Interview

Format

46 segments in this format.

Segments

• Closing Remarks, Raffle Drawing, and Vendor Shoutouts MC Malcolm McFadden delivers closing remarks for the 9th annual Speak Your Truth event in Annapolis, expressing gratitude to performers, attendees, organizers Tyler Calabrese and D… · 2025-07-13
• MC Break Announcement and Rizzi Product Spotlight David Idemudia hosts a brief MC break segment, spotlighting Rizzi, a mushroom-based wellness elixir provided by Yana Wellness, before announcing a short intermission break and intr… · 2025-07-13
• MC Introductions and Event Housekeeping — David and Malcolm David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden (Justice the Genius Child) co-host the MC introduction segment for SYT 2025, sharing a brief origin story of how they and Tyler Calabrese co-fou… · 2025-07-13
• Jack Ferguson — Direct Address: Destigmatizing Bipolar I Jack Ferguson breaks from comedy to speak directly to camera, introducing himself and explaining why he submitted a video for Speak Your Truth 2024. He speaks candidly about living… · 2024-08-10
• Kasper — Personal Testimony: Prison, Mentorship, and Reclaiming Purpose Christopher ‘Kasper’ James Tobias, host of the ‘Screaming at a Wall podcast, delivers a personal testimony about surviving a five-year prison sentence beginning at age 17, the ment… · 2024-07-30
• The Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation, Losing His Mother to Overdose, and the Mother’s Day Hardcore Show Josh answers the final interview question about how his annual Mother’s Day hardcore show and partnership with the Daniel Carl Torsch Foundation came about. He recounts meeting fou… · 2024-07-29
• Through These Eyes: Writing Personal Mental Health Struggles Into Music Josh addresses two interview questions in tandem — whether artists made him feel it was okay to discuss mental health, and whether his own lyrics address coping and mental health.… · 2024-07-29
• How Heavy Music and the Hardcore Community Gave Josh a Sense of Belonging Josh answers the question ‘How has heavy music and the community been helpful for you?’ He traces his path from childhood trauma and social isolation through discovering hardcore a… · 2024-07-29
• Josh Introduces Himself and His Connection to Mental Health Advocacy Josh, vocalist of Baltimore metalcore band Through These Eyes, introduces himself and explains why mental health stigma is deeply personal to him — citing his own lived experience… · 2024-07-29
• Spencer White – Spoken Introduction to ‘I Hate Iced Tea Between songs, Spencer White briefly addresses the audience to introduce his second song, ‘I Hate Iced Tea.’ He explains that the two songs form a suite about two brothers who pass… · 2024-07-25
• MC Survey & Raffle Ticket Reminder David Idemudia serves as MC between segments, reminding the audience to fill out the event feedback survey via QR code for a chance to win a Chick-fil-A gift card, and announcing t… · 2024-07-14
• MC Announcements & Raffle Reminder David Idemudia delivers a brief between-acts MC announcement reminding attendees to purchase raffle tickets, noting that proceeds support future Speak Your Truth events, and direct… · 2024-07-14
• Second Half Welcome Back by MCs David Idemudia welcomes the audience back for the second half of Speak Your Truth 2024, engaging in a lighthearted comedic exchange with an offstage voice acting as his ‘conscience… · 2024-07-14
• Intermission Break David Idemudia hosts a brief intermission, encouraging the audience to take a 15-minute break to grab food, purchase raffle tickets, and visit vendors — including a mention of Joe… · 2024-07-14
• MC Reflection on Veterans’ Experiences & Crisis Resources David Idemudia, serving as MC, offers a brief reflective interlude between performances, affirming that every person’s struggle is unique but that no one is alone. He provides the… · 2024-07-14
• MC Reflection on Performers & Mental Health Resources David Idemudia serves as MC between performances, offering warm appreciation for the previous performer’s emotional delivery and transitioning the audience to the next act with an… · 2024-07-14
• Interview with Matt Hawkins on Depression, CASA Work, and Comics Dr. Tyler Calabrese interviews comic writer and Top Cow president Matt Hawkins, who candidly shares his personal history with depression, suicidal ideation, substance use, and the… · 2023-07-15
• Malcolm & David Return from Intermission Malcolm McFadden and David Idemudia return the audience from intermission, rallying attendees back to their seats and announcing raffle details — including a wellness basket, gift… · 2023-07-09
• Intermission David Idemudia hosts the intermission break at SYT Annapolis 2023, directing attendees to purchase raffle tickets, visit vendors, grab food, and mingle, while also acknowledging vi… · 2023-07-09
• Closing Remarks, Thank-Yous, and Donation Appeal David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden close out Speak Your Truth 2022 with heartfelt thank-yous to performers, volunteers, vendors, and the live and online audience, followed by a di… · 2022-07-17
• Jasmine Recognition and T-Shirt Announcement Malcolm McFadden brings long-time volunteer Jasmine to the stage for a public recognition of her behind-the-scenes contributions to SYT events, then transitions into a brief MC ann… · 2022-07-17
• MC Interlude — T-Shirt Recognition and Event Notes Malcolm McFadden leads a lighthearted MC interlude acknowledging the SYT event t-shirt design team—crediting Cassandra Lashway and Aislinn Tinker-Taylor—and attempts to present a s… · 2022-07-17
• MC Check-In and Audience Energy David Idemudia delivers a brief, lighthearted MC check-in between segments, gauging audience energy with a quick crowd question, cracking jokes about pouring water on sleepy attend… · 2022-07-17
