Best Softspoken Podcasts (2024)

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Coco McCracken, Writer and Author 50:45

3M ago50:45

50:45

Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Coco McCracken, author of The Rabbit and forthcoming debut memoir GOOD & LOUD. Topics: Coming-of-Age, Music, Canada, Books, Asian American.

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Sophia, @BeyondTheMekong Creator and Curator 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann welcomes Sophia of the @BeyondTheMekong instagram account and Khmer American. Topics: Khmer Culture, Books, Cambodian Authors, Diaspora.

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Ellie Sato, Democratic Activist 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann talks with Ellie Sato, a Democratic activist, candidate for state representative, dancer, and Japanese American. Topics: Running for office, Stop Asian Hate, Politics, Model Minority Myth.

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Putsata Reang, Author of 'Ma and Me' 55:41

3M ago55:41

55:41

Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann sits down with Putsata Reang, author of Ma and Me, journalist, and educator. Topics: Cambodia, LGBTQ+, Culture, Family.

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Jaed Coffin, Author of 'Roughhouse Friday' 1:07:30

3M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Author and Podcast Host Marpheen Chann interviews Jaed Coffin, author of Roughhouse Friday, Contributing Editor for DownEast Magazine, and writing professor at UNH in Durham, NH. Topics: Goldfish, Time, Masculinity.

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On Community, Place, and Identity with Dr. Theo Greene 1:01:42

1y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

We talk about queer placemaking and community in this podcast episode with special guest Dr. Theo Greene, associate professor of Sociology at Bowdoin College and author of an upcoming book titled Not in MY Gayborhood: Gay Neighborhoods and the Rise of the Vicarious Citizen, which explores the persistence of iconic gay neighborhoods in Washington, D…

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On Life, Death, and Poetry with Maya Williams (Bonus Poetry Reading) 53:28

1y ago53:28

53:28

Maya Williams, Portland's Poet Laureate and author of a recenlty published collection of poems called "Judas and Suicide," joins me on the podcast to talk about a whole range of topics, all orbiting around the big topics of life, death, and poetry. TW: There is discussion of suicide, suicidal thoughts, and ideation in this episode. If these topics …

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On Social Media, Self Care, and Spilling the Tea on Tasha K with @ForeverAlphanso 52:12

1y ago52:12

52:12

In this episode I welcome my new friend Alphanso, better known as @ForeverAlphanso on TikTok and Instagram where he's garnered hundreds of thousands of followers with his hot takes on housewives and popculture. We talk about social media, building an audience, creating content, how to take care of yourself and your mental health as a content creato…

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On Dating Apps & Dating While POC with Shay Stewart-Bouley (Part 2) 47:50

1y ago47:50

47:50

Here's part 2 of a fun and amazing conversation with my friend Shay Stewart-Bouley about dating apps and dating as people of color. We talk about our experiences on apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge (and Grindr for me), our best and worst experiences, and get into Shay's perspectives on how dating has changed and what it is like dating in a state lik…

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On Dating Apps and Dating While POC with Shay Stewart-Bouley (Part 1) 38:00

1y ago38:00

38:00

This was a fun and amazing conversation with my friend Shay Stewart-Bouley about dating apps and dating as people of color. We talk about our experiences on apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge (and Grindr for me), our best and worst experiences, and get into Shay's perspectives on how dating has changed and what it is like dating in a state like Maine.…

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On Self-Care and Managing Burnout With Randy Kim 52:48

1+ y ago52:48

52:48

In this episode podcast host Marpheen Chann interviews Randy Kim, host of The Bánh Mì Chronicles podcast, on the balance of visbility and social media presence with the need for self-care and preventing and managing burnout. About the GuestRandy Kim is a queer 2nd generation Viet-Khmer American from the Chicagoland area. He is the producer and host…

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S1 E07: It's Been Awhile! 31:15

1+ y ago31:15

31:15

It's been awhile since my last episode! Coming out of the holidays there was lots of work to catch up on but I'm glad to be updating the podcast now and to let you in on what I've been thinking about this week.

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Funbearable #29 - Oats n' Boats 1:33:53

1+ y ago1:33:53

1:33:53

Hey guys - thought this was a very fun, "Chuck and Brad Podcast"-esque episode about our every day lives. So I'm throwing it up on the feed in case there's still any hold-outs who haven't come over to Funbearable yet. Come on over, we're having fun! - Chuck Vid here: https://youtu.be/6cQS7L0SuiA We open up the podcast by finding out that Brad eats …

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S1 E06: All The Holiday Feels 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

The holidays aren't all merry and joyful for everyone, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. So here's some advice on how to help those who don't have the same holiday season experience.

