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Audacious with Chion Wolf

Connecticut Public Radio
Mental Health
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Autism
The Big E
Psychology
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Connecticut
Connecticut Public Radio
Grief
Parenthood
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Medical Ethics
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Marfan Syndrome

Audacious with Chion Wolf spotlights the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood. Guided by deep curiosity and genuine compassion, the team behind Audacious creates space for the kinds of stories that rarely get told - and the kinds of questions we're often afraid to ask. From those speaking publicly for the very first time to voic... more

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Latest Episodes

Some people savor every bite. Others eat 30 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Welcome to the world of competitive eating!

Visit Lake Compounce for a Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier, where everyone is trying to prove they’re top dog.

Then C... more

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Joe Stone grew up playing volleyball, skateboarding, and breakdancing. Then, in 2012, a car crash left him paralyzed.

Doctors told him he would likely never move anything below his chest again. But five weeks after leaving the hospital, Joe found ... more

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Stephanie Salvilla so deeply loved - still loves - her baby boy, Gannon.

In July 2009, after a week of disrupted routines and sleepless nights, her brain went on autopilot. She dropped off her older child, drove to work, and unknowingly left 5-mont... more

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James Tillman remembers the smell of steak and onions cooking at his mother’s house on the day police came for him. He thought he’d be back soon.

Instead, he spent a total of 18½ years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.

In 2006, with the... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Stone
Quadriplegic athlete, wheelchair rugby player
Gaylord Warriors adaptive sports program
Episode: Joe Stone, wheelchair rugby, and the full-contact art of resilience
Amber Rollins
Executive Director of Kids and Car Safety
Kids and Car Safety
Episode: A baby’s hot car death, a mother’s grief, and the brain science behind these tragedies
Stephanie Salvilla
Mother who unknowingly left her five-month-old in a hot car
Personal experience; advocacy through Audacious and public speaking in support of prevention
Episode: A baby’s hot car death, a mother’s grief, and the brain science behind these tragedies
James Tillman
Exoneree and former prisoner
None stated
Episode: Innocent, convicted, exonerated: James Tillman, 20 years after getting free
Katie Farrell
Chief Social Worker for Connecticut's Division of Public Defender Services
Connecticut Public Defender Services
Episode: Innocent, convicted, exonerated: James Tillman, 20 years after getting free
Chris Hadfield
Former commander of the International Space Station
NASA
Episode: Astronaut artists: Painting, quilting, and playing Bowie aboard the ISS
Karen Nyberg
NASA astronaut and quilter/designer
NASA
Episode: Astronaut artists: Painting, quilting, and playing Bowie aboard the ISS
Mike Wanders
Documentarian and explorer focused on Bigfoot across North America
Independent/Documentarian
Episode: Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster: The hunt for wonder
Steve Feltham
Nessie Hunter living in a converted van by Loch Ness for decades
Independent/Loch Ness Explorer
Episode: Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster: The hunt for wonder

Host

Chion Wolf
Host of Audacious

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Host is great and topics are varied and fascinating

    Chion Wolf leads a team of curious and talented people in exploring the nooks,crannies,and wide open spaces of our world. She asks the questions we'd want to ask if we were there. If you're open and curious, it's worth giving this show a try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Lamke
    United States7 months ago
  • Always loving, heart-opening and meaningful

    This podcast introduces me to people and ideas I would have not discovered on my own. It helps me grow into a more compassionate human being. And it’s just wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basia - listening
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Radio Voice!

    Before having her show, I would hear Chion Wolf do smaller roles on NPR. Every time I heard her voice, I wondered why she did not have her own show. Her voice is perfect for radio. Her show topics are unique and engaging. Every guest is heard to say “that is a great question”. Check the shows - it happens in every show! That is a true indication of how good she is. Keep up the quirky! So enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Javintage
    United States3 years ago
  • Cringingly Respectful

    I’ve met Chión only once, but feel I know her through her voice. Her interview questions make me cringe yet at the same time her queries are so respectful of each person she speaks with. Her voice has been described in many ways, but I think what makes her interviews cringingly respectful is her “honey smooth” voice. You can’t help but want to savor it. Thank you, Chión. I know your Mom thanks you, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John P Wentland
    United States3 years ago
  • Just amazing

    Chion’s questions dig deep and show a genuine interest in understanding people’s lived experiences. I’ve learned so much about not just interesting people but also what it means to be truly empathetic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salama717
    United States3 years ago

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Audience notes high-quality, insightful conversations that explore unusual topics with care.
Show is described as curious, compassionate, and engaging with diverse guests.
Listeners praise host for thoughtful, respectful questions and empathy.

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Talking Points

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Joe Stone, wheelchair rugby, and the full-contact art of resilience
Q: What personal beliefs help him cope with adversity?
He blends faith, purpose, and a belief in free will with practical self-improvement, turning adversity into motivation to help others.
Joe Stone, wheelchair rugby, and the full-contact art of resilience
Q: How did he discover wheelchair rugby and what does the sport mean to him?
A rehabilitation therapist showed Murderball, leading him to pursue wheelchair rugby; the sport became a source of strength, pride, and social connection.
Joe Stone, wheelchair rugby, and the full-contact art of resilience
Q: What was it like in the early days after the accident?
Joe describes the emotional and physical upheaval, the role of his mother and friends, and the decision to pursue sports as a path to reclaim identity.
A baby’s hot car death, a mother’s grief, and the brain science behind these tragedies
Q: What are the different categories of hot car deaths and how common are memory-related tragedies?
The episode explains that about 54% of hot car deaths happen when a parent or caregiver unknowingly leaves a child due to memory failure, often around daycare routines or miscommunication with another adult.
Astronaut artists: Painting, quilting, and playing Bowie aboard the ISS
Q: So how do you hold your guitar in zero gravity when you're upside down or floating?
The guest explains pinching the guitar under the right bicep to keep it in resonance, using leverage against the body of the guitar and the edge to prevent it from floating away, while still allowing for playing and singing as one would on Earth.

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Audacious presents a wide range of extraordinary human experiences, from mystery hunters and documentarians to endurance athletes, medical professionals, and artists. Episodes typically center on personal journeys that defy convention, exploring what drives people to pursue remarkable goals, confront deep questions about belief, risk, and resilience, and make meaning of unlikely outcomes. The show stands out for empathetic, curiosity-driven interviewing that surfaces intimate anecdotes, practical insights, and thoughtful context around bold ideas and counterintuitive life choices. Listeners often come away with a sense of wonder and a clearer lens on how curiosity, courage, and storytelling intersect to illuminate the human condition.

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Recent guests on Audacious with Chion Wolf include:

1. Joe Stone
2. Amber Rollins
3. Stephanie Salvilla
4. James Tillman
5. Katie Farrell
6. Chris Hadfield
7. Karen Nyberg
8. Mike Wanders

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