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No More Felt-Matted Checkers Sets (1/10) from 2021-09-13T12:00
Today marks a new day at a newer coffee shop. The past cafe has been recategorized to a social infirmary: a place where I can go with a mismatched outfit and some unexplained bruises, bedhead to...
ListenCoffee S-H-O-P-P-E (2/10) from 2021-09-13T11:00
Before the coffee s-h-o-p-p-e, I pit stopped at a cafe run by a man with more hair on his head than he had on his head and then after that I spent some time on the 8th floor of a luxury hotel. I’m ...
ListenThe Timberland Excuse (3/10) from 2021-09-13T10:00
I stopped at a convenience store to get some cinnamon candies and a seltzer then ran into someone who I sort of knew. Also, I’ve been to the coffee s-h-o-p-p-e 8 times over the past couple weeks no...
ListenHot Chocolate Fucking Whipped Cream (4/10) from 2021-09-13T09:00
A wet figure appeared and stirred things up a bit. I feel a bit foolish for not anticipating being lonely throughout this process. I also matched with someone on Tinder who has a tattoo of a rattle...
ListenGoing On A Date After Being Severely Disappointed (5/10) from 2021-09-13T08:00
A boy walked in with his mom and ordered a vegan sugar cookie today. I don’t think he knew it was vegan. The man with the mule tail goatee said something very cringe, I had to leave the s-h-o-p-p-e...
ListenShaking Some Hands (6/10) from 2021-09-12T12:00
I start my job hunt by getting stood up for a work interview. Later, I tuck into a Hot Topic, a Lids, and a massage therapy studio before walking into an H&M.
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ListenThe Place Of Possible The Place To Be (7/10) from 2021-09-12T11:00
I share space with a couple of people while waiting for a job interview. One of them was heads-down playing some sort of video game, the other couldn’t open their locker. I wore khaki slacks to ...
ListenWarm Dogs and Bubbly Water (8/10) from 2021-09-12T10:00
Before I got the job at “the place of possible, the place to be”, I worked at a company that let it’s employees bring their dogs into the office.
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ListenMy Company Branded Lanyard and Me (9/10) from 2021-09-12T09:00
I had my first shift at H&M. The girl with the tattoo of the rattlesnake on her stomach sent me a picture.
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ListenPathetic and Capable (10/10) from 2021-09-12T08:00
I struggled to ring up a pair of pants. Then, right at the end of an important closing shift, some customers tore through each and every fedora, bomber jacket, cargo pant, and v-neck t-shirt tha...
ListenAn Elkwood Election (podcast update) from 2020-11-02T12:00
An episode about an Elkwood election, an orange velour jumpsuit, and a man named Declan. PODCAST UPDATE: I’m going to take a break from uploading podcast episodes until 2021 (I’m thinking Februa...
ListenA Cigarette In London from 2020-10-26T11:21:50
Hollywood might say that a cigarette after sex is the closest one can get to nirvana on earth. That when a metal bed frame, linen sheets, and rolled tobacco come together in a unique harmony, we...
ListenThe Buzz Cut from 2020-10-19T11:00
The complex that is the buzz cut. How a neglect to shave and this type of hairstyle work so well together, I still don’t know. For this episode, I think out loud about it and shed light on the w...
ListenThe Telltale Signs of Autumn from 2020-10-12T11:00
This week’s episode is about autumn and is brought together by the following themes: climate change, me defending Joe Buck, a pumpkin spice piece, and I use the word “chafing” once. Enjoy!
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This episode touches on creative blocks, being sad, unmotivated, and buying a plant. Enjoy!
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ListenDennis and Bree from 2020-09-21T11:38:37
A story about an unusual couple. You might say the chances of Mariah Carey marrying a single pistachio are greater than these two working out.
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ListenThey Keep Their Diary In Their Sock Drawer from 2020-09-14T12:11:23
Doing some reading from my diary this week. One of the entries isn’t actually an entry from my diary, but part of a satire piece I wrote titled, “A Vulnerable Diary Entry by Tucker Carlson”. The...
ListenQualified Immunity from 2020-09-07T10:40:12
Qualified Immunity seems to be a lot like that streaming service Quibi in that a lot of people are aware of it, but not many know what it is. I talk about its background, a Reuter’s study, and r...
ListenThe Elkwood Forum from 2020-08-31T12:24:05
To those new to Elkwood, welcome! The Elkwood Forum had something for everyone. The keyword: had. This story is about a mall before and after the boom of online shopping and a college graduate c...
ListenThe Chaos Experiment from 2020-08-24T12:08:23
This week's installment talks about Steve Bannon and his history producing direct-to-DVD films, We Build The Wall, and I even read a haiku.
I post the video to the monologues to my ...
ListenThe Nuances Of Moving Back In With Your Parents from 2020-08-17T10:48:46
For this episode there is no current event piece, rather I overanalyze some of the nuances in moving home at 25 years old. Which, I suppose, is a current event piece in it’s own right. Enjoy! Listen
The Mail and Locker Room Talk from 2020-08-10T10:09:39
Here's my piece on USPS and I remind you about that aunt that writes you once a year, the one who you more remember through her hard-to-read penmanship than actual looks. After that, I tell a st...
ListenTik Tok and Pegged from 2020-08-03T11:00
This week's piece is about TikTok. First off, what is it? Second, what's happening? For the main course, I read a short story that I've had in the vault for a bit. It's called "Pegged" and is ab...
ListenTeam Names and DISCIPLINE from 2020-07-27T11:43:04
This week's monologue is about The Washington Football Team name change. The name is temporary, but I like it as it is, I say they keep it. Then for the reading, it was laundry day, which means ...
ListenUnderstanding Portland and Dutch Bros in Hell from 2020-07-20T11:12:02
What’s going on in Portland? I give some tips for the untrained federal officers on mass demonstrations (in Portland though, not sure if my tips apply to other cities). This week's story is abou...
ListenDisney World and Elkwood's Pandemic from 2020-07-13T11:42:02
Florida set the record for daily COVID-19 cases, so Disney World opened. Then for chapter 2, we go to Elkwood for a story about the pandemic that they went through.
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K-Pop Stans from 2020-07-06T10:02:18
This episode is a different format than most. It starts with a current events piece, the topic: K-Pop Stans, what are they? How strong are they? Then we get a brief synopsis of the reading, and ...
ListenWork In Progress - a conversation with DeVoCustoms from 2020-06-29T11:00
For this episode, I'm joined by my friend Nathan DeVaughn, also known as DeVoCustoms. He is an artist in Portland, OR who has had his work worn by CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic, among other athletes...
ListenYou Look So Hot Wearing That Mask from 2020-06-22T10:12:59
In 5th grade, my parents signed me up for cotillion. Here, hundreds of other 11-year olds and I learned the specific roles and disciplines of each utensil plate and glass. If I ever told my pare...
ListenThis Isn't Fine from 2020-06-15T10:42:43
It's been a few weeks and the normal social media climate seems to be creeping back in. Not barging in or even knocking on the door, but pulling into the driveway and shining its lights through ...
ListenMarching with Masks from 2020-06-08T11:05:01
It’s an interesting complex, as being around so many people brings on a sense of pseudo normalcy, yet the main reason that we’ve come together in masses is to stand up against one the most norma...
ListenDress For Success from 2020-05-25T11:00
A man wearing a Gucci t-shirt bumped into me at a street fair. He had a couple of burlap sacks of potatoes for pecs and a two locomotives that I guessed he called his legs.
ListenFrozen Cookies from 2020-05-11T10:20:16
I’d be better off hoping to wake up in time to see dew on the strip of dead grass outside our house than to expect a rainy afternoon in San Diego. When it did in fact rain, people canceled their...
ListenVicariously from 2020-05-04T11:18:16
An admiration, an envy for the lengthy frames of cross country runners and their community. And I've taken an appreciation to running through Portland neighborhoods on late Saturday mornin...
ListenAre you paying attention? from 2020-04-27T11:17:16
A priest, a student with a short attention span, and a test to a moral compass. Follow the podcast! Instagram: @heresmything_ Twitter: @heresmything_ Follow me! Instagram: @johnroussosss Twitter: ...
ListenA Medicine Cabinet from 2020-04-20T11:12:22
A house isn't a home until you've been sick in it. This goes against the millennial desire of a semi-furnished studio apartment. One plant can't cure everything (maybe 2 or 3 or 4), other variab...
ListenFar From Bored from 2020-04-06T11:00
Dealing with boredom during quarantine, being easily amused, anxious thoughts.
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ListenPandemic Groceries from 2020-03-30T10:43:17
The first half of this episode is about a bowl of strawberries my mom prepared for me when I was 9.
The second half of this episode is about grocery shopping during the pandemic. Listen
Love at The Court (Pt. 2) from 2020-03-23T11:00
Love at The Court is brought full-circle! The thing about this story is that it takes place only as far back as a year and a half ago. So those close to me know that I haven’t dated anyone...
ListenLove at The Court (Pt. 1) from 2020-03-16T11:00
This episode is part 1 of a 2 part installment, Love at The Court. Part 1 sets the main stage: a food court. More than that, the general luncheon landscape from an old job downtown. There ...
ListenBlisters and Hobbies from 2020-03-09T11:00
Because of some reoccurring blisters on my pinky finger, I’d recently been referred to a specific dermatologist who looked more like someone who would’ve made a killing as a stockbroker in the l...
ListenInitiation from 2020-03-02T11:57:47
My car got broken into this past week. Obviously that's not good, but after letting it sit, it's really podcast episode waiting to happen, a story to tell! Enjoy.
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ListenToo Good To Be True from 2020-02-24T13:00:54
The apartment that was too good to be true - I think.
ListenRips At The Knees from 2020-02-03T12:00
I was on my way to the fitting room to take a snap chat when a customer stopped me and ask if we had any black skinny jeans, the caveat being that they had to have rips at the knees. What he did...
ListenTie Me Down from 2020-01-27T12:59:35
I was getting milk tea at this new place in town with my friend Brae. A couple next to us took a boomerang of their drinks when he told me about some of the double entendres from Eminem’s latest...
ListenTen Packs of Trident from 2020-01-20T12:00
My younger cousins got me 10 packs of Trident gum for the holidays. I think my mom gave the tip because I never told them I got through a couple of packs a week. I enjoy gum, mainly chewed to ke...
