The wait is over! After much editing and tinkering, I'm ready to release the episode from my roast trigger warning: Some of the content in here is pretty brutal, so listen at your own risk. This is one of the coolest things I have ever done. A huge thank you to Amy for organizing, and to everyone who roasted. You are all very brave for doing so, and I'm proud to call all of you my friends.

00:00:20 The Roast Preview Show

00:31:18 Opening Remarks

00:38:20 David's Roast

00:40:12 Lillian's Roast

00:49:20 Amy's Interlude

00:52:18 Zach's Roast

01:11:20 Ryan's Roast

01:23:32 Anthony's Roast

01:37:50 Intermission

01:53:16 Sabrina's Roast

02:13:20 DP's Roast

02:20:10 Jeff's Roast

02:58:40 Greg's Roast

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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Carl is an ex-Green Beret, geopolitics guru, and all around badass. We met up in Thailand to record this episode which evolves from his childhood, to his military service, to his connection and thoughts about Burma. Carl is exceptionally thoughtful and knowledgeable, providing insights that are impossible to get from someone who hasn't directly experienced these things over years. Super grateful to Carl for agreeing to have this conversation. Hope to do it again.

00:00:20 Heroes and Villains

00:05:06 Carl's Childhood

00:16:48 PTSD

00:33:34 Iraq

00:55:38 Burma

01:24:50 Plan of Attack

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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AudioFlex Feb'25

I'm not sick anymore! Feeling back to normal and excited about life. February was a great music month, nope you enjoy!

00:00:20 Amy & Tom Debrief

00:05:30 Body Work Update

00:10:20 KetaDream

00:21:12 Long Angle

00:26:00 Valerie Update

00:29:36 Call Me Daddy

00:39:06 AudioFlex Feb'25

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Amy & Tom were married in their early 20's and got divorced 6 years ago. They haven't spoken to each other since Tom told Amy over the phone that he has decided to divorce here, so this is the first interaction they have had in 6 years. Aside from my Yosemite episode, this is the piece of art that I am most proud of. I feel so grateful to Amy and Tom for their vulnerability and willingness to do this. Thank you so much to both of you for making this episode such a special experience to make.

00:00:20 Welcome Amy!

00:03:54 Welcome Tom!

00:08:30 Captain Save-a-Hoe

00:13:00 Amy/Tom First Meet

00:29:40 Polyamory

00:39:18 Getting Married

00:55:42 Married Life

01:39:00 The Downfall

02:08:10 Savior Complex

02:26:40 The End

03:07:46 Retrospective

03:33:10 Rock Bottom

03:44:30 Closing Thoughs

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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On the drive back from Pine Mountain Lake, DP and I recorded a car podcast! Unfortunately my computer died halfway through the drive, so I only have the first half here but it was still a good episode. It's also placed well in that next week I'm finally releasing the AMY & TOM EPISODE! That episode is going to be one of my best, so you should try to get a sense for the type of person DP is as you listen, and then compare that to the feelings you get from Tom in next week's episode. Enjoy! 

00:00:30 DP & Amy Relationship

00:04:20 The Roast

00:12:00 AudioFlex

00:26:12 Amy-nogomy

00:35:20 Communication

00:42:40 Kink

00:53:48 Confort vs. Growth Mode

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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Just got back from Asia and reflecting on the last few months. So much chaos, adventure, growth, and fun. If you want an interesting point of reference, go listen to my life update from a year ago. Or two years ago. Both feel like I was a totally different person than I am today, which I guess is the point of the podcast. Maybe it would be disappointing if I felt like the same person. Also this podcast spotlight with Jesse Lee Peterson is so absurd. I can't believe this human exists and found myself cycling between thinking he is completely insane and thinking that he has some great points. Can't wait to re-listen to this in a decade. 

00:00:20 I'm Sick

00:04:20 Korea Review

00:10:20 Champs & Work

00:23:10 Amy & Tom Episode

00:25:00 Spotlight: YMH: Jesse Lee Peterson

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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Finally got mom! You've heard her drop in on a few other episodes, but this is the closest I have gotten to a 1:1 Greg<>Mom episode. Hoping I can continue to push on this and get a full episode with just her at some point. I think she started a little preserved but definitely opened up at the end, so I'm thinking it is possible. If you hear this and like it, tell my mom you want more content from her. I'm thinking that would help. Enjoy! 

00:00:20 Dad's Episode Debrief

00:10:00 Dad's PML Perspective

00:20:50 Mom's PML Perspective

00:38:48 Family Checkin

00:46:46 Integrating Partners

00:56:00 State of Greg

01:04:24 Accepting Feedback

01:12:40 Parenting Reflections

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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This is a 2 part series recorded at Pine Mountain Lake, the site of our family cabin. My parents recently decided to sell the property, so this is our last time being up there as a family. The first night I recorded this episode with my siblings, and the following morning I recorded with my parents. I've tried twice to get a siblings podcast and both times failed, so this is actually the first podcast with all 4 of us exclusively. I really loved recording this episode so definitely want to try and record more with the 4 of us.

00:00:20 PML Memories

00:13:10 Jeffrey's First High

00:16:00 Drunk at PML

00:25:54 Anthony's Date

00:30:20 High Vlue Man

00:42:40 Are you a serial killer?

00:47:42 The Roast

00:57:36 Squashing the Beef

01:06:02 Sibs Tattoo

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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AudioFlex Jan'25

Nearing the end of my Thailand trip, so reflecting on those thoughts and why I love Thailand so much. Also recorded my 2nd AudioFlex review! Super excited about that. 

00:00:24 j.Ryan Thoughts

00:04:20 Thailand

00:07:10 Upcoming Episodes

00:15:10 Planes

00:17:36 Body Keeps the Score

00:29:16 Work Drama

00:43:56 AudioFlex Jan'25

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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Part 2 covers the drive back to the airport after an amazing weekend with J.Ryan and Kyle. As I edited this podcast, I was so impressed with J.Ryan's vulnerability and awareness. I feel like he has grown so much since the first episode we recorded together. So happy for him, and I feel so lucky to have him as a friend.

00:00:20 Weekend Debrief

00:27:10 Disappointing people

00:40:44 Living transparently

00:52:56 Butterfly effect

01:00:26 Ryan's Learnings

01:18:30 Greg's Learnings

01:29:24 Relationship Tech Debt

01:47:40 From a Place of Love

02:07:04 Food Trauma

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Artwork by Luca & Amy

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