Talking a Lot

A little mini song I created during my Saturday live stream on IG: visit @michaelselsermusic for more!

I sit down with my friend and former colleague Tyler Sanderlin. We talk about the world and stuff. Also included is an original monologue written and performed by Tyler and a new song I'm calling A Dang Ole Possum. Enjoy.

This is maybe a song.

I made it.

I made it. It's featured on episode 4 of Talking a Lot, my podcast.

I made it. It's featured on the first episode of Talking a Lot, my podcast.

I made it. It's featured at the beginning of my podcast, Talking a Lot.

I made it. It's featured on episode 2 of Talking a Lot, my podcast.

I made it. It's featured on episode 7 of Talking a Lot, my podcast.

Zak is my oldest and best friend. He is also co-owner of Wakin' Bakin' restaurant in Mid City and Uptown New Orleans. We talked about starting a business, starting a family, travel, and more. Also included in this episode are an original short story titled "The Tooth Man" and an original song titled "Pigeon Wings."

Sherif is a newer friend who works as a chemical engineer. We discuss life in Saudi Arabia (where he grew up), problem solving, standup comedy, and much more. Following our conversation is a reading from Frank Herbert's Dune, and an original song titled "Pointed Arches."

Jesse is my older brother. He is a chiropractor and a father. Also included in this episode is an original song, titled "Space Age Race to Space."

Hillary and I go way back to earliest childhood. She has studied marine biology, and spends part of the year living in Alaska. Also in this episode is a reading of a chapter from Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, and a snippet of an original song titled "Has it Been That Long?" Sorry I forgot to turn my air conditioner off. Please enjoy and share!

Jude is one of my most inventive friends. We sat down outside of a coffeeshop to talk about living in your car and making order out of chaos. Also in this episode is a reading of "I saw in Louisiana a live oak growing," by Walt Whitman, and an original untitled song. Please enjoy and share!

Irene is one of my intellectual heroes and a good friend. She has studied art history and astronomy, and she teaches astronomy, but we mostly talked about feminism. Also in this episode is a reading of "Pines," an original short story, and an original song titled "Spingle Spielborg." Please enjoy and share!

Chance is an old friend who works with New Orleans youth and plays professional rugby. He is an especially driven athlete, and he shares some tips for achieving goals and bettering behavior. This episode also includes a reading of "Live Oak, with Moss," an original short story, and an original song titled "The Oak Tunnel."