ListenJesus Tables from 2020-01-13T12:00
The dining hall at my alma mater had 3 long communal tables in the middle. It was a Catholic school, but I don't think that had much to do with the naming of these tables, "Jesus Tables". ...
ListenMy Millennial Cover Letter from 2020-01-06T12:00
If a job requires a cover letter I usually just recycle one originally written in 2015, subbing out the name of the company, maybe playing with a couple of the words. This past week I was ...
ListenGin and Tonic from 2019-12-02T11:34:56
I feel like I've had a cold for the past 4-months. I went to the doctor's office to check it out and ended up learning a thing or two about the medical assistant taking my vitals.
ListenTha Side with Obed Padilla from 2019-11-25T12:00
Obed Padilla is a talented, timeless musician from Oceanside, CA. We met up at his home studio and he told his story. His album Deyssler is available everywhere.
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ListenParagraphs, Sentences, and a Poem from 2019-11-18T12:00
This installment is a collection of entries from some of my notebooks around the past year. Some of them are just a sentence, some are a couple of paragraphs, there's even have a poem in here. S...
ListenThe Horse Upstairs from 2019-11-11T12:00
I was aware that dogs and cats are allowed in my apartment building, but I had no idea thoroughbred horses are too.
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ListenA Neck Tattoo and an El Camino from 2019-10-21T11:00
Social, self-respect, relationships, goals.
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Once Upon A Time (MMC #67) from 2019-10-14T11:00
Once Upon A Time this guy threw on a Stussy windbreaker. This is the beginning of a modern-day millennial love story.
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ListenNordstrom (MMC #66) from 2019-10-07T11:02:34
Nordstrom smells like someone spilled white wine everywhere, and instead of addressing the spill with vinegar or some sort of cleaning solution, they just laced the entire building with perfume....
ListenThe Résumé (MMC #65) from 2019-09-30T11:00
This is a story about a young man getting too meticulous when highlighting work experience on his résumé. There's a Quasimoto (Klay Field) and Madlib (myself) vibe here that I didn't recog...
ListenThe Delicatessen (MMC #64) from 2019-09-23T10:26:24
I've been watching a lot of Curb Your Enthusiasm clips lately, oddly enough I walked into a deli the other day and sat in between what looked and felt like 4 Larry David cosplays. We en...
ListenElectric Scooters (8/17/18) from 2019-09-20T11:06:56
I think this is one of the more timeless episodes of the podcast. Here's the original description: Electric scooters have seemed to assume the main transporting duties in Portland and ...
ListenReality TV (MMC #63) from 2019-09-16T11:00
I have started watching the show Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020. It's fantastic. American reality TV has taught me that you need yelling, screaming, crying, fighting, dramatic cuts and ...
ListenThe Chonga Bagel from 2019-09-11T11:00
It's my favorite bagel out right now. And it's from Starbucks - which I'm struggling to come to terms with.
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ListenTo Whom It May Concern (MMC #62) from 2019-09-09T10:21:27
A complaint filed to an apartment building.
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ListenOne of Those Days from 2019-09-06T11:00
It just one of those days, ya know?
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ListenA Conversation With Nora (MMC #61) from 2019-09-02T11:00
This is the first ever episode with a schedule guest. A great guest at that! Nora Hernandez is the Showroom Manager at Roche Bobois Portland (a French retailer of high-end furniture). During our...
ListenPlease Call Me (4/5/19) from 2019-08-30T11:00
Still under the weather and now I'm congested, so the sick/attractive voice is gone. With nothing to flaunt, I decided to re-upload an episode that I think is timely considering school is back i...
ListenThe Bloody Mary (4/26/19) from 2019-08-28T11:00
I'm under the weather. Sweaty and the whole sore throat deal. Now the sore throat means my voice is scratchy, and the scratchy voice is the sick voice, and the sick voice is also universally rec...
Listen"Her" Sex Scene (MMC #60) from 2019-08-26T12:16:32
I recently got a Google Home Mini. The more I use it the more I am reminded of the sex scene from the movie "Her". The song used towards the end is the same used during that scene, the song is b...
ListenBathroom Magazines from 2019-08-23T11:00
I have begun cultivating my collection of bathroom literature. As of now I'm bootstrapping it, as I don’t have a woven basket for the magazines and books you buy at Urban Outfitters to res...
ListenSunglasses from 2019-08-21T11:00
I bought 2 pairs of sunglasses the other day. I got 2 because I took a risk with one, the second being the back up if I can't pull off the 1st. The buy not as much impulsive as an investment in ...
ListenThrift Shopping (MMC #59) from 2019-08-19T11:00
I've been thrift shopping since I got my drivers license. Each trip to a buffalo exchange or other store serving as a timely reminder for how my style has changed.
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ListenFamily Trip to the Grand Canyon from 2019-08-14T11:00
I've never been to the Grand Canyon, but I'd imagine the events and motives discussed in this episode are all too common during trips there.
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Listen400 (MMC #58) from 2019-08-12T11:46:09
This episode is the 400th of the Here's My Thing podcast. With that, I think it's a perfect opportunity to do a YG episode, as his brand is "4Hunnid". YG is one of my favorite artists. Brilliant...
ListenThe Dark Knight Interrogation Scene from 2019-08-09T11:00
This is my favorite movie scene of all time. The more I watch it, the more subtle nuances unearth themselves. As dark and twisted as the Joker is, his words during this scene are almost
Sliding into the DM (2/12/19) from 2019-08-08T13:00
Everyone, in gearing up for episode 400 (released on Monday!) I have decided to reupload this installment again. This one is a listener favorite, and the topic discussed is still one that ...
ListenAirplane WiFi from 2019-08-07T13:00
I've bought airplane wifi, but I've also spent $11.50 on juice, purchased extra SuperLikes on Tinder, and paid $20 every 3-weeks, for 5-months for a buzzcut.
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ListenThe New York Times from 2019-08-06T13:00
I don't actually read the New York Times, I just try to look like I read it.
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ListenCardistry (MMC #57) from 2019-08-05T13:00
This is the first ever episode of the Here's My Thing podcast where I'm not the only one talking. I was in the lobby of the Society Hotel and found a group of people doing what looked like shuff...
ListenBirthday (Freestyle) from 2019-08-02T17:17:39
Everyone! This episode is unscripted, basically addressing the new lids for to go cups at my local coffee shop, plans for the day, then potential direction for the podcast. Thank you all f...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #38 (2/25/19) from 2019-07-29T13:00
The last of the three time capsules is quite possibly my personal favorite Monday Morning Commute. It's got peanut M&Ms, the PBR of Maine, a documentary, and a hipster on a boat.
... ListenThe Jiffy Lube Upsell (1/15/2019) from 2019-07-26T13:00
This rerun takes us back to a very aggressive sales tactic and a very unknowledgeable buyer. This is a fun one, enjoy!
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ListenVomit at the Art Museum (2/10/19) from 2019-07-25T13:00
Everyone, I'm out of town (wedding in the Midwest) meaning I'm not in the studio that's in the studio apartment. For 7/25, 26, and 29 I've selected some of my favorites to upload during those da...
ListenThe Handshake from 2019-07-24T13:00
The opening monologue is spoken over the song "Comment Allez Vous" by Blossom Dearie, and is my take on extremely firm handshakes. The one I was referring to is something you'd find at net...
ListenTattoo (MMC #56) from 2019-07-22T13:00
This episode is about a tattoo, but far deeper than that, it's about a relationship with an alley cat named Dustin.
The audio clip at the beginning is from the movie "Black Dynamite...
ListenSnow Day at a Coffee Shop (2/6/19) from 2019-07-19T13:00
Everyone, I elected to re-upload a classic today. The episode that I was planning on dropping wasn't ready so I decided not to force it - I really like the concept and want to work it out.  ...
ListenWe Hooked Up from 2019-07-18T13:00
This episode talks about awkward interactions fueled by hypothetical hook ups with a large man, petite woman, and a douche. Deeper than that, this episode is about people engaging with each othe...
ListenJuul Pod Save America from 2019-07-17T13:00
A comparison between the Juul and the 1st-generation iPod Shuffle.
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ListenI'm a Savage from 2019-07-16T13:00
Someone went through another coffee punch card. This one in only 10 days (4 below my average).
ListenVegan? MMC #55 from 2019-07-15T13:00
I used to think the terms "vegetarian" and "vegan" were condescending ways to describe the health of your colon.
Chapter 1: Coming to terms
Chapter 2: If your friends jumped off a ...
ListenThe Bachelor from 2019-07-11T13:00
I want to be able to say, "I'm baching it", but I'm not quite there yet. I'm in my twenties, single, I live alone and in an apartment, but I have no spoiled milk, no takeout Chinese food, ...
ListenThe Cadillac Escalade from 2019-07-10T13:00
The Escalade, Ed Hardy Clothing, and a 5th grade crush.
ListenBaggy, Black Cargo Pants from 2019-07-09T13:32:36
I'll admit it, the desire for these pants was influenced by Travis Scott. However, I let that desire marinate in a crockpot for about a year, only this past weekend pulling off the l...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #54 from 2019-07-08T13:00
Talking a new apartment and shower curtain selection. Enjoy! And let me know what you think of the intro - trying something new!
Song: Blessed [Intro] - beatboxbandit
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ListenHiking and Me from 2019-07-05T13:00
My thoughts on hiking. I don't like it, but it hasn't always been this way. I use to like hiking, however in all fairness, I liked it due to the incentives that came with it.
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ListenWho is Jenn? from 2019-07-04T13:00
Apparently she makes Portuguese Muffins and I can find her on Instagram? I'm all for ambiguity, but this was a bit much.
ListenIceberg Lettuce from 2019-07-03T13:00
Too easy to belittle. Besides the fact that there is no nutritional value, iceberg lettuce can't be found in the trendy juices that come in unlabeled cups from farmer's markets. But I've g...
ListenCunning or Charming - #12 of the Select 12 from 2019-07-02T13:00
A story about gaining admission to a club without a ticket.
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ListenThe Greatest Thing Southwest Airlines Has Ever Done - #11 of the Select 12 from 2019-07-01T13:00
One word: kiosk.
