There Will Be Tears

There Will Be Tears by You, Me, Us

Everyone wants to succeed, to feel like their lives have amounted to something. When then, do you "make it?" That's the question we tackle today with my two guests. We come from different fields and our perceptions of "making it" turn out to be not quite identical. Really, this episode is about not being a failure and making ourselves proud. Hopefully. [23:18 min]

Creature Comfort

Creature Comfort by You, Me, Us

Most people like to watch animal documentaries but rare are the folk who are so moved by animals that they just have to learn everything about them, to obsess! This episode's guests are amateur animal experts and I brought them on to discuss two books they're currently working through, Zoobiquity and A Small Furry Prayer. Then we launch into the ethics of zoos and marine aquariums and how/if we can continue to visit Sea World. Warning: this episode also contains elephants. [18:39 min]

Just a Small Town Girl

Small Town Girl MP3

Most of us are suburb kids, we don't know what it's like to rise at dawn and take care of the barn animals. It seems idyllic and oh so American but what is it really like to grow up in a small town? This episode's guest grew up on a farm and we ask her pressing questions like "How real was the Dukes of Hazzard?" Get your overalls on and listen in! [18:39 min]

I Am Your Father

I Am Your Father by You, Me, Us

"Anyone can be a father, but not everyone can be a Dad," isn't that how the quote goes? This episode's guest just became a baby daddy and steps out to give us a taste of his experience so far. We're excited to hear about learning to hold babies through YouTube videos and what really happens at Daddy Boot Camp. Come join us in congratulating this exciting new addition to the human-verse! [19:32 min]

Sounds of the Game

Sounds Of The Game by You, Me, Us

Every NBA playoff season, George and I live and die by the Celtics' post-season success. As a team prone to heart wrenching finales and emotional ups and downs, we have to give them our all each game. This year we've had to watch games together through Skype -- along with semi-fan Ameer -- so this episode features our audio from Game 7 of Sixers vs Celtics, May 26th. Excuse the screeching and screaming. We're just being supportive. [13:04 min]

Hyper Entropy

Hyper Entropy by You, Me, Us

This is the "what we talk about when we talk about blogging" episode. The one you've been waiting all this time to hear! AMR and I have been blogging for quite some time and we sit down to share our experiences. We even flip roles as AMR becomes the host and I the guest. So when I say this episode has a "special guest," it's not mere hyperbole. Tune in as we discuss our bloggerly beginnings and why we do what we do. [27:10 min]

Angel of Music

Angel Of Music by You, Me, Us

Not everyone can be a star. You need the talent, the drive, and the support of your friends and family. Especially if you're in high school and need to balance academics with your dreams. On this episode, our guest brings a unique perspective on what it's like to be a young performer -- and also finding time to finish your homework. [16:28 min]

Till the Break of Dawn

Till The Break Of Dawn by You, Me, Us

"I go to sleep when the sun comes up." That's a common phrase if you know any night owls. I mean, true night owls, the type that keep vampire hours and don't really get their days cranked up until midnight. In this episode I bring on a guest who not only matches my extreme night owlism but sometimes surpasses it. Listen in to find out what we do when everyone else is sleeping. [19:57 min]

Your Gold is Welcome Here

Your Gold Is Welcome Here by You, Me, Us

In this episode, my guest drops some insider knowledge about writing fan fiction and the fanfic community at large. After that we launch into our Hunger Games movie discussion with a focus on her recent re-watch and also the inability of Lenny Kravitz to play a convincing Cinna. [24:30 min]

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Sweep the Leg

Sweep The Leg by You, Me, Us

This episode is about how people behave in the heat of battle. Everyone likes to win --don't they? -- but some people will go to much further lengths to make that happen. Our conversation floats here and there but ultimately it revolves around the theme of competition. [19:07 min]

Real to Reel

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Join me as I talk to a film maker as she reveals the behind-the-scenes of creating award winning pieces. My guest provides insight into the art of indie cinema, defending why short films are important, and tips for conquering film festivals. [19:45 min]

Use Your Delusion I

Use Your Delusion I by You, Me, Us

I'm pretty sure the aphorism "know thyself" wasn't meant this way, but in this episode, my guest brings up a very relevant topic in our narcissistic times. What happens when a person's self image contrasts sharply -- negatively or positively -- with how the world at large views them? How might this happen and what is the role a friend plays in supporting or refuting (faulty) self-perceptions? [17:47 min]

Food For Thought

Food For Thought by You, Me, Us

People always ask artists, "So what kind of art do you do?" It could be answered in many ways: What medium, who is the audience, what is the intended message, etc. My guest today is writing an artist statement in an attempt to articulate what he does, and to give his future works some possible definition and direction. We also learn a bit about the Fuzhou workers who may be the labor behind your Chinese food. [22:13 min]

We're Not Gonna Take It

We're Not Gonna Take It by You, Me, Us

On this episode, a colleague and I rant about how much energy it takes to give other people (tech) recommendations. See, we both suffer from the same malady of having to often defend our recommendations even when we are the ones approached as "experts." And then we talk about when people complain to us about not having new music, books, movies, etc. to consume. [18:27 min]

Elements of Style

Elements Of Style by You, Me, Us

It's everybody's job to look good. But what if you aren't good at it? My guest today is in the fashion industry and works professionally to make other people look better. We discuss how to give sartorial advice to others and then we go into why I try to call other people out when I look terrible myself. [20:56 min]