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Enter, some basic finances. This episode is the first in a series of simple coverage of finance topics that the podcast has otherwise deviated from since approaching the simple living realm. Today is 401k and The Stock Market.   Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Why does simple living live so symbiotically with FIRE? Well if it ain't obvious, or to have your reasoning validated, listen to this week's episode! We talk about the modern mindset of consumption and how we (my family) have deviated from the path to lead a simpler life and reach FIRE sooner. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

"Wow, 2021 sure outdid 2020 didn't it?" *Another year later "Wow, 2022 sure outdid 2021 didn't it?" We can let the year rule us, or we can rule the year. It's about what you choose to do. And I've talked about it plenty, how time and what you choose to do with it is everything. But it's not something people take very seriously. This episode will cover what types of goals one might set for the year, with comparisons to the very real goals we set as a family. Be it a financial goal in general, setting a budget, investments, or just taking on a new skill or hobby- you've got a whole year to gain some mastery in it. Don't waste it! Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Yowza, if I may, it has been a long while since an episode has been uploaded. If you're a previous listener and you recall, I took a hiatus to pursue a certification in my career, and I got that certification! And it paid off! But now I'm back and excited to bring more episodes to you with a lot of coverage of the familiar and expanding into new territory. This first episode of what we'll call season two will serve as a short welcome back and brief overview of things to come. So jump in and stick around for more FIRE movement talk, finance and investing, money and frugality, simple living and mindset discussion. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! Check out the new Etsy shop! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

We're at a quarter of one hundred episodes. What got us here? What on earth have I made you listen to so far? How have you made it this far!? This is episode reflects on the past 24 episodes, and what we've discussed along the way. It's as much to share with new listeners as it is to remind the long-time listeners of what subjects to refer back to. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for an important announcement about the show. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

M I N I M A L I S M What is the minimalist mindset when applied to our finances? How does one apply the concepts of financial minimalism to their life? Let's break it down and talk about how to lead a furgal and simple life through itty bitty baby steps into a full-blown financial minimalist life. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever thou shalt wish to! The music for the episode was produced by CARBS. The Buddhist on Death Row by David Sheff The Heartbeat of Trees by Peter Wohlleben  

That's a good question, and I have answers. There are so many avenues to invest your money in: Brokerage accounts, real estate, old-fashioned cattle-drawn grain mills, and precious metals to name a few. That third one not being as lucrative as it once was. But let me talk about how I would invest my own money in today's episode. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever your pretty little heart desires. The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

We're a species that has overcome magnificent odds to get to where we are today. From the ages of early man to modern man, we relied solely on ourselves and our tribes to acquire and survive on our needs. But have you ever wondered why our lives went from simply satisfying our needs, to working so hard for our wants? On this week's episode we'll cover just how far we've deviated from the path of hunter-gatherer mindset, to the mindset of living that Gucci lifestyle the uber-rich live everyday. Prepare for some history, but of course, some lessons in how understanding finance and our own capabilities to provide for ourselves could mean an earlier retirement for us. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

Do you have kids, want kids, or know someone who has kids? Do you know what kids are? If you say yes to any of those questions, then this episode will shed light on how you or someone else may be eligible for a class-action lawsuit against- No, I'm just kidding. This episode is about teaching your kids about finance at different ages. How do you involve them in financial decisions that won't overwhelm them, or invest in their future? What lessons and skills can they be taught to make an even brighter individual as far as financial well-being and overall morality go? We'll cover a little bit of all of that today! Follow Frugal Noodle Wherever You Wish! The theme for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

No, we're not leaving you behind! No matter where you are in your life, what you face, there's a way to make things work. And this applies to retirement, as well. So, let's talk about some different examples of where one might be, and regardless of how hard it will be, you can still retire. 25 years old without any savings? Let's make it happen cap'n. 35 and only invest 3% of your income for the last 10 years? Chet-u-betcha we'll get you on track. 65 without a dime saved? Well, let's have a hard talk. We'll discuss these three scenarios, plus a BONUS scenario just so we cover a little bit of every potential situation. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Living with early retirement in mind, or living to want less, or living frugally, isn't just a part of anyone from birth. There are many concepts that need to be understood. So what led me to understanding this lifestyle and becoming a part of it? Why am I pursuing it today? That's what we'll discuss this week. Apologies for missing an episode last week. Our daughter brought back a cold to share, so we were all quite wiped out and I made the ill-fated mistake of not pre-recording something before heading out on our camping trip. Stick around to the end of the episode to find out if we broke our $300 camping trip budget! Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

