Mostly Minutia

Carmen Mazzola got married exactly one day before Italy's severe lockdown. Thus far, Carmen and her husband Giuseppe have spent every day of their marriage inside their house. Only one at a time being allowed to leave for groceries with a signed permission slip.   With the relaxing of restrictions this week, all Italian citizens are anxiously awaiting the exhale. Especially, Carmen. Carmen is owner and head chef of cooking school and restaurant La Cucina Del Gusto in Sorrento. She works with world-wide clientele seeking to learn authentic Neapolitan recipes for pizzas and pastas. Sorrento is a coastal town that is dependent on tourists for its survival. For Carmen, the question is when will people begin to travel again? Sign up for a class with Carmen chefcarmensorrento.com Send Carmen a note chefcarmen77@gmail.com Music by Chris Zabriskie Check out Creative Mornings and take a virtual field trip. Listen to Routines & Ruts Podcast Follow Host @colleenlindl Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Ben Dederich is a grocery clerk at a co-op in Madison, Wisconsin. Since becoming an overnight essential frontline worker, Ben has dealt with everything from panicked customers to his own anxieties about his daily multi-exposure to a potentially lethal contagion.  Music by Chris Zabriskie - album "I Made This While You Were Asleep" Track "I'm About To Do The Second Hardest Thing I've Ever Done" Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Courtney Seiberling, is a Yoga Instructor and Author. In this episode, Courtney and I talk about her book "Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas - 10 Principles for Peace & Purpose".  Courtney shares a bit about her background, how she got into yoga, and what is yoga. She explains the yamas (how to treat others) and the niyamas (how to care for yourself). Then we break down two chapters from her book. At the very end, Courtney shares two detailed personal accounts of how the practice of these principles have physically manifested in her life. Practice the yamas and niyamas with Courtney on youtube @Courtney Seiberling Buy "Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas - 10 Principles for Peace & Purpose" on Amazon or courtneyseiberling.com This episode of Mostly Minutia was recorded and mixed at Fairfax-Village Studios by the talented Matt Sav. Book a recording session with Matt @fairfax-village.com Music by Chris Zabriskie off the album "I Made This While You Were Asleep" Check out Go Help Yourself Podcast Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan          

Scott Marvel is the president of Daily Planet, a commercial production company based in Chicago with a focus on humanitarian projects. He is also the founder of Give A Shirt, a non-profit organization helping the homeless get back on their feet. In this episode, Scott shares with us the story of his Grandpa Rudy’s death and how this one event has shaped his life. Watch Scott's films here Follow Scott @teetsy Donate to Streetwise by getting a shirt @giveashirt.net Donate to Streetwise straightaway Scott's Funeral Playlist "I'm Not Here" on Spotify Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Emily Lindl is part of the Steamfitter’s union Local 601 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For almost a decade prior, Emily worked as a Flight Attendant for Midwest Airlines. In this episode, Emily shares how at the age of 30 she began a whole new career in the male dominated field of steamfitting. *Note: A steamfitter works on and installs heating, cooling, gas, and process piping. In layman's terms, a steamfitter's main goal is to make sure whatever's flowing through the pipes keeps on flowing. Emily works with pipe made of stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, brass, pvc, cpvc, and poly propylene to name a few. She knows how to cut and bond all these materials and her favorite material to work with is copper. Emily's favorite offset to design is a 45 degree offset which helps with what’s known as the pressure drop. Music by Chris Zabriskie Wonder Cycle off the album Divider  This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. A coworking space in Hollywood equipped with quaint working nooks, creative souls, and plenty of espresso. epiphanyspace.com Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

