Eavesdropping with Spencer Wise is a live-style, on-demand talk show where fascinating guests from all walks of life drop by to share stories, insights, and laughter. Think of it as a chance to lean in on the conversation — and maybe discover you’re not so different from the people you’re listening to. It’s authentic, warm, and refreshingly free of the noise and shouting that fill so much of today’s media.
Content Type
Interview
Primary Goal
Discussion
Summary
Dr. Lance Wallace shares his personal journey through his son's suicide, highlighting mental health challenges, the pressures of fame, and the importance of support and open conversations about mental health.
Keywords: mental health, suicide prevention, family, support, mental health awareness, Chicago, DJ career, grief, therapy, stigma
Key Topics
Landon Wallace's career as a DJ and his achievements
The impact of mental health struggles and depression
Signs of distress and the first breakdown in November
The experience of psychiatric hospitalization and its challenges
Landon’s desire to change career paths and seek stability
The role of family and community support in mental health
The stigma around mental health in the Black community
Advice for parents and loved ones dealing with mental health issues
The importance of open conversations about vulnerability and love
Openly discussing mental health can save lives.
Support systems are crucial during mental health crises.
Stigma and cultural barriers hinder seeking help.
Recognizing early signs of distress is vital.
Family bonds and shared experiences provide comfort.
"We were fraternity brothers and next to each other online."
"He wanted to settle down and have a more mainstream life."
"I love Landon and wish I could have done more."
Takeaways/Sound Bites
Chapters 00:00
Introduction to Dr. Lance Wallace and his son's story
04:01 Landon's early career and family support
10:00 Signs of distress and desire for change
16:34 First breakdown and psychiatric hospitalization
22:43 Discovering Landon's death and the aftermath
24:24 Handling grief and focusing on family
28:20 Misconceptions about mental health in the Black community
30:07 Lance's reflections on love, loss, and hope
6 Aug 2026
Jeff Fisher-2026 High School Football Preview
The 2026 high school football season is around the corner. Who will emerge as the best team in America?
Jeff Fisher, co-founder and editor-in-chief of High School Football America, returns to Eavesdropping with Spencer Wise for an inside look at the new HSFA national rankings.
Jeff examines the teams to watch across California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana and Alabama. He explains why St. John Bosco could run the table, identifies Miami Carol City as an underrated contender and previews the highly anticipated Bosco–Bishop Gorman matchup.
The conversation also explores the growing influence of NIL, the rise of interstate games, the challenges of comparing public and private-school programs, and the algorithm High School Football America uses to rank teams that—so far—“haven’t played a game yet.”
Which powerhouse will live up to its ranking? Which team could surprise the country? And will high school football ever crown a true national champion?
Jeff and Spencer take you around the country and inside the race to be the king of high school football.
Jeff Fisher is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of High School Football America, a national source for high school football rankings, scores, news and stories.
Follow the rankings and the season at HighSchoolFootballAmerica.com.
Listen to Eavesdropping with Spencer Wise at LifeStrengthMedia.com or say, “Alexa, play Eavesdropping.”
CHAPTERS
00:00 — Welcome and the 2026 season
02:10 — Interstate games and the influence of NIL
04:00 — Louisiana and Alabama teams to watch
06:58 — The return of Friday night lights
10:00 — California and Georgia powerhouses
15:04 — Coaches and players to watch
20:08 — Texas talent and the state-championship challenge
25:01 — Florida’s leading programs and key matchups
30:09 — Predictions: contenders, surprises and the nation’s best
42:01 — Following the HSFA rankings throughout the season
29 Jul 2026
Liz Scott, Ph.D
Content type
Interview
Primary goal
Discussion
Summary
Liz Scott, a psychologist and author, explores the profound and personal topic of mortality, fear, and the search for acceptance through psychology, philosophy, and psychedelic experiences. This episode offers insights into how we can confront our fears of death and find peace.
Keywords
mortality, fear of death, panpsychism, near-death experiences, psychedelics, acceptance, psychology, philosophy
Key topics
Fear of death and mortality
Panpsychism and interconnected consciousness
Near-death experiences and scientific research
The role of psychedelics in understanding life
Cultural attitudes towards death and aging
Approach to dealing with death anxiety
The impact of personal loss and illness on mortality views
Guest name
Liz Scott
Titles
Confronting Mortality: Liz Scott on Fear, Acceptance, and Connection
The Science and Spirit of Death with Liz Scott
Sound bites
"Everything in the universe has consciousness"
"Floating around in the blackest of black universe alone"
"When I die, I will get dispersed into my molecules"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Liz Scott's background
00:30 Exploring panpsychism and universal consciousness
01:50 Research on plant and animal consciousness
03:10 Personal fears of no longer existing
04:03 Handling the fear of death and loss
06:00 Fear of missing out and the aging process
07:04 Beliefs about the afterlife and death
09:05 Dealing with fear through approach and exploration
10:14 Cultural attitudes towards death and denial
11:34 The title 'You're Going to Die but Not Me'
12:21 Personal experiences with mortality and illness
14:12 The concept of 'creative denial' and living fully
15:39 Living a full life despite mortality fears
16:02 Depression and its relation to death fears
17:08 Near-death experiences and scientific insights
18:32 The peace found in near-death experiences
19:03 Current perspective on fear of death
20:22 Managing fear and maintaining equanimity
21:45 Humor as a coping mechanism
22:16 The role of psychedelics in understanding consciousness
24:11 The connection of everything in the universe
25:20 Why Liz Scott wrote her book
26:53 How to connect with Liz Scott and get her book
28:14 Humor and cultural views on death
Resources
You're Going to Die But Not Me by Liz Scott - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=You%27re+Going+to+Die+But+Not+Me+Liz+Scott
Liz Scott's Website - https://lizscottwriter.com
Liz Scott's Substack - https://lizscottpdx.substack.com
Guest links
Website - https://lizscottwriter.com
Substack - https://lizscottpdx.substack.com
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