Loz Cook
To Whom It May Concern: Unsent Letters
Everyone has moments in their lives where they wanted to write a letter, get things off their chest or just express thanks, happiness, disappointment, grief, or anger. We read and discuss some of those letters. NEW Episodes every Monday morning 5am MST.
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Episodes
Episode 9: Dear Bully (With Special Guest Sean Leslie) 23.06.2025 37:03
Warning. This week we talk about bullying and we understand this can be triggering and upsetting to hear. Some strong language included. Good Morning! How’s it going? In this week’s episode Loz, Breanne, and Special Guest, Sean share their personal experiences with bullying during their childhoods. Loz reads a heartfelt letter addressing a former bully, reflecting on the emotional scars and the jo...
Episode 8: Dear Dad on Father's Day (with Guest Letter from Bri) 16.06.2025 29:16
In this episode, Loz and B discuss personal updates, family dynamics, and the emotional weight of a heartfelt letter written to a Distant father. They explore themes of guilt, grief, and the complexities of familial relationships, particularly in the context of childhood, addiction to Alcohol, and politicaldivides. The conversation emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and the healing pow...
Episode 7: Dear Comfort Zone (with special guest Maria Hopwood) 02.06.2025 27:02
Good Morning. How's it going? We're so glad you're here. On this week's episode Loz and B are joined by special guest Maria Hopwood. We discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone. Maria shares her personal letter to her comfort zone, detailing her journey of overcoming fears andembracing new challenges, including starting her own business and networking. Loz reads a letter to the...
Episode 6: Dear Young Women's Camp (with special guest, Irena Jerome) 26.05.2025 31:54
WELCOME BACK. We missed you. In this week’s episode of To Whom It May Concern, we welcome special guest, IrenaJerome and explore themes of nostalgia, creativity, and personal experiences through letters. We discuss the beautyof notebooks, the struggles of using them, and share humorous and poignant memories from youth camps. We also discus, as always, the importance of community and connection th...
Episode 5: Dear Disney (with special guest Andrea Harris 19.05.2025 34:36
In this week’s episode Loz, B, and special guest AndreaHarris, share personal updates and experiences, before they delve into thesignificance of Disney parks in their lives, exploring how these experiencesintertwine with grief and healing. The discussion also highlights differingperspectives on the Disney experience, showcasing the emotional connections andcritiques surrounding the parks. We explo...
Episode 4: Dear Sore Losers 12.05.2025 21:27
Good Morning, How are you doing this week? We hope its a great week for you. On this episode We discuss the ups and downs of life, the importance ofcommunity and connection, and the art of gracefully accepting defeat in games. B shares a letter to sore losers and we share personal anecdotes about relationships, family, and the joy found ineveryday moments. Loz reads a heartfelt letter celebrating...
Episode 3: Dear Mon Mothma 05.05.2025 23:14
Hey there, How's your week been? In this weeks episode, we talk about personal experiences related to life changes, self-expression through dance, and the empowerment found in sharing letters. Loran reads a letter to the Star Wars Character Mon Mothma, and the song Brasso. B reads a letter to Budgens to express her annoyance. We talk about dance, processing emotions and the liberating nature of se...
Episode 2: Dear Suffolk Refuse Collector 28.04.2025 22:43
Hello Listeners. How was your week last week. We hope it was everything you needed it to be. This week on To Whom It May Concern, Loz and B, discuss Dark Skies, and the importance of preserving darkness. Loz reads a letter to Crosshatching and Loz reflects on his creative process and the meditative quality of drawing. B reads a humorous letter of apology to a refuse collector, highlighting the cha...
Episode 1: Dear Season 2 21.04.2025 27:20
HELLO! How are you doing? It feels like it's been a long time. Too long. However, we are here, you are here and we have letters and you have ears. In this week's premiere episode Breanne reads a letter to a Sunset Nemesis, and Loz reads a letter to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We hope you'll join us this season with new letters, new and returning guests and a lot of chat.
Episode 30: Dear Christmas 23.12.2024 45:51
Well Happy Holidays Dear listeners. This week for our grand, season 1 finale, we have not one but two special guests, Andrea Harris and Irena Giraud. We have a great Letter from Breanne, to Christmas, where we talk about traditions and the complexities of Christmas. We also chat about our favorite moments from the season and Loz reads a letter to Breanne. Some of the topics we talk about include:...
Episode 29: Dear Alice 02.12.2024 36:30
Tis the Season for To Whom It May Concern. Welcome to December and our penultimate episode of the year. How was your weekend. We hope it was great. This week Breanne talks about an extremely toxic boss she once had that shaped her future work ethic, and Loz delves into the toxic aspects of fandoms, particularly focusing on gatekeeping behaviors that discourage inclusivity and enjoyment among fans....
Episode 28. Dear Me, December 7th 2023 25.11.2024 38:27
Happy Thanksgiving Week. In this episode we delve into personal letters that reveal emotional insights, around grief and the process of writing as a form of release. Breanne reads one of her most vulnerable letters since the show started, and Loz reads a letter to Best selling author Melissa Gilbert and Eating. We chat about the joys of food, culture, and the connections formed through shared meal...
