This is the First Ever episode without Oats Mcgoats. This is a sad milestone, but there is no time to be depressed. We have healing and podcasting to do...not necessarily in that order.

This week, I detail my final hours with my roomate and audio engineer, the Pittsburgh Pirates interrupt my grieving process, and then we dive into the anonymous box for a wide array of topics and rants.

I discuss overrated and underrated movies, my hatred of all things Harry Potter and answer the age old question of pickles or brains.

All this and much much more.

A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart toe everyone who reached out or even just sent me nice thoughts this past week. I couldn't have done any of this without you guys. Love you all!

Opening song - You're Dead by Norma Tanega

Closing Cover Song -Hell Is In Pittsburgh Tonight by Adam Kirkup and Kimya Dawson

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Hello again,

It's like two shows in one this week.

Up first, we dive into the mailbag for lots of movie talk, your advice for my colonoscopy conundrum and I find a new appreciation for Sting...sort of.

Then the second half of the show is really just for me but you're welcome to listen in. I have a very candid and honest discussion with myself about a situation I have to deal with this week. I talk through my emotions and thoughts as I prepare to say goodbye to a dear friend.

Opening song - Float by Jay Som ft. Jim Adkins

Closing Cover Song - Rainbow Connection by Weezer ft. Haley Williams

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The title of this one says it all.

Some updates on everything, some movie recommendations, and some topics from the anonymous box...sort of.

And a handful of voicemails that slipped through the cracks.

Thanks for your patience and support and most of all THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Opening song - Sleepwalker by The Wallflowers

Closing Cover Song - Don't Be Cruel by Billy Swann

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New year, same old AFC

This week's show is bookended by two stories about how my year ended and began in not so great fashion.

In between, I discuss a whole bunch of movies and TV shows that I've watched, some topics from the anonymous box including an update from our last episode and I reminisce about a time I got drunk off beer and ruined a role playing game.

All this and much much more

Happy new year and thanks for listening!

Opening song -Winter by Nick Phoenix

Closing Cover Song - Don't Fear The Reaper by Amazonica

Thanks for listening!

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Its the last episode of the year (probaly) and we are doing some WYR, talking about Halloween decorations staying up too long and a listener wants to know if their therapist crossed a line.

I certainly have some thoughts on this matter but I want to hear what AFC Nation thinks so feel free to weigh in with your opinions in all the usual places.

All this and much much more.

Thanks for listening!

Opening song -Don't Tell The Boys by Petey USA

Closing Cover Song - Happy Together by Floor Cry

Thanks for listening!

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We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

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This week I'm discussing some shows I've been watching, tackle some listener topics from the anonymous box and reminisce about my elementary school bully.

Opening song - Need A Ride by Kathleen Edwards

Closing Cover Song - A Long Long Time by Brandi Carlisle

Thanks for listening!

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AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show.

IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.

The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

Hello again!

Back in the saddle this week with a lot to catch up on.

This week, I discuss the many ways my body is letting me down in my old age, the many ways technology has let me down recently and a story about the brakes on my car letting me down as me well.

Plus a book I'm reading gives me terrible nightmares, I remember a time that I completely misunderstood the meaning of a popular phrase and we end with some WYR's and other assorted nonsense from the anonymous box.

Thanks for sticking with the show and it's erratic schedule.

I'm not going anywhere and I hope you won't either.

Thanks for listening!

Thanks for listening!

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We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show.

IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.

The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

We are back with a new super sized episode filled with your all favorite AFC staples!

Road Rage!

FMK and WYR!

Stories with no ending!

Music, TV, and Movie talk!

An untalented hack of a host!

Plus an update on the unofficial billboard sponsor of the show, listener emails and voicemails, and so much more!

Thanks for listening!

WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW. SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show.

IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.

The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: What's a song lyric that you thought was one thing but was something completely different? How did you find out? How long were you singing the wrong lyric? Be as vague or specific as you like.

This week, I see a movie that I can't stop thinking about, I visit the zoo and contemplate the meaning of happiness.

Then we dive into the mailbag where your submissions trigger a long repressed memory of the time that I randomly went to a strip club all alone and what a strange and sad experience it was.

Thanks for listening!

WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW. SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show.

IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.

The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: What's a song lyric that you thought was one thing but was something completely different? How did you find out? How long were you singing the wrong lyric? Be as vague or specific as you like.

After a brief hiatus, I'm back working through my issues out loud.

A bunch of topics are covered in this one including a bunch of recommendations, some pet peeves and some great voicemails from old friends.

Along the way I discuss town drunks, the concept of family and the outdated concept of fire alarms.

All this and much much more.

 Thanks for listening!

WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show.

IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS. 

The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: What's a song lyric that you thought was one thing but was something completely different? How did you find out? How long were you singing the wrong lyric? Be as vague or specific as you like.