For all the people who aren't vacationing in Rome, there's plenty that lives by "when in Rome" on any trip. Who said you NEED to spend a ton of money just because you're on vacation? Of course, tourism marketing will tell you that. But why should you listen? We vacation a few times a year. Often it's by camping, which is by far the cheapest way to vacation. But even when we're not camping we still manage to save as much as possible on our travel so we can put more money toward an early retirement. Listen on for what areas you can trim down costs, but still get that much-needed reset. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

Wanting to retire early begets a frugal lifestyle. A frugal lifestyle begets a smaller environmental footprint. And thus, the FIRE movement is actually better for the environment. It means, buying less of the things you don't need, wasting less by wearing purchases out, and appreciating simpler things like nature, because it is a much more affordable experience over lavish cruises and the like. This week's episode is a bit philosophical and is subjective of my own opinions. But, in this world, it's difficult to debate whether we should do the best for our planet, or not. Hint, we should. So, fasten in, and prepare yourself for a greener future, both financially and environmentally.   Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

What can't you subscribe to nowadays? From entertainment to food, video games to cars. I shiver in fear of the future where no one owns anything, but rather pays for temporary access to the things we want and need. This week's episode doesn't necessarily discuss the social issues that subscriptions pose, so much as it discusses the financial aspect of our increasingly subscription-wired minds. Let's talk about how there are many more subscriptions than those that call themselves a "subscription." Anything can be budgeted as a subscription if you do the right math. And through viewing our regular purchases in this light, it is much easier to understand how much we really spend on certain areas of our budgets. Follow the Frugal Noodle wherever you please! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Understanding where you are from the top of any mound, hill, or mountain is key to knowing how far you've got to go. The same is true for tracking your net worth compared to your financial goals. If you've determined that an early retirement is your goal, then you gotta figure out where you stand! This week we'll talk about exactly that. And of course, I'll throw in an obscure analogy along the way. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish. The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Welcome back to the third and final part of the crypto series. We've covered the basics and history of crypto (in a very compressed fashion), now let's talk about how one might get involved in this movement. There are many exchanges, many currencies, and many things to be aware of as you wade in these waters. I've got some tips to stay secure and protect yourself against scams that might lead you to a drop-off without your water wings. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! Affiliate links to where I invest. The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

It's easy to look at your recent raise or your pay increase for your new job opportunity as a way to financially access nicer things. You're making just enough to get by one year, then the next year you can afford a nicer apartment and car, as well as some other goodies you couldn't before. But, should we be asking ourselves how we can afford more things? Or, how we can live with less? This episode will cover the financial independence seeker's bane, lifestyle inflation. You make more, so you should be able to afford more, right? Technically, yes. But if you want to retire early and enjoy your time more than your things then maybe the answer should be no. Let's share the experience of your's truly so you can learn before making the same decisions as I have. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Kurzgesagt's video that will make you appreciate your time more.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

Welcome back to the second part of the three-part series involving crypto! You've made it this far and now we're ready to cover some of the latest happenings and leading ups to today for crypto. It's an interesting world we find ourselves in. When imaginary currencies have their worth inflated by the richest man on the planet, and just as easily the same man pulls the rug from under them. Yes, I'm talking about Elon Musk and his hot and cold relationship with Bitcoin and Doge. Let's cover some more of today's world in crypto and talk about my time spent in crypto before we return in part three where we'll cover how YOU can get involved in the scene. If that's what you're aiming for. Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

We, human creatures, are easily convinced by the flow of the crowd around us (most of the time). But one thing that the majority of us hardly question is if we should really be living in debt for the bulk of our lives just as most of our fellow human creatures are. And what makes it even harder to question the notion is when some debts are categorized as "good". On the path to early retirement and financial independence, the question of taking on debt will come up often, especially earlier on. But, I think a shift in perspective on what debt really is makes the decision to take on more an easier one to make. Follow the show wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

Finally, the first part of a three-part series covering crypto! There's a whole love to cover, and not even three episodes will cover everything. But, it will get you started in understanding crypto well enough to start taking advantage of it like so many other people already are. Today, we'll cover the basics, define some terminology that will help us comprehend what crypto really is, and we'll do a quick overview of the history of crypto. Prepare to feel a little more confident when you stumble upon a conversation involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, or even Dogecoin. Thank you for listening! Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

It's easy to get caught up in any mindset or lifestyle and neglect to enjoy the scenery, smell the roses, or appreciate the moment. I would wager that it's even easier to watch the time fly by when living a goal-oriented life like the FIRE movement. However, it doesn't have to be that way. And every effort to enjoy the moments on the route to early retirement will be the difference in being happy on this path, or miserable. This week's episode shares the details of what our goals look like, and how we celebrate along the way. Be sure to follow the podcast wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS. Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.  

