So what do you do when you just had brain surgery and can't sleep cause of machines beeping and tubes pouring out of you?

Why you record a podcast from your hospital bed of course.

This week, I break down the past 48 hours of my life as I lay in the ICU and tell you about what it was like to have a coil inserted into the base of my brain, the wild journey of just making it into the operating room and being sedated for the first time, and the many fascinating nurses and patients that I encountered during my stay.

All this and so much more...

At the end of the show I work through some of my current feelings about the state of the show and where things go from here in the new year.

Any feedback is not only welcomed but encouraged.

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This week, it's all about the anonymous box.

Listener submissions lead me down a rabbit hole of chocolate anus candy, vibrating tails, and ways to get out of a speeding ticket. 

All this and much much more.

This may be the last episode till the new year. If I find the time, I may check in between now and then but, either way,  thanks for a great year and let's keep healing into 2024!

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This week I have a medical procedure done that activates my podcast brain and causes me to lose a bit of dignity along the way.

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This week, we break format a bit to tell one long story.

This week is all about my health and the crazy journey that having ridiculously and dangerously high blood pressure has led me to and the damage it has done along the way.

Many side stories and tangents along the way.

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Before the show takes a brief hiatus for possibly a few weeks, I talk about my inability to dress myself properly, bathroom habits of my coworkers that make me feel weird and Oats has enough and abandons me.

All this and much much more.

No show next week and possibly the next week but regardless we will return for sure in November with new goodness for your ear holes.

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Random ramblings about my health, my dislike of the new layout of my local Walmart, shadow dicks and other absurd topics.

Plus one listener REALLY, REALLY dislikes trucks.

All this and much much more.

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It's been a long day at work so I recorded a quick episode about whatever pops into my mind at the time...but mainly death and commercials.

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This week, I discuss my feelings on the fall season, we get an update from Fellow Wanderer and I determine that I identify as a cat.

Then the public bathroom portion of this weeks show. First, I have an experience in a bathroom that actually is probably positive and a WYR that is absolutely my worst nightmare.

Finally we close with very wise advice from an anonymous listener.

All this and much much more. 

Thanks for listening as always! Appreciate all of you!

This week I make a shocking confession and update you on my week overall.

Then I break down everything that I've been watching over the last couple of weeks. This includes television and movies and as always NO SPOILERS. I promise.

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This week I take my mom to see Eric Clapton and make a dumb mistake, I discover the joys of being fancy, and I discuss the life and influence of the late great Pee Wee Herman.

Along the way rants about wine and people who drink it, concert etiquette and of course Star Wars.

Finally, we turn to the anonymous box for a dating horror story from a listener.

 AFC NATION...do you have any advice or insight for this listener? What are your thoughts?

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We are back!

This week we dive deep into the anonymous box for a wide array of topics.

Rants about the medical industry, how to give proper blowjobs, the appeal of older women and of course...Star Wars.  

This one really is all over the place but it's lot of fun. Hope you enjoy the ride!

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This week on the show,  I encounter an anonymous box in real life, and then I give my thoughts and reactions to the the Guns And Roses concert I attended.

Then a question by a listener leads me to a story about the time that I rode a terrifying ride at an amusement park and everything that led me to that very horrible decision.

All this and much much more

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Jam packed show this week!

First we get some more feedback to Fellow Wanderer's dilemma and we hear from the lady herself.

Then we dive into listener's thoughts on the Barbie movie and why my mind has changed somewhat since I've had some time to digest seeing it.

Then a listener's take on the new Ninja Turtles movie reminds me of a date I went on that was very hard to get through for reasons you may not expect.

Finally we debut a new segment where I tell you two stories about my day and you tell me "Am I an asshole?"

Unfortunately, I think I already know the answer.

All this and much much more.

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Finally the long awaited episode is here!

A few weeks ago, long time listener and contributor to the show, Fellow Wanderer, wrote it with a dilemma about reentering the dating scene. She asked for some opinions on the matter, and this week AFC nation delivered!

