A Talk in the Attic

*WATCH ON YOUTUBE*   Today's episode is the first of a two-part documentary series that follows a group of thirty-somethings through their annual skiing / snowboarding weekend in Northern Michigan. Meet Alex, Bridget, Chelsea, Dan, JJ, Marlee, Nicky, Phil, Red, Sarah, Tyson, and Will, whose candid interviews throughout the weekend offer an authentic glimpse into the social dynamics that make...

in the opening segment, a rapid shift in weather has kirk rambling regional climate adages, which leads him into a discussion about personal bias, moral relativism, and nihilism. in the second segment, he looks back on his weekend ski trip and all the lessons it brought with it. look for THE SKI TRIP, an organic documentary episode starring a large cast of characters this coming friday, 2/26! Musi...

Before you go any further, go look at John's photos.... ...don't you feel kind of small now? His work tends to offer a perspective unlike any you've ever seen. Between his love for oceanic wildlife and and concern for the future of our oceans, John creates beautiful imagery that raises awareness while simultaneously raising the hairs on the back of your neck. Music from HILTON , Lew...

as brisk temperatures slow the entire nation to a frigid halt, kirk seeks out some sunshine to combat his season affective disorder (sad). while he's out there, he ponders the validity of perineum sunning as a wellness practice. music by the 5th dimension & grouplove . theme song by HILTON . *watch on youtube* attic links Support the show

Grand Rapids artist Nick Nortier of Old Growth Creative stops in for an intimate discussion about his numerous GR murals, what makes art so valuable to him, and how to catch negative thought patterns before they fuck everything up. Surprise, surprise: Nick's a poet as well, and he shares a couple originals towards the end of this one. Music by HILTON, Gorillaz, Big Red Machine, and Against Me...

kirk meanders among seemingly disparate topics before it culminates in a blaze of autotune glory as he urges you to conquer your fears. to kill your masters. to autotune your autocrats. music by HILTON, the pixies, and simply thieves. *watch on youtube* atita links HILTON on spotify VOLOCO app Support the show

Here to kick off our Season 2 slate of guests is Liz Della Croce , founder of The Lemon Bowl , a massively influential food blog website that offers free healthy living recipes and travel advice to a global audience. Inspired by her sustained 60-lb weight loss journey and fresh of an unexpected departure from the hospitality industry, Liz started Liz’s Lemon Bowl, as it was called back in 2008, as...

season 2 premiere! in a sophomoric opening segment, kirk compares his excitement to the little-known maneuver called the hawaiian sunrise . once the stench clears, kirk dives into a few recurring themes from season 1, which helps frame the context for season 2 and all other attic-related projects. **watch on youtube** topics include: - what exactly is a hawaiian sunrise ? - the talkboy by tiger el...

L.A. Based musician HILTON and producer Lover Boy brought the sauce with this funky jam. **WATCH BEHIND-THE-SCENES ON YOUTUBE** Support the show

Season 2 returns February 2nd, 2021...but the S2 Theme Song is ready now! **WATCH ON YOUTUBE** From L.A.-based musicians  HILTON and Lover Boy collaborated on this funky tune that will play us into each and every episode of Season 2. After a brief discussion about their individual music projects and HILTON's latest release 'Cartoon' , Kirk and his guests look behind the scenes at th...

A clip from each and every Friday INTERVIEW. In the Season 1 finale, Kirk looks back at this whirlwind year that featured 42 interview subjects who agreed to come on and open up. This first season's body of work includes musicians, artists, scientists, economists, writers, actors, photographers, and survivalists. In an organic mix of guests, Kirk worked hard to find the common threads that ti...

...of season 1. today's tuesday finale features short snippets of each and every tuesday installment of 2020 in the order they were released. this is not a greatest hits, but rather a rapid-fire review of random laughs and lessons during the show's inaugural season. music by joe jenneman, the dead south, glass animals, ian kelosky, the seasons, and the late, great john prine. **watch on...

kirk steps aside and lets guest host jonn mathews  lead the way in this festive and funny discussion between the two old friends. topics include the holidays in denmark, overrated and underrated holiday traditions, best and worst christmas songs, and a special treat in the form of "get busy", an in-progress track by lauirts mortensen & jonn mathews himself. **watch on YouTube** (will...

