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Ordinary Chaos
by Heat Weirdlastname
Ordinary: regular people. Chaos: often how life rolls. Stories that resonate, inspire, nudge. Heat and Rocket Kid and guests of all ages. ordinarychaospodcast.com
Episodes
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S2E14: Natasha on coffee, chaos, and ripples
0:50 Natasha loves coffee 2:56 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 3:34 Do you want to talk about how you came to the US? 7:04 Have you been given a piece of advice that you’re really glad you didn’t follow? 8:26 Can you think of feedback you’ve been given that...
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S2E13: Meghan talks about empathy and trauma
0:40 Meghan loves dogs 2:36 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 5:03 Over time, have you been given feedback that changed how you look at yourself? 10:12 Is there a piece of advice you’v ever been given that you’re so glad you didn’t follow it? 12:29 What’s your...
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S2E12: Dale writes and helps others write
0:56 How did you get started in writing? 5:35 Dale’s first novel 9:45 A fateful ferry ride… 15:16 A layoff and a call from a friend set the next move 21:03 I love that you just jumped in 28:22 “The one I knew I jumped into…” 33:13 Did you do your retreats during COVID? 35:40 People would rather…
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S2E11: Katherine on beauty in every day
Katherine talks about joy in herself, joy in the every day, joy in raising good kids 0:42 Katherine loves Moser crystal that was her mother’s 4:05 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 5:16 If you were going to be famous for something, what would it be? 6:40 What’s…
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S2E10: Rocket Kid on being a kid
0:40 Rocket Kid is back! 1:02 What is the best part of being a kid? 1:44 Can you be more specific? 2:20 Do you think that LEGO will stick with you through life? 3:35 Similarities in good and bad things in being a kid versus being an adult 6:13 “There was a cartoon I saw….” 7:06 Three cups of...
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S2E9: Carrie is a teacher, a mom, a weightlifter
0:43 Carrie loves Taylor Swift 2:19 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 3:13 Is there something you wish people knew about you? 7:28 Is there a piece of advice you were given that you’re glad you didn’t follow? 8:04 Is there feedback you’ve been given that’s changed...
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S2E8: Cheryl and Burst of Butterflies
0:56 Where did the idea come from? 2:13 What were the steps involved to turn it from an idea to an actual physical place I can walk into? 3:33 Where did the name come from? 4:36 Did any of you have business experience? 5:12 How did it grow? 6:12 How did you navigate the pandemic? 9:48 You had two...
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S2E7 Trans miniseries: Jess
1:12 Jess loves comic books and the beach 7:12 I know there are a lot of horror stories, and I’m glad you’ve not experienced them, at least in this realm? Which leads to a conversation about surgeries. 11:18 It sounds like it’s a series of where the line is, or deciding what’s worth the cost (in...
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S2E6 Trans miniseries: Jayden
1:12 Jayden loves Star Wars 1:45 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 2:42 The person I taught presented female and the person I’m talking to is not, so when and how did you know that was you? 4:27 Who was the first person you told? 4:59 How did coming out to your...
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S2E5 Trans miniseries: Macey
1:20 Macey loves people 1:56 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 2:42 What prompted you to transition in your 40s? 6:51 What was the first conversation you had with your wife like? 9:19 What was it like transitioning from a heterosexual marriage to a homosexual...
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S2E4: Karen weaves inkles and has an app
0:48 Karen is an inkle weaver. What is that? 5:28 How did you learn about inkle and get into it? 6:25 I feel like it’s a big jump from knitting and crocheting to spinning yarn… 11:27 How has it progressed or changed? 14:22 What would you make out of pearl fiber? 16:44 This begins to explain why...
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S2E3: Fr Nathan on helping others
Time stamps: 1:08 How did you get started in writing? 4:57 Your second and third books are different from your first. How/why? 7:27 Do you know what would cause people to need help? 9:28 Do you have another book in the works? 13:58 Aside from moving your meetings with your prayer partners to…
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S2E2: Lee Ann talks about tea and life in our suburban bubble
Time stamps: 0:56 Lee Ann loves tea 8:18 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 13:16 Is there a piece of advice you were given that you’re glad you didn’t follow? 13:53 Can you think of any feedback you’ve been given—by a person or an experience—that permanently…
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S2E1: Sydney Does Voice Over Acting
0:41 introducing Sydney Doberstein, a voice over actor 4:30 So many places there are prerecorded voices… 5:16 How is voice acting different than regular acting? 8:20 If you could magically have it set up the way you want it to be, what would it look like? 12:55 How has COVID affected your work?...