There are many things, tangible or otherwise, that make us humans weak. The flu? Skipping breakfast and being asked to work through lunch? What about love? Or money? Most of us would do anything for our loved ones, and a lot of us would do some silly things for money. But, what happens when two things that make us weak cross paths? Or even butt heads?   Follow the show wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

This pandemic has been eye-opening to many of us in many ways. We've learned a lot about ourselves as much as we have our fellow humans. The experience I share with my wife taught us that we never really took the time to understand our money or how to cultivate a brighter financial future. Of course, we learned so much more than what we did about money. But on this week's episode, I'll be talking precisely what we learned about investing, debt, and early retirement through the pandemic.   Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

I was terrible at saving money only a few years ago. I made a pretty terrible salary for my position, and made somehow more terrible decisions with my money despite it. My situation was entirely different, but so was my mindset. I had a financial awakening (having a child), which taught me to be better about where my money was going. This episode, we'll talk about how much the average person saves, how you can save more, and why the standard savings account is actually a poor place to hold money for the long-term. For all things related to the FIRE Movement, financial independence, retirement, investing, and debt, follow Frugal Noodle for the latest episodes!   Follow Frugal Noodle and access useful resources! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

I remember when I started my first job and HR asked me how much I wanted to contribute to my 401k. Late-teens me had no idea what a four-hundred-one "K" was. It took me a while to really understand what a 401k was, and then I discovered the Roth and Traditional IRA. There's some complexity to retirement accounts, but this episode will shed some light on the basics! We'll also discuss the basics of ETFs and Index Funds.   Follow Frugal Noodle and access useful resources! The music for this episode was produced by CARBS.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

There are many ways to interpret where you stand financially. But what if your goal is Financial Independence? Where do you stand? Where are you headed? And where have you come from? Early Retirement is a lot easier to understand when you have a roadmap to guide you there! Follow Frugal Noodle wherever you wish! The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. ____________________________________________________ Check out the Mint budgeting tool. Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps.   Disclaimer: This content is NOT financial advice. All financial decisions made by you as a result of this content are at your own discretion.

There are more people that live in debt for the majority of their lives than not. It's astonishing to lead the lifestyle that's been so baked into us without stopping to consider that maybe there's another way. Do you need to have a car payment until the day you retire? What about a mortgage payment? Or a credit card bill that haunts you every month (or maybe several credit cards)? Let's talk about how debt is easier to approach and eliminate from your life by switching up some lifestyle choices. Follow the show on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Spotify. The music in this episode was produced by CARBS.

Sometimes we face a concept that takes math to understand and we say, "naww, I'm not making my brain work on that today." But I promise, understanding the math behind retirement is so much easier than AP Calculus or something similar. Heck, I graduated high-school only requiring two years of math and I can wrap my head around how I plan to FIRE (American schooling FTW). Let's talk about early retirement and the 4% rule.   Follow the show on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Spotify. The music in this episode was produced by CARBS.

There's a lot that can push you into chasing retiring early, but we all have our own reason unique to ourselves. As an introduction to the podcast, I want to share my reason for jumping in on the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) Movement.   Follow the show on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Spotify. The music used in this episode was produced by CARBS.

What confuses you about money? If you're like me from only a few years ago, I had no idea how growing your money worked. Investments, retirement planning, and finance, in general, were quite lost on me for years. But now I've set down a road of educating myself on how money works, and how to make it work for me. Let's talk about how you can take on your debt, start investing, and plan for your retirement today, in this show dedicated to explaining the confusing aspects of all of the above, and then some. Including what this FIRE movement that you'd be hard-pressed not to have heard of, is all about. Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's taking Millennials by storm, and Gen-Z is on board as well. So don't miss out by subscribing and following Frugal Noodle on social media.

Listen in for where the show is heading.Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.The music in this episode was produced by CARBS. 

