The Patty Pod

In this episode, I discuss Knicks fever in NYC, breaking patterns, accepting things reluctantly, and oh so much more. I also read chapter 2 from my novella, The Podcaster. Merci mis amigos!

This episode includes a discussion of the Artemis II’s astronauts’ poignant experience of viewing Earth from afar, the weirdness of the English lyrics to Wagner’s Wedding March, and we read a chapter of my new novella, The Podcaster. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/04gYIYJu

In this episode, we talk about how you can kill it with kindergartners, why Duluth produces Olympic champion curlers, and putting R&B singers on notice. Check it!

We’re back with tales of the biggest bro president, Macy’s killing it on Thanksgiving, and life in the flow state. Enjoy mis amigos!

In this episode, I talk about the whitest thing possible, Italian cuisine in Edmonton, and taking on imposter syndrome.

In this episode, I break out some of my best stories, including including craziness with Conan O’Brien and Tim Robbins. I also have tips for celebrities that wear expensive clothes, and we talk a little bit about essence and existentialism.

We’re back with another smorgasbord of topics. In this episode, I talk about real life people that seem like movie characters, backhanded compliments, menswear in German soccer, and delightful synchronicities.

In this episode, I interview Colleen Doan-Lombardozzi, and she describes a remarkable near-death experience that she had and how it impacted her faith and life in the years that followed.

In part 3, Aaron discusses his time living in Tanzania where he worked on a United Nations Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda, supporting a panel of judges, and had a chance to visit the country side and a Maasai village. He also speaks about how fundamental exploration and travel are to him and the impact they’ve had on his understanding and being in the world.

In part 2, Aaron tell us about his time in Moldova where he volunteered for refugees and others affected by the war in Ukraine. He also shares about his time in Iraq, where he was one of the first people to traverse a hiking trail in Iraqi Kurdistan, an active conflict zone.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Aaron Chase and discuss his explorations, especially to places not frequented by Westerners. We discuss how these travels have impacted his received narratives of other people, and how they’ve added meaning and vitality to his life. In part 1, we get a bit of an overview of where he’s been and dive into his time in Algeria.

What up Patty Pod listeners? We back. In this episode, I explain why we’ve had a delay in episodes coming out, and talk about some funny lost phrases, the power of imagination, the power of old songs, and my sort of guilty pleasures.

In this episode, we take a break from interviews as I offer up a smorgasbord of stories and essays on the lighter side. I talk of a server granting me her approval of my order, Mormons getting lawerly with God, and how my thriftiness has me dressing as a Gen Zer. Bon appétit!

In this episode, I speak with my friend John Czeban about optimism.

Part Two of my conversation with my friend Jen Asp who works in Anglican and Episcopalian ministries about the role spirituality has played in her life through both good times and difficult ones. 

In this episode, I chat with my friend Jen Asp who works in Anglican and Episcopalian ministries about the role spirituality has played in her life through both good times and difficult ones. 

Part 2 of our wide-ranging discussion on creativity with author, publisher, journalist, woodworker, maple syrup maker, etc., etc. Mike Savage.

Author, publisher, journalist, woodworker, maple syrup maker, etc., etc. Mike Savage joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on creativity.  

In this episode, we have our first ever single theme and interview! I was excited to be joined by my friend and Royal Academy of Music conducting student Ethan Osman. He tells us how he's experienced his musical talent and what it's meant in his life. 

This week I talk about mistaking orthodox Jewish men for major hockey fans, brush offs from hipster store owners, and the sexiness of Renaissance art stars.

This week we discuss having purpose enough, Lawrence the gospel belting Uber driver, and lightening up. We also announce an upcoming format change.

This week I talk about getting a nibble-sized taste of being a travel sports parent, the astounding city and culture of Tokyo, what your cap brim curve means, and a bit about my encounters with wisdom.

Welcome to season 3! In this episode, I talk about our time in Tokyo, my take on the difference between Earth and worlds, sick burns, and a terrible misuse of a good phrase.

This week we discuss popped collars, big changes, and Viagra ads.

In this episode, we cover greetings in America, experiencing grandeur, and why I get beat in Jeopardy.

This episode we discuss more trips to the Met, my views on the limits and benefits of history, and wearing sunglasses indoors.

This week I talk about stumbling on to a fashion show, art adventures at the New Museum, the power of scent, and potato fatigue.

This week we discuss more art adventures, freeing society from the scourge of using the word “journey” for everything, loving my friends’ parents, and trying to be a party animal.

In this episode we discuss transitioning from the holidays, getting the hard sell from an old friend, and bringing back “get a room.”

Happy Holidays! This week we discuss my Minnesota trip for the holidays, my hilarious friends, ideas of fractals and parent-child relationships in spirituality, and the arms race in American flag sizes.

In this episode we cover me discovering a great new band called Radiohead, catching a good deal of mansplaining at Thanksgiving, conversational awkwardness with my Christmas tree guy, and taking heart from places of public trust.

This week I talk about our trip to Philly, really selling your work to customers, and synchronicities on the street.

This week I talk about huge news in the sweater world, my art viewing adventures, getting out of dogmatism, and my friend's hilarious Halloween mix-up. 

This week we talk about perfume transforming spaces, trying to out Chinese my Chinese-American friend, and an ode cheese pizza.

This week we discuss local news celebrities, lost idioms from my childhood, and ask the internet booty shakers to get more creative.

This week I talk about a phantasmagorical trip through The Metropolitan Museum of Art, getting in on the sexy NIL world, and the dangers of growing a mustache.

This week I send love to my friend who had a tragic loss, and figure he’s ok with me continuing the episode to talk about my week and other silliness.

This week we discuss a considerate anti-social man, the relief of being wrong, and Charles the Bald.

This week we talk about hat compliments, embracing the ego, and being an R&B singer in Saudi Arabia.

This week I talk about the deep natural laws of the nude beach, the divine spark of Meister Eckhart, and truly epic tales of fraud with dead people.

This episode includes talk of visitors, voluble Vinny the repair man, being pleasantly shocked by contradictions and working my way through them, metal detecting, and inflatable hot dog buns.

We’re back with season 2! In this first episode I introduce the essay bites corner, and discuss my surreal summer, the strange joy I get when someone really gives it to me, and not being ready to hang out at Wimbledon.

In this week’s season finale I talk about my idea to spice up my school’s mother’s night, the word “timepiece”, singing, and the concept of oneness.

This week we talk about the cuts in my life and my trip to Vienna and Slovenia.

This week I discuss major news in my hat game, joy while waiting, and the implications of mustaches.

This week I discuss going out for a change, hipster hugs, taking St. Aquinas at his word, and the 12-year-old in me striking again.

This week I discuss conflict resolution in the bike lane, singing along to rapper Dojo Cat, and things I had to suppress.

This week I talk about jewelry for men, getting a clubhouse feel at home, and being too excited to connect with people on trips.

This week I talk about becoming a super fan for my niece’s basketball team, the Super Bowl as needed ritual, how I find materialism magical, and how ads make disease look down right fun.

This week I talk about my plans to be a rich guy, calls from niece, being overwhelmed by the sublime, and loving song lyrics probably meant for other people.