Natetheworld (The Podcast)

This is a story I wrote about a lifelong fear I have had, and a time in my life when that fear was completely rational. This is “A Short Story On… Being Afraid of the Dark.”

Today, we will be returning to the film, No County for Old Men. For the while now, I have been watching and reviewing every film that has won The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Oscar for Best Picture, which won in 2008.

Today’s episode is a fun one. Years ago, I was driving to work. Driving by a Taco Bell, I discovered the fast food chain was serving breakfast. This got me thinking about things I will never do, like, or understand. With a little time spent writing, the following essay was born. I hope you enjoy.

Today’s episode is another edition of our ongoing interview series, Profile. For this interview, I met with Rev. Jenny Wynn. Jenny and I both grew up in Frederick, OK, and headed west after college. Our conversation touched on topics such as religion, politics, homelessness, and much more. 

As many of you know, in 2020, I returned to Seattle after three years of living in Los Angeles. Given the complexities of the pandemic, the transition has been anything but easy, which led me to write the essay I am sharing today. 2020 & The Return is an attempt to document my struggle. If you are going through something similar, I hope you can find comfort in the knowledge you are not alone.

Almost ten years ago, I embarked on a life-altering trip that reinforced what I truly value in this world and unleashed a passion for travel which will keep me trotting the globe until the day I die.

In today’s episode, I will be sharing some good news via a piece I wrote called, “6 Years with Brandon.” This is one of those posts I never thought I would get an opportunity to write or share with the world. Hopefully, by the time we reach the end, you will realize how far we have become.

In today’s episode, I will be reading another piece I wrote back in March of this year called, “Los Angeles Didn’t Win.” I wrote this piece as I said goodbye to Los Angeles and on the eve of what I thought would be a six-month journey via the Pacific Crest Trail. I am sharing this one today because when the dust settled, I loved Los Angeles more than I thought and I still find myself wrestling with this personal truth.

In today’s episode, I will be reading a piece I wrote back in March of this year called, “And We Have Liftoff.” I wrote this piece before we began hiking the Pacific Crest Trail…

What have I learned in my 36 years on this planet? Time for some reflection. 

On today’s episode, we will be discussing my favorite place in the world, Seattle, WA and why I long to return.

On today’s episode, I will share an original essay about longing for some place to call home, but never silencing the need to experience new places, things, and people.  

On today’s episode, we continue an annual tradition with an open letter to my fellow graduates from Frederick High School in Frederick, Oklahoma. Even if you didn’t graduate from Southwest Oklahoma’s mightiest little town, I hope you can find something to relate to in this year’s letter. 

 On today’s episode. We will be discussing the musical thesis behind “Graveyard Whistling” by Old 97’s.  

Today is a special episode, because I am profiling one of my dear friends, Katie Lynne Adams. Over the next thirty minutes, you will hear a wide-ranging conversation.