I thought you two sounded great (clear, for certain), but then again I can put faces with voices so might be different for me (and your Bad Factory workers).
The thumbnail graphic makes it look like Chelsea is plotting something behind your back and it also seems that she got you to share a greater number of sordid tales and details. Are the two of you going to be the consistent podcast duo or will she be extracting polyps from other authors in forthcoming episodes? Loved the road tales! We proles always find the inside scoop on rubbing elbows with names interesting (and I certainly would have relished being cheek-to-cheek with Fisher!(or Sedaris!). The parasocial world is seemingly becoming more elastic and nebulous and you seem to understand and explore it well. As a return-the-favor, by far the most memorable rock show I can recall attending was Dread Zeppelin opening for Mojo Nixon at their peaks. I went home with a portion of a plastic lei and a scrap of white artificial fur, a remnant of a giant stuffed polar bear dubbed “the anti-Elvis” before being thrown to the audience by Nixon. There were probably more than a few styrofoam beads inhaled/ingested as well. Also, as someone who was once naively entrusted with refilling a drug-dispensing robot, I feel we’ve accomplished another level of parasocial kinship!
The part where you both discussed the reason as to why surgery rooms have green tiled walls reminded me of a little film tidbit. Supposedly, red and green are the hardest colours for the eyes to discern when together, and this is the reason why the colours on Freddy Kruger’s Sweater are red and green.
Okay, I'll stop yelling at Alexa and Google Assistant trying to play the podcast over a smart speaker (not gonna happen). I guess bandcamp is a web-only thing.
I have chatted with Chelsea. She's goofy. I need to hear Chuck now.
I first listened to your podcast before catching up on my Greener Pastures reading, only to come across the phrase “candy-striper,” then remembering Marla’s line of “candy-stripe a cancer ward.” I wish I knew more about your life to put all the pieces together of which recurring elements you use as Easter eggs, but cornflower blue, Missoula Montana, and candy-stripers is a good start for me.
Still catching my breath after splitting my sides listening to Episode 3 (didn't listen in order, oops!). Those podcasts are priceless! Please tell me there will be more!! You and Chelsea are the funniest duo on the Internet! I'm going to look for her books now too! THANK YOU Chuck (and Chelsea)!! PS Thanks too for the piggybank you gave us for our wedding in 07. How many of those can there be out there? ;) We're still saving up, for a rainy day.
That was great! I listened to the first episode today while cleaning out my guinea pigs and I'll do the same tomorrow with the second episode. Don't worry your voice is nice to listen to - kind of calm and soothing, a great storytelling voice for sure. Chelsea sounds great too. The story about your mom's funeral and the glass fishing balls was beautiful, I almost cried. Thanks for not up-selling this to us!
Side note: one of my guinea pigs has had the nickname "Kiki the Magnificent" since we got her as a baby three years ago - I alway say it in a ring master circus announcer kind of way, I imagine Luther doing the same for Sam the magnificent 😊
Just listened to the first episode and loved all the tales of events and the things you've done to make them memorable. I've been lucky enough to see you a few times and all have been memorable. From the Naperville, IL "Mystery death at the hotel", Black Barn (Adjustment Day) and Strand Books (Consider This) in Manhattan, all were memorable. In the episode you mention touch and I got nuzzled at the Black Barn event (with pics!) and each event was memorable. You're right. Something about the physical contact of the event seared every detail of the day into my mind and for that I thank you.
I appreciate the newsletter and new novel in progress and the community of fans here commenting on all the posts!
Things seemed more interesting pre-90's. I was barely allowed to wash dog bowls for my volunteer work at a veterinary clinic. Fingering congealed blood was definitely not on the to-do list.
Sounds great! Just wondering if they have language advisories on these things. ;) Found a new favourite podcast. Upsell on! ;)
Did you enjoy ketamine? I only got to try dextromethorphan.