*For anyone who has ever felt swamped, imprisoned, paralyzed or had panic attacks over their student loan debt this story is for you. In 2012, Hillary Carroll graduated with an MFA from UCLA. Between her loans, interest accrued, and capitalized interest she owed 130K. This story is about how she paid it off. Follow Hillary @debt_free_hillary Hillary’s Equation for Monthly Interest Accrual: Principal Balance x Interest Percentage Rate (8.25% = .0825) Divided by 365 = Daily Interest Accrual Daily Interest Accrual x 30 = Monthly Interest Accrual Music by Chris Zabriskie off the album Divider Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Cruz Flores and his wife Dawn were expecting the birth of their son Henry on Valentine’s Day. So, it came as a surprise when they found out 2 1/2 mos prior to his due date that Henry needed to be born right away. This is his story told by his Father Cruz Flores.  Music by Home off the album Resting State Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Mario Pendilla is a Camera Operator on hit Fox show MasterChef. He also happens to look fresh fresh fresh in his Jordans. The third in this series on Sneakerheads, Mario Pendilla takes us on a trip through his closet. A self-proclaimed NON-Sneakerhead, Mario owns 35 plus pairs of Jordans. Each pair of shoes in their original box, some duplicates, but each boasting a photo on the exterior of the box of exact contents inside. I ask you, is this man not a Sneakerhead or is he just really really organized? You be the judge.  Music by Home off the album "Resting State" Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover art by Evah Fan      

If you love Airmax and cooking then you'll love Ben Kronick. Ben is the in-house Chef on hit Fox show MasterChef and Ben LOVES sneakers. Ben began collecting sneakers in college and boasts knowledge when it comes to boutique sneaker shops around the world. Winning the chase on highly sought after shoes is Ben's game. Especially, exotic pairs of Airmax like the duck hunter camos, the animal pack, and customs by dank&co featuring actual swatches from Kobe Bryant's jersey. This is an indulgy episode. Sort of like eating bone marrow. Bon appetit! Dank&Co Custom Footwear Design @jwdanklefs French Culinary Institute Sneaker Freaker Magazine Nike Doernbecher Hospital Freestyle Project Boutique Stores Kith LA+Brooklyn Ubiq Philly Size? UK Concepts Boston, NY, UAE Atmos NY Rif LA Undefeated US+Japan Flight Club Clot Music by Home off the album "Resting State" Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover art by Evah Fan          

According to an article in Forbes "A Sneakerhead is a person who collects trades and/or admires sneakers as a form of hobby." and according to Urban Dictionary, "One who is in love with but not limited to Jordans, Forces, Dunks, Maxes, etc." And I would say Forrest Tagliamonte lives up to this expectation. Pushing upward of 200 shoes, mostly Jordans and Airmax Forrest enlightens the soul when talking about style. Especially when it comes to what you put on your feet.  *Note: During this interview, Forrest kept it real classy. Gold chain, black form fitted jeans, pair of Tiffany Dunks and a white T-shirt with The Notorious BIG quote "And if you don't know now you know". Masters of Air Vol 1 Documentary by Nike Fresh Dressed Documentary Sneakernomics: Are Sneakerheads Important? Forbes Article Music by Home off the album "Resting State" Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple     Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years by sending out little prayers and even by physically making room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is Part Three in a series regarding making space for another.  Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths www.feelsprettyawesome.com Follow Kristen @feelsprettyawesome Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years. She sent out little prayers and even physically made room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is Part Two in a series regarding making space for another.  Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths www.feelsprettyawesome.com Follow Kristen @feelsprettyawesome Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Epiphany Space Cover Art by Evah Fan        

Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years. She sent out little prayers and even physically made room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is the first in a series of three regarding making space for another.  Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths www.feelsprettyawesome.com Follow Kristen @feelsprettyawesome Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Epiphany Space Cover Art by Evah Fan    

In 1994, Cheli Clayton was at the precipice of her soon to be flourishing film career. She had just quit her stable job at UPS in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, ended a relationship, moved to Los Angeles and fortunately was in the right place at the right time and landed herself a job on a major motion picture. That motion picture happened to be Nixon directed by Mr. Oliver Stone. Not only did Cheli receive an up close and personal intro to "hollywood power", but she also walked away from that movie with her own #metoo story. For over 20yrs, Cheli Clayton has worked in the Camera Department. Her portfolio en masses both movies and TV shows. Cheli is married and has two children.  Newsweek Article regarding Oliver Stone's comments in reaction to Harvey Weinstein's allegations Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan       Cover Art by Evah Fan