Episode 27: Dear Estartit 18.11.2024 23:49
Good Morning, How are you today? We hope you are well and in this week's episode, Loz reads a letter to the safe place in his mind, a beach in Estartit, Spain. Breanne reads a letter to a neighbor that regularly leaves their car idling t 6A.M. in the morning. Some of the topics we discuss include: Safe spaces in our minds can help us cope with stress. Memories of childhood vacations can shape our...
Episode 26. Dear Carmelita (With Special Guest, Joanne Grace) 11.11.2024 43:45
Hello. We hope you are well. Just a couple of things about this episode. TRIGGER WARNING: This week we talk about suicide and the event's surrounding a beloved friend that died by suicide Also, we apologize. Our guest's audio track was corrupted. We edited it to the best of our ability and we hope you give the episode a listen and push through to the really important conversation about suicide....
Episode 25. Dear Freddy Kruegar 28.10.2024 28:54
Welcome Welcome. Happy Halloween In this week's episode Breanne reads a letter to Activists. It's not Halloween themed, but bygones. Loz reads a letter to Freddy Kruegar. We talk about a bunch of things related to both letters and include some of the following: Loz completed a long-term project and feels relieved. B is working on a second draft with mentorship support. Writing can be both challeng...
Episode 24: Dear Shirley 21.10.2024 24:32
Hiyaaaaah, We hope you had a great weekend and we hope this week will bring you all the good vibes you need to thrive. In this week's episode Breanne reads a letter to a friend about a discussion they had about Hen Doos, and Loz reads a letter to the woman who fired him from a previous job. We talk about some of the following in this episode: It's important to be honest about your feelings. Weddin...
Episode 23: Dear Mr. Why? 14.10.2024 26:21
Welcome dear Listener. We hope you are having a good day. We wanted to start this episode with a trigger warning . This episode discusses events that involve abuse and sexual abuse. If you or anyone you know is the victim of abuse, sexual or otherwise, we send all the love and healing to you. This week Breanne reads a letter from an anonymous listener to their childhood abuser. Loz reads a letter...
Episode 22: Dear Shadow Man (with Special Guest Andrea Harris 07.10.2024 37:53
Hello dear Listeners. We welcome you again to our podcast. This week we are rejoined by recurring special guest, Andrea Harris, with a letter to a Zambian teen named Falista. Our second letter of the week is from Loz, who reads a letter to an ominous figure he has seen twice in his life. In this episode we discuss the following topics and more: Altruism often comes with feelings of helplessness an...
Episode 21: Dear COVID Me 30.09.2024 33:53
Welcome to Whom It May Concern. Today's episode is equal parts traumatic and funny. Everyone has a COVID story, and Loz reads a letter to himself while he was in hospital with COVID19. And, Breanne reads an unconventional letter to Hairdressers. Topics in this episode include: Loz’s experience having COVID-19 and being hospitalized, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges they faced. ...
Episode 20: Dear Senator Vance (With Special Guest Ruth Tremlett) 23.09.2024 38:42
Welcome back! How are you doing? This week on To Whom It May Concern, special guest Ruth Tremlett Joins us with a letter to Senator J.D. Vance. Loz reads a letter to his mum, modified from the words he shared at her funeral. Some of the things we chat about include: Teaching critical thinking is essential in politics and education. Family comes in different shapes and sizes, and biology does not d...
Episode 19: Dear Chilli 16.09.2024 26:32
Hi there. We hope you had a great weekend. We have another episode for you and a wonderful letter from Breanne to Chilli. Loz reads a letter to Childhood Intensity, and we talk about reclaiming childhood passions and laughter. If you would like to be a guest and read a letter you have written, we'd love to have you on the show. Or if you feel like you want us to read your letter, we would love...
Episode 18: Dear West Side Story 09.09.2024 35:29
Hah Low! How are you doing this week? We are back with another episode and two more letters just for you. Just a quick note. Inexplicably, we went on a tangent before we even got to our letters in this episode. Loz talks about how he had an old-man accident while swatting at a wasp. And, a whole eight-minute conversation about wasps ensued. We will totally understand if you skip to the 9 minute ma...
Episode 17: A Series of Short Letters on Death 02.09.2024 39:42
Hi! We hope you have great plans for the week. Thank you for making us a part of that. This week’s episode is somewhat different. Loran has a series of short letters to several people regarding different aspects of death and funerals. Please join us for this honest and cathartic episode. We discuss loss, but also hope. For ease of navigating the episode, here is a time stamp for each individual le...
Episode 16: Dear Mr. Chaos Boots 26.08.2024 34:10
How's it going today? Got anything exciting planned for this week? We hope so. On our episode this week, we have a returning guest, Andrea Harris, who despite Computer issues, provides us with the reading of her letter to her rescue cat, Mr. Willoughby, a.k.a. Mr. Chaos Boots. Loran Reads a letter to an author Friend Clint Edwards. If you have an Unsent Letter, you would like to share with us,...
Episode 15: Dear Pied Wagtails 19.08.2024 34:43
Helloooo. How was your weekend? We hope you had a blast, or we hope that your weekend was just what you needed. This week on To Whom It May Concern: Unsent Letters, Loran reads a letter to People with Fear and a little revelation he had, while Breanne reads a letter to The Pied Wagtails of the world. We hope you are well, and if not, we hope that writing an unsent letter will get you a step closer...
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