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ListenThe Man on the Seated Stationary Bike - #10 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-28T13:00
This episode takes place at the gyn. I was warming up before my workout when I came across this man. He was sitting in on a stationary bike, lackadaisically moving his legs. He was m...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #16 - #9 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-27T13:00
One of the longer episodes, this Monday Morning Commute ranks the Big 4 (McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Carls Jr) by their hamburgers.
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ListenVery Expensive Photoshoot - #8 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-26T13:00
I got dinged $270 for "running a red light". $270. Two-hundred and seventy dollars. For $270 I don't want one blurry photo of me "running a red light" - for $270 I want 9 different photos from 9...
ListenSan Pellegrino - #7 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-25T13:00
Where some parents may give their kids tap water or gatorade, I'm going to give my kids San Pellegrino at their sporting events. I like that energy.
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ListenMore Rooftop Decks, Please - #6 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-24T13:00
So many roofs. There are so many. But so few open themselves up for a rooftop deck. The pinnacle of social interaction. Not to mention, at higher elevations, the better the libations. ...
ListenCraft Beer Pressure - #5 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-21T13:00
PSA: It's okay to not like craft beer!!! If you don't like an IPA, you don't have to be ashamed. I'm all about an ice cold - it has to be ice cold - PBR. If we're talking Rolling Rock, it has to...
ListenFrench Fantasy - #4 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-20T13:00
This entire episode was inspired by the movie "Ratatouille". This is my French fantasy.
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This was my attempt at building an #InMyFeelingsChallenge.
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ListenOvercompensating Cream Cheese - #2 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-18T13:00
There needs to be a limit on the amount of cream cheese applied to a bagel. It was out of hand when this was record and it is still out of hand.
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ListenSucculents - #1 of the Select 12 from 2019-06-17T13:00
This is the first ever episode of the Here's My Thing podcast. Only fitting that it's the first of the Select 12 that will be deployed from June 17th-July 2nd. Fair warning, the audio sounds lik...
ListenIce Me Out from 2019-06-13T13:00
This one song takes me out of my room and into the back of a Wraith.
ListenThe Laundromat from 2019-06-12T13:00
I went to my first laundromat the other day. Coin laundry. Here's how it went down. Follow the podcast! Instagram: @heresmything_ Twitter: @heresmything_ Follow me! Instagram: @johnroussosss Tw...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #53 from 2019-06-10T10:27:44
The fire, the then the most flattering/accurate stereotype, new mic.
ListenCottage Cheese from 2019-06-06T13:00
People don't buy Cottage Cheese to eat it. They buy it to slowly but surely push it to the back their fridge and NOT forget about it, but instead neglect it.
ListenGreat Illustrated Classics from 2019-06-05T13:00
These books looked like they were 300+ pages, but they were actually only 235-250, but they read like they were 125.
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... ListenFrom The Neck Down from 2019-06-04T13:00
A story within a story.
I've tried to do this episode multiple times but was never able to. It's weird I feel like I've done it though, but I may be thinking of my radio show in college. ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #52 from 2019-06-03T13:00
Everyone for this episode of the Monday Morning Commute I walk you through a bad date that I went on. I break it down in 4 acts: 1. The Match 2. Pre-Date 3. Date 4. Post-Date. The da...
ListenOption 1, 2, or 3 from 2019-05-31T13:00
My moral compass was tested at the drive-thru of the hottest burger joint in town.
ListenThe Substitute Teacher from 2019-05-29T13:00
15-minutes of an uninterrupted, magnificent, impromptu monologue that had absolutely no context to the class. It was one of the greatest academic moments of my 16+ years in formal education.&nbs...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #51 from 2019-05-27T13:00
The KOMBUCHA episode! It's here. Topics discussed: lightning-struck kombucha, CBD, a farmers market.
ListenNice Warm Hand Wash from 2019-05-24T13:00
A nice warm hand wash is equivalent to 1/4 of an orgasm.
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A Lifestyle Blogger and a Bag of Burgers from 2019-05-23T13:00
A vision spawned by way of a 10-second snapchat story from a lifestyle blogger.
ListenThe Jeans and Flip Flops Combo from 2019-05-22T13:00
An Iconic look. My favorite body type for it? A 43-year old man. The most important part is that there has to be a gray area as to where his obliques end and hips begin.
ListenThere's a Better Way from 2019-05-21T13:00
Imagine a reality where your bagel with butter from a coffee shop didn't come in a wax-paper sleeve with butter wrapped in tin foil and a plastic knife to boot.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #50 from 2019-05-20T13:00
- 0:00 Intro
- 3:31 Meeting a world champion
ListenGetting Your Ass Kicked from 2019-05-16T13:00
I start off the episode with some Ira Glass-energy, prefacing the episode for some curse words. And yes, this is technically the first Here's My Thing episode that has a curse word. The word is ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #49 from 2019-05-13T13:00
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:46 It was hot
- 3:07 Summer camps
Good Afternoon from 2019-05-10T13:00
One of the best afternoons in recent memory. Pizza, Walgreens, 5 acres of lawn.
ListenMesh Athletic Shorts from 2019-05-08T13:00
I value mesh athletic shorts. I do. I'm not sure why professional sports organizations exiled them in 2008, but all I know is that action has almost given these shorts vintage energy. ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #48 from 2019-05-06T13:00
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:34 Epic Contest
- 6:13 NBA player's brother eats steak cooked well-done
- 10:47 Best looking player in the NBA
- 11:04 Yelling in a coffe...
ListenIce Cream Sundae from 2019-05-03T13:00
The only places you can get ice cream sundaes in 2019 are at McDonald's and your cousin's house.
ListenTummy Pillows from 2019-05-02T13:00
I love a tummy pillow. Where the classic pillow is Usain Bolt, the tummy pillow is Ashton Eaton. Very elite, does a lot of things well, but isn't necessarily the best in one specific area. ...
ListenThe 8th Grade Trip to DC from 2019-04-30T13:00
The thing is we all know what I'm talking about. It is THE field trip. The most iconic academic excursion in modern day education. It's the DC trip - and you know it's THE trip to DC because the...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #47 from 2019-04-29T13:00
0:00 Intro
1:45 I think I'm becoming an adult
ListenThe Bloody Mary from 2019-04-26T13:00
I love the concept of the Bloody Mary. It's the Inspector Gadget of beverages - and it is because of this versatility that the Bloody Mary has achieved universal levels of enjoyment.
<... ListenStretching and The Rash from 2019-04-25T13:00
I'd rather book an appointment with a new dermatologist, than stretch my hammies, quads, and hip flexers for 15-minutes. And just so we are clear, booking an appointment with any type of d...
ListenDamian Lillard from 2019-04-24T13:00
"They say the truth shall come to the light, so everybody grab ya shades cuz ya boy that bright." -Jay Z - Damian Lillard. Dame hit one of the greatest shots I'd ever seen last night. Had to do an...
ListenEspresso Pitch from 2019-04-23T13:00
This episode isn't as much of an episode of the podcast as it is an elevator pitch... better yet, a 10-12 flights of stairs pitch.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #46 from 2019-04-22T13:00
0:00 Intro
1:15 Why Monday is the beginning of the week
2:55 Picking up my prescriptions from Walgreens
7:45 The impulsive Snickers purchase at check out
ListenFantasy Furnished by IKEA from 2019-04-19T13:00
I've always loved IKEA. I'm not totally sure why. However, I have reason to believe that I think of it in such a good light because most of my dreams and fantasies take place in settings t...
ListenGetting Walked In On from 2019-04-18T13:00
I had this fear, I feel kind of silly saying this now, but I had this fear of my parents walking in on me watching MTV.
ListenThe Honda CRV from 2019-04-17T13:00
This is the first episode dedicated to the Honda CRV. I need an installment of episodes to come close paying homage to such a fantastic car.
ListenI Play 6 Instruments from 2019-04-16T13:00
One of my most vivid memories from high school. Beautiful, brilliant, awkward, and cringe-worthy all at the same time.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #45 from 2019-04-15T13:00
0:00 Intro
1:45 When people say "tag a friend" on Instagram
8:55 50 Shades of Grey reference
ListenSentimental Sweat from 2019-04-12T13:00
I'm proud of how much I sweat, but I don't want to brag. I have no room to do so. I didn't earn this level of perspiration as I'm merely a trust fund baby, a trust fund baby of sweat...
ListenBlack Bullhead Denim Jeans from 2019-04-10T13:00
A sentimental episode about my roller-coaster of a relationship with a pair of jeans.
ListenPaper Calendar Rant from 2019-04-09T13:00
I feel like we've forgotten paper calendars. Left them somewhere in suburbia 10 years ago. And look I get it, iPhones, Androids, we've got calendar access on the go and on demand. So why do we n...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #44 from 2019-04-08T13:00
0:00 Intro
1:14 No caffeine for 2-weeks
3:12 My #1 pet peeve
Please Call Me from 2019-04-05T13:00
I graduated from my alma mater (I feel kind of cool saying that) almost a year ago. And ya know it's the craziest thing, because not a single person has called me asking for money yet. Not...
ListenHave a Seat from 2019-04-04T13:00
For 75/80% of my bus ride home the other day, no one sat next to me. It was the only seat left, but people elected to stand, instead of share space with me. I don't think I smelled (the Ol...
ListenGraham's Haul from 2019-04-03T13:00
This episode has it all. First, we've got an intro that gives the metrics (total amount of episodes and total amount of downloads) from year one of the Here's My Thing podcast. Then it's story t...
ListenSt. Louis Style from 2019-04-02T13:00
Never been to St. Louis, but I support the way they enjoy bagels.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #43 from 2019-04-01T13:00
0:00 Intro
2:42 Buying a camera at Best Buy
7:34 1-year anniversaries
ListenThe Power Nap from 2019-03-29T13:00
Triggering your second wind, but in a controlled environment. Your Avatar-State.
ListenGrainy, Flash-Heavy Mirror Pics from 2019-03-28T13:00
I don't get FOMO often, but I get FOMO from not taking advantage of when grainy, flash-heavy mirror pics were in. Don't get me wrong I take a lot of mirror pics, but never in front of a to...
