Try This On For Size... it is Episode 82 with special return guest, Shami Bery! In this quarter’s ep, we name where we are all at (1:30), before discussing our main topic: Optimism (14:50)! Incidentally, we ask how we are approaching optimism in our 30s (16:00), how delusional we are (17:00), connecting with younger people (23:00), investing in our relationships (28:00), and finding some bright spots currently (36:00). Finally we close with our Dressing Room (46:50). We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 81 with another 3-timer guest, Michael (or Gambit, or Dills) Dillon! In this episode we say where we are all at (1:40) before we dive into our main topic about humility (8:40). We discuss what we think humility means (10:00), can we be proud and humble (12:00), and whether awe and humility overlap (15:15). Incidentally, we also name some of our top 3 “humbling” moments of 2023, including but not limited to, building a long-lasting relationships (17:30), running marathons (21:55), having messy clothes (27:00), encountering differing views on the earth (29:15), being stung by bees (35:00), our capacity for caretaking others (40:25), and feeling lost at Home Depot (50:00). We then close with a full Dressing Room of trying things on for size that have humbled us as well (52:00).

Try this on for size... it's Episode 80 with not one, but TWO return guests/friends of the pod, Thomas Mattera (three timer) and Meaghan O'Hare (4 TIMER!). In this quarter’s episode, we begin with a beautiful note from Meg on “friends’ kids” (0:45). We then discuss where we are all at (2:30) before diving into our theme of this pod: Community(8:00). For our Main(e) segment we begin by asking, what are your favorite observations of Maine, which Thomas and Meg recently visited this summer (8:45). Incidentally, we also chat about what it’s like to live and work in Maine (17:05), to slow down from city life (19:45), to find balance, proximity, and safety in a place (23:00), and to evaluate the choice between running the rat race or taking a new leap of faith (28:45). Finally, we close with the Dressing Room and share what we are trying on for size (36:20). As always, we hope you enjoy it!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 79 with 3-timer Patrick Jones! In this quarter's episode, Patrick kicks us off with a tale of spiders (0:00). We then discuss where we are all at (3:15) before diving into our theme of the pod: Growth (10:40). For our main segment we discuss how we are handling the growth of AI technology, including how we typically approach new technology (12:00), chat GPT (17:35), what we like/don't like about it (22:00), are we scared (28:10), future predictions (34:15), and parting thoughts (39:30). Finally, we close with the Dressing Room and share what we are trying on for size (44:45). As always, we hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 78 with new guest Sarah Eller! In our first installment of #4PodsPerYear, Sarah kicks us off with a fun yet harrowing tale of water parks, bus fires, and lost flip flops from her childhood (0:30). We then share how we know Sarah (7:05), before talking about where we are (currently) at (9:15). For our main topic, we discuss how we got here and what our process is for asking for direction (15:30). Incidentally, we also discuss people’s perceptions of us (20:00), who we go to most for directions (22:15), being a “good noodle” or a “squeaky wheel” (27:30), our next milestones (31:30), and whether we are comfortable not knowing our directions (44:00). As always, we close with The Dressing Room (47:15), with mentions of mysterious jackets Jim won’t tell anyone about!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 77, with first-time, and very special guest Chris Campbell! In this week’s episode, we begin with Chris’ memory of his 22nd birthday in Costa Rica (0:30), before jumping into where we are all at (6:00). For our main topic, we discuss coming to the RuPaul’s Drag race party late (13:00), as well as reality TV (17:00), feeling disconnected from our communities (22:45), RuPaul's phrases (30:30), arguing about the show (38:25), and our drag queen names (41:30). Finally, we close out as always with our Dressing Room (45:20) and shout-outs (51:45). We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 76, with first-time special guest Clay Venetis! In this week's episode we welcome Clay to the show and explain how we all got to know one another (1:00), and more in our "Where we are all at" segment(4:30). We then transition to talking about our main topic, which is what it's like to navigate adult transitions while the world is a hot mess (18:15)! Incidentally we also discuss feeling stuck and guilty, getting more involved in local politics (24:00), when news hits closer to home (33:00), what helps us deal (36:15) and things taking work and time (44:00). Finally, we conclude with some things we are trying on for size in the Dressing Room (47:00). As always, we hope you enjoy and send us your feedback!

It is with great sadness that we report to our listenership the passing of Logan Johnston (aka ‘LoRo’), Phil’s dad, former podcast guest, and lover of this show. In this week’s episode, we wanted to remember Logan Johnston by sharing some of our recent highs and lows since our last podcast, two ends of the spectrum he often occupied. We also went back into the TTOFS archives, and pulled up a short clip of audio from Episode 51: The Age of Revolt (feat. Logan Johnston), and shared with you all a memory of him. Lastly, we conclude with a short reflection from P after he took a walk late one evening once visiting hours were over. As always, we hope you enjoy, and hold those loved one’s tight.

Try this on for size... it's Episode 74: The Learning Zone with Mike Judd (aka NAHreally)! In this week’s episode, we begin with Judd’s story of learning how to use his MPC-1000 drum machine (0:30), before welcoming all to the pod (4:25) and discussing where are we all at (5:50). For our main topic we dive into the current state of our learning (13:50), taking in new information versus unlearning old information (15:15), on-the-job learning versus acquiring new skills (20:15), being non-judgmental (24:00), our learning process (28:30), learning for competence versus excellence (34:00), comfort zones versus learning zones (38:45), what inhibits learning (41:30), and applying learning (45:45) before sharing our final thoughts (52:00). We then close with The Dressing Room (54:30) and shout-outs in our email this week (see below!).

Try this on for size...it's Episode 73 with return guest, Katherine Johnston! In this week’s episode, we begin with Jim’s story of meeting a boy (0:00), before we welcome back Katherine (3:30)!

The focus of this pod is a life update, time-stamped for 2021, and 2.5 years since K was last on when she was pregnant and Jim had just moved to the Bay (4:30) We discuss how we are feeling about all of these changes and the anxiety of dreams (7:45), constant changes and wanting things to slow down (12:15), gaining new wisdom (19:00), being handy and subtle sexism (23:15), educating children (30:30), “parents” versus “guardians” (35:15), genuinely not knowing what you want (43:30), and some closing thoughts for 2021 (50:00).

As always, we share what’s in our Dressing Room (53:45) and some shout-outs (57:00) before we go. We hope you enjoy!