The Friends We Meet
The Friends We Meet
The Friends We Meet
A show of remarkable people, their stories, and their creations.
Lucy and Dad: the Definition of Art and more...
My daughter, Lucy, and I discuss the definition of art, our fears, what we like about ourselves.... and much more.
Jun 1, 2022
27 min
The Moon Lives on our Street & Other Amazing Tales (Shane Key)
Shane Key (a writer of songs) and I discuss many stories including bringing kids into the family, loving your wife, and how to make end's meet. He shares a song. And a special surprise guest appears at the end of the show.
Apr 29, 2022
42 min
Dungeons and Dragons, Accents, and Wikipedia Wormholes with an Aussie Patriot Poet (Danny "The Jet" Becker)
Discussing Dungeons and Dragons, accents, and Wikipedia wormholes with an Aussie patriot poet named Danny "The Jet" Becker.
Mar 31, 2022
42 min
The Hard Job of Being Kids, Pink and Green Nikes, and Changing Lives (Cyril Jefferson)
In this episode I talk with Cyril Jefferson -- change-maker, city councilman, and friend. We discuss kids' bedtime, loss and grief, gangs, community-building, how he met his wife (she was fly!), band geeks, and high school choral performances.
Mar 17, 2022
44 min
Being Kind To Yourself, The Craft of Acting, and Insulin Addiction (Jennifer Bartels)
In this episode actor and writer Jen Bartels and I discuss authenticity, tenacity, being your own "storefront," mental health, insulin, television shows getting canceled, defining "success," Louboutins, sports, and being kind to yourself. Jen and I went to high school together, and that (probably) had no (or very little) impact on her current success.
Mar 3, 2022
40 min
Sweet-Talking Dogs and Loving Neighbors (Jon Esser)
Jon Esser and I discuss sweet-talking dogs, fear, what’s best for kids, 90s grunge, Jesus, and how we define “neighbors.”
Feb 25, 2022
29 min
Waiting 6 Months for a Response from a Stranger (Zack and Liz Allison)
A man waits 6 months (she claims it is 5 months) for a response from a stranger. He claims that he knew he would marry her before they ever met. A tale of love, research, and patience.
Feb 15, 2022
35 min
Panic, Poetry, and Stockholm Syndrome (Brian Boggs)
Friend shares about kids, life with panic, obsessive-compulsive behavior and how policing changed him.
Feb 8, 2022
31 min
Babies Save the World & Vintage Voicemails (Korey Banks)
Lifelong friend shares what it feels like to be a new dad. I apologize for something. Voicemails from the past I can't delete. More music from an exceptional musician.
Dec 1, 2020
28 min
Greased Watermelons and the Creative Process (Scott Blackburn)
A greased watermelon amongst warriors. A writer finds his voice, learns confidence in humility, and kills his darlings. Another love song. Bleh. Kidding.
Aug 1, 2020
34 min
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