ListenSpending a Tax Refund from 2019-03-27T13:00
In comparison to recent years, my 2018 tax refund is looking lovely. But how do I spend it though? Part of me wants to go nuts at Buffalo Exchange or drop a bag at Goodwill. I'm honestly very cl...
ListenKraft Singles to the Face from 2019-03-26T13:00
People are filming babies, dogs, and I think cats getting slices of Kraft cheese tossed onto their face. It's taken off as a meme/video challenge. To be honest, I'm not surprised with the abnorm...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #42 from 2019-03-25T13:00
0:00 Intro 0:25 Bringing things full circle 7:12 Cupcake < Cake
Listen$17 For Parking from 2019-03-22T13:00
Been driving to work more. It's a lovely ride, but it's also $17 for parking, whereas taking the bus only deducts $5 from the bank account. I can't believe I'm saying this, but the $...
ListenBloody Noses from 2019-03-20T13:00
I got three bloody noses in one day - seemed almost imperative to do an episode about it. Ended this one with a Rocky reference too.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #41 from 2019-03-18T13:00
0:00 Intro
0:41 When I hear "300" this is what I think about
1:38 Thumbtacks
12:12 Picking up 78/80 thumbtacks
ListenInstagram Was Down For a Little Bit from 2019-03-15T13:00
The sounds of the anxious beads of sweat leaving the foreheads of Instagram Influencers and then meeting the hardwood floors of some modern apartments in LA with Ikea layouts was loud an clear o...
ListenHandkerchief from 2019-03-14T13:00
I'm thinking about implementing handkerchiefs into my accessory arsenal. But how often am I to wash them? Do I need perpetual congestion to make legitimate use of them? What if I completely disr...
ListenSausage Patties from 2019-03-13T13:00
I very much like sausage links. Can't say the same about the patties. To be honest, I don't think sausage patties are actually sausage - I think they are smaller hamburger patties that got...
ListenDollar Shave Club but for Chips from 2019-03-12T13:00
Chip bags are too loud, here's what I'm proposing.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #40 from 2019-03-11T13:00
0:00 Intro
2:10 The answer to the question that no one asked
4:57 Expensive dinner
14:10 The bill
ListenBrad Pitt's Scarf in World War Z from 2019-03-08T14:00
I live vicariously through Brad Pitt's rocking of this scarf in the movie World War Z.
ListenThe Softest Thing in Sports Today from 2019-03-06T14:00
We live in an era where not jumping to contest a dunk is encouraged. That's pathetic. It is the softest thing in sports at the moment. I'm sick of it. Keep in mind, I stopped playing...
Listen*vitamin* water from 2019-03-05T14:00
it's a lifestyle beverage, it's not that good for you, it's vitamin water. accidentally bought some the other day, and i bought the 32 oz size. not sure why vitamin ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #39 from 2019-03-04T14:00
0:00 Intro
1:30 Here's My Thing update
3:57 Gum in middle school = cocaine
11:30 Saturday school
ListenBeyoncé's 2003 Pepsi Commercial from 2019-03-01T14:00
Finally I set aside the time to talk about this commercial, but had to set the stage with a quick little story prefacing it prior. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest pieces of medi...
ListenI Chew Big Red from 2019-02-28T14:00
An inanimate object that really isn't too good, but one that I whole-heartedly support.
ListenBeauty in it's Most Pure Form from 2019-02-26T14:00
Debatably the sexiest photo on the internet.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #38 from 2019-02-25T14:00
0:00 Intro
0:31 Documentary
6:35 A ferry ride and a hipster
ListenThe Word "Porridge" from 2019-02-23T14:00
The proof isn't in the pudding, and it's not even in the porridge.
The proof is actually in the word, "porridge" .
Three Hundred Million from 2019-02-20T14:00
Not replying to texts, Manny Machado, a bandwagon
GO PADRES!!!
ListenMonday Morning Commute #37 from 2019-02-18T14:00
0:00 Intro
0:21 Cardboard
4:21 Girl scout cookies
ListenUnexpected Eye Contact with Andrew Jackson from 2019-02-17T20:21:40
One of the best feelings in the world...
ListenUnder Armour Skin-Tight Undershirt in 2003 from 2019-02-15T14:00
If you buy a skin-tight Under Armour undershirt, make sure it's skin-tight. If it's not, that's a problem.
ListenMy Favorite Commercial from 2019-02-13T14:00
It's either a Heineken commercial or a UEFA Champions League commercial. I can't find it anywhere. This is my description of it.
ListenSliding into the DM from 2019-02-12T14:00
The year is 2019. It's weirder to not slide into someone's DMs, than it is to actually slide on into someone's DMS.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #36 from 2019-02-11T14:00
0:00 Intro
0:40 Snowpocalypse
9:00 Greek yogurt
ListenVomit at the Art Museum from 2019-02-10T18:51:17
A 31 year old man, an amber tint to his beard, walked into the elevator. The rest is history.
ListenBad Decisions from 2019-02-08T14:00
There I was, at the checkout counter of my local Shell gas station. In my left hand, 80mg of naturally occurring caffeine (yerba mate), and in my right, 36 inches of off-brand Laffy Taffy.  ...
ListenSilk Sheets from 2019-02-07T14:00
I need some cheetah print sheets... maybe a silk shirt too.
ListenSnow Day at a Coffee Shop from 2019-02-06T14:00
Shortest episode yet (I think), but this was one of the longer ones in terms of recording time... but may have been the most fun to create! Enjoy!
ListenMonday Morning Commute #35 from 2019-02-04T14:00
This is a story of the journey to an industry party.
ListenThe Big Game from 2019-02-03T14:00
Super Bowl Sunday. Recorded this while wearing a mud face mask.
ListenLinkedIn Burner Account from 2019-02-01T14:00
I learned some valuable lessons during my 3-month stint at a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym. One of which applied recently in a quick intellectual sparring session that I had with a sales "guru" ...
Listeni only type in lowercase now from 2019-01-31T14:00
i changed my keyboard to a lowercase keyboard the other day. i feel that typing in lowercase gives a certain level of intensity and nonchalantness equivalent to that of the face of a calvi...
ListenArthur on PBS Kids from 2019-01-30T14:00
One of the greatest shows of all time. I hope this helps bring a warm wave of nostalgia to the mid-90s babies.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #34 from 2019-01-28T14:00
0:00 Intro
0:42 Loch Ness Monster
2:08 Stuff that happened in 1934
2:32 Brunch x Dim Sum
ListenBeauty Sleep from 2019-01-27T14:00
Apparently a good night sleep is very important. I used to think saying you need "beauty sleep" was dramatic. Not anymore... sign me up.
ListenThe Rubik's Cube Process (I think) from 2019-01-26T14:00
I think this is how I have to solve the Rubik's cube. Going to block off a day to do it in ideally the near future. Will keep everyone updated!
ListenSweaty Dad Hats from 2019-01-24T14:00
This episode is about the sweaty dad hat as a genre, but the role of main character is given to my once navy blue (now more of an industrial gray) Padre hat.
ListenESPN+ Free Trial from 2019-01-23T14:00
Thought I'd give this ESPN+ a go. Was super into my setup when watching UFC Fight Night 143, decided to flow my feelings into the mic. UFC Commentator Jon Anik said something so great I ha...
ListenToothpicks from 2019-01-22T14:00
It's remarkable how such a tiny piece of wood in my mouth can make me feel so confident.
ListenGotta Work on My Car from 2019-01-19T18:07:21
We know that I know nothing about cars, which is why I need clarity. What does it mean to "work on a car". Can cleaning a car be working on a car? That seems so fake. &nb...
ListenBeen Writing in Cursive Lately from 2019-01-18T14:00
In 3rd grade I had buck-teeth and learned cursive.
ListenRanch Sunflower Seeds from 2019-01-17T14:00
I remember slinging ranch sunflower seeds to my teammates at baseball practice. Such good memories. Bought a pack the other day... things were different.
ListenHalf an Adidas Track Suit from 2019-01-16T14:00
I bought the top half of an Adidas track suit. I didn't know that was allowed....? I thought the bottom half and top half were package deals?
ListenThe Jiffy Lube Upsell from 2019-01-15T14:00
You went to a Jiffy Lube to get an oil change, but left with a wicked elevator pitch saying that your car is on it's way out. Here is how you defend against the upsell (from the perspective of s...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #32 from 2019-01-14T14:00
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Keto update
7:42 - Eggs
17:57 - Bacon and condoms
Enjoy!
ListenFanny Packs from 2019-01-12T14:00
Fanny Packs no longer only dance around the waist of middle-aged triathletes, but now along the torsos of hypebeasts.
ListenThe Man on the Seated Stationary Bike from 2019-01-08T14:00
I saw this man at the gym. This is what I think his life is like.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #31 from 2019-01-07T14:00
Everyone, I'm thinking about going on the Keto diet. Mainly to say
"I'm entering Ketosis" and "I'm in Ketosis". I delve deeper into this only to then transition to Western movies. &nb...
Reference Dates from 2019-01-05T19:57:50
2019 is the first year, where 2010 doesn't feel like it was 2 years ago.
ListenDodgeballs from 2019-01-04T14:00
The cop out game of PE. For anyone under 30: we got off lucky not having to use classic, rubber dodgeballs.
ListenJoining the Gym for the New Year from 2019-01-02T14:00
I believe there is a stereotype with people who join the gym on January 1st of the New Year - which is exactly why I joined the gym on December 27th.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #30 from 2018-12-31T14:00
This is the last episode of the Here's My Thing podcast for 2018. For this Monday Morning Commute we talk about the expectations set for New Year's Eve Celebrations and this new chair I bought. ...
ListenGoing Viral on Twitter from 2018-12-29T18:32:10
There is a formula and it seems so simple, but at the same time so, so hard. I know it's gotta be remarkably relatable, and I know it can be in the form of a meme about air-pods, or a stic...
ListenCologne Commercials from 2018-12-28T14:00
I was watching a lot of the USA channel when I was back home over the holidays. I couldn't help notice a large amount of cologne commercials being aired, and I'm not sure why. However, I c...
ListenCalorie Counts on Menus from 2018-12-23T19:49:38
I personally don't support the idea that menus display calories. Not sure why it's a thing really? And I don't think restaurants did this to themselves, but for some reason they have to do it. D...
