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MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTInterview w/an Addict: Part 1Danni gives a little bit of her day to helping me tell my story. This is just the beginning of a comprehensive look into the life of a man... a man controlled by obsession, compulsion, and self-destruction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2022-10-0724 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTCARDS AGAINST 2-MANITYMe and Joe play a full game of Cards Against Humanity, by simply picking cards from atop the black and white decks. Hilarity ensues! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2022-10-0643 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTPARADISE CITY BANTERPat, Joe, and Tyler talk about bullshit and coffee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2022-10-0609 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.14 ~ Stop Using - Start Living (NEW BEGININNINGS)This week's episode (originally recorded for YouTube November, 2015) discusses the extraordinary measures people will go to to maintain a dangerous addiction, the perilous misadventures endured, the ambivalence experienced in making the grave decision to start a life of recovery, and, with hope and hard work, the amazing life one can live, free from active addiction.Β  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2022-04-1116 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.13 ~ Break-Up Epiphanies and Moving OnIs this week's episode I comically discuss past relationships, the struggle to move beyond the past how hideous or stunning your ex's new partners are, and why open relationships rarely work out, even if you're both ugly as all hell! ENJOY. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2022-04-0104 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCAST: The Lost EpisodeA brief message for those who are new to either #MADCITYSTREETS or the Madcitypodcast... Enjoy!πŸ‘‡πŸ˜ŽπŸ€πŸ’₯πŸ’― ...On a macro scale, nothing any of us does makes a lot of difference. It's the little influence we have on each other that impacts our lives, and the lives of others. We must always remember that we are in each other's care, and treat each other as we have always felt we should be treated, but without expectation, and filled only with faith that our goodness will cycle back around, understanding that even though it may not, our contribution is not in vain, for we have instill...2022-02-148h 41MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.12 ~ HAPPY Birthday?I'm not gonna say anything to prelude this episode. You'll either listen or not. And to tell you "all" the truth, I don't give a shit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-11-1423 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.11 ~ Life with Friends. (easier said than done!)In this episode I inteoduce my very good friend, Shannon. Not only is he one of my oldest living friends, but he also taught me how to smoke! And then there was that whole getting drunk for the first time on a 6-pack of Mickey's grenades and shitting in a dryer....πŸ€” BUT THAT'S FOR ANOTHER DAY! Enjoy.😘 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-11-0926 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.10 ~ HAPPY HALLOWEENThis episode delves into the increasingly popular bullshit story that hippies are handing out their drugs... FOR FREE!! I also mention a few other things you might not like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-10-2833 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2Ep.9 ~ Bye for Now.You want your answers given to you on a silver platter, don't you? Good luck. I have nothing to offer but the truth. Listen or deny. The choice is yours! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-10-2514 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2Ep.8 ~ Out for a walk and a good joke.Going out for a walk and a good joke, remembering old friends and always thinking about death and suicide can get a little heavy, even for me. But I still see the value in talking about all of these topics. ESPECIALLY a good joke. Btw, the punchline is "And it's STILL not as offensive as wearing blackface!" L🀑L Of course you'll have listen to the episode to decide if you're gonna get offended by that. I say take your chances. Don't get nervous. I'll cover you!πŸ˜‰ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-10-2333 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTAlice went to Wonderland, the Pirate tripped over a Pink Flamingo & we're decidedly late for a dateβ€ΌI've been to a lotta strange places, had a lotta weird experiences, but if I'm never to dream the same dream as those whose souls rest well in the darkness, like ink wells, spilled out like oily Gulf birds the bleedin hearts πŸ’• can't quite catch! But they feel it. It's not good, like the fart noises our bodies make while "Makin' with the love!" Thank you very much, Jason Mewes! I hope you are well, and your recovery is still in its own process. I stress to you. To you all! You should process before you progress! You can't know wha...2021-10-1358 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.6 ~ WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE⁉️Of the many causes for concern in western society and American culture in particular, there is one indisputable effect plaguing our daily life that has and will defeat our civilization, leaving us in the perpetual decline of not only our autonomy, but our will to regain it once all possibilities have long since passed us by, and only a foggy memory of yesterday's dream of truly living will remain. