134: With Every Beat of My Heart

Feb 11, 2026

It’s Valentine’s week — and what better time to talk about a broken heart? Specifically, mine.

After months of trying to figure out why my heart rate was slowing down, I finally learned the real cause wasn’t medication… it was a heart rhythm issue that required a pacemaker.

Yes, I now officially have upgraded bionics.

In this episode, I talk about:

  • Discovering bradycardia and heart rhythm problemsMeeting the third cardiologist who finally listened
  • The decision to get a pacemaker
  • Facing my fear of anesthesia
  • What it feels like to come out the other side

SPOILER ALERT: I didn’t die. Which means I’ll be back next week.

133: Icicle Brain

Jan 22, 2026

icicles against the sky

Hi my friends — yes, I’m still alive.

I’ve been working my way through some new medical nonsense, but I finally got this episode finished, and I’m hoping that means I can keep things moving again. In this one, I talk a little about what I’ve been dealing with lately, my renewed appreciation for both new and old writing, and the strange experience of dodging icicles and frozen trees like it’s some sort of low-budget action movie.

I hope you’re doing well out there. Let’s try to meet up again next week.

132: Unstable Genius

Jan 6, 2026

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Now that those bothersome holidays are over it’s time to get down to the real work of creating podcasts again. And this episode hopefully will give you a new goal for the rest of 2026. Maybe even for the remainder of your life. And who know how long or short that’ll be. Let’s concentrate on right now, okay? Happy New Year, folks.

132: Better Than You

Dec 10, 2025

Cartoon panda in a Santa hat

Speeding closer to Christmas and here I am watching Pandas have sex. Is that wrong? Then why are they showing it on my TV?? We’re a couple weeks from Christmas and I’m just not feeling it this year. I’m already planning for next year. I want to talk to you a bit about artist consciousness vs sports consciousness and how those affect out society. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt. See you next week.

131: A Thanksgiving to Not Remember

Nov 27, 2025

Hi friends! Hope all is well on this Thanksgiving week. Often the key to being thankful is just learning to navigate through change and come out unscathed. We’re all not that lucky. Hope you are one who is. Now go eat lots of food and I’ll see you next week.

130: Magic Words

Nov 19, 2025

Hiya Outfluencers! Welcome to episode 130 of the show. It’s a nice round number and a pretty cool accomplishment. But unfortunately, all I got for you to celebrate is this new episode. It’s circular celebration. Let’s never speak of it again. There are a couple of words that are magic in making interesting things happen. I thought I’d share those words with you this week. I hope it doesn’t get me into trouble. See you next week.