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Season 2 trailer
What's coming up in season 2?
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E24: Rocket Kid Hosts His Dad
0:54 Dad loves his family. 1:29 What was your favorite subject in school? 2:06 What do you like about trombone and why did you choose it? 3:13 What’s a great book you’ve read? 4:43 Is there anything you did or advice you took that changed your life for better or worse? 5:57 Is there something…
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E23: Heat, Rocket Kid, and so many giggles
0:33 Rocket Kid sings Jingle Bells; Heat joins on the chorus 1:15 Hearing disembodied voices versus seeing a person while they speak 2:10 Rocket Kid talks about holidays and asks Heat what she’s expecting in this holiday season 3:18 Rocket Kid asks Heat what holiday she thinks is most overlooked...
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E22: All roads lead to Amy‘s new job
0:29 Amy loves sitting outside in the morning and drinking her coffee 2:27 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 4:09 What’s a piece of advice you were given that you’re glad you didn’t follow? 5:05 Is there feedback you’ve been given that has changed you? 11:20 What...
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E21: Mike writes and illustrates children‘s books
0:29 Mike Ciccotello—children’s book author and illustrator 3:57 How did you get into children’s books? 8:25 In the “new world” that opened up, what surprised you the most? 11:04 How much input do you get as the illustrator if the author has the story? 13:40 How has your process changed as you do...
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December teaser AND bonus!
A teaser for December's episodes without Rocket Kid, and also a bonus interview. Heat was interviewed by Craig Constantine and that interview is here!
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E20: Rocket Kid Hosts His Grammie
Time stamps: 0:28 Grammie loves reading and music, but first, reading. 4:20 What do you like about music? 9:30 Is there anything in your life that has changed the way you act or think? 12:47 What is a great book that you have read lately? 14:52 Do you know how many times we’ve tangented? 17:21 Is...
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E19: Heat & Rocket Kid talk about boredom
Time stamps: 0:31 Being ready doesn’t mean not being nervous 0:54 The real intro 1:31 Do you get bored? 3:40 Do you know the proper way to type too many Ses? 4:36 An unsolicited, uncompensated plug for games by The Oatmeal 6:22 If you could interview anyone for your segment on Ordinary Chaos, who...
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E18: Nicole talks about integrity, taking detours, and levels of personal relationships
Time stamps: 0:47 Nicole loves a recent trip she took to a local art museum 3:04 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 9:37 If you had to be famous for something, what would it be? 12:27 What’s your superpower? 13:14 Is there anything you wish people knew about you?...
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E17: Kristen does iconography
Time stamps: 0:40 Kristen is an iconographer 3:12 What did you do before pandemic? 5:51 You don’t paint the saints, you write them? 7:54 Does these being commissioned make your process different? 12:33 What sorts of people commission saints? 18:22 Of the art you’ve created so far, do you have a...
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November 2021 teaser
A sampler platter for November's episodes.
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E16: Rocket Kid Hosts K Lee the Boss
0:45 K Lee the Boss loves video games 1:17 How did you come up with your podname? 1:47 Are there other podnames you had but didn’t use? 2:18 What’s a great book you’ve read lately? 5:49 What if the world was made of chickpeas? 10:27 KLee the Boss turns the question around: what books do you read?...
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E15: Heat & Rocket Kid on birthdays, privilege, and more on birthdays
1:01 Lessons from our messy morning 3:26 October is exciting ‘round here! 6:07 Heat and Rocket Kid talk about privilege 13:48 What are your birthday dreams? 15:52 An invitation to participate Audience participation
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E14: Dana talks about planners, clothes, and getting along with people
1:02 Dana loves planners 4:04 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 5:10 What superpowers have you developed? 7:15 Is there anything you wish people knew about you? 7:47 What’s a piece of advice you were given that you’re glad you didn’t follow? 9:16 Is there any...
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E13: Debra makes social commentary art
0:30 Content warning 0:59 Debra is a fiber artist who does social commentary art 1:40 What kinds of commentary are you making? 9:10 How did you get started? 13:07 At what point did you start to sell your art? 15:10 You had a show in May. Have you done others before that? 20:34 Of all the things...
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October 2021 teaser
Get a taste of what's to come in October's episodes and receive your invitation to be part of the Chaos.
