Uncommonalities Podcast

I recorded this episode with Chef Oh, a personal chef for hire based here in Atlanta. He has a great story behind how he has grown as a chef and as an entrepreneur, and he’s honestly just an engaging person to talk to.You can follow and reach out to Chef Oh on Instagram @therealchefoh. He says he is booked up for the foreseeable future, but you have my permission to slide into his DMs.Thanks for listening, my friends. You can support this show by sharing with friends, rating/reviewing/subscribing, and by sending me guest suggestions on Instagram @jimlahey_.

Hey there, welcome back. I recorded this episode with Jenny Holding, who was one of my first guests on this little program. I noticed that she is embarking on a courageous new chapter in her life and career, and so it only felt right to invite her back for a follow up.Jenny’s new studio is called Element Yoga, and they are opening their doors this Saturday, March 20th. I can not recommend enough that you check them out if you can make it Brookhaven and/or are even remotely interested in the benefits of yoga practice. At the very least you’ll have the rare opportunity to see me attempt some kind of funky split or balance pose that I have no business being in.Class schedule and membership info at elementyogaatl.com.Follow Jenny’s goings-on @yoga_jenny on Insta.Thanks for listening, my friends.

Hey look, a new episode. I recorded this one with Nate Jordan, a mutual friend from my brewery days. More than anything this episode was about getting to know Nate and allowing him to share his story, even the tough bits. It was a fun conversation, and I’d like to do more episodes like it.Thanks for listening my friends.

For this episode, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend - Gia Mongell Binner - about her experiences pursuing a career in dance as a performer and a teacher. Gia graduated in 2014 from the Juilliard School conservatory in New York and has since performed on Broadway in An American in Paris.You can support a cause that is special to Gia by visiting the Go Fund Me page for The Commercial Dance Intensive. Contributing to this initiative will help provide scholarships to young dancers who otherwise cannot afford top quality training programs.Music: ODESZA - Say My Name

My friend Rachel set aside time to talk about showbiz, specifically the hard work and variety of expertise that happen behind the scenes to bring your favorite shows to the small screen.We talked a bit about the quiz show scandals from the 1950’s. If you’re interested in learning more, check out the 1994 movie Quiz Show starring John Torturro. The movie was based on the memoir Remember America: A Voice from the Sixties by Richard R. Goodwin.Thank you for listening. If you’re enjoying the show, please consider tricking friends and family into listening to it with you on your next road trip.Music: Hollywood - RAC ft. Penguin Prison

My new friend Lightnin’ Ray and I got together over Zoom to talk about music - playing out in public, his creative process, and how to put your own spin on Christmas music. Lightnin’ Ray currently has a GoFundMe active for the purpose of recording his new Christmas song. You can watch a music video of the song here.You can find more of Lightnin’ Ray’s material here:LightninRay.comMusic - SpotifySocials - Facebook and InstagramThank you for listening.Music: Lightnin’ Ray - Chloe

My new friend Tiffanie Barriere and I got together over Zoom to talk about all things booze and the delightful people who serve it to us.Tiffanie is known professionally as The Drinking Coach, and her experience includes (among many things) consulting for bars and restaurants, competing in and judging for bartending competitions, and most recently hosting personalized classes over the web.Check out her website thedrinkingcoach.com for bookings, and follow her socials below to learn interesting tidbits of booze history and of course to ogle beautiful cocktails.@thedrinkingcoach on Insta@DrinkingCoach on TwitterThe Drinking Coach on FacebookThank you for listening.Music: SG Lewis - Chemicals

My uncle Kevin and I got together over Zoom to talk about his transition from a long and varied career at Pfizer into the world of research and development of psychedelic medicines.This is a great episode to listen to if you are even remotely interested in the medical application of controlled substances such as psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA or if you just want to hear me try as hard as I can not to ask stupid questions for 60 minutes.Kevin works for Gilgamesh Pharmaceutical, which as we discuss in this episode has been particularly focused on the application of psychotropic drugs for treatment-resistant depression, opioid use disorder, and ADHD.If you are interested in learning more about this field, here are a few placed to start:The book How to Change Your Mind by Michael PollanFollowing the research of COMPASS PathwaysSupporting MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies)Following The Trip Report newsletterFollowing Psychedelic FinanceThank you for listening.Music: The War on Drugs - An Ocean In Between the Waves

My friend Scottie and I sat down over Zoom to talk about his experiences as lead singer of the Atlanta-based funk/jam/dance band Voodoo Visionary.As a music lover, there are few pleasures quite like watching a beloved hometown act grow and flourish. I am fortunate to have had that experience in Atlanta with Voodoo Visionary. Scottie and I cover a lot of ground in this episode, from the band’s formation to landing dive bar gigs and eventually playing venues and festivals all over the country.You can find Voodoo Visionary’s music on Youtube, Apple Music and Spotify.Here’s a few other awesome folks we talked about:Breze Schmitz’s incredible artworkThe wonderful Atlanta venue Aisle 5 and the Save Our Stages ActA few more great Atlanta groups - Johnny Awesome, Hedonistas, and Funk YouThanks for hanging out with us.Music: Voodoo Visionary - Off the Ground

My cousin Caroline and I sat down over Zoom to talk about game design and the importance of mentorship.Caroline is a passionate game designer, producer and community organizer. They are co-founder and CEO of BostonFIG, a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to cultivating the next generation of game creators. Caroline also acts as Chief Creative Officer of Incantrix Productions, a game company that specializes in interactive theater events, and as a design cohort and blog editor for the Playable Theater. They teach in the games program at Northeastern University, manage Boston Indies, advise MIT Play Labs accelerator companies, and sit on the game review committee for AIAS.Thanks for hanging out with us.Music: Caribou - You and I

My friend Jenny and I sat down over Zoom to talk yoga, chasing your dreams, and feeling “in control” in 2020.Jenny Holding is the creator of Confidence Carrot, a goal setting course to get you clear, confident, and actively working towards to LIVING the life you envision. Jenny teaches the intelligence behind goal setting by breaking down the principals of productivity, creativity, and adaptability giving students in her course the foundation and support for life changing results in just 30 days. Jenny's course launches on Monday, November 2nd. Follow her on Instagram @confidencecarrot or check out her website www.confidencecarrot.com to join the launch of her new course.You can also practice yoga with Jenny on PunchPass.Thanks for hanging out with us.Music: Awakenings (Marley Carroll Remix) - Emancipator

Joe Smith and I sat down over Zoom to talk comedy - bombing, hosting, writing, and what it takes to not suck at it.Joe performs and hosts comedy all over Atlanta. Follow him on instagram @yesjoesmith, and be sure to check out his new podcast Getting My Act Together on Spotify.Thanks for hanging out with us.Music: Strange Overtones - Whitney

English Nick and I sat down over Zoom to talk about music, entrepreneurship and his experiences working in radio.If you’re in Atlanta, you can catch Nick on 97.1 The River on weekdays from 10am-3pm. In normal times, Nick hosts the incredible Metalsome live band karaoke at Dark Horse Tavern. Last but not least, Nick is also a part owner/operator of Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party, a tea room near Candler Park.Thanks for hanging out with us.Music:Boys in the Better Land - Fontaine’s D.C.Staying Alive - Tropical Fuck Storm