Are We Okay?

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Weekly conversations about creativity, positivity, and purposeful living. Hosted by Chris Lambert.

Chris Lambert


    • Jul 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 43m AVG DURATION
    • 155 EPISODES


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    156 - Goodbye Forever (with Alli Wallace and Weston Scott)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 197:25


    In celebration of THREE full years of the Are We Okay? Podcast, Alli Wallace and Weston Scott drop by the podcast again to talk about how hot it is outside, writing a fantasy novel, dating a murderer, passing up the love of your life to stay with a dolphin, people we've seen naked, a failed bird rescue, avoiding A Silent Explosion, why people stopped going to shows, my sidekick in an action movie, Weston the skeptical ghost hunter, quitting hair gel, the Legend of Big Sandwich, objective facts, cool old guys, Regis on Broadway, what fire is, why Weston got a cell phone, Kai W. Coleman, why everyone needs a Dale, how our dear friend Adam was conceived, Flik's Law, the ultimate goal of Are We Okay?, perpetual impending doom, and what we're going to do next. Then we play 'Two Truths and a Lie', 'Engage In Sexual Intercourse, Form a Domestic Partnership, or Break the Fifth Commandment?', and 'One Word At A Time', before saying goodbye forever.

    154 - I've Touched Every Pea (with Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee Andersen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 40:36


    Chefs Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee Andersen drop by the podcast to talk about honeymooning in France, Craig Janderffelt's list, a Danish cheese festival, the Wee-Wee-nerschnitzel, opening a restaurant together, sleeping in a movie theater, pea splitting accidents, how well they know each other, ham hocks and scalloped potatoes, their morning routine, the aftermath of daily concussions, the members of their staff, and the four things they do every day.

    153 - Chill Out (with Erica Hamilton Kwid)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 67:48


    Blackwater creative director Erica Hamilton Kwid swings by the podcast to talk about forgetting her age, her baby's hobbies, BMX life, a picture-perfect childhood, Central Coast cults, post office tarot readings, Nipomo Mesa murders, working for her mom, what art school did to her art, the real beginning of adulthood, rolling a 50-sided die, taking over the family business, getting amped about stocking apparel, growing up Catholic, renouncing Paganism, seeing God on tv, hypnic jerks, and crying at the Golden Buzzer.    Find her online at: https://shopblackwater.com/

    152 - Is Thanos Really Bad? (with Malik Miko Thorne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 57:14


    Shop owner and DJ Malik Miko Thorne stops by the podcast to talk about being an introvert, still discovering music, record store conversations, curating mixtapes, discovering the wedding industry, growing up in Georgia, opening his own retail shop, coming up with ideas while cleaning his house, short-term optimism and long-term cynicism, going to Sunday school, crying at weddings, and his dream about getting hit by a car.   Follow him on Instagram: @asatelliteoflove Or: @djmalikmiko

    151 - I'm Not Broken (with Ron Vilarino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 60:11


    Father Ron Vilarino drops by the podcast to talk about getting to know his daughter, Marynn, from the photos she left behind, their bookended relationship, who colored the moon, encouraging her to go back to school, taking her back to Bodie, their last picture together, hearing her whisper, searching for a stream in the Sierras, the day he finally bonded with her cat, why he didn't go to her funeral, drinking and driving, the gift of forgiveness, why he changed his mind about being on this podcast, and what Marynn would want him to do. 

    150 - Here's Your Ticket (with Ramon Campoamor)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 118:37


    Podcaster and machinist, Ramon Campoamor stops by the podcast to talk about creating a podcast, getting two people in the same room, paid work vs. creative work, the responsibility of a parent, communicating with your partner, how changing a diaper is like being in a war zone, drifting apart, spanking, tummy time, raising a kid with two different ideologies, whether anyone's parents did it "right", nightmares about dogs, holding other people's babies, cataloging your kids on social media, the evolution of cyberbullying, the presidential candidates of the future, and being tired all the time.   Find him online at: http://ramoncampoamor.com/

    149 - If I'm Your Black Sheep (with Kaci Mallat)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 103:35


