This episode of Random Waves takes a peek into the world of Timmy Findlen, a carpenter and musician in East Nashville, Tennessee, who likes to do things the hard way.  I produced this story during my time with the Transom Traveling Workshop.

Karla’s a writer who is going up on stage as a comedian for the very first time. But that first time will be as a contestant in a comedy roast battle. How will she do?

Sometimes, you look like a fool. Sometimes, that happens when you create a podcast. Sometimes, that happens in real life. Here's a story of being a fool, and hoping to not be a fool. It's season 2 of Random Waves, y'all!

On this Thanksgiving, I thank you for listening to Random Waves. I also propose to Chana Joffee-Walt’s vocal fry.

On the Saturday after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a group of about 15 people gathered in downtown Hartford to participate in a primal scream. Random Waves is there to record the event and get the mood of the crowd.

Every year, the Hartford Area Roller Derby invites hopeful derby girls to their Fresh Meat night. Many of the women have never skated before. What goes through their minds when they realize just how rough the sport can be?

As a teenager, Kristen felt isolated and alone. Resorting to partying to fill in the void, she went down a dangerous path. An unexpected event made her feel connected again and turned her life around.