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 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
34 min
This week I talk about the deep natural laws of the nude beach, the divine spark of Meister Eckhart, and truly epic tales of fraud with dead people.

Aug 6, 2023
Aug 6, 2023
39 min
This episode includes talk of visitors, voluble Vinny the repair man, being pleasantly shocked by contradictions and working my way through them, metal detecting, and inflatable hot dog buns.

Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
43 min
We’re back with season 2! In this first episode I introduce the essay bites corner, and discuss my surreal summer, the strange joy I get when someone really gives it to me, and not being ready to hang out at Wimbledon.

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
27 min
In this week’s season finale I talk about my idea to spice up my school’s mother’s night, the word “timepiece”, singing, and the concept of oneness.

Apr 16, 2023
Apr 16, 2023
38 min
This week we talk about the cuts in my life and my trip to Vienna and Slovenia.

Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
36 min
This week I discuss major news in my hat game, joy while waiting, and the implications of mustaches.

Mar 12, 2023
Mar 12, 2023
36 min
This week I discuss going out for a change, hipster hugs, taking St. Aquinas at his word, and the 12-year-old in me striking again.

Feb 26, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
35 min
This week I discuss conflict resolution in the bike lane, singing along to rapper Dojo Cat, and things I had to suppress.

Feb 19, 2023
Feb 19, 2023
37 min
This week I talk about jewelry for men, getting a clubhouse feel at home, and being too excited to connect with people on trips.

Feb 12, 2023
Feb 12, 2023
39 min
This week I talk about becoming a super fan for my niece’s basketball team, the Super Bowl as needed ritual, how I find materialism magical, and how ads make disease look down right fun.
