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Bad days at work, shady people, internet trolls, break ups, obesity, stress, depression, grief, divorce, anxiety, road rage and a partridge in a pear tree. We all have to deal with the rigors of life and its random occurrences. Join author Nicholas Grooms and Addison Morgan as they share unbelievable tales of their bad days, stressful mishaps and lessons learned in a way that shares a bit of heart and encouragement with the listener. The new podcast based on Grooms's book "Me, Myself and I H ...
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This Scholarcast series hosts eight lectures by major scholars on literary and cultural transactions across the Irish Sea, and which focus on the Irish Sea as an 'inner waterway' of the British and Irish Isles. Copyright UCD 2012. All rights reserved. Scholarcast theme music by: Padhraic Egan, Michael Hussey and Sharon Hussey. Series produced by PJ Matthews. Technical support from UCD IT Services, Media Services.
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Each day I read a single page of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. After reading the page I use it as format to create artwork inspired by the words in it. I then scan the sketched page and publish it, along with a brief journal entry and the reading of the page, exactly at 8:40 AM each day, on my local time, the time in the novel when Miss Havisham receives a letter on her wedding day announcing her groom is not showing up. The project started January 7th, 2013 and it will end June 12th, ...
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Velvet Brick is a Podcast hosted by Speaker, Author and Film Producer Chong Kim. Join Chong as she delves into empowering, transforming and inspiring stories to ignite change within the community. You can connect with Chong on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/velvetbrickpodcast https://www.facebook.com/iamchongkim Twitter & Instagram: @iamchongkim Website: www.chongkim.com Email: chong@ichongkim.com
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Surprise!! We're Back!! After a year hiatus and a lot of soul searching we make our return to the podcast realm and discuss new projects and everything on the horizon. Since we last left you, Nicholas has moved to Austin, TX after a few tumultuous months and situations and talks about the lessons hes learned, Addison speaks about self expectations …
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Its a Q&A dedicated to Addison on this edition of Tall Dark and Random! We answer all the pressing questions many of you have for our favorite co-host! We talk tick tock, conspiracy theorists, news channels, Taco Bell and THIS JUST IN.....Shaq traded to the Celtics. (Music: "Looks Red, Tastes Blue" by Mayday Parade) --- Support this podcast: https:…
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We truly lived by the phrase "Beware the Ides of March" as we return after a month long hiatus that saw us put March in the rearview. We discuss our faith (or complete lack thereof), Addison talks about being in a committed relationship and almost enrolling in bible college, Nicholas talks the most dreaded month on his calendar, recent anxiety issu…
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Addison's sick, Nick is prepping to head back to Kansas for shows and the whole world is descending into horror, terror, shock and awe. So what to discuss???? We'd better call Mean Gene and see what is happening on this weeks episode of Tall, Dark and Random!!!! (Music: "To the North Star, Reaching" by Nicholas Grooms --- Support this podcast: http…
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At some point in our life, we all get that bad news call that shakes our world. Whether it is the passing of a loved one, a loss of job, or the end of a relationship, we all must find a way to process bad news. This past week, Nicholas received a potential "goodbye" phone call from a friend that rocked his world. We will use this situation to asses…
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We all have that friend that ditches us as soon as they get a significant other. Why is it like this with certain friends? And how do we speak up about it without causing friction or hurting feelings? We look right to one of the most trusted sources for information on dating and how to approach this...That's right, ladies and gentlemen. This week w…
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Its a new era here at "Tall, Dark and Random" and were starting fresh with more topics and serious conversation and less of the drunken banter about wrestling and Super Nintendo. This week, we start the new year and our new format by reading letters to ourselves two years into the future with hopes we can use some new techniques to manifest positiv…
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Tis the season for drunken sentiment. Does anyone remember the show California Dreams? Why are we so sentimental about baby clothes? Why did Nick slap that camera out of Ahn’s hands? Does anyone else have a phobia of flying? Just press play. (Music: “Con Que Derecho” by Los Canarios) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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This week on the program we say goodbye to our departed friend Weston Jack Peitz. We share some stories and honor his memory with a ten bell salute. We try to ease the sadness with a Q&A and some amazing questions from our listeners. It’s a topsy-turvy episode you don’t want to miss. Rest In Peace, Weston. We love and miss you buddy. (“That’s Some …