I thought you two sounded great (clear, for certain), but then again I can put faces with voices so might be different for me (and your Bad Factory workers).
Enjoyed that a lot - I think we all hate to hear our voices! It reminded me I've been far too anti-social and need to call my friends more often!
When I hear my recorded voice I think, "who replaced my voice with that nasally asshole?!"
The thumbnail graphic makes it look like Chelsea is plotting something behind your back and it also seems that she got you to share a greater number of sordid tales and details. Are the two of you going to be the consistent podcast duo or will she be extracting polyps from other authors in forthcoming episodes? Loved the road tales! We proles always find the inside scoop on rubbing elbows with names interesting (and I certainly would have relished being cheek-to-cheek with Fisher!(or Sedaris!). The parasocial world is seemingly becoming more elastic and nebulous and you seem to understand and explore it well. As a return-the-favor, by far the most memorable rock show I can recall attending was Dread Zeppelin opening for Mojo Nixon at their peaks. I went home with a portion of a plastic lei and a scrap of white artificial fur, a remnant of a giant stuffed polar bear dubbed “the anti-Elvis” before being thrown to the audience by Nixon. There were probably more than a few styrofoam beads inhaled/ingested as well. Also, as someone who was once naively entrusted with refilling a drug-dispensing robot, I feel we’ve accomplished another level of parasocial kinship!
The part where you both discussed the reason as to why surgery rooms have green tiled walls reminded me of a little film tidbit. Supposedly, red and green are the hardest colours for the eyes to discern when together, and this is the reason why the colours on Freddy Kruger’s Sweater are red and green.
Do with this information as you will.
Okay, I'll stop yelling at Alexa and Google Assistant trying to play the podcast over a smart speaker (not gonna happen). I guess bandcamp is a web-only thing.
I have chatted with Chelsea. She's goofy. I need to hear Chuck now.
I first listened to your podcast before catching up on my Greener Pastures reading, only to come across the phrase “candy-striper,” then remembering Marla’s line of “candy-stripe a cancer ward.” I wish I knew more about your life to put all the pieces together of which recurring elements you use as Easter eggs, but cornflower blue, Missoula Montana, and candy-stripers is a good start for me.
Still catching my breath after splitting my sides listening to Episode 3 (didn't listen in order, oops!). Those podcasts are priceless! Please tell me there will be more!! You and Chelsea are the funniest duo on the Internet! I'm going to look for her books now too! THANK YOU Chuck (and Chelsea)!! PS Thanks too for the piggybank you gave us for our wedding in 07. How many of those can there be out there? ;) We're still saving up, for a rainy day.
That was great! I listened to the first episode today while cleaning out my guinea pigs and I'll do the same tomorrow with the second episode. Don't worry your voice is nice to listen to - kind of calm and soothing, a great storytelling voice for sure. Chelsea sounds great too. The story about your mom's funeral and the glass fishing balls was beautiful, I almost cried. Thanks for not up-selling this to us!
Side note: one of my guinea pigs has had the nickname "Kiki the Magnificent" since we got her as a baby three years ago - I alway say it in a ring master circus announcer kind of way, I imagine Luther doing the same for Sam the magnificent 😊
Just listened to the first episode and loved all the tales of events and the things you've done to make them memorable. I've been lucky enough to see you a few times and all have been memorable. From the Naperville, IL "Mystery death at the hotel", Black Barn (Adjustment Day) and Strand Books (Consider This) in Manhattan, all were memorable. In the episode you mention touch and I got nuzzled at the Black Barn event (with pics!) and each event was memorable. You're right. Something about the physical contact of the event seared every detail of the day into my mind and for that I thank you.
I appreciate the newsletter and new novel in progress and the community of fans here commenting on all the posts!
Things seemed more interesting pre-90's. I was barely allowed to wash dog bowls for my volunteer work at a veterinary clinic. Fingering congealed blood was definitely not on the to-do list.
You're a very sweet bunch.