Many different views and takes on this situation. Lots of hilarious and profound points of view.  A super fun episode to put together and record.

Do you agree or disagree with everyone's assessment of the situation? What advice would you give Fellow Wanderer? Drop me a line and let me know!

Homework Assignment: Did you see the Barbie movie? What are your thoughts? Did you love it? Hate it? In between? Tell me all about it.

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This is just a quickie explaining why there is no new episode this week, and why I suck at talking.

Plus a quick preview of next week's episode which you won't want to miss!

Thanks for listening to this dumb little bit of nothingness!

A loaded and fun show this week!

First I update you on my health and make a confession about why I was very pleased with my doctor. Then we dive into the mailbag for listener's thoughts on holes in clothes, songs that make you laugh and I break down some not funny songs that I find absolutely hilarious.

Finally, I read a letter from a female listener with a conundrum that she wants some male perspective on. I've put together a panel of anonymous men to give their advice in the coming weeks but this week, I give you my take on everything and hope you will chime in with yours as well!

Let me know what you think! Was my advice wrong or spot on? What do you think? What insight do you have? Help a fellow member of AFC Nation out!

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This week, I fail to be more masculine, I witness pure happiness at a concert, and I tell you a story about a time sex in a public place went wrong.

I also do some WYRs, go over some listener homework submissions and discuss the magic of live music.

Stay tuned to the end of the show for an announcement on upcoming shows and you can contribute to the show to help a listener.

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This week, I'm live from Punta Cana detailing my vacation and all my observations of my first solo stay in a resort.

I recount my all of my experiences including the dynamic between vacationing couples, how it feels to be flying solo in another country, and my interactions with a man known only as Mr. Solution. 

The last part of my trip was completely frustrating and insane so I spend the last half of the podcast breaking it down in excruciating detail as I struggle to just get my bag and go home but instead end up testing the limits of my patience and sanity.

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This week, I'm preparing for my first ever solo stay at a resort and I'm working through my irritation so I don't bring it on vacation with me.

This week, I'm ranting about fireworks, my fears of flying, bizarre condiments and much much more.

Next week...The Vacation Episode live from the Dominican Republic.

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This week, I get two very mysterious voicemails which I break down and play live on the air.

A listener writes in and asks AFC nation about the condition of their underwear compared to her husbands.

And we end with a breakdown of the absolute most impossible Would You Rather of all time.

All this and much much more.

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This week, I discover that I have a problem with my brain and I tackle a listener question on what I  would want people to say about me when I'm not around.

Then I discuss my views on the Avatar franchise including an issue with the first movie that many people have forgotten about.

All this and much much more. 

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Before you listen to this week's episode, I HIGHLY recommend listening to last week's episode The Four Wise Women first so you can follow along with the ongoing story.

This week, I discuss my technological issues in revamping and editing the show, and I get some great music and show recommendations from listeners.

Then a "doctor" chimes in with their take on last week's episode which leads to a discussion on the importance of therapy.

Finally, we hear not once, but twice from Mr. X from last week, as he updates us on how the advice affected him, makes some clarifications on his situation and tells us his final decision and where he intends to go from here. 

A very fun episode, that I hope you enjoy!

Brand New Homework Assignment for future show:  What is the one thing you would want people to think about you? What is the one trait that you would want people to associate with you?

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Homework Assignment 3: Tell me your thoughts on the show. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give me some feedback about the show and tell me how you discovered it.

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It's the one you've all been waiting for. One topic this week but a lot of fresh perspectives.

Should the listener who wrote in a few weeks ago tell his coworker his feelings or should he keep it to himself? 

Well the hand picked panel of female panelists chimes in with their responses and trust me YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS.

We also hear from the listener himself as well as my perspectives and stories of my own that relate to this topic.

What do you think? Agree or disagree with the panel? Did we miss something? Is there another option? What would you do in this situation?

LET ME KNOW!!!!

Brand New Homework Assignment for future show:  What is the one thing you would want people to think about you? What is the one trait that you would want people to associate with you?

