The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation that rekindled memories of my early writing experiences and certain forgotten aspects of my journey. Through this discussion, I explore how past influences shape my current perspective on writing and creativity.
I recently saw a spotlight on a morning news show celebrating a man in his 80s who was still working at his job. It was a heartwarming story, and everyone so happy for the man, and his dedication. Screw. That. I completely understand that as a Gen X man I was born into a world… Continue reading Bury Me in a Nameless Grave
In this episode, musician and actor Jeff Mansk discusses his passion for music, his creative process, and his latest projects. The conversation provides insight into his artistic journey and includes links to his YouTube channel and SoundCloud for listeners to explore his work further.
Join arts educator Emily Hudson for a compelling discussion about art and its impact. Based in Flint, she shares her experiences as an artist and teacher, emphasizing the importance of inspiring children. The conversation highlights how creating food for loved ones can be seen as an art form. Don't miss it!
Author JD Barker discusses the release of the first book in a prequel trilogy to his popular 4MK series. The conversation covers his writing process, book promotion strategies, and his work with parents of autistic children. Listeners can find more information about JD Barker at jdbarker.com.
It feels like it was a quiet year for me, but really, it wasn't. Not really.
As more information comes out about when the people of Flint may see payouts from the Flint Water Crisis, the stark reality of what that looks like becomes clear.
Sitting in a hospital waiting room is sobering. You wait for someone to get a medical procedure done that will take hours, and cost thousands of dollars, and you hope that, when all is said and done, that they will get a clean bill of health. You hope that there is good news and everyone moves on with their lives. Until the bill comes. And another bill. And another. And another. And if they have something wrong? What then? You fight two battles, one for your health, and another for your survival. We have allowed the medical industry to hold all of us hostage, along with insurance companies, and survive at their pleasure. Last year, I went deep into debt trying to save the life of one of our dogs. And that was a dog. What if it was my child?
The refrain we hear, every time, is - “we never thought it could happen here” - and yet it does, again, and again, and again. We don’t want to believe that our lives, hectic, frustrating, and annoying, but also beautiful in their relative mundanity, can be so catastrophically changed by the rage of another person.… Continue reading All Things Wash Ashore
A short solo episode in which I talk about the idea of ownership and feeling as if you own something just because you've lived with it in your life.
In a world gone mad, all you can do is fight to keep your sanity.
This podcast explores perceptions of death, focusing on how we view the deceased and the experience of being perceived at the moment of death. For more content, listeners can visit spookychris.com to find additional podcasts and blogs.
I haven't much been into birthdays for a while but this one has been pretty swell