Carolina Ciucci

Anne Brontë

Writer Carolina Ciucci talks about Anne Brontë. For years the least known of the Brontë sisters, Anne has now taken her rightful place in the literary pantheon as both a highly skilled author and a keen social critic. Carolina talks about her own interest in the Brontës; about Anne’s life and writing; and about the legacy of Anne’s work.

Writer Carolina Ciucci talks about Anne Brontë. For years the least known of the Brontë sisters, Anne has now taken her rightful place in the literary pantheon as both a highly skilled author and a keen social critic. Carolina talks about her own interest in the Brontës; about Anne’s life and writing; and about the legacy of Anne’s work.

A Brief Chat #231: Carolina Ciucci on Anne Brontë

Chaundra Crouch talks about centering pleasure, but not at the expense of others or of the world at large. They discuss food and relationships and sex and sensuality and finding ethical and pleasurable ways to navigate all of those areas. They also talk about the marriage of ethical hedonism and spiritual or religious practice.  PatreonSupport the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. CreditsLogo: Sarah WalterTheme Music: Jason Crane

Chaundra Crouch talks about centering pleasure, but not at the expense of others or of the world at large. They discuss food and relationships and sex and sensuality and finding ethical and pleasurable ways to navigate all of those areas. They also talk about the marriage of ethical hedonism and spiritual or religious practice. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #230: Chaundra Crouch on ethical hedonism

Cory Anderson

Actor and baker Cory Anderson talks about dealing with the effects of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which she contracted as a result of getting COVID. It’s had a dramatic effect on her life, not least because of the struggle just to get a diagnosis. It’s also led to Cory becoming part of a growing community of folks with ME who are educating the medical community and the public, and also advocating for better treatment. LINKS  Instagram: @coryanderson &amp; @babydeerbakery Twitter: @coryanderson_ Baby Deer Bakery’s website: https://www.babydeerbakery.com/ A place so start for ME resources is MEAction (Instagram &amp; their list of links)  Patreon  Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

Actor and baker Cory Anderson talks about dealing with the effects of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which she contracted as a result of getting COVID. It’s had a dramatic effect on her life, not least because of the struggle just to get a diagnosis. It’s also led to Cory becoming part of a growing community of folks with ME who are educating the medical community and the public, and also advocating for better treatment. LINKS <ul> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coryanderson_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@coryanderson</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/babydeerbakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@babydeerbakery</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/coryanderson_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@coryanderson_</a></li> <li>Baby Deer Bakery’s website: <a href="https://www.babydeerbakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.babydeerbakery.com/</a></li> <li>A place so start for ME resources is MEAction (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/MeActNet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://linktr.ee/meactnet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">their list of links</a>)</li> </ul> Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #229: Cory Anderson on Long COVID and ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis)

Aaron Staebell

Patrick McCurry

Jason Crane

In this episode, Aaron and Patrick join me to talk about the deep and beautiful friendship we’ve created in a text chat that was originally meant to do some planning for my jazz podcast.

In this episode, Aaron and Patrick join me to talk about the deep and beautiful friendship we’ve created in a text chat that was originally meant to do some planning for my jazz podcast.

A Brief Chat #228: Aaron Staebell & Patrick McCurry & Jason Crane on male friendship

In this episode I revisit five short audio essays from 2019 about my religious history, and then add an update on where I’m at now in 2023. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

In this episode I revisit five short audio essays from 2019 about my religious history, and then add an update on where I’m at now in 2023. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #227: My Religious History (2023)

Gretchen Gustavson

On this episode I talk with my sister, Gretchen Gustavson, about her job as a speech pathologist. She helps dispel some of the mystery around speech issues and how they’re dealt with. She also talks about the somewhat surprising way she decided to become a speech pathologist. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

On this episode I talk with my sister, Gretchen Gustavson, about her job as a speech pathologist. She helps dispel some of the mystery around speech issues and how they’re dealt with. She also talks about the somewhat surprising way she decided to become a speech pathologist. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #226: Gretchen Gustavson on speech pathology

Althea Collier

Althea Collier hiked the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2022, starting when she was 17 and finishing when she was 18. In this interview she talks about how she decided to do it; expectation versus reality on the trail; meeting trail angels and other hikers; and her advice for others who might be thinking about a similar journey. You can read Althea’s trail blog at thetrek.co and follow her on Instagram at @altsoco. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

