Podcasts by Master of a Few

Master of a Few - Seg. 88 - Things I'm Grateful For from 2021-09-22T17:52:51

Today's segment is about the things I'm still grateful about growing my fundamentalist upbringing. There are many things that were harmful about how I grew up, but I don't know who I'd be withou...

Master of a Few - Seg. 87 - Transitioning During a Pandemic from 2021-08-28T17:50:32

Hello!

As of 8/28/2021, I am officially 2 years on Testosterone! I'm so excited to share my update on my transition and I also want to talk about what it has been like transitioning a glo...

Master of a Few - Seg. 86 - From the Beginning from 2021-08-17T19:33:34

In this segment, I start retelling my story filling in gaps that I previously left out because I was ashamed of who I was before coming out and accepting my identity. I was indoctrinated from a ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 85 - Starting Again from 2021-08-08T19:02:52

It has been over a year since my last episode and I finally think it's time to start again! In this segment, I will be explaining why I've decided to return to this podcast and also tell you a l...

Master of a Few - Seg. 84 - Dysphoria Before I had the Words from 2020-07-24T15:36:32

Looking back there were a lot of things going on with baby Mack and while some of it was probably the precursors to my depression or anxiety or run-of-the-mill childhood awkwardness,  some ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 83 - Juneteenth & Final Poems from 2020-06-19T18:05:49

Today, June 19th, is Juneteenth or the day we celebrate the liberation of the enslaved. On this day in 1865, the last of enslaved were informed of emancipation. Take this day to educate yourself...

Master of a Few - Seg. 82 - More Trans Poetry from 2020-06-12T16:01:01

I said last week that I was going to spend a few weeks reading some poetry by Black and Brown trans people, so here is part two of that series. We probably have one week left of it after this. I...

Master of a Few - Seg. 81 - Black Trans Lives Matter (A Poetry Reading) from 2020-06-05T15:00

Hey Everyone! I guess I should say Happy Pride, but it doesn't feel like the right statement. Although, maybe it is because Pride was started by Black and Brown Trans women who fought back again...

Master of a Few - Seg. 80 - Privilege Check from 2020-05-29T18:02:33

I am a white straight man and it's time to check my privilege and do better than silence.

Black and brown people are being murdered simply for existing and my silence does nothing to help...

Master of a Few - Seg. 79 - Post-Op & Parents from 2020-05-22T15:39:01

2 Weeks Post Top Surgery!! I'm feeling good and will include more details about recovery in my 9 month on T video to be released on the 30th! Thank you to everyone who supported me and continues...

Master of a Few - Seg. 78 - The Pre-Op Podcast from 2020-05-06T14:00

Recorded 40 hours until surgery, this is the final pre-op podcast! That's right, I am less than 2 days out top surgery day! I am so excited and wanted to record my thoughts and feelings just pri...

Master of a Few - Seg. 77 - Detransition Video Reaction from 2020-04-25T16:56:54

I get sent these kinds of videos all of the time and so I figured I would react to this one, so that you could hear my honest thoughts. 

CW: sexual violence/abuse, child abuse, drug ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 76 - Shall We Continue? from 2020-04-17T15:44:39

Welcome to Season 4 of Master of a Few! We're 2 months from the 2 year mark and that is incredible to me! On this segment, I want to reflect on why I started this and talk about what I want to d...

Master of a Few - Seg. 75 - When It's Not Okay from 2020-04-03T16:52:16

Sometimes you just cannot stomach any cliches. Today is one of those days. My surgery is cancelled and I lost my summer job. I'm sure many of you are struggling too. Let's hold space for that. M...

Master of a Few - Seg. 74 - Poetry Break from 2020-03-28T17:21:34

Life's weird right now, so have some poetry! This is some of my more recent poetry and I hope you enjoy it!

Poems: Woven, Solstice, Fond, I Remember You, Liability, It Must be Hard

Master of a Few - Seg. 73 - A Few Moments of Peace from 2020-03-14T17:00:43

A Tornado in Nashville

A Worldwide Pandemic

Who's been reading the Left Behind books?

There is so much going on in the world right now, so let's take a just few moments to r...

Master of a Few - Seg. 72 - My 4th Birthday! from 2020-03-07T16:39:45

Hey Everyone! 4 years ago today, I came out as transgender and my life changed for the better! I chose this day as my new birthday and here's the story. Enjoy!

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Master of a Few - Seg. 71 - 6 Months on T from 2020-02-28T17:33:04

August to February...it's only been six months and at the same time, it's already been six months! I'm so thankful to be on T, but the ways it has changed my dysphoria have been varied and odd. ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 70 - Some Days from 2020-02-21T18:18:28

Mental health is our topic today. I've been talking about how much happier I am than I used to be, which is so true, but today I want to talk about a concurrent reality. I have depression and an...

