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Misfit Social

Misfit Social

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 Welcome to Misfit Social, a podcast where joyful connections meet critical thinking! Hosted by Cliff Nance, Paul Cook, and Royce Wilson, this show is all about exploring the unconventional, embracing unique perspectives, and fostering conversations that inspire personal growth and community impact. Whether it's tackling social topics, sharing stories, or sparking a laugh, Misfit Social invites you to join the journey of challenging norms and creating meaningful connections. Perfect for anyone ready to think differently and live boldly!Copyright Misfit Social Economics Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 510 - Pack a Suitcase

    Episode 510 - Pack a Suitcase
    Mar 25 2026
    Get out and see the world!

    Cliff Nance promised his children two things: an education and a nice set of suitcases — because the best education might just happen outside the classroom.

    In this Season 5 finale episode of Misfit Social, Roy, Paul, and Cliff unpack what happens when you leave your bubble and truly experience life through another culture's lens. From Cliff's three weeks off-grid in the African bush (with a whole fish staring back at him at breakfast), to Paul's culture-shocking teen travels through Asia with his dad, to Roy's jarring encounter with post-Apartheid Johannesburg — these aren't travel brags. They're life-altering moments that permanently shifted how each of them sees humanity.

    The guys dive deep into the difference between knowing about something and actually living it — why your social media opinion on Ukraine hits different when you have real friends getting bombed there, why commenting on Charlie Kirk's tragedy before you've done your homework might say more about you than him, and why humility in conversation desperately needs a revival.

    They also explore practical ways to help the next generation pack their own suitcase — from gap year programs and mission trips to simply getting to know the neighbor who doesn't look like you — and lay out the three Laws of Incarnation: enter another's world, hold on to yourself, and learn to hang in the tension between both.

    Whether you've traveled the world or never left your zip code, this one will make you want to go somewhere new — or at least see your own backyard differently.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 509 - Political Violence

    Episode 509 - Political Violence
    Mar 18 2026
    Cliff Nance, Paul Cook, and Royce Wilson get into one of the heavier topics on the Misfit Social Podcast — political violence.

    From Flanders Field to Franz Ferdinand, the shot heard 'round the world to 9/11, the guys take a walk through history to show that political violence isn't new — it's practically been a constant.

    The real question is: what do we do about it now?

    The conversation covers everything from MLK's nonviolent resistance and Gandhi's soul force, to the forever wars, Hitler's rise out of post-WWI Germany, and what's happening in our own backyard today.

    They also dig into how social media algorithms, foreign propaganda, and a 24-hour news cycle are fueling the fire — and what each of us can actually do to restore dignified discourse, one conversation at a time.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 508 - Julie Cook | Adoption, Childcare & the Teachers Who Shape Us

    Episode 508 - Julie Cook | Adoption, Childcare & the Teachers Who Shape Us
    Mar 11 2026
    This week, the Misfits welcome a very special guest — Julie Cook, wife of co-host Paul Cook — and yes, Paul gets an earful!

    Julie shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and adoption, offering an honest look at the emotional highs and lows that come with building a family in unexpected ways. The guys also shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes in early childhood education and the teachers who shape lives long before kids ever set foot in a classroom.

    From conflict resolution to the very real childcare crisis facing American families, this episode is equal parts heartfelt and thought-provoking. Julie's story is one of tenacity, empathy, and lionheart courage — a reminder that the road less traveled often leads to the most cherished destinations. Don't miss this one.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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