Cafe Ribbit

By Jack Lundquist

Personal Journals Society & Culture Philosophy

What's Cafe Ribbit about?

Cafe Ribbit is a place to eavesdrop on intimate conversations between strangers and hear special guests talk about their vocations and passion projects.

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Cafe Ribbit episodes:

05.21.2023
18: Don’t Judge the Cat Lady
”When did you become friendly with someone, who at first seemed too different or strange?” Hear answers from the beneficiary of a cat lady, a kickboxer with a low tolerance for bullying, and an Iowan, tasked in elementary school with her...
03.23.2023
17: Bloody Television
Why is it harder for Glen, an English nurse, to see medical operations on television than in real life on the job?
03.06.2023
16: Writer, Daniel Olivieri
When was it difficult to give time and energy to someone, but you still chose to?Hear answers from this week’s guest writer, Daniel Olivieri, and a stranger in Philadelphia. – SHOW NOTES Chronometry by Daniel Olivieri (to be published after May 2023):https://www.speculativenonfiction.org/Daniel’s Writing...
05.23.2022
15: Normal by Comparison & Summer Hiatus
"How have you tried to become more normal in the last two years?"Hear answers from a sunbathing man, a day-long gym member, a touring dancer, and other strangers in Philadelphia.
04.12.2022
14: Musician, Sam M.
Sam M. combines musical genres for his electronic songs and mixes. In this interview, Sam and I laugh our way through defining "ambient" music, talk about falling under the spell of performers, and commiserate about presenting a consistent self and...
03.30.2022
13: PFF: Professional Friend Forever
Which of your professional behaviors translate well to your personal relationships?Hear answers from a strategic gardener, a journalist, the owner of a variety/trinket shop, and other strangers in Philadelphia.
03.16.2022
12: Saxophonist, Michael Hudson Casanova
Michael Hudson Casanova is a jazz musician and teacher based in Chicago. In this interview Michael talks about creating his debut album "Echoes of Thought", specifically, writing for the play styles of his bandmates, post-producing over Zoom, and framing this...
03.02.2022
11: I’m Not 6’ Tall
What's a risky piece of information you wrote on your dating profile?Hear answers from a guy who is 5' 11", a friend group that shares one boyfriend, and a gentle giant.
01.19.2022
10: Up Close and Pimply
Recall a strong memory of looking at yourself in the mirror.Hear answers from a pimply college freshman (class of 1981), a graphic designer who paints his face, and someone who knows how pretty they are.
12.22.2021
9: Complimenting Mosquitoes
Compliment something or someone you dislike.Hear answers from an upright bass player, a child who disdains Skechers, an art curator, and other strangers in Philadelphia.
12.02.2021
8: Thinking Like a Child
When do you feel most like a child, and when do you think most like a child?Hear answers from a surfer, a vegan who loves ice cream, an animal rights activist, and other strangers in Philadelphia. – SHOW NOTES Interviewee's Music Recommendations:Wake With...
11.10.2021
7: Flying Motorcycles and Uncertain Futures
What about your future is most difficult to not know the outcome of? Hear answers from an opera singer, a news stand owner, a poet, and other strangers on the streets of Philadelphia.
10.14.2021
6: Decisions Without Support
Strangers share a decision that they‘re glad they made that not many people supported at the time. Brought to you by John Lundquist LLC: Hire Jack Lundquist to make videos, illustrations, or sculptures for you or your business. Visit Jack‘s portfolio at: https://caferibbit.com/freelance
09.29.2021
5: North to Katahdin: Appalachian Trail Documentary
Tim Hogeboom shares the process and personal impact of creating his Appalachian Trail documentary, North to Katahdin. Blog Post: https://caferibbit.com/at-trail/
06.01.2021
4: A Director’s Take
The staff of Viva Video, a video rental store, shares important life events and which film directors could best portray them. Blog Post: https://caferibbit.com/life-film/
05.09.2021
3: A Book About Your Love Life
Each interviewee titles the first and last chapters of a hypothetical book that tells the history of their romantic love life. Blog Post: https://caferibbit.com/love-book/
05.09.2021
2: Sharing Different Opinions in the Classroom
Educators recall memories of sharing different opinions in class and how teachers can encourage their students to do the same. Blog Post: https://caferibbit.com/different-opinion/
05.09.2021
1: Christians On Self-Judgment
Christians reflect on self-judgment and developing their relationships with Jesus. Blog Post: https://caferibbit.com/jesus-relationship/

What's Cafe Ribbit about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Cafe Ribbit episodes:

18: Don’t Judge the Cat Lady

17: Bloody Television

16: Writer, Daniel Olivieri

15: Normal by Comparison & Summer Hiatus

14: Musician, Sam M.

13: PFF: Professional Friend Forever

12: Saxophonist, Michael Hudson Casanova

11: I’m Not 6’ Tall

10: Up Close and Pimply

9: Complimenting Mosquitoes

8: Thinking Like a Child

7: Flying Motorcycles and Uncertain Futures

6: Decisions Without Support

5: North to Katahdin: Appalachian Trail Documentary

4: A Director’s Take

3: A Book About Your Love Life

2: Sharing Different Opinions in the Classroom

1: Christians On Self-Judgment