Everyone's Special and No One Is

As an asexual person, would I ever consider having sex? -- To celebrate Ace Week (aka Asexual Awareness Week), I'm revisiting the topic of asexuality and aromanticism, giving an update on what has happened in my life since last year's Ace Week episode. // DISCLAIMER: My experiences should not be taken to be representative of the entire asexual community. As with any other sexuality, everyone's experiences are different. ............. Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or obscure topics related to music and also pride.

Martin went camping recently and had a very frightening encounter with a large animal.... Also this episode includes updates on destroying a guitar, going to the renaissance festival, and packing up childhood memories. ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Less than 30 minutes after skydiving for the first time, Martin talks with his family about his experience. Was it fun? Was it scary? Was it worth it? ..... Everyone's Special And No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Martin imagines an alternate universe in which he moved to LA after graduating college. What would have turned out differently? What would have been the same? ......... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to muisc.

Experimental music ranges from mild to utterly insane ... Martin makes a song using only mundane sounds from his kitchen, such as chopping onions and running water in the sink. Also there's a song combining seven different genres. Also there's a song in multiple languages. Get excited for the craziness. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Martin and his dad talk about the movie 'The Martian' (the classic 2015 sci-fi film featuring Matt Damon). How does the movie differ from the book it was based on? What are some key takeaways from the story that can be applied to everyday life? .... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music. And sometimes movies too.

Martin shares his process for producing the background music used in episode #76 ("Does time exist?"), and shares some observations about podcast music in general. ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Does time exist or is it just an illusion? Why does it seem like time passes more quickly as we get older? And how can we stop that from happening? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Martin makes some super-distorted hyperpop songs and talks through the production process. But anyway what is hyperpop? What characterizes hyperpop music? Martin talks about artists like Charli XCX and 100 Gecs and tries to emulate the essence of the genre. ...... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.

Martin compares his experiences with a professional mastering engineer to using online auto-mastering services (such as CloudBounce and LANDR). What is the difference between volume and loudness? And does mastering even matter now that loudness is being normalized on streaming services? ..... Everyone's Special and No One Is is a podcast about obscure, misunderstood, and/or controversial topics related to music.