Talk Me Some Art And Other Stories

Our teachers taught us the a, e, i, o, u and sometimes y of communicative existence. Our elegant language of English is both compact and highly descriptive. The rather informal style of today contrast that of the way people spoke two hundred years ago but still conveys meaning in much the same way. Join guy for a quick analysis on the greatest language ever to grace the tongues of man.

My two cats couldn't be more different. Kane likes to explore... Lulu likes to sit still. He loves yogurt... she doesn't. Also, Jerry and the gang make discoveries in psychedelia and through their brand of music, bring profound joy and happiness to their waiting audience. Take a magical trip on this episode and discover the nature of ourselves and our yearning for the unknown.

A man living in a lonely town at a lonely hour of the morning longs for a seemingly unattainable drum set and walks twenty New York City blocks to peer through the closed music shop window. It's a meditation of aspirations and unfulfilled dreams... a trek to destiny. He returns to unlock his apartment door and resume his day. It's a short, admittedly inconsequential ramble on the atempt to move on...

Climbing along the side of Mount Mansfield in Vermont, host Guy Masse discusses his foray onto a forbidden footpath towards the precipice as it comes into view with brother Claude on Smugglers Notch. With heavy camera gear, Guy is trepidatious about further elevation gain. They lose their path and can't turn back. Then, like a ray from the heavens, a path reveals itself and they are able to extric...

Guy passes the mic to his good friend Buckles Branigan in order to get the latter's perspective on Rhode Island's fourth largest city. Pawtucket was once an industrial powerhouse but of late has become more a residential city then anything. Tune in to Buckles as he labors on the proper pronunciation of this historic town. Also, he relates his story of the horse trail trip through Pearson Canyon. T...

Next time you go down to the basement, take the cat litter at the top of the stairs. It will save you a trip later. Rest easy at the end of the day knowing that you did many small things to save you one big job in the end. Guy explains his path to neatness and the well organized home. Also on the show, father time is everything and commerce also moves along. You may not be aware of it but both asp...

Host Guy Masse relates his experience with the exercise of writing and the benefits of proper prose. His approach to a satisfying story first begins with an overall theme in mind then works it through with a rather straightforward discipline in order to establish an engaging tone to his copy. With pen in hand or computer at the ready, you can be your very own Hemingway. Also, Guy shares his experi...

It's a day in the life of our hero as he wards off some unruly characters on a gold strike in Pearson Canyon. He cashes in his winnin's at the Morgan Bank but not before the Wells Fargo coach makes it in from Wichita. The whorehouse is the first buildin' noticed and somewhere in there is the saloon with activity that is eventually quelled by Buckles. With his Smith & Wesson 45 and his trusty pocke...

This longish Pawtucket street is host to many single family houses. From low-slung bungalows to three story foursquares to repurposed colonials, Hunts Avenue is foremost a street of families. This descriptive yet unscientific analysis attempts to capture the character of the street. Take a tour with Guy Masse as he describes his small house and other, if somewhat larger ones in the middle class ne...

2021 is the year of the podcast and YOU are in the driver's seat. Whether your strength is in the interview or in introspection or banter, you should love the sound of your own voice. I'm happy to share what I know with a wider audience. From cover art to pithy write-up to cohesive content, you will rule the roost at the mic. You may not get rich nor reach the audience you desire but you will have...

Just for fun, Buckles announces that in addition to his saddle soap, leather care cream and Shoot 'Em Up Spray, he now proudly offers an all-new leather protector. Available at fine purveyors everywhere.

Be part of the drama as it unfolds on the outskirts of Rome. It's a story of citizenry, an emperor and a threatening volcano. The multi-part series forges its way this October.

Self-proclaimed coffee expert Guy Masse rates his favorite mugs of joe on a 1 to 5 scale. You'll be surprised at the winner. Fun Fact: there are two types of beans... robusta is grown in lower elevations and has a less nuanced taste than arabica which is grown at higher elevations. Tip: Always start with a medium fine grind, proper dry measurement and cold, filtered water. Also on the podcast... a...

