The Paul Ald Pod

In this episode, I discuss recent reads and movies watched, summer plans, weekend stories, and the software development industry move towards AI.

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!

In this episode, I fill you in on the major things that happened since the last ep.

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.

What's up y'all. Lots of updates since the last episode. Listen along to find out.

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...

In this brief episode, I go over home renovations, Gary coming into town this weekend, the alley situation, and other things.

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.

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 tavernsA back hall issue with the new placeCompleted a bookExperienced Chicago Thin Crust pizzaThe A/C situationMy hairMuseums to check outEnjoy!

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.

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 that creepy eel I saw at the aquarium.

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 like these and more will not be answered cause IDK. Today's beer is the Goose Island 312, more tasty than I recall!

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!

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 some amazing times in Denver that I'll never forget. It's time to move on to Chicago!

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 music in this episode is Everything Must Go by Steely Dan. It's not an album I listen to ever, but the title and lyrics are applicable for me in these times...

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...New running shoes and stories to tell. Body seems more functional than usual.Work has been... interesting.... AI / vibe coding!?... and much more! You'll just have to listen, folks. See you next week where I plan to kick off Season 3 and keep the uploads more consistent.

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.

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...

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.

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 cooked. Enjoy and next time I hope the episode will not only be published, but be less hectic. Outro music is Beast in the Night by Randy.

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.

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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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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Recorded this episode on my phone while I did my daily walk. Deal with it!

In this episode, I go over the Manhattan trip and all that happened. This one's a bit rough.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

In this episode, zzzzz.... I literally fall asleep.There is no beer.There is no outro music.Low-effort cover art.

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, recent games played (including The Evil Within), potentially getting a new car soon, and the weeds. Today's beer was a rerun - Easy Street wheat ale by Odell, and the outro music is Deep End by The National.

ANOTHER episode? Who saw it coming? P.S.: I hope to make these as polished as the older ones were sometime soon.

I finally did a podcast. I am speechless. Well, except for the part where I talk.

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.

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 Aldean, and the outro music is Pretty Little Poison by Warren Zeiders

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 episode a lot, I'll work on fixing that. Today's beer was the Maple Nut Brown Ale from Tommy Knocker brewery and the outro music is Bruder Im Geiste by Tanzwut (music found in a cool German bar)!

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 a Packers win), Aaron Rodgers, and book progress. Today's beer was the Oktoberfest by Westbound & Down, and the outro music is Cadence of Her Last Breath by Nightwish.

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.

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 trip. Today's beer was The True Blonde by Ska Brewing, and the outro music is Collar Full by Panic! at the Disco.

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!

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 found. This week’s local beer is the Peach Juicy Banger IPA by Station 26 Brewing, and the outro music is Son of a Vagabond by Stratovarius.

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 is Karma Police by Radiohead.

In this episode, Paul discusses taxes, printer issues, a new plan, the Rodgers trade, the Bucks, and recent Super Mario 64 gameplay.

In this episode, I discuss Buttermilk allowing pets, tax progress and software, the fact that I've been eating like an idiot, this past weekend, cold weather, stupid challenges in video games, and hangover recovery tricks. The outro music is Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers, one of my favorite Irish songs ever. Hope y'all had a nice St. Patrick's day!

In this episode, I cough and clear my throat a lot. I decided to include most of it because I don't have the time to edit this :( We also discuss AI-generated voices, running, my local gym, and some depressing topics. Outro music is For a Moment by Nat Vazer - a recent find, kind of like a female Shins.

In this short episode, I talk about the running challenge set up in the previous episode, new Planta protein powder flavors I am trying, what I did this past weekend, that I never have enough time to get stuff done, and that my cats need a new scratching post.

In this episode, Paul talks about the weekend, his neck being fat, eating poorly, a good pizza place he discovered, IRS e-filing, hand baths, making an English breakfast, and stir frys. The music in this episode is "La De Casaubon" by Jacques Duphly. The harpsicord is a beautiful instrument.

In this short episode, I discuss Eve's outdoor escapade, the TLOU show, sleeping through the Super Bowl, and that I've been working on video projects. Outro music is Eternity by Stratovarius, a recent discovery in Finnish heavy metal.