This is M.

Oh, Really?

The re-recorded ninth episode. Discussed: Ancestry and adoption, the movies "Good Will Hunting" and "Searching for Bobby Fischer," heroism and human nature as depicted in the movie "Force Majeure," witnessing a traumatic car accident, being attacked by a dog, reports from suicide attempt survivors ("The Bridge," documentary), the Oakland Ghost Ship fire that killed 36 people in 2016, and the surreal experience of your eventual death. Mentioned: Ned Buskirk (You're Going to Die), Stephen Jenkinson (author, "Die Wise"). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

Poop Stains

The hateful eighth episode. Discussed: Performing with Matt Nathanson at Wente Vineyards in Livermore yesterday, yawning, Jack Conte's advice to "publish at eighty-percent", and a dusting of other topics. Mentioned: Jack Conte (Scary Pockets, Patreon), Brian Bergeron (music), Jefferson Bergey (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

State of the Union

The "Slevinth" episode. Discussed: A state of the union-type commentary on my creative life over the last few years and on seriously considering shifting my creative focus away from music and songwriting towards wherever the podcast is leading me. Mentioned: Gawain Mathews (producer/engineer), Jack Conte (Pomplamoose/Scary Pockets, Patreon), Jake Coco (music), Pat Hull (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

Wheezing the Juice

The sixth episode. Discussed: The importance of *yawn* sleep, performative people, squandering money and power, hydration, revisiting history, Life is Beautiful ("Buongiorno, Principessa!"), my seventh grade English teacher, the state of the podcast, time slipping away, and my encroaching cultural irrelevance. Mentioned: Or, the Whale (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

Mother’s Makeup

The fifth episode. Discussed: The cadence of comedy, using silence as a skill, and an unexpected interruption leads to the topic of embarrassing stories, including an emotional experience when your boy was shamed for using his mother's makeup. Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

Pristine Sneaker Life

The fourth episode. Discussed: Everything else is just prologue to talking about pooping, and trying to live that Pristine Sneaker Life! Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace

The Lava Claim

The magic number episode. Discussed: The jewel of this episode is a reading of "The Lava Claim," a hilarious short story by my friend, Brad Sanzenbacher. Otherwise, we discuss my noise sensitivity, navigating fear on stage, and getting in a fight with my girlfriend's neighbor. Mentioned: Brad Sanzenbacher (writing). Music: "Adventure" and "Home" by Disasterpeace.

S.A.D.

The second episode. Discussed: The composer of our theme music (Disasterpeace), creative confidence, Macbeth, work ethic, seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.), the importance of exercise, and becoming a de-motivational speaker. I also make fun of your "questions," and beam about my brother's dog. Mentioned: Matt Evans (Sleepy Holler/Reddening West; music), Megan Slankard (music), Adam Faucett (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

The Curious Case of Adam Duritz’s Hair

The first episode. Discussed: The checkered history of my musical influences and some other stuff, but mostly Adam Duritz from the Counting Crows, the curious case of his hair, and the time I told him to "get the fuck out of my way." I also answer your questions from Instagram. Mentioned: Tom Rhodes (music), Aaron Marsh (comedy), Kyle Williams (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.

Ahoy!

The pilot episode. Discussed: School, speaking, self-care, self-esteem, self-consciousness, scars, the cis-male gaze, self-sabatoge, screen time, social justice, and selling systems of belief. Mentioned: Jeff Campbell (music), Annah Anti-Palindrome (music), Pat Hull (music). Music: "Adventure" by Disasterpeace.