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This week we talk to the wonderful Malcolm Pradia, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. Malcolm is a licensed independent clinical social worker offering outpatient psychotherapy in Western Massachusetts. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member and clinical supervisor to graduate social work students. Malcolm’s clinical practice and teaching focuses on the importance of connection and the healing […...

This week we talk to Ian Chillag, creator and host of the hilarious and beautiful podcast Everything is Alive. Ian talks with us about some of the defense mechanisms we use to protect ourselves and seeing the kindness behind harsh criticism (aka the vanity of niceness). He also gives us a peek into an audio […]

Folks, we’re not going to lie to you — this week’s guest is a GET. We welcome the wonderful Geri Cole to the PoP Pod studios! Geri is a four-time Emmy award winner (!!!), podcast host, and writer on the beloved children’s series Sesame Street (um…ever heard of it??). We talk about writing for Cookie […]

We’re back, and boy have we got a corker for you this week! The Perfectionists sit down with Dennis’s old mentor — New York Times bestselling cartoonist and teacher at the School of Visual Arts, Nick Bertozzi! They talk about learning to stay true to yourself as a professional artist, unlearning the habit of people […]

Tim Thibideau drags us back to the 80s with the podcast “Just a Kid from the 80s.” In this episode, there is a lot of pausing. Music by Dan Reitz Additional sfx and music from Freesound.org. Attribution to Magic Christmas by lena_orsa and Solar929 by LevelClearer

Tori Smith serenades us with her podcast, “You’re Gonna Be Somebody Someday.” In this episode, the kids’ learn about pain. Made Up Talk Show theme music by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com SFX from freesound.org

Mark Canlas takes us on a trip to the far reaches of the globe with his podcast, “Welcome to my World.” In this episode, watch out for vipers.

This week the Perfectionists (Ellen and Dennis) talk to stand-up comedian, filmmaker, producer, podcaster, actor, director, and New Yorker cartoonist Victor Varnado (who, he assures us, also wrote all the good parts of the bible). Our friend Victor is not only a multitalented, cross-medium, cross-platform artist and comedian, he’s also a successful entrepreneur/businessman who empowers [&#82...

Ed Millar opens our eyes to the true literal interpretation of songs with the podcast “Music Literally.” In the episode he brought us, Spence gets bullied.

Katie Hartman chills us to the bone with the podcast “The More You Poe.” In the episode she brought us, we are faced with the knowledge of dancing skellingtons.

Strap on your headphones and get ready for this “movie for your ears”—this week we’ve got Jonathan Mitchell, creator and producer of one of our favorite podcasts, The Truth, which just celebrated its tenth year. We get into Jonathan’s history in public radio and the early days of podcasting, experimental electronic music, the process of […]

Dejen Tesfagiorgis serenades us with HIS OWN PODCAST, “The Sounds that Stop the Sirens.” In this episode… does Let’s Hear It Network invest, or not?!?

This week we welcome our BFF Jamie Rivera to the pod! Jamie’s a performer and teacher at Magnet Theater, as well as an amateur toy photographer. What’s amateur toy photography? Give this episode a listen and find out! We discuss the challenge of embracing hobbies deemed “juvenile,” the perfect way to receive a compliment, and learning to love t...

Kevin Tully and Matt Kerstetter develop our interest in the pod cast they brought, “Development Hell.” In the episode they brought, Denny’s has great accoustics.

This week improviser, storyteller, and writer Rob Penty talks perfectionism and how it’s really about minimizing risk. Then, Rob and the Perfectionists somehow do a “sober drunk history” on psychological experiments. If you’re looking for a fun convo about hypochondria, OCD, Catholicism, and mindfulness meditation, you’ve come to the right place. Folks, if this one [&...

Fu Goto codifies out knowledge of apps with this podcast, “Guppy Tank.” In the episode she brought us, there may be some kissing.

We’re back, baby!!! Join us as we kick off Season 2 with our friends Jessica and Richard, hosts of our sister podcast “Made Up Talk Show” (also on the Let’s Hear It Network). We discuss the journey of starting a podcast from scratch and how to deal with the successes and failures along the way. We also […]

RJ Williams enchants us with his podcast “Hello from the Brooklyn Bridge.” In the episode he brought us, it turns out your can fry pizza!

Russ Feder says Hello, Goodbye to us with the podcast he brought us, “Beatling the Odds.” In the episode he brought us, we’ve a ticket to ride aboard Carnival Cruises. Made Up Talk Show Theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com SFX from Zapsplat.com

son of Tell Me Where I'm Going returns in March! Until then, check out the episode I did on our sister show, Made Up Talk Show.

Chris Deluca sneaks us in an intriguing podcast called “The Dasani Files” all about international espionage. In this episode, who could have known it was the president of Albania? More of Chris at https://www.chrisdeluca.me/ Made Up Talk Show Theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com SFX from Zapsplat.com

Hold on to your hats, folks—it’s a crossover! This week, as a special BONUS, the PoP Pod crew is thrilled to present this episode of Made Up Talk Show, guest starring our very own Ellen Matthews and Dennis Pacheco! Made Up Talk Show is a comedy improv podcast on the Let’s Hear It Network (the […]

Ellen Mathews and Dennis Pacheco unite their love of this podcast into our ears with “How Did These Get Met,” a podcast about couples. In this episode, we hear all about the big and small, the clean and dirty, and the saying “tomato tomato.” Their podcast, Pursuit of Perfectness, is available wherever podcast can be […]

What was it all about? Dennis and Ellen take a fond look back at Season 1 episode by episode and prepare to come roaring back in just three little weeks for an even bigger Season 2. Join us, won’t you?

James Hershberger empowers us to embrace our inner children with the podcast “Super Vulnerable.” In the episode he brought us, The Wizzer isn’t as fast as you might think. Made Up Talk Show Theme by Dan Reitz www.danreitz.com SFX from Zapsplat.com