    Wedding coordinator and dance instructor, Kaci Mallat drops by the podcast to talk about seeing hail, accepting that weddings never go right, making a bride happy vs. making mom happy, a good 'please' and 'thank you', growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm, teaching kids to dance, getting hangry at a wedding, moving to California without a job, how you're going to remember your life, attending a wedding she didn't plan, her valedictorian speech, the Wisconsin accent, taking the Communion you paid for, predestination, how old you'll be in Heaven, who's going to change your diapers, selling the cows, the pillow she won't get rid of, and her favorite acoustic guitar guy.    Find her online at: http://xoxowed.com/

    148 - That Boy Left (with Glen Tufuga)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 73:03


    Barber Glen Tufuga swings by the podcast to talk about crossing paths in our former bands, learning every blink-182 song, music shaming, Glory of the Hour, Walking Plague, From The Top, Ride From A Stranger, band drama, staying straight edge, watching his parents hustle, texting his biological father in prison, 3 Ninjas, buying a pregnancy test on the Fourth of July, teaching his baby sign language, busting out of church, whether he'll fulfill his purpose, being the greatest Mario Kart player of all-time, and dreaming about his childhood dog.   Follow him on Instagram: @glenxtufuga

    147 - Listen To The Wind (with Michael Sterling)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 63:27


    Future chiropractor Michael Sterling stops by the podcast to talk about being a weird kid, what my girlfriend was like in elementary school, breaking his knee, how people settle on a career path, the good parts of Bakersfield, mountain biking, social media detox, divorce, modern dating, political division, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, seeing Jesus onstage, and watching The Lion King in theaters.

    146 - I Saw Your Guts (with Kasandra de la Rosa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 76:23


    Photographer Kasandra de la Rosa drops by the podcast to talk about how her husband was injured in Afghanistan, working in a specialty group home, watching a homeless guy slit his wrists, loud noises, flying, being murdered by your Uber driver, going on a date with someone you don't know, graduating from high school pregnant, how much math has changed, being a mean drunk, waiting for a kid with colored eyes, No Más Bebés, the nice parts of Bakersfield, nearby towns she's never been to, Word Party, naming kids, getting her tubes tied, giving up scrunchies for Lent, whether God is bilingual, and baby Pickle.   Follow her on Instagram: @kdelarosaphotography

    145 - On Solid Ground (with Patrick Patton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 99:20


    Photographer and musician, Patrick Patton swings by the podcast to talk about binging episodes of this show, why he didn't bring me In-N-Out, dad brain, number bands, trying to make angry punk rock in a perfect household, moving to Los Angeles, becoming a production assistant, Real Love Records, a two-disc soap opera, doing the best you can with what you've got, making music with his wife, playing loud, found time entertainment, receiving a bible for every holiday, why God was the first and best author, and saying goodbye to Mimi.   Find him online at: https://www.patrickpattonphotography.com/

    144 - Be True (with Laurie Woodward)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 57:15


    Author Laurie Woodward stops by the podcast to talk about how to say y'all, feeding cows, getting in trouble for daydreaming, writing her first book, reading The Weekend Novelist, developing craft, Shadow Swine, making Gauguin a villain, researching a skate park, Jojo the dolphin, passing the Talking Stick, the prophecy of Artania, calling each other dodoheads, learning to say no, and getting roasted by her kids.   Find her online at: http://artania.net

    143 - Super Pink and Pale and Weird (with Kyrstynne Coleman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 137:46


    Working mother Kyrstynne Coleman drops by the podcast to talk about seeing The National perform drunk, hiding her mom's cigarettes, the fear of blushing, a sweaty year in Florida, getting back into painting, her husband's gigantic backpack, how insane our feet are, whether her baby is his great-grandfather reincarnated, wanting to be a soccer mom, a missed miscarriage, the inappropriate doctor who delivered her, mama bear instinct, whether her baby can see spirits, words we hate, why she probably won't live past 61, whether some people are meant to die, forgiving your parents, getting married while pregnant, excerpts from her childhood diary, and being framed for drowning a bird.   Follow her on Instagram: @kyrstynne

    142 - Not One Person Is The Same (with Ricardo Cano Hernández)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 50:29