Althea Collier hiked the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail in 2022, starting when she was 17 and finishing when she was 18. In this interview she talks about how she decided to do it; expectation versus reality on the trail; meeting trail angels and other hikers; and her advice for others who might be thinking about a similar journey. You can read Althea’s <a href="https://thetrek.co/author/althea-collier/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trail blog at thetrek.co</a> and follow her on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/altsoco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@altsoco</a>. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #225: Althea Collier on hiking the Appalachian Trail

Faraaz Abdool

Faraaz Abdool is a birder, author, guide, and environmentalist. In this interview we talk about how he developed an interest in birding; finding a community of people interested in the natural world; making a major career shift; the pros and cons of ecotourism; and more. Find Faraaz online via his website and on Instagram. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

Faraaz Abdool is a birder, author, guide, and environmentalist. In this interview we talk about how he developed an interest in birding; finding a community of people interested in the natural world; making a major career shift; the pros and cons of ecotourism; and more. Find Faraaz online via <a href="https://www.faraazabdool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his website</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/faraazabdool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #224: Faraaz Abdool on birding in Trinidad & Tobago

Hester Blum

Hester Blum is a professor of English at Penn State. She recently edited, and wrote the introduction for, the new Oxford World’s Classics edition of Moby-Dick. In this interview, we talk about new ways to interpret Melville’s classic through our modern lens; polar exploration; our responsibility to cultures other than our own; and more.

<a href="https://www.hesterblum.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hester Blum</a> is a professor of English at Penn State. She recently edited, and wrote the introduction for, the new Oxford World’s Classics edition of Moby-Dick. In this interview, we talk about new ways to interpret Melville’s classic through our modern lens; polar exploration; our responsibility to cultures other than our own; and more.

A Brief Chat #223: Hester Blum takes a fresh look at Moby-Dick

Richard Biever

Richard Biever is an assistant professor of musical theatre at the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University. In this interview, we talk about using the stage as a way to spark community conversations on difficult issues. We also discuss the performance of older plays and musicals in the modern era. And we talk about play readings (as opposed to fully staged performances) as a particularly successful way to invite dialogue with the audience. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at patreon.com/abriefchat. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

Richard Biever is an <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/in_the_spotlight/richard_biever.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">assistant professor of musical theatre</a> at the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University. In this interview, we talk about using the stage as a way to spark community conversations on difficult issues. We also discuss the performance of older plays and musicals in the modern era. And we talk about play readings (as opposed to fully staged performances) as a particularly successful way to invite dialogue with the audience. Patreon Support the show by becoming a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/abriefchat</a>. For $1 a month you get early access to every episode plus a weekly email. For $5 you get all of that plus a monthly bonus episode. Credits Logo: Sarah Walter Theme Music: Jason Crane

A Brief Chat #222: Richard Biever on theater as a tool for social change

A Brief Chat

Owen and Jason report back from their recent trip to Tucson and talk about their upcoming move. Then they chat with Madeline Biever and James McCready about friendship, love, relationships, and navigating all those things in public and private.—This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.Follow Owen on Twitter: @shimmylizard Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchatEmail the show: jason@abriefchat.com

Owen and Jason report back from their recent trip to Tucson and talk about their upcoming move. Then they chat with Madeline Biever and James McCready about friendship, love, relationships, and navigating all those things in public and private.—This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.Follow Owen on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a> Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a>Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #97: A Fuck-Ton Of Spoons

