Podcast Episodes

In which Owen and I celebrate the first anniversary of A Brief Chat and look back at some fun bits. Help us celebrate by becoming a member. Thanks! — This show is ...

In which we remember Spanish anarchist Lucio Urtubia, who died on July 18, 2020 at the age of 89. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A ...

In which Owen and I recommend David Rovics, Louis Cole, Level 42 and Patrick H Willems. You can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard. — This show is only possible because of ...

In which we listen to three poems by Etheridge Knight. You can find more audio poetry by Etheridge Knight in the PennSound archives. You can also hear previous episodes of ...

In which Owen (twitter.com/shimmylizard) joins me to talk about their vision for their future work, our move to vegetarianism/veganism, and the word according to Jake Yapp. — This show is only possible ...

In which I make a spreadsheet comparing Catholicism and Buddhism and, I think, I pick a path. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s ...

In which I pay tribute to Woody Guthrie and play recordings of several of his songs. Woody was born on July 14, 1912. — This show is only possible because of people ...

In which I talk about the exercise in masochism that is reading the early books of the Bible. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief ...

In which we listen to June Jordan (b. 9 July 1936) read several of her poems at a 2001 reading at Kelly Writers House. You can hear the entire reading ...

In which Owen Crane makes a brief appearance to try Happy Shopper Bourbon Cremes, and then I talk about the Liturgy of the Hours and the benefits of eating meals ...