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S1 E05: The More the Merrier 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

This holiday season, let's be intentional about celebrating with friends, neighbors, and family who are from different faith, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. I think it's too easy during the holiday season to only focus on just the holiday traditions and celebrations that we've grown up celebrating in America. When we dig deep into our history, h…

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S1 E04: What Mother Earth Gives Freely 27:17

2y ago27:17

27:17

Let's not overthink how we can find peace, serenity, and calm. It's something we can find if we commune with nature and something that is freely given by Mother Earth. So this episode is about the art of listening to nature, specifically the sound of fire, the wind in the trees and grass, and the sound of rain. We need not travel far (at least in M…

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S1 E03: Nobody Wants to Work These Days 25:17

2y ago25:17

25:17

In the third episode of SoftSpoken, I expand on a few themes and topics about modernity, work-life balance, and self-care by reading from an excerpt from my book Moon in Full: A Modern-Day Coming-of-Age Story. The excerpt reflects on my experience working as a grocery store cashier and how modern work and management strategies dehumanize workers an…

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S1 E02: Slowing Down and Self Awareness 31:24

2y ago31:24

31:24

Sorry folks for missing the episode last Sunday. I was just getting over having COVID and have been experiencing some longer lasting symptoms (fatigue and shortness of breath). In this week’s episode I’ll be talking about the need to slow down and to listen to your body and how the way we live in these modern times makes it so hard to do. Hope you …

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S1 E01: The Necessity and Difficulty of Being You 15:25

2y ago15:25

15:25

I went back and forth trying to figure out what topic to talk about in the first episode of SoftSpoken: A Podcast. But I landed on the topic of "Being You." As an openly gay, Cambodian American who was adopted by a white, evangelical family when I was 14 (you can read more in my memoir Moon in Full: A Modern-Day Coming-of-Age Story), identity and b…

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S1 E00: Trailer 0:53

2y ago0:53

0:53

Join Marpheen Chann, author, speaker, and writer, for a new podcast called "SoftSpoken". If you're looking for something to help relax and deal with "Sunday Scaries", feel free to pop on some headphones and wind down as Marpheen reflects on the past week and periodically answers prompts. Music by Marpheen Chann.…

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Funbearable - Extra Extra! - NOPE, Saints Row (2022), Vengeance + More 1:51:34

2y ago1:51:34

1:51:34

This episode of our new podcast, Funbearable, was so insanely similar to an episode of The Chuck and Brad Podcast (AKA it's exactly the same) that I wanted to post it here to give anyone who hasn't jumped over to Funbearble, a chance to check out some of the stuff we're doing that is very close to what they like. Hope you guys like it! Love you all…

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[PREVIEW] Funbearable - Episode #001 + #002 feat. Mark Normand 35:26

2y ago35:26

35:26

Hey guys this is Chuck here with a few words for our listeners and some previews of the first two episodes of our new podcast Funbearable, out now. Funbearablepod.com for all links MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#580 - Episode Five Hundred / The Finale 1:28:05

2y ago1:28:05

1:28:05

This is it. With the help of listener emails and comments, we take a look back at the Chuck and Brad Podcast over the past thirteen years and a look forward at what Funbearable has to offer. Thank you all so much. We love you. - C+B MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#579 - "Funbearable" Rises and a Whole Lotta Brad 1:45:18

2y ago1:45:18

1:45:18

Listener emails this week, with many geared toward Brad! What the heck? If you listen closely, you can hear steam shoot out of Chucks' ears as Brad answers questions about science fiction books, Pearl Jam, and his own faith. We discuss our triple birthday party, Chuck's big filming project, and then...a Very Important Announcement about our future …

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#578 - Jackass 4.5, The Rehearsal, and The Black Phone 1:41:00

2y ago1:41:00

1:41:00

We kick things off with some listener emails, including some classic Chuck dating advice! We talk a little bit about Thor: Love and Thunder, then discuss Jackass 4.5. We give a little background on Nathan Fielder and talk about how much we enjoyed his new show, The Rehearsal. We offer up spoiler-free thoughts on the movie The Black Phone. Then, aft…

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#577 - Terrible Dating Advice, Chuck Films the "Fourth of July" Premiere, and Thor: Love and Thunder 1:43:44

2y ago1:43:44

1:43:44

We answer some listener emails to kick things off, including some terrible dating advice about, you know. Effort. (Note: it made me very bummed out to record this.) We also take two different stands about skipping jury duty and it will not surprise you who takes which side. Chuck tells me all about filming the movie premiere and Q and A for Joe Lis…

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#576 - Chuck's Secret Feud, Shredder's Revenge, and Changing Electronic Loyalties 1:16:17