    DJ, radio personality and program director, Ricardo Cano Hernández swings by the podcast to talk about why disco didn't die in Europe, how radio works, pre-recording vs. live broadcasting, making music that sounds good, getting robbed at gunpoint in Mexico, a WhatsApp chat with his whole family, when his dad bought him his first mixing board, cassette mixtapes, attending his first Vinyl Night, when his parents approved of his career choice, where hate comes from, how to trick the human brain, and supporting local music.    Find him online at: http://www.dj-flashback.com/

    141 - Hungry For Father's Love (with Cameron Ingalls)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 71:16


    Photographer and publisher of The Wedding Standard, Cameron Ingalls stops by the podcast to talk about why he turned down my invitation the first time, going out for coffee with young photographers, when God told him to be a wedding photographer, catching a moment, keeping brides calm, taking a personality test, trying not to cough, promoting love, flannel board theology, whispering spy secrets in Muffin's ear, charging what he's worth, and asking people to list his weaknesses.    Find him online at: https://www.cameroningalls.com/ Or: https://www.theweddingstandard.com/ Or: https://www.acaciaproductions.co/about

    140 - Why Are People The Way They Are? (with Clara Cobb)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 92:21


    Psychology student Clara Cobb drops by the podcast to talk about making little sheep out of cotton balls, anxiety, why Fresno gets a bad rap, getting to know strangers, why people are replacing music with podcasts, cults, going on a date with an alleged murderer, Little Words, listening to people's mundane stories, The Moth, Potterless, self-consciousness, how children learn, being semi-homeless, conceiving her child on a Christmas tree lot, moral codes, holding onto some wonder, losing a friend in high school, and being knocked out by a snowboarder.    Find her online at: https://southstreetsam.wordpress.com/

    139 - I'm A Wee Man (with Clark O'Shaughnessy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 32:32


    Cobbler and EDM DJ, Clark O'Shaughnessy poofs by the podcast to talk about making buckles, stealing songs from Soundcloud, walking Trevor the Pug, watching the Lompoc Restaurant get robbed, being proud of his Irish heritage, the story of St. Patrick, his magic tricks, his celebrity impressions, one hit wonders, the Gift of the Gab, four years of sobriety, why he's on the run, and how his pot of gold sparks joy.

    138 - Little Tiny Heartbeat (with Celina Castro)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 88:27


    Celina Castro swings by the podcast to talk about becoming a young mother, single parenting, getting pregnant again, postpartum depression, getting "touched out", crying over laundry, baby wearing, how she's like her daughter, sickness anxiety, a high school lockdown, her brother's overdose, the only time she was drunk, waiting 6 months for cancer results, being angry with God, when her mom moved to Mexico for cancer treatment, Nona's last breath, and the ashes in Lilly's room.   Follow her on Instagram: @celina.raeee Or: @celinaraecastro

    137 - Not Afraid To Fail (with Chelsey Rodgers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 45:26


    Stylist and Heritage Salon owner, Chelsey Rodgers stops by the podcast to talk about enrolling in beauty school, creating her own space, not feeling right in college, co-parenting, making people happy, becoming a boss, learning to appreciate the Central Coast, salon chair therapy, losing both of her parents, being honest about her emotions, running amok with her sibling gang, and taking her first long trip without her kids.   Follow her on Instagram: @salonheritage

    136 - Placenta Oranges (with Adam Niemann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 143:41


    Actor Adam Niemann drops by the podcast to talk about how countries choose their flag colors, writing a musical with Weston Scott, trying out new art forms, Understanding Comics, making a thing vs. talking about making a thing, sharing the stage with Patti LuPone, divas, Robin Williams-level improv, the Six Steps of being an artist, the Trojan Horse of music theory, a hidden message in Jurassic Park, the film school he definitely really went to, celebrity entertainment, fly-on-the-wall documentaries, getting hit by a car while listening to this podcast, Hap-pea and Pea-wee, ping-ponging between the coasts, his Opera-singing pilot father, his casual doula-verse mother, sharing some Flake, finding his tribe, Google Mapping celebrities' houses, the sadness of William Inge, being the orange kid, Weird Al Yankovic, and what a goof means to him.    Find him online at: https://adamniemann.com/

    135 - Be Amazing (with Jessica Chavez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 100:57


