather than having someone interview me on this show, EA is letting me share this episode with you! We talk about the journey of finding out about my dad's life long 25+ years after he passes away, cosmic coincidences in the story, and how I feel about it all now! Listen to Ethnically Ambiguous here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethnically-ambiguous/id1260618706 Follow EA, Shereen, and Anna on Instagram: @ethincallyambig, @sheerohero, @annahossnieh and on Twitter:@ethincallyamb, @sheerohero666, and @annahossnieh Follow Eli on all the socials: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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A Religious Upbringing with Jay Light 1:05:25

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This week, comedian Jay Light (host of the podcast Blockbusting) joins Eli to talk about his religious upbringing in rural Texas. The pair talk about Jay moving to different churches and sects growing up, Christian Rock concerts, his indifference of religion as he got older, and looking back to how he feels about it all now. Follow Jay on Twitter & Instagram: @DietJay Follow Eli on Twitter & Instagram: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Hashimoto's Disease with Dani Fernandez 1:14:05

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On this week's episode of Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends, Eli is joined by Dani Fernandez. Dani is a writer, on camera host, actor, and co-hosts her own podcast Nerdificent. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease, an autoimmune disorder. Dani explains what Hashimoto's is and how it affects her, along with how she manages her health with a hectic work schedule, and how important is it being your own advocate when it comes to getting the medical care you really need. It's an incredible episode and Dani also provides some helpful info and book recommendations regarding autoimmune disorders! Follow Dani on Twitter and Instagram: @msdanifernandez Follow Eli on Twitter and Instagram: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Returning Home with Alyssa Limperis 1:09:07

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Alyssa Limperis is a comedian that got her start in New York, but she had to return home to help take care of her father after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. She joins Eli on this week's episode to talk about her year back home, how she made videos with friends while she was there, and moving back to New York to continue pursuing comedy after her father passed away. They also talk about the comfort of routines, including their go-to orders at restaurants, and their thoughts on attending church as they get older. Follow Alyssa on Twitter & Instagram: @alyssalimp Follow Eli on Twitter & Instagram: @EliOlsberg Question, comment, or story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Agorafabulous & Real Artists Have Day Jobs with Sara Benincasa 1:14:29

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This week, Eli's joined by comedian, writer, and host of the podcast "Where Ya From?" Sara Benincasa. They talk about so many things including Sara's books: Agorafabulous, detailing her past struggles with agoraphobia and Real Artists Have Day Jobs, a book that Eli believes should be required reading for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the arts! Follow Sara on Twitter and Instagram: @SaraJBenincasa Listen to Sara's podcast Where Ya From?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-ya-from/id1439840883 Follow Eli on Twitter and Instagram: @EliOlsberg Question, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Quitting Weed with Debra DiGiovanni 58:37

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This week, Eli is joined by comedian Debra DiGiovanni to talk about getting sober... from weed! There's a lot of debate as to whether weed is addictive, but for Debra it absolutely was. She also talks about how much it harder it was quitting marijuana than alcohol, how much it was costing her financially & personally, and how she finally was able to quit for good! What an incredible episode! Follow Debra on Twitter: @DebraDiGiovanni & Instagram: @debradg Follow Eli on Twitter & Instagram: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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Dropping Out of High School with Anya Volz 1:11:35

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This week, New York based comedian Anya Volz joins Eli to talk about dropping out of high school. She discusses the events leading up to deciding to drop out, how her parents supported her decision, and how it led to her doing comedy! If you live in NYC, catch Anya's monthly show Thirst Trap Comedy, which will be a podcast as well, coming soon! Follow Anya on Twitter & IG: @AnyaVolz Follow her show Thirst Trap Comedy: @thirsttrapcomedy Follow Eli on Twitter & IG: @EliOlsberg Questions, comments, or a story to share? closurethepodcast@gmail.com…

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When Your Boyfriend Cheats with Close Friend with Rachele Friedland 1:11:50

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