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-09-2530 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep.5 ~ AM I BEING HUNTED? Dodging Bail VS Dodging DeathIt seems that my nemesis continues to stalk me. I can blame him, the poor soul, for he's only a harbinger of chaos and death. It is those who wish to be his master that have conditioned him to seek human prey. They are the true monsters, and it is they who will carry cast to the fires in hell for the sin of dehumanizing this sullen and loveless child of a system designed to make monsters, and make those who fear the night eat themselves in desperate delight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast...2021-09-1817 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTS2 Ep. 4 ~ My Date with Queen Of Dreams at Madison's CrucibleI had the distinct honor of hanging out with this up and coming band that boasts of their sound as being a "progressive power metal." I am inclined to agree. They played a hell of a show, and got a few more coming up soon. So please check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok and probably under your Grandma's mattress! UPCOMING SHOW DATES Sept 23th @HELLBASH in Rio, WI Oct 1st @Rocktober Kickoff SV2 Pub & Grille in Greenbay, WI. DON'T MISS OUT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-09-1514 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTAnd so we move into Autumn πŸŒŒπŸŒ¬πŸƒπŸ‚πŸŒ™πŸŒ«What lies in the heart of the lost and the wicked? Can we ever really know? And if we could, would we be able to look away once we've seen the true darkness? I think not. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-09-1314 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSo September...So much to say and so few words come to mind. That's the way goes, though, these days, I'm lucky to know which day it is! The week's a blur. Sobriety sickenz me sometimes, but it's worth it, you know! Soon will be 1 year, and I'll raise my hand and say... "Sorry, I'm late! Is somebody sitting here? My name is Pat, and I am proud to say that I didn't kill myself today!" So I guess we'll see! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-09-1301 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 3 ~ I humbly bring you ZIPPER!Come up to the forum at the top of State Street TONIGHT @7PM for a FREE METAL SHOW featuring Flying Fuzz, and special guests, ZIPPER!! DON'T MISS THIS. If you do you're an asshole and nobody likes you!🀘πŸ€ͺπŸ”₯πŸŒ‹β›ˆπŸŒ πŸ’₯πŸ’―πŸ–€πŸ«πŸ¦„ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-08-2925 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTBONUS!!!For a very special day, I had to make a very special play on words to calm my nerves. For it's now been two whole years since my face got smashed and jaw was broke! And HOLY SHIT do I have somethin to say that, and that ain't no joke! So enjoy as I walk you back along old memories. Won't stay awhile, please, as we move on into this tale of unfortunate calamity... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-08-2536 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 2 ~ The Second ComingWe are in a whirlwind of historical, political, world changing events right now! What's happened has blown my mind more than any bit of news, second hit of acid, or the realization that I should use extra large condoms! THIS IS HUGE!! I'm talking about... ZIPPER. This metal band, made up of just a few young dudes who absolutely thrash and rip to shreads whatever preconceived notions of what "kids today" call METAL. They're playin from the heart, and they're using their brilliant young minds to fashion a path onto the Madison music scene with breakout jams LIVE downtown on...2021-08-2344 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 1 ~ Where (in The Hell) ARE WE?In this OFFICIAL Season 2 debut episode I will go a few jokes that I've red flagged and want to offer some context to, as to soothe and otherwise relieve any tension between me and my audience. But the main topic is the announcement of my book. Now, I know I've been talking about this for literal YEARS, but I've finally settled on a direction, a format, subject and title. If you'd like to know more, of course, listen to the podcast, and if you're REALLY CURIOUS to know more about all the things I'm talking about, then shoot me a...2021-08-1532 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSEASON SUPPLEMENTALJust something I had to get off my chest. STAY SAFE! And remember, I don't care that you're WOKE, because I haven't been sleeping! Take care.