My mom liked to surprise us with a buttery birthday barrage. A French Canadian tradition, rubbing butter on the nose was part of her household antics. Burning of the palms was also implemented when lightning and thunder hovered over our house. Join me as I lovingly recall wonderful memories but beware of the person behind you with the pad of butter on her finger.

Imagine the sheer delight when, from my neighbor's yard, I saw a hand-me-down pedal fire truck drop over the fence. I can only imagine the horror on my mom's face however when she discovered a rusty nail in the roof of my mouth resulting in a riding accident. A tetanus shot later, I was out and about tooling around in the very same little red hook and ladder. I also relate the story of fun in our...

Jerome John Garcia died on August 9, 1995 and left behind a legacy of great music and anecdotal, yet at the same time, seemingly uncannily-accurate recollection and intellectual perspective. His Grateful Dead bandmates pay homage to him this day and offer their own apt tributes. My experience with this man and his band started in 2018 and I haven't looked back. Captain Trips lives on in me and I h...

Live from Kittysville Indiana: There's no room to stretch here as thousands of cats and kittens convene on the convention floor here in town. We bring you a bird's-eye view of the activity in the arena. Lilly, our elegant calico, is ready to make her speech... let's listen in to all the activity...

Host Guy Masse serves up a menu of delicious comestibles as he whets your appetite with all things from the sea. Along with Janet and Pierre, they enjoy clam cakes, Rhode Island chowder and lobster roll as they venture to the lovely seaside community of Galilee. With fishing boats and colorful buoys as a delightful backdrop, the hungry group enjoy a plentiful meal with God's grace. The bounty of t...

The the aim of this podcast is to entertain and inform and a big part of that is accuracy. I dropped the ball recently when I mentioned the incorrect population of Manchester, New Hampshire and I want to set the record straight. Also, not to hit you over the head with upcoming shows but I can't contain my excitement when I remind you to tune in to upcoming programs including AD-13 and Meditations....

From New York, your podcast companion for informative updates in the world of Talk Me Some Art And Other Stories, GJM's intrepid reporter Stori Evermore joins host John Jacobs in the studio to tout her new program coming in December which tackles COVID-19 and all the drama surrounding it. Also listen for a plug for Buckles Branigan's own saddle soap and leather conditioner. It restores any and all...

A sodbuster's property is put at risk by right-of-way landgrabbers and low-life varmints. The "sad-six" was gunned down by our own Buckles Branigan - interviewed in this episode - in a heady night of shooting and shenanigans. Our hero unloads his Smith & Wesson forty five in one hand and shot his load from his single-action Winchester in the other. The town of Southfork is preserved because of the...

Dateline Pawtucket, Rhode Island: Tropical storm Isaiah wreaked havoc in my front yard on Hunts Avenue. Everyone is okay except for my Norway Maple. A good portion of it ended up on my walkway with a large section of it blocking my portico doorway. By the time the winds died down, it was nightfall. I decided not to make a claim to my insurance company. My neighbor Gary has offered to put a chainsa...

Sidewinder Norton faces the man - Buckles Branigan - in this episode which promises to deliver gold riches beyond compare - along with pretty women and song. Wet your whistle for adventure and intrigue. It's a stormy night in Southfork and the Pearson Canyon gold strike is fresh on the picks of Buckles and his companions. He just hit it rich but it won't last for long... he'll lose just about ever...

From PsychoNalysis to Buckles' westland adventure to moving day, our own Guy Masse reviews the latest handful of programs designed for your perusal and enjoyment. It's an ongoing experiment that is hopefully well worth your time. Invest in these podcasts with a payoff in spades.

A pothead since the age of 15, host Guy Masse attempts to reason to himself the benefits of marijuana temperance. It's a continuing struggle to lay off the joint and occupy oneself with arguably more constructive endeavors. Does the craving go away? No. Can it be managed? Most definitely. Guy delves into his avoidance tool box and justifies his situation in this informative podcast. Yes, cannabis...