Boy in the Trash Can
The story about a boy thrown away at birth in Korea and rescued at the brink of death -- and his journey through life. The podcast explores Dr Terwilliger's humorous experiences on the farm, life in the Air Force, funny stories, travels around the world, and learning to cope with a disability that impacted his life. Join me on this journey and the twists and turns of life through the lens of a gay Asian American who lived the American dream. There will be lots of laughs, perhaps a tear; and mostly adventure! (Amazing cover art by artist Ken Bryson; intro/exit music by Markus Terwilliger). Boy In the Trash Can is a production of CSJ Associates and is dedicated to Barbara Holton Terwilliger
Episodes
99 episodes
#38 - Leadership Lessons & Asian American Challenges
#38 - Leadership Lessons & Asian American Challenges: This episode starts my new assignment at Langley AFB in earnest. Quickly learning some leadership lessons and impacting policy were first takes. Being back in the US after two yea...
#37 - Off to Langley and Settling In
#37 - Off to Langley and Settling In: This episode lays the foundation for the next assignment at Langley AFB, with continued antics through story telling. It's a good start and the recognition from Osan comes in 9 months later. &nb...
#36 - Thailand, Wrapping up Korea, & Are my orders right?
#36 - Thailand, Wrapping up Korea, and Are my orders right? This episode wraps up my assignment at Osan AB in Korea. I take a trip to Bangkok, Thailand that was just amazing. In wrapping up two years in Korea, I'm getting rea...
#35 - A Strike, Wheelchair BBall, and a Trip to Indy
#35 - A Strike, Wheelchair BBall, and a Trip to Indy. This episode shares a bit of a continuation from last week. I share my personal perspectives on being in Korea and seeing the culture and contemplates the what if's and the what was! ...
#34 - A Rice Cooker, Special Guest, & Huge Award!
#34 - A Rice Cooker, Special Guest, & Huge Award! This episode is another exciting one with special guest Ken Bryson who was stationed with me in Korea. He shares both amazing memories and reflections on his time in Korea. In additio...
#33 - I'm 30? & How Long is One Year?
#33 - I'm 30? & How Long is One Year? This episode continues my tour at Osan. We're pretty busy and I turn 30! It's traumatic. Then, the time comes to decide where I"m going next. You won't believe where I choose. A little shopping a...
#32 - Going to the Holt Orphanage!
Going to the Holt Orphanage! A very exciting episode. This is about my first visits to the Holt Orphanage in Il-San. I have a tribute for my Mom and learn a lot - more than I ever knew growing up. Most exciting, two very special guests. ...
#31 - Lovin' Rice Paddies, a Car, and Workin' Hard!
Lovin' Rice Paddies, a Car, and Workin' Hard! This episode shares more of the arrival at Osan Air Base in Korea and learning more about the Korean culture. I buy a car in Seoul, and start my job in earnest through the departure of one bo...
#30 - Golf Tourney Win & Off to Osan AB, Korea
Golf Tourney Win & Off to Osan AB, Korea: As I leave Randolph AFB, I win the Tom Terrific Golf Tourney and pack up to leave my first assignment. Off to Korea, the next couple of episodes were in many ways very significant in my caree...
#29 - A Big Decision & Finishing At Randolph
A Big Decision & Finishing At Randolph. This episode finishes my time at Randolph AFB and how I made the decision between the options for a one-year overseas assignment. I meet an influential general, have more career experiences and...
#28 - Plane Crash, Playing Banker, & Big Award!
Plane Crash, Playing Banker, & Big Award! This episode has so many events! We continue my first assignment at Randolph and how I depended on friends. MWR is responsible for both programs and activities across the entire base populati...
#27 - Name Change & General, Was That YOUR Foot?
Name Change & General, Was That YOUR Foot? This episode has me learning about my new job and responsibilities. I change my name for the fourth and fifth time, make some great friends, and some lieutenant antics.
#26 - Commissioned! & A Call To Action
Commissioned! & A Call To Action, This episode finishes up the time at Officer Training School with a special guest, Colonel Ken Bryson (USAF, ret) who was in my class with his perspective. I get my assignment information and we grad...
#25 - Officer Training School!
#25 - Officer Training School. This episode sadly speaks to a baby thrown in a dumpster. Unlike me, it was not along time ago in a land far away. It was in the US, a week ago. The baby was found alive, though critical. Then, this e...
#24 - More Chi Chi's, An Intruder, & Off to OTS
#24 - More Chi Chi's, An Intruder, & Off to OTS: This episode takes me back to the Hampton Chi Chi's, and then a surprise stint in Richmond. I'm accepted to OTS, and not before we have an intruder in our home! It's a roller-coaster r...
#23 - A Bigoted Customer and Two Moves
#23 - A Bigoted Customer and Two Moves. This episode is a little short because I pulled my back earlier this week, so please bear with me. This episode continues my career at Chi Chi's in Hampton and a move as a plan for upward mob...
#22 - Grandmothers and Chi Chi's!
#22 - Grandmothers and Chi Chi's! In this episode, I'll share some stories with grandmothers and experiences in the first year or so of Chi Chi's. I hope you'll find some humor, leadership lessons, and unique experiences from the early 1...
#21 - With Love to Barbara Ann Holton Terwilliger, 1935-1983
#21 - With Love to Barbara Ann Holton Terwilliger, 1935-1983. 1983 was a major year in my life. So many rainbows and three purple rain, rather thunderstorms. It was one of the most turbulent year of my adult life. I leave the...
#20 - Zipping Through School and An Adoption Surprise
#20 - Zipping Through School and An Adoption Surprise. As a listener warning, this episode contains content which some may find disturbing. The episode updates where I am in advancing in the Air Force and mostly on how I ear...
#ST 11 - Alaska - Fjords, History, and an Orca!
#ST 11 - Alaska - Fjords, History, and an Orca! This is a an amazing state and a must see. From the fjords to the culture of the Russian Orthadox Church to indigenous animals, there is so much to see. There is something for ev...
#19 - More AF Jobs and Trips Back to the Farm
#19 - More AF Jobs and Trips Back to the Farm. This episode continues my Air Force career with transitioning to a new job, continuing my academic career, and trips home. There is a poignant story when Mom and I take a road trip. &n...
#ST 10 - Aruba, The Happy Little Island
#ST 10 - Aruba - The Happy Little Island. Short Takes are back after a week hiatus for the holiday. This week we are going to the Happy Little Island known as Aruba! I’ve been to Aruba at least a half dozen times and we’ll explore what I...
#18 - Air Force Supervision & Chicken Head Soup!
#18 - Air Force Supervision & Chicken Head Soup! This episode will explore my experiences at Langley, more time at Pizza Hut, and starting school. That is a whirlwind to be sure! Being a new supervisor has its challenges, new f...
#17 - So Long Nellis - Hello Langley!
#17 - So Long Nellis - Hello Langley! This week is a day early and I first send my American listeners a hearty Happy Thanksgiving Day and to others, a happy festival holiday according to your national celebrations of thanks! This week’s episode...
