In this riveting episode, we sit down with Alan, a retired police officer who dedicated over 26 years to law enforcement. Alan’s journey is filled with intense moments, from the adrenaline-fueled days of SWAT operations to the emotional challenges of homicide investigations. He opens up … Continue readingEP 07: Cops, Chaos, & Carnage – Collision in Hell
In a recent episode, we had the privilege of hearing from Jerry Ewen, a Vietnam veteran and helicopter pilot whose experiences during the war are nothing short of extraordinary. Jerry’s journey began with a college deferment from the draft, but as financial pressures mounted and … Continue readingEP 06: 1,100 Flights Into Hell — Memories of a Vietnam Med Evac Pilot
In this episode, we are taken on a harrowing journey through the eyes of Tom Bercher who shares his intense experiences from the battlefield in Afghanistan. The episode opens with a gripping account of an ambush that he and his team faced while on a … Continue readingEP05: Surviving the Dark – A PSYOP Soldier’s Journey Through Afghanistan, Iraq, & Bosnia
In a world where health can often feel like a game of chance, navigating a cancer diagnosis at a young age can be particularly overwhelming. In our latest episode, we sit down with Dania Trapp, who shares her journey with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, shedding light on … Continue readingEP04: When an Itch Isn’t Just an Itch: My Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis
When Mike Oluvic retired from the United States Navy in 2016, he and his wife, Tammy, bought an equestrian ranch in Alpine, California. After 25 years of service, Tammy watched Mike’s mental health decline, noticing he could be dealing with symptoms of PTSD. Not long … Continue readingSaddles & Salvation
Nothing describes social distancing quite like San Francisco in the age of Covid-19. A recent job took me to the City by the Bay. While I was there, I couldn’t help but capture the startling emptiness. SAN FRANCISCO & SOCIAL DISTANCING In a city known … Continue readingSAN FRANCISCO: SOCIALLY DISTANCED
1972 – 2020 After a long, poignant battle with ALS, Chris Clark passed away this last weekend. The following is a repost of a photo shoot and interview I did with Chris a few years ago — after he’d learned of his diagnosis. Chris, for anyone who … Continue readingCHRIS CLARK: THE MAN WHO ROARED
This is the first Curious Humanography post that lacks humans. Check out Las Vegas abandoned in the time of Covid-19. Over the years, I’ve shot several times in Las Vegas and it’s always been great fun. Love it or hate it, Vegas is a place … Continue readingLas Vegas: ABANDONED BY COVID
Every time I’m in a new town, I search out coffee shops with unique vibes and good coffee. Function Coffee Labs ranks near the top. I sat down with creators, Ross Nickerson and Megan McCusker to learn their specialty coffee secrets. How’d you find yourself … Continue readingSCIENCE OF THE BEAN: SPECIALTY COFFEE
On any day of the week, you can find Paige, Bailey and Heather flying gracefully over Nashville. They are aerialists – dancers who have amazing upper body strength and grace, who ply their talents 10-feet above the ground. MEET THE AERIALISTS OF NASHVILLE Nashville is … Continue readingAERIALISTS OF NASHVILLE
