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Evil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 20 2023 - Heaven Has More Slow Deaths
In this episode, I play a song by the Crane Wives; I am using Whisper as part of my podcast production pipeline; Mastodon experiments continue; I am now on Bookwyrm; the problems I have with social media occur even without a company's algorithm shoving it down my throat; being the semi-benevolent...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for September 30 2021 - Nobodies Doing Nothing
In this episode, I play a song by Rabih Gebeile; I discuss how new people to the podcasting game disparage their predecessors; the famous people weren't going to do the work to build the podcast medium; I really enjoy Method Man's Marvel comics podcast; I jumped off the SModcast train; I have no...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for July 15 2021 - Life on FIRE
In this episode, I play a song by Mark Lanegan; I discuss a little about my investing life and how I once used Motley Fool and how I have changed strategies; how to think about the FIRE movement and how that means you can retire, work or do whatever you want; M1 Finance is a good tool for small...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 30 2021 - Social Signals
In this episode, I play a song by Du Blonde; our girls are softball state champions! the Mad at Dad podcast has ceased; my last reason for using Facebook has now gone away; I don't comment on friend's posts anymore; I have stopped caring about social signals; Bridgerton taught me a lesson; I miss...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 28 2021 - Elective Gizzwhickeys
In this episode, I play a song by the Killdares; this time period is like when a beating stops; what QAnon expected from inauguration day is horrifying; I must live with idealogical mismatch with my local government; the best I can hope for is competent administration; my day includes a lot of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for Sep 27 2020 - Rage Unsubscribe
In this episode, I play a song from Painted Doll; I tell a story about a bag of poop; I am listening to financial independence podcasts; I don't want a lot of Dave Ramsey in my advice; I never understood how young people had so much stuff in early 2000s Atlanta; I can fill my time in retirement...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 29 2020 - Sweet Sweet Downtime
In this episode, I play a Witch Taint song; I again discuss the elephant in the world and gallows humor ; my quarantine life isn't much different from my regular life; survivor's guilt; I could stand some of that time off; my life is full of undone things I want to accomplish; I discuss some ups...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 15 2020 - Like a Civil War Soldier
In this episode, I play a Zamrock song by The Five Revolutions; I discuss the elephant in the world and openly wonder about the end game of COVID-19 detractors; I discuss dropping a podcast from creators I've been following for 15 years and why it could happen again; I've been adding new podcasts;...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 19 2020 - Cryptocurrency is Cryptic
In this episode, I play a song by Fugazi for Joe Klein; I discuss how I have come to grips with my Linus laptop; I talk about my tentative first steps into using cryptopcurrency and the troubles that come with that; I discuss how I think the current user experience is godawful terrible and...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for December 15 2019 - Single Density Floppy Disks
In this episode, I play an Xmas song by Michael Butler; I only like a few pop Xmas songs; as I change my line of work slightly, I think about how developer relations people romanticize the wrong things; I love automation but not social media automated sentiment; cleaning out old electronics sent me...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 11 2019 - Wire to my Brain (with Light Editing)
In this episode, I play a highly relevant song from Michelle Malone; I have a brand new dream; leave work situations gently; I have a new Kindle Fire; dogmatic strident nerds bug me; don't let the customers hear your workplace drama; I'm not the bad guy for using and buying the stuff that is...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for November 2 2019 - More Blocks than Friends
In this episode, I play a song from Five Eight; being an adult is hard and harder for me than most; am I a secret lover of chaos? I am getting cured of hoarding the hard way; clearing land exposes my temporal biases; the value of social media to me is who I can block. Here is the direct MP3...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for August 31 2019 - Laboring Through Days
In this episode, I play a song by Five Eight; I discuss how bands really need to get their metadata right; I reminisce about the CREATE South conference; I am catching up on my podcast backlog; not going to Dragon*Con makes me less sad than you might think; the Axis of Evo never happened; Ken...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for July 17, 2019 - Winning the Fight Against Chaos
In this show, I play a song from Cats Laughing; I discuss the new setup in my podcasting rig and the mechanical failures that led to it; I am trying in vain to avoid spoilers for Game of Thrones ; I am slowly winning the fight against chaos; there is a lot of pleasure in reading giant stacks of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 29 2019 - Life is a Series of Broken Things
In this episode, I play a song from Glass Eye; I discuss how life is full of thousands of micro-decisions about broken things; no mobile app is as easy to use as the commercial; some people are chaos sources and some are chaos sinks; I discuss why I have no real interest in the debates for the...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for May 12 2019 - The Reverse Martingale
In this episode, I play a song from Valley Lodge; I discuss my work trip to Las Vegas with a lot of detail in how I play roulette and my experiment with the reverse Martingale betting strategy; I talk about how even as an extroverted type in a public facing role I can have enough of people. Here is...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 15 2019 - I Forget Why We Are Terrible
In this episode, I play a song from the Gentle Readers; I get mentioned on the Kindle Chronicles; I don't understand how cards work on Patreon; leaving communication vacuums leads to fiasco; why I am dropping Patreon support for some campaigns; bingeing is my new TV norm and the season is my new...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 1 2019 - Carving out Joy
In this episode, I play a new song from John Howie Jr; I discuss the new podcast that Aimee Mann does with Ted Leo; I talk about specifically choosing joy when it is an option; I talk about why I love the Church of the Subgenius, comic books; my experience with Penn Jillette's movie Director's...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for December 31 2018 - Dead People's Stuff