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Homework Assignment 3: Tell me your thoughts on the show. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give me some feedback about the show and tell me how you discovered it.

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This week, I encounter an overenthusiastic baseball fan at a concert, and I play a round of F, Marry, Kill that is nearly impossible.

Then we revisit last weeks email from a listener asking for help with his dilemma about approaching an attractive co worker.  Myself and an anonymous listener give our thoughts on his options and I discuss what I would do if I were him.

Next week 4 anonymous female listeners give their opinions on the listeners dilemma. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS. 

Brand New Homework Assignment for future show:  What is the one thing you would want people to think about you? What is the one trait that you would want people to associate with you?

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Homework Assignment 3: Tell me your thoughts on the show. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give me some feedback about the show and tell me how you discovered it.

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Loaded show this week!

First we get some feedback from previous episodes and tackle a listener question about the practice of artists using prerecorded tracks at their concerts.

Then I break down my week including a very embarrassing misunderstanding with myself and a couple at a local park and two gentlemen who  prove to me that you never judge a book by it's cover.

Then we hear from an anonymous female listener who gives her opinion on last week's very divisive WYR.

Last but certainly not least, we wrap things up with a call for help to AFC nation from a listener who has something he wants to get off his chest to a co worker but doesn't know if he should.

 In order to tackle, this question, I had to do something I've never done on this show before...Listen to find out what that is and how you can help!

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK: GO TO 55 MINUTES AND 13 SECONDS IN THE PODCAST AND LISTEN TO THE EMAIL FROM A LISTENER AND TELL ME WHAT HE SHOULD DO. HE PUT THE CALL OUT FOR HELP FROM AFC NATION, LET'S HELP HIM OUT! 

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Homework Assignment 2: Tell me your thoughts on the show. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give me some feedback about the show and tell me how you discovered it.

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Not much to talk about this week, so it's mostly a show full of Would You Rathers?

Along the way I recount being harassed by a group of school age children as a grown man,  I turn in my music homework assignment for the week and of course, I make the most impossible of choices from the demented and twisted minds of AFC nation.

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Homework Assignment 2: Tell me your thoughts on the show. Good. Bad. Indifferent. Give me some feedback about the show and tell me how you discovered it.

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This week, I begin the show by recapping my overly stressful and irritating week and take many detours and left turns along the way. 

From there, listeners weigh in on this weeks homework assignment which causes me to nerd out over the brilliance of Bruce Springsteen and a listener and I agree that we just don't get the hype surrounding Jon Wick.

Then we debut a new segment that will sure to be a hit where I read you my favorite ads from Backpage.  I expect this to be a reoccurring segment, so please tell me what you think.

Homework Assignment for the coming weeks: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

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Back after a short break, and ready to say words!

This week, a pizza delivery guy almost ruins my evening, I relive the dark days of having to learn about sex before the internet, and I try to understand why Bud Light is upsetting so many people.

Then we wrap up with a website recommendation from a listener that makes me rethink ever using a public restroom, but for a very different reason than you may think.

All this and probably much more!

Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

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As I try to get myself out of a deep funk this week, I ponder the meaning of a common phrase, compare Star Wars to a failing relationship and tell you some new shows I've been watching lately.

Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

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This week is all about Cereal...well mostly.

First we open the mailbag to some feedback from listeners which leads me to tell a story about a very scary situation that recently happened to me. 

Then AFC nation breaks down more of their favorite cereals including the odd eating habits of one listener's family member and a breakdown of adult cereals vs. childhood cereals. 

All this and much much more.

No official homework assignment this week, so it's open lines for the next few weeks. Let me know what you want to talk about. What's on your mind!

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This is a "lost episode" that I recorded about two years ago but never released. Some of the stuff I talk about in the beginning may sound a little dated and that's why.

Basically, this is a story of a date I went on in the year 2020 right in the middle of Covid.  I harbor no ill will towards the person in the story but we just were not a good romantic connection and I think once you listen to the episode, you will understand why.

We will resume our previously scheduled Cereal talk and other shenanigans next week. 

Homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

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This week, I find out I've been unfriended and I don't take it well, I learn when the 1900s  were and I debate the pros and cons of loud or silent farts.

Then we turn the show over to the listeners as three very different and very profound responses to the homework assignment explain what the words Happy Ever After mean to some of AFC nation. 

Thank you to everyone who listens and especially everyone who took the time to submit a response.

Next week...More cereal talk.

Homework assignment continued for next week: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

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This is a special bonus episode of my appearance on We Hope This Finds You Well. 

We decide to comandeer AFC and take over the airwaves in this special AFC/WHTFYW simulcast episode. We tackle the music questions that Grimace has been going over on his show. Special guests: Grimace and Cousin Tony. Enjoy!

Please go show these guys some love, and support their podcast!

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This week, some feedback from a female listener, some WYR and F, Marry, Kill, and an attempt to watch yet another viewer recommended video.

Then we get into the first part of our ongoing homework assignment. What does "Happily Ever After" mean to you? AFC nation weighs in with some really profound and interesting responses. 

Then we dive back into the cereal talk as listeners break down their favorite and least favorite cereals and we discuss some odd quirks and habits of cereal lovers.

Both of these topics will be continued next week so feel free to contribute your answers and join in on the discussion!

Homework assignment continued for next week: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

Later this week or next week a special bonus episode with myself and the crew from We Hope This Finds You Well break down the songs that make us angry, sad, happy and everything in between. Look for it on Wednesday of this week or next. 

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Well, this week goes off the rails pretty quickly...just warning you.

This week we open with some movies I've seen recently and my thoughts on them. Then I watch yet another disgusting internet video requested by a listener and I tell you a story about a late night encounter that hurt my face.

Then I discuss two very interesting characters I work with and try to dissect their behavior and we wrap up with some talk about people's favorite cereals which leads me down a rabbit hole of a brand of cereal that is too insane to be true but yet somehow is.

All this and much much more

Homework assignment for next week: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

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This week we start with a quick update on my health from last week and then do another round of WYR which leads me to revisit an old internet sensation that makes me almost vomit live on air. 

Then I tell you about an encounter with a Dollar Tree employee who is at the end of her rope, a listener vents their frustration over trying to attain their goals and we wrap up with a story about a recent AFC character who hopefully has exited my life for good.

All this and much, much more. 

Homework assignment for a future show: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

Bonus Bonus Homework Assignment: Is there a band that you like and appreciate now but avoided for whatever reason a child/teenager.

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

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This week, I tell you about some stuff I've been watching on streaming and do some spoiler free reviews of some recent theatrical releases.

Then another round of WYR, and we wrap up with a story of what led me to visit a doctor for the first time in a while.

Homework assignment for a future show: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

Bonus homework assignment: Tell me your top three favorite cereals and why. And tell me your top three least favorite cereals and why.

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

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This week is all about driving.  We're talking about  the things that piss you off, the things that you do that piss others off and everything in between.

Along the way, I discuss Valentines day, my new landlord, and other random pop culture topics. 

Then we dive into the mailbag for letters about the obnoxious driving habits of others, a listener teaches us a new term for merging, and I tell you about the best middle finger I've ever received while driving.

Plus many tangents and stories along the way including me losing a very important battle in the middle of the show.

Thank you to everyone who contributed the show this week!

Homework assignment for a future show: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

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This week, I tell some stories about my relationship to coffee, another round of WYR, and I discover a super fun way to entertain myself by reading reviews of my workplace.

Then I tell you a story about a very awkward encounter with my neighbor "Tom" who lectures me about being a loner and makes me very uncomfortable by telling me about his favorite scene in a particular movie.

All this and much much more.

Homework assignment for a future show number 1: I want to know about your driving. Do you have road rage? Do you consider yourself or your partner a better driver? Do you know someone whose driving makes you crazy? What do they do? What are their driving quirks that make you crazy and what are yours that make them crazy? Tell me everything!