    I am a fan of many things: food, like salami, flowers, like roses, and historical figures, like Joe Louis, to name a few oddly specific things. And this week’s guest happens to fit the bill on those things while she produces some No-Grav Space Jazz as I call it, or Relaxing Bagel Making Music as she calls it. My guest this week is Salami Rose Joe Louis (Lindsay Olsen).    We dig into her music, of course, and talk about her past endeavours as a scientist. Her latest album, Chapters of Zdenka, was released in December, and it follows up her previous releases excellently keeping to the lush sound she’s known for. So dig in for this chat and be sure to check out the music of Salami Rose Joe Louis when you’re done-- you will not regret it. Follow Salami Rose Joe Louis on Instagram, Spotify, and Bandcamp. Follow Nonthelesser wherever you wish! The music in this episode was all produced by Salami Rose Joe Louis:Intro - I Miss You So18:55 - Are You a Glacier?29:05 - Cyanotype of Blue46:25 - To Take and to Wander56:50 - Pillows (Prelude to Science Album)Outro - Why Do You Care When I’m Gone

There’s a groupie in all of us. And that groupie dreams of the day they can have a conversation with their favorite artists. Well, this groupie just had that opportunity with this week’s guest. Honus Honus (Ryan Kattner) of the band Man Man has been a pianist, singer, and writer of music that I’ve been in love with since about 2008. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness the live show five times now and can promise you this: even if you feel the music isn’t your most favorite thing in the world, you’re going to have THE best time.  We cover a whole lot, from influence to band name ownership, infomercials about walking, and a love song for Ma Anand Sheela from the documentary Wild Wild Country. Those last two subjects come out of Man Man’s latest album Dream Hunting in the Valley of the In-Between, a culmination of where Honus Honus’ career has led him to today. So come on in for this show that I’ve been anticipating for months now. You’re lucky I’m willing to share! Follow Honus Honus on Instagram.Follow Man Man on Instagram.Check out Man Man on Spotify.Check out the merch on Bandcamp and Sub-Pop Records. Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish! Music used in this episode, all from the album Dream Hunting in the Valley of the In-Between:Intro - Hunters18:10 - Animal Attraction32:40 - On the Mend47:20 - Goat1:02:20 - Lonely Beuys1:10:40 - Sheela1:20:30 - Powder My WigOutro - The Prettiest Song in the World

You know when you stumble upon an album that you are captivated by from beginning to end, no matter how many times you listen to it? That's how I felt about my guest's album upon discovering it. Of course, I'm referring to Air Con Eden by Jerkcurb (you know, in the title).Jacob Read, Londoner born and raised, has an identity in music as well as visual art. He's operated under the name Jerkcurb, a solo project, as well as the band Horsey. His art takes on bold lines and even bolder colors, which he also uses to accompany his music for EPs and his album.We talk about the art of his parents, the childhood friends he grew up with, and get into the assembly of Air Con Eden and the music videos around it. So come on in for this chat and bring a picnic basket (you'll get the reference once you listen).Follow Jerkcurb on Spotify, Instagram, Bandcamp, and YouTube.The art of Jacob's Mom.The art of Jacob's Dad.Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish! Music used in this episode produced by Jerkcurb:Intro - Midnight Snack20:26 - Timelapse Tulip45:40 - Wishbones54:46 - Somerton Beach1:13:00 - Aquarena SpringsOutro - Night on Earth This interview was originally recorded on September 13th, 2020

Video games have been a defining influence on me since I was old enough to twiddle my thumbs (really about four years old). The stories, the art, the music, it all comes together for some of the fondest memories. But as games and the development of them has become more accessible to indie developers, they also have broken away from catering to as broad of an audience as they can. My guest this week happens to be one of those indie game designers who marries the subject with his life involved in music.Cosmo D (Greg Heffernan), has brought a universe to life that can easily be filed under "Offbeat." His world set in a city named Off-Peak is layers of characters who's narrative ranges from troubled to devious, atop jazz and electronic composed by Cosmo D himself. Enter a semi-open world of problems to solve, dystopian corporations, decisions to make, pizzas to bake, and outlandish characters all designed to cause some level of discomfort.With Saturn V, Off-Peak, The Norwood Suite, and Tales from Off-Peak City Vol 1, there are four titles to enjoy, with Off-Peak being free in the Steam store. We'll cover some of the processes behind developing his games in Unity, what could've been in Unreal, and where he's planning on taking the player in his work-in-progress fifth entry. We also talk about his time spent in music as a classically trained cellist and being an instructor for game development at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Naturally, we go off the rails as well, so prepare for more than all of that! Follow Cosmo D on Steam, Twitter, check out his website, and join the Discord.Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish!Music used in this episode with Cosmo D's approval:Intro - Tales From Off-Peak City Vol 1 - Theme22:30 - Young Bruce in 30845:34 - Jan and Clarice1:01:13 - Caetano’s Joint1:17:56 - The Final Look