In this episode, I close out the holiday season with my favorite rock Xmas song of all time, the Flexapleasers' "Greatest XMas Song Ever Written"; I discuss my upcoming house move and how I must deal with my stuff; I talk about giving up being the curator for dead people's low value junk;...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 4 2018 - Flooded with Work
In this episode, I play a new song from John Howie Jr.; I talk about the flooding in my area and watching a functioning municipality break down; I discuss how my day job has trained me to be panicky and how to fight that; the first time you see something work is the best part of computer...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for September 4 2018 - Aching to 14
In this episode, I play a song from the Joe Perry Project; I discuss my 14th anniversary as a podcaster, why podcasting was inevitable and why most of history is accidental; I talk about why your 40th is the last realistic birthday to be a big deal and the aches of getting older; I discuss the...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 29 2018 - Dealt
In this episode, I play a song by Eleventh Dream Day then discuss being done with things in a deep and profound way. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, June 29 2018 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon "Driving Song" at...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 31, 2017 - DDOP 31: Hays KS
In this episode, I talk about my summer as a kid living in Hays KS. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 31 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Hays KS Fort Hays State University Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 30, 2017 - DDOP 30: Charlotte NC
In this episode, I talk about my times in Charlotte NC (which are mostly Heroescon.) Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 30 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Heroescon Mike Fisher Auphonic podcast production tool is...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 28, 2017 - DDOP 28: Omaha and Lincoln NE
In this episode, I discuss my childhood visits to Omaha and Lincoln NE. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 28 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 27, 2017 - DDOP 27: Denver CO
In this episode, I discuss my times in the Denver and Boulder area. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 27 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 26, 2017 - DDOP 26: Kansas City MO (and KS)
In this episode, I talk about my childhood visits to the Kansas City area. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 26 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 24, 2017 - DDOP 24: Baltimore MD
In this episode, I discuss my trips to Baltimore MD and the surrounding suburbs. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 24 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Balticon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 23, 2017 - DDOP 23: New Orleans LA
In this episode, I talk about my times in New Orleans LA. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 23 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 22, 2017 - DDOP 22: New Jersey
In this episode, I talk about my experiences with the Trenton and Newark areas of New Jersey. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 22 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 20, 2017 - DDOP 20: Barcelona Spain
In this episode, I discuss visiting Barcelona Spain. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 20 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 19, 2017 - DDOP 19: London England
In this episode, I discuss my visits to London England. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 19 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 18, 2017 - DDOP 18: Bengaluru India
In this episode, I discuss visiting Bengaluru India Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 18 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 17, 2017 - DDOP 17: Another Weird Travel Day
In this episode, I talk about my weird travel day. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 17 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 14, 2017 - DDOP 14: Hyderabad India
In this episode, I briefly discuss Hyderabad India Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 14 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 13, 2017 - DDOP 13: Travel Day
In this episode, I describe my long trying travel day. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 13 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 12, 2017 - DDOP 12: Delhi India
In this episode, I discuss Delhi India. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 12 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor: Audible.com! Go to...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 10, 2017 - DDOP 10: Conway SC
In this episode, I discuss my current home of Conway SC! Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 10 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 9, 2017 - DDOP 9: Evanston IL
In this episode, I discuss living in Evanston IL. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 9 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor: Audible.com!...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 6, 2017 - DDOP 6: Albany GA
In this episode, I talk about Albany GA. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 6 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor: Audible.com! Go to...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 5, 2017 - DDOP 5: Atlanta GA
In this episode, I discuss living in Atlanta GA. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 5 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor: Audible.com!...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 4, 2017 - DDOP 4: Augusta GA
In this episode, I discuss moving to Augusta GA. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 4 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor: Audible.com!...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles for August 2, 2017 - DDOP 2: Norton, KS
In this episode, I discuss coming of age in Norton Kansas. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 2 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Norton KS has a web page! Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for June 11 2017 - Heroescon Preview with Derek Coward
In this episode, Derek Coward and I do a preview of this year's HeroesCon with lots of anecdotes and opinions of comic book creators. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, June 11 2017 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for December 28 2016 - Unsatisfied
In this show, we start off with the Flexapleasers Xmas song; moving from the Fitbit to the Garmin Vivosmart HR+ has issues; 2016 was a weird year but is just the beginning; being a skeptic can make you a buzzkill; resolutions are a horrible way to create new habits; I still struggle with my weight...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Bonus Wrap Up