    Radio personality and music director, Jessica Chavez swings by the podcast to talk about analyzing radio playlists, why to make an album, who she was in high school, Arrowhead vs. Aquafina, never being good at math, going to Peru on a whim, eating a guinea pig, whether we need a President, Trump's truth, the CEO of the YMCA, political compromise, bugging celebrities, comparing traumas, the people in her nest, being the only friend in her circle without a kid, being 30 and divorced, eating an onion someday, the Twelve Traditions, and why she can't live without Taco Bell.   Follow her on Instagram: @j.2tha.essica

    134 - Hey, I'm 3 Years Old (with Nick Whinnery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 111:13


    Videographer Nick Whinnery stops by the podcast to talk about quitting his job, resurfacing bathtubs with his parents, selling things, being ready for failure, professional fulfillment, the luxury of turning down wack rappers, passing on gym selfies, doing things or not doing things, helping a couple of wack rappers, photoshopping his buddy's face onto a pineapple, downtime anxiety, his selfish reason for being in an old lady's bathroom, getting paid for making people happy, doing free work, why Coca-Cola is successful, astrophotography, what he learned on his only salvia trip, and why YOU are the center of the universe.   Follow him on Instagram: @nickwhinnery Or: @forever_rooted_films

    133 - Everything I've Ever Been, And More (with Mark Velasquez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 156:23


    Artist and photographer, Mark Velasquez drops by the podcast to talk about making people comfortable, being bitter and guarded, losing 250,000 Instagram followers, a nine-and-a-half-hour date, Hot or Not, when to get married, leaving your hometown, trying to find his love of photography again, the best he could do, creative people vs. people who do creative things, his only goal in life, the one thing that's holding you back, trying to draw what his cousin Memo was drawing, being accepted into the only college he applied to, the decreasing value of being right, thinking small, knowing yourself through art, why he stopped recycling, Tumblr's nudity ban, going to hell in a handbasket, Occam's razor, opposable thumbs, being simple to know, rarely making mistakes, when he used to be famous, rediscovering Sara, singing in the halls of his high school, and the history of locations.   Find him online at: https://www.markvelasquez.com/

    132 - Regis Philbin, I'm Terrified (with Kyleigh Montgomery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 196:33


    Kyleigh Montgomery swings by the podcast to talk about the tragedy of Country music, running late for everything, dirty chai, the Keto diet, New Year's resolutions, not knowing what to do with her life, growing up in Tennessee, watching her dad write songs, sucking at something until you get good at it, hating photos of herself, the dog filter, plastic surgery, Dallas' butt, why retirement will kill you, what she would do if she knew she was going to die, requesting songs for her dad to play, engaging with customers for real, giving a lady her blueberry muffin, being pressured to buy art, rewatching Friends, music shaming, relaxing in a horse trough, being in everyone's backyard, telling her mom that they were going to Hell, and cracking her head open on Valentine's Day.   Follow her on Instagram: @tennesseelouise

    131 - Gizmo On The Street (with Willie Rodriguez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 77:59


    Truck driver Willie Rodriguez stops by the podcast to talk about pot roast, growing up without parents, the Rampart district, being split up in foster care, a family custody battle, a roach-infested apartment near the airport, the dope dealer who got his mom pregnant, picking a family for his new sister, the decision to take his mom off life support, joining a street gang, making a big sandwich and exploring America Online, chatting with dwn2drnk, tricking out his low rider with mad bass, picking his wife up for their first date, showing his kids what's waiting for them out on the street, his favorite episode of Joe Rogan's podcast, why he doesn't like feeling, being discriminated against, wearing his last pair of Nikes, and miced garlic.

    130 - We Live In A Society (with Brad Eachus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 84:34


    Process Engineer and Project Manager, Brad Eachus drops by the podcast to talk about saving voicemails, the reenactment of a Taylor Swift demo, free writing, brain dumping, wearing a lot of hats, making semiconductors, living in Kentucky for a few months, a Cracker Barrel tour with Opa, bonding with his brothers, finding out what an engineer really does, meeting his wife in an AP class, being in the right place at the right time, interacting with kids, self-employed artist vs. corporate engineer, working in the same building as his wife, gene expression, the potential for regret, working on the biggest fire, and something about broccoli. 