Master of a Few - Seg. 69 - Wouldn't Change it for the World from 2020-02-15T18:00:10

People sometimes ask "what would you change if you could change anything?". I've realized that my answer is "nothing". I've been through a lot of hard things in my life, but I can honestly say t...

Master of a Few - Seg. 68 - Therewith to be Content from 2020-02-02T19:42:48

Contentment is a rare thing, but every now and then I look around that this life I have and I just feel good about it. Today is one of those days, so let's talk about contentment.

My book...

Master of a Few - Seg. 67 - This I...Still...Believe from 2020-01-26T19:16:34

When taking about faith with a friend, she told me about how a family member asked what her spiritual hill to die on was. I responded that I think the phrasing makes it sound like a battle and w...

Master of a Few - Seg. 66 - Half The Battle from 2020-01-18T22:31:49

Knowing something is true or false is only half the battle. The other half is managing to actually believe it. This can be particularly difficult when people say hurtful things. I have been figh...

Master of a Few - Seg. 65 - Farewell 2019 from 2020-01-04T00:14:41

Welcome to the 20's! Can you believe its the new year already? I'm about to start my second semester of divinity school, but before we can properly move on and achieve our roaring 20's goals, we...

Master of a Few - Seg. 64 - Confessions Part 2 from 2019-12-14T21:24:08

Welcome to the second half of the Confessions of the Careful Poet anniversary reading! This segment will include poems from the third and final part of the book: Confessions of the Careful Poet....

Master of a Few - Seg. 63 - Confessions Part 1 from 2019-12-07T18:51:42

In a couple weeks, my book will turn one year old! Instead of smashing it into a cake, though, I figured I'd take it on a little birthday tour instead. So, this week, enjoy some poetry from Conf...

Master of a Few - Seg. 62 - I'm a Five from 2019-11-22T20:00:28

Your name, your pronouns, your number

The three staples of a divinity school introduction. No, not your phone number, your enneagram type. 

I didn't have one for a long time, ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 61 - My Father from 2019-11-15T16:48:37

Going to woods, getting a oil change, Folgers Breakfast Blend coffee, making breakfast, getting called "Buddy"...all of these things remind me of one person. He taught me to be a good man when h...

Master of a Few - Seg. 60 - Embodiment...A Learning Process from 2019-11-09T22:13:09

Hey guess what...bodies aren't bad. It's a novel thought, I know. Learning how to live in my body instead of just ignoring it and trying to live as a disembodied brain is quite a difficult proce...

Master of a Few - Seg. 59 - The Good Parts from 2019-11-02T01:21:23

Growing up fundamentalist had its hard parts (I won't pretend otherwise), but I want to talk about some of the best parts of growing up in that church. Had I grown up anywhere else, I wouldn't b...

Master of a Few - Seg. 58 - On Being Seen/Enough Pt. 2 from 2019-10-25T20:48

On Sep. 17, 2018, I put out a segment called "On Being Seen" this is sort of a part 2. Today I want to talk about seeing myself and finally believing that maybe just maybe I'm worthy of unashame...

Master of a Few - Seg. 57 - Hard Truths from 2019-10-20T16:11:23

There are things that it just sucks to accept. The reality of trauma or abuse or having to accept when something is just so unfair and there is nothing you can do to fix it. Hard truths suck, bu...

Master of a Few - Seg. 56 - It's A Process from 2019-10-11T18:46:52

Happy Coming Out Day! This week's segment is about coming out and how it is not a one time deal; coming out is a process, but 4 years later, I can happily announce that it does get better! Where...

Master of a Few - Seg. 55 - Checking the Mirrors from 2019-09-27T19:28:35

Tomorrow, 9/28/19, will be my one month on T anniversary! Time goes by so freaking fast! With such an exciting milestone, I decided it was a good time for some reflection on this new stage of my...

Master of a Few - Seg. 54 - Poetry Break! from 2019-09-20T19:57:47

Hey everyone! This fall has been going by so quickly and my life is currently absorbed in work and Hebrew study groups, but I love it! Given the impending papers and exams, it's a good time for ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 53 - Psalm 19 from 2019-09-13T22:56:53

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Oh Lord, my strength and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14 KJV

In this segment, I talk about my favorite psal...

Master of a Few - Seg. 52 - Reality & Interpretation from 2019-09-07T18:22:27

Do you ever have moments when you feel like this can't be real? There is no way this is your actual life. That can come in both a positive and negative flavor, but it can be a great feeling to f...

