Autobiography of a Schnook

Just in time for the end of November, a super-sized Schook! In this episode: the best TV episodes ever — or, at least some of [...]

I hope those BOOOOOOOs I’m hearing are because it’s Hallowe’en and not a response to this podcast! In chapter 26: Life as a Software Engineer [...]

Another month, another episode! In chapter 25: No, my computer is NOT my girlfriend! An exploration into the joys and sorrows of a 13-year relationship [...]

In this installment, we take a look at a beloved part of American pop culture…AND a beloved part of British pop culture! You’re  a Schnook, [...]

A schnook hits the road and shows a rather…annoying side of himself in chapter 23 of this ongoing as-read-by-the-author pseudo-book in podcast form. (But in [...]

Barely in time for Paul McCartney’s birthday, a new episode that, surprisingly, has virtually zero mention of The Beatles! This chapter begins with some serious [...]

Hoping to bring something positive to a really rough time, here’s a new chapter. In this episode: Schnook Radio, Part 3 – the thrilling conclusion [...]

Get a look into the analog life of a schnook as Sean talks about records: listening, collecting, advice, and clay pigeons. (Well, maybe not clay [...]

Stay safe, everybody! In this chapter: How to Do a Podcast – perhaps something to do during your quarantine? Yes, And – tales of an [...]

This episode is all about…a schnook’s life with beagles! Snoopy and Spot Ruthie Lola Music for Schnooks: “Belly Rub” Bibliography Photos for this episode “Belly [...]

I apologize for the delay, friends, but here’s the first episode of 2020! In this chapter: Growing Up Catholic: The Mass — Sean reminisces and [...]

No reason for this appendix other than to…tie up some loose 2019 ends. More schnookdom coming in 2020! Bibliography: It’s a Podcast, Charlie Brown – [...]

Sorry, no attempt at a witty write-up this time! In this chapter: Schnook Radio, Part 2 – the thrilling conclusion of Sean’s college radio days! [...]

Schnooks like to wait for the last minute. Or at least the last hour(s). Such is the case with November! In this chapter: – Schnook [...]

Just in time for October! In this chapter: Oh, jeez…another one of those Facebook things again?! Thoughts on two decades of marriage Blank (perhaps the [...]

Another chapter in the life story of…a guy nobody’s heard of is available. A bit of a somber tone, but hopefully with some uplifting moments. [...]

A special appendix episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of…something very strange! This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Even if you [...]

As promised, the second episode of August. In this chapter: Aunt Jemima’s Pancakes – somehow about college athletics The Black Triangle – the mystery…the hunt…the [...]

Just barely missed the July deadline, but here’s a new chapter! In today’s episode: Sean does another Facebook bullet-pointed list Chicago myth-busting “Dear Ruby,” a [...]

Coming to you live (well…okay, recorded) from the Schnook Nook, a new chapter! In this episode: My SENIOR Year in High School – answering a [...]

Believe it or not, this schnook isn’t just all about Chicago. This episode’s segments: My Secret (?) Happy Place Sean Goes to Prison My Wife, [...]

In this episode: Remembering “Boomer” on his birthday – Too much to say about a popular teacher to fit in one episode, unfortunately. Dick Dale, [...]

The wake of St. Patrick’s Day brings the world a new chapter in this as-read-by-the-author book in podcast form. In this episode: Death of The [...]

February is a short month, but not so short that a new chapter isn’t published! In this episode: Growing Up Catholic: Catholic School – Sean [...]

So far 2019 has proven very busy for this schnook. In this chapter, we go a little bit past my 90-minute threshold, but not by [...]