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Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadEpisode 229 - Announcing our 2nd Quarter Readalong in our year of reading Ghost StoriesWelcome to Episode 229!
We kick off this episode with the announcement of our second quarter readalong pick for our year of reading Ghost Stories. We hope you’ll read along with us!
Speaking of which, we also have an in depth conversation about “What Was It?” by Fitz-James O’Brien, the second story in the PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES that we’ll be buddy reading throughout the year. Join us on this, too!
Emily checked off the Western square on her Ghost Stories Bingo Card by reading LONE WOMEN by Victor LaValle. She also read TWENTY-FOUR SECONDS FROM NOW…A Love Story...2025-03-111h 05
Apex Adjacent484-David Obuchowski!!!We're thrilled to have David Obuchowski back on the show this week! David is the creator and host of the amazing Tempest podcast, the author of intriguing and heartfelt essays and publications, and all-around fantastic person!2025-01-171h 38
TempestHoliday Break!Well, it's that time of year---the holidays. Because of that and also because I actually only just got discharged from the hospital after a week-long stay thanks to a fairly involved surgery, I think this makes for a great time to take a short break. I'm sure you'd been eagerly counting on spending your holiday break listening to Tempest, but fear not: there are two and a half seasons of back episodes you can listen or re-listen to! And, anyway, waiting makes the heart grow fonder. Or something like that. Either way, Tempest will be back sometime in January, 2025 ideally...2024-12-1901 minTempestThe Children of Weird Car OwnersOn this episode of Tempest, you'll hear from some very spirited children (including my own daughter) who share their opinions about their parents' unique cars...and also about their parents! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1232 min
TempestIdentityOn this episode, Tempest creator and host, David Obuchowski, wonders what his car---a 1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16---says about him. He meets acquaintances and strangers to put that very question to them. Explore how cars are tangled up in our identities, and discover not only what cars say about us, but what they might lead others to ask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0541 minTempestThanksgiving Break!Tempest Season 3 returns on Thursday, December 5th. But in the meantime, if you have a story you think would be a good fit for Tempest, please reach out. Send an email to my gmail account. The handle is obuchowski.david. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2801 min
TempestSpitfireEric's father rode one of the fastest production motorcycles in the world. Eric, on the other hand, couldn't hit 25 mph without shaking. But then, tragedy. But from tragedy, purpose, love, and an undeniable connection that transcends death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2134 min
TempestTurf WarThere is a Revolutionary War fort called Fort Nonsense in Morristown, NJ. That Fort never saw battle, as it turned out. But in 1998, there was a war in Morristown. A turf war. It was between two ice cream trucks. One old school. One new school. Hear the story on Tempest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1441 min
TempestTEMPEST SEASON 3 EXTENDED TRALERTempest, the acclaimed and popular documentary podcast about cars and their people, returns for a third season in the fall of 2024. This extended trailer is just a small taste of what's coming. Funny, strange, tragic, powerful...Tempest tells the stories about the things that move us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1006 min
K12ScienceOutstanding Science Trade Books for Early Elementary School Students - Part 1I was recently reading the January/February 2024 issue of “Science and Children,” a publication of the National Science Teaching Association, for elementary school science teachers. In this issue, I read the section on the “Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students.” The selections are a collaboration of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children’s Book Council. In part 1 of this two-part podcast series, I share nine books that were selected for early elementary students. The books are: “We are Branches” by Joyce Sidman “How Birds Sleep” by David Obuchowski “Jumper: A Day in...2024-03-2805 minApex Adjacent327-David Obuchowski and His Peugeot 405 Mi16!!!We're incredibly honored to have our dear friend David Obuchowski back on our show this week! David's essay, "The Road Trip That Made My Dream Car Mine" has been published on Road & Track! He's gracing our show once again to give us some great background on his fantastic Peugeot 405 Mi16.2022-01-071h 41Apex Adjacent286-David Obuchowski!!!We're super humbled this week to have David Obuchowski in the virtual blanket fort this week! David's an awesome podcast host and producer, be sure to binge all of the Tempest episodes, and an all-around awesome member of the automotive community!2021-03-191h 20
