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We got a new garage door. It came with an epic story

Sometimes three acts just aren’t enough to contain the stories life throws at you. Shakespeare knew that, and while I’m no Shakespeare, I’d put my…

Jul 25, 2021 •

Ask your doctor if David Lynch is right for you

My ongoing adventures with anti-depressants

Apr 14 •

I'm on a crime spree

How to blow away the blues

Mar 31 •

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Don't get f*cked this tax season

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Our Racist Neighbor Has a Tech Question

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We're doomed, says the barista

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Bad doppelgänger vibes

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Getting mental health help can drive you nuts

A story about depression that (hopefully) isn't depressing

Mar 24 •

My stubborn gardener, who probably isn't an assassin

A conversation plants and children

Mar 17 •

The barber who quit acid for Lent

and other miracles

Mar 10 •

The internet lost its shit over Wendy's 'surge pricing'

I leaned into the premise and got lunch

Mar 3 •

The one-day work week

A modest proposal for a better life

Feb 25 •

Telemarketer-in-chief

I'm not George Washington, but when a telemarketer calls I'm happy to pretend

Feb 18 •

We're doomed, says the barista

A story about looking into the abyss at your local coffee shop

Feb 11 •

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Episode 11: The Super Bowl Shuffle (and other sound ideas)

Michael tells Todd about Christina's plan to improve football + how his dad changed the way we watch the game

Feb 7 •

According to Facebook, I served in 'Nam?

One man wonders why his Facebook feed is so broken

Feb 4 •

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