The Pie Boy Podcast

Reflections and connections about trying to live a lighter life.

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote for my people. Feelings of gratitude and nostalgia connected to my blood family, found family, and everyone in between.

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote inspired by Cory Booker's marathon speech on the senate floor where he repeatedly asked the question, "When is enough, enough?" in response to the MAGA white house and supporters and their full on assault on the American people and constitution. Now is enough and its time for action...

Reflections & connections about my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. of Education and how that effects my job, students and community.

Reflections on my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 Author speaking event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. Of Education and how that affects my community, students and job.

Reflections & connections about my trip to West Coast Baseball League Championship on August 16th 2024, where the Portland Pickles defeated the Wenatchee Apple Sox with a walk-off run in the bottom of the 9th inning. I showed the spirit of a lifetime by racing Dillion the mascot as the infamous Dave's Hot Chicken Guy. Listen to see what happened!

Reflections and connections about the current state of America, being a teacher in this mess, the impact of our new political climate and other thoughts rambling around my mind.

Reflections and connections about a poem inspired by the graffiti writers, taggers and street artists their stories and mysterious lives making art around the city of Portland.

Reflections and connections about a new poem connected to meditation, my favorite tree, the power of nature and creating positive little ripples in the universe.

Reflections and connections about how Caitlin Clark is Punk Rock, going against the grain and doing it her way. A poem for the haters and the supporters. She is Punk Rock just like The Bags, The Ramones, Bikini Kill, Black Flag and The Linda Linda’s. Prove me wrong!

Reflections and connections about trying to not take things personal as a teacher even when students and the world go above and beyond to make life challenging. Teachers are people too. Never forget it.

Reflections and connections about a new poem and zine inspired by the revolution summer of 1984 in Washington DC where the punk scene was recreating itself and imagining a new more progressive and inclusive future, pushing back against social issues and Reagan era politics. This poem and zine is a call to action in these hard and uncertain times. This poem speaks to my the collective anger and fru...

Part two of my reflections and connections about my time working at the Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant , a Mcmemamins establishment and tourist attraction, where I experienced the trauma and grace of the service industry in Portland Oregon.

Reflections and connections about my time working at the Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant , a Mcmemamins establishment and tourist attraction, where I experienced the trauma and grace of the service industry in Portland Oregon.

Reflections and connections about birthdays as a kid versus as an adult, thoughts from my drive to work and teacher appreciation.

Reflections and connections about a random interaction with strangers that filled me with joy and reminded me of the power of random acts of kindness. Opportunities to give and receive them.

Reflections and connections about a time a drunk person wanted to fight me at a New Year’s Eve party because they thought I was someone else.

Reflections and connections about a time I witnessed a Hall of Fame NFL player mistaken for a celebrity judge and tv personality from a famous contest show.

Reflections and connections about a gang of raccoons that run my neighborhood, made friends with my cat and why I’m not mad about it.

Reflections and connections about a well loved couch, passing it on to people that love it as much as we did and a poem that tells the tale of finding joy in the little things.

Reflections and connections about my adventure to visit the famous writers grave, what his work meant, the place his writing has in my heart and how he inspired me to be a writer.

Reflections and connections about the impact Jim Morrison and the Doors have had on my life, visiting Jim’s grave in Paris France and sharing their tunes with friends.

Reflections and connections about the funny, creepy and wacky experiences and people that come along with Greyhound bus trips.

Reflections and connections about the band Kiss, friends and family who love the music you do and imagining what lost loved ones would think about it.

A short story about friendship, being young, dumb and tough about it. A tribute to a best friend, wild man and life of the party. RIP Legend.