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We're back again after another lengthy absence. This week we talk about our whereabouts and some things going on in our lives. Addison returns from Mexico, Nicholas returns from the brink of insanity and somewhere in there we find the alcohol and do what we do best. Good to be back with our listeners! We promise to do better. (Music: "God Knows" by…
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Its been a 6 week sabbatical as Nicholas battled a bad case of Covid and personal loss. We return in good spirits and discuss some of the lost month and try to get back into the swing of things. In the second half of the episode we play an episode we attempted to air a month ago (in the thick of Nick's Covid nightmare) and discuss some gross things…
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Very close to depression lies a condition nearly just as common to the American worker...Burnout. On this episode we delve into the symptoms and feelings surrounding those times when you just feel like you can't bring yourself to get up and do much of anything. Have any of you experienced this lately? How routinely do you feel this happens to you? …
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On this episode we examine the listener responses stemming from our last episode, an interview with Roger Montez. From heart broken to deeply inspired, we share actual responses to an incredible interview/story. Addison talks about some of his history in law enforcement and then determines he might want to franchise a Denny’s instead. Order up a gr…
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On October 5th, 2017 former master patrol officer Roger Montez responded to a call that would change his (and many other lives) forever. During a standoff with police, an armed 29 year old man made his way towards officer Montez (and other officers) who pleaded for the man to show them his hands. During this incident, officer Montez and a sheriff's…
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On last weeks show we shared Body Image stories sent in by our listeners and the response was so incredible we had to do a part 2! Join us for some responses to last weeks show as well as more listener stories of body image issues that have plagued them in life. Do you know anyone who is constantly put down by their own parents? Do you feel insecur…
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Why are so many of us critical of the way we look? Why do we attempt to find our value in our weight or in how we dress? Why are the first things we choose to see about ourselves mostly always something negative? This week we examine the topic of body image as told through the responses of our listeners. We would like to thank each and every person…
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Last week we promised you an in depth topic on body image; a topic that deserves our full attention and focus. After a couple of days of travel and dealing with some personal matters, Nicholas was in no mental shape to host the show, so this week Addison is taking the reigns with Nicholas firmly planted in the passenger seat. We look back Warped To…
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It is the highs and lows we experience that truly bond us. Today we delve into the pinnacles and obstacles some of our listeners are currently experiencing. From the woes of empty nest syndrome to the discovery of ones self through home projects, we delve into a barrage of topics and attempt to help some people in need while celebrating those who a…
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After a sad, emo hiatus on par with the book “the perks of being a wallflower”, we return with a massive declaration of complete irrelevance. Where have we been? Why don’t we read books twice? Why the hell didn’t we buy a hot tub that one time? Why is time for New Found Glory to hang it up? Why can Set Your Goals and Crime in Stereo go fuck themsel…
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This week we take the opportunity to respond to some of our write in listeners and allow them to voice their questions, opinions and even a few snide comments. We tackle questions about parenthood, anxiety triggers, lapsed friendships and for the fifth week in a row, someone on the Keto diet is upset because we refuse to believe that a cheeseburger…
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What does the McDonalds McBanger, the middle school Pacer test, auto detailing, the state of the country, Addison being anal about cleanliness and Nick’s made up childhood nickname all have in common? The answer is absolutely nothing at all...but you should click play anyways on this random ass edition of the podcast. (Music: “The Color of Money” b…
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Last years Christmas Watchalong is still our most downloaded episode to date!! After many requests we decided to return for another holiday Watchalong this time with a famed episode of popular 90’s Nickelodeon show “Kenan and Kel”. It’s mountain bikes, orange soda and tuba phones galore on this stocking stuffer sized edition of the program!! Cue yo…
