You Know Me Now

You Know Me Now is a Seattle based podcast giving voice to those marginalized in our community and those reaching out in service. When we listen to those living different lives or views from our own, we begin a journey of understanding. An understanding of not only those around us, but also ourselves.

You Know Me Now is a society podcast hosted by Rex Hohlbein and Tomasz Biernacki, with 31 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.

Rex Hohlbein and Tomasz Biernacki hosts You Know Me Now, a society show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  EP037: Finding companionship

  Aug 17, 202652 minS5

  Several years ago, while walking through a homeless encampment in the Ballard neighborhood, stretched for several blocks along Leary Avenue, I saw a man sitting comfortably in a folding camp chair rolling cigarettes. He had several folks standing around, waiting their turn for a smoke. All the while he was talking and joking, and most beautifully, connecting.  This man, with his big fluffy white beard, guitar at his side, handing out free cigarettes to those living homeless, is Bruce Drager. For 20 years, Bruce taught biology and zoology at Ballard High School in Seattle, where he also coached the cross-country team.  Today we are talking with Bruce to hear his journey into addressing the issue of homelessness.  Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/ More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

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  Episode #37

  EP036: Experiencing our sacredness

  Jul 29, 202658 minS5

  Craig is the author of Souls in the Hands of a Tender God, a small but very influential book about the ministry of companionship, leading us from distress and despair into healing through a deeply mutual community. He is also the co-author of a just recently published book, Whole Community Pathways to Mental Health. I am particularly grateful for this opportunity to talk with Craig in that his book Souls in the Hands of a Tender God greatly influenced the beginning chapters of Facing Homelessness and my own personal journey into companionship with people living on our streets. Craig is the author of Souls in the Hands of a Tender God, a small but very influential book about the ministry of companionship, leading us from distress and despair into healing through a deeply mutual community. He is also the co-author of a just recently published book, Whole Community Pathways to Mental Health. I am particularly grateful for this opportunity to talk with Craig in that his book Souls in the Hands of a Tender God greatly influenced the beginning chapters of Facing Homelessness and my own personal journey into companionship with people living on our streets. Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/ More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

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  Episode #36

  EP035: What Can I Do?

  Apr 20, 20261h 4mS5

  As citizens of a community, whether you define that as your neighborhood, or your city, state, or, our American nation, what role, as citizens, do each of us play? This question is not in regards to our personal needs and wants, but rather to the collective health and welfare of all of us.  Today, do the words shared by President John F. Kennedy, 65 years ago, "ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country," still strike a chord and urge us into civic action?  Specifically, do we feel a pull to be included in the solutions around our biggest societal issues, such as homelessness.    On this episode we discuss with Eric Liu, what it means to be a citizen.  Eric is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including most recently Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy — a New York Times New & Notable Book — and, Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Our Country, to be published in October 2026.  Eric served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and as the President’s deputy domestic policy adviser. He was later appointed by President Barack Obama to the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service.  A graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, Eric was elected in 2020 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and co-chairs its ‘Our Common Purpose’ commission. He lives in Seattle, where he has served on the boards of the Seattle Public Library and the Washington State Board of Education.  Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/ More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

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  Episode #35

  EP034: Homeless Entrepreneur

  Mar 30, 20261h 4mS4

  On this episode we speak with Andrew Funk who is the president of the Homeless Entrepreneur based in Barcelona Spain. Website: https://www.homelessentrepreneur.org/ Homeless Entrepreneur’s mission is to promote economic empowerment and poverty reduction via work and active citizenship thanks to both public and private civic partnerships, so people living in social exclusion can improve their quality of life. Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/ More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

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  Episode #34

  EP033: Magic Bus

  Jan 30, 20261h 11mS4

  Nathans Website and Blog https://www.nathanvass.com/ His new book: https://www.nathanvass.com/book.html Nathan is a recognized Seattle-based author, filmmaker, photographer, artist, and….wait for it, a King County Metro bus driver. He is known widely for the connections he creates with riders when driving, he transforms commuting into community-building experiences. It’s a beautiful thing! He is also the author of two wonderful books, The Lines That Make Us and Deciding to See. In 2018 he was recognized as a top influencer in Seattle. I couldn’t be more excited to welcome my friend Nathan into this conversation! Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/ More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

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