Chuck's Mom from KY

Recorded 6/2/2026 - released 6/3/2026 - modified with phone number removed 6/17/2026

I call my mother back after receiving several texts and missed calls while I was at a movie theater. She says she has urgent news. It isn't. Recorded 3/13/2026 - Edited & Released 3/24/2026

I tell mom about getting banned from Video Archives Theater (it IS my fault, and I own that) and last night's inconsistent screening at the Vista of Porgy & Bess. My mother tells more of Garnet's plans and how she's wearing green to avoid getting pinched. I left these completely un-edited as a test - could these be daily if I don't worry about editing? Recorded/edited/released March 17, 2026

Mom discusses plans to drive Garnet's car and how she got her new socks. Recorded and edited March 16, 2026 - Released March 17, 2026

Mom calls to complain about her neighbor but ends up telling a story about ignoring traffic laws on a morning liquor store run. She reaches out to the worst resource for advice. Recorded and Edited Oct. 27, 2025 - Released March 16, 2026

Mom fixed her phone and is asked what she learned at church. Recorded/Edited/Released March 15, 2026

Mom and I have determinded that she needs to move out here with me in Caifornia, but mean Aunt Garnet and Crazy Cousin Jana have another plan. They lure her to a disasterous overnight stay with them in West Virginia. We'd been told that Jana had "fits" but we'd never actually heard one before. NOTE: I put this out at first without her rescue but decided to add it to this episode rather than make a...

Mom tells me about Jeff, her would-be beau, appearing at her apartment door twice uninvited. Two weeks later and he's a missing person. Does my mother have information the police should know? I start with excerpts from calls two weeks ago, and then you can hear our discussion earlier today - Black Friday. Calls recorded 11/11/25, 11/13/25, 11/28/25 - Released 11/28/2025

Mother recounts dead celebrities and makes sure to mention how old they'd be in relation to her "if they weren't not dead". Our English and Irish ancestry is discussed along with more details on my mother's family line. Oh, and my older brother was supposed to have been aborted. Recorded 8/21/25 - Patreon Release 10/25/25 - General Release 10/31/25

Mom receives a neighbor's grocery delivery but is too afraid to call the office about it. I e-mail and call on her behalf. This is just another example of how people like my mother are at a Digital Disadvantage and can be intimidated by the very people they are supposed to contact when there is a problem. Recorded 10/21/25 - Patreon Release 10/21/25 - General Release 10/31/25

Recorded 8/19/25 to 8/20/25 - Patreon Release 10/19/25 - General Release 10/29/25

Mom discusses the rumor that government programs are on the way out, but hot dogs and country music will always make things better. Recorded 8/19/25 - Patreon Release 10/18/25 - General Release 10/27/25

Recorded 8/18/25-8/19/25 - Patreon Release 10/15/25 - General Release 10/24/25

Mom continues to spend time with Kay, whose maniacal laughter can be heard in the background as we talk about finding quality medical care outside of Kentucky and me meeting actress Barbara Hershey at an American Cinematheque event. We both discuss traveling and how we could work it into a podcast. Recorded 8/17/25-8/18/25 - Patreon Release Oct 12, 2025 - General Release Oct 22, 2025

Mom continues her search for someone to clean her apartment well below market rates (even for Kentucky) while I try to interest her in the kind of life she could have with me in California. I advise her to make lists of things she'd like to see or do while also advising her on the proper way to cook Marie Callender pot pies in the microwave (she doesn't believe me or the instructions on the box th...

This begins with yesterday morning and the letter I sent in response to the final violation. The story continues to develop. Recorded 10/16/25 - Released 10/17/25

I rushed this out quickly as Mother received a Final Violation notice on Wednesday. I feel this highlights a major problem with our aging seniors that puts them at a "digital disadvantage". Recorded 10/15/2025 - QUICK RUSH RELEASE: 10/17/2025

Mom and I discuss our various medications as well as her skin cancer, Madonna's birthday, and a plan for a better life. Recorded 8/16/25 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct 15, 2025

Mother views Wicked and has notes. I propose a different life away from KY and a way we can make it happen. Oh, and Kay cons my mom into a soda run with a cart to the gas station up the hill. Recorded Aug 15-16, 2025 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct 13, 2025

Mother continues to want to find someone to clean her apartment at 1994 rates while concern grows for her friend Kay's health. At one point Mother insisted it was Thursday when it was Friday and somehow turned it around. Recorded Aug 15, 2025 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct 10, 2025

In this episode, my mother and I wander through decades of pop culture and family memories — from Natalie Wood to frozen dinners — as we laugh, reminisce, and gently debate whether it's time for her to move somewhere new. My mother discusses aging, independence, and the small comforts that make a place feel like home, revealing the love and humor that shape our relationship. Recorded Aug 14, 2025...

Mother shares her opinions on WellCare deliveries, friends Wanda and Brenda Kay (one of the three she knows), and The Young and the Restless, plus her feelings on Cherry Sprite Zero, Chick-fil-A milkshakes, and Reese's cupcakes. Recorded Aug 14, 2025 - Patreon Release Sept 26, 2025 - General Release Oct 6, 2025

I try to keep up with my mom as she bounces from her upcoming stress test to old Broadway shows, forgotten DVDs, and family gossip. It's equal parts exasperating and endearing—a snapshot of what it's like to juggle her stories, quirks, and surprises while just trying to have a normal conversation. Recorded Aug 12-13, 2025 - Patreon Release Sept 21, 2025 - General Release Oct 3, 2025

Day Two on this USAA fraud issue. I received dubious pictures of the alleged letter, followed by distractions concerning Jeff and other gossip. I even speak to the bank. I know she is lying about so much here! Sorry to jump ahead in the episode numbering (the episodes in between have been completed but not yet released beyond Patreon). This has been edited as a kind of "one-off" like the early epi...

I need some input on this one as Mother believes she got a valid refund check from USAA when she hasn't had any business with them in years. She lies and we argue, and then... I'm still not sure. HELP!!! Sorry to jump ahead in the episode numbering (the episodes in between have been completed but not yet released beyond Patreon). This has been edited as a kind of "one-off" like the early episodes...