A Brief Chat

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A Brief Chat episodes

  • ABC #135: Where Are We?

    In which I continue to grapple with where the heck we’re at in this whole pandemic thing, and talk about why I’m feeling more and more out of step with mainstream society.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    12 min
  • ABC #134: Two Years! (with Owen Crane)

    In which Owen and I celebrate our second wedding anniversary.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    13 min
  • ABC #133: Happy Towel Day!

    In which I talk about my love for Douglas Adams and The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, and how both changed my life.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    Email the show: [email protected]

    11 min
  • ABC #132: Poetry Fridays with Bill Cushing & Chuck Corbisiero

    Poet Bill Cushing performs his work with guitarist Chuck Corbisiero. Bill and Chuck are hosting a live event on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 3 PM PT/6 PM ET. To sign up for the open mic, or to watch or listen via Zoom, email [email protected]. You can find all the Poetry Fridays episodes here.

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    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: @jasondcrane

    Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane
    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    12 min
  • ABC #131: Is There Anybody Out There?

    In which I consider why I am making this podcast. I also sing the theme to The Love Boat.

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    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: @jasondcrane

    Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane
    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    12 min
  • ABC #130: Death

    In which I talk about getting older and dying.

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    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: @jasondcrane

    Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane
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    Email the show: [email protected]

    15 min
  • ABC #129: Umberto Eco

    In which I read two essays from How To Travel With A Salmon by Umberto Eco. This episode also features the show’s first “ad.” The music in the ad is by BackspinZX, who is in no other way to blame.

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    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: @jasondcrane

    Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane
    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    11 min
  • ABC #128: Zaira Livier of the People’s Defense Initiative

    In which Zaira Livier of the People’s Defense Initiative talks about turning protest into policy, and about using mutual aid to feed those in need.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    12 min
  • ABC #127: Poetry Fridays with Nicole Miyashiro

    In which central-PA-based poet and literature advocate Nicole Miyashiro reads her work.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    12 min
  • ABC #126: Green Eggs & Monk

    In which I revisit a mashup I made, about two decades ago, of a classic book and a classic jazz performance.

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    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: @jasondcrane

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    Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat

    Email the show: [email protected]

    12 min

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