Farwa Zaidi

Farwa Reads

In the premiere of A Brief Chat‘s new first Wednesday book chats, Farwa Reads, reader and reviewer Farwa Zaidi talks about the following books:  Cutting School by Noliwe Rooks How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong  Born and raised in Queens, New York, Farwa Zaidi is the daughter of Muslim immigrants from Pakistan. She has a bachelors degree in political science and works in the non-profit sector. Farwa is an avid reader whose goal is to lift up writers of color. Find more of Farwa’s reviews at farwareads.com or on Instagram at @farwareads. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In the premiere of A Brief Chat‘s new first Wednesday book chats, Farwa Reads, reader and reviewer Farwa Zaidi talks about the following books: <ul> <li>Cutting School by Noliwe Rooks</li> <li>How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi</li> <li>Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall</li> <li>Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong</li> </ul> Born and raised in Queens, New York, Farwa Zaidi is the daughter of Muslim immigrants from Pakistan. She has a bachelors degree in political science and works in the non-profit sector. Farwa is an avid reader whose goal is to lift up writers of color. Find more of Farwa’s reviews at <a href="http://farwareads.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">farwareads.com</a> or on Instagram at <a href="http://instagram.com/farwareads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@farwareads</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #120: Farwa Reads with Farwa Zaidi

In which I dig into my radio archives for an interview with Jamaican musician Brushy One String. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which I dig into my radio archives for an interview with Jamaican musician <a href="https://www.brushyonestring.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brushy One String</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #113: Brushy One String

In which I discuss your impending demise and what you might want to do as a result. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I discuss your impending demise and what you might want to do as a result. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #78: You’re Gonna Die

Whatnot

In which I talk about the positive changes I’ve made over the past two weeks. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which I talk about the positive changes I’ve made over the past two weeks. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #73: An Update On My Health And Whatnot

In which my son turning 17 causes me to reflect on how wrong I was about the course I thought my life would take 17 years ago. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which my son turning 17 causes me to reflect on how wrong I was about the course I thought my life would take 17 years ago. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #76: Predicting The Future Is Hard

Dave Bonta

Dave Bonta is the featured poet on the inaugural weekly edition of Poetry Fridays. Find more of Dave’s work at DaveBonta.com and on Twitter at @morningporch. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

Dave Bonta is the featured poet on the inaugural weekly edition of Poetry Fridays. Find more of Dave’s work at <a href="http://DaveBonta.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DaveBonta.com</a> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/morningporch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@morningporch</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #107: Poetry Fridays with Dave Bonta

Owen and Jason talk about anti-war protests and whether they work. Then Jason continues that conversation with singer/songwriter David Rovics. David and Jason also talk about housing insecurity, direct action, and David’s new album, Strangers &amp; Friends. Our podcast recommendation for this week is Five Years Rapid. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: @shimmylizard Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

Owen and Jason talk about anti-war protests and whether they work. Then Jason continues that conversation with singer/songwriter <a href="http://davidrovics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Rovics</a>. David and Jason also talk about housing insecurity, direct action, and David’s new album, Strangers &amp; Friends. Our podcast recommendation for this week is <a href="https://fiveyearsrapid.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Years Rapid</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a> Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #93: Takin’ It To The Streets

Owen Crane

In which Owen and I talk about the way Owen uses food as an expression of love. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which Owen and I talk about the way Owen uses food as an expression of love. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #72: Food As Love, Part 2 (with Owen Crane)

In which Owen joins me to talk about the benefits of keeping in touch with people using technology, both now during the lockdown and always. This episode was inspired by Jake Yapp’s podcast Not Today, Thank You. Also, despite what I say in the episode, today is April 10. Oh, and you can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which Owen joins me to talk about the benefits of keeping in touch with people using technology, both now during the lockdown and always. This episode was inspired by Jake Yapp’s podcast <a href="https://twitter.com/NotTodayPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not Today, Thank You</a>. Also, despite what I say in the episode, today is April 10. Oh, and you can follow Owen on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #102: Virtual Communities

Owen and Jason take a look back at their lives in 2019, a year that saw new bands, new podcasts, new jobs, family losses, big plans, medical issues, and more. You know, the stuff that happens in life. Owen also introduces us to the podcast Sawbones. And there may or may not be a post-credits sequence. (Hint: There is.) — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: @shimmylizard Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

Owen and Jason take a look back at their lives in 2019, a year that saw new bands, new podcasts, new jobs, family losses, big plans, medical issues, and more. You know, the stuff that happens in life. Owen also introduces us to the podcast <a href="https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/sawbones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sawbones</a>. And there may or may not be a post-credits sequence. (Hint: There is.) — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a> Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #91: Our Year In Review (2019)