Master of a Few - Seg. 51 - Acceptance? from 2019-08-31T00:18:51

Hey everyone, welcome back to Master of a Few. On this segment, I wanted to update you on some fantastic stuff in my life, but also talk about something that has been difficult for me. This segm...

Master of a Few - Seg. 50 - New Beginnings! from 2019-08-23T03:32:35

Welcome to Season 3 of Master of a Few! It's time to switch some things up; starting with the beginning of the segment descriptions! 

This week's segment is an announcement of new be...

Master of a Few - Seg. 49 - The Big News from 2019-08-16T12:07:35

 Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I think you've been patient long enough...here is my big news and the s...

Master of a Few - Seg. 48 - Consolation Poetry from 2019-08-09T19:55:44

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I know told you I would give you big news today, but I lied. I'm so sorry, bu...

Master of a Few - Seg. 47 - When There's Nothing to Do from 2019-08-02T14:00

 Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Does anyone else struggle with waiting? I am a notoriously impatient p...

Master of a Few - Seg. 46 - What Would Jesus Do from 2019-07-26T14:44:09

Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do you know where the motto "What Would Jesus Do?" came from? It is from an ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 45 - Taking Up Space from 2019-07-19T18:31:25

Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do you ever experience the feeling that you don't deserve to be respected or...

Master of a Few - Seg. 44 - Farewell PA, It's Been Fun from 2019-07-12T23:14:35

Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. As I'm sure you can tell from the title, this is the last segment of Master ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 43 - Always a Choice from 2019-07-03T14:35:21

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Sometimes people we love and respect make us feel like we have no choice but ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 42 - Education: Pride Edition from 2019-07-01T17:44:15

Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Pride month is officially over, but guess what? The LGBTQ+ community doesn't...

Master of a Few - Seg. 41 - Woke Up in Nashville from 2019-06-14T20:56:27

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I'm in Nashville! That's right, I went to pride in Pittsburgh on Sunday and t...

Master of a Few - Seg. 40 - Happy Pride? Yes! from 2019-06-08T00:58:59

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Happy Pride Month! I get to go to pride this weekend, so I wanted to take a f...

Master of a Few - Seg. 39 - I'm Back...With Stories! from 2019-06-03T14:30:46

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. How's it going? I've been gone for just under a month because I've been super...

Master of a Few - Seg. 38 - They're Trans...Now What? from 2019-05-11T15:42:47

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Maybe you've had this moment already and maybe it's coming for you soon; but ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 37 - Where's the Hope? from 2019-04-27T17:21:26

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do people accuse you of being a pessimist because you acknowledge that this w...

Master of a Few - Seg. 36 - Good Friday from 2019-04-19T16:28:32

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time.  It's been 2 weeks since my last segment because I've been trying to fig...

Master of a Few - Seg. 35 - Shut Up from 2019-03-23T18:32:02

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. "Shut up" is a phrase I have heard way to many times in my life. Whether beca...

Master of a Few - Seg. 34 - Obtrusive Love from 2019-03-16T17:23:14

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. If you asked a bunch of people how they could know if someone was a Christian...

Master of a Few - Seg. 33 - 3 Years and a Song from 2019-03-08T18:27:05

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yesterday was my birthday! I've been out and proud as myself for  3 year...

Master of a Few - Seg. 31 - Doing Jesus Wrong from 2019-02-24T18:54:56

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious meets too much time. Does it ever amuse and concern you things people will do in the name of Jesus? I'm...

Master of a Few - Seg. 30 - You Don't Even Know My Name from 2019-02-16T02:33:54

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is a long one, but it's full of stories that are extremely cringy and ki...

Master of a Few - Seg. 29 - Great is Thy Faithfulness from 2019-02-08T23:54:33

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I have more exciting news to share about my future and with it comes a length...

Master of a Few - Seg. 28 - Then Suddenly, It Was Known from 2019-02-02T15:58:27

Hey everyone, It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I had a different segment planned, but then I got some questions about the fu...

Master of a Few - Seg. 27 - Fear of the Unknown from 2019-01-26T16:43:37

Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Today's topic is the fear of the unknown because after accomplishing my first we...

Master of a Few - Seg. 26 - Why Aren't You Angry? Part 2 from 2019-01-18T19:50:13

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is Part 2 of a segment I did a few months ago; segment 15 - "Why Aren't ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 25 - New Year and the Why Makes all the Difference from 2019-01-11T20:16:30

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Happy New Year! I hope 2019 is treating you well so far. Welcome to season 2 ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 24 - Getting Off The Roller Coaster from 2018-12-15T15:07:24

Hey everyone, it’s Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Welcome to the season one finale! This is the last segment of Master of Few for ...

