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A Fireside Chat

This is a podcast about life, love, pop culture, and everything in between. A conversation is a powerful thing, so let's have one around the fire.

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
82 minutes
Episodes
352
Years Active
2013 - 2025
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Solid Gold Compliment

Solid Gold Compliment

This week, I encounter an overenthusiastic baseball fan at a concert, and I play a round of F, Marry, Kill that is nearly impossible.

Then we revisit last weeks email from a listener asking for help …

01:09:15  |   Sat 27 May 2023
The Weirdo On The Bench

The Weirdo On The Bench

Loaded show this week!

First we get some feedback from previous episodes and tackle a listener question about the practice of artists using prerecorded tracks at their concerts.

Then I break down my …

01:07:19  |   Sat 20 May 2023
Pray The Boner Away

Pray The Boner Away

Not much to talk about this week, so it's mostly a show full of Would You Rathers?

Along the way I recount being harassed by a group of school age children as a grown man,  I turn in my music homewor…

01:16:25  |   Sat 13 May 2023
Backpage Bliss

Backpage Bliss

This week, I begin the show by recapping my overly stressful and irritating week and take many detours and left turns along the way. 

From there, listeners weigh in on this weeks homework assignment …

01:41:31  |   Sat 06 May 2023
The Hunt For Glory

The Hunt For Glory

Back after a short break, and ready to say words!

This week, a pizza delivery guy almost ruins my evening, I relive the dark days of having to learn about sex before the internet, and I try to unders…

01:27:28  |   Sat 29 Apr 2023
Late For Dinner

Late For Dinner

As I try to get myself out of a deep funk this week, I ponder the meaning of a common phrase, compare Star Wars to a failing relationship and tell you some new shows I've been watching lately.

Homewo…

01:09:31  |   Sat 15 Apr 2023
Cereal Killer

Cereal Killer

This week is all about Cereal...well mostly.

First we open the mailbag to some feedback from listeners which leads me to tell a story about a very scary situation that recently happened to me. 

Then …

01:01:54  |   Sat 08 Apr 2023
Miss Atomic Bomb

Miss Atomic Bomb

This is a "lost episode" that I recorded about two years ago but never released. Some of the stuff I talk about in the beginning may sound a little dated and that's why.

Basically, this is a story of…

01:38:40  |   Sat 01 Apr 2023
Eat The Cookie

Eat The Cookie

This week, I find out I've been unfriended and I don't take it well, I learn when the 1900s  were and I debate the pros and cons of loud or silent farts.

Then we turn the show over to the listeners a…

01:23:06  |   Sat 25 Mar 2023
A Fireside Chat Finds Us Well

A Fireside Chat Finds Us Well

This is a special bonus episode of my appearance on We Hope This Finds You Well. 

We decide to comandeer AFC and take over the airwaves in this special AFC/WHTFYW simulcast episode. We tackle the mus…

02:00:40  |   Thu 23 Mar 2023
The Pursuit Of Happiness and Cereal

The Pursuit Of Happiness and Cereal

This week, some feedback from a female listener, some WYR and F, Marry, Kill, and an attempt to watch yet another viewer recommended video.

Then we get into the first part of our ongoing homework ass…

01:36:09  |   Sat 18 Mar 2023
Poop Like A Champion

Poop Like A Champion

Well, this week goes off the rails pretty quickly...just warning you.

This week we open with some movies I've seen recently and my thoughts on them. Then I watch yet another disgusting internet video…

01:22:11  |   Sat 11 Mar 2023
When You Wish Upon A Swan

When You Wish Upon A Swan

This week we start with a quick update on my health from last week and then do another round of WYR which leads me to revisit an old internet sensation that makes me almost vomit live on air. 

Then I…

01:33:06  |   Sat 04 Mar 2023
The Condition Of My Condition

The Condition Of My Condition

This week, I tell you about some stuff I've been watching on streaming and do some spoiler free reviews of some recent theatrical releases.

Then another round of WYR, and we wrap up with a story of w…

01:20:55  |   Sat 25 Feb 2023
Stupid Asshole Driver Detection

Stupid Asshole Driver Detection

This week is all about driving.  We're talking about  the things that piss you off, the things that you do that piss others off and everything in between.

Along the way, I discuss Valentines day, my …

01:20:01  |   Sat 18 Feb 2023
Conversations With A Pretentious Dickhead

Conversations With A Pretentious Dickhead

This week, I tell some stories about my relationship to coffee, another round of WYR, and I discover a super fun way to entertain myself by reading reviews of my workplace.

Then I tell you a story ab…

01:55:03  |   Sat 11 Feb 2023
Better Call Sax

Better Call Sax

This week, we break format for a marathon episode that I think you're really gonna like.

When you do a couple months of music themed episodes and you need to wrap it all up with a conversation about …

02:54:29  |   Sat 04 Feb 2023
All That Needs To Be Said About That

All That Needs To Be Said About That

This week on the show I do some quick housekeeping that you will not want to skip over.

IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT THE ANONYMOUS BOX!

Then, I discuss my new found gambling addiction, talk about bands that …

01:21:57  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Flaming Hot Dog In A Clowns Ass

Flaming Hot Dog In A Clowns Ass

It's the final week (for now) of our music episodes and we end with a real banger. 

But first, a coworker of mine goes through holiday withdrawal, we get some feedback from AFC nation on past episode…

01:37:37  |   Sat 21 Jan 2023
The Power Of Love And Music

The Power Of Love And Music

Our journey through the music of your lives is starting to wind down but not before we hear from a listener who shares songs that make her cry, make her laugh and remind her of the most important peo…

01:34:42  |   Sat 14 Jan 2023
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