β˜πŸ€πŸ’― --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-06-2705 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 30 ~ THE FINAL SHOWThat's right! We're closing out the first season, and on a bit of a sour note. It is what it is, and I'm not gonna cry about it or make excuses. I'm grateful for everyone's patronage to this point, and I hope that you'll all join me in the second season and I look forward to bringing more insights, crude humor and intelligible streams of consciousness very, very soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-06-2436 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 29 ~ Father's Day Show DemoThis is LITERALLY what the title says. L😎L Wish me luck! ✌πŸ₯°πŸŒ» --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-06-0404 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 28 ~ NOT FOR F#%KΒΏNG SALE‼️This episode I go into the how's, why's and where's the trauma comes from that often leads us to mistreat and miscommunicate with one another. So join once again My friend as we spiral down the rabbit hole into existential philosophy and get a good chuckle at the human experiential debacle! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-05-3051 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 28 ~ Not For Sale!... --- This episode is sponsored by Β· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-05-3049 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 27 ~ Chance Encounters and Character DefectsCharacter defects, when trying to rid oneself of them anyway, are, as I've said in the past, like whack a moles... Every time you bang one down, another pops up! But, as I have also, back then... I was pretty full of shit! LπŸ€·β€β™‚οΈL Now, I'm not here to beat myself up put myself down. I've been tossed aside enough by some and pushed around by others still, and, quite frankly, I'm getting tired of all these geometric puns. If I ever forget which way I'm going again just allow myself to safely fall down, and then go in an opposi...2021-05-1843 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 26 ~ Hard To Believe We've Come This FarIt's been a helluva week and there's so much to tell! Amazing news on the music front, some updates on family struggles, and who the hell knows if I'll have a job at the end of this week?! Tune in and sit back for another wild story that is my life on the Madcitypodcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-05-131h 26MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 25 ~ Late Night and Long DragsThank you for joining me once again. I truly appreciate your patience in walking slowly with me through this episodic new phase of life. You appreciated, loved and valued! Don't ever let nobody tell you different! You're all fuckin awesome, and I love you! And there ain't a goddamn thing you can do about it. πŸ€˜πŸ˜ŽπŸ’–πŸ’― --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-05-0712h 51MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 24 ~ What is πŸ›πŸ‘πŸ¦‚πŸͺœβ‰οΈWe will get into the specifics, of course, but I want to know what YOU know about love. Fill me in and I will envelop you in a chasm of sticky song and dance πŸ•Ίfor your favorite philosophies of all the happy memories we have always felt we should be able to have and take this opportunity to show true character in all that we are in and to et so from now on. ❀Groovy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-04-201h 02MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 23 ~ Finding The Pieces Puts The Puzzle Together ❀The price of knowing a greater truth is in suffering the difficulty of not having the ability to convey it to others. If only I could grab everyone I see on the street and tell them! Just tell them that I love them and hug them, and try to convince them that everything is good and that we're all one, and it's all going to be alright, there's nothing to fear, we made all of this so that we would have something to do, and it's only because we gave ourselves a reflection to look at and have someone to...2021-04-0942 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 21 ~ #WEAREEVERYONE...all the time even! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-04-0601 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 20 ~ What are dreams, and do they have to hurt?It's been almost 6 months since I've last slept with knife beneath my pillow, but apparently my brain didn't get that memo, so it's staying hyper-vigilant in order to keep me sharp in the event that my continued existence is challenged and I must see fit to defend myself, or another. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-3124 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSUNDAY SUPPLEMENTAL ~ Feeling good ain't easy, but it's gettin better!😁 (the fan noise goes away😘)As each day comes to be and passes behind me, I'm overcome by gratitude and serenity for having the opportunity to live my best life. Smile, because you're beautiful!πŸ₯° Learn more about me and my #Journey @ #MADCITYPODCAST @spotify/madcitypodcast @instagram.com/madcitypodcast @facebook.com/madcitymedia and @facebook.com/patkaecomedy @anchor.fm/madcitypodcast Created with InShot:https://inshotapp.com/share/youtube.