Cut those stencils and rattle up some Krylon, we're getting into the arts of the street. Graffiti, roller pieces, wheat paste, and installations. I thought it proper to cover this topic following my interview with my guest last week, Justin Pape. Check that out! A lot of story and insight on a Canadian artist with a passion for music and being environmentally conscious.Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish!The music in this episode was produced by Cro_ft.

I have always had a love for street art, and it started in high school. This boy who grew up in the country loved the culture behind the form of expression in the city. Or at least the culture as I understood it.This week's guest is someone I discovered back in those high school days when I was turning garage sale stickers into pictures and phrases and slapping them in the boy's locker room at school. Justin Pape was known as We Kill You (WKY) when I discovered him. His street art was incredibly simple, featuring a black sharp toothed mouth and round eyes on a white background. It was the minimal look that attracted me at the time. And upon rediscovering him, I found that he'd taken his art to professional heights.We talk about his early days getting into art, from making skateboard decks, to wheat pasting his WKY art throughout Toronto, Ontario. His time spent designing art for the hotel industry, marketing pieces for Indigo Books, sculptures for galleries, and record sleeves for musicians. There's much more and a lot to walk away with this week, so tune in! Follow Nonethelesser on Instagram, leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Justin Pape on Instagram, and check out his website.The music in this episode was produced by Cro_ft.

You ever question life as it sits before you? What about time on a cosmic scale? Even if you haven't, this episode is a great example of two humans (admitedly strangers to each other) just talking the time away about many of life's ponderings. Yes, my guest is a musician, but it's pretty clear from the beginning that there's so much more to the arists you know than the art they share.Let's talk with John Moods, Berlin resident with musical talent, a poetic approach to writing, and a lot of philosophy to cover. We cover many topics, from his travels through nature in Europe that ultimately led to his album The Essential John Moods, to Elon Musk's Neuralink implanting a chip in a pig's brain. It's one of my favorite discussion yet, as we go well beyond the art and get into so much more.Follow John Moods on Instagram, Spotify, and Bandcamp.Follow Nonethelesser wherever you please!Music used in this episode with John Moods' permission.Intro - John Moods - "I Wanted You"  

Hey everybody, just wanted to reach out on this election day eve to remind you all of something that I feel is important. Follow Nonethelesser on Instagram, leave a review on iTunes.

You made it back for part 2! Or you skipped part 1 and should go listen to that first. Either way, I'm coming back at you with some more spooky stories to read fit for this Halloween special. Including one story that nearly has me throwing up on the microphone.I recommend you listen to this episode at night to feel how I felt while reading these stories. Reading these stories alone led me to cling to my dog, Fable, because I needed to have something to offer up any demons that all the dark energy may have attracted. Fortunately, it didn't come to that... Yet.Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish!The outro for this episode was produced by Cro_ft.Links to stories:No Arms Or LegsI think I saw a siren in Biscayne BayChristmas Day baby teethHeavy BreathingThe most unsettling thing to ever happen to me.Strange Song From The Forest. Follow Creatrix_B on Instagram.Singing in the ForestSomething attacked us when I was a kid

There's something bumping in the night for many people around the world, and it's different for everyone. In this episode, my wife, Emily, and I explore stories found on Reddit that are allegedly true. Haunts, horrors, and encounters with the paranormal, and even some encounters with our fellow human that simply feels off.While digging into these experiences, we also talk about our own experiences as well with the paranormal and trenchcoat-wearing concert-goers. We talk about watching The Haunting of Bly Manor and, of course, Hubie Halloween, both of which are on Netflix. So join us for this night of spooky story reading in preparation for tomorrow's part 2, where I continue the story-reading solo!Follow Nonethelesser wherever you wish!Follow Emily Buchanan's artist Instagram, and find her on Etsy!The main theme used in this episode was produced by Cro_ft.Links to the stories used in this episode:I ran an estate sale in an old bungalow. There was something in that house.My close friend purchased a haunted house. (REMOVED)My Paranoia Possibly Saved Mine & My Friend's LivesMy aunt’s experience in a nursing home.UNDER POST: WHAT ARE SOME SERIOUSLY SPOOKY TRUE STORIES? (REMOVED)My First & Last time in Leigh Woods. Find ProdbyUnhingxd on Soundcloud.She just stared at me… Find InkandLemonade on Instagram.Some thing was on my back porch last night, it was not human.Somethings on my back porch last night and it wasn’t human, -updated-I saw something my puny brain immediately tried to reject. 