ListenLove, But Actually from 2018-12-21T14:00
A Rom-Com so brilliant that, for 2-hours, I forgot Liam Neeson was a part of the "Taken" series.
ListenUnoriginal Team Names from 2018-12-20T14:00
Not sure if this is known, but if you are a soccer team in North America, you don't have to name your pro soccer team after your city then follow it with "United" or "FC". On top of this, if you ar...
ListenThe DMV and College Textbook Returns from 2018-12-19T18:38:57
The DMV is terrible. Absolutely terrible. With that being said, I had a weirdly positive experience my last trip. Overall it reminding me of the time sensitivity in returning textbooks in college. ...
ListenLetters Should Be Handwritten Only from 2018-12-18T19:52:56
One of the last things that I want to see on the island in my kitchen when I get home is a letter from AAA or Chase. If we are doing letters, let's limit them to: handwritten thank you, gratitude, ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #29 from 2018-12-17T14:00
The topic for this Monday Morning Commute is the classic real Christmas tree vs fake Christmas tree debate - and debate is a poor way to put it because it isn't much of a contest. The real tree is ...
ListenHot Chocolate from 2018-12-15T21:20:55
I'm just not a hot chocolate guy. I get warm (more of an uncomfortable warm, kind of like you have a cold and are warming up indoors bundled up to the neck, not as much a warm laundry warm), rosy c...
ListenChristmas Shopping from 2018-12-14T15:58:32
I don't get the bad rap on Christmas shopping, or shopping in general really. I'm not talking about online shopping by the way. I'm talking about physical putting yourself in a store to buy someone...
ListenMatt Brown from 2018-12-13T15:50:30
I am not confrontational at all. I thoroughly enjoy it when 2 completely different people, with different viewpoints, get along. The other day I was listening to the Joe Rogan Experience and a man ...
ListenVeteran Moves from 2018-12-11T16:04:19
Veteran Moves in sports are nothing more than elite levels of situational and self-awareness. And I absolutely love it.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #28 from 2018-12-10T14:00
Finally found my new dentist. I always thought that dental facilities were supposed to be in generic, commercial real estate buildings in the suburbs - never thought I'd see a dental office in a do...
ListenBrussel Sprouts from 2018-12-09T20:43:42
The modern-day ugly duckling. I appreciate the glow up.
ListenPrepackaged Sandwiches Rant from 2018-12-08T17:50:03
I'd take a prepackaged hard boiled egg from 7/11 over a prepackaged sandwich from basically anywhere.
ListenA Phenomenon from 2018-12-07T14:00
I think I experienced a phenomenon the other day. Not sure, but I almost added someone I didn't really know on Facebook then I realized it's not 2009.
ListenSanta Side Hustle from 2018-12-06T14:00
Forget taking down trees and hanging up lights. I am astonished by the lack of Santa-For-Hire Instagram pages out there. I'd like to think that if you are good at what you do, no reason you aren't ...
ListenKeeping Up With The Peanuts from 2018-12-05T16:12:15
The peanut has little to no talent, but it is the most popular nut in the world.
ListenEyebrow Issues from 2018-12-04T15:41:16
90% of my eyebrows are in line, normal sideways growth directed towards the temple. However, 10% of my eyebrows for some reason feel the need to grow towards my forehead and I have literally no ide...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #27 from 2018-12-03T14:00
The original idea behind the Monday Morning Commute was to record longer episodes to keep people company during their commutes on Monday mornings. I feel that more often than not when you're in you...
ListenI Don't Have a Bed Frame from 2018-11-29T16:03:40
I don't have a bed frame, and people seem to think that's very odd. There have been a lot of eyebrows being raised, and I'm not sure exactly why. If it's because I'm compromising my health, by all ...
ListenMy Charcoal Face Mask Experience from 2018-11-28T14:00
An experience beyond that of the application of the mask.
ListenLegalize Slurping from 2018-11-27T15:41:54
There was someone, somewhere, at some time that decided that slurping was rude. Your only passes? The first few sips of coffee, tea, and soup. This makes no sense to me - slurping is simply efficie...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #26 from 2018-11-26T14:00
Who inflates their prices the most? 1) Sporting arenas 2) Airports 3) Movie theaters
ListeneBay and Peyton Manning from 2018-11-25T18:32:11
I bought a Peyton Manning jersey the other day. A Reebok sponsored blue Peyton Manning #18 Colts jersey. I'm elated. Been thinking about making this purchase for a long time now. The market? eBay.
ListenBlack Friday from 2018-11-23T16:39:44
The hottest deals, but at what cost? Is there a better way to do it?
ListenThanksgiving Lessons from Creed 2 from 2018-11-22T19:24:19
I couldn't help but draw parallels between Thanksgiving dinner and Creed 2.
ListenQuestioning Reality from 2018-11-21T17:37:52
Bought a Greek Philly Cheesesteak the other day - basically a Philly Cheesesteak with feta on top. As I was paying I noticed some baklava in an elevated pie case by the register. This opened up a f...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #25 from 2018-11-19T14:00
A Thanksgiving special. Consumption strategies at the dinner table and turkey isn't that good.
ListenLessons and Metaphors from 2018-11-16T15:27:25
The keyboard clicks loudly, but the pen not so much.
ListenCocktail Parties from 2018-11-15T15:34:30
Cocktail parties: high level networking with dire economic and political consequences.
ListenA Christmas Music Episode from 2018-11-14T15:22:21
I say "A Christmas Music Episode" because there will probably be more. I just wanted to address when it is appropriate to start listening to Xmas music and that Xmas music is unbelievably average, ...
ListenNeed For Alarm Clocks from 2018-11-13T14:00
I woke up the other day and immediately hopped on Instagram for 1 hour. It's totally legal, but I don't think that's okay. The iPhone is great, but once I silence the alarm I've got the world of ap...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #24 from 2018-11-12T14:00
I figured once I transitioned to college, that was the worst shape I was going to be in ever. All the beer and junk food, I mean it just makes sense that cardio would go downhill from there. What I...
ListenMechanical Bulls For Kids from 2018-11-11T20:10:31
I was buying deodorant the other day and when I walked out of the store, I saw something odd out of the corner of my eye. To my surprise, it was one of those late 90s early 2000s vibrating cars tha...
ListenShin Guards from 2018-11-10T19:44:13
The shin guard dynamic changes over the course of each player's career. It starts attached to ankle guards, but much like a rocket into space, certain components break off until you're ultimately...
ListenToiletry Bags from 2018-11-09T15:24:02
Apparently when you sign a contract to play professional sports, within the lines of that contract, there is always a sentence that says you get hte toiletry bag of your choice.
ListenBroken iPhone (story) from 2018-11-08T16:27
Youth, infatuation, destruction, despair, coincidental, Smirnoff, the state fair and an iPhone
ListenThere's Still Candy Left from 2018-11-07T15:43:30
Self-discipline being tested a lot right now. To be honest, I am not passing with flying colors - I am caving, emphatically. But can you blame me though?
ListenThe Grilled Cheese from 2018-11-06T15:33:41
I had undoubtedly the best-grilled cheese of my life the other day - that's not saying much, I don't have grilled cheeses that often. With that being said, while I was eating it I had a realization...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #23 from 2018-11-05T14:00
I got a buzz cut for the first time in 7-years and I take a moment to address the "hot guy voice" also known as morning voice or the getting-over-a-cold voice. Enjoy!
ListenFake Tattoos from 2018-11-04T17:55:49
I blasted myself with fake tattoos and they came back to bite me in a very cringe way.
ListenThe Reese's Peanut Butter Cup from 2018-11-03T18:12:49
The pursuit of perfection? I am not sure if it is that as much as it is literally timeless authenticity. The brilliance? Well, it's in the simplicity.
ListenThey're Always Listening from 2018-11-01T14:19:09
I was talking with a colleague about these shoes he was wearing. Not once didn't I search them on the internet, but I was talking about them with another human being and I ended up getting an FB...
ListenLinkedIn Statuses from 2018-10-31T14:17:09
I was on LinkedIn the other day. Read a few good articles. Congratulated some people. And then I noticed something. All LinkedIn statuses are in the same format... Not sure why this is. Wh...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #22 from 2018-10-29T13:00
I'm just going to say it: all red wine tastes the same. The main difference is some are more confrontational with the taste buds than others. Also, sponges are disgusting. I love the idea of them, ...
ListenCoffee Table Books from 2018-10-28T16:34:49
The subtle brilliance that comes from putting 5 books on a piece of wood is incredible. Look, if you're not occupying that space, what are you doing? That's precious real estate.
ListenAre All Catholic High Schools Good at Sports? from 2018-10-24T13:00
But actually though... why is this a thing?
ListenThe Malice At The Palace from 2018-10-23T13:00
After watching the heated exchanged between the Lakers and Rockets, I couldn't help but draw a connection to the infamous "Malice At The Palace." *I was off in terms of what I thought they got f...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #21 from 2018-10-22T13:00
For the 21st installment of THE Monday Morning Commute, I express my thoughts about allergies, then set the stage for bowling shoes which ultimately finds it's way into velcro. Let's have a tremend...
ListenLyft Etiquette from 2018-10-21T16:59:36
Hopped in a Lyft at 4:30 AM to go to the airport last week. The mood was there, my luggage fit in the trunk (the car was a Yaris so that was a win), the driver was kind. However, she played a stand...
ListenVegan Ginger Cookie from 2018-10-19T13:00
I firmly believe that vegan desserts shouldn't be a thing, however, I caved against that belief the other day. Not to exaggerate or blow things out of proportion, but I very well may have had a coo...
ListenEssential Oils from 2018-10-17T13:00
How essential are essential oils? In all honesty, I don't fully know what an essential oil is or what it does. I think it's an oil that's essential...? Apparently, olive oil isn't an essential oil,...
ListenFruit Snacks (Economics) from 2018-10-16T13:59:10
Econ 101, class is in session. Are fruit snacks actually good, or are they good because we have them in such small quantities? What about caviar? You're telling me people actually like caviar...? L...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #20 from 2018-10-15T13:00
The original plan for this episode was to talk about sweatbands and playlists, but on my way to record this episode, I ripped my pants getting into my car. So the first half of this episode is p...