My First Ride PodcastWhy I Started My First Ride PodcastWelcome to My First Ride Podcast. On this episode, I talk about a story that influenced my decision to start this podcast. A few years ago, I started thinking about developing a podcast centered around people and their cars. Their first rides. And then I ready the story about Steven and his Camaro. The story I read was on Jalopnick.com. and it got my attention. It was written by David Obuchowski, a contributing writer for an automotive website called Jalopnik.com. Here’s the link to the article which tells the story in more de...2020-12-3008 min
TempestNot To Be Sexist, But...Some of the best, most knowledgeable, and passionate automotive writers are women. In this episode, they share their experiences with sexism and it affects them both personally and professionally. This episode contains very strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0834 min
TempestSurvivorsVictor and Victoria are survivors. A story about war, disease, family, and cars. Speaking of which: among the '65 and '66 Mustangs and gleaming '68 Charger, there's another car, covered. What could it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0133 min
TempestGretaIt's the pickup truck that brings it all rushing back. Greta recounts the deeply unsettling night she discovered the truth about her husband (now ex). Warning: this episode deals with domestic violence/harassment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-2429 min
TempestRedlineAlfred Shikany was a fearless thrill-seeking adrenaline addict. But at 32 years old, life dealt him a blow, and he had to learn to go slow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1728 min
TempestMID-SEASON TRAILERTempest is taking a short mid-season break this week, but will return next week. Check out these upcoming stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1001 min
TempestLiving LegendDocumented Original Tuskegee Airman, Jim Barbour, has lived a remarkable life. A large part of it has been cars. The 93-year old recalls some of his favorite cars, driving stories, and what he experienced as a young man in the US Army Air Corp and the segregated South. He also looks ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0342 min
TempestAbandoned VehiclesTrue tales of vehicle abandonment, including the F-Body Bandit of Florida, and a warp-driven bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-2735 min
TempestWedding DayThey have a passion for driving and a love for each other. But disaster strikes on their wedding day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-2040 min
TempestJust Empty Every PocketA gritty tale about a pool shark with a penchant for Jeeps and a very long night in a lonely mountain town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1333 min
TempestTempest Season Two: Trailer #1TEMPEST is back! In its triumphant second season which premieres August 13th, 2019, you'll hear poignant, inspiring, hilarious, heartbreaking, and eye-opening stories about cars and their people. All of them true. Written, produced, and hosted by essayist and author, David Obuchowski (Jalopnik, The Awl, Longreads, Deadspin, Daily Beast) with original music by Distant Correspondent and Memory Bias. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-2802 min
Heroin Buttsex and Lord of the RingsSade / The Clash with musician and Tempest creator David ObuchowskiSend us a textFollow David Obuchowski: @DavidOfromNJListen to season one of TEMPEST: https://play.acast.com/s/tempestDavid’s articles for Jalopnik: https://kinja.com/davidobuchowskiDavid's BandsPUBLICIST UK: https://publicistuk.bandcamp.com/GOES CUBE: https://oldflamerecords.bandcamp.com/album/goes-cube-shadows-swallowed-the-flood DISTANT CORRESPONDENT: https://oldflamerecords.bandcamp.com/album/distant-correspondent-distant-correspondentDEBATED IN THIS EPISODE:Sade“Sweetest Taboo” - written by Helen Folasade Adu and Martin Ditcham - 1985Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcPc18...2019-06-1959 min
The Artful Podcast017: David Obuchowski — Navigating the creative process to make a careerIn this episode, Gabe talks with David Obuchowski, a writer, songwriter, musician, producer, and podcaster, about his creative process, getting into the “flow state”, working through “writer’s block”, and knowing when something is done. He shares a story about a chance meeting with a drummer that was the begin of a lifelong relationship filled with a constant focus on betterment and growth. He talks about his different band projects from Goes Cube to Distant Correspondent to his most recent, Publicist UK. He shares another inspiring story about how a teacher caught him off guard and lit a fire for his wr...2019-05-091h 33
