A live reading of the essay "The Shithouse Rat" criteria, which first appeared on theoddpolymath.net in the Autumn of 2013.

In which we discuss keeping a small identity, marriage anniversaries and renaissance festivals.

In which a special guest visits and we discuss Farmers' Markets, craft stores and Taoism.

I've got Latin, metal, 8-Bit, Rap, Rock and Blues for you on this episode of Patrick's Playlist.

Classic rock, alternative rock, metal, punk and more in this episode.

I put together a mix of rock, country, Caribbean music and more for you.

In which plans get made for a wedding anniversary and the shit gets shot a lot in general. Sub-topics include the Texas Renaissance Festival, the Lascaux caves in France, literature and School Days.

In which the wife and I peruse a quilt catalog for design ideas and I sing an Australian children's song. Sub-topics include the Texas Renaissance Festival, parkour, wedding anniversaries and urban farms. Originally recorded on October 22, 2013.

In which we further contemplate the essence of creativity and its cultivation. Included is an in-depth discussion of and readings from the book "Ignore Everybody" by Hugh MacLeod. Sub-topics include making quilts and costumes.

In which the concept and value of creativity is discussed. Sub-topics include books and juggling. Originally recorded on October 17, 2013.