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E12: Rocket Kid Hosts Cat Girl
0:37 What’s your favorite thing about hanging out with your friends? 0:51 How did you come up with your podname? 1:33 Did you have any podnames that you didn’t like or use? 3:47 Is there a great book you’ve read lately? 6:07 What if the world was made of chickpeas? 7:24 Is there a question you...
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E11: Heat and Rocket Kid on Saguaro National Park and more
1:27 How has it been being in online school? 2:39 There are some benefits to being online… 6:40 A tip for listeners who are parents of fourth graders 7:58 Rocket Kid asks Heat to tell the origin story of Heat 10:54 Pondering a new Rocket Kid-only podcast… 11:57 Rocket Kid shares an invention idea
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E10: Chris on Big Fish in Small Ponds
0:48 Chris loves his iPad 2:23 What would your younger self be surprised about your current self? 4:51 Has there been feedback you were given that forever changed your view of yourself? 9:23 How did you move from advertising to sales? 10:30 Was there advice you were given that you’re glad you...
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E9: Keith on music, improvising, and life
1:03 Intro to Keith 1:51 Was it hard to shift when live performances ended? 4:30 What kind of stuff have you been putting out? 7:53 How does what you’re doing compare to playing live gigs? 10:20 How does this experience influence how you teach? 13:00 How did you get started in music? 18:02 How do...
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September 2021 teaser
Here's a little taste of what's to come later in September!
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E8: Rocket Kid hosts Star Gazer
0:38 What’s your favorite thing about dancing? 1:00 How did you come up with your pod name? 1:20 Did you have any other pod names? 2:09 What’s a great book you read lately? 8:10 The conversation turns from books to quotes 12:50 What if the world was made of chickpeas? 14:40 Do you have a random...
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E7: Heat and Rocket Kid discuss Blue Origin's launch
1:05 Did the people on the Blue Origin rocket go to space? Or not quite? 3:52 Were the people on that rocket astronauts or space tourists? 11:39 Would you like a portable bathtub? 14:40 Rocket Kid recounts a meme 15:43 Rocket Kid gives his opinion on the name of the Herberger Theatre 16:35 Brain...
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E6: Laura on pie, taboo subjects, and bicycling
0:53 Laura loves pie … or some very specific pie 2:22 What would your younger self be surprised about your present self? 6:00 Have you received bad advice that you’re glad you didn’t take? 13:00 Did you get feedback from anyone/anywhere that forever changed your self-perception? 17:12 What...
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E5: Erik writes music and musicals
0:46 Erik writes music when he needs music for teaching or church. How did that get started? 5:35 How did your published music and musicals come to be published? 10:20 Your musicals don’t have stars. 16:33 Do you have a favorite of the things you’ve written? 17:56 Did you create during pandemic?...
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August 2021 teaser
Here's a little taste of what's to come later in August!
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E4: Rocket Kid hosts Steve City Builder
Rocket Kid talks with Steve City Builder about trains, books, Minecraft, and meat falling from the sky. 0:42 Trains 2:20 How did you come up with your podcast name? 6:06 Did you have any other podcast names that you didn’t use? 6:25 What’s a great book you’ve read lately? 8:22 What if the world…
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E3: Heat with Rocket Kid
What would your weapon of choice be if you were a bacterial cell segues into pencil sharpeners. 0:35 Rocket Kid introduces himself and the podcast 1:43 Rocket Kid has a question for Heat 5:48 Pencil sharpeners and class jobs 13:41 Abrupt subject change
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E2: Shaunna on forks and water
Shaunna talks about a surprise life twist, forks in the road, and water safety! See links to resources below. 0:44 Shaunna loves silence 2:20 What is something that your younger self would be surprised about your current self? 5:38 Have you gotten any advice that you’re glad you didn’t take?…
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E1: Nicole makes bags
Nicole talks about Dig the Bag, her one-woman-show business designing, sewing, and selling bags. 0:56 How did your bag business start? 6:27 How has it progressed? 11:39 How do you decide what to make? 13:59 How do you price them? 14:42 A tangent about valuing your time 16:28 Back on track about...
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July 2021 Teaser
Get a little taste of what is to come later this week!
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Ordinary Chaos trailer
Ordinary: regular people. Chaos: because that’s how life rolls, it seems. Stories that resonate, stories that inspire, stories of ordinary, as told by people of nearly any age, hosted by Heat and Rocket Kid. Join us in exploring the interesting side of ordinary.
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