Ghouls, goblins, witches, and werewolves, they're terrifying. And most likely not real. But we humans have been attracted to fear they and other monsters have instilled in us for millennia. We're the only species intellectual enough to conjure up such stories, and thus the only species to also find it enthralling to explore these imaginings.But why?Let's talk about that in this Halloween bonus episode to kick off my favorite holiday of the year (even in 2020). Today we talk about some of the science behind feeling scared, while tomorrow and Saturday, Devil's night and Halloween respectively, will be for sharing spooky stories found on Reddit. I'll be joined by my wife for the first night, but then I go solo. Prepare an extra pair of pants! Follow Nonethelesser wherever you can!The body's response to fear.Deer remembering their encounters.Who enjoys fear and why?Even more reasons people enjoy fear.

With this week's episode featuring an artist of story-backed portraits, I thought it fitting to read a couple of these stories to you as a bonus episode. So relax, and treat this as an audio-book of short stories of lust, daring, and deception.  Follow Nonethelesser on Instagram. Leave a review on iTunes!Follow Ebb & Flo Studio on Instagram, and check out her Etsy.Part 1 of Edna and Jerry - EdnaPart 2 of Edna and Jerry - JerryPart 3 of Edna and Jerry - MaudPart 1 of Juicebox and Annabelle - JuiceboxPart 2 of Juicebox and Annabelle - AnnabelleThe music in this episode was produced by Cro_ft. 

I trust you guys. Enough to present to you, Emily Buchanan, my wife. The owner and artist of Ebb & Flo Studio, where she paints exquisite portraits of people's pets and sells prints of some of her more- unique pieces (did somebody say, ogre?). From Shrek to Furby, to your cat in 1920s speakeasy clothing with a raunchy story behind it, Emily paints it all. We talk about the challenges of social media, calling a project complete, and how parenting can be the ultimate motivator to put your nose to the grindstone to chase a dream down, wrangle it by its ankles and hogtie it with whatever length of rope you can find at the time. We were drinking El Pensador, a Tempranillo from Campo de Borgo, Spain. I give it a 3.5 for a juicy fruity approach to $9 when we bought it. The no-nose review (Emily) gives it a 3 for being cheap and delicious at the time but leaving her with a headache the next day (she's a lightweight so don't take that to heart). Follow Ebb & Flo Studio on Instagram, or check out her Etsy!Follow Nonethelesser on Instagram to socialize.The theme for this episode was produced by Cro_ft. Shoutouts!Aimee HooverFreak of Paper   

On this bonus episode inspired by this week's guests, Shiro Schwarz, we talk about analog synthesizers and one of Rafael Marfil's favorite entries to the catalog.Listen to my interview with Shiro Schwarz from earlier this week.Subscribe to the podcast and follow Nonethelesser on Instagram.The theme for this episode was produced by Cro_ft.Sourcing:A history in analog synthesizers.The Prophet 5 by Sequential Circuits.

For this week's episode, you're going to want to either strap in for interplanetary travel or strap on your dancing shoes, because this duo from Mexico City is producing music that is out of this world and easy to get down to (just ask my daughter). Pammela Rojos and Rafael Marfil have been producing music of many genres together for a long time under various names. Shiro Schwarz, however, is one that joins a lot of that previous influence to create some that is as funky as it is poetic.We talk about what goes into their music, where their music has brought them, grabbing breakfast with Nicolas Jaar, and what advice they have for aspiring creators. It's not hard to fall in love with this sound, so why not meet the people behind it?Follow Shiro Schwarz on Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, and Bandcamp.Follow Pammela Rojos and Rafael Marfil on Instagram.Check out Star Creature's website.Follow Ekkah on Instagram and Spotify.Follow Nonethelesser on Instagram.Music used in this episode with Shiro Schwarz's and Ekkah's permission:Intro - Shiro Schwarz - "Burning Inside"7:50 - Shiro Schwarz - "Jupiter Dreams"8:50 - Shiro Schwarz - "Burning Inside"16:25 - Ekkah - "After Me and You" (Shiro Schwarz remix)42:50 - Shiro Schwarz - "Electrify"43:50 - Shiro Schwarz - "Under the Moonlight"1:04:55 - Shiro Schwarz - "Secrets"Outro - Shiro Schwarz - "Burning Inside"This interview was originally recorded July 31st, 2020.

