A Talk in the Attic

In 1998, Luis Vargas was at a parenting class in Los Angeles when he was asked to participate in an interview with the LAPD. Knowing he did nothing wrong, Luis agreed to talk and headed to the police station. By the end of that day, his future was over. Through constitutional violations, ineffective legal representation, prosecutorial/police incompetence (at best), and unduly suggestive eyewitness...

pause the pundits. pause the politics. sit back, relax, and enjoy a few random musings from host kirk ross. in this special election day edition of 'a talk in the attic', there will be no mention of the election. this is exactly what you need in your life right now. watch on youtube atita links joe jenneman michigan podcasting network Support the show

Long-time friend of the host, Michael J. Morosi has spent his career predicting investment performance using macroeconomic and geopolitical trends as his indicators. Put plainly, he's a Big Picture Guy. Focusing on solar power applications, Michael is an expert in the field, often landing him on a CNBC television panel. Think Jim Cramer, but nothing at all like Jim Cramer. Wickedly smart, hil...

as if 2020 hasn't been terrifying enough, this episode features some spook-spook-spooky topics. first, a scene with resident detective holden rogers in "holden's first day". second, a quick dive into the mandela effect , a phenomenon marked by widespread false memories. finally, a short discussion on the uncanny valley .  stick around for a glance at kirk's favorite b-movi...

The talented Mike Logan, aka "Ice Cold Comedian" drops into the Attic for an awesome discussion about the burgeoning comedy scene in Grand Rapids. Have you ever wondered about the behind-the-scenes happenings of a comedy show? Have you heard of Sherriff Dar Leaf? Mike reminisces about that time in 2016 that he attended a Trump rally before sharing his vision for how a sacrifice of the wo...

after an introduction to the attic's resident grammar expert, uncle greg, kirk dives into his favorite form of cognitive bias: confirmation bias . through the lens of his recent experience in political cold calling, kirk searches for humor in a serious psychological condition that is at the heart of our nation's widening divide. say it with us now: this episode will be fun. this episode...

Tracy Domitrz is the biological sister of my non-biological brotha, Zach. And, NO, she's not a world champion archer.  Instead, Tracy spends her days as a mental health counselor at an all-boys prep school in Boston, MA, where she splits here time moonlighting as a crisis interventionist and phone-bank organizer. In this discussion, Tracy reflects on the passing of her late father, which sent...

today's episode focuses on last week's surprising but awesome turn of events that saw 'alone' season 7 champion roland welker stop into the attic for a conversation. this is not a rehash of episode #64, but rather a behind-the-scenes review of what went into making it all happen. of course, it required a ton of help. go watch roland's episode on youtube ! music links: stre...

Roland Welker is arguably the baddest dude on the planet. After a stunning performance on History Channel's 'ALONE', this real-life frontiersman stops into the Attic to discuss his $1,000,000 victory. Topics include his early influences in rural Pennsylvania, his transition to Alaska in his mid-twenties, and his decades of experience as a world-class registered guide. Next, Roland b...

#ripdmx #dmx big ups to the legend, dmx. this episode is not his ruff ryders, but about roosevelt's rough riders. friend of the show aka kirk's mother suggested that this episode should focus on "cozy season", but that didn't make quite make the cut. however, "cozy season" is synonymous with autumn, and with the arrival of this particular season brings to mind th...

Now well-known as the prize-winning survivalist from History Channel's 'ALONE', Dave McIntyre stops into the Attic to discuss his transformative 66 days on Vancouver Island. Beyond that, Dave & Kirk converse about finding a healthy and essential outlet for masculinity in a culture that has largely demonized even the most natural acts of manliness. Dave's also an author of a...

