460 Pro Tip: Failure can be fun! with Patrick Hinds

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It’s a big dream-come-true day for Meg as she gets to sit down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters: Patrick Hinds! Patrick is the co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed, a podcast that is always at the top of Meg’s must-listen list of favorites. But he’s not here to talk all things TCO today! Instead, he’s sharing two incredible, unforgettable stories from his bestselling brand new book Failure Is Not NOT An Option: How the Chubby Gay Son of a Jesus-Obsessed Lesbian Found Love, Family, and Podcast Success … and a Bunch of Other Stuff. From hilarious misadventures with a golden (and grouchy!) celebrity to a touching story of saying yes to growing a family, you simply must hear the wisdom and the hilarity that Patrick has brought for the Awesomes! Not a Super Star yet? Today is a great day to become one! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: *Foria: Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/AWESOME or use code AWESOME at checkout SHOW NOTES: Patrick’s AotW: Stage Combat podcast Meg’s AotW: Heartstopper Soundtrack on Spotify Failure Is Not NOT an Option by Patrick Hinds MORE EPISODES FROM SORTA AWESOME: Ep. 459: What was the last…? Ep. 458: Soup season ideas to steal from The Cook’s Book with Bri McCoy Ep. 454: The Internet made me buy it Ep. 455: Midlife with Mindy & Meg: Facial changes & life pivots You can find Meg on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Patrick Hinds is the author of the hilarious memoir Failure Is Not NOT an Option. He is also the creator, writer, and star of the touring show Patrick’s Traveling Book Party and the co-creator and co-host of the hit true crime/comedy podcast, True Crime Obsessed. Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter! This post may contain affiliate links, which means we receive a tiny commission from the seller at no additional cost to you, if you purchase from them. We only share products and services we have used, tested, and love ourselves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s a big dream-come-true day for Meg as she gets to sit down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters: Patrick Hinds! Patrick is the co-creator and co-host of True Crime Obsessed, a podcast that is always at the top of Meg’s must-listen list...

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