    129 - A Whole 'Nother Human (with Erika De Leija)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 126:30


    Model Erika De Leija swings by the podcast to talk about a bump in the road near her house, following her doctor's instructions, getting sick on vacation, her dad's solution to package thieves, taking modeling seriously, bringing her boyfriend to photoshoots, buying a car or confessing to a murder, being naked in front of a stranger, setting boundaries, insecure models, hyper-focusing on minor details, always being near a fight, looking like Kobe Bryant from certain angles, making her family uncomfortable, the morality of incest, being comfortable with looking natural, being ugly in beauty school, living a whole year as the wrong age, and trying to catch her one-eyed bird.    Follow her on Instagram: @erika_deleijaa

    128 - Marlboro Lights And A Tab (with Dan Quinajon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 87:18


    Photographer and Navy veteran, Dan Quinajon stops by the podcast to talk about hosting a radio show on a ship, working with a local horse whisperer, veteran equine therapy, developing a dust allergy, being his dad's photo assistant, the decisive moment, transitioning from film to digital, the real international language, why we've gotta have Kardashians, the value of a tangible photograph, capturing emotion in a photo, Anton Corbijn, Photoshop vs. autotune, doing horse stuff, taking care of your parents, pouring wine for woo girls, the Grandfather Spirit, the Bushido code, what he hopes he sees when he crosses over, and pooping all over a cop.   Follow him on Instagram: @we_can_be_heroes_just_for1_day

    127 - Stand Taller (with Jasmine Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 116:40


    Podcaster Jasmine Gonzalez drops by to talk about starting a podcast about murder, everyone else's podcasts, her quarter-life crisis, working in wine, trying to save a bird's life, photographing dead animals, crime scene photos, killing your spouse, guilt and innocence, the power of suggestion, dreaming of McDonald's, ceramics, social anxiety, typing, reading more books, emotional hoarding, controlling the chaos, having young parents, the day we find out about aliens, the beautiful music that plays after we die, and coding our Myspace pages.   Subscribe to the Drunk In Crime podcast: Or follow her on Instagram: @ohjeezjaelynn

    126 - Everything To Do With Horses Is Frivolous (with Aidan Candelario)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 73:49


    Stand up comic Aidan Candelario swings by the podcast to talk about following a backpack unpacking act, types of comedy, a little bit of silence, doing a stand up set for his family, losing a friend over a terrible set, lying to himself, disappointing sequels, watching The Phantom Menace on acid, professional poets, traveling, working in a riding warehouse, whether women enjoy a horse's muscles, the most delicious animal, what we did to dogs, getting bored of heaven, being amorphous and easygoing, and his dad's favorite Smash Mouth album.   Follow him on Instagram: @bicpapermate

    125 - Good For The Soul, If We Have One (with Lauren Jensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 94:01


    Teacher Lauren Jensen stops by the podcast to talk about how much Percocet she has, sitting down during a Death Cab For Cutie concert, a rough neighborhood in Philly, being dropped off in New Jersey with $100, when her mom tracked her down, being saved in 6th grade, getting married in Bible college, the first time she saw her first husband's penis, watching her second husband feed apple juice to his prisoners, getting a thyroidectomy, spending 10 days radioactive in the woods, the ability to feel no emotion, hiding in a bathtub, sending ants to heaven, and the Komodo dragon's dirty mouth.

    124 - Little Sunflowers Around My Pupil (with Derek Woodruff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 88:32


    Musician Derek Woodruff drops by the podcast to talk about Pilot, the pressure of following up a hit, whether Jay Z and Beyoncé sound good together, alternate versions of our favorite albums, The Sids, pulling the plug on Jolly Roger, moving away from home like his Uncle Steve, making it home in time to say goodbye to his dad, dancing to Bobby Brown in his underwear, taking his dad's first guitar down from the attic, rescuing his first drum kit, why he's indebted to Sublime, leaving Little Radar, the only person he'll drum for, Music For Kids, remembering the best parts of his dad, and the number 69.    Donate to Music For Kids at: https://www.gofundme.com/esdp2p-music-for-kids   Or follow him on Instagram: @dpwoodruff

    123 - Just Be Love (with Annie Chabot)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 113:42