Jack Somers is a Marine Corps Capt. In 2010, He was deployed to Afghanistan and upon returning began to experience seizures. Jack became medically separated from the Marine Corps in 2012. He is the creator of Relobase. An app helping service men and women with their relocation. Every year approximately 1.3 million service people and their families relocate. Relobase helps each service person to not only find a place to live but also where to find groceries, dentists, and doctors down to specific details like finding an apartment with windows facing west.  Follow Jack Somers @captjacksomers Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session epiphanyspace.com Cover Art by Evah Fan                

Jack Somers is a Marine Corps Capt. In 2010, He was deployed to Afghanistan and upon returning began to experience seizures. Jack became medically separated from the Marine Corps in 2012. He is the creator of Relobase. An app helping service men and women with their relocation. Every year approximately 1.3 million service people and their families relocate. Relobase helps each service person to not only find a place to live but also where to find groceries, dentists, and doctors down to specific details like finding an apartment with windows facing west.  Follow Jack Somers @captjacksomers Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session epiphanyspace.com Cover Art by Evah Fan    

Happy International Podcast Day! What a better way to celebrate than to interview someone who also hosts a show! In this episode, Pam Atherton and I talk everything curiosity. Pam Atherton is an A plus, top notch, knock your socks off interviewer and host. She has a beautiful voice and she happens to be a personal hero of mine. Pam has worked in radio for years. She is the host of "A Closer Look". Her tagline, "We go where curiosity takes us" and this tagline explains Pam to a T. She has interviewed a plethora of guests from olympians and life coaches to celebrities, and authors. Her guests include Cher, Willie Nelson, Carl Reiner, Madeleine Albright, and Buzz Aldrin to name a few. Pam gets an A for hospitality. Her bedside manner is on fleek. She makes her guests feel welcome and showers them with compliments and thanks them for their time. She also reads their books, which, as I found out, is a practice that sometimes other interviewers do not partake in.  A Closer Look acloserlookradio.com Carl Reiner Interview How to Talk to Practically Anyone About Practically Anything by Barbara Walters Audio Technica 2020 Mic DIY Sound Booth internationalpodcastday.com Music by Home Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Comedic Writer and Producer Norm Hiscock has written for such famed shows as Kids in the Hall, Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill, Parks and Rec, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Norm is lovable, interesting, and willing to explore all possibilities in a conversation. Kids in the Hall - Dr Seuss Bible Sketch Kids in the Hall - King of Empty Promises Kids in the Hall - Dipping Areas Sketch Music by Home - Drawing The Blinds Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Jean Villepique is an actor, writer, and improvisor. She’s had recurring roles in shows such as 30 Rock, Up All Night, The Office, Baskets and HBOs Sharp Objects. She currently stars in NBC’s new Comedy “AP Bio”. In this episode, Jean talks about her blog Griefing; A series of very raw essays  surrounding grief. Specifically, her grief. After a few years of considerable loss several miscarriages, rounds of IVF, and the loss of her Father, Jean has opened an intricate peering into the hardship as well as sobering comedic aspects of life and death.  Griefing Blog Follow Jean @villepique Music by Home Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan      

Robert Warner is a queen. He's everything one would ever want in a man. He's charming, well-rounded. He grew up sailing, dirt biking, and horseback riding. He's 6'3". He studied the culinary arts, spent time as a funeral director. He's funny and he's a Drag Queen. Robert is the creator of a beautiful character who seems to evolve with the shifting of the light. A creature known as Onna Rampaige. To us civilians a walking piece of art. When Robert and I sat down to interview we were complete strangers. Thank you to Tyler Faison for introducing us and thank you to Leland Bobbe for the use of his image for this episode from his Half-Drag portrait series. This is Robert's coming out story.  This episode is dedicated to and in loving memory of Lindsay Chain. Onna Rampaige Fan Page Follow Leland Bobbe @lelandbobbenyc Half-Drag Portrait Series Music by Home Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Chris Chism is Assistant Director of Music and Worship at Cathedral of Hope Church in Dallas. Cathedral of Hope is known as the largest gay church in the world. From a young age, Chris knew he was gay. However, it took years before Chris was able to fully come out of the closet. A coming out story that spans 31yrs, Chris calls it "becoming his true authentic self." Not hiding. Not living in shame. His road to authenticity.  Follow Chris @chrischism Don't Stay There Music Video "Deadbolt" Song Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan    

