”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 Venezuelan friend, to build a marshmallow pyramid.

Why is it harder for Glen, an English nurse, to see medical operations on television than in real life on the job?

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.

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SHOW NOTES

Chronometry by Daniel Olivieri (to be published after May 2023):https://www.speculativenonfiction.org/Daniel’s Writing and Design Work:https://epigraphing.com/The Seven Day Circle by Eviatar ZerubavelYou Don’t Miss Your Water by The Byrds

"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.

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 body of artwork on social media.

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SHOW NOTESSam's music and recommended mix:Bandcamphttps://panphilia.bandcamp.com/Mixhttps://soundcloud.com/milkw33dzero/rainbow-bridge-w-panphilia-0105

Song stuck in Sam's head:"Next Time Might Be Your Time" by "Blue" Gene Tyrannyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z84emXzTerc

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.

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 milestone project as, simply, a point in his career worth documenting.

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SHOW NOTESMichael's Music:Bandcamphttps://mhcsounds.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-thought

Music Video, "Felt Cute, Might Delete Later"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4FOiP3Vl2A&t=30s

Michael's Recommendation:"Basu" by David Binney and Kenny Wollesenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyMNE75IuA4&t=1526s

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.

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.

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.