Shay Dominguez is the kind and outgoing host of Level Up! w/ Shay, a podcast dedicated to the stories of successful people who have a track record of taking things to the next level. In her own life, Shay splits her time among her creative passions: writing, comedy, and hip-hop. But such a creative soul does not simply come to be, it is built, oftentimes through personal turmoil. Shay opens up abo...

in a time of massive uncertainty, kirk is surprised by a drop-in by a familiar face, who helped him realize what's so special about old friends. music by joe jenneman, aaron gentle, and more. 'a talk in the attic' links joe jenneman on spotify aaron gentle on soundcloud michigan podcasting network Support the show

L.A.-based Galen Howard is a talented character actor who knows well the balancing act between leaving his mark and stealing a scene. His acting chops are there, that's evident in his body of work. And his face? WHAT A FACE! Galen shares his infectious passion for his craft and the film industry while opening up about some of his struggles that provide him ample material from which to draw in...

inspired by the life of the late, great ruth bader ginsberg, kirk reviews his misguided history with all things feminine. then, his wife and attorney jessica joins to summarize the notorious r.b.g.'s legal and personal legacy. a talk in the attic official links joe jenneman on spotify michigan podcasting network on facebook Support the show

kirk adjusts the long-term trajectory of the show by setting some musical ground rules for how future audio support will be sourced. spoiler alert: royalty-free jams and fx will lead the way as a catalog of former guests builds in the background. in this episode, you'll hear: - bad singing - hard-boiled romance - lots of stank on it - music by joe jenneman 'a talk in the attic' link...

Today marks another milestone here in the Attic, because guest Vince McIntosh is our very first restaurateur to stop in and share his story. And what a story it is! Vince was just 20 years old when he opened his restaurant IRIE KITCHEN , cementing his position as the youngest restaurant owner in Grand Rapids in recorded history. Nearly four years later, and IRIE KITCHEN is still flourishing as an...

weary from a labor-intensive labor day, kirk compares this past holiday weekend with america's first-ever labor day. with an eclectic soundtrack and many an old-timey accent, this episode is sure to offer a reflective lens to anyone who listens with an open mind. check the spotify playlist below for all of today's music, including the banger anthem, "when i first put my uniform on&q...

Sean Peter is the author of ANTIWARHOL , a nonfictional deconstruction of the Andy Warhol myth and details the methods by which Warhol's backers created and promoted Warholism. ANTIWARHOL “... examines the corrupt players who fooled the (art) world, rigged the game, and in the end: took it all.” ANTIWARHOL Official Website Official Spotify Playlist of E54: SEAN PETER on ANTIWARHOL ATITA on Pa...

a trip to a sawmill in amish country sends kirk down a wooded path of wooden puns and tree talk. music by ben howard, chet baker, otis redding, bon iver, the dead south, pearl jam, foals, and mac miller. *official spotify playlist for e53: into the woods* "a talk in the attic" on patreon joe jenneman on spotify michigan podcasting network on facebook Support the show

Kirk's former teacher and rock music historian Gary Johnson was a career public school educator until 2004, when he retired and embarked on his labor of love that is the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends internet hall of fame, a coveted place to be for Michigan rock musicians. Through the expert lens of 'Doctor J', life and the pursuit of passion are discussed over an amazing soundtrac...

as students nervously head off to school across the country, kirk looks back on his first days of school at various points in his education. fake advertisement for four loko, the most dangerous thing to hit college campuses since lava lamps. *official spotify playlist of 'e51: back to school'* atita's official patreon page joe jenneman on spotify michigan podasting network on facebo...

Toronto-based musician, Mauve, exemplifies big things coming in small packages. Don't let her petite stature fool you: she's got enormous vocal power and she's all about putting it out there. After discussing her musical influences, Mauve shares her beliefs on diving into your passion whether you believe you're fully ready or not, because she already knows the secret: you'...

through memories from his aspiring filmmaker days, and with help from his wife and muse, jessica, kirk explores the importance of finding time to act like a kid again, at least once in a while. special guest appearances by ATITA weatherman clark cloud and the always-leery conspiracy of lemurs. music by featured artist: lewis del mar . additional music by queen and more. e49 chase that child offici...

G Krish is the music project of Gaurav Krishna Surampudy, a Chicago-based businessman who recently walked away from his fast-rising job in Corporate America to pursue his passion for music. Gaurav shares his inspiring story over some awesome music. G KRISH Official Website G KRISH on Spotify G KRISH on Instagram Track Listing: 1. "Twenty-Four" by G Krish 2. "Pryo" by Kings of L...