Inspired by the semi-fictional word 'sonder', Cardboard Cutouts is a project aimed at exploring the complex thoughts, experiences, and lives of those who would otherwise be considered strangers on the street.
012 Michael - A Nature Devotee and Runner in the Rain
Michael gives us the pleasure of learning about his passion for people, nature, and mental health. As someone who has not only trekked the wilderness in a wide-array of locations, he's also trekked some paths of growth and healing within his own mind. What is it like to constantly have your beliefs challenged willingly in black, white, and gray discussions? Michael values the idea of sharing opinions and perspectives constantly while making sure to find a middle ground of growth and und...
25 Apr 2025
011 Kaisa - A Community Leader and Swain of the Water
Kaisa divulges the secrets, or not-so-secrets, to her optimistic outlook on life. From living with an abundant community of love and compassion, to being a leader of wellness, health, and joy, Kaisa explains the importance of caring for each other in a world that, otherwise, wants to pull us apart. She is an inspiration of finding yourself in a society that would rather tell you who you're supposed to be than letting you discover the universe inside of you. Important resources mentioned...
19 Mar 2025
010 Donnalee - A Mountain Woman and Advocate of Mixed Berry Pie
Donnalee, a rugged explorer of the world, tells us all we need to know about finding peace in our greater communities through the stories of her past. From living in Japan, to trying to fit into an American high school for a single year of her life, to finding out she was made for the Colorado mountains, she's experienced more self-discovery than most have in their entire lifetimes. Donnalee is a woman who cares about the poor, the discriminated, and the mistreated. She has finally found a pl...
14 Dec 2024
009 Helen - A Rash Risk-Taker and Exigent Board Gamer
Helen joyfully shares her life story of adventure, risk-taking, and loving, revealing how her unique experiences have shaped her perspective on living a full and meaningful life.
10 Jan 2024
008 Midkhat - An Optical Engineering Student and Mixer of Tartar Sauce and Hot Sauce
Midkhat bravely steps us through the moments of his young life that have made him who he is so far. He shares with us secrets that risk the love of his parents, choices that strengthen the binding of his friendships, and hopes of a future that fulfill his desire to help others. This conversation was eye-opening for me as someone who has led a relatively "regular" American life up until this point. Midkhat's stories of his youth, moving from Uzbekistan and acclimating alongside his parent...
20 Dec 2023
007 Jen - A Freelance Translator and Full-Time Dabbler
Jen is a brilliant, clever, and goofy person who takes us by the hands and pulls us deep inside her mind in this episode. We get to explore all her beautiful passions and talents including (but not limited to) translating, learning languages, podcasting, traveling, and the one thousand other things she might have had an interest in at some point in her life. One thing is for certain: she shines kindness upon the world brightly. I cannot express more thoroughly my thanks to her for coming on t...
5 Dec 2023
006 Triumph - A Story Teller and Petitioner of Indoor Plumbing
Triumph takes us along as he realizes all of the things he's truly passionate about, such as telling stories through performance and role-playing, exploring what importance an anti-hero has to the world of story exploration, making sure others are cared for with no expectations in return, and especially traveling all the way to Houston for the Renaissance Faire that has indoor plumbing. Big thank you to Triumph for coming on the show and expressing deep truths about himself while at the ...
10 Nov 2023
005 Holly - A World Explorer and Person Who Just Does It
Holly takes us through her story, one consisting of living deliberately in a way that allows her to see the world, meet new people, and create an independence that empowers her. She explores the processes that led her to such an unconstrained lifestyle, delving into the past shoes she never felt comfortable in and, in turn, helping us understand what we can do to not let anyone guide our lives except ourselves. She has wonderful thoughts to share about living in a van, sharing it with her dog...
15 Oct 2023
004 Marley - An Independent Musician and Owner of a Likable Bike
Marley steps us through how he's made his life truly his own. He discusses how his appreciation of art, particularly those who have struggled while making their art, has motivated him to keep true to himself and hold up others that deserve to been seen and heard. Listen to this story of someone with strength, pain, love, and a cool bike. Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" PollakSorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on t...
2 Oct 2023
003 Gina - A Performing Artist and Enthusiast of Cats
Gina tells us of her greatest passions in life, the performing arts, cats, and going on walks. More so, we learn how her differences from those around her made for a difficult adolescence, and yet how those difficulties shaped her strong outlook on the life she leads now.Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" PollakSorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space.However, you can send an email to:cbco.pod@gmail.comIntro/Outro...
18 Sept 2023
002 Paul - An Audio Wizard and Pursuer of Compassion
Paul sifts through his memories of moving to China to teach English, laughing at a bewildered train passenger, and telling someone off as a telephone operator. We learn about some of Paul's most cherished experiences, his darkest moments, and his requests of humanity. You can find Paul at the links below:Quest Fantastic A DnD podcast about heroes coming out of retirement to help an old friend.One Good ThingA podcast exploring the redeeming qualities of really bad films.Run//PhasePaul's self-p...
12 Sept 2023
001 Emily - An Animator and Lover of Christmas Pork
Emily tells us about her love of being an animator, the inspirations and empowerment her Cuban heritage has bestowed, her regrets and passions, and of course the one thing she misses so much about Miami... the Christmas pig. Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" PollakSorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space.However, you can send an email to:cbco.pod@gmail.comIntro/Outro song licensed through Musicbed"Everything...
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