The Patty Pod
A 40 something Brooklynite from MN tells stories, talks about his adventures and misadventures, the takes they give rise to, mixes in a dash of spirituality, and tries to be amusing if not downright humorous.
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Episodes

Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
58 min
In this episode we get more 1980’s Duluth, Minnesota sayings, hear about T-shirts with ‘tude, and I make my case for why I’m certain the Divine is real.

Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
35 min
In this episode, I discuss Knicks fever in NYC, breaking patterns, accepting things reluctantly, and oh so much more. I also read chapter 2 from my novella, The Podcaster. Merci mis amigos!

Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
32 min
This episode includes a discussion of the Artemis II’s astronauts’ poignant experience of viewing Earth from afar, the weirdness of the English lyrics to Wagner’s Wedding March, and we read a chapter of my new novella, The Podcaster. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/04gYIYJu

Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
24 min
In this episode, we talk about how you can kill it with kindergartners, why Duluth produces Olympic champion curlers, and putting R&B singers on notice. Check it!

Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
25 min
We’re back with tales of the biggest bro president, Macy’s killing it on Thanksgiving, and life in the flow state. Enjoy mis amigos!

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
23 min
In this episode, I talk about the whitest thing possible, Italian cuisine in Edmonton, and taking on imposter syndrome.

Oct 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
43 min
In this episode, I break out some of my best stories, including including craziness with Conan O’Brien and Tim Robbins. I also have tips for celebrities that wear expensive clothes, and we talk a little bit about essence and existentialism.

Sep 4, 2025
Sep 4, 2025
31 min
We’re back with another smorgasbord of topics. In this episode, I talk about real life people that seem like movie characters, backhanded compliments, menswear in German soccer, and delightful synchronicities.

Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
47 min
In this episode, I interview Colleen Doan-Lombardozzi, and she describes a remarkable near-death experience that she had and how it impacted her faith and life in the years that followed.

Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
31 min
In part 3, Aaron discusses his time living in Tanzania where he worked on a United Nations Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda, supporting a panel of judges, and had a chance to visit the country side and a Maasai village. He also speaks about how fundamental exploration and travel are to him and the impact they’ve had on his understanding and being in the world.
