In Here, Out There: Stories from the Road

Today, I'm closing out Season 1 with a little bit of a recap and some thoughts on Season 2. Thanks for listening.... talk to you soon. 🤙

Please share an episode or two with a friend, leave a review, and I'll be back in a few weeks.

Today the reading of a story by my friend Sara. It's written for kids, but good vibes for everyone. If you'd like to help her get this book illustrated or published. Reach out. 

A sleepy day... Here's a poem I wrote a few years ago about a moment of energy, an electric high, a time when I realized that I'd be ok again.... someday. 

Part of this podcast is examining myself in relation to the world. Looking 'in here' while I'm 'out there.' Dig? 

Yeah I know, it's obscure. It's a poem. So.... I dunno, listen a few times, maybe you'll get something out of it. 

I'm so tired. There was so much.

Please don't be mad at Tulsi, she got scared.

I'm at the Great American Tiny House Show this weekend, showing off the Vitruvian Van, talkin about vanlife, minimal living, .... probably going to gush on Thoreau a bit.

Stay tuned!

Van: www.VitruvianVan.com

I wrote this while cruising the straights of I-95 South through Georgia and Florida this week. After chilling with some owls this evening, I thought I'd share my thoughts on becoming more aware of existence - by listening, learning, and building fluency in the  -way-  existence unfolds.

I'm not deep..... YOU'RE deep. 🥺

(oh, and, pretty sure it was two barred owls, if you were wondering.)

The 50th Episode!
Today, I visited one of my favorite little restaurants. A 'dot' of something different, a place for the community to gather and grow, a place for new beginnings. Thanks to Molly, Doug, and Brent for taking the time to talk with me about the Little Grill Collective.

If you enjoyed the episode, please share with a friend and/or leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, and/or click 'follow' on Spotify... Or do all three

I'm headed back down to Florida for the Great American Tiny House Show with the van. I got up early to get a head start, but then I opted to take it slow..... why rush?

VAN: www.VitruvianVan.com

Today, a story from Sara about confronting her own ignorance and choosing respect, even if it made her uncomfortable.

Hard on the heels of a government shutdown -averted and with the declaration of a 'state of emergency' by the president, I thought we could chat about a little thought-experiment/colloquialism. I'm wondering if you've ever heard of this saying before.... take a quick listen.

I received a cryptic postcard in the mail... to an address almost no one has. There was a just a phone number and a note that said "Ask for Jennifer". Today I call the number.

I recorded this podcast three times before coming to a more concise thought. Here it is. (Also some exciting news about tomorrow's episode.)

Today I'm thinking about passive and institutional racism, how it spreads, how it comes to exist. I could tell you my theories, but let's cut to the chase and get to work.... listen, I think you'll get what I mean. 

Today some folks are having a snow day. I'm leaving work early to venture through the snow and sleet in my adventure van. Let's talk about snow days and driving theory and land preservation, yeah?

Cool.

A little bear story from about a year ago, when I was standing just where I'm standing tonight.

Also - Come say hello to me in Tampa, FL next week at the Great American Tiny House Show.

I was listening to the wind in the trees and thought about the local lake here. It's man-made and fed by a small creek. I felt bad for the creek and I wrote this little thing.

Check out more of my stuff: www.christopherives.com

I made it up to New England from Florida in two days of straight driving. I grew up here, and there's just something about it..... "it's the smell!" says Agent Smith.... (jokes, but for real.)... I can always FEEL a change when I drive from north to south on the east coast—at some point you know you're there, you've crossed some imaginary line and returned to the region you were born from.

I left Florida early this morning after exploring the state for a little over two months. Now I'm headed up to New England, where I built the van, for a short work trip. On the way I found one of my favorite sounds in an unexpected place — unexpected adventures, unexpected sounds..... seems like we are establishing a theme here on the ol'cast.

Think with me. 

I went for a walk and just started recording. I've been thinking about when it's ok to intervene; to confront someone; to try to influence an outcome. This is what I made.