ListenDippin' Dots from 2018-10-12T13:00
I don't think Dippin' Dots are good, I think they are fun. There is a difference. What happened to them? I think you can only get them at stadiums now... is that just me or does anyone else notice ...
ListenU-turn Appreciation from 2018-10-11T13:00
There is a direct correlation between how many U-turns you make, and how happy you are with your car. U-turns provide G-Force, but controlled G-force at that. I think we associate U-turns with maki...
ListenBroken Arms on Monkey Bars from 2018-10-10T13:00
50% of broken arms in 1st-4th grade came from playing on the monkey bars.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #19 from 2018-10-08T13:00
Got called "Honey" by a stranger and it felt good. The best part about it was that I don't think she was thinking about it when she said it. Like it was a part of her normal rotation of words and w...
ListenEmotional Blurb About Dress Socks from 2018-10-06T16:21:08
Why are all dress socks mid-leg? Why don't we have ankle exposing dress socks? Because we might get blisters? Let's pad up the socks then. Why are dress socks always that thin, slick material? Am I...
ListenWWE Reflection from 2018-10-05T13:00
Attended my first ever WWE event on Tuesday. Placed my thoughts, feelings, and takeaways into a crockpot, set the heat to low, went out and about for the day, came home around 6:00, turned the croc...
ListenCowboy Boots from 2018-10-04T13:43:07
I know that there is going to be a moment in my life, where I am going to need a pair of cowboy boots. It's a gut feeling really. I don't want to get to this moment, look into my closet, and see ev...
ListenHow To Solve Problems from 2018-10-03T13:00
The answer is in any drama on CBS, ABC, TNT, TBS, and/or NBC.
ListenMason Jars from 2018-10-02T13:00
Apparently, the only way to drink anything nowadays is through a mason jar. How did this come to be? I am assuming a picture on Tumblr blew it up, but that may just be me.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #18 from 2018-10-01T13:00
For this episode of the Monday Morning Commute, I quickly discuss my Red Lobster experience only to transition to the most indulgent weekend of my life. We then dive into the meat of the podcast......
ListenGoodbyes On The Phone from 2018-09-30T17:06:31
Have goodbyes on the phone become awkward? Or scripted? or force? I think all of the above.
ListenIt's Called Advertising from 2018-09-29T15:00
Do you advertise on bus benches to actually help grow your business? Or do you advertise on bus benches, to say that you advertise on bus benches?
ListenRed Lobster from 2018-09-28T13:00
I'm going to the Red Lobster for the first time in my life. Honestly, I genuinely don't really know what to expect. Very, very excited.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #17 from 2018-09-24T13:00
I would like it if we could somehow make the summer-to-fall transition abrupt - go from 80 and sunny to 55 and nippy - instead of this gradual shift into place. Pumpkin spiced lattes (PSL) are over...
Listen3 People, 1 Sauna from 2018-09-23T18:42:31
I found myself alone in a sauna with a lawyer and someone covered head-to-toe in tattoos. If I didn't know any better, I was on set of a Wes Anderson film.
ListenEnergy and the Gas Station from 2018-09-22T15:42:22
The energy the other night wasn't too good. Laying in my room, I looked around. Pile of clothes begging to be folded, my bed very much uninviting - things were off. I threw in the headphones, queue...
ListenA Mellow Rant About Printers from 2018-09-21T13:00
A mellow (I'd like to think melodic) rant about printers. Don't know how much longer they will be around, but I appreciate them. There was a time where the amount of revenue your company brought in...
ListenThe Vitamin Shoppe from 2018-09-19T13:00
I never knew that The Vitamin Shoppe existed. I always thought that it assumed retail space when renters were looking for actual tenants. Turns out it is actually real, as I found myself in one loo...
ListenDead Roses from 2018-09-18T13:00
We have some roses at my house, I think 12 of them. They died a few days ago. The head, the bud of the rose, dipped downward, all of them in the same direction. It was cool! The color of the petals...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #16 from 2018-09-17T13:00
It had to be done. I went to the Big 4 of American fast food burger joints, tried each of their basic hamburgers, and then ranked them. Enjoy!
ListenArticles on How to be Productive from 2018-09-15T13:00
Articles on how to be productive are all the same. It's the same steps just shuffled around. Yet, I love to read them. I don't really apply any of the principles, but I feel super good about myself...
ListenFireplaces and Macbook Pros from 2018-09-14T13:00
There are 3 types of fireplaces. The ones that burn wood, the ones with fake wood and MacBook pros that show youtube videos of fireplaces. They are all different, but they all share a common trait:...
ListenHands of Character from 2018-09-13T13:00
I want to have callused hands without having to do manuel labor. Is there a cream for that?
ListenGenius Lyrics from 2018-09-11T13:00
I love Genius. They bridge the gap between lyrical confusion and lyrical clarity. To put it bluntly, I very much appreciate that. The question now is, how do I get them to interpret my podcast?
ListenMonday Morning Commute #15 from 2018-09-10T13:00
Wifi went out this weekend, went back to the same coffee shop 3 times before 12:00 PM, I give my take on why the BLT is very average, and I question whether or not a protein shake is a protein shak...
ListenEveryone Needs a Finsta from 2018-09-09T17:59:38
Fake Instagram accounts. Do you have one? I feel that the ability to upload a random video of you acting out a scene from a show on the Lifetime channel and only allowing a few people to view it wh...
ListenThe NFL is Remarkably Uncompelling from 2018-09-08T18:00:20
This NFL season is remarkably uncompelling. Post as many videos of LBJ dancing or photos of Aaron Rodgers in a Canadian Tuxedo, I don't care, it's not going to make me buy into it anymore. I can't ...
ListenGet This Man a Briefcase from 2018-09-06T13:00
I think I'm going to invest in a briefcase. I gave away my tote bag and am having issues with my Columbia backpack and my need of somesort of bag is becoming apparent. Walking down the streets of P...
ListenYou've Got Food in Your Teeth from 2018-09-05T13:00
Is there a correct way to tell someone that they have food in between their teeth? Better yet, how do you do it? I break this down to the best of my abilities along with the variables that come wit...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #14 from 2018-09-04T12:00
Everyone, in this episode I take a quick tangent and guess how many total pounds of sweat I lost over the summer, reflect on my tolerance break from coffee, then I explain my stance on why the diag...
ListenAccidentally got a Macklemore haircut from 2018-09-03T15:00
Bit of a mishap at the barbershop yesterday. Was going for a 1940s haircut style, but got more of a Macklemore haircut. I know what you're thinking, aren't they the same thing? Not really, I've alr...
ListenHow to be a Kicker in the NFL from 2018-09-02T15:00
There has never been a more clear-cut path to employment than becoming an NFL Kicker. The job itself is very, very challenging, but in terms of knowing what you have to do to get there it is pretty...
ListenBrownie Batter from 2018-09-01T16:49:27
Brownie Batter is fantastic. It is caviar but at the same time is a cheap dessert. Brownie Batter plays the game very well. Plays hard to get to such an elite level, that it could get away with sen...
ListenIsland of Choice from 2018-08-31T13:00
Would you rather own a granite-top island in your kitchen, or your own actual island in the middle of the ocean? Seems pretty simple to me.
ListenGnocchi Talk from 2018-08-30T13:00
Chewy yet fluffy. Decadent and Lavish. Gnocchi. I think I just had Gnocchi for the first time. Why aren't we pushing Gnocchi more? It's fantastic. Is because it's not healthy? Is that the reason we...
ListenWho Rings Doorbells? from 2018-08-29T13:00
Can't remember the last time I rang a doorbell. I forgot to take out my neighbor's trash while they were gone and got an aggressive knocking on my door when they got back from Spain. It really thre...
ListenSocial Media Trust Funds from 2018-08-28T13:00
If you are a parent with a smartphone and have a child under 5 years old. I'm pretty sure somewhere in the fine print of your cellphone contract reads, "you are responsible for 14% of your child's ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #13 from 2018-08-27T13:00
The room is complete! I got the command strips and succulent. I witnessed the beginning of a war last Thursday... a burger war that is. A popping new burger joint opened up across from a Burger Kin...
ListenHampers, am I right? from 2018-08-26T15:00
Do you transport laundry fresh out the dryer in the same hamper that brought dirty clothes to the laundry room 2 hours prior? Why isn't this address more often?
ListenLet it Percolate from 2018-08-25T15:00
The word "percolate" isn't used as much as it should be. It's a great word in my opinon. It's the modern day, "Chew it over with Twix," but with less caloires.
ListenIs it Microwave-Safe? from 2018-08-24T13:00
Is everything microwave-safe now? If not, when will everything be? I feel like the question "is it microwave-safe" is the 2005 version of "is it vegan". I still think this question deserves a li...
ListenI Found The One from 2018-08-22T13:00
I found the one. I found the hair product that I very well may spend the rest of my life with. I break down my entire hair product relationship history over the last 3-minutes of the episode. Enjoy!
ListenIs Jamba Juice still a thing? from 2018-08-21T13:00
I was on my flight home the other day and the women next to me pulled out a Jamba Juice smoothie from her tote bag. Not sure how she kept it in her tote bag without spilling, but why she was rippin...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #12 from 2018-08-20T13:00
Trader Joe's is amazing. Cheap, good vibes, for some reason always a little colder than most grocery stores (I'm not complaining) - I'm about it. I now live somewhat close to one and plan to transf...
ListenConveyor Belt Sushi from 2018-08-19T13:00
Popped into a conveyor belt sushi place and had a great casual conversation with an elderly woman and her daughter. I think it's safe to say when it comes down to average sushi, in my book, conveyo...
ListenFantasy Football Scoring is Flawed from 2018-08-18T13:00
Fantasy Football scoring doesn't account for a very key aspect in the game. Let me expose one of America's past times really quick.
ListenElectric Scooters from 2018-08-17T13:00
Electric scooters have seemed to assumed the main transporting duties in Portland and I'm all about it - they are unbelievably fun. I was thinking about possibly getting into biking to work to help...
ListenVery Expensive Photoshoot from 2018-08-15T13:00
I got caught rolling through a red light a few weeks back. My ticket? $270. I always assumed that tickets went back to rebuilding or building up infastructure or something like that, but after this...