In celebration of Happy Pride, the next three episodes are dedicated to "Coming Out" stories. Theresa Vitale is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer. At 10yrs old Theresa knew she was attracted to women, but it was during her freshmen year of college that she decided to tell her Mom, which Theresa says constitutes her coming out story. In this episode, in impromptu fashion, Theresa's beautiful bride-to-be Heidi happens to walk in the room while we are recording and to our surprise gets on mic with us and weighs in on the conversation by sharing her own story. A huge namaste and thank you to Heidi and Theresa. Aaaaand a huge congratulations to Theresa's sister Roseanne and the birth of her new baby girl Anastasia. Follow Theresa @theresavitale21 Music by Home "Climbing Out" off the Album "Falling Into Place" Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

In this episode, Joe Pacella talks about his love for Metallica as well as working on the cult movie "The Room".  Joe loves Metallica. He loves Metallica enough to have seen them 91 times (and counting). Joe owns 700+ wearable Metallica items; 450 of those being concert tshirts. In 2013, Joe won a contest called The Ultimate Metallica Giveaway. He submitted a photo of himself in the middle of an auditorium surrounded by all his tshirts and he won. He was flown to Detroit, given a guitar from the band, and attended a meet and greet. Joe first started listening to Metallica in 1985 in Germany where he grew up and his first concert was in 1987. Joe often travels to international shows with two Norwegian friends whom he calls The Vikings. Joe also is the only person I've ever met who has worked on the cult film "The Room" directed by oddly famed Tommy Wiseau. Joe loves "The Room". Or should I say he loves to hate "The Room" since three times he tried to quit but the film wouldn't quit him. Joe works in the film industry and has worked on shows like The Closer, Nip/Tuck, 24, Glee, and Code Black.   Follow Joe @joeydabox This episode recorded on location at Fix Coffee and Epiphany Space. Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Kit Karzen feels compelled to tell the stories of social justice and environmental change through the medium of Photo Journalism. He has covered the Black Lives Matter movement, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and most recently the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock. This is Kit Karzen's account of his week at Standing Rock Sun Nov20 2016 to Friday Nov25 2016. Follow Kit @kitkarzen  Interview with Wes Clark Jr organizer veterans4standingrock Forgiveness Ceremony with Veterans Music by Jordan F and Chris Zabriskie Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan                

Loretta Owens has been a professional Perfume Spritzer and  Fragrance Model in the fragrance department of Sephora for 16yrs. In 2015, Los Angeles Magazine did a piece on Loretta, "LA Archetype: Perfume Spritzer". The piece encompassed Loretta's passion for fragrance, her knowledge of top, middle, and base notes, and her recollection of each scent in her store by nose which is over 100 fragrances. Thank you to LA Magazine and Molly Longman for connecting me with Loretta.   Link to article "LA Archetype: Perfume Spritzer" Molly Longman is a Freelance Journalist who writes intriguing articles for Teen Vogue, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, and LA Magazine. Follow Molly @mollythemess  Follow LA Magazine @lamag This episode of Mostly Minutia was recorded at Epiphany Space in Hollywood, CA. Epiphany Space is a non-profit co-working space. It's quaint, cozy, quiet, and has complimentary espresso. Book a co-working session epiphanyspace.com Music by Max Justus Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