In this intimate episode, Jessica joins her husband in the studio for an intimate and authentic conversation about Christmas traditions and holiday memories as they create holiday decor using thrift-shop finds and natural materials. After a low-key start that looks and sounds like something from the HGTV cutting room floor, Kirk & Jessica dive into their personal experiences, their favorite Ch...

kirk shares a health update before linking up with friends of the program, zach and chips mathews, who provides guidance on future episodes. this is where YOU come in, people. leave comments on facebook, instagram, and youtube. email the show at atalkintheattic@gmail.com . *watch this episode on youtube* atita on facebook atita on instagram all atita links jonn 'chips' mathews episode li...

*WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE* (Video will post by 7:30pm ET) Available on Prime Video now, 'Getting Worldly' is the docuseries produced entirely by Detroit native Edgar Grech-Cumbo, a former cybersecurity executive who put his career on hold to travel the world...twice. Having visited 82 countries in his lifetime - over 40 of which came in the past year - Edgar has created a truly authentic...

it's kirk & Jessica's 2nd anniversary, and just like his performance in the sack tonight, this episode is short. but intense. big ups to flight of the concords for the inspiration and musical backing. **watch on youtube** atita links joe jenneman on spotify michgian podcasting network Support the show

WATCH EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (Video will post by 11:45pm ET) Donovan Becker's self-published Red, White and Blue: Angry, Naive, and Depressed is a literary collage on politics and race in America through his lens as an Independent. Through a unique combination of historical citations and literary works, and various creative writings, Donovan's book has succeeded in painting an interesting an...

kirk's new microphone has him feeling like an old-school radio dj. think of a cross between delilah and don imus. after an opener explaining recent equipment improvements, kirk gives up his seat to infamous romance expert dr. k (not an actual licensed physician). taking calls from listeners around the country, dr. k drops some romance truth bombs that few other fake doctors have the courage t...

Gene Garza visits his cousin-by-marriage and host Kirk Ross in the Attic for a Thanksgiving discussion about life and death, whiskey and meat, guns, and gout. Lots of good jams in this one too, with music from Hall & Oates, Jason Derulo, Wilco, Metallica, Kanye West, and Gene's all-time favorite musician: Prince. Official episode Spotify playlist here . **WATCH ON YOUTUBE** ATTIA Links Jo...

happy thanksgiving, y'all! kirk looks back fondly on a unique family tradition from yesteryear that saw 40+ guests cram themselves into a small cabin up north every turkey day for 15 years. the tradition is on a hiatus, but that doesn't mean there aren't tons of lessons still to be gleaned from our old memories. a special thanksgiving hip-hop song featuring kirk repeating the word t...

Long-time friend of the host,  the Reverend David Veldt stops in for a chat about faith, religion, philosophy, death, and hot tub folliculitis. Having spent 10 years as a chaplain in senior living and his past two in hospice care, David is uniquely qualified for this accessible conversation about difficult topics. Music by a few of David & Kirk's favorites: The Strumbellas, Dashboard Conf...

after an old-timey opener, kirk gives a behind-the-curtain look at what's shakin' over at podcast headquarters. topics include the studio buildout, other production projects, and the new 'a talk in the attic' up cycled merch strategy, which will repurpose thrift shop gems into one-of-a-kind a.t.i.t.a. gear. this special episode features a cover of Macklemore's "thrift...

Colin S. Dhillon was born and bred in the United Kingdom, a child to Indian immigrants faithful to their Sikh way of life. He's gone on to do huge things in the world of industrial and product design. Now CTO of Automotive Parts Manufacters' Association of Canada, the Toronto-based trade association devoted to the advancement of key initiatives and technology for their member suppliers....

a group of lemurs is called a conspiracy, but what's a conspiracy of conspiracy theorist lemurs called? after a quick review of last week's election hi jinx ends in an eruption of car horns, kirk searches for strategies for a very serious personal problem: he doesn't know what to do with his arms. it's a real problem. music from dr. delight, scott horton, mayr, moments, and fed...