Ep. 60
December 20, 2023: Wait... I can talk to y'all while I go for a walk?
I clip on my portable mic and take a little walk and talk about work and such.
2023 episodes (40)
Ep. 59
December 13, 2023: Quick Hello
Time is flying by. Surgery recovery is nearly complete, work has been keeping me busy, and I’ve been having fun recording cooking videos for my YouTube project.
Ep. 58
November 30, 2023: Rambling About Creating Video Into Another New Mic
I’ve begun filming myself cooking for a new YouTube project, and I’ve been slowly exploring what equipment one needs to successfully do that. Not a lot, turns out, but good sound is important so I picked up a wireless lapel mic set for my phone and used it for the first time to record this short episode. Note to self: don’t let your beard rub on it next time.
Ep. 57
November 16, 2023: Scheming a New Project While Taking Narcotics
Surgery was a success and recovery is well under way. During my downtime I starting putting serious thought into a new video/cooking project that’s been bouncing around my brain for several months. https://www.youtube.com/@RandomRecipeProject
Ep. 56
November 8, 2023: Reflecting on the Year Already?
It feels like the year is winding down, and I’ve been reflecting on the effects of ketamine therapy, goals I had set, and preparing for a bit of surgery scheduled for tomorrow.
Ep. 55
October 24, 2023: Let The Wild Rumpus Begin!
My favorite Athens event is this weekend. The Wild Rumpus, where thousands of creative costumed people take over the streets of downtown Athens, is here! I’ve been cutting, bending, and hot gluing cardboard all week.
Ep. 54
October 5, 2023: Pretty Pretty Princess
A new nail salon opened up down the street today, so of course I had to go get my nails done.
Ep. 53
October 2, 2023: The Virgo Month of Leisure Was Good to Me
I made it through the whole month trying hard not to do things that felt like work (other than my actual work). Things like figuring out why my microphone wasn’t working, for example. But now it’s October and there are things that need doing, so I started by digging out my backup mic so I could say hi.
Ep. 52
September 11, 2023: I've Been Spending a Lot of Time in Space
Bethesda’s Starfield game came out last week, and that’s pretty much all I’ve been up to.
Ep. 51
September 1, 2023: Virgo Month of Leisure
Each year, I try to spend the month of September doing not much of anything productive. Most years I don’t quite succeed, but this year is looking good.
Ep. 50
August 31, 2023: Sending My Kid Away to School
It’s been a lot of logistics to plan and execute, but my eldest has successfully begun their sophomore year of college in the big city.
Ep. 49
August 21, 2023: Saw a Younger Version of a Friend on the IMAX
Went out to see Oppenheimer in 70mm IMAX, mostly so I could see my former professor and later friend in the best possible cinematic quality.
Ep. 48
August 8, 2023: Concerning Hobbits (And Green Chile)
I’ve been testing recipes for a new cookbook that combines two of my favorite things: Hobbits and New Mexican cuisine. Inexplicable, but I’m 100% here for it.
Ep. 47
August 2, 2023: I Subscribe to Totes
I’ve been reclaiming space in my office and putting good use to my regular shipment of storage bins.
Ep. 46
July 24, 2023: Goodbye, Charlie
My buddy Charlie unexpectedly left us yesterday, and I’m grieving.
Ep. 45
July 21, 2023: Big Ol' Storm
Had a surprise storm blow through town last night and preliminary reports look like a funnel formed over my neighborhood and really tore things up as it moved through. All’s well here, but there’s lots of cleanup to be done in Athens.
Ep. 44
July 18, 2023: Four Days on the Sea Islands
Took advantage of a slow time at work to disconnect and take the kids to explore the geography, people, and history of the Low Country. We did an awful lot in four days, but mostly we ate seafood.
Ep. 43
July 12, 2023: Work Transitions
As a consultant, my work engagements are always short-lived. It’s both a good and bad thing about the job. Now, one project has ended and I’m catching up on odds and ends before starting another.
