I always wanted a van with a wizard airbrushed on the side of it, and one day I achieved one half of that dream. This is the story of said vanās first voyage, and the magic required to get Letters to Voltron to the gig. Also, kings of love lay out a path in this weekās reading.
Episode 91 - T.P. Identification Card
This week I delve back into my days as a mischievous youth hell-bent on not being convincing myself I wasnāt a giant pussy, and what better way to prove that than with some good old fashion vandalism. I might have jumped the gun at being a super villain though, because leaving my calling card was not the best move. Plus, this weekās reading has us dive into our subconscious while drinking out of cups!
Episode 90 - The Christmas Ale Challenge and the Birth of the Long and Uncomfortable
Some traditions are rich in history and purpose while others are just about getting drunk. Itās St. Paddyās Day today, but Iāll be pulling from another holiday for a tale of competitive drinking, and hugs all around. Strength and Love are strong in todayās reading with a touch of Sun to make it all better.
Episode 89 - Better Late Than Starving
I have a horrible sense of direction, so of course when I was twenty-one I got a job as a delivery driver fro Jasonās Deli. Despite my shortcoming I figured it out, and it went on to be my most favorite job ever. They werenāt all winners though, and one evening I was swallowed up by a neighborhood for three hours trying to find the house. The end result was . . . not pretty.
Episode 88 - Eggs and Tape. What a Combo!
This weekās story comes from my younger days of getting into mischief. I guess to be honest we just invented new methods of mischief, and this is the story of one of those inventions. Also, pentacles with a cup come together in royal fashion in this weekās reading.
Episode 87 - Please Don't Look Behind Door Number One
This week I step back into my days as a clerk at the good olā software store, and how the unruly actions of myself and fellow co-workers may or may not have caused a District Manager to quit. Plus, wands and magic are flying around this weekās reading!
Episode 86 - I'm Not a Sportsman
We canāt all be sportsman, right? This week I give some background into the recording of a classic Letters to Voltron record as well as learning when not to hang out in the pool with your band mate.
Episode 85 - But Dude, You Friended Me
Despite the amount of weirdos and creepers on social media these days itās still an amazing tool when used correctly. If you donāt like or agree with what someone says or does all you have to do is not look at their posts, right? It seems thatās not the case with a lot of people who feel the need to express why they donāt like it in venomous messages and unnecessarily scathing comments, which happens to be what our story is about this week.
Episode 84 - Manifesting Paula Abdul
Is it possible to manifest physical objects into existence? Nothing useful, but mostly pop music pressed on a dead medium. Iām not sure, but I have a story where a nine-year-old me Straight Up may have made it happen. Plus, check out my NEW book, As Seen On T.V., from Grindhouse Press!
Episode 83 - Days of the Dead Atalanta 2019 Recap
Iām back from Days of the Dead Atlanta 2019, and Iām ready to tell you all about it! Tune in to hear my breakdown of all three days along with all the weird, fuzzy parts in between.
Episode 82 - The Long, Drunk, Walk. A Donk's Prequel
Remember that time we went to Donkās when johnwayneisdead was on tour? This week I give a detailed account of the events leading up to that glorious adventure including a walk to end all walks. Plus, my NEW book, As Seen On T.V., is out now from Grindhouse Press so check it out!
Episode 81 - Bizarrocon 11 Recap Adventures
Iām fresh back from my 6th BizarroCon in a row, which was the 11th overall, and I canāt wait to tell you all about it. This is easily one of my favorite events every year, and this was no exception. Tune in to hear all about what a time I had!
Episode 80 - Captain Safety Patrol!
This week I tell a tale of my time as Safety Patrol Captain in fifth grade, and an innocent misstep that landed me in hot water with āthe manā. Also, I get denied a table at a convention because of my ācontentā.
Episode 79 - You Can't Always Get What You Want Because You Don't Want It
This week I talk about being signed to an Independent Label with the band I was playing in several years ago. It didnāt turn out to be the experience of our dreams, and it left the band in pieces, but the knowledge gained proves to be invaluable.
Episode 78 - First Third World Problems
A few years back I ventured waaaayyyy out of my comfort zone when I went on a trip to Nicaragua. As a guy who doesnāt enjoy doing āoutside thingsā you can imagine how it went. There were some bright times too, but Iād rather see the movie.
Episode 77 - How the Service Industry Ruined Christmas for Me
Itās the most wonderful time of the year . . . if you donāt have to deal with a million mouth breathers who have apparently never interacted with another human being. Thatās right, this week Iām talking working in the service industry during the holiday season, and how it squeezes any of every form of good cheer from your entire being.
Episode 76 - Jekyll and Hyde Comic and Horror Con Recap
Iām fresh back from the 2018 Jekyll and Hyde Comic and Horror Convention, and am ready to tell you all about it. I detail the trip starting from Nick P and I leaving Houston and all the chili-drenched, hotdogginā good times along the way. What a time was had!
Episode 75 - In the Court of the Homecoming King
This week I look back into my high school days again at a time when I was introduced to the world of high school royalty in the form of the homecoming court. There was no way I would be nominated, but that was my name they called over the loudspeaker. I was caught off guard, out of my element, and dressed to depress, but from all of this a small spark of confidence was birthed.
Episode 74 - Poo Shoe
Stepping in dog shit isnāt the end of the world, and is mostly funny when it happens. That is unless youāre me in seventh grade. This week I pull from the archives of my childhood when I was an emo, giant pussy who cried at the drop of a dime, or in this case a shit.
Episode 73 - Nick P, Galveston, and Me
In a special episode I have one of my best buds ever, Nick P, over to Wayne Manor to help tell a story we experienced together. It was a rowdy, and poorly remembered trip to Galveston, but we managed to put the pieces together enough to agree on what happened. At least I think we agree . . .