With You As Always Is Chris

The show is back and ready for a Lantern Cinema crossover. Recently on the Lantern Cinema Podcast I talked about my love for Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom." One topic that I didn't get to discuss in detail was its depiction of depression and mental health and how characters treat it. Here is that discussion. New year, new laptop, and yet another attempt to make this a more regular thing. Fingers crossed that a couple long talked about potential guests end up being cool with Zoom calls. xoxo Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by H.D. Harmsen Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify. If you like movies - and who doesn't - then please lookup The Lantern Cinema podcast as well.

I had been looking forward to this conversation for a very long time. Dustin Harmsen welcomed me into his home and returned to the show, primarily to talk about two things. Being gender queer, not drinking alcohol (and how both of those things affect how we socialize). We cover the graphic novel memoir, "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe at length. I will continue to be a champion of that work in as many ways as I can think up; it meant that much to me. Dustin and I also dissect how I talk about my newfound pronouns - or don't - and why. He unveils why he has never purposefully had a sip of alcohol ever and how people tend to react upon hearing that. We definitely have pronoun slip ups but that's kind of the point. Actively working to be better. Not just trying. Music, parenting, fear, politics, and so much more. Some of Dustin's tunes: https://soundcloud.com/h-d-harmsen Here is Maia's website, featuring previews of eir work: https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.com And Maia's Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/redgoldsparks And, lastly, Maia's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maiakobabe/overview Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by H.D. Harmsen Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

Back behind the mic but just for a minute. I recorded this in my car (fun!) and you can tell :P Happy World Mental Health Day. Treat yo'self to some healthy coping mechanisms and an attempt at good sleeping habits (and drink more water than I do)! I've started a third gig, adopted an insane kitten, spent too much time reflecting and too little time creating. Bringing Dustin Harmsen back on the show and and *planning*on releasing that episode by Halloween. It's not Homework buuuut Extra Credit for the next episode is to read "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe. There are some excerpts from the graphic novel memoir here: https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/6926504 And you can read more about Maia here: https://redgoldsparkspress.com Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

Joined by one of the busiest & best people that I know, we chat about exploring one's gender identity, empowering youth, reproductive health, and simple things that we want to get better at. Please use they/them pronouns for me. Thank you and thank you for listening. This show has surpassed 10,000 listens and that feat will never cease to amaze me. Learn more about the Iowa Abortion Access Fund and chip in if you can: https://abortionfunds.org/fund/iowa-abortion-access-fund/ Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify.

I was lucky enough to sit down with my friend PJ before they move away later this summer. We talked about moving, dogs (they're the best), our favorite bar in town, anxiety (and panic attacks - they aren't fun), sad songs and more. Checkout PJ's tunes! https://dinospumoni.bandcamp.com/releases Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify to listen to PJ and I's song picks.

Back for a little solo session to talk about learning to love the little things, the real world nightmare known as "Sallie Mae," appreciating my body, and being thankful for You. Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify

New name, new logo, new theme song, same show. Finally back behind the mic and joined by the positively powerful Eva Lewin (aka Pizza Babe). We chatted about her start in music, inspiration, fear, loss, Spring, and time spent crying. Also *warning* from roughly the 48-60 minute mark we discussed our personal experiences with self-harm. Feel free to skip that section if needed. If anyone where to ever give an episode of this show a chance, then I hope it would be this one. It's good to be back. Logo by Jennifer Leatherby. Music by Gloom Balloon Song at the end is from H.D. Harmsen's album "Idiot Boy" Checkout the Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify to listen to Eva and I's song pics.

