In this episode, the inspiring story of Bob Sharkey, who arrived at Sienna College in Albany, NY, in the mid-1960s, only to discover ROTC was mandatory. He worked to change that, and then ended up becoming a conscientious objector to the war in Vietnam. Bob is a talented poet, whose work you can read here….
Author: Jason Crane
A Brief Chat #205: Tanner Ballengee on travel in Asia
A conversation with author Tanner Ballengee about his book Tourorist: How I Failed To Find Myself In Southeast Asia (Trident, 2021). We talk about his two-wheeled trip through several Southeast Asian countries; the concept of “finding yourself” while traveling; overcoming social anxiety; and Tanner’s previous book, Sixty Tattoos I Secretly Gave Myself At Work (Trident,…
A Brief Chat #204: Jessie Lynn McMains on poetry & zines
A conversation with writer, poet, zine maker, and publisher Jessie Lynn McMains. Their latest releases include the album Self-Portrait with Ghosts and Trains (Hello America Stereo Cassette, 2021); and Wisconsin Death Trip (Bone & Ink Press, 2020). Their work is available at https://www.recklesschants.net/. From there you’ll find links to Jessie’s social media and more. —…
ABC #203: Floors & Walks & Whatnot
In which I update you on the progress of my van conversion and my personal conversion. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you….
ABC #202: We’re Doomed!
In which I talk about the climate crisis, and how small intentional communities of mutual aid are probably the only way forward. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode…
ABC #201: Hating How I Look
In which I talk about the struggle with weight and self-worth that has partly defined my adulthood. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank…
ABC #200: The Moody Blues Under The Stars
In which I wax nostalgic about childhood, summertime, and The Moody Blues. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter:…
ABC #199: That’s A Lot Of Content
In which I talk about the fairly ridiculous amount of online content I’ve now committed myself to produce. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more….
ABC #198: I Bought A Van!
In which I buy Lenny, a 1999 Dodge Caravan that will soon become my home. Here’s the conversion video I mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJjL-NWeoVI Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a…
ABC #197: Poetry Fridays: Two Poems by Adrienne Rich
In which I read two poems from the book A Wild Patience Has Taken Me This Far by Adrienne Rich. Watch the YouTube version. (If you’re a Patreon supporter you’ll see your name!) — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member…
ABC #196: Yes To Life! No To Capitalism!
In which I continue the conversation about #vanlife I started in ABC #194. This time I focus on moving past fear, and on the balance between comfort and freedom. Thanks to Bob Wells and Foresty Forest for inspiration. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A…