ListenChic, Sleek, Sexy. from 2018-08-14T13:00
This is what goes through my head when I think about designing my new room. I've been aiming to make my room as chic as possible for the last two years and haven't quite hit the mark by any stretch...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #11 from 2018-08-13T13:00
This week’s Monday Morning Commute podcast: - Should I join a gym? - When is it the right time to tell your kid Santa isn’t real? Touchy subjects, I know... enjoy!
ListenNature Valley Oats 'n Honey from 2018-08-11T15:00
One of the most consistent items in today's world. Unquestionably flavorful, questionably structured. Let's not bash on the producer for the poor construction of this bar, but instead, take the bla...
ListenThe Best (Economy) Seat on the Airplane from 2018-08-10T13:00
I find it mind boggling that people who fly on commercial aircrafts and sit in economy, feel the need to sit at the front of the economy section. Why? That makes no sense. During this podcast, I ex...
ListenVenmo Rant from 2018-08-09T13:00
This is a "prant" (a pleased rant) about Venmo. Special shout out to Elliot, Jake, Nori, and Scott for their thoughtful Venmos earlier this month. Everyone, I used to only think that Venmo was a on...
ListenPancakes vs Waffles from 2018-08-08T13:00
The "pancakes vs waffles" debate is one that doesn't garner that much attention for some reason. I am not sure why, as it truly brings a fantastic platform to engage in verbal warfare over a load o...
ListenThoughts on Penmanship from 2018-08-07T13:00
I used to think that if you had bad penmanship you weren't smart. That all changed in 5th grade when I was graced by the presence of a kid who held a pen like he held a football, but slayed every s...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #10 from 2018-08-06T13:00
Boom double digits for the Monday Morning Commute! This week I talk about: 1) Poor vegetable management on my end 2) Frozen pizza 3) 30 lbs weight gain 4) Questionable first impression with my ne...
ListenFundraisers... FUNdraisers from 2018-08-05T16:28:16
Fundraisers are fantastic. In my head when I hear fundraiser I actually hear "fun-da-raiser" - which is pretty fun in its own right. Nonetheless, there seems to be this weird rule where most fundra...
ListenMicrosoft Applications Rant from 2018-08-03T13:00
Tried to enter Google Chrome to search up something random, but I accidentally clicked Microsoft Excel. I then waited for Excel to load (a long time), only to close it and then enter Google Chrome....
ListenMy Jean Jacket from 2018-08-02T13:00
I used to think that denim was only meant to be worn from the waist down, but then I moved to Portland, OR. I now own 1 jean jacket with 3 patches on it and I couldn't be happier with it. This is a...
ListenStraws into Exile from 2018-08-01T13:00
I think it's great that we are reducing straw usage, but let's not forget that they were a revolutionary invention. With that, let's give true credit to the man who made it happen.
ListenGrill Master from 2018-07-31T13:00
I always thought that the skills behind a Weber BBQ came once you had a couple of kids or put a down payment on a house. I can confidently say that's not the case. It takes legitimate practice and ...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #9 from 2018-07-30T13:00
I break down the real hero of the Incredibles and then I jump into a pizza/cheese wormhole, ultimately coming back with some pro tips and revelations. Happy Monday!
ListenSurvivor: Instagram Influencer Edition from 2018-07-29T19:05:22
I love the show Survivor, but it needs some updating. What if instead of average people being on it, we had Instagram Influencers on...? Boom- every 11-year-old who follows Jake and Logan Paul woul...
ListenDifferent Times, Different Dangers from 2018-07-28T15:00
Big dangers in today's world are cybersecurity and having to guard an elite ball handler in isolation with someone filming. Back in the 20s-30s, all we had to worry about was pianos and anvils fall...
ListenIs this Recyclable? from 2018-07-27T13:39:43
Recycling has gotten too complicated for me recently. The other day I went to dispose of some stuff, but it took me 15-minutes to do so because there are so many different bins to put each item in....
ListenA Dozen Bagels from 2018-07-26T13:39:12
There are people who get up early and get a dozen bagels for their loved ones before their loved ones wake up. There are also people who get up and get plain bagels and plain cream cheese for their...
ListenWhat is a Butterfinger? from 2018-07-25T13:38:52
Why don't we ask this question more often? Millions of children across the US eat these in bulk every October 31st yet if this question pops up in Jeopardy, no one would have any clue as to what a ...
ListenSan Pellegrino from 2018-07-24T12:48
Can't wait for my son to hydrate with San Pellegrino at his soccer games.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #8 from 2018-07-23T13:32:28
For this episode of the Monday Morning Commute, I break down a recent jazz festival and how La La Land romanticized that world for me. I then discuss why there is no reason to print jokes on popsic...
ListenBig Mac: More Than Just a Burger from 2018-07-20T13:18:11
Here's my thing: At first I didn't know why the Big Mac meal danced over $7. But then I realized it offers much more than a meal.
ListenMore Rooftop Decks, Please. from 2018-07-19T13:33:20
Here's my thing: there are a lot of roofs in Portland, yet only 6 rooftop decks. How does this ratio make sense? It's appauling to me that this isn't addressed more often.
ListenTrue Crime: Facebook Memories from 2018-07-18T13:41:54
Here's my thing: the Facebook data scandal was huge, but I think it was just a smoke bomb for the real crime... Facebook Memories. I don't like facebook memories in the slightest. They provide me w...
ListenTimes Have Changed from 2018-07-17T13:26:10
Here's my thing: getting up at 6 used to be a piece of cake. Saturday morning cartoons were without question in the routine. This is a short rant and reflection.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #7 from 2018-07-16T12:41:22
Here's My Thing: - Who was that biker? - When you get Chinese food takeout after work, you become an adult - Product placement
ListenBeat The Heat from 2018-07-15T18:11:07
Here's my thing: there is a subtle beauty to lying in your bed sweaty and "miserable" on most summer nights. The only thing keeping you company is the purrr of your fan and The Weeknd's "What You N...
ListenEveryone Remembers Their First Time from 2018-07-13T14:50:12
Here's my thing; the first time is special. Magical? Depends. Regardless, it is safe to say that everyone remembers their first time.
ListenDamian Lillard's Guest List from 2018-07-12T13:43:24
Here's my thing: look it's simple. Dame is having a birthday party and I want to be there. I feel confident saying that this podcast legitimizes myself as a candidate to get on the guest list.
ListenI Get The Bag from 2018-07-10T13:43:19
Here's my thing: I love the terms, "secure the bag" or, "check a bag" or, "getting the bag". I think I can finally say I've done that.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #6 from 2018-07-09T13:48
Here's my thing: my weekend was full of entertainment. Saturday night found me alone at Buffalo Wild Wings. Half a pint of Coors Light to my right and the remnants of 15 wings to my left. Sunday, I...
ListenCold Foam Cascara Cold Brew from 2018-07-07T18:07:54
Here's my thing: I'll throw a compliment Starbucks' way once in a blue moon. That blue moon is here... WELL DONE Starbucks. This new cold foam cascara cold brew is absolutely fantastic. And it's on...
ListenLady and The Tramp Exposed from 2018-07-06T13:24:40
Here's my thing: how... how did we not see this before?
ListenCraft Beer Pressure from 2018-07-03T13:42:12
Here's my thing: there is a social pressure to like and drink craft beer. I'm sorry I don't like IPAs
ListenMonday Morning Commute #5 from 2018-07-02T13:45:43
Here's my thing: Everyone it is Monday and I know that word might scare some people, but you know what... it's going to be a great day, a great week, a great month, a great year and so on and so fo...
ListenLeBron James to Portland from 2018-07-01T15:36:34
Here's my thing: I am so excited to see LeBron play for the Trailblazers. I think His family and him will thoroughly enjoy living in Portland.
ListenQuinoa Isn't Good from 2018-06-30T16:03:18
Here's my thing: the only cool thing about Quinoa is it's name
ListenPillow Talk from 2018-06-29T13:28:12
Here's my thing: I think it's time for pillow talk. Don't you?
ListenWorld Cup of Hair from 2018-06-28T13:34:10
Here's my thing: we are missing the main point of the world cup. The MO isn't to win it all. The MO is to play as many games as possible to maximize air time so you can show off your awesome hair.
ListenFrench Fantasy from 2018-06-27T13:42:55
Here's my thing: fair warning, I do a terrible French accent towards the end. Rataouille is one of the greatest movies of all time.
ListenCelery Isn't a Vegetable from 2018-06-26T13:39:29
Here's my thing: Celery isn't a vegetable, it's a vehicle.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #4 from 2018-06-25T13:49:44
Here's my thing: 1) Delivery Pizza 2) Me Day
ListenHoarding Coffee Cups from 2018-06-24T16:48:59
Here's my thing: when am I supposed to start hoarding coffee cups? I know it's coming , I just don't know when to start. Please help.
ListenBuffet Talk from 2018-06-23T18:24:54
Here's my thing: Buffet etiquette is very easy to abide by. You either ball out, or you get an iced tea and don't eat anything.
ListenLife Stats from 2018-06-21T13:46:12
Here's my thing: It's great that we can track our total steps... but what if we could track how many burritos we've eaten? Or even how much time we've spent waiting in line at the McD's drive thru?...
ListenIt's Mint 'N Chip from 2018-06-20T14:01:52
Here's my thing: It's Mint 'N Chip ice cream. Not Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #3 from 2018-06-18T13:33:20
Here's my thing: 1) World Cup 2) Remembering peoples names 3) Wristwear
ListenAlternative Fuel Source from 2018-06-15T14:01:10
Here's my thing: the idea of filling up my car at the gas station doesn't sound ideal right now. We need an alternative fuel source for those of us who can't afford a Tesla and Nissan Leaf.
ListenBoujee Chips from 2018-06-14T14:01:47
Here's my thing: Sometimes the most expensive things in life aren't the best. Sometimes the cheaper item is better than the item 10x it in price. I had smoked gouda and garlic chips, and I know by ...
ListenCelebrity Collages from 2018-06-13T14:39:31
Here's my thing: I can remember walking into, what I thought was, my cousin's room to her cutting out celebrity pics in magazines. Why was she doing this? At the time I had no idea, but as time wen...