Reels & WheelsWeird Science with David ObuchowskiThe 80's was all about exploiting our fear of the power of computers and Weird Science, another John Hughes classic, is a modern-day Frankenstein playing to our fear of keyboards, CRT monitors and phone modems. High school nerds Gary and Wyatt use a computer to create the perfect girl (and Kelly LeBrock fits that part nicely), who provides them with not only the confidence and popularity they have dreamed of, but also a few really cool automobiles. Joining us is David Obuchowski, Jalopnik writer and host of the Tempest Podcast, helping us take a look b...2018-11-301h 26
Ask a Clean PersonEp116 — Tempest in a T-TopIn this episode, Jolie is joined by David Obuchowski, host of Jalopnik's new podcast, Tempest. They're talking cars — from used cars that smell like wet dog, to upholstery that's gone impossibly dingy, to a major disaster involving coconut curry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0850 minTempestLove Lost: ‘55 Bel-AirWalt Appell was a tireless, hardworking man who loved cars from the time he was a teen, being raised by his siblings. He owned two gas stations, and later a deli, and through it all was a volunteer fireman and fire chief. His only dream for retirement was to have an iconic classic Chevy. And he did just that, until he died suddenly, leaving a wife and two son’s stricken by grief, a lifetime of stories, and a ‘55 Bel-Air in the garage.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Host...2018-05-0833 minTempestOn The Road: Tour VansEvery musician has a story about a tour van. In this episode, we explore the mythology and legends behind the tour van, what they mean to bands everywhere, and interviews several prominent musicians about the wild stories that can only happen on tour.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0136 minTempestMister Hot Rod: ‘61 TempestAgainst all odds, Ed became the fastest man in Paterson, NJ. No small feat, considering he had the weakest car. It’s a hilarious story that shows how one man lucks into victory, and just as quickly tastes the bitterness of defeat. But, in the end, did he really lose at all?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-2428 min
Untitled Car Show PodcastDavid Obuchowski of TempestThis weeks guest is David Obuchowski of Jalopnik’s new podcast “Tempest”. We discuss how Tempest came to be, David’s background in audio pronunciations, the Ford Freestyle, how much more will we cry during this season of the Tempest, and much more! Check out tempest via Jalopnik, or where ever your getting this podcast!2018-04-181h 04TempestDriving Stick: '97 CabriollaDriving stick has become a lost art, but some teens are still learning it. This revelation leads the host of Tempest to revisit his own experience with three pedals, and reconnect with a once-close friend after 20 years of silence, only to discover that the student's become the teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-1732 minTempestBad Memory: ‘52 PickupSteven’s best and worst experiences revolve around cars, especially the classic Camaro that’s the one link to a father who never understood him. But his memories—all of them—are rapidly fading thanks to a traumatic brain injury. As he struggles to keep his mind sharp, he discovers that one of his most painful experiences wasn’t at all like he remembers it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-1027 minTempestMissing Mopar: ‘74 Road RunnerJason Godsil wants to build an American car company from scratch that rivals the insane machines made by Bugatti. But while he looks to the future, he also looks to the past, as he searches tirelessly to find the long-lost muscle car that started his family’s love of cars, but that is steeped in tragedy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-0335 minTempestGuardian Angel: ‘86 200SXA mechanical failure derails what should be an easy road trip for two brothers. With limited money and time, they attempt a Hail Mary repair of their Nissan 200SX only to wonder if maybe someone - or something - is looking out for them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-2726 minTempestIntroducing TempestJalopnik is proud to bring you Tempest, a series that explores the hilarious and heartbreaking true stories of our relationship with cars.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-03-1501 min
Buzz Rant and RaveBRRcast 006 – Distant CorrespondentThe Buzz Rant & Rave Podcast is back! And we’re even back with a good one. I chatted with David Obuchowski and Michael Lengel about their new band Distant Correspondent and the group’s upcoming debut album. The podcast includes a listen to the full track of “Badlands.”
Distant Correspondent on the Web:
Distant Correspondent on Facebook
@distantcorr (Twitter)
Related bands:
Goes Cube
Meanwhile, back in Communist Russia
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