Ep. 42
July 11, 2023: Feed the Squirrels Tuppence a Bag
I got one of those smart bird feeders last year and I love all the bird photos but the squirrels tried to eat it. Not the birdseed but the feeder itself. I spent some of my sick days splicing cables and replacing parts and now all is well.
Ep. 41
July 6, 2023: Healthy
Covid finally caught me and I had to stop doing lots of things I enjoyed for a while, including recording this very podcast. But I’m back at it. Hi!
Ep. 40
April 20, 2023: Experimental Baking
I’ve got dough living in my fridge. I keep pulling chunks out and seeing what sorts of things I can make with it, and it has yet to let me down.
Ep. 39
April 12, 2023: New Neighborhood Food Court
I can walk up the street to a new Publix, and their deli tempts me to spend way too much. Oooh – it’s five dollar sushi day!
Ep. 38
April 4, 2023: North Florida Fossils
Spent several days in North Florida and had a surprisingly good time, including picking pristine fossils up right off the ground.
Ep. 37
March 28, 2023: Times Are Tough in the Tech World
It’s a hard time to be a small fish in the big pond that is the tech industry. We’re circling the wagons and all the other metaphors to weather the storm.
Ep. 36
March 24, 2023: Sleep's A Crutch
I got too much money back on my tax return, and now there’s an espresso machine in the kitchen. Also, I’m extra twitchy for some reason.
Ep. 35
March 20, 2023: It's a Brand New Record for 1990
My eldest had their first ever college spring break and we started it off by watching a TMBG show.
Ep. 34
March 10, 2023: Disembodied Robots and Seeing Old Friends
FedEx delivered a disembodied robot on Monday and I’ve been building a user interface for that. I did manage to get out of the house for a bit and see friends I hadn’t seen in years.
Ep. 33
February 28, 2023: Doing Our Part to Keep Athens Weird
My youngest and I got invited to a music video shoot for an internationally famous band and had a great time.
Ep. 32
February 24, 2023: Rambling About Creating Habits
Thanks to my improving mental health, I’ve been creating new habits I enjoy the last few months but I’m still learning how to juggle them all.
Ep. 31
February 20, 2023: Sumer Is Icumen In -- Lhude Sing Cuccu
Summer has arrived in Athens, GA. Unfortunately I was distracted when Spring was here, yesterday.
Ep. 30
February 15, 2023: Did Some Steampunkin'
Spent the weekend needing out with a bunch of steampunks who also happen to be some of my favorite people.
Ep. 29
February 3, 2023: Glue Some Gears On the Weekend
So much going on at work this weekend, but I’m able to pause for the weekend and glue some gears on things to prepare for the upcoming Atlanta Steampunk Exposition
Ep. 28
January 31, 2023: Adding Movement to My Day
Getting exercise by chasing and fighting a fitness-obsessed dragon.
Ep. 27
January 30, 2023: On the Joys of Making Things
I like making things and putting them on the internet for people to enjoy. And I love it when people do enjoy them and let me know.
Ep. 26
January 27, 2023: I've Been Away Doin' Stuff
I’ve had events take me away from home and my good microphone, but I’m back to say hi!
Ep. 25
January 10, 2023: Vaxxed & Masked & Vegas Bound
New gutters, flying to Vegas, and tiki culture – all in five minutes!
Ep. 24
January 6, 2023: Washed My Mouth Out With Tabasco
Doctor’s orders. But first I had to give my soft tissues a good hard brushing and really wake them up with alcohol before really making them mad.
Ep. 23
January 5, 2023: Carnitas: It's What's For Dinner (Every Day This Week)
Pork was cheap, so I made eight pounds of carnitas.
Ep. 22
January 4, 2023: Steampunks in ... Spaaaaaaace?
I’ve got a steampunk event coming up next month, and I need to make a spacesuit.
Ep. 21
January 3, 2023: Jack Ryan? More like Jack Iron (Man)
I watched the latest season of the Jack Ryan show. Not a fan.