2y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Is the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack properly appreciated? What about Sister Act? We discuss these contemporary conundrums to start things out. Chuck then describes being trapped in the middle of a secret feud and asks for advice. Chuck talks about filming at Smodcastle and his weekend with the Jersey crew. We celebrate the new TMNT game "Shredder's R…

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#575 - Frank Turner, Brad Terrifies His Cat, and Tales From Jury Duty 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

1:08:07

How many people have to criticize something before you start taking that criticism seriously? We discuss this in regards to Chuck's work and come to solid conclusions. I tell Chuck about inadvertently traumatizing my cat with the Roomba Chuck got me for Christmas. We talk about seeing Frank Turner doing an acoustic matinee show and how jury duty al…

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#574 - TESD's "Chuck Roast," Top Gun: Maverick, and Jurassic World Dominion 2:57:09

2y ago2:57:09

2:57:09

Ray Harrington is with us this week! We talk about the recent TESD episode about Chuck and how he should respond to the TESD guys. After some classic tangent nonsense, Chuck and I break down Top Gun: Maverick for Ray. Was it too patriotic? Did Chuck and Brad make a pact to learn how to fly a jet before prom? Maybe! Then we offer a spoiler-free revi…

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#573 - Chuck Films with Drew Barrymore, Brad's Curious Correspondence, and Everything Everywhere All At Once 1:54:01

2y ago1:54:01

1:54:01

We kick things off with listener emails - should we accept gifts? Brad tells a wacky work story and we try to figure out if it is a prank. We discuss our approaches to dating and what level of putting ourselves out there is appropriate. Brad talks about the Conan (the Cimmerian) books and we try to figure out why so many Tuesdays with Stories liste…

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#572 - The Our Father documentary, Morbius, and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) 2:09:02

2y ago2:09:02

2:09:02

Ray Harrington joins us this week and we (once again) immediately go off the rails. I talk about blacking out on Ambien and somehow this leads to an extended riff about the JonBenet Ramsey case. Chuck explains the Netflix documentary Our Father to Ray and me and we are suitably appalled. Speaking of appalling, we also watched Morbius. We close with…

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#571 - Empire Records, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 1:09:40

2+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

After Brad relates a missed opportunity, Chuck presents his new segment: "Get Cultured, You Swine." We revisit older movies that many people have recommended to us. This starts with Empire Records, which sparks a lively discussion about whether Rex Manning is a bad guy. We talk about Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China before I tel…

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#570 - Brad's Terrible Spine Surgery Adventure 1:25:55

2+ y ago1:25:55

1:25:55

That's right, Brad had spine surgery also! What a copycat! Before he breaks that down, though, we answer questions that listeners sent in, including insights on dating and more Patreon ideas. After that, Brad tells the story of his surgery and recovery period and we both giggle like idiots about using anti-bacterial wipes on unapproved body parts. …

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#569 - Chuck's New Gig, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Our Dr. Strange Review 1:20:44

2+ y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Chuck has a new job! He's filming with yet another big-time comedian and finally spills the beans about it on this episode. This text is just a teaser so you listen to the episode! We also discuss the Thor: Love and Thunder trailer and Chuck is way more psyched about it than I am. Big surprise! We then offer up spoiler-free thoughts about Dr. Stran…

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#568 - Our Fantasy Patreon 1:12:15

2+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Recorded before Brad;s surgery, this episode talks about what we would do if we had a Patreon. Themed episodes, rounding out the cast of characters, quitting our soul-draining office jobs..the sky's the limit! MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#567 - Twin Spines Mall 2:08:10

2+ y ago2:08:10

2:08:10

Chuck gives a final update on his spine surgery as Brad preps for HIS spine surgery! It may have already happened by the time this episode is out! We discuss whether someone being a good person is intrinsic or extrinsic, Chuck's (hilarious) drug issues, Chuck's filming with TESD and Tuesdays and Kevin Smith. I learn about filming at the Fat Black P…

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#566 - Pitch Doctors: Spider-Man - No Way Home 2:00:29

2+ y ago2:00:29

2:00:29

The goal for this episode was for Chuck, Brad, and special guest Ray Harrington to pitch their OWN ideas for expanding the Spider-verse to celebrate the digital release of Spider-Man: No Way Home. And that happens! I mean, we take QUITE the detour to start the episode, but we each come with ideas (some more sincere than others) on how Tobey Maguire…

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#565 - The Rohrer You Know: Super Mario Bros the Movie 1:20:55

2+ y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

After going over some listener emails, Chuck and I briefly discuss Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock for comedy at the Oscars. Not too much, though. I then tell Chuck a bevy of facts - fun and otherwise - about the live-action Super Mario Bros movie and how it was made into what it became. MP3 Download…

