Category: Podcast Episodes

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…

In which I respond to listener comments, and give a basic overview of metta meditation. — 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…

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 3 of 3. Read Dr. Johnson’s article with Thomas J. Adams in Jacobin magazine. — This show is only possible…

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 2 of 3. Read Dr. Johnson’s article with Thomas J. Adams in Jacobin magazine. — This show is only possible…

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…

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…

In which I talk about the fictions we allow to rule our lives, such as the idea that we should pay other people for the right to a place to live. This episodes includes the audio of a video poem I made for my piece “The Covid-19 Blues.” You can also watch the video. My…

In which Gesshin Claire Greenwood’s book Bow First, Ask Questions Later inspires me to consider shaving my head again. It’s been 8 years since the last time I shaved my head, which you can read about here. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and…

In which Jason returns to getting up early and also applies for Medicaid. — 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…

In which the show goes back to its old daily format because Jason needs to talk to people. — 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…

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…