You read that title right. I read my review of My Friend Nick by Joseph Hood, this week's guest. Make sure to listen to that interview. After my review of his debut, I'll let you know how to win a free copy of My Friend Nick (hint: the details are below)How to win a free copy of My Friend Nick as well as a copy of his upcoming release The Bride of Warren:- Be 18 or older and a resident of the United States.- You MUST leave a review for Nonethelesser in the iTunes store.- Gain a bonus entry for following Joseph Hood and Nonthelesser on Instagram. Follow both accounts and gain TWO bonus entries.The music used in this episode was produced by Cro_ft. 

In today's episode, we talk with Joseph Hood, the indie horror author whose debut from 2019 has pushed him to pursue his career as a writer even harder and tackle his second novel which is set to release October 30th of this year. Even if you're not a fan of horror, his writing might still be up your alley. With a plot that is driven by its characters, My Friend Nick feels more on the spectrum of a thriller novel than true horror.I feel that Joseph's work is certainly worth the attention and you should order My Friend Nick before his second book, Bride of Warren releases next month. He's an author that understands the human experience from each of his character's perspectives, and I am excited to watch his list of titles and talent grow. Follow Joseph Hood on InstagramFind his novel My Friend Nick on Amazon. Follow Nonethelesser on InstagramThe theme in this episode was produced by Cro_ft This episode was originally recorded June 7th, 2020

That's right, an extra bonus episode to kick off Nonethelesser right on its launch week.My interview with Ted Feighan (Monster Rally) was a great discussion, and we talked a little about his latest album Castaways Volume 1. But now that I have it in my hands, I think it deserved its own little bonus breakdown.I'll walk you through the beauty of this gatefold and the music inside.Jump on in, 'cause the water's fine! Keep up with Nonethelesser on InstagramFollow Monster Rally on InstagramStream Castaways Volume 1 on Spotify or BandcampThe theme in this episode was produced by Cro_ft

This bonus episode is a follow up to our first interview which features Monster Rally (Ted Feighan).I did some digging into the history of the Exotica genre, which definitely has a lot more to be understood than what I discuss here.Be sure to listen to my interview with Monster Rally, which inspired this research.Follow Nonethelesser on InstagramFollow Monster Rally on InstagramThe theme in this episode was produced by Cro_ftExotica on WikipediaUS history during the 1950s 

This, the first episode of Nonethelesser, features my interview with Ted Feighan, the man behind Tropicalia Hip-Hop instrumentalist, Monster Rally. We talk about his business he operates with his wife, Valley Cruise Press, as well as some of his work under the alias, Shah Marg.I've been a huge fan of Monster Rally since late 2018, and even my Spotify reminds me of it when he made my most-listened-to artist of 2019. His sound is extremely easy to get into, but unique from the lo-fi hip-hop scene that, at times, feels a bit overcrowded. Give this sound a chance and you'll swiftly fall in love.Monster Rally Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DtnSKmpjFGUzZcccWfG43?si=GEoI8itJSMyrAb1U_4pxFwInstagram - https://instagram.com/tedfeighan?igshid=12w2ewoadz06eWebsite - https://monsterrally.co/Shah MargSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hqKyKiV3OB8g8Z1Wd0ZBN?si=jc3NuvlLQ1il6oDcIqNVVgValley Cruise Press - https://valleycruisepress.com/Gold Robot - https://www.gold-robot.com/Music used in this episode:Intro - Monster Rally - "Lovely You"23:20 - Monster Rally - "Sister Owls"29:45 - Monster Rally - "Chaska Beach"30:25 - Monster Rally - "Green Magic"39:27 - Shah Marg - "Desert"46:03 - Monster Rally - "Flight to the Jungle (Landing)"47:30 - Monster Rally and Rumtum - "Coasting"Outro - Monster Rally - "The Big Surf" Find Nonethelesser:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nonthelesser_podcast/This interview was originally recorded August 3rd, 2020.