Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
The Boom Boom Show is a weekly podcast featuring rapper/entertainer Sam Comfort. Intellectual topics such as booty, science, and philosophy. @theboomboomshow Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theboomboomshow/support
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort ep. 33 feat. Jessy Piff, Bobby Beansack, & Burt Comfort
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Jessy Piff and Bobby Beansack came by the clamcave to get litty mctiddies and talk some sh*t with my Dad. Piff & Burt talk about what it is like being a Dad, porn before the internet, and Bob tells us why he will never do shrooms again! The Boom Boom Show merch! https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shop Follow Jessy Piff! https://www.instagram…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 32 feat. Tye Cooper #2
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Tye Cooper (formerly known as Messy Tye) stopped by the podcast again to talk about all sorts of wackiness including his twitter getting hacked, going to Vegas in 2020, but most importantly his new project "The Tye Cooper Show" on all music streaming platforms right now! https://www.instagram.com/thetyecoopershow/ https://music.apple.com/us/album/t…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 31 feat. Scribe & Tito
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Scribe & Tito stopped by the farm to help Sam laugh, talk conspiracy theories, what they would have been for Halloween, and favorite video games.The Boom Boom Show merch store!!https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shopFollow Scribe and listen to his new album "Evolutionary Ideals" in the links below!https://www.instagram.com/supremescribe/http…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort ep. 30 feat. John Phelps
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John P'helps is a musician from Providence Rhode Island. Preorder his new album "John" coming to all streaming platforms November 11th! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johnphelps/john https://www.itsjohnphelps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsjohnphelps/ https://twitter.com/itsjohnphelps https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZAlr6Ym63ceKOurGSaPcw F…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort ep. 29 feat. Pierce Randall
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Pierce Randall is an outdoors-man, farmer, and heavy equipment salesman. Follow him on social media in the links below! https://www.instagram.com/piercerandall/ https://twitter.com/PierceRandallAG https://www.facebook.com/pierce.randall.1 The Boom Boom Show Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shop Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new pr…
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The Boom Boomb Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 28 feat. Slitty Wrists
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Slitty Wrists is a multi talented artist from Providence Rhode Island. Slitty and I go deep into a Nickelodeon versus Cartoon Network, conspiracy theories, and adjusting to live performances in 2020. Follow all things Slitty at https://slittywrists.com/ The Boom Boom Show Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shop Follow Sam Comfort & st…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort ep. 27 feat. Bully
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Bully is a recording artist, model, and actor from New York. https://www.instagram.com/foodstamp.bully/ The Boom Boom Show Merch! https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shop Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new project Comfort in Chaos EP! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samcomfort/comfort-in-chaos-ep https://twitch.tv/samneedscomfort/ https://…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort LOST EPISODE #2 feat. Stevie Collins
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Original recording Feb. 2020. Stevie Collins is a stand up comedian based out of Providence Rhode Island. Catch him every Friday at Askew in Providence RI in person or live streaming on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/steviecomedy https://www.instagram.com/gamanojo/ The Boom Boom Show merch! https://teespring.com/stores/sam-comforts-shop Follow Sam C…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 25. feat Despo & Blade
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Despo & Blade are both recording artists and members of B08 Studios. https://www.instagram.com/despoiv/ https://soundcloud.com/b08despo/ https://www.instagram.com/seandblade/ https://soundcloud.com/sean-d-blade Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new project Comfort in Chaos EP! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samcomfort/comfort-in-chaos-ep https://t…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort LOST EPISODE #1 feat. Bobby Beansack & Msully Media
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Original recording date February 2020. Bobby Beansack is a hip-hop artist from Massachusetts who used to be my roommate! Msully Media is a videographer from Massachusetts who is now roommates with Bobby Beansack! We originally recorded this episode to promote Bob & The Sull's event "The Sullcase", but adobe premiere was being not so nice to me. Giv…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort ep. 24 feat. the Downtown Rats
