A Talk in the Attic

kirk explores the spongy nature of children and how formative adult influence is on them. then he recalls a pivotal example where the opposite was true. if you're not a fan of over-the-top jerry seinfeld impressions, then perhaps sit this one out. additional content includes: dana carvey and mgmt's "kids". a talk in the attic's official website joe jenneman on spotify mich...

Today's guest is Kevin Ross, a father, husband, journeyman electrician, registered nurse, and "double-cousin" of host Kirk Ross. After losing his older sister when she was just 15, Kevin's life was turned upside down. In the 30 years since, he's managed to build a great life for himself, applying lessons from the tragedy to grow into a better man. Kevin is also the officia...

kirk's not a morning person, never has been. and even though he had today's episode locked down in his head, a snooze-button fiasco made him reevaluate everything. maybe he shouldn't have used one of his favorite songs - 'fever pitch' by rainbow kitten surprise - as his alarm tone today. a talk in the attic official website joe jenneman (theme song artist) on spotify rainb...

kirk's first-ever mustache has him feeling suspicious, but is this an example of confusing correlation with causation? most importantly, kirk reminisces about his dear friend mrs. p, who is nearing the end of her life, but he's not going to let that rain on his parade. join us in sending love to mrs. p! A Talk in the Attic Official Website Joe Jenneman on Spotify Michigan Podcasting Netw...

Joe Jenneman was a born musician. 23 years later, and he's ready to shine. But magic and passion alone aren't enough. Good thing Joe's got truckloads of humility, focus, and discipline. PLEASE FOLLOW JOE ON ALL PLATFORMS BELOW: Joe Jenneman on Spotify Joe Jenneman on Apple Music Joe Jenneman on YouTube Joe Jenneman on Instagram Joe Jenneman on Twitter Joe Jenneman on Facebook A Talk...

light the shade. illuminate the darkness. yin and yang. today's episode explores kirk's own experience with finding balance during trying times. meanwhile, nunzio the pug tries to scam the michigan department of labor. a talk in the attic official website joe jenneman on spotify michigan podcasting network on facebook Support the show

The second and final episode of the two-part Kris TenHarmsel saga. At the end of PT. 1, Kris's spiritually intuitive wife, Natalie, warned Kris to be careful at their marijuana grow warehouse. Today's episode picks up less than two weeks later, when said premonition became reality. And when reality itself shifted into a new dimension, a new era. And from the ashes of chaos arises a magic...

the world lost a folk legend last tuesday when john prine died of coronavirus complications. today's episode is almost fully devoted to this incredible man. john's story is best told through his songs, so that's what you'll hear. and as is the case with many a folk song: there's a call to action to the listeners: help me write a folk song. john prine on spotify joe jennema...

Kris TenHarmsel was a Samurai warrior in a previous life. In this life, however, he's a 43-year-old character about whom words simply can't cover the full scope of his soul. The first of a two-part interview, today's episode explores the love story between Kris and his wife, Natalie, who are still in love today, but that doesn't mean there's been any lack of chaos. When Kr...

today's short is actually a little long. how's that for imprecise language? the exploration of things getting "lost in translation" is the primary focus today, with topics that include japanese toilet aerodynamics, reptilian beauty standards, and what exactly it is that makes your pet such a terrible person. a talk in the attic on facebook joe jenneman on spotify michigan podca...

Today's guest is Andrew VanTimmeren, an amazing old soul who embodies positive energy towards an endless pursuit of passion. He's a straight-up BOSS, by the way. The kind of boss who likes to get his hands dirty. The kind of boss unafraid to demand his employees tend to his back-cracking needs, no matter the length of their tenure. Kirk loves this man; he thinks you will love him too. Li...

oh, damn, it seems like some of the listeners don't know how to act during these unprecedented times of self-isolation. today's special episode features do's and don't's for surviving quarantine. topics range wildly, as you've come to expect, from bear survival tactics to romancing your lover with detroit rap classics. artist mom malone debuts a sample of her first tr...

In 2010, Jonn 'Snacks' Mathews was offered an opportunity to play professional football in Denmark, where he has continued as a high school educator in his life after sports. Jonn is an expatriate whose perspective as a black youth in America was jarred open after his move to Europe. And he's spent his life challenging his own and other world views ever since. Today's conversat...

well shit, we're in official state-mandated lockdown, and it looks like kirk's at it again, this time ruminating on his recent discovery that his own free will doesn't really exist. how many company's have a slice of your mind? how many influence your daily decisions? and have you ever tried to masturbate your way through self-isolation in a scandanavian country? all this and m...

In an interview recorded prior to COVID-19 turning everything upside-down, disc jockey and all-around hype man Christian Hoffer, aka CHOFF, shares his secret sauce to staying positive. What better time than during these dark days to listen to Christian's upbeat, optimistic outlook? Time to drown those pandemic sorrows with a cold shot of CHOFF. That sounds kinda gross, actually. @HEYCHOFF on...

remember, small letters equal a small show, but in run-time only. today's topic is what's been the world's collective mind: covid-19. really, kirk? it's certainly a touchy subject to have picked, isn't it? this pandemic is very much a global health crisis, which is not at all funny, but that doesn't mean there are no laughs to be had. stop into the attic today, and fo...

Rob, aka ILLEY, stops into the Attic to discuss his inner turmoil and how it relates to his photography. If the beauty of art is in the eye of the beholder, then what responsibility does the artist have to ensure that its beholders use it responsibly? ILLEY THE KID on IG Joe Jenneman on Spotify Michigan Podcasting Network on Facebook Support the show

small letters = small show. this week's mini is a real doozy...oh no! kirk is haunted by a formative memory that still makes him laugh but also still makes him quiver. seek the things that you fear the most and challenge them on their face. welcome to! the attic! where we can! have fun! where we can! talk shit! we shall! prevail! prevail! prevail! a talk in the attic on facebook j oe jenneman...

Kirk's wife, muse, and love of his life, Jessica, discusses her childhood learning struggles, the moment in which reading became a cinch, and what she hopes to do as a strong female attorney. Less serious topics range from evaporated milk to baseball uniform architecture to their favorite band, Rainbow Kitten Surprise. "First Class" and "Hide" are copyrighted songs with fu...

small show, small letters: keeping things simple in the attic. today marks the first mini-episode, designed to counteract the lengthy interview shows. on tuesdays, the attic is kirk's brain, and you're all welcome in. a talk in the attic on facebook joe jenneman on spotify michigan podcasting network on facebook Support the show

Aaron Gentle stops into the attic to discuss his turbulent adolescence, the "mistake" that saved his life, his time within the US Marine Corps, and his future plan, which is designed to resolve the existential difficulty that comes with living in the modern machine. Oh, one more thing: Aaron is a phenomenal singer-songwriter to boot. His full acoustic set starts around the 1h26m mark. Ch...

"In order to be trusted, you must first trust." In this introductory episode, Kirk opens up about himself in a show of trust to his listeners. Future episodes will feature guest interviews and original content. Part of the Michigan Podcasting Network. Original theme song written and performed by Joe Jenneman: bit.ly/joejenneman. Support the show