    Writer Annie Chabot swings by the podcast to talk about singing along to 80s music, becoming obsessed with Pearl Jam on a bus ride, letting her kids read her teenage journals, how getting pregnant at 19 saved her life, sneaking cookies off the top of her fridge, trying to parent a left-brained child, almost friendzoning her soulmate, testing your relationship on the road, hating math because of her parents' divorce, knocking on the wall so her sister couldn't sleep, puddle stomping, the time her husband gave his kidney away, turning 40, writing a poem vs. writing a song, being homeless for four months, the demon who watched her read the Bible, praying to Satan to find her drugs, suddenly being married to an atheist, and learning a lesson from the emperor moth.   Follow her on Instagram: @anniechabot or @revelmystic

    122 - Limitless Until Proven Wrong (with Nicole Huffman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 124:41


    Boutique manager and medical scribe, Nicole Huffman stops by the podcast to talk about singing compulsively, taking her own pulse, beheadings, being a perfectionist baby, learning how to blink, Smiling Coyote, micromanaging the other preschoolers, merit, synesthesia, JonBenét Ramsey, the implication of an ellipsis, why Santa used the same gift tags as our parents, hearing her eyelashes, where pickles grow, what fire is, weird things we faintly remember from childhood, her first Peter Pan, taking her work failures home, being an ENFP, leaving things better than she found them, her family's intuition, her chronic drug user friend, and an amazing movie about eyes.

    121 - Don't Fear The Unknown (with Mitch Flores)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 72:47


    Founder of Central Coast Paranormal Investigators, Mitch Flores drops by the podcast to talk about a local Satanic ritual murder, the effects of his 12 year-old brother's death, raising a daughter on his own, becoming a ghost hunter, the most haunted location on the Central Coast, EVPs, pressing an axe blade against his head, banishing a spirit from his house, the problem with poltergeists, why you should never use a Ouija board, Rex Krebs' house, climbing into an abandoned house to find the old man he saw in a window, the only time he got scared, differentiating paranormal activity from mental illness, and learning patience from a 4 year-old.   Find him online at: http://ccpinvestigators.com/ Or follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccpinvestigators

    120 - Emotional John Henry (with Biba Pickles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 86:06


    Artist Biba Pickles swings by the podcast to talk about never learning how to drive, being the drunkest person in SLO, getting a God shot, being comfortable in her masculinity, getting into bones and stuff, meeting her mom and her panther tattoo, being the white sheep of the family, why you shouldn't put orange juice in a phone, going Rambo to rescue a rabbit, taking a break from comedy, Becky the heckler, never missing a golden moment to shut your mouth, changing her name to protect herself, believing in The Big Book, living in a world that is chronically pissed off, and putting the finger back on the hand.

    119 - All My Friends Were Animals (with Shaunna Angell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 71:55


    Assistant editor and writer, Shaunna Angell stops by the podcast to talk about the mythical land of Huasna, riding a horse before she could walk, show jumping, having her mom as a teacher, being best friends with her dog, studying kinesiology, being old and hard to get a hold of, the Halcyon Lady in the Lake, associating towns with crimes, not believing in God or math, losing her trainer, how horses lie down, how much I know about dry shampoo, and when hair was a problem for all of us. 

    118 - I'm Just Trying To Experience Things (with Nick Schutz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 87:51


    Musician Nick Schutz sits down in the middle of our tour to talk about playing a closed coffee shop, whether learning magic tricks ruins magic tricks, a cracked windshield, playing for a paying audience, a cat that lives in a bathroom, playing a show for two people, crossing the Navajo Bridge, buying postcards we didn't send, LOTTO GUNS AMMO BEER, the Busta Crack Shack, learning to throw knives, being married by a pikey, finding a specific telephone pole, whether Fresno actually sucks or not, where the second Kris Special album is, relistening to Wilco, being a devout agnostic, and the smoothest cue ball ever produced.    Follow him on Twitter: @nickspitzmusic 

    117 - The Town Is Crumbling (with Erin Kellermann)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 81:23


    Student Erin Kellermann drops by the podcast to talk about what 17 year-olds know about 9/11, why I'm so awkward in the Starbucks drive thru, being afraid of male teachers, living next to a cemetery, taunting demons, almost getting shanked, shoplifting, losing friends to drugs, trying not to step on hypodermic needles at the park, taking care of broken dogs, trying to figure out religion, the five alien creatures that work for the government, huffing gas aliens, and the hole in Antarctica that goes to the center of the Earth.

