Aha! Ashe: The ineffable

This is a special “Flowers” episode of Aha! Ashe. In this series, Ziggy takes time to give the people he loves their flowers while they’re still here to receive them. Today’s episode is dedicated to his brother Ross on his birthday. Through childhood memories, humor, and reflection, Ziggy talks about growing up together, the influence older siblings have on shaping our imagination, and the quiet w...

One minute of me questioning this podcast, overthinking scripts, and realizing maybe it’s okay to just talk. Hey, sometimes I record a podcast and think… what the hell am I doing? This one’s short — just one minute — but I wanted to share it anyway. I’m talking through the weird little thoughts that pop up when you’re figuring out a podcast: questioning the direction, wondering if I’m just telling...

This is a bonus recording that I did for myself, but I thought I’d share just a quick explanation on the title in the evolution of the title for this podcast

In this episode of Aha, Ache: The Killing of James Brown — The Ineffable, I’m digging into something most of us live with but don’t have words for until much later: the pain of finally seeing something clearly — and naming it. I talk about my own journey of self‑realization, how I moved through my life without the tools to interpret what was happening, and what it feels like when clarity brings bo...

In this episode of Aha! Ashe, Ziggy opens up about the quiet power and hidden cost of growing up loved, sheltered, and emotionally unpoisoned. This is a reflection on innocence, the softness that survival-mode people don’t recognize, and the moment life teaches you its edges. Ziggy explores how empathy, openness, and a peaceful upbringing can create blind spots—and also incredible gifts. Through c...

This episode explores a familiar, secret feeling—the ache. That soft, electric tension that rises after a powerful moment with someone… followed by the quiet fear that maybe you felt it more than they did. Ziggy reflects on the ache as a mirror: a teacher, a trickster, and a reminder of the heart’s depth. Through childhood memories of living like someone was always watching, adult moments of unexp...

My Niece: A Birthday for Deja Monet Logan Today would have been my niece’s twentieth birthday. Her name was Deja Monet Logan — born November 3, 2004, died April 17, 2024. This episode is a letter to her, a reflection on her life, and a hard conversation about mental health, loss, and the silence that too often follows suicide. In this audio story, I speak directly to Deja — about her laughter, her...

In this heartfelt episode of Aha Ashe, Ziggy opens up about the struggle to find motivation when life gets a little quiet and projects feel daunting. Broadcasting right from his living room, Ziggy shares his honest journey with feeling stuck and how sometimes motivation isn’t a roar, but a whisper telling you to get up anyway. If you’ve ever battled imposter syndrome or wondered if your voice matt...

In this episode of Aha! Ashe: The Pulse, we dive into the unexpected beat of an everyday intersection. What happens when a simple roadside encounter becomes the turning point of a story? As we weave through this tale, you’ll find that the pulse of human connection is often stranger and more transformative than we expect. So settle in, and let’s see where this pulse leads us.

Welcome to Aha! Ashe . This is a space for uplifting and inspirational conversations, and I’ll also be sharing pieces from my upcoming book, The Killing of James Brown . The book and the podcast fuel each other—it’s all connected. And really, it all began with a dream I had when I was 16 years old. Now, at 40, I’m finally bringing that dream to life. I’m excited to share this journey with you, and...