Rogue #2: Michael Schwalbe, From screaming in a metal band to screaming on Wendy's commercials

Michael Schwalbe is one of the most fascinating people you will ever meet. This is a FACT. He's a tall guy (I call him slenderman, he calls me stump), and it's a goal of his to be sure no one leaves his presence thinking, "Boy, really wish I knew what that Schwalbe guy thinks about things."

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Leslie Eiler Thompson
Rogue #1: Jordyn Shellhart, Singer/Songwriter

Jordyn Shellhart has had her share of successes and "failures" (though, we all know that failure isn't a word that's beneficial most of the time). Multiple cuts on big records (Kelsey Ballerini ring any bells?) and a Sony record deal are Jordyn's shiny, glimmering, "successes" but if we only focused on those moments we would fail to see a much more beautiful picture of success that can't be measured by record sales or radio plays.

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What is a "Rogue One?"

Exploring the successes and failures of extraordinary rogues is what this Podcast is all about. Episode 1 invites you into the world of the Rogue Ones as I break down why a podcast, and what kinds of things we'll be exploring on this journey. Also in this blog: The origins of the podcast!

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Leslie Eiler Thompson