Born without a choice

Born Without a Choice is a podcast about growing up and trying to understand life in a world we never chose to enter.As teenagers, we’re suddenly faced with expectations, pressure, and questions we don’t always have answers to who we are, where we’re going, and what life really means. There’s no guide, no clear path, just experiences that shape us as we go.This podcast explores those thoughts, moments of confusion, self-discovery, school, relationships, and the quiet pressure to figure everything out. Through honest conversations and insights from people with more life experience.

Born without a choice is a education podcast hosted by Victory Igberase, with 374 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Victory Igberase hosts Born without a choice, a education show with 374 episodes published.

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  Nobody Asked to Be Here: Politics for the Rest of Us with Ross “Yergz” Yerger

  Aug 19, 202631 min

  Why has American politics become so focused on “us versus them”? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Ross “Yergz” Yerger joins us to explore political division, fact-checking, media bias, government, and what it really means to be an informed citizen. Ross brings a unique background to the conversation, including 21 years with the U.S. Secret Service, experience in intelligence, history, political science, and years spent in roles requiring impartiality. He hosts Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of Us and the Mastiff.Media Morning Show . We discuss why Ross believes people should care less about defending a political team and more about finding the best-supported answer—even when that means admitting we were wrong. Ross’s Contact Details Name: Ross “Yergz” Yerger Website: https://Mastiff.Media Shows: Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of Us and Mastiff.Media Morning Show Background: Former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, historian, political scientist, and intelligence professional.

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  Nobody Asked to Be Here: The Data, Psychology & Strategy Behind Sports Prediction with Ed Franklin

  Aug 19, 202621 min

  How much of sports prediction comes down to data, experience, psychology, and disciplined analysis? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Ed Franklin joins us to discuss more than three decades in the sports-information industry. With an MBA in Finance and extensive experience analyzing sporting outcomes, Ed shares his perspective on statistics, research, AI, decision-making, and the challenges of separating genuine analysis from emotion and assumptions. We explore how sports analysis has evolved over the years, how technology is changing the field, and why understanding uncertainty is essential when trying to predict what happens next. Ed’s Contact Details Name: Ed Franklin Organization: Pro Bets Today Website: https://www.winible.com/probetstoday Experience: 33+ years in the sports-information industry Background: MBA in Finance, sports analysis and data-driven research

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  Nobody Asked to Be Here: Love, Loss & the Stories Our Animals Tell with Holly B. Gutwillinger

  Aug 19, 202620 min

  What if the animals we think we rescue are actually rescuing us? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, Holly B. Gutwillinger joins us for a heartfelt conversation about storytelling, rescue animals, grief, healing, creativity, family, and the unexpected ways our pets shape who we become. Holly is an author, podcaster, and fiction writer from northern Ontario. Her debut novel, North of Broken & Furever Home , explores a woman’s evolving relationship with her rescue dogs through both human and canine perspectives, asking a powerful question: Who truly rescues whom? We also talk about Holly’s creative journey, motherhood, writing, podcasting, and why meaningful stories can connect us in ways we never expected. Holly’s Contact Details Website: https://www.ramblingfromthelittleshed.com Name: Holly B. Gutwillinger Work: Author, podcaster, fiction writer Book: North of Broken & Furever Home

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  Born Without a Choice: A Special Episode — The Journey So Far

  Aug 18, 20263 min

  What started as a podcast about the circumstances we never chose has become a journey through stories of courage, loss, faith, resilience, purpose, and transformation. In this special episode of Born Without a Choice, I take a moment to reflect on the incredible guests and conversations that have shaped the show so far. From personal struggles and unexpected challenges to stories of rebuilding, finding purpose, and choosing what comes next, every conversation has reinforced one simple truth: We may not choose where our story begins, but we can choose what we do with it. To every guest who trusted me with their story, and to every listener who has supported the show—thank you. This is a look back at the journey so far, while looking forward to everything still to come. More stories. More conversations. More questions. More episodes. The journey continues with Born Without a Choice.

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  Nobody Asked to Be Here: The Weight of Leadership with Rev. Kevin T. Taylor

  Aug 18, 202624 min

  What does it really mean to carry responsibility? In this episode of Born Without a Choice, I’m joined by Rev. Kevin T. Taylor, a pastor, leadership advisor, and author of A Charge to Keep . Kevin and I explore the unseen pressures of leadership, the difficult decisions leaders often carry alone, and the courage required to move from hesitation to action. We talk about faith, executive leadership, responsibility, integrity, and what it means to steward influence when the right decision isn’t always the easiest one. This is a conversation for pastors, founders, executives, and anyone who has ever had to make a difficult decision while carrying the weight of other people’s expectations. Kevin T. Taylor’s Contact Details Website / Booking: Schedule a conversation with Kevin⁠ Book: A Charge to Keep

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