• Pre-Show Housekeeping Announcement An unidentified emcee delivers a brief pre-show housekeeping announcement to the assembled audience, directing attendees to visit vendors, grab food, and make donations to NAMI bef… · 2022-07-17
• Brian Morrison: ”Bastards Road” Documentary and Veteran Mental Health Storytelling Documentary filmmaker Brian Morrison presents his project ‘Bastards Road, which follows Marine veteran Jonathan Hancock’s nearly 6,000-mile walk across the USA to reconnect with fe… · 2022-07-16
• MC Commentary on Trauma and Support David Idemudia offers MC commentary following a performer named Nia’s story, affirming the reality of trauma and its effects on daily life — including sensory triggers and altered… · 2021-07-09
• MC Commentary on Lydia David Idemudia offers brief MC commentary following Lydia’s performance, praising her stated purpose of supporting others and transitioning the audience to the next performer, Nia,… · 2021-07-09
• MC Intro for Lydia David Idemudia offers a brief MC transition following a preceding dance performance, encouraging the audience to applaud the prior performer (Lydia) while humorously noting the ava… · 2021-07-09
• MC Commentary on Dr. Ashley Elliott David Idemudia offers enthusiastic MC commentary following Dr. Ashley Elliott’s expressive dance performance, praising her physical dedication and artistry — noting she performed s… · 2021-07-09
• MC Reflection on Therapy and Shoes David Idemudia, speaking as MC between segments, offers a brief but resonant reflection on the importance of finding the right therapist — comparing the therapeutic relationship to… · 2021-07-09
• Dylan Ignacio - Law Enforcement Mental Health & One Less Nonprofit Dylan Ignacio, a law enforcement officer and founder of the ‘One Less nonprofit, shares his personal mental health journey — including suicidal ideation, a negative therapy experie… · 2021-07-09
• MC Reflection on Julie Larkins’ Performance David Idemudia reflects on the preceding spoken-word performance by Julie Larkins, highlighting her message of self-love and independence from external validation. He uses the mome… · 2021-07-09
• David & Malcolm MC Welcome and Event Orientation David Idemudia and Malcolm McFadden co-host the welcome and orientation segment for the fifth annual Speak Your Truth! event, reflecting on the event’s growth from a one-time fundr… · 2021-07-09
• Closing Remarks – Tyler, David, and Malcolm Tyler Calabrese, David Idemudia, and Malcolm McFadden close out the SYT 2020 live stream with warm remarks reflecting on the virtual format, a brief discussion of mindfulness groun… · 2020-06-25
• MC Discussion – Reflecting on Patrick Finn and ADHD Theme Malcolm McFadden, serving as MC, briefly reflects on a line from Patrick Finn’s preceding performance, praising its wit and using it as a springboard to acknowledge how ADHD create… · 2020-06-25
• MC Open Mic Call to Audience David Idemudia, serving as MC, reacts to a preceding spoken-word performance referencing ADHD and pivots to a live open-mic call to the online audience, encouraging viewers to step… · 2020-06-25
• MC Discussion – Reflecting on Maven Eve’s Performance Malcolm McFadden briefly reflects on Maven Eve’s musical performance, praising her vocal emotion and vulnerability. He relates personally to the anxiety of self-recording and empha… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Reflect on Joe Gagliardi and Therapy Stigma The MCs briefly transition between segments, reacting to a video message from the ‘Illuminated Apes’ podcast duo (Turtle and Tai) that addresses the male suicide rate and the need… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Discuss Ryan Sickler’s Story Malcolm McFadden and a co-MC offer brief, candid reflections on Ryan Sickler’s preceding performance, praising the raw honesty and entertainment value of his podcast and storytelli… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Discuss Reed Chancellor’s Story Malcolm McFadden and co-hosts engage in a brief between-segment transition, troubleshooting a technical audio/video issue while discussing Reed Chancellor’s book on social anxiety… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Discuss Social Anxiety Following a spoken word performance on social anxiety, MCs Malcolm McFadden and a co-host engage in a brief, candid between-act conversation about how social anxiety — while often… · 2020-06-25
• Silent Gap Between Segments A transitional gap between segments during the SYT 2020 live stream, consisting of repeated ‘Thank you’ cues that likely represent applause breaks, technical pauses, or automated t… · 2020-06-25
• MCs React to Laura’s Art Presentation Malcolm McFadden briefly reacts to the preceding art presentation and transitions the event by introducing the next performer, Renee, with a lighthearted audience-warming chant ref… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Discuss Chris Haslam’s Story Malcolm McFadden and a co-MC reflect on Chris Haslin’s video segment, discussing the common barrier of feeling one’s problems aren’t significant enough to share, and emphasizing th… · 2020-06-25
• MCs Reflect on Preach’s Performance and Social Justice Following Randy ‘Preach’ Atterson’s spoken word performance, MCs Malcolm McFadden and a co-host reflect on the emotional weight of the piece, connecting its imagery and the phrase… · 2020-06-25
• Malcolm Introduces Steve Thomas Video Malcolm McFadden (Justice the Genius Child) welcomes the audience, shares his personal motivation for joining SYT — the suicide of a close friend — and introduces an upcoming video… · 2020-06-25