Secretly Timid

Mathew reads his short story, One Day. Matthew S. Limpede was born and raised in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb just north of Dallas. He has a long history of affection for the arts, beginning with writing in his formative years. Throughout high school he participated in theater, and he continued writing and worked on several plays and screenplays while attending NYU Tisch School of the Arts. After 4...

Ashley and Stanton sit in for Diane on what turned out to be one hilarious episode. Between talks of spiritual crystals and Halloween costumes, the ensemble tackled a variety of different topics including : a teenager who survives a 16-story fall in New Zealand ,  sandwiches in cans , strange Scottish beers , a dating website for the beautiful , one family’s odd choice of discipline ,...

On this week’s episode the quartet discuss why parents hate parenting , passive-aggressive wedding presents , Facebook’s spotty customer service record , and alien contingency plans . Also, Jon wears a Diane themed shirt and Paul is on T.V. The featured song for this week’s episode is “Hey Jimmy” by The Theater Fire .

In today’s episode Jon, Diane, Paul, and Jill discuss a number of different news stories. These stories include the murder/suicide involving the mayor of Coppell ,   GPS being used to stalk , irony at a anti-violence barbecue , and a chastity belt made for your man (def NSFW.) Also, Jon calls Jill the “D” word and Paul and Diane compare Facebook friend requests. The featured son...

Jon, Diane, Paul and Jill hang out in the cat studio. Topics include boxes, television shows, and foods you should never eat. The featured song is “Juiceboxx” by Le Sexoflex.

In this week’s episode, Diane chats with Shellie McCullough and Jon’s Mother. The three momma’s discuss parenting styles, identity, and the joys and pains of motherhood. This week’s featured song is “Tell the Lie” by the BellRays.

Jill and Jon welcome graphic designer Erica Ryan to the cat studio. Topics include this article concerning spirituality and this article about transgendered sunbathing controversy.  OH, and prairie dogs. Lots of prairie dogs. The featured song for this episode is “Ricochet Man” by the legend, Moris Tepper.

Writer and crochet enthusiast Mickey Calderone is in the special guest seat for Episode 9. She, Diane and Jon discuss the power of names, reality shows, and pasties. Mickey later shares her struggle with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). The featured song for today’s episode is “We Moved Our City to the Country” By Tracy Bonham.

Sobia Khan reads her short story, Innocence Lay Dying . Sobia Khan is pursuing her doctoral degree in Literature from University of Texas at Dallas where she also taught introductory creative writing. Her creative work has been published in Parallax , Sojourn , and Rivers Edge . She has won awards and recognition for her work. At the moment she is working on her first novel and is still dabbling i...

In the inaugural episode of Art Appreciation, Jill interviews artists TJ Griffin and some other guy about the pros and cons of graduate art school, in-studio behavior, and the ever-so-fine line between introversion and weirdness. Theme song: “Lately It’s So Quiet” by OK Go!

Secretly Timid is expanding into the creative arts. Join Jill as she interviews visual artists and check out our new Open Mic for the latest and greatest creative writing.

Paul and Jon welcome Jon’s mother to the cat studio. Jon’s momma shares family secrets and discusses her experience mothering two gay children as well as her experience being a teenager during desegregation in North Carolina. Other topics include Tits and Ass, Kid Rock, Catholicism, and penetration (in no particular order).

Jill and Diane welcome Shellie to the cat studio in tonights inaugural XX chromo only ‘cast.  The three ladies discuss motherhood, accessories, 80’s television and movies, being female in academia, and football. Shellie’s penchant for stealing motorcycles and Diane’s former life as a handbell choir star are also discussed. This one is not to be missed. As always, send you...

In today’s episode Jon discusses Freddy Krueger, Jill believes hot dogs give you butt cancer, and Paul admits his love for holding hands. Also, noisy neighbors disrupt the cast and Jill and Jon squabble like siblings when politics are discussed.

In today’s episode Jon, Jill, Paul and Michael drunkenly discuss a variety of topics including : corporal punishment, fag hagery, shower room etiquette and poker. Their parents are proud.

On today’s show Jon and Jill are joined in the cat studio by newcomer Paul Tran. The troubled trio discuss  A&E’s Intervention, Vietnamese prostitution, and Religion. Special thanks go out to Marco, for without his germy infestation Jon would be happy and healthy today. As always, send love and hate mail to letters@secretlytimid.com

In today’s episode, drunk cast couple Cindy and Doug join Jon in the cat studio. The slutty couple tell the story of their courtship. Not to be outdone, Jon confesses why he was such a dick in high school. Other topics includes JonBenet Ramsey, handcuffs and transparent panties, OH, and the Slutters!

A little inspirational message to help you get through finals

Jon, Ryan, Cindy, and Doug decided to get drunk and record. This is what happened. *Recorded before Easter.

The very first double-sized episode featuring Jill, Jon, and Diane. The tiresome trio discuss all that shalt never be discussed: abortion, religion, sex education, vajayjays and karaoke. No teabaggers were harmed during the recording of this podcast. Send your love-mail and hate-mail to letters@secretlytimid.com

Full episode coming soon!!!

This is what happens when you mix 4 friends, 2 microphones, and alcohol.