If you enjoy the diversity of this podcast; adventures, stories, thinky thoughts.... leave me a review and subscribe to see what's next. 

Today I have a story for you from my friend, Nicole. It's a story about how adventure can be found, even in the most familiar places.

Enjoy with headphones or in the car - I'm pretty proud of my sound design on this one. I'm learning as I go, but I'm really enjoying building a world with audio - it leaves so much to the imagination.

I've been getting curious all weekend. Yesterday about art, today about the form of stories. A few years back I drove for Lyft in Denver and had a creepy experience caught in the middle of a feud of some kind and it left me thinking about what actually MAKES a story worthwhile.

Today I'm bringing you along on my evening walk to talk about authenticity, and art that makes you feel bad. Also the coolest thing happens mid walk. (I'm not telling you, just go listen.)

If you want to see how many edits I ACTUALLY made during this episode, head over to my facebook profile for the proof. Let's talk about it, leave me an authentic comment.

Part 4 - Pucallpa

The final episode of January (recorded Jan 31, released Feb 1) and the conclusion of the story of my trip across the Andes by bus. Check out Pucallpa on Google Maps, you can actually find the correctional facility and see how the road changes coming out of the Andes, dead-ending in Pucallpa.

If you liked this sort of story, leave me a comment and let me know you'd like to hear more like this.

Part 3 - The Hijacker.  
Don't skip to this one, it won't make sense - I promise the suspense is worth it! If you haven't listened to Part 1 and 2, go back and check that out first - it's quick... hurry up!

Part 2 - Mas Elevation, Mas Sketchy

.... Be sure to listen to Part 1 first! Grab your headphones and dig into this 100% real journal entry that I wrote while I winded my way up the Andes in a sketchy bus. Once you listen you'll be thinking... 'wait for real tho?' ..... indeed good fellow, indeed.

Part 1 - Big Plans
Today (and tomorrow) a multipart story of one of my more sketchy adventures. We've got full on history-channel acting vibes on this episode - NOT TO BE MISSED!

As always - grab your headphones or listen in the car - get in on the nuance, friend! 🎧

🎧Headphones / Car Stereo Recommended🎧

Today I'm bringing you a set of ten field recordings from a 10 square mile area in north central Florida.

Getting a bit deep today on the podcast, talking about the purpose of human development, and the goals we set for ourselves as a society.

Someone send me a comment - tell me what you're thinking. You can record a voice memo in the Anchor app!

🎧Headphones Recommended🎧

This evening I'm simply listening to the world around me, focusing on the sounds of my life passing by. A non-narrative, narrative of my evening activities. Can you *hear* what I'm doing?

How do I describe this? I won't. You'll just have to listen. Please note, if you are afraid of any and all dogs, don't listen. :)

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Stationary for a few days to catch up from the daze of the florida keys. Check out these sprinklers, eh?

I wake up before sunrise to rain on the van roof and Tulsi climbing onto my face. This is the first time it's rained while sleeping in the van.

On a quick day trip through Everglades National Park, I listen to an Osprey and then walk around a secluded tropical hammock filled with old growth mahogany trees.

A quick reflection on my week in the Florida Keys, and feeling trapped in paradise. Next time, I'll bring a boat.

🎧 headphones recommended 🎧 

Key West in three audio vignettes: - A biplane flies over a southern pier. - The Key West Historic Seaport at 9:00 AM - Duval Street at 9:00 PM The person I say goodbye to: Daniel Linehan

On today's podcast: I'm driving the last 100 miles of Route 1 South in the United States and thinking about how people love to junk and acquiring land. ALSO VIBRAPHONES & MINI DEER! 

My first night in the Florida keys. I had previously recorded something entirely different, edited it, and then just didn't like it at all. So I got naked and went outside.

A visit to nothingness - black, moonless, silent, cold. A surprising first night on the road. Plus, wandering around a natural spring in the cool morning.

Some of the sounds of starting. A regrettably short introduction to my forthcoming journey. With so much unknown today, I played it safe.