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The Paul Ald Pod
by Paul Aldrich
Paul Ald, in typical fashion, makes a snazzy podcast talking about life at 38, the Chicago mindset, happenings and goings-on, and random stuff.
Episodes
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S3E17: My Epic Summer (Re-upload)
Had to reupload this due to copyrighted music in the original. In this episode, I go into detail on what has happened in my life since the last episode, including the New Orleans trip, Nashville trip, and the most-recent Colorado trip (and my harrowing 14er experience). I also explain my recent...
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S3E20: Jekyll & Hyde
In this episode, I talk about my beef with Spotify, announce the new Twitter handle for the pod (https://x.com/paulaldpod), cover last Saturday's trip downtown and my experience seeing the new Jekyll & Hyde musical, an unfortunate situation involving my car, recent movies watched and games…
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S3E19: Doors Open MKE 2026 was awesome!
In this episode, I cover some upcoming shows (opera / plays / etc) that I will be attending, I go over what I did for Doors Open Milwaukee, and also discuss Halloween plans & decorations, the fact I'm horribly hooked on Minecraft, what I wish I had time to do in my free time, and a recent meal…
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S3E18: 14er Tips, Weekend Beers & Toastmen
In this episode, I finish talking about 14ers, which we covered in some detail in the last episode - specifically, some tips for next time I do one. I also cover Denver coffee shops visited, what's been new since the last episode (yay, back to a weekly cadence), a Saturday drinking event worth...
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S3E17: My Epic Summer
In this episode, I go into detail on what has happened in my life since the last episode, including the New Orleans trip, Nashville trip, and the most-recent Colorado trip (and my harrowing 14er experience). I also explain my recent fitness goals, movies watched, books read, games played, the...
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Beer Fest & Blacking Out...
In this episode, I speak about my new walking goal, Bayshore beer fest 2026 (now called Sip and Savor WI), and a story from when I blacked out last weekend on Oak Leaf Trail.
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Wild Times
In this episode, I discuss recent reads and movies watched, summer plans, weekend stories, and the software development industry move towards AI.
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Sober, Dumb Vibes
In this episode, I have a cold open and a intro joke. Yep. I also go over my experience on Saturday the 14th (fake St Patty's day) and recent happenings. Fun fact! This episode is S3 E14 so it's Pi too!
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Who Jobless? Pas Moi.
In this episode, I fill you in on the major things that happened since the last ep.
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Job Descriptions Make My Eyes Bleed
In this episode, I go over my job search, happenings in my life recently, a project that is happening in the back hall of my house, and cat TV programs.
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Unemployed IPA Lover
What's up y'all. Lots of updates since the last episode. Listen along to find out.
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Guess Who Got Drunk
In this episode, I discuss Wisconsin IPA Fest, Gary's visit to Chicago, Persona 5 progress, things I want to do, and updates on the house in general. Not much to say...
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Gross Alley
In this brief episode, I go over home renovations, Gary coming into town this weekend, the alley situation, and other things.
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So I Set My Kitchen on Fire...
In this episode, it sounds like I'm talking out of a can, because I wanted the window open while I recorded it, ok!? I go over the kitchen fire, Frank's visit, the Polish Museum of America visit, excellent pierogis (pictured), some drinking, etc.
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Chicago Thin Crust is Goated
In this episode, I'm a bit hungover but we open a new beer, the Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen from Forbidden Root, and I go over the following topics: My day yesterday - exploring breweries and taverns A back hall issue with the new place Completed a book Experienced Chicago Thin Crust pizza The…
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Nashville Was Delish!
In this episode, I go into the Nashville trip in full (forgot the visit to Ole Red, a rooftop bar - ah well), progress with my apartment, a recent game I've been playing, Chicago walking notes / etiquette, and other odd things! Today's beer was the Genius Wizard from Ratio Beerworks.
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Are Chicagoans Rude!?