    116 - We're Just Here For Now (with Dr. Roger Hall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 93:50


    Professor of History, Dr. Roger Hall stops by the podcast to talk about listening to KPIG, how he dresses in the classroom, what he'll say in his retirement speech, making sure his students end up in a good band, collecting projector slides, resisting PowerPoint, working with Debbie Downers, Warren G. Harding, We're In The Money, Georgia font, forgetting his wife's birthday, zigging when they expect you to zag, Calvin Coolidge's sense of humor, pretending to believe in God to get a bandana, what happens to his PowerPoints after he dies, staying up until 4am crying at YouTube videos, a soldier's last letter, reading to his kids, and why today is the best day of his life.

    115 - All Dogs Go To Heaven Too (with Melissa Osborne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 47:08


    Founder of Me-N-Joe's CBD Oil Animal Cookies, Melissa Osborne swings by the podcast to talk about coming back to her home, taking care of a donkey and a horse, how to calm your pets on the Fourth of July, the five favorite flavors of dogs, bringing home strays, why her dachshund no longer smells, driving a semi truck from California to Georgia, going to a seminary to learn about God, taking a traumatic math class, trusting God to take care of her student loans, and how she really lost the top of her finger.    Shoot her an email at: menjoesanimalcookies@gmail.com

    114 - Okay, Now I've Seen God (with Damon Garcia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 100:09


    Progressive Christian vlogger and podcaster, Damon Garcia stops by the podcast to talk about recording rap songs, channeling creativity, leaving his church, Christianity's rummage sale, separating himself from other Christians, whether Trump or Obama is more Christian, the political life of Jesus, Love Wins, the craft of preaching, giving power to the Westboro Baptist Church, changing someone's mind with love, whether God lets bad things happen, thinking his dad wasn't his real dad, and people who don't show up for things.   Find him online at: https://www.godtalkpod.com/ Or follow him on Twitter: @whoisdamon

    113 - You've Got The Wrong Melissa (with Melissa J. Broughton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2018 141:34


    Writer and lavender farmer, Melissa J. Broughton drops by the podcast to talk about finding a place in Buellton, renting with an artist's credit history, growing up in a one-stoplight town, California's cost of living, running away after her divorce, remembering those palm trees, not having the things you thought you would, how writing a college handbook put her through college, being inspired by an airplane thief, her eclectic resumé, ghosting, wanting and not wanting kids, owning her daddy issues, progressing into alcoholism, celebrating her sobriety with a glass of wine, little sprinkles of divine intervention, and drinking Axl Rose's bath water. Find her online at: https://www.facebook.com/mycowboydad/ Or follow Sleepy Bunny on Instagram: @lavender_naps

    112 - Do You Like To Go Downtown? (with Justin Bournonville)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 73:52


    Stand-up comic Justin Bournonville swings by the podcast to talk about finding a Dan Curcio CD at a Goodwill, not living in an igloo in Alaska, 24 hours of sunlight, building his own home, growing a comedy scene, purposely botching the host's name, listening to Andrew Dice Clay on the way to school, joining an orchid club, restoring mopeds, trying to become an Elvis impersonator, 80s toys, what his kids are into, filling the void his dad's death left, giving people a chance, meeting his wife in an AOL chatroom, becoming a Mormon for a girl, being fired by a new pastor, what to do if you're not happy with the way things are going, where all the aliens are, and something called The Dab. Find out more about his comedy showcase at: https://www.facebook.com/events/866603026870181/

    111 - We're Just All Dirt (with Moriah Claire Quinn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 112:02


    Actor, musician, and dialect coach, Moriah Claire Quinn stops by the podcast to talk about not being home for two months, Blindboy Boatclub, psychobabble, the left and right sides of our bodies, sticking your finger between your teeth, being raised Bahá'í, growing edible dates, social media and the inherent sadness of life, slippery slopes, miscalculating the rapture, love wolves, Blurred Lines, those that scream loudest, your internet footprint, being a slave to your cell phone, how things used to was, the faith taters, coming out of the broom closet, the suck that is life, and being excellent to each other.   Follow her on Instagram: @moclaireq

