In this show, I start with a song by Neutral Milk Hotel; I talk about judging art less by what it means or what I think about it and more by how I feel; without making resolutions I want to make changes in my life; science fiction today is better written and less joyful than … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for Jan 5 2017 – Resolving For Joy"

In this show, we start off with the Flexapleasers Xmas song; moving from the Fitbit to the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ has issues; 2016 was a weird year but is just the beginning; being a skeptic can make you a buzzkill; resolutions are a horrible way to create new habits; I still struggle with my weight … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for December 28 2016 – Unsatisfied"

In this episode, I play a song from the Two Dollar Pistols; I discuss my feelings about the American election; I am calm in the face of doom; Democrats have a contempt problem; I loved the Doctor Strange movie; embrace the tropes of your genre. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 30 2016 – Embrace Our Impending Hellscape"

In this episode, I play a song from the Long Winters; I talk about being crushed by a job you love; I did stand up; I discuss punk, metal and the detachment gap; keep the “Hell” in Halloween; sell back your candy; I grudgingly join the Lego world; I should be rooting for the Cubs … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 2 2016 – The Detachment Gap"

I’m adding this to my feed because I’m a few days late on getting the new episode recorded and posted. A few weeks ago I talked to Todd Cochrane for his Podcast Legends program. It was a whole lot of fun discussing the early days of podcasting. Let it be noted then we he asked … Continue reading "Me Interviewed on Podcast Legends"

In this episode, I play a song from Austin’s own Glass Eye; it is hard work weathering a hurricane; I play some feedback from Rob Leachman; why I lightened up on playing music; it was a big day with a child; I don’t want many more physical books even when they are free; I no … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 20 2016 – Free is Not Cheap Enough"

In this episode, I play a song from Valley Lodge dedicated to Hurricane Matthew; I discuss preparing for the hurricane and the adventures that led to; a trick I used to work on being less shy; I am not Jewish; I am comfortable with myself; you can bootstrap conversations and relationships; I have less than … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 13 2016 – Preparations"

In this episode, I play a song from Southern Culture on the Skids; I discuss a hurricane heading my way and being a jerk about the tragedy of others; don’t try to honor a thing by taking a dump on something else; begin with compassion and alter if necessary; I have first world problems; most … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 6 2016 – Start with Compassion"

In this episode, I play a song from the best Toadies album; I discuss an appearance on Todd Cochrane’s Podcast Legends show; I discuss content creation pressures in my day job and my personal projects; I will do standup in San Diego; the feedback Mad at Dad gets is gratifying; I struggle with coffee and … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 1 2016 – Dream Content"

In this episode, I play a new song from Meat Loaf and discuss Jim Steinman; I discuss my personal and professional struggles to produce content on a schedule; I tell tales of some old friends; I examine the creation of friendships and how they stop; I discuss trigger warnings, courtesy and non-actionable slogans. Here is … Continue reading "Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for September 19 2016 – Yo Heads Up"