In this episode, I do a recap of Dragon*Con and the DDOP as I drive home. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, September 6 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Dragon*Con Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 30
In this episode, I do a recording from the car as I drive to Dragon*Con; I wrap up the Dog Days of Podcasting for the year, thank you! Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, September 2 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 28
In this episode, I talk about my preparation for Dragon*Con and what I am planning to do when I get there. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 31 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Dragon*Con Auphonic podcast...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 26
In this episode, I talk about my first experiences with alcohol Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 29 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 25
In this episode, I talk about the fist fights I have been in as a kid. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 28 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 24
In this episode, I talk about becoming a dog person. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 27 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of Podcasting New Sponsor:...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 22
In this episode, I talk about the libraries that were available to me in my small towns in the Midwest. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 25 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 21
In this episode, I talk about working at an ice delivery service in college and living a blue collar life. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 24 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 19
In this episode, I talk about my day a little and talk about the effects of being a motorcycle rider. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 22 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 18
In this episode, I discuss my background in the Christian church. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 21 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon This is the actual church Why I Dont Believe in God episode Auphonic podcast...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 17
In this episode, I talk about the effects of fatherhood at a fairly advanced age. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 20 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 15
In this episode, I discuss the influence of growing up in Nebraska and Kansas. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 16 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Kansas Nebraska Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 14
In this episode, I talk about a lifetime of reading and learning in honor of Punkin's first day of school. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 17 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Omaha World-Herald Auphonic podcast...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 13
In this episode, I discuss my time in Lafayette LA. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 16 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Lafayette LA Lafayette in Wikipedia Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 10
In this episode, I discuss J.G. Ballard and his novel Crash. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 13 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon JG Ballard site Crash by JG Ballard Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 9
In this episode, I talk about a pair of high school teachers who had a big influence on me. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 12 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Norton Community High School Auphonic podcast...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 7
In this episode, I discuss the notion of having lived in many places as a factor in forming my personality. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 10 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 6
In this episode, I talk about the strategy of saying yes to crazy notions. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 9 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles - DDOP 2016 Day 3
In this episode, I discuss the Apple 2 computers in my high school computer lab. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil Genius Chronicles podcast, August 6 2016 Links mentioned in this episode: Support this show on Patreon Auphonic podcast production tool is so good! Dog Days of...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for August 1 2016 - Shut Up and Accept Your Grim Fate
In this episode, I play a song from Paul Westerberg; I give a podcast pro trip on editing; I discuss the feedback from the previous show on libertarianism; I talk about how getting Clinton supporters to say good things about her is like pulling teeth; I give the alternate message that could have...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for March 31 2016 - Strongly Held but Poorly Understood
In this episode, I play a song from Camper Van Beethoven; I read the Patrons and tell a story of turning the corner of puberty; I use Eddie Pepitone as a jumping off point for having strong beliefs you don't really understand; I talk about limiting outrage and then a few things that made it through...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for February 18 2016 - Sculpting My Personality
In this episode, I play a song from Cheap Trick; I talk about my recent business trip and whether I am an extrovert and making myself be the person I want to be over the course of decades; I tell a fugazi tale of losing my Kindle and getting another. Here is the direct MP3 download for the Evil...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for January 23 2016 - The Minimal Utopia
In this episode, I play a song by the Continental Drifters; I mention the Mad at Dad Celebrity Deathpool; I talk about the idea of colonizing somewhere with a few of your closest friends; I discuss the results of my Macbook upgrade; I close with a discussion of my media lockdown and why I now avoid...
read articleEvil Genius Chronicles Podcast for October 25 2015 - Discipline and Load
In this episode, I play a song by Dan Baird; I talk about the new episode of Mad at Dad; I discuss starting new podcast at the same time as beginning a new role at work; I relate a story about the highest load I ever took in college; do I speak for my company or not?; podcasting history is being...
read articleComic Book Podcasts
Remember a few months back when I was actively looking for comic book related podcasts? Well, here is the motherlode at Comics Podcast Network. Dang. A few months ago I couldn't find any, and now there are enough to warrant a...
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