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…
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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…
ABC #195: Parents Just Don’t Understand
In which I talk about my dad’s recent cancer diagnosis and how it collides with my decision last year to remove my parents from my life. 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…
ABC #194: #Vanlife
In which I talk about my plan to live in a van. 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 #193: Our Lives Are Changing
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…
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….