    110 - The Storm In My Brain (with Katie Lawrence)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 87:46


    Actress Katie Lawrence drops by the podcast to talk about occasionally living in Indiana, how 9/11 changed her dreams, the wine trail, Sudden Accent Syndrome, losing her memory, complex partial seizures, remembering blue balls, peeing with the door open, getting a laser in her brain, losing her headphones, whether she'll ever be on stage again, what she knows about Minecraft, having fun with Mormons, why her grandma's ghost won't fix her brain, being ignored by her husband for years, and when Batman died of starvation in her kitchen.    Find her online at: https://katievsepilepsy.blogspot.com/

    109 - You've Been Through Some Stuff (with Shawn Clark)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 78:22


    Singer-songwriter and coffee roaster, Shawn Clark swings by the podcast to talk about killing Jerry by doing this interview, moving to California from Texas, making junk sculptures, roasting coffee in his spare time, his wild dad, taking things apart, intentionally throwing his trombone auditions so he could sit with the cool kids, his first guitar, learning to love Country music, being cheated on, his Tuesday night group, hipster people, uppers, spending two weeks drunk, building a church in inner city Chicago, doing a street corner tour, being a real turd sometimes, not loving church, and being more than this body.   Find him online at: http://www.shawnclarkfamilyband.com/

    108 - Remember When You Were Married?? (with Josh Cornell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 82:37


    Writer Josh Cornell stops by the podcast to talk about the most relaxing song ever written, a play about his tumultuous relationship, making horror films, going to law school, joint custody, tea time, anger, whether protesting can help anything, riling up a whole political party, comments sections, adversarial politics, the God who would send his grandfather to hell, being upset with your parents, raising kids in two different households, whether another God created God, Moon Boy, and Bad Guy Getter. Get tickets for Legally Blonde here: http://smct.org/legally-blonde/

    107 - Share Your Air (with LK Walsh)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 108:45


    Author LK Walsh drops by the podcast to talk about getting an earbud stuck in her ear, creepy beautiful style, moving around a lot, her mom's dating advice, whether she should trust that I'm not a serial killer, having a knife in her purse, a murderer's carpet cleaning bill, what blood feels like, competitive shooting, writing angry but eloquent letters to her parents, reading terrible screenplays, diving with sharks, blowing bubbles at a sea lion, my RMS Titanic obsession, writing inspirational quotes, the laziness of negativity, getting someone to confess to a crime, The Rubber Band, Sensory Integration Disorder, constant rejection, short attention spans on a whale watching tour, taking no pictures on a boat dive, Facebook notifications, OurTime.com, outdoor cats, pretending to know a lot about wine, why Catholicism is her jam, and why you have no idea what she's capable of.   Find her online at: https://www.lkwalshauthor.com/ Get a copy of The Lavender Soul at: https://www.amazon.com/Lavender-Soul-LK-Walsh/dp/0999729802

    106 - Make A Difference (with Trevor Goodrich)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 50:04


    Stryker systems maintainer Trevor Goodrich swings by the podcast to talk about being in class plays with Weston Scott, getting out of the Army, spending time in Thailand and Malaysia, ISIS' downward spiral, the two types of people in the Army, what a psychic told his mom about him, shellfish allergies, the Hoo-ah phase, why Washington is better than California, whether Trump has helped or hurt the military, being an energetic dork, soccer, getting a sign from God at camp, and suicide.   Follow him on Instagram: @hoodrich805

    105 - Can I Die Really Quick? (with Jenny Ashley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018 78:18


    Photographer and singer-songwriter, Jenny Ashley stops by the podcast to talk about what she would do if she could not fail, working on a couple of bad novels, writing a song for gnome-smashing vandals, recording with Jon Bartel, building relationships with her half siblings, getting back into photography, Justin Vernon, disappointing Neal Breton, critical thinking, Elliott Smith therapy, grading papers in the bathtub, making a divorce work, letting boys cry, the missing component of her marriage, praying with her kids, and taking her son to judo class so he won't hurt her. Find her online at: https://www.jennyashleyphotography.com/ or https://jennyashley.bandcamp.com/ Or follow her on Instagram: @jenny_bsides

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