ListenMonday Morning Commute #2 from 2018-06-11T13:59:09
Here's my thing: Let's spice up your commute. I talk about: 1) My recent Alaska Airlines experience 2) Interaction with a biker 3) 32 person FaceTime
ListenImitation is Flattery from 2018-06-07T14:25:54
Here's my thing: I looked up to Godzilla growing up. Not Kobe Bryant. Not Ronaldo. Not Larry David. Godzilla.
ListenShedding Light: Movie Theaters from 2018-06-06T13:51:46
Here's my thing: Look I get it. Luxury Cinemas are the future of movies. But can we please pump the breaks, because that's a future I don't want for another 40 years. I'm all about movie theaters w...
ListenKeep Portland Weird from 2018-06-05T14:15:50
Here's my thing: I've had a lot of weird experiences in Portland, but this one was by far the weirdest. Still trying to wrap my head around what happened.
ListenMonday Morning Commute #1 from 2018-06-04T13:58:48
Here's my thing: Let's start this week off right. A little bit of a longer episode for those sitting in traffic on this fine Monday morning. I talk about: 1) All white hi-top converse 2) MTV's Jer...
ListenYou're Doing It Wrong from 2018-06-02T15:11:08
Here's my thing: No one likes doing chores, but chores need to get done. What if I told you we were approaching chores from the completely wrong angle? What if I told you there was a way to make do...
ListenThe Ritz Cracker from 2018-06-01T08:10:56
Here's my thing: 1) Ritz 2)Triscuit 3) Wheat Thins In that order
ListenCoins - My 2 Cents from 2018-05-31T15:23:38
Here's my thing: For episode 50, I felt that I needed to express the importance of bringing back coins into everyday life. We are approaching a time where coins will be obsolete. That scares me. Le...
ListenWhy LeBron is better than MJ from 2018-05-30T16:33:26
Here's my thing: LeBron is better than MJ for reasons beyond basketball.
ListenSweet Caroline from 2018-05-29T16:30:36
Here's my thing: Darren Till walked out to the Octagon in his hometown of Liverpool to Neil Diamond's, "Sweet Caroline" and it almost immediately became one of my favorite walkouts of all time. I o...
ListenThank you, Siri from 2018-05-27T16:14:45
Here's my thing: I say thank you to Siri all the time. Am I more polite to Siri than I am to normal people? I hope not.
ListenNetflix Needs to Chill from 2018-05-25T15:04:20
Here's my thing: Netflix is great, but as of late, they have been producing too much original content. It's to the point where I am overwhelmed. I feel bad coming down on them for having too many s...
ListenTrains Yield Characters from 2018-05-24T17:33:24
Here's my thing: I'm all about trains. Such a cool environment to get from point A to point B. There are different types of people who occupy the seats of the vehicles, and with that one usually ha...
ListenShedding Light: Soft Serve from 2018-05-23T07:19:55
Here's my thing: I just wanted to shed light on soft serve ice cream. It doesn't get the credit it deserves. IMO, it's one of the best desserts in the world.
Listen#NoPhoneInLineChallenge from 2018-05-22T16:01:19
Here's my thing: I'm genuinely curious as to whether or not it is possible for a human to stand in line and not be on their phone. Let's get this hashtag trending.
ListenOrange Slices at Halftime from 2018-05-21T13:50:10
Here's my thing: I remember a time where orange slices would be presented to me at halftime of my youth soccer games. When and why did we stop doing this? Can someone explain to me why orange slice...
ListenThe Best Leftovers from 2018-05-19T16:03:49
Here's my thing: There are a lot of different foods out there. There is only one that is best for leftovers.
ListenCrank The AC from 2018-05-18T08:43:25
Here's my thing: Summer is around the corner. Hot steering wheels and even hotter metal seat belt buckles are upon us. Let's get ready to crank the AC.
ListenInteracting at the Intersection from 2018-05-16T08:04:59
Here's my thing: I love to give a nice wave and smile to someone when they let me go first at a 4-way stop sign intersection. The same goes for when I let someone else go before me. I so value thes...
ListenPizza Code of Conduct from 2018-05-15T09:14:33
Here's my thing: There is a certain code of conduct and responsibility that comes with eating pizza. Not stripping the pizza of its cheese is a part of that.
ListenRick and Morty and John from 2018-05-14T16:17:28
Here's my thing: I am very happy and veerrrryyyyy excited for these 70 new RnM episodes. It's a great show. To be honest, I never thought I would like it in the first place. Don't judge a book by i...
ListenLate Night Food Theory from 2018-05-13T07:07:50
Here's my thing: All food tastes better after 10:30. Why? I'm still trying to find out.
ListenMusic Makes Moments from 2018-05-12T17:17:25
Here's my thing: There is a question as old as music itself: Does music make moments, or do moments make music? This is a great question - a tough one at that. But when it's all said and done, onc...
ListenInfinity War = La La Land from 2018-05-11T07:31:29
Here's my thing: Infinity War was great. I'm dubbing it the La La Land of the Marvel Universe. Some might call this take a stretch, but the similarities seem beyond obvious to me. SPOILER ALERT!!!
ListenNext Year's Met Gala Theme from 2018-05-10T09:19:11
Here's my thing: I love the idea of themes. I think I know what the 2019 Met Gala theme will be. If I guess it right, I would like permission to walk the red carpet.
ListenBars of Soap from 2018-05-09T08:42:20
Here's my thing: I've gotten away from using bars of soap. Been using liquid soap for far too long. It's time for a change.
ListenThe Mystery that is Dr. Pepper from 2018-05-08T07:09:36
Here's my thing: I love a good mystery. Books, movies, you name it. Prior to this past Saturday, I couldn't tell you what the greatest mystery of all time was. I can now say that it is Dr. Pepper.
ListenWater It Down from 2018-05-04T09:30:05
Here's my thing: I am on team Powerade, but hey, let's water it down a bit, ya?
ListenCreamy vs Crunchy Peanut Butter from 2018-05-03T17:40:05
Here's my thing: one of the greatest debates of all time.
ListenBlack Cherry Flavoring from 2018-05-02T19:38:12
Here's my thing: Black Cherry Flavoring is low key fantastic.
ListenThe Drive-Through Window from 2018-04-30T09:17:39
Here's my thing: Besides from a couple of times in 2018, the last time I paid at the first drive-through window was in 2004 at El Pollo Loco in San Diego, CA. The first drive-through window is a da...
ListenLaying In Grass Is Overrated from 2018-04-29T08:52:16
Here's my thing: the title sums it up. I can't be the only one who thinks this... or can I?
ListenSun's Plan from 2018-04-27T19:00
Here's my thing: The sun showed up big in the PNW this week. Too bad it was during the busiest time of the year for colleges on the semester system. It was all in good intention though. Sun's Plan.
ListenRipped Jeans from 2018-04-26T07:24:20
Here's my thing: 75% of the jeans I wore in 3rd grade were ripped at the knee. Fast forward to present day and none of my jeans are ripped at the knee. That's a problem.
ListenOvercompensating Cream Cheese from 2018-04-25T07:04:39
Here's my thing: Can we please establish the maximum amount of cream cheese that is allowed on a bagel? .Bagels.Are.Getting.Ruined.
ListenFashionably Late from 2018-04-24T08:31:13
Here's my thing: There are many art forms out there. Being fashionably late is one of them.
ListenLuxury Water from 2018-04-23T07:52:05
Here's my thing: Why do we hold water with fruit chopped up in it to a higher standard than normal water?
ListenCoffee Lifecycle from 2018-04-22T18:13:38
Here's my thing: a cup of coffee doesn't guarantee productivity.
ListenChristian Bale's Beard on Sundays from 2018-04-21T16:51:12
Here's my thing: I used to dislike Sundays from 3:30-8:45. Christian Bale's beard played a role in that.
ListenBetter than Happy Hour from 2018-04-20T08:47:01
Here's my thing: Happy hour is an American pastime, much like spending half a day at Ikea or going to the zoo. What if I told you that there was something even happier than happy hour? What if I to...
ListenThe New Seasons Dilemma from 2018-04-19T09:07:44
Here's my thing: I want to know what's the least amount of money I can spend at New Seasons for a week's worth of groceries. I'm pretty sure once I start shopping at New Seasons, I actually become ...
ListenWell Played, Snapchat from 2018-04-18T07:35:12
Here's my thing: I thought Snapchat was done for after their last update a couple months back. Little did I know they were about to complete one of the best comebacks of all time. I dig the new upd...
ListenThe Most Important Meal of The Day from 2018-04-17T07:28:40
Here's my thing: History tells the tale of a great debate. One that isn't decided over a quick chat. Chances are that this talk won't settle it by any means. With that being said... what is the mos...
ListenPower Moves from 2018-04-16T07:25:35
Here's my thing: Power moves are crucial to society. I finished a quiz extremely quick the other day and it may have been the biggest power move I've made in the last decade.
ListenIs Chest Hair Relevant? from 2018-04-15T17:12:52
Here's my thing: Can't decide whether chest hair is still relevant... are my H&M collared t-shirts too tight?... Happy Sunday!
ListenA Caffeine Underdog from 2018-04-14T19:54:24
Here's my thing: For the most part, I drink coffee on a daily basis. No other way to put it. With that being said, I do enjoy a nice Yerba Mate (Guayaki brand). It's different, light, refreshing, a...
ListenAll About a Good Sweat from 2018-04-12T08:03:37
Here's my thing: I very much value a good sweat. Ask anybody who knows me - sweating is kind of my thing.
ListenCase or No Case? An iPhone Talk from 2018-04-11T07:33:40
Here's my thing - there are a ton of great questions out there. With that, a ton of great debates. However, I don't think the question of whether or not a clothed iPhone (case) is better than a nak...
ListenLife Caddie from 2018-04-08T21:51:03
Golf has set a fine example... Why hasn't everyone else followed suit?
ListenNot a Milk Guy from 2018-04-08T00:20:04
Have you ever sipped rotten milk? I have - 20 years ago.
ListenLet's Get Some Juice from 2018-04-05T06:49:50
We've talked over coffee, we've chatted over beer... when are people going to start hanging out over juice?
ListenSucculents from 2018-04-01T06:11:41
My local coffee shop has a lot of succulents... I appreciated it. Got coffee with an old friend.
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