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The Downtown Rats (iiipower & Ally Paiva) are a podcast duo based out of downtown New Bedford Massachusetts. They joined my girlfriend Payton and I to get Brucey Goosey at our air bnb in New Hampshire and record our ramblings! Listen to the Downtown Rats episode "Lets Take This Show On The Road!" for part 2 of this podcast in the link below! https:…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 23 feat. Manny X
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Manny X is a multifaceted artist from Providence RI who I went on my first tour with when I was just DJ-ing. Manny is a kind hearted dude who enjoys my sense of humor with open arms. I had the pleasure of recording this podcast with him in person at his studio! Please make sure to give his music a listen too in the link below! https://open.spotify.…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 22 feat Robbie Rhodes
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Robbie Rhodes is a musician from Massachusetts who makes timeless music and enjoys the outdoors. Check out his new album "All American Superstar" on all streaming platforms! https://www.instagram.com/rhodeski/ https://open.spotify.com/album/1puIv3UV4rIJMf3q3NME29?si=bVq3INOPREGZftjnimzUuA https://soundcloud.com/robbierhodesofficial/sets/all-america…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 21 feat. Arnie
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Arnie is a DJ, videographer, fashion designer, and co-owner of This Is College. Follow him on all social media and check out his website in the links below! https://www.instagram.com/thisisarnie_/ https://twitter.com/ArnieTheTavares https://www.instagram.com/thisiscollege/ https://www.thisiscollege.com/store/ Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new pro…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 20 feat. Ace on Earth
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Ace on Earth is a DJ, philosopher, yoga instructor, and spiritual healer. Follow him on social media @AceOnEarthhttps://www.aceonearth.com/https://www.instagram.com/aceonearth/https://soundcloud.com/aceonearthhttps://www.twitch.tv/ascendeddimensionhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAX7q8EWHRCYp9pO3fwyDwFollow Sam Comfort & stream his new project Co…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 19 feat. Mark Carrol & Josh Burnham
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Mark Carrol & Josh Burnham are 2 of my close friends from college who always manage to put me into cardiac arrest when we are together. We made up a new game called "Truth or Lie", enjoy! Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new project Comfort in Chaos EP! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samcomfort/comfort-in-chaos-ep https://m.twitch.tv/samneedscomf…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 18 feat. Lil Deathstar
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Lil Deathstar is a recording artist, entrepreneur, philosopher, and owner of the B.K.O. season record label. Follow Lil Deathstar in the links below! http://smarturl.it/3x50gu/ https://www.instagram.com/lildeathstar/ https://twitter.com/LILDEATHSTAR https://www.bkoseason.com/ Follow Sam Comfort & stream his new project Comfort in Chaos EP! https://…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 17 feat. Timmy Phongsamphanh
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Timmy Phongsamphanh is an EMT in the state of Rhode Island, vlogger, outdoors-man, surfer, musician, and overall renaissance man! Timmy and I were roommates in college and drill partners on the wrestling team. I had a great time talking with him that continued for another hour after the podcast ended! Follow Timmy on his social media in the links b…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 16 feat. Scribe
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Back at it on the boom boom after a loooonnnnnggggg hiatus with my good friend Scribe discussing his music career & the state of wackiness in the world. Follow Sam & The Boom Boom Show https://www.instagram.com/samneedscomfort/ https://www.instagram.com/theboomboomshow/ Follow & stream Scribe https://www.instagram.com/supremescribe/ https://open.sp…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 15 Live @ Supply PVD
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Preorder my upcoming album with Jessy Piff "New York Morning" dropping February 29th!!! Contact me once you preorder and I'll send you a secret song! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/samcomfortandjessypiff/new-york-morning?fbclid=IwAR0lwzLNM3MUbCzOXl8EEfEKBLJOW1LDUi02Kv-gJnysYVlh-qsPImQJF_I First Boom Boom release of 2020 is actually the last reco…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 14 featuring Cassius
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Burn the Bridge music video out now!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oClrQD6At7o I've been out of the podcast space for a little too long, but have no fear the boom boom is back!! Working as a delivery driver during the holidays, while being an independent artist, and a podcast host will funk up ones free time if I do say so myself. Nevertheless …
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 13 featuring Malc Diddy
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My new song "Feels Right" with Al Tree is out now streaming everywhere!! https://music.apple.com/ca/album/feels-right-feat-sam-comfort-single/1483391849 https://open.spotify.com/track/06K4RJeNMn3nPp6RDsTTEd https://soundcloud.com/altree/feels-right-ft-sam-comfort-prod-al-tree/s-F66ng Supply PVD is this Sunday! Come check out all the dope artists, s…
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The Boom Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 12 featuring Chino