In this episode, the Ald covers apartment and unpacking progress, the upcoming Nashville trip, a recent visit to the Shedd Aquarium and the lakefront, the big city life, and random life updates and thoughts. No outro music - do people miss it? I've just been lazy, sorry. This week's cover art is...
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Unpacking Sucks
In this episode, I go over apartment and unpacking progress, recent explorations / walks in my area, the West Loop, Chicago architecture, recent things eaten and bars visited. Why do bananas taste better in Chicago than other places? Why is Milwaukee street in Wicker Park so damn cool? Questions...
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The Chicago Mindset
In this episode, I go over my move from Denver to Chicago, my new apartment, an unrelated data scare that happened my 1st day here, my first adventures / walks around my neighborhood, recent eats, and other musings. Hope you enjoy!
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It's Been Real, Denver!
In this episode, Paul Ald goes over the packing progress, an update on the lawn mower situation, battle plans and inventories, giving away stuff and craigslist interactions, and recent eats. At the end, I give a full signoff and goodbye to Denver, which may could have been more detailed. I've had...
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Everything Must Go...
Welcome to Season 3 of the Paul Ald Pod! In this episode, I go over the status of the move, the fact that I'm throwing out LOTS of stuff, Eve's latest catch, open container policies, Saturday's drinking sessions, my Arma 3 addiction, puzzles, shitty push mowers, and eating Chinese food. The outro...
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Chicago State of Mind
In this episode, I close out season 2, and go over what's new in my life, including: Chicago is official! Moving next month. I discuss the details of it in.. detail? I did the thing in that video game I never want to mention... it's over. Honda recall is complete and also fixed a weird battery......
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S2E25: The Irony...
In this episode, Paul Ald goes over recent happenings in his life, including nothing, nothing, more nothing, a very special update about nothing, running, 9 hour gaming streams and exercise.
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S2E24: Cooking.
In this episode, I go over some food I have made at home recently, you're going to want to read this! Some other stuff happens, I forget what...
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S2E23: I'm soooo fat
In this episode, I return, and attempt to go over what you may have missed since the last episode. The big update here is that I'm fat, which should shock everyone. Today's beer was the Run Wild IPA by Athletic Brewing Co.
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S2E22: Catching up
In this very delayed episode, the Ald starts with an intro about EP21 being never being published, and goes over topics you can hear about in Ep 21, in addition to some major life events and happenings since then, including recent games played, books started, vacation trips, and recent things...
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S2E21: wow a new car, totally unexpected
In this episode, I discuss the new car I bought, running, front lawn progress, Chicago, and that's about it! No outro music because I'm lazy, once again.
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S2E20: MST3K Enjoyer
In this episode, I recount what's going on in my life, and specifically discuss the l.awn work, an MS3K episode I indulged in, ongoing projects, car issues, and the like. Unfortunately no episode art or outro music, I'm just lazy.
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S2E19: too early
Short.
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S2E18: I Got Blasted
In this episode, Paul Ald recounts this weekend's adventures, a recent city walk, the Prius situation sucking, having an amazing Jersey Mike's sub, drinking and eating too much, and a potential new life hack!
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S2E17: depressed pod
don't listen
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S2E16: Night Walk
Recorded this episode on my phone while I did my daily walk. Deal with it!
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S2E15: NYC
In this episode, I go over the Manhattan trip and all that happened. This one's a bit rough.
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S2E14: Dealershit
In this episde, the Ald talks all about the upcoming Manhattan trip, his new hammock, the Denver altitude, the latest car dealership fuck up and the plan for getting a new vehicle, waking up super early, Home Depot's shitty delivery options, Russian black metal and RSC.
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S2E13: Will I ever actually buy a car?
In this ep we talk about rentable houses in other cities, gaming updates, cars, cookouts, and amazing soup. Outro music is a Russian black metal song I found on YouTube, album (or artist?) is called Elderwind. I've been enjoying this type of music lately.
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S2E12: Cleansing the Vocals
In this episode, Paul Ald discusses his Sunday night, what he's been doing, and then launches into a disability where he can't say anything without the word 'like'.
