A Talk in the Attic

By Kirk Ross

Expect the unexpected in this one-man variety show hosted by Kirk Ross from his studio in Grand Rapids, MI.

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The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.

A Talk in the Attic episodes:

October 06, 2023 introducing duck-count
*Watch on YouTube* ... Eccentric tech CEO Braxton Felch knows how important high-fives are to lonely guys. That's why his company created DuckCount, the most technologically advanced social media platform ever released. Its cutting-edge I.J.K. technology utilizes proprietary algorithms so complex that they require quantum computing to execute. Download it today!

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September 20, 2023 a tale of two times
**watch on youtube** ... in honor of his birthday-sharing brother and late grandmother, kirk looks back on september 20th in the years 1926 and 1976 with the help of archival news broadcasts.

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September 15, 2023 CONNOR MUSARRA
*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* ... Connor Musarra is an LA-based hip-hop artist & producer who once dropped a new song every day for an entire year. That's 365 songs in 365 days! Learn from Connor himself on the value of such a massive undertaking and the fearlessness that it helped him harness. You might recognize Connor as the guy who famously duped Elon Musk by verifying his Tesla parody account, or maybe you've seen him on TikTok. But make no mistake: Connor Musarra is a musician. And soon, the world will know him as just that.

Episode Music Guide (ordered by timecode):
3:08: Mercury (excerpt)
4:59: Steal This Idea #95 - as attempted by Kirk (excerpt)
15:01: Algorithm Freestyle (excerpt)
48:10: Elon Musk Can Go F* Himself (excerpt)
55:22: Algorithm Freestyle (entire song)

CONNOR MUSARRA LINKS
1. Apple Music
2. Spotify
3. TikTok
4. Instagram

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57min
September 06, 2023 honolulu hype: a neil young parody
on rare occasion, an unholy alliance of kirk's interests mash into each other. this episode is one of those occasions. in today's musical installment, kirk reimagines neil young's 1971 classic 'after the gold rush' by infusing hit with that special brand of honolulu blue kool-aid as the detroit lions get ready to kick off their 2023 season.

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'after the gold rush' on apple music
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August 25, 2023 TODD BACON: International Man of Mystery
Kirk sits down with his friend TODD BACON, a world-traveler, serial entrepreneur, father, and all-around funny dude. Don't be alarmed by the long runtime, because this episode is well worth the investment. Learn about Todd's background in Adrian, MI, his roller coaster of an academic career, which ultimately landed him in Bangkok, Thailand, where his foray into foreign business mixed with politics and ended in a coup d'é·tat. Other topics include: Chulalongkorn University, hill tribespeople, Japan, Laos, Miles Davis, impossible feats of baseball spectatorship, and even health insurance! This episode truly covers it all. So call into work and settle in for the longest episode to date, but one that is surely worth your while.

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July 31, 2023 Electric Forest 2: Great Expectations
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A new installment in the Electric Forest series, which puts a fantastical spin on otherwise true experiences. After his total amazement at his first Electric Forest last year, Kirk came into EF2023 with massive expectations. Burdensome as they are, Kirk had to look inward to capture the true magic of Sherwood Forest.
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32min
June 20, 2023 pink af
a quick visit to kirk's excuse corner reveals the reason it's been so long since a new episode dropped. well, you'll be tickled pink by this one, because it's all about our pink house. **WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO**
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4min
May 12, 2023 KORIN HOLLINSHEAD, Black Napkin Takeout & Any Colour You Like Popsicles
*WATCH ON YOUTUBE* ... Korin Hollinshead is a co-founder of Black Napkin Takeout and Any Colour You Like Popsicles along with her husband, Jason. Learn about their journey to success straight from Korin's perspective, which is rooted in her infectious positivity. What started as a potential storefront for their popsicle company quickly transformed into an idea for Black Napkin, home of the best burgers in Grand Rapids. Shoutout to Mac Miller (RIP) for the tunes in this one.

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1. Black Napkin on IG
2. Any Colour You Like on IG

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55min
April 30, 2023 Jerry Springer (1944-2023)
*Watch on YouTube* ... A biographical eulogy to the legendary TV icon and an examination of his legacy. Born in a London bomb shelter as World War 2 raged on, future politician and broadcasting legend led a life worth looking back on. Before there were chants of "Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!", there was man of serious intellect and political aspirations. Lawyer, councilman, mayor, newscaster, ringmaster: what was Jerry Springer? And more importantly, what does his meteoric trajectory say about American culture?

Works cited:
1. A&E Biography (2006)
2. New York Times Obituary (2023)
3. The Jerry Springer Show YouTube channel

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April 20, 2023 excerpt: self-indulgence
excerpted from kirk's appearance on author jody sperling's podcast t.r.b.m. podcast. joined by co-host christopher tallon, the fellas discuss imposter syndrome and the fear of appearing self-indulgent.

1. listen to the whole episode
2. jody sperling website
3. christopher tallon website

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FAQs about A Talk in the Attic:

How many episodes does A Talk in the Attic have?

The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.