The Patty Pod

In part 2, Aaron tell us about his time in Moldova where he volunteered for refugees and others affected by the war in Ukraine. He also shares about his time in Iraq, where he was one of the first people to traverse a hiking trail in Iraqi Kurdistan, an active conflict zone.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Aaron Chase and discuss his explorations, especially to places not frequented by Westerners. We discuss how these travels have impacted his received narratives of other people, and how they’ve added meaning and vitality to his life. In part 1, we get a bit of an overview of where he’s been and dive into his time in Algeria.

What up Patty Pod listeners? We back. In this episode, I explain why we’ve had a delay in episodes coming out, and talk about some funny lost phrases, the power of imagination, the power of old songs, and my sort of guilty pleasures.

In this episode, we take a break from interviews as I offer up a smorgasbord of stories and essays on the lighter side. I talk of a server granting me her approval of my order, Mormons getting lawerly with God, and how my thriftiness has me dressing as a Gen Zer. Bon appétit!

In this episode, I speak with my friend John Czeban about optimism.

Part Two of my conversation with my friend Jen Asp who works in Anglican and Episcopalian ministries about the role spirituality has played in her life through both good times and difficult ones. 

In this episode, I chat with my friend Jen Asp who works in Anglican and Episcopalian ministries about the role spirituality has played in her life through both good times and difficult ones. 

Part 2 of our wide-ranging discussion on creativity with author, publisher, journalist, woodworker, maple syrup maker, etc., etc. Mike Savage.

Author, publisher, journalist, woodworker, maple syrup maker, etc., etc. Mike Savage joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on creativity.  

In this episode, we have our first ever single theme and interview! I was excited to be joined by my friend and Royal Academy of Music conducting student Ethan Osman. He tells us how he's experienced his musical talent and what it's meant in his life.