The Train of Thought
By Sonny van Kampen
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A collection of thoughts about myself and the world.
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The Train of ThoughtApr 29, 2024
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05:32
A Paper Train Episode 6: “The Strip Mine”
I’m praying I’ll never run dry.
Apr 29, 202405:32
A Paper Train episode X : "Now That I Got a New Mic, It's Over for Y'all"
This is more of a scripted mic test than an actual episode. Regardless, I hope you enjoy. Longer content coming real soon :)
Apr 26, 202402:06
A Paper Train ep. 5: “The Paths that Lead Us”
Be sure to always have a belt on you. Always.
Apr 22, 202406:40
A Paper Train ep. 4: “A Lot Has Happened”
A lot has happened, indeed.
Apr 15, 202405:12
A Paper Train ep 3: "Struggles"
I originally wrote this episode because I was failing at finding a job. I rewrote it after I found one. I also rewrote it because I feel better than I did back then.
Mar 25, 202405:19
A Paper Train Ep. 2: "Aaron Bushnell"
Rest in Power, young man.
Mar 11, 202408:33
A Paper Train ep. 1: "Lovebirds"
This new series will be exactly like "An Actual Train of Thought". Only difference is that this series has a script. And a microphone.
And less tangents.
And more coherency.
Mar 04, 202407:28
What Are You?
I, for one, am somebody who is proud of my current upload schedule.
Feb 26, 202404:02
Who Are You?
At Least I know you are listening.
Feb 19, 202404:00
How Are You?
You don’t have to answer. I know you’re doing great.
Feb 12, 202403:59
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 14
Previous episode was all over the place. This one is all over the place as well, but the surface area is smaller.
Feb 05, 202408:03
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 13
You know the drill. I talk about my thoughts, and you listen. I mean, you are listening right?
Jan 29, 202408:11
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 12
I take some of your time to talk about friends. Thanks for listening.
Jan 22, 202406:47
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 11
Okay, this will be the final episode I’ll make on january 1st. Pinky promise.
Jan 15, 202409:24
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 10
I recorded this on january 1st, but it’ll go live in a week from that day. Perhaps this will make Mr. Algorithm like me more.
Jan 08, 202407:29
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 9
At some parts of this episode you’ll hear water trickling down. That’s not me taking a piss. That’s the house moving water through the pipes. I wouldn’t dare pee while talking to you, I don’t *know* know you like that, you know?
Dec 31, 202319:13
Statville Stories #2: The Collars
There are statizens walking around with collars. Here’s what I found out about them…
Oct 10, 202312:40
Statville Stories #1
Introductions and that one time I turned into a rat.
Oct 10, 202316:19
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 8
I talk a little bit about how my life has gone so far, but mostly I give unsolicited life advice, as I often do. I also look at a guy peeing in the bushes.
May 11, 202318:06
Doesn’t sound like Christmas to me.
A poem I wrote. It’s about Christmas.
Dec 24, 202202:03
A Man Tells A Joke.
I wrote this. Someone else will hear it. Probably.
Sep 05, 202203:09
A phone call.
Not me forgetting to upload this episode for weeks.
Sep 01, 202208:04
Romance in Games
Specifically, the lack of Romance in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, and how it made me feel.
Jul 11, 202224:42
Dusk Brings
A poem I wrote while contemplating my creative endeavors.
Jul 04, 202202:07
You Are Not Saved.
A poem I wrote at three in the morning.
Jun 27, 202202:22
Jokes that lead to slappin’
Anger is a powerful override.
Mar 28, 202205:34
Sunrise Comes
For whoever wanted to know what I think about today’s world, here ya go.
Mar 16, 202203:51
Good Company Preview
I at first intended to record this for one of my friends, but I might as well upload it here, right? Right?
Dec 25, 202110:52
Humankind Playthrough pt. 1 (hopefully)
Yes, this is a game Playthrough without any visuals…. No one can say I don’t do experimental stuff.
Sep 17, 202101:07:57
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 7
I talk about what I’ve been up to and get rudely interrupted by birds
Sep 13, 202119:02
For Those That Can’t Sleep.
I talk until the sleep kicks in
Jul 22, 202112:05
My Thoughts on Qanon
I’m really glad Mr. 45 is gone. His followers are still here, though...
Jun 25, 202109:58
Random Encounters of The Peculiar Kind
Strangers often think I’m a great listener.
Jun 18, 202111:03
My Thoughts on Eurovision 2021
Spoiler alert: I love it
Jun 14, 202107:37
Girlfriend Appreciation Episode Part 3
In the final installment of my simping trilogy, I talk about what I like about my girlfriend as a whole human.
Apr 23, 202109:53
An Actual Train of Thought part 6
Another batch of thoughts that needed some air.
Mar 26, 202114:11
Death.
We Are No Strangers to Death.
Mar 19, 202104:58
Girlfriend Appreciation Post part 2
Happy Anniversary, babe❤️
Mar 06, 202111:16
Valentines Episode (girlfriend appreciation post part 1)
The title says it all, really. Also, happy Valentines, my dear❤️
Feb 14, 202109:41
An actual train of thought pt. 5
A new train of thought, and some very personal news.
Jan 18, 202123:51
January 6th, 2021
If Democracy is not upheld, it will fall.
Jan 11, 202103:12
A Message from me, to you.
And with “you”, I mean anyone who is willing to listen.
Dec 07, 202008:38
Just a little moment
I take some time to thank my girlfriend for being there for me.
Dec 02, 202002:26
An Actual Train of Thought pt. 4
I got bored while being home alone, so I made one of these again.
May 12, 202041:44
More Than Two Years.
In this unscheduled episode, I talk about Julia, again.
May 07, 202003:16
A Train of Thought during Trying Times.
An unedited recording wherein I share my thoughts as trains pass me by.
Apr 19, 202010:13
The Goodheart Tapes #48
Susilo Goodheart has been at the center of many tales. Some light-hearted, some as dark as the night. Some fun, some tragic. In these found tapes, you can hear Susilo’s story, straight from the man himself.
Mar 20, 202005:30
The Goodheart Tapes #3
Susilo Goodheart has been at the center of many tales. Some light-hearted, some as dark as the night. Some fun, some tragic. In these found tapes, you can hear Susilo’s story, straight from the man himself.
Mar 13, 202006:44
The Goodheart Tapes #7
Susilo Goodheart has been at the center of many tales. Some light-hearted, some as dark as the night. Some fun, some tragic. In these found tapes, you can hear Susilo’s story, straight from the man himself.
Mar 06, 202004:57
The Goodheart Tapes #23
Susilo Goodheart has been at the center of many tales. Some light-hearted, some as dark as the night. Some fun, some tragic. In these found tapes, you can hear Susilo’s story, straight from the man himself.
Feb 28, 202005:33