Luke Belknap dragged me out of podcast retirement and back in front of a mic to talk Depression, "Jesus working his magic," life in Des Moines, and being stressed because you give a shit. Thank you for listening. Remember (even when I sometimes forget), "Life is happy, baby." - Frank Reynolds All of the things: The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify

Three people, two microphones, countless movies. Hannah and Dustin Harmsen from The Lantern Cinema stopped in to talk mental health and movies. We covered plenty of 90's comedies, Wes Anderson's entire catalog, and got serious (occasionally). The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) The song played during the break is "I Can't Rise Above It" by H.D. Harmsen (maximumamesrecords.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Us server on Discord

Back to having guests! This time I was joined by Des Moines artist/performer/musician/teacher/monk-in-training Rob Stephens. We covered what it's like to make music when you don't know what you're doing, being jealous of locals, the pros and cons of quiet time, Dolly Parton breakups songs, and plenty of other tangents. While we've known each other for awhile, we had never really spoken to one another for more than a couple of minutes at a time until we sat down in this booth. By the end I think we learned a lot about each other and ended up with one of my favorite episodes of this show. You can find some of Rob's work at goodkidrob.com The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Us server on Discord

It's difficult to call this a proper episode - it's something different. Meant to be reminiscent of what goes through my head when I feel like I'm in the gutter. There's also part of a song on loop throughout most of the episode meant to 1. represent having random bits of songs stuck in my head and 2. provide something consistent in an otherwise inconsistent experience. Wanted to get a bit louder and out there * insert internal screaming Here, insert internal screaming Here * but living in an apartment with paper thin wall has its limitations. I know this isn't as easy of a listen as some episodes, but I hope you give it an honest chance and that something clicks. Thank you for being you. Remember, "Life is happy, baby." The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Song that's on repeat throughout is also by Gloom Balloon (currently only available on Bandcamp). Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Us server on Discord

We're back! To quote a White Stripes song, "I must be fine cuz my heart's still beatin'." There's some truth to that, too! So much to catch up on yet so little has changed. On this episode on talk through my current state of being and have a whole lot to say about Bojack Horseman in general and regarding it's depictions of mental health. This is a weirder one, harkening back to my first time in front of this mic. It was tough. It was tough but it'll get better again. Thank you. Remember, "Life is happy, baby." The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Us server on Discord

At least this hiatus was shorter . . . I think. Joining me is roommate extraordinaire and coffee connoisseur, Joe Stilwell. We talk about the month known as "October," the impending holidays, getting to know someone via microphone, and google "reactive depression." The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify

The podcast is back and so is Paige E. King (and my own name being in the title). More than a year after her first guest appearance, we reconvened (this time in person) over a bottle of red wine and a table that isn't actually made of wood. We talked about cooking as art therapy, how to make a home a Home, gave the tiniest Royal Tenenbaums spoiler I could possibly think of, and introduced a new segment. Thank you for listening. Remember (even when I sometimes forget), "Life is happy, baby." - Frank Reynolds All of the things: The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com) Sad Song Dispatch playlist on Spotify Depression Session w/Chris Biagini music playlist on Spotify

A week late and a guest short - I recorded outside in what proved to be the most honest and accurate window into who I am. Some things I covered: - Retiring from hockey - Not currently being depressed - Limiting self-deprecation - The closest I have ever come to committing suicide - My plans for two new shows - Why I stick my tongue out so damn much - MORE (listen to the show :P) Thank you for listening. Remember, "Life is happy, baby." - Frank Reynolds The intro song is "34" by Foxholes (foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com) Outro music by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) Logo by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com)

Trevor and I chatted for long enough to warrant this shows first ever two part episode. We discus of favorite Star Wars films, moving within the midwest, our inability to grasp parenthood, and hear from our first sponsors. Thank you. Intro song is "34" by Foxholes. Additional music by Gloom Balloon. Logo by Jennifer Leatherby.

In the first two part episode of this show Foxholes frontman, Trevor Holt, joined me to talk about starting a band, jump scares from his roommate, our love for It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and a whole lot more. Sorry I come through so quiet on this one. One of these days I'll finally figure out what I'm doing and make everything sound consistently wonderful. Thank you. Intro song is "34" by Foxholes. Additional music by Gloom Balloon. Logo by Jennifer Leatherby.

Sock queen/cat owner Emily Sigler claimed the title of First Returning Guest to talk about the therapy that is cat ownership and the aptly named Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In the episode that simply refused to end, we also debate whether or not I am hipster and/or emo, complain about our student debt (justifiably slow)and reveal job changes. Music by Gloom Balloon. Logo by Jennifer Leatherby.