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It’s our 50th episode and we’re supremely dedicated to helping you trim the fat. As the new year approaches, many of us will be setting diet and wellness goals and not know who genuinely wants to help us in our journey and who simply wants to sell us crap products from their shitty distributors. Belly wraps? Thrive? Keto? Beach Body? CrossFit? Whic…
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The Christmas season is upon us and traditions are abound. From kids who believe in Santa Claus to parents (like Addison) getting on Pinterest for Elf on the Shelf ideas, there are plenty of traditions and magic to go around. But how long is too long when stretching out these traditions? When is the best time to let your child know these characters…
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Our daily errands and tasks often find us in prime situations to witness the bad behavior of children in their naturals habitats. From school to the grocery store, trips into public mold and shape young minds through rules, routines and experience. But what happens when there is a complete parental disconnect? What if there are no consequences for …
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Our social media pages are windows into our every day lives available for all to view, 24 hours a day. But what happens when the reactions to your posts or online opinions lead you to lose real life friends as online followers? Is it really that important? Where is the line between differing opinions and things we should actually take personally? W…
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How are we coping with mental woes during Covid? Are mental health memes detrimental to our health? Can we bring the heat with a few hot takes? Why the hell do we always end up talking about our childhood bikes? It’s a Q&A episode for the ages as we tackle another fun set of listener questions that range from serious to downright obscure. It’s a he…
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We all have days where we feel completely idle and devoid of personal accomplishments or self love. Some of us find solace in sleeping away the day while others re-examine past issues or traumas and pick them apart. Regardless of how you spend your “black hole” days, the fact remains we all have them and wish to better understand why we can feel so…
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We’re back and it’s too exciting for a regular sized episode!!! Hear about our two month hiatus, how fatherhood is treating us and we recount our delivery room stories. About 39 minutes in we end the serious portion of the show and do a VERY intoxicated watch along to the 1992 Royal Rumble prompted by a listener comment claiming that kids who hear …
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It’s the final episode of the show and we’re answering the important questions. Who the fuck is Coma? Do you remember the band “The Highwaymen”? How do we feel about social media influencers? We get drunk on the air. We talk about random crap. We laugh a lot. We thank you all for listening over the last year. Cheers to all of our friends and listen…
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It’s been a long month away from the show and the viewer messages have been pouring in! Where have you gone to? Where is our Addy Daddy? Are all these missteps in programming just a ploy to quit?? Addison gets candid about the questions regarding our last episode. Nicholas lashes out at a listener (and former coworker) on a bad day. Nicholas discus…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we examine the strange territory of pregnancy dreams from both the female and male prospective. What do they truly tell us about our fears and worries? How do they help us cope with a head full of the unknown? We examine a few incredible dreams including a baby kidnapped on horseback, a husband snapping be…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we celebrate our dedicated, patient listeners and examine a few of their comments after weeks of our audio troubles. We piss off a random listener to the point he explodes and writes in with a tirade. We share an encouraging message from a listener who lends some hope to a furloughed employee who wrote in …
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After two weeks of recording errors and audio issues, five wasted hours and hundreds of F-bombs later we bring you 40 mins of a two part Q&A we were able to salvage from the rubble. We talk insomnia, anxiety, we get deep with a listener who has been furloughed due to Covid-19, Nick gets irked by a petty question and we tell the tale of why meeting …
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We’re back!!! After a three week absence from our regular programming we return with more random goodness! On this week’s episode we analyze a listeners dream (which we were in), we talk about Nicholas’ last visit to Colorado and the high times that ensued, how awful the pandemic is making certain people, coping with jaw injuries and much, much mor…
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With Nicholas still on the mend, today’s episode is the very first episode completely hosted by our velvety voiced, motivational co-host Addison Morgan!!! Join us for a completely different type of show as Addison shares some poetry, personal feelings and motivational outlooks. It’s touching, deep, smooth and highly mister Roger-ish!!! It’s an Addi…