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#564 - Chuck's Terrible Spine Surgery Adventure 1:11:08

2+ y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

We have returned! Chuck tells the whole story behind his recent spine surgery, starting with some initial issues in all the way through his recent hospital stay! Get the inside scoop here! MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#563 - Our "Supernatural" Panel from RI Comic-Con 2021 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

50:55

A panel with Kim Rhodes, Osric Chau, and Emily Swallow hosted by Chuck and Brad! Recorded at RI Comic-Con 2021 and a TON of fun for all parties involved! MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#562 - S'more support, Brad Breaks Down, Chuck Chomps through NYC 1:20:18

2+ y ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Brad talks to his physical therapist about Chuck's bad-boy attitude. Chuck screams for S'mores. Brad gets an MRI. Chuck loses his self-control in Manhattan in after a rousing Tuesdays with Stories recording. MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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#561 - Chuck Mistreats His Physical Therapists, and The Batman 1:36:04

2+ y ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Is Chuck a terrible client at his physical therapy office? I offer my opinion and Chuck tries to defend himself. We talk about our misadventures playing Dying Light 2, then Chuck tells me about his fun weekend: going to Soul Joel's, trying cool places in Staten Island, going into NYC, hanging out with other comics and trying cool new restaurants. W…

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#560 - Chuck's Throuple, Googly Eyes, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) 1:51:35

2+ y ago1:51:35

1:51:35

After some VERY fun nonsense to start out the episode, Chuck talks about the disappointment (and opportunites) of his recently canceled show opening for Bowling For Soup. A struggle every performer can identify with! Chuck tells about his thrifting adventures and I hate it! We talk about Chuck's (mis?)understanding about a dinner with a friend and …

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#559 - The Trailers for Dr. Strange 2 / NOPE / Rescue Rangers and Brad's Orlando Jaunt 1:27:19

2+ y ago1:27:19

1:27:19

We kick off this episode with Chuck bragging about his "cool-guy-D&D" night. He then relays a story about borrowing a camera from our pal Ray Harrington and the camera accidentally being broken. We get hyped about the next TMNT video game and talk about the new Doctor Strange trailer and the character revealed in said trailer. We share our exciteme…

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#558 - Murderville, Dying Light 2, and the Jurassic World: Dominion Trailer 1:22:42

2+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

We start with a VERY unplanned discussion about Chuck's desire to collect action figures and how that compares to other activities people deem acceptable or otherwise for grown-ass men. We talk about the Matrix: Resurrections lawsuit regarding theatrical release window, the trailer for The Adam Project, and a few episodes of Murderville. I discus t…

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#557 - Chuck's Acoustic Return, The Bosstones Split Up, and Jackass Forever 1:22:42

2+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

After some joking about our precarious mental health situations, we jump into listener emails. Ernest, the Bosstones, and Boba Fett questions cross our little brains. Chuck talks about his return to the stage and the halcyon days of playing live shows. Chuck talks about his weight loss journey, and about people reaching out when he's going through …

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#556 - The Blizzard, Brad's Bland Chili, and Worldle Sells Out 1:26:36

2+ y ago1:26:36

1:26:36

We jump into listener emails to start the episodes and discuss alternate Scream plans, bland chili, and First Draft Theater. From there, Chuck tells me about China's advisory board changing the ending of Fight Club for theatrical release and I am astounded. I explain the controversy about Wordle "selling out." Chuck talks about some personal gains …

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#555 - Chuck and Brad Fix Scream 5 1:37:21

2+ y ago1:37:21

1:37:21

After an update from Chuck about last week's episode, I try to lighten the mood with an observation about my plain eating habits. We talk about the trailer for the new Netflix series Murderville. After that, we offer a spoiler-free review of Scream 5. We then make it clear that we're going to spoil Scream 5. We do so, then discuss how we would fix …

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#554 - Chuck's Mental Breakdown AND Chuck's Physical Breakdown! 1:39:46

2+ y ago1:39:46

1:39:46

We kick out the jams with some very fun listener emails (well...very fun if you like organization!) We discuss some movies we've watched, including 8-Bit Christmas, Last Night in Soho, and Pig. After that, Chuck gets honest and emotional about the continued struggles with his breakup combined with a bulging disk in his aching back. Heartache! Nerve…

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#553 - Chuck and Brad's 2021 Year In Review 2:44:38

2+ y ago2:44:38

2:44:38

We are finally putting 2021 to bed! We go through our year together - Chuck listing the cool creative projects he was involved in, Brad detailing his failed attempts to cling to sanity! A very fun look back at a very challenging year! - Brad MP3 DownloadBy Chuck Staton, Brad Rohrer

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