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S2 E11: Jedi Academy Player Tries to Be Social
In this episode, I talk about what I did in the last week, including getting back into Jedi Academy, going to bars to try to be social, and things I almost watched. No outro music because I'm lazy.
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S2E10: Long Days
In this episode, zzzzz.... I literally fall asleep. There is no beer. There is no outro music. Low-effort cover art.
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S2E9: Horseshoes & Kanye
In this episode, we return to the original format (recording at my desktop with Audacity) and discuss clothes shopping, getting taxes done, the need to buy a new suit, the fact that I can't stop listening to Kanye's earlier stuff, this past weekend where I played horseshoes and did some BBQ…
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S2E8: Work sucks
ANOTHER episode? Who saw it coming? P.S.: I hope to make these as polished as the older ones were sometime soon.
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S2E7: Wow, y'all remember me?
I finally did a podcast. I am speechless. Well, except for the part where I talk.
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S2E6: Cookie Maker & Basement Cleaner
In this episode, I discuss what's been going on - some recent reads, cooking and baking things, the cats, the weather, a basement cleanup project, some gaming stuff, and that's about it. No beer today, outro music was the beginning of My Friend Of Misery by Metallica.
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S2E5: Veggie Burgers and Landscaping
In this episode, Paul Ald talks about a recent veggie burger he made, some small wins in the landscaping of the backyard, his new haircut, the current book he is reading, and other topics. Today's beer was the Hazer Tag by Odell Brewing, the intro music was Let Your Boys Be Country by Jason…
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S2E4: Angry man talks about European vacation
In this episode, Paul Ald discusses why this episode is so delayed, progress on the weeds, a retrospective on the gaming hiatus, the Germany trip, sleep addiction, recent reads, Halloween decorations, pet projects, the Packers sucking, and the fact that winter is here. My chair chimes in in this...
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S2E3: The Bears Still Suck
In this episode, I'm wired on caffeine and go into some existential conversations about video games, but mostly cover progress on the weeds, the man cave, running, video games being in the past, Germany planning, a no added sugar stint, alcohol tolerance, the weekend, the return of football (and…
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S2E2: Game of Meh
In this episode, Paul discusses Game of Thrones, being tired, Splinter Cell, online dating, the knee injury, and updates on the man cave. This week's beer is Fruited Sour (Peach Dream) by Tommy Knocker Brewery, and the outro music is Relax My Eyes by ANOTR & Abel Balder.
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SEASON 2! I'M BACK BABY!!!
In this Season 2 pilot, Paul Ald tells you all about what has happened since the end of the last season and discusses various topics such as house work, the new man cave, the video game hiatus, TV series binges, grilling out too much, recent takeout, a sports injury, and the upcoming Germany…
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Season 1 Outro
Life has been busy and I have been slightly less interested in doing these, so I'm taking a break - could be weeks, could be months. Next time we'll start Season 2 and I'll catch you up on what has transpired since Episode 50. Have a good one!
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Episode 50: One Year of Paul Ald
In this episode, the Ald celebrates the 50th episode and the 1-year anniversary of the pod, and discusses recent world news, his cats, proper working from home attire, The Last of Us show (no spoilers), 90s anime, TLOU2, old 90s RPGs, dating apps, exercise goals, and an awesome new kombucha he...
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Episode 49: Broken Printers & New Cities
WOW I MESSED UP THE EPISODE NUMBER AGAIN! In this episode, Paul discusses taxes and his shitty printer being broken, Buttermilk loving pets, a recent stir fry made that was bomb, pine nuts, and other cities to potentially move to. Today's beer was the Dame Blanche from Bruz, and the outro music…
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How many episodes does The Paul Ald Pod have?
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What is The Paul Ald Pod about?
Paul Ald, in typical fashion, makes a snazzy podcast talking about life at 38, the Chicago mindset, happenings and goings-on, and random stuff.
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The Paul Ald Pod is created and hosted by Paul Aldrich.
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