Apropos of Nothing Podcast

This week, Jena is still away due to Fringe, so we are joined by Jhax. Salsa was in Scotland, but we DON’T TALK ABOUT IT YET! Not until we’ve got the whole band together. Instead, we discuss Fringe Festival.

This week Jena was gone on Monday, James was gone on Monday, but Salsa… was also gone on Monday. This is a short Omake (Extra or Bonus) episode James recorded with Jhax and Senpai on a Tuesday! Even better: we have a Fast Five (Fast Five!)! Links! https://www.mnprov.org/https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dumphttps://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-makerhttps://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/fighting-unicorns Jena was featured in TWO Fringe articles:https://twincitiesarts.com/2026/07/28/fringe-file-12-interview-jena-young-label-maker-butterfly-project/https://swfringegeek.blogspot.com/2026/07/fringe-2026-top-10-3-jena-young.html

This week, we discuss Fringe Festival. Jena’s involved in a few shows, and you should see those. James is involved in one show, and you should see that. Salsa hints that he won’t be around because he will be on vacation. It’s subtle; see if you can spot it.

This week, Salsa is busy with a new job and getting ready for vacation, and he kinda forgot to upload this episode. Like, he did the editing, but then… got sidetracked. Sorry, y’all.

Long-time listeners will already know what this week’s discussion will be about. It’s the first episode after the Fourth of July weekend, and that means CONvergence dominates the conversation. Also, Salsa started his new job! Links!https://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/stories-from-the-trauma-dumphttps://minnesotafringe.org/shows/2026/the-label-maker

This week, Jena acquired a sewing cabinet, Salsa went camping, and James moved a lot of dirt.

This week, we spend some time talking about romance. Specifically, dating: what makes a good one, and what not to do. Do we kiss and tell? Y…yes. Of course we do. Have you not been listening to us? We have no filter. Links!https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026https://vilten.net/

This week, Jena was outside and had a lovely time, Salsa was outside and did not appreciate the temperature at all, and James was outside without any internet. Links!https://vilten.net/https://www.facebook.com/events/s/midsummer-nights-scream-fundra/3458593510956767/

This week, we discuss naval warfare in WW1. It’s not exactly a Ken Burns documentary, so temper your expectations. I’m also going to throw a trigger warning on this one. While our story is (thankfully) pretty uneventful, it is still a serious topic, as there is discussion of being followed while walking alone at night.

This week, we discuss pirates! I tried to come up with a joke here, but I’ve got nothing. I’m sure I’ll come up with something later, but right now… nada. Oh well. Link! https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026

This week, everyone was doing stuff with swords! Salsa was swallowing them, and James and Jena were encouraging kids to fight with them. (Side note: Yes, I know it’s “Ghent”, not “Gault”. Even as I was saying it, I knew it was wrong, but in the moment I just couldn’t think of what the right word was.) Links!https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/jasmine-dragon-2026

This week, we discuss what mischief we would get up to as pirates. James got Covid (Again!?), Salsa was away at a Ren Fest, and Jena has an update on the Horror Festival.Speaking of the Horror Festival: https://www.tchorrorfestival.com/festival-lineup.htmlDread the Halls submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7Bh8hKPot6sr8RxJxokFWHV4C2BLALZoIzipL5p38F5aULw/viewformAnd Vilten: https://vilten.net/

This episode, we discuss gardening and mustaches. Oh, not at the same time! That would be odd. No, those topics are sequential. Whew, that could have been an embarrassing misunderstanding.

This week, Salsa went to the hospital (planned), James went to the hospital (unplanned), and Jena was… not here. (She wasn’t at the hospital either, don’t worry.) But that’s ok, because Rian Vellichor joins us, so you won’t even notice Jena is gone. I mean, if you aren’t paying attention. Otherwise you might. Maybe just pretend I didn’t say that last part.

This week, James ate at a place that used to be a grocery store, Salsa ate at a place that used to be a grocery store, and Jena went to a grocery store that used to be a different grocery store. Links!https://minnesotafringe.org/event-calendar/five-fifths-9-to-5

This week, Jena watched a movie, James watched an improv show, and Salsa watched a British TV show.

This week, Salsa has a lot of free time on his hands, Jena is good at funny, and James doesn’t know how much food to prepare.

This week, there was a party at Salsa’s house, and there was pie. Jena got a new pair of leggings with unintended consequences, and James’ car needed fixin’. Links!Vote for Jena here! https://www.facebook.com/FantasticVoyageImprovAnd link to VilTen here: https://vilten.net/

It’s been a busy week. There was Mario Day, Friday the 13th, Pie Day, the Ides of March, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Whew. We also discuss viral memes from the 90s and early aughts.

This week, Jena made a dress, the day was an hour less, and something else that rhymes (but you’ll have to guess). Links!https://vilten.net/https://www.tchorrorfestival.com/

This episode, we learn the difference between table tennis and ping-pong, and then we found some holidays. Come celebrate with us, won’t you? Links!https://www.facebook.com/events/1406900480670539/https://www.facebook.com/FantasticVoyageImprov

This week, we discuss what our aspirations of expertise, and how some people on social media really need to read the room. Links!https://www.bryantlakebowl.com/theater/the-fifth-annual-monster-science-awardshttps://shorturl.at/JorULhttps://jeremymessersmith.bandcamp.com/track/fuck-this-original-editionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Bolivar_Buckner

This week was Valentine’s Day, so we discuss romance, passion, desire, and how to maintain a healthy and equal partnership without sacrificing your wild side. Just kidding. We drink booze and make fun of each other.