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I'll be performing and vending new merch on November 17th @supplpvd !!! Tickets in the link below! https://s88.ticketleap.com/holidaysupply/ My friend Chino is always down to roll up and have a conversation about most of the weirdness that I am also into. Chino and I sat down a few weeks ago and told ghost stories ,had an epic rock paper scissors b…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 11 featuring Doshine
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Hey ya'll come see me do my dance at my next show and get some new merch at supply PVD November 17th! http://s88.ticketleap.com/holidaysupply/ Doshine and I became friends at work cracking jokes with each other every chance we can each time we cross paths and I finally had the chance to sit down with him and crack jokes for a full hour! Doshine is …
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 10 featuring Ras Vas
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Come see my next performance at Supply PVD! http://s88.ticketleap.com/holidaysupply/ Ras Vas and I met one of my first days in college and we have been like family ever since. Ras is also a multifaceted artist that directs, raps, produces, graphic design, and formerly known as the 2k gawd. Social Norm sat on the side for this one and asked us a few…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Episode 9 featuring Messy Tye
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Catch me performing at Supply PVD on Sunday November 17th! Tickets in the link below! https://s88.ticketleap.com/holidaysupply/ Messy Tye has always been a household name in the New England music scene since he was a young lad and he has always been a good friend of mine since I met him in my college radio days. We caught a vibe in this episode so …
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Episode 8 featuring Jesse The Tree & Slitty Wrists
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Get your tickets for my next show Sunday November 5th in Pawtucket RI for Supply PVD! https://s88.ticketleap.com/holidaysupply/ Jesse The Tree & Slitty Wrists are two handsome rappers from Rhode Island who like to wear fancy glasses and drink tea. Listen to their collab project "Asthma" streaming everywhere! https://open.spotify.com/album/1HG3k2Tuv…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Episode 7 featuring Notes
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Notes is the lowkey the plug when it comes to graphics in the PVD area and a recording artist as well, but besides that he's a hilarious and well spoken broskito of mine who I went on 2 tours with and we killed some gluten free beers as we reminisced of yo momma's kitchen in Birmingham Alabama <3 https://www.instagram.com/notestradamus_/ https://ww…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Episode 6 featuring Joe Bruce
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I met Joe Bruce towards the end of last year when he asked me to be on a song with him called "Snap". I didn't know who Joe was in real life until the beginning of this year! Joe and I finally got to sit down and talk about our weird views on the world! <3 Follow Joe on social media Joe Bruce The Waterbearer @joebrucemusic https://www.instagram.com…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 5 featuring Tone & SO4P
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Tone & SO4P did not go to Harvard, but they are dope rappers and also really smart and funny guys! We talked about stereotypes & of course.....booty! @toneraps @so4pbars --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theboomboomshow/support
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 4 featuring Jessy Piff
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On this episode I sit down with my close pal Jessy Piff and get lost in a haze down memory lane discussing going on tour in Canada, our upcoming album "New York Morning", aliens, and his hatred for Paul Pierce! Follow Jessy Piff on all streaming platforms and on Ig @Jessy Piff --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theboo…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 3 featuring Beatknox Productions
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Beatknox Productions is the creator of clothing brand "Sure See You Soon" as well as a talented photographer, videographer, graphic designer, music producer and all around good guy! I had lots of fun exploiting myself in this episode alongside my good pal Beatknox. I even showed my butt! Follow Beatknox @beatknoxproductions @sureseeyousoon --- Supp…
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort EP. 2 featuring Zach Ford
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Zach Ford is a former wrestler at Rhode Island College, mechanic, and former roommate of mine. We had a great talk about past experiences and how muffed up America is. Follow him on Instagram @zachariah_ford--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theboomboomshow/support
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The Boom Boom Show w/ Sam Comfort Ep. 1 featuring Social Norm of The Hate Street Dialogue
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Dynamic Duo's Live Music Showcase September 5th in Providence RI!! https://dynamic-duos.ticketleap.com/dynamic-duos/ Social Norm is an alternative hip-hop recording artist originally from Taunton Massachusetts, but has since made his home in the Providence/Pawtucket RI area with his fellow members of The Hate Street Dialogue. Follow Social Norm on …
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