Homework assignment for a future show number two: What does happy ever after mean to you? What did you want to be when you grew up compared to how your life turned out? For better or worse did things in your life turn out as you expected? Tell me as little or as much as you like!

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

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This week, we break format for a marathon episode that I think you're really gonna like.

When you do a couple months of music themed episodes and you need to wrap it all up with a conversation about all things concerts, music, and other assorted adventures...WHO ARE YOU GOING TO CALL?

The incomparable Joe Saxman makes his long awaited return to the show to break down all the concerts, songs and general misadventures that have shaped our friendship over the last 26 years.

We talk about far too much to even begin to list, so just sit back and listen to two old friends take you on a nostalgic journey through the music and movies that have shaped their lives over the last two and a half decades. 

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

Homework assignment for a future show: I want to know about your driving. Do you have road rage? Do you consider yourself or your partner a better driver? Do you know someone whose driving makes you crazy? What do they do? What are their driving quirks that make you crazy and what are yours that make them crazy? Tell me everything!

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This week on the show I do some quick housekeeping that you will not want to skip over.

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE ANONYMOUS BOX!

Then, I discuss my new found gambling addiction, talk about bands that I love but no longer really listen to and review the first two episodes of the new HBO show The Last Of Us.

I try to do a very SPOILER FREE review but please listen to that part at your own discretion.

Then another round of Would You Rather that are full of impossible choices as always. 

Finally, friend of the show, Dominic Yosi chimes in with his picks for the songs that shape his emotions and his life and his very strong feelings about one particular Sarah Mclachlan song.

All of the the songs from our music episodes can be found on Spotify in a playlist titled A Fireside Soundtrack. If you can't find it or need the link, shoot me a line and I will gladly send it to you.

Homework assignment for a future show: I want to know about your driving. Do you have road rage? Do you consider yourself or your partner a better driver? Do you know someone whose driving makes you crazy? What do they do? What are their driving quirks that make you crazy and what are yours that make them crazy? Tell me everything!

Joe Saxman joins me next week to talk all things  concerts, music, growing up in the 90's and much much more.

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It's the final week (for now) of our music episodes and we end with a real banger. 

But first, a coworker of mine goes through holiday withdrawal, we get some feedback from AFC nation on past episodes and another round of Would You Rather that leaves me feeling very uncomfortable as always.

Then we wrap up our music series with the picks of AFC favorite and future guest Joe Saxman.  I'm pretty sure you won't be able to hear Metallica or look at clowns the same way after this episode.

Saxman joins me for a 4 hour chat all about music, concerts, growing up and much much more. That episode drops on this feed in 2 weeks. 

A very fun episode that I think you will enjoy.

Homework assignment for a future show: I want to know about your driving. Do you have road rage? Do you consider yourself or your partner a better driver? Do you know someone whose driving makes you crazy? What do they do? What are their driving quirks that make you crazy and what are yours that make them crazy? Tell me everything!

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Our journey through the music of your lives is starting to wind down but not before we hear from a listener who shares songs that make her cry, make her laugh and remind her of the most important people in her life.

Before we get there, I do another round of Would You Rather and introduce you to a very lonely man with a very powerful tongue who I came across on social media.

No official homework assignment this week so that means it's open lines.  Got something on your mind you desperately need advice on? Have a topic or question you'd like addressed on the show? Have a WYR scenario you'd like me to answer?

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This week, I try to get through the episode before the flu overtakes me.  

First, my weekend is interrupted by my neighbor Gladys and her wild stories of partying on the holidays.

Then some more impossible choices as we dive into the mailbag for a game of Would You Rather?

Finally we wrap up with some listener submissions of songs that get us excited and pumped up.

All this and much much more.

Ongoing homework assignment: Tell me about what songs make you sad. What songs make you happy. What songs can you no longer listen to anymore for whatever reason. Is there a song that always brings you back to earth and grounds you? Is there a song that always makes you happy no matter the situation?  Is there a band or artist that you just don't get? A band or artist that you feel like you should like but don't? Tell me all about the songs that affect you in all different ways.

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