The Sisyphus Effect Podcast

Episodes

1. 15

   Episode 15 - Boyd White Part Two

   Boyd is back for a second go! Who should the audience of comic books be today? Should they be for young people or old farts? Have comic book writers lost the essence of characters who were created in the 1930s? Can we live in a world where multiple versions of comics exist for different…

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   Jan 30, 2015

   1h 03m
2. 14

   Episode 14 - Boyd White Part One

   We are back! Did you miss the podcast? This week, Sean interviews Boyd White. Boyd is a friend, a mentor, a scholar, and most importantly, a collector. He is the type of person who can easily talk to you for three hours about the merits of a 19th century detective/werewolf novel. His brain is a...

   Jan 16, 2015

   59m
3. 13

   Episode 13 - Sean Watkins

   We strip it down this week at The Sisyphus Effect Podcast and my life partner interviews me! I guess that the number 13 really is an unlucky number. Deborah talks to me about my growing up in a small town, about our future kids and about my family. You will get to learn a lot about who the man...

   Aug 3, 2014

   1h 02m
4. 12

   Episode 12 - Bobb Watkins

   The amazing thing about technology is that one can capture a moment in time (or at least as long as the medium holds out) and listen to it over and over again. The voices of those who were close to you are made static and yet, if you pay close attention, you hear different things every time you...

   Jul 19, 2014

   42m
5. 11

   Episode 11 - Bryan Nance

   This week on the show, we have Bryan Nance who is an expert in college admissions and his mission in life is to encourage and support students of color throughout their collegiate journey. We originally recorded an amazing show with him describing his experiences within college admissions, but…

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   Jul 5, 2014

   1h 01m
6. 3

   Episode 3 - Dan Manco

   Today on the podcast, Sean talks to the living legend, Dan Manco. Sean and Dan went to grad school together and share a love of the reclusive singer, Morrissey. Over the hour, the two talk about Dan growing up in Indiana and then chat about the ex-Smith. Dan wrote his thesis on Morrissey lyrics…

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   Jul 3, 2014

   1h 07m
7. 2

   Episode 2 - Mike McArdle

   Today on the podcast Sean interviews his long time pal, Mike McArdle. The two talk about their recent adventure at a Neutral Milk Hotel concert and Mike opens up about his time in Boston. As a bonus, you get to hear a funny story about them dressing up to go to a Mindless Self Indulgence show.…

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   Jul 3, 2014

   1h 07m
8. 1

   Episode 1 - Mike Chin

   Monday on the podcast, Sean interviews the a cappella blogger and writer, Mike Chin. Sean has known Mike for many years and they currently work together at the same organization. The two discuss the process of writing, Mike's work in relation to his life, and the many controversies surrounding...

   Jul 3, 2014

   1h 01m
9. 10

   Episode 10 - Chris McVey

   Episode 10! It is a big week for The Sisyphus Effect Podcast. When I started this podcast, I never thought I would be able to find ten people who would actually want to talk to me for hours at a time, let alone be able to edit the conversations into interesting podcasts. It has been a fun journey...

   Jun 21, 2014

   1h 06m
10. 9

    Episode 9 - Nick Stroup

    Gentleman...START YOUR ENGINES! Life continues to be busy, so I will keep this extra short this week. I am proud that I have managed to get to episode number 9 and I hope to continue through my busy summer. I love to hear lots of encouragement, so go ahead and comment on my posts or follow us on...

    Jun 7, 2014

    1h 07m
11. 8

    Episode 8 - Andrew Moss

    Boy! Things have been getting busy in the real world. My job and personal life are constantly trying to get in the way of my podcasting dreams. As someone who is obsessed with the podcast world, I do realize that consistent content is crucial to building a larger following. So, I will do my best…

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    May 24, 2014

    59m
12. 7

    Episode 7 - Kat Veach

    BIF! BAM! POW! This week on The Sisyphus Effect Podcast, we get violent! Sean was in the mood for some ultra violence, so he brought in his friend Kat Veach to talk about her favorite blood sport, Muay Thai fighting. The two discuss the sport and Kat explains what it is like to be a woman in a…

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    May 10, 2014

    1h 05m
13. 6

    Episode 6 - The Return of Mike Chin

    What can we say? Mike Chin is a star. Since last time we spoke to him he has had a very successful Buzzfeed post that has shot him into the world of WWE type writers. In the article, he painstakingly ranked every single Wreslemania match in an incredibly detailed blog post and it has had...

    Apr 26, 2014

    1h 09m
14. 5

    Episode 5 - Deborah Slosberg

    This week on The Sisyphus Effect Podcast, Sean interviews the love of his life, Deborah Slosberg. After begin together for three long years, Sean finally learns about Deborah's past! It is a fun conversation. Deborah and Sean met while in grad school in Ohio...fortunately for the listener, that...

    Apr 12, 2014

    1h 00m
15. 4

    Episode 4 - Eric Lott

    This week on the podcast, Sean interviews his good friend Eric Lott. Eric is an expert on all things miniature. One of his main passions in life is playing a game called Flames of War. Flames of War is a World War Two board game where the players paint their own pewter figures to match the look…

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    Mar 29, 2014

    1h 04m