My Favorite Things

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 25 is writer and entrepreneur Steve Kamb, who is author of two books, including his newest, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change That Sticks . Steve’s favorite things are: 1...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 24 is writer Chris La Tray , who was poet laureate of Montana from 2023 to 2025, and is author of three books: * Becoming Little Shell * One-Sentence Journal * Descended from a Travel-worn Satchel Chris’s favorite...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 23 is writer and podcaster Amanda Monthei . Amanda’s favorite things are: * Booter Crunk by Rage Films * The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway * The writing of John Jeremiah Sullivan (specifically “Upon This R...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 22 is woodworker, artist, and art handler Derik Penny . Derik’s favorite things are: 1. Coffee 2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 3. Essex County trilogy by Jeff Lemire 4. Sour Soul by BadBadNotGood 5. Ishita...

Support My Favorite Things on Patreon here . Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 21 is Ian McLeod, musician, composer, founder and owner of Cleod9 Music , husband, and dad of two. Ian’s favorite things are: 1. Bill Evans — Everybody Digs Bill Evans 2...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 20 is Nick Triolo , writer, editor, and author of the book The Way Around: A Field Guide to Going Nowhere . Nick’s favorite things are: 1. The Spell of the Sensuous by David Abram 2. Darkside, Psychic (entry point:...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 19 is Heather Hansman, journalist and author of three books, including her latest: Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America’s Love for the Wild . Heather’s favorite things are: 1. The Fug...

My Favorite Things Episode 18: Musician and teacher Arran Fagan Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 17 is Arran Fagan , part-time folk musician ( Aaran's IG ) and full-time high school zoology teacher. Arran’s favorite things are: 1 NPR’s recording o...

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 17 is my friend Anna Brones, artist, author of five books (and one on the way!), teacher, and creator of the very popular Creative Fuel newsletter. Anna’s favorite things are:  1. Swedish Children's books by Elsa B...

The concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 16 is Wendy Wagner , editor, writer, and author of horror novels like her most recent book, Girl in the Creek , which was nominated for the 2026 Bram Stoker Award. Wendy's favorite things are: 1. So...

The concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 15 is Fitz Cahall, creator of The Dirtbag Diaries and co-founder and creative of Duct Tape Then Beer . Fitz’s favorite things are: Apocalypse 91 … The Enemy Strikes Black by Public Enemy (+ Rage Aga...

The concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 14 is Scott Kummer, creator and host of the podcasts Ten Junk Miles and I've Got That On Vinyl , race director , runner, and attorney in Chicago. Scott's favorite things are: Jimi Plays Monterey Alc...

The concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 13 is Jono Hey, designer, writer, illustrator, creator of Sketchplanations , and author of Big Ideas, Little Pictures: Explaining the World One Sketch at a Time . Jono’s favorite things are: * Calvi...

The concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 12 is Jonathan Ellsworth, writer, podcaster, founder of Blister Review , and former philosophy professor. Jonathan’s favorite things are: * Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway * Philosophy as a...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 11 is Zoë Rom, journalist, podcaster (Your Diet Sucks https://www.yourdietsuckspodcast.com/   , The Trailhead https://podlink.com/1640142466  ), running coach, elite ultrarunner, and stand-up comedian.  Zoë’s favorite things are: 1....

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Kurt Wikel, geophysicist, dad, and brewery co-owner . Kurt’s favorite things are: 1. The Simpsons 2. Daft Punk — Homework Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert W. Pirsig Publisher...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Mike Sowden, creator of the immensely popular Substack, Everything Is Amazing (I’m a paid subscriber). Mike’s favorite things are: * Halloumi * The soundtrack to Raise the Titanic , by John Williams * Main theme * Re-recordings...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 8 is Chandra Brown, writer, educator, raft guide, and founder of the Freeflow Institute (where she has graciously allowed me to teach an annual writing workshop since 2019). Chandra’s favorite things are: * Island of the Blue Dolphin...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 7 is Andy Pearson, VP of creative at Liquid Death, dad of two kids, ultramarathon runner, and co-host of the Between Two Pines podcast . Andy’s favorite things are: 1. Back to the Future Part II 2. Calvin and Hobbes 3. I Get Wet by A...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 6 is running coach, podcaster, writer, and runner Mario Fraioli . Mario’s favorite things are: * The Beatles — Here Comes The Sun Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube * Hunter S. Thompson’s letter to Hume Logan * On Writing: A Memoir of t...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 5 is Anya Miller Berg, brand creative director at Mountain Hardwear, climber, mountain biker, former architect, and cat mom. Anya’s favorite things are: 1. Teenagers in Their Bedrooms by Adrienne Salinger Publisher’s Page | Bookshop...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 4 is Kris Hampton, a podcaster , writer, artist, climbing coach and founder of Power Company Climbing . Kris’s favorite things are: 1. “The Show” by Doug E. Fresh Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube 2. “Check the Rhime” by A Tribe Called...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 3 is Ed Roberson—dad, husband, adventurer, and creator of the Mountain & Prairie podcast . Ed’s favorite things are: 1. Liner notes from Jimmy Buffett’s 1990s albums 2. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris Publisher’s page...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 2 is Hilary Oliver, a writer and editor (who I happen to be married to). Hilary’s favorite things are: 1. Paul Simon, Graceland (album) YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify 2. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Publisher’s Page | Bookshop | Am...

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 1 is Bodie Johnson. Bodie’s favorite things are: 1. Paul Simon, Graceland (album) YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify 2. Alone In The Wilderness 3. [A photo of Bodie and his future wife, Sarah] 4a. Shakey Graves “Only Son” YouTube | Appl...