In which I talk about Owen and I deciding to end our relationship as partners, though not as friends. 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…
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ABC #192: Poetry Fridays: Albert Goldbarth
In which I read the poem “Everyday People” by my favorite living poet, Albert Goldbarth. 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…
ABC #191: No Fucking Way
In which I talk about why I won’t be voting for Biden/Harris this year. 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…
ABC #190: What’s So Funny? (with Owen)
In which Owen and I talk about the kinds of humor we grew up with, and what we like now. Follow Owen on Twitter. 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…
ABC #189: Saying “I Love You”
In which I talk about why I end each episode of this show by saying “I love you.” 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 #188: Vegan Meatballs, Y’all! (with Owen)
In which Owen and I talk about vegan meatball subs, food decisions, and some jackwagon on the road. 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 #187: Poetry Fridays … Smorgasbord!
In which I read poems by William Carlos Williams, Sarah Teasdale, e.e. cummings, and Muriel Rukeyser. 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 #186: Pointers To Insight (Part 7 of 7)
In which we conclude the story of Soko Morinaga Roshi with the tale of his three-day ordeal to gain admittance to a Zen monastery. 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…
ABC #185: Farwa Reads (August 2020)
In which Farwa Zaidi reviews When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele. Watch the YouTube version. Check out more reviews by Farwa Zaidi at: https://www.abriefchat.com/category/farwa-reads/ http://farwareads.com http://instagram.com/farwareads — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and…
ABC #184: Pointers To Insight (Part 6)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, he receives two honors from his teacher, and then leaves for a large monastery. 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…
ABC #183: Pointers To Insight (Part 5)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, Morinaga talks about lineage and tradition, and the bond between student and teacher. 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…
ABC #182: Poetry Fridays: John Ashbery
In which we listen to John Ashbery read several poems from a 1963 recording. 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…