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Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to provide an actual episode this week. I am having tremendous pain in my teeth and jaw due to my TMJ Syndrome and cannot talk for extended periods of time and have spent most of my days this week wearing a mouth guard to ease the pain in my jaw joints. Instead, please enjoy a couple of stories I read …
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On this episode of Tall, Dark and Random we talk about the dark side of guilt tripping and delve into the subject of emotional blackmail. Has someone ever made you feel bad about who you are to control your relationship? Has a spouse or loved one ever threatened suicide or physical harm to gain the upper hand? Has a spouse ever made you feel bad fo…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we examine how friends, family and our significant others often use guilt to manipulate our actions. From the fairly harmless to the more serious, guilt is often something most of us do not even realize we are projecting. Do you have someone in your life that indirectly uses guilt or shame to control your …
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On this episode of Tall, Dark & Random we take a closer look at the “H.A.L.T” method. Many people fall victim to their anxiety, stress, addictions or depression due to reasons that could be avoided. Often times when we are hungry, angry, lonely or tired we can find ourselves making small issues grow larger, leading us down dark paths we later lamen…
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Our plans for a new episode this week unfortunately fell victim to our personal lives. To tide you over until Monday here is a collection of bloopers, off air material and moments behind the scenes that have made our show something we look forward to every week. Please at least enjoy the sweet Umbrellas track. Music: “Your Exit” by Umbrellas.--- Su…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we celebrate the joyous news that Nicholas and Sarah are expecting their first child in October!!! Nicholas picks Addison’s brain and shares some of the difficulties he’s experienced in the week’s leading up to the first sonogram. How did Nick’s father explain “the birds and the bees” to him? What were Add…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we examine what Nicholas experiences during spells of manic behavior and how it often abruptly disrupts his life. In this week’s journal segment, Addison shares a piece about realization and heartbreak. Nicholas details some negative thoughts during a manic week and then says goodbye to a departed friend w…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” Addison shares some true feelings after a topsy turvy week of lows. Nicholas recites a poem entitled “Song Cliches” telling of a toxic past relationship. The Q and A portion of the show brings to light some topics we didn’t expect. Do you believe in reincarnation? What do you think of alternative medicine?…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we examine more journal entries from years past and all the random content it entails. Hear how Kyle Roberts innovated and ruined the game of kickball at the same time. Hear a fifteen year old movie review of Tom Cruise’s “War of the Worlds” as written by a younger Addison Morgan. Why was Nicholas on shroo…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we celebrate the end of the “Kansas City Curse” as the Chiefs are now Super Bowl champions!!! We read our journal entries for the week and find a bit of enlightenment from what we chose to disclose. We discuss the true meaning and misconceptions relating to the term “toxic masculinity” and the impact it ha…
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we are talking about relationship codependency and all it entails. We implement a new weekly segment in which we each share a weekly journal entry with our audience. Addison’s journal brings a quote that hits close to home. Nicholas reads of his struggles to create art in the public eye and the anxiety it …
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On this episode of “Tall, Dark and Random” we celebrate the first Kansas City Chiefs super bowl trip in our lifetime! We discuss Nick’s big heroic moment of putting out a fire, we roast our friends ala Michael Scott and somewhere in there we watch “The Office” It’s the most fun a throwaway episode can be!!! Music: “Tradition (Hail to the Chiefs) by…
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On this extremely late edition of “Tall, Dark and Random” we examine a week of follies, injuries and human interactions that have rattled the body, mind and soul of Nicholas Grooms. From blows to the head to strangers farting at the urinal, life has veered our host into the realm of a tumultuous train wreck and set the week so off course we were un…
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On this edition of “Tall, Dark and Random” we take a look at how Americans constantly feel inclined to get angry behind the wheel and how that anger often leads to violent skirmishes, car accidents or even fatal confrontations. Have you ever been so pissed off you followed someone for miles just to flip them the bird? Have you ever laid on the horn…
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