A Brief Chat

In which rereading Adam Gnade’s DIY Guide To Fighting The Big Sa d helps me come to terms with what needs to happen next in my life. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I reconsider some old advice and decide to make a bunch of life changes at the same time. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I consider the various ways our impending move will allow Owen and me to change our lives, and also why geographic therapy isn’t enough. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I talk with author John P. Clark about his book Between Earth And Empire (PM Press, 2019). In our fifth and final episode, Clark talks about the ideas of self-transformation and global liberation that are necessary to create the world we envision. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Th...

In which I talk with author John P. Clark about his book Between Earth And Empire (PM Press, 2019). On this episode, Clark continues his conversation about how we take action where we are in the face of problems that can seem insurmountable. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I talk with author John P. Clark about his book Between Earth And Empire (PM Press, 2019). On this episode, John talks about having an imagination, but also about following the examples that have already been set. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I talk with author John P. Clark about his book Between Earth And Empire (PM Press, 2019). On this episode we talk about the idea of planetary boundaries and how we humans are transgressing them and losing touch with the natural world. Clark also says we need a third world-historical revolution. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patr...

In which I talk with author John P. Clark about his book Between Earth And Empire (PM Press, 2019), and in particular about the “Necrocene,” John’s term for the new age of death we’re going through on our planet.   — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

On the first Friday of each month I feature a poet whose work I enjoy. This month’s featured poet is Mark O’Brien, reading from his most recent book, My Childhood Appropriated . The book is available from FootHills Publishing . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which a complete stranger spends the night on our basement couch without our knowledge. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which Adam Gnade talks about his new literary journal focused on the work of rural writers. You can find out more at https://helloamericalit.com/ . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which author Adam Gnade talks about his very popular short book(let) about dealing with the poopstorm of life. Follow Adam on Instagram at @adamgnade and visit his website at https://adamgnade.com/ . You can order a copy of the DIY Guide from Pioneers Press here . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting membe...

In which I talk with author Adam Gnade about his forthcoming book, This Is The End Of Something But It’s Not The End Of You . It’s out early in 2020 on Pioneers Press . Follow Adam on Instagram at @adamgnade and visit his website at https://adamgnade.com/ .  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporti...

In which Owen and I talk about not feeling shame because of things you like. We also talk about the dangers of societal expectations. And then we go off on a tangent about Vine compilations. | You can follow Owen on Twitter at line at @shimmylizard . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank yo...

In which Owen and I more or less discuss how to use our impending move to make our lives more like we want them to be. We also talk about global revolution. And nachos. | You can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which Marci Chamberlain talks about returning to central PA for a while and having a relationship with her parents as an adult. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which Marci Chamberlain talks about her first career in theater and film, and why she needed to choose a different path to become someone she could admire .   — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I talk with mountain biker and “professional bike event volunteer” Marci Chamberlain about leaving her job for a life on the road.  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which my spouse, Owen Crane, talks about their experience as a nonbinary person. You can follow Owen on Twitter @shimmylizard .  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which my spouse, Owen Crane, derails the show BEFORE I EVEN SAY MY NAME and we end up talking about swearing. Don’t worry, there are no curse words, only slide whistles. You can follow Owen (NSFW) on Twitter at @shimmylizard .  —  This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which singer-songwriter David Rovics talks about the album he’ll be recording in Ireland this fall. Learn more about David’s work at DavidRovics.com .  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which singer-songwriter David Rovics talks about his weekly podcast and why it’s important to show how things are connected. Learn more about David’s work at DavidRovics.com . — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which singer-songwriter David Rovics talks about the challenges of releasing albums and touring in the age of free streaming music. Learn more about David at davidrovics.com , and get involved in the Penny Campaign For Streaming Justice .  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which theatre director Madeline Biever talks about her introduction to body positivity and how it has changed her life.  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which theatre director Madeline Biever and I talk about the dangers of ambition and the path to finding your true calling.  — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat’s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.