Soul Forge Podcast
Welcome to the soul forge....a place of silent mystery, quiet contemplation,
and outright mayhem! Join your host, Shawn Vanderloo, as he guides you through
the adventures of living! Together, we’ll talk about life and love, sex and dating, joy
and heartache, memories and loss, and so much more! Don’t worry, it’s not nearly as pretentious as
it sounds...get ready for life, the universe, and everything!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 339
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
39: My Quarter-Life Crisis - Lynn's Story
Emotionally Bankrupt - My life with Lynn, and how I ended up living in Timmins!
- Quarter life crisis time,
- Minimum wage blues,
- Single and lonely,
- ICQ and the instant family,
- Advice - followed and not …
38: Irrational Fear -- What Are You Afraid Of?
Looking at fear from an irrational perspective.
What scares people but really shouldn't.
I share my fears.
Audio clips from friends and family outlining their fears.
A discussion follows each guest's…
37: So You Want To Be A Writer - A Chat With Author Daniel Peter Hitch
I sit down for a talk about becoming a writer with Dan Hitch!
- Dan's early influences,
- Motivation and desire to write,
- Monotony and distractions,
- Writer's routine,
- Bubbles the Pirate,
- Inspirations,
- A…
36: Drugs, Booze and Strippers - Traumatic Childhood Experiences
An unconventional upbringing: a chat with my brother.
- Stripper outfit model,
- Abandoned at the bus stop,
- Left alone in a locked vehicle,
- Wet, frozen and alone by a lake,
- Drinking and driving is bad,
- …
35: My Uncle Was A Hoarder
Hoarding is not collecting!
- Hoarding, collecting and minimizing,
- Keeping in touch is hard,
- Trying to get life in order,
- Adventures in house selling,
- Asbestos in the attic!
34: Interactions With Famous People and Minor Celebrities
My brush with fame!
These are the people I've seen or interacted with.
The time I embarrassed myself in front of Marina Sirtis...
I've interviewed several writers/authors.
Celebrity sound-bites and m…
33: The Trek Files with Larry Nemecek
Special bonus episode with famous Star Trek personality Larry Nemecek.
A discussion on Star Trek Discovery.
Larry Nemecek talks about his new podcast.
Check out The Trek Files podcast on January 23, …
32: Things That Piss People Off
A brief discussion on elevator etiquette.
Remembering Facebook 'Notes'
The first annual list of things that piss me off.
What gets under your skin? Let us know!
31: Love Lust Obsession and Sex - Stephanie's Story
Sex and the loss of virginity.
Here's the story of the first time I realized I was in love...
The first time I had sex.
Cheesy love poetry!
Do you have game? I sure didn't!
Waiting until marriage???
…
30: The Heart is the Only Thing That Gets Heavier When Broken
A memory of loss....
- Starting a family,
- Talking to baby,
- Regretful jokes,
- Time-line of tragedy,
- Shutdown of emotions,
- Counseling and help,
- What I learned
29: Coping With Aging Parents: Dementia and Alzheimers
When mom needs to be placed in a home.
Paul shares a very personal story.
Family and friends and support.
Care facilities-you don't have to do this alone.
Progress of the disease.
Preparation and co…
28: Kids Talk About Christmas
What do kids think about Christmas?
The best things about Christmas!
Favourite Christmas memories!
The true meaning of the season.
Random thoughts about Christmas!
27: Live Your Legacy
What do you want to be remembered for?
- Immortality through memory,
- The 27 Club,
- Famous people from history,
- Who do we remember forever?
- What I've done to be remembered,
- Awesome feedback!
Special Th…
26: An Interview With Bishop
Who is this Bishop person anyway?
- Episode feedback,
- Black Pete and Christmas,
- The birthday boy!
- Bishop talks with his dad,
- Cool legacy ideas...
- Advice and insight,
- Bishop's favourite things!
25: Minimalism
A brief intro to minimalism...
- Episode 24 feedback,
- How I found minimalism,
- Josh and Ryan's story,
- My minimalism journey,
- Letting go of sentimental items,
- Guide posts of minimalism,
- Minimal maxims,
- D…
24: A Chat With My Ex (Tricia)
My baby mama sits down to talk about our history and how far we've come.
- How we met,
- Time line of love,
- Meeting the families,
- Random adventures,
- A shared loss,
- Co-parenting successfully,
- Pictures an…
23: Stupid Things Because of Girls
The infamous Pork "N Beans story.
Who is the Action-No Action Man?
Lesbian liaisons.
Who really took back the night anyway?
Why do we do what we do?
The opposite sex can make us do some crazy things.
22: Simple Pleasures
Enjoy the simple things!
It's important that we take time out of our busy lives to feel pleasure from the simple, everyday experiences that we occasionally take for granted, the things that make us …
21: Life As A Mail Escort
Try Again, Fail Again, Fail Better!
- Halloween booze,
- Coulda been a bartender,
- Choosing Careers with meaning,
- Don't take things personally,
- Age 30 as a turning point,
- Essential services,
- Giving back…
20: Pop Culture Overload
Current state of pop culture:
- Childhood Pop Culture (PC),
- Influences on PC likes,
- Sports culture,
- How tastes evolve,
- PC as society's glue,
- Technology and PC overload,
- Nerd fights,
- PC collectibles,
- A…