We're back! Season 2 starts now. All episodes will feature guests and this one starts the oh so talented Kellie "Don't Call Her" Kramer. Kellie and I chatted about the relationship between food and depression, my definition of "Happy" and a whole lot more during our first episode of 2017. Theme music by Gloom Balloon -> gloomballoon.com Logo by Jen Leatherby -> jenleatherby.com

It's been a long wait for a short episode but it was time to talk about "Good Luck Kid." This was the last episode that will be recorded in Oregon and the unintentional conclusion to season 1 of the show. The music is by Gloom Balloon and logo by Jen Leatherby.

It is essentially a full week late, but the show is back. The tween episode is the time to finally update everyone on the happenings of my life and read off some journal entries. Things get intimate. Theme music by Gloom Balloon -> gloomballoon.com Logo by Jen Leatherby -> jenleatherby.com

Calling in from Iowa was Maximum Ames Records co-founder and Mumford's frontman, Nate Logsdon. My former boss and I chatted about his struggles with OCD and how his faith intensified some of his habits. I also laughed entirely too much, as usual, and realized that members of The Poison Control Center have touched a lot of lives . . . sexually and otherwise. Here is where you can learn more about Maximum Ames Music Festival -> maximumames.com Here is where you can hear Nate sing -> mumfordsmusic.bandcamp.com Theme music by Gloom Balloon -> gloomballoon.com Logo by Jen Leatherby -> jenleatherby.com

Recorded one of these solo for the first time since episode 3 - it was hard. We take another trip to my happy place, hold a session of the Self Love Club, and I divulge plenty of nitty gritty details on the fucked up thoughts that enter my brain. Music was provided by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com). The logo is the handy work of Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com).

My sister sat down with me to talk about a little known thing called "video games." I revealed the four games that have brought me to tears, discuss my rivalry with Sadness, and breakdown why we play games; for better or worse. As always the music is by Gloom Balloon (gloomballoon.com) and logo is by Jen Leatherby (jenleatherby.com). Thank you.

With some time in my new home state under my belt, I decided to sit down and record with my new roommate. Jessica and I discuss our mutual attraction to creation+creators, unveil my musical hopes and dreams, plus encourage everyone to buy some flowers. Music provided by the oh so dreamy Gloom Balloon - gloomballoon.com Logo done by Jen Leatherby and her curls - jenleatherby.com

In what proved to be episode 7, not "probably episode 6," we rewind time to when I was still in Des Moines. For the last episode that was recorded before the move, I sat down with the roommate that I was leaving. Randy and I talk a lot about friendship, harmonica, people that don't understand depression, and what has helped me overcome sad things the most. As always, music is by Gloom Balloon - gloomballoon.com and Jen Leatherby created the logo - jenleatherby.com Thank you. Enjoy.

She had to follow me at karaoke, follow Patrick on the podcast, and be the first to record with me cross-country (and you can tell by the sound quality). "She" is the whimsical Paige King. We discuss my move from Iowa to Oregon, shadowboxing depression, the rundown on my tattoos, and what Wes Anderson character she hates. All music is from the hearts and minds of Gloom Balloon - gloomballoon.com Logo by Jen Leatherby - jenleatherby.com "I always wanted to be a Tenenbaum."

I sat down with my self-described favorite person in the entire world, Patrick Tape Fleming. We talk sad songs, more Star Wars, fatherhood, and me moving away. Featured throughout the show is the crying and drooling of the young Nilsson Apollo Tape Fleming. Also included during the episode is the world debut of "Disintegration of Expectations" by Patrick's band Gloom Balloon. It is fantastic and will make the wait for album number two a little harder for me. Checkout @gloomballoon on Twitter and Instagram. Read Pat's bad jokes and listen to some good tunes. Visit jenleatherby.com to see some rad art, get something commissioned, and experience the lovely lady who made this show's logo.

Back to being sans parents. I've been depressed while in a relationship and in a relationship with someone who was depressed. What was that like?

With the debut behind me, I sat across from my first guest - my mother. I asked her a question that only she could properly answer for me and things took off from there. Shit got real.

In the debut episode I nervously invite the world into my emotional state and attempt to explain how I got here. Music was provided by Des Moines, Iowa band Gloom Balloon Logo by the lovely Jen Leatherby - jenleatherby.com