In the spirit of Rodney Dangerfield's "What's a bath without bubbles?" What's Thanksgiving without Gage? Gage Agnew is co-host of the Almost Adults Podcast and a very generous co-host at that. Gage and I talk about his moving to Los Angeles at 21 not knowing a soul, going on the WTF Podcast and asking Marc Maron what the line is between networking and talent, and ultimately carving out a creative and relational life in the City of Angels. We also talk about Gage's sweating, men being dominating at grocery stores, and whether or not Gage relates to being a Millennial. A big shout out to Thank You Internet Podcast for the use of their sound bites. Almost Adults Podcast Follow Gage @gageagnew Music by Home Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Bonnie Terrill is the proud owner of the clothing line Wiener Winks. This episode takes place at the Twin Cities Pride Fest where Bonnie has set up a booth of merchandise. On our adventure, we also meet Marc Holley a former Marine now business owner of Atlas Defense Minnesota; a company that teaches situational awareness and fire arms training. We also meet Mark Steiger President of Pink Pistols Twin Cities, DeWayne Davis Pastor of All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church and an old college friend of mine Katrina Plotz who spells out everything Gender Identity from Non-Binary to Cysgender to the current definition of Queer. *Since the recording of this episode, Katrina now goes by the name Sawyer and prefers he/him pronouns.  *A gentle word of caution: This episode deals with male genitalia. Not the physical form but the drawing and artwork of male genitalia. Follow @wienerwinks Follow @atlasdefensemn Music by Home and Chris Zabriskie Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Singer/Songwriter Michael Swan shares his creative process, how he found his voice, and how he ultimately chose music over flight training.  Listen to Michael on bandcamp Thank you to Company Brewing Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan    

I rarely hear people say they love Los Angeles. Do Kim is an exception. Not only does Do love LA, she also spends time regularly praying for the city and the artists that reside within. Originally from South Korea, Do is part of the 1.5 generation; kids who immigrate before their teens. And though the city of LA is not her homeland, Do takes full ownership of it. Always speaking a blessing over the businesses and the people even in the midst of traffic. Music by Home and Euneverse Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Husband, Father, Photographer, Documentarian, Navy Man, BMX Rider. Casey Smith is a man of renaissance. In this episode, Casey shares his passion for BMX, the Navy, and what it took for him to finally realize his capabilities as an individual. Music by Jordan F and Chris Zabriskie Casey's Documentary "Balance". BMX rider Tyler Frenzel talks about the tactful balance of being a husband, father, and finding time to ride. Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Jen went on hundreds of dates in order to find "the one". And she found him...through a friend. She also found herself. Music by Chris Zabriskie Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

In 2012, Annika Iltis and Timothy Kane stood at a cliff's edge ready to jump into the mythical world of a man named Lazarus Lake and a race he created so difficult its only seen 10 finishers in its first 25 years.  This is Annika and Tim's story of making award winning documentary film "The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young". Follow @barkleymovie Available digitally worldwide itunes, Amazon,Google Play, Vudu Purchase on DVD/blu-ray barkleymovie.com The Believer Magazine - Leslie Jamison's article "The Immortal Horizon" Music by Red Heart The Ticker and Chris Zabriskie Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Sound Healer Jamie Bechtold shares how sound frequencies help to align her life and how vitally important certain sound frequencies are to our well-being and emotional alignment. The Soundbath Center Follow Jamie @soundbaths Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan      

Professional Hula Hooper Morgan Jenkins talks about how hula hooping changed her life.  Follow Morgan @missmojangles Music by Max Justus Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Hannah Guerra Zlomke shares her journey into hip hop. Hannah spent most of her life in a rural town in Wisconsin. It was at the unfortunate passing of her brother Kyle that Hannah made her decision to follow her dream and pursue dance.  Follow Hannah @hannah_zlomke Music by The Figureheads  Chris Zabriskie  Flynt Flossy    Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Jordan is an actor, writer, comedian, wife, and mother of three. In this episode, we talk about the tensions of being a Mom and pursuing your dreams. We also talk about what she loves about being a Mom as well as the ironic role the comedian plays as the messenger of humor yet usually feeling isolated.  Music by Chris Collins Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