Master of Few - Seg. 23 - Hills to Die On from 2018-12-08T00:30:19

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Next Friday will be the last segment in season 1 so don't miss it! Today's topic is the things...

Master of a Few - Seg. 22 - The Last Chapter from 2018-12-01T20:36:33

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. It's officially Advent season, so Merry Christmas! Are you one of those people w...

Master of a Few - Seg. 21 - Trans Day of Remembrance 2018 from 2018-11-16T21:11:19

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is a more somber segment because Tuesday Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Reme...

Master of a Few - Seg. 20 - Pronouns Are Not Preferred from 2018-11-10T19:48:29

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. In continuing with my plan for an educational month, today's segment is about et...

Master of a Few - Seg. 19 - The Invisibility Cloak of Dysphoria from 2018-11-02T22:39:40

Hey everyone, it's Mack. Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Today's topic is gender dysphoria, my best pal. It's an incredibly difficult thing ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 18 - Questions of Existence from 2018-10-26T19:53:15

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. On this segment, I talk a bit about my feelings about the anti-transgender memo ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 17 - Fighting With My Brain from 2018-10-19T14:00

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Remember how I missed a week entirely? Well this segment is sorta an explanation...

Master of a Few - Seg. 16 - Story Time - Coming Out! from 2018-10-14T17:18:07

Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yes, I missed a week, I know. However, October 11th was National Coming Out Day ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 15 - Why Aren't You Angry? from 2018-09-30T16:59:15

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I get asked this question so often from very well meaning people who are very an...

Master of a Few - Seg. 14 - Dear Friend from 2018-09-21T20:52:05

Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Look! This segment is out on time! Be proud of me. This weeks segment is an open le...

Master of a Few - Seg. 13 - On Being Seen from 2018-09-18T01:11:40

Hey everyone! It's Mack and thanks for tuning back in to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yes, this is an extremely late segment, but things happen. This seg...

Master of a Few - Seg. 12 - The Good One from 2018-09-07T23:33:07

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I promised you a good one, so I really hope I kept my word. I will let you be the judge of tha...

Master of a Few - Seg. 11 - Don't be a Tin Can from 2018-09-01T00:28:46

Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Full disclosure, this segment is a mess. I had a fantastic topic, but I also hav...

Master of a Few - Seg. 10 - Senior Year! Here We Go! from 2018-08-24T22:42:46

Hey everyone, it's Mack again! Welcome back to Master of a few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I moved into my last dorm room of undergrad and to commemorate this momentous...

Master of a Few - Seg. 9 - Evangelicals 101 from 2018-08-17T11:00

Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Have you ever visited a friend's church and had absolutely no clue what was going o...

Master of a Few - Seg. 8 - A Well Placed Silence from 2018-08-11T13:32:50

Hey everyone, it's Mack again! This is the first time that I haven't made my Friday upload schedule, but I'm blaming a computer update that deleted my editing software and made me find a new progra...

Master of a Few - Seg. 7 - Permanent Marker: Do Not Erase from 2018-08-03T16:00

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few. The podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. On this segment, we are going to talk about identity. I'm going to tell you a little about my ...

Master of a Few - Seg. 6 - Growing Pains from 2018-07-27T20:21:26

Welcome back to Master of a Few! I have great news for you. Growing pains are not something you grew out of when you turned 13! Well, you kind of did, but on this segment, I'm going to talk about g...

Master of a Few - Seg. 5 - Objects in Mirror... from 2018-07-21T01:14:14

Welcome back to Master of a Few; thanks for making it to my 5th segment! Memory is a funny thing. I can't remember what I had for breakfast, but I can quote some conversations word for word. This w...

Master of a Few - Seg. 4 - Storytime! Are You a Dad? from 2018-07-14T01:42:07

Welcome back to Master of a Few! Today's segment is storytime! I spend a good amount of time with little people and they say the funniest things. Who doesn't love a good story about hilariously blu...

Master of a Few - Seg. 3 - The Devil Made Me Do It from 2018-07-06T20:00:04

Welcome back to Master of a Few, thanks for sticking with me and making it to this third segment! Have you ever heard anyone say, "the Devil made me do it,"? This isn't just an excuse given by over...

Master of a Few - Seg. 2 - Unconditional Love from 2018-06-29T17:22:13

Welcome back to Master of a Few; if you have no idea what this is, go check out my intro segment, otherwise, thanks for coming back! In this segment, I want to talk about love and what it really me...

Master of a Few - Seg. 1 - And You Are? from 2018-06-29T17:21:40

Master of a Few is the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time; which is a fun tagline, but what does it mean and who are you listening to? In this introductory segment, I'll tell you a ...