On this episode of Always Sometimes, pop culture enthusiast and social-“light” Ryan Scott joins me to chat about growing up in Chicago, wired headphones, letting yourself be wrong, Tumblr-era fashion choices, forward momentum, and knowing when “it’s not that deep”.

Recorded 1/10/24. Hosted and produced by Tom. You can follow Ryan on Instagram at @sideshow.blob.

Intro and outro created using audio from freesound.org and the voices of friends.

On this episode of Always Sometimes, my friend Col Tighe joins me to chat about moving to Chicago, telling stories, the color green, their creative practice, what it means to "pull a look", growing up gay in Kansas, and their experience with psychics.

Recorded 12/4/23. Hosted and produced by Tom. You can follow Col on Instagram at @rocketpop666.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, my friend Amélia-Dion joins me to chat about her journey in Chicago’s drag scene as Helvetikah Blak, bad choices, style versus fashion, self-deprecating humor, Raja Gemini, letting yourself be "the bad guy", and her chosen family.

Recorded 11/26/23. Hosted and produced by Tom. You can follow Amélia-Dion at @helvetikahblak on Instagram and Twitter.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, my friend Jordan Megna joins me to chat about living in Chicago, books, cultural criticism, "Padam Padam", childhood crushes, long-term friendships, and instinctive memory.

Recorded 9/12/23. Hosted and produced by Tom. 

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, artist/model/DJ/diva and friend Glamour Cadaver joins me to chat about growing up, the power of nightlife, her favorite fragrance, "nose drugs", building her curated universe, fashion, and the importance of listening.

Recorded 8/9/23. Hosted and produced by Tom. Follow Glamour online at @glamourcadaver on Instagram and Twitter.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, Jonathan Freund (aka Club Drippy) joins me to discuss his creative practice, potato chips, resistance to change, romanticizing nighttime, "Disney gays", artistic revelations, and the aspirational quality of "always" and "never".

Recorded 8/2/23. Hosted and produced by Tom.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, my friend Laura Kinter joins me to chat about making hard decisions, mayonnaise, accepting generosity, giving yourself treats, mid-season finales, her ten years in Chicago, and Twilight.

Recorded 7/16/23. Hosted and produced by Tom.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, Charlie Nelson joins me to discuss being a writer, revisiting the past, memorable Christmas gifts, creative fluidity, dog breeds, learning, and the music we listened to as kids.

Recorded 6/21/23. Hosted and produced by Tom.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, my boyfriend and PhD candidate in sociology Tim Elder joins me to discuss our first date, coffee shop etiquette, public transit, the music he's listening to, growing up in rural Ohio, his study of palliative medicine, and what it means to know someone.

Recorded 5/17/23. Hosted and produced by Tom.

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On this episode of Always Sometimes, my dear friend Ella Frauenhofer joins me to chat about the power of music, her high school wardrobe, driving, birthdays, professional athletes, her ideal three course meal, and the art of letting go. 

You can find Ella and her fashion entity Sensual at Best on Instagram at @disco.lord and @sab.h2t, respectively. 

Recorded 4/24/23. Hosted and produced by Tom.

Intro and outro created using audio from freesound.org and the voices of friends.