Guest Friends
The Guest Friends podcast seeks to reclaim the authenticity of being "friends" in the digital era. Gather with host Christopher Waterman as he explores his network of friends to extract engaging, insightful, and actionable content. Each episode is unique in exposing meaningful lifestyle topics that will serve as inspiration to positively impact you and your community of friends.
- Update frequency
- every 60 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2023
Episode 17: Carl Johnson – Undercurrents of Optimism & Joy
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends: Carl Johnson.
If you’re familiar with this podcast, you may recall that Carl was our very first guest. We’…
Episode 16: Joseph Waterman – Original Owner: 1960 Chevy Impala
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a fundamental building block of who I am because he’s my dad: Joseph Waterman.
Born in Detroit during World War II, he was the youngest of s…
Episode 15: Paul Patton – Origin Story: The Experiment of Trinity House Theatre
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a man whose persona is a thoughtful collection of writer, minister, educator, thespian, and encourager: Paul Patton.
He and his wife Beth we…
Episode 14: Michal McIntosh - Counting Cards... One Thank You Note at a Time
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is another long-time friend and neighbor: Michal McIntosh.
She and her husband Terry have been married for 43 years, have 5 children, and as of…
Episode 13: Jason Tomlinson - Word Up to the Spoken Word
Episode 12: Justin Stilson - Old-World Artisan: Pinstriping & Antique Sign Painting
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my nephew - and hands-on renaissance man: Justin Stilson.
Justin and his wife Brittany live just outside of Bay City, Michigan. Having grow…
Episode 11: Anna Widgeon - Chasing Coffee
Episode 10: Jim Voigt - Letters Home From Vietnam
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my family's long-time next-door neighbor: Jim Voigt. I met up with Jim in his home in the metro Detroit area to discuss his experiences havin…
Episode 9: Dan & Jennifer Wells - Cousin Camp
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is the youngest of three brothers - all of whom I hope to feature on Guest Friends at some point, as we've basically been more like family - hav…
Episode 8: Ben Davis - Running Down a Dream: Ultra Edition
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time bosom buddy: Ben Davis. Ben is a married father of four, seemingly a life-long soccer coach, and a Veteran who served for over 5 ye…
Episode 7: Rob Woelkers - Adventure Plus Ambition: The Business of Skateboarding
Our friend Carl Johnson – from our very first episode – takes a turn to host this 7th episode of the Guest Friends podcast where he welcomes friend and fellow small business owner: Rob Woelkers. Rob …
Episode 6: Tom Gerken - Teacher of Record(s)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is my former 6th grade teacher at Taylor Elementary School: Tom Gerken. Tom was born in Ohio, but he spent his entire 37-year teaching career an…
Episode 5: Anjanetta Dorsey - Being a Foodie (with a Capital F)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is a former co-worker who has become a cherished friend over the course of the past ten years: Anjanetta Dorsey. Anjie is a married mother of tw…
Episode 4: Eva Wesman - The Great Depression and Beyond (Part 2)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time family friend: Eva Wesman - who was born in 1927 (which means she is 91 years young at the time of this interview!) in Michigan's U…
Episode 3: Eva Wesman - The Great Depression and Beyond (Part 1)
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is long-time family friend: Eva Wesman - who was born in 1927 (which means she is 91 years young at the time of this interview!) in Michigan's U…
Episode 2: Jason Waterman - Living la Vida Expatriate
My guest for this episode of the Guest Friends podcast is even closer than a friend because he's family: my brother Jason Waterman. I met up with Jason (during a very brief break in his travels) to d…
Episode 1: Carl Johnson - Marriage, Friendships, and Doing the Work
My guest for this inaugural episode of the Guest Friends podcast is one of my life-long best friends of over 20 years: Carl S. Johnson. Carl is a married father of two, graduate of the College for Cr…