For 30 years, Sal Valdez worked in Education for the LA Unified School District before suffering a major stroke causing him to reimagine his life.  Sal spent 15 years working as an elementary school teacher and 15 more in special education. While some teachers brought their briefcases to school, Sal brought his guitar. He played music and read a lot to his students. He also prided himself on letting each student know he cared for them. It wasn’t unusual for Sal to make a home visit just to spend time talking with the parents and getting to know them. Sal was also very involved with community organizing. He held a position with the teachers union where he got to work on policy. He was also a marathon runner and an avid hiker. Sal felt he was at the apex of his career when in 2006 while on vacation with his wife Martha in the Sequoias he suffered a massive stroke. Music by Chris Collins Random Rab Chris Zabriskie Message To Bears Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Stephanie Beatriz plays Detective Rosa Diaz on Golden Globe awarded NBC show Brooklyn Nine Nine. In this episode, Stephanie and I talk about live theater, being a strong woman, how she maintains balance in her life, and the Rosas she knows in the real world. Follow Stephanie @stephaniebeatriz Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Chris was a scientist. Jane was a coordinator at a suicide prevention center. When Jane discovered Chris' last name was Killer, she had to laugh at the irony. In this episode, Jane and Chris Killer tell the story of meeting over OK Cupid and dating long distance despite being separated by the Atlantic Ocean and several time zones. It all started when Jane decided to set her OK Cupid profile to Jerusalem. Music by Chris Collins Message To Bears Random Rab Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Rania Charfedinne owns Delices De France and prides herself on not only making breads that are all organic and chemical free but also understanding the needs of her customers. Specifically, their sensitivities and allergies. In this episode, Rania's tells of how a young woman from Tunisia with a degree in clinical psychology came to the states, started a bread company in the midst of dire circumstances, and grew in rising confidence. Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

In October 2014, the RiSE Lantern Festival was celebrated for the first time in the United States. Traditionally, this religious festival happens once a year in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But with the help of the Bureau Land Management and engineers to design lanterns with ultra-specific burn rates, the RiSE Lantern Festival was born. In this episode, you will hear why people travelled all the way to the Mojave Desert just to set paper lanterns of light into the night sky. RiSE Festival Music by Joshua James Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

David Spencer is a fan of games. All games, but one of his favorites is Agricola. This game changed David's life. Agricola neither eats nor sleeps, but instead poses you with some of the most infuriating choices you’ll ever have to make…or won’t have time to make. Follow David @davidwspencer Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan  

Cinematographer Giovani Lampassi was filming on location in Louisiana in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit. He witnessed first hand the devastation of the people and how quickly their belongings became reduced to what could fit in a garbage bag. This got him thinking about how he could be prepared for the eventual earthquake in Los Angeles. In this episode, we talk about what a 72 hour bag is, how you can have one, what goes in one and why. Giovani has worked on shows like Party Down, Up All Night, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and SuperStore. He’s known amongst his friends and colleagues as being "uber prepared". He encourages all of his co-workers and family members to have a 72HourBag, and he’s spent hours and hours of his personal time combing over the details of his bag and perfecting it to a science. The Bag The checklist Follow Giovani @giovanilampassi Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan        

In 2003, barely speaking a lick of English, Woojo decided to travel to Vancouver, BC. The plan was study English for six months and then return to Korea, but this never happened. Woojo is now a Canadian citizen. She's married and is the proud mama of a little girl and a little boy. She has also worked on renowned films such as Jurassic World and Superman. And she is fluent in English. Music by Message To Bears Follow @mostlyminutipodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Heidi loves her worms and could spend hours with them. Heidi's worms live in her laundry room in double aerated Sterlite bins. They are part of a type of compost called Vermicompost which is a fancy word for worm composting helping restore nutrients back to our soil. In this episode, I talk with Heidi about the importance of worms and how they effect our soil as well as how to start your own Vermicompost bin. I also talk with Mr. Will Allen CEO of Growing Power home of the largest urban farm in the world. Will Allen has been named top 100 most influential people in the world in Time Magazine. He is on the progressive forefront of teaching people all over the world the importance of worms and how properly using them restores health to the soil.  Music by Crystal Protocol Refractor Waiting For You S.A.M. Follow Host @colleenlindl Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan

Hans Obma enjoys cereal. As it turns out, so do most Americans. It's estimated 49% of Americans start their day with cereal. Each person consumes 160 bowls of cereal each year. Americans buy around 2.7 billion boxes of cereal per year. A study done in 2013 reported $11 billion dollars in cereal sales alone. The US ranks #4 in cereal consumption with Ireland leading the way, followed by England and Australia. In this first episode, I talk with actor and writer Hans Obma about his one true love... cereal.  Thank you to Kellogg's, Gabe Fonseca of Cereal Time, Michael Jamieson of Food Review UK. Follow @hansobma Follow @mostlyminutiapodcast Listen to Mostly Minutia Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Cover Art by Evah Fan