Welcome to the Podcast Swamp! We have officially hit Peak Audio. Remember when starting a podcast required a microphone, a concept, and something resembling a unique perspective? Those days are gone. Today, all you need is a working vocal cord, an internet connection, and the unwavering confidence that the world desperately needs your hot take […]
When I turned 70, I sat in my favorite chair, looked back at my life, and whispered to myself, “So… this is the beginning of the final stretch.” And slowly, the truths I had avoided all my life began to surface. Kids? They’re busy writing their own story. Health? Slips away faster than sand through […]
The phrase ” domestic cat ” is an oxymoron. George Will Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God. Anonymous The cat is the only non-gregarious domestic animal. Francis Galton You call to a dog and the dog will break his neck getting to you. Dogs just want to please. Call a cat […]
The Man. The Myth. The mid-eighties in Sausalito had a specific rhythm. It was a mix of salt air, tourist energy, and the steady, rhythmic clinking of glassware at Horizons. As a bartender there, I thought I’d seen every kind of character. Then I met Walt Stack. For those who didn’t grow up in Northern […]
Optimism: The noble temptation to see too much in everything. G.R. Chesterton Optimism: The doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what’s ugly. Ambrose Bierce The place where optimism flourishes most is the lunatic asylum. Havelock Ellis I find nothing more depressing than optimism. Paul Fussel The reason we all like to think so […]
Carlos Santana and “The Magnificent” Marcus Malone The Greatest Story never told— one of the most touching, overlooked stories in rock history: the reunion between legendary guitarist Carlos Santana and his long-lost bandmate Marcus “The Magnificent” Malone — a man who helped shape the early sound of Santana’s band but whose life took a tragic […]
Why Your Cat Sleeps All the Time By Mark, Cat Behavior Analyst (self-appointed) Let’s face it: your cat sleeps more than your Uncle Larry after Thanksgiving dinner. But unlike Larry, your cat isn’t just digesting gravy — she’s plotting. That’s right. Beneath those twitching paws and face-covered naps lies a creature operating on a sleep […]
Old & In the Way: A Loving Tribute on Their 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago, in the winter of 1973, a group of musical visionaries came together to form what would become one of the most beloved bluegrass bands of all time — Old & In the Way. Though their time together was brief, their […]
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it feels like to have your brain turned into a warm bowl of oatmeal while sitting in a vibrating velvet chair, I have found your soundtrack. I’m talking about “Already Gone” by Wooden Shjips (yes, with a ‘j’—because regular ‘i’s are too high-energy for this level of chill). Most bands feel the […]
A cheerful, over-the-top ode to being prepared for absolutely anything. WeatherTech turns everyday chaos into comedy gold, showing that with the right gear, even the wildest “what now?” moments become a victory lap. It’s clean, clever, and proudly American-made — the kind of ad that makes you smile and maybe check your floor mats. The […]