In which I take you through a “kitchen table summary” of this article by Ed Yong in The Atlantic that details very clearly where we’re at in this pandemic. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which I take you through a “kitchen table summary” of <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/pandemic-confusing-uncertainty/610819/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this article by Ed Yong in The Atlantic</a> that details very clearly where we’re at in this pandemic. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #115: An Overview Of The Pandemic

Jessica Smith

In which Jessica Smith reads from her new book How To Know The Flowers, available now from Veliz Books. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which <a href="https://looktouch.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Smith</a> reads from her new book How To Know The Flowers, available now from <a href="http://www.velizbooks.com/authors#/how-to-know-the-flowers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veliz Books</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #75: First Friday Poetry with Jessica Smith

In which I talk about the pre-pandemic world and why we should absolutely not want to return to it. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which I talk about the pre-pandemic world and why we should absolutely not want to return to it. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #114: Let’s Not Return To Normal

Owen and Jason talk about getting involved in electoral politics; the difference between politics and direct action; why they’re Bernie supporters; and how Jason’s opinions on electoral activism have changed over the years. This episode was particularly inspired by the latest edition of the Working People podcast. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: @shimmylizard Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

Owen and Jason talk about getting involved in electoral politics; the difference between politics and direct action; why they’re Bernie supporters; and how Jason’s opinions on electoral activism have changed over the years. This episode was particularly inspired by <a href="https://workingpeople.libsyn.com/the-2020-election-building-working-class-power" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the latest edition of the Working People podcast</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a> Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #96: Fuck Yeah, Grandpa!

This week, we listen again to three interviews with Liss Waters Hyde from the Industrial Workers of the World. Liss introduces us to the IWW, talks about building global solidarity, and then explores the challenges and opportunities involved in organizing freelance workers. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: @shimmylizard Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

This week, we listen again to three interviews with <a href="https://twitter.com/tankandfile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liss Waters Hyde</a> from the <a href="http://iww.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Industrial Workers of the World</a>. Liss introduces us to the IWW, talks about building global solidarity, and then explores the challenges and opportunities involved in organizing freelance workers. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Owen on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/shimmylizard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@shimmylizard</a> Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #94: One Big Union

In which Owen and I talk about their family background as it relates to food. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

In which Owen and I talk about their family background as it relates to food. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you.

ABC #71: Food As Love, Part 1 (with Owen Crane)

In which I talk about three somewhat unexpected things I’ve gotten into since the lockdown started: Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Grateful Dead. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which I talk about three somewhat unexpected things I’ve gotten into since the lockdown started: Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Grateful Dead. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #108: Discworld, Star Trek & The Grateful Dead

Caroline Shea

Caroline Shea talks about her first book, Lambflesh (Kelsay Books, 2019). This interview delves into personal versus public truth; writing into obsession; the nature of the body; and more.

<a href="https://caroline-fitzgerald-shea.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caroline Shea</a> talks about her first book, <a href="https://kelsaybooks.com/products/lambflesh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lambflesh</a> (Kelsay Books, 2019). This interview delves into personal versus public truth; writing into obsession; the nature of the body; and more.

ABC #92: First Friday Poetry with Caroline Shea

Cedric Johnson

In which I talk with Dr. Cedric Johnson about the false narrative of the effect of Mardis Gras culture on the spread of the Covid-19 virus, and the ongoing problems of austerity. This is part 1 of 3. Read Dr. Johnson’s article with Thomas J. Adams in Jacobin magazine. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: @jasondcrane Follow Jason on Instagram: @jasondcrane Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: @abriefchat Email the show: jason@abriefchat.com

In which I talk with Dr. Cedric Johnson about the false narrative of the effect of Mardis Gras culture on the spread of the Covid-19 virus, and the ongoing problems of austerity. This is part 1 of 3. <a href="https://jacobinmag.com/2020/04/new-orleans-coronavirus-crisis-health-care-privatization" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read Dr. Johnson’s article with Thomas J. Adams in Jacobin magazine</a>. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit <a href="http://patreon.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page</a> and become a supporting member today. Thank you. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow Jason on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jasondcrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasondcrane</a> Follow A Brief Chat on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/abriefchat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@abriefchat</a> Email the show: <a href="mailto:jason@abriefchat.com">jason@abriefchat.com</a>

ABC #103: Covid-19 In New Orleans, Part 1 (with Dr. Cedric Johnson)

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