No Left Field

In this special archive episode (originally recorded on July 29, 2025), we take a break from our scheduled programming to celebrate summer and the music that defines it. We dive into the personal meaning of the season, Jason’s self-proclaimed identity as a hedonist, and the concept of "the clock with no hands." We reflect on the unusual "depressed summer" vibe of 2025 and the l...

In this episode, we dive into Rowena’s personal and thoroughly non-linear spiritual journey. Raised in a behaviorally conservative Presbyterian household, Rowena shares her evolution from experiencing guilt and family rejection to finding a home in San Francisco through the dance community, nature, and pagan rituals. Eventually she makes her way back to a progressive Presbyterian church, balancing...

Following last week’s season premiere, where "God came up a lot," Jason and Rowena take a step back to provide some critical context behind their spiritual foundations. Digging into an archival discussion originally recorded seven months prior, Jason shares his evolution from childhood to finding an aspirational role model in Jesus and the Episcopalian tradition. Later, Jason and Rowena...

Welcome to Season 2 of No Left Field! A few months after our Season 1 finale, Rowena and Jason are back. Moving through the "muck" of recent challenges, Rowena celebrates her partner Ed being cancer-free following a major surgery, while Jason navigates the emotional roller coaster of a grueling full-time job search. We explore the pitfalls of "future tripping," the art of care...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the nitty gritty of enduring long journeys, both literal and figurative: ultramarathons, outsourcing our brains, and care-partnering. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

In this episode…what on earth is lovebombing? Why does it matter where a story begins? And how is it that a bird in the hand really is worth two in the bush? If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

Post-episode news flash: Metallica did *not* perform “Carol of the Bells.” The referenced version of the song is by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (which Jason *was* familiar with). It’s not Rowena’s fault: early .mp3s of the song were mislabeled with Metallica as the artist, and the misattribution stuck. Songs mentioned during the episode: All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah Carey Away in a Manger...

In this episode we get into the origins of the podcast, the blessings of being out of work, and the joys of cancer. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com