c/w: loss/death

- Talking Points Include: Broadening the net of your love, The 1 in 10^2,685,000 chance that you exist, and Connection and the growth that comes with it.-

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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- Talking Points Include: Becoming Present, Giving Meaning to the Things Around You, and Breaking Expectations-

Chicago artist and Musician Adam Lem comes on to talk about synchronicities and how he wields them to follow the right path in life towards positivity and happiness.

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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- Talking Points Include: The Hoffman Paperback, Collecting the Right Things, and The Best Book Stores-

I invite Gabe Stringer back, for his third appearance on the podcast, to be a guest again and refine his joy further. This time he talks about his avid book collecting and why it is so important to him. There's joy to be found for anyone here, in passing down our stories to the next generation.

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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- Talking Points Include: Finding the throughline of your passion, not letting failure dissuade you from progress, and learning through trying-

It's episode 25 and this time I'm the one sharing my joy with you! Guest Gabe Stringer returns to interview me about storytelling and the ways and methods I have tried to make it important throughout my life!

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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We're rounding the corner on our first year as a podcast, so let's look back on some of the joy we've experienced along the way.

(Episodes 1-10)

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

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*C/W: Mentions of suicide*

-Talking Points Include: Getting Door Checked, Hot Wet Air, and the Energy of the City at Night -

It's episode 24 and Chicago native, Ray Reyes, comes on to talk to us about biking; specifically about City Biking and the Joys (and dangers) it brings. We talk a bit about bike safety as well, which is something we all gotta keep a better watch out for!

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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-Talking Points Include: Getting the Ball Rolling Down the Hill, the Quest for One's Hands, Opium-Induced Writing -

On the 23rd episode of the PureJoy Podcast, we have on guest Lawrence Jennings; longtime friend and practicer of Chaos Magic. He comes on to talk to us about just that, Chaos Magic and how magical thinking has affected his life in the day to day. If you enjoy living in the present or are looking to grasp a little more of the "unknown" around you, Chaos Magic might be what you're looking for!

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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- Talking Points Include: Hoenn Hot Takes, Mr. Mime is a Human Man, and Our Personal Trainer Types.

welcome to the 22nd episode of the PureJoy Podcast. This time Yume comes on to talk to us about all things Pokémon, the Pokémon generations, and the worst and best Pokémon.

You can find Yume on twitch (https://twitch.tv/cosplaygameryume) if you want to check out more of her content!

- Talking Points Include: Geralt's Many Love Affairs, Outcomes You Did Not Choose, and Continuously Ramping Boss Music -

Steven Joel, or Zenkaiser as many know him, his here on episode 20 to talk to us a bit about RPGs and the sense of escapism often involved in playing them.

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Intro & Outro: Missions - MioWnize

Transitions: Lil Thang - Merda

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