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-2912h 42MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSATURDAY SUPPLEMENTAL ~ Stand Up🎀 Rerun! πŸ“ΊHappy Saturday all you beautiful bastards! πŸ‘‹πŸ˜˜ I hope you've all had a wonderful week and are currently enjoying a relaxing weekend. I've been quite busy doin a bit of livin' n reflectin' myself. It's been a long week of anticipatory glee and reminiscent feels. But I didn't want ya to think I wasn't thinkin of ya as this week comes to a close. So here's some raw stand up material from 2 years ago that I performed in front of a very small but exceptionally gracious audience at the Bos Meadery at 849 E. Washington Ave here in Madison. According to their websit...2021-03-273h 52MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 19 ~ LIVE ON STATE STREETWe ventured out of the inner sanctums and into the outdoors! Well, to the streets, anyway....😏 Me, Mike and Daisy set up down on State Street at Concrete Park for a couple of hours, not knowing what to expect, but definitely expecting something from our past to come and remind us of how old we are. Sure enough! It happened. Check it out!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-2226 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 18 ~ BEE🎁🐝PRESENTIf there's no time like the present, and each day is a gift, then we should BE PRESENT and be the gift of each day, from you to another, and give of yourself to those around you with a SMILE😁! Ya SπŸ‘€β‰οΈ Now, everyone has something to OPEN! Just try not to touch or get too close. Maintain a 6 ft perimeter at all times. LπŸ€ͺL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-1948 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 17 ~ True Courage"Those who make it through these times show a courage not their own." - Basic Text, p. 86 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-1740 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSATURDAY SUPPLEMENTAL ~ Surviving Success!πŸ’£πŸŒ πŸ†πŸ˜³πŸ…πŸŽ‰πŸ’₯Here I talk briefly (for me anywayπŸ˜‰) about the dangers of gaining latitude too quickly and how the fall from what we might call the "top of the world" could bring about more healing than we expect, or are even ready for. HAPPY SATURDAY!! 😊 EnjoyπŸ’– --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-1316 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 16 ~ Tales of a MADCITY MADMAN... and other shocking shenanigans!This episode is about the weird ways we tend to get lost in the moment. So much so, sometimes, that we may even risk losing our lives. Or, at the very least, our clothes.πŸ˜‰ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-111h 56MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 15 ~ YES, Black Lives Matter!And so do HOMELESS LIVES, and the lives of those with mental health issues!Β  When we talk about the Black Community, and that Black Lives Matter, the immediate response from so many is the retort that β€œAll Lives Matter.” The seriousness, urgency, and desperate call for help is lost in poorly enforced semantics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-03-0436 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 13 ~ Reaching out can save livesThe world is a beautiful place, full of love, with many wondrous and exciting adventures awaiting our discovery, but some of us will never learn this fact. There is an alarming number of people who suffer from grave mental and emotional disorders that lead them deeper into despair, and closer to taking drastic measures to ease their pain. Tips on how to talk with someone who may be suicidal can be found atΒ www.helpguide.org. For more information on how to help yourself or someone you suspect of being suicidal, go to the International Association for Suicide Prevention w...2021-02-2621 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTTHURSDAY SUPPLEMENTAL ~ Don't Let Fear Sidetrack You From Moving ForwardHello, all!πŸ‘‹πŸ˜ Just figured I'd start my day with a short message to you about keeping momentum and staying focused despite the sticky steps along the way. I love you guys. πŸ’―βœŒπŸ€ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-2513 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 12 ~ Remembering the JourneyIt's not how you begin, or where you wind up that you'll recall... it's the journey within yourself that you'll remember most. This is a brief piece with me reciting some readings about birth and death, grief and sorrow, losing hope and moving on in life. I recorded this for the Alana Rose Foundation's 2nd Annual #ButterflyBall fundraiser on February 27th in support of the Pregnancy & Infant Loss program at UnityPoint Health - Meriter. Learn more about their inaugural ball at https://www.alanarose.org/annual-butterfly-ball Learn more about me and My Journey https://youtube.com/channel/UC_puSy1wptz...2021-02-2225 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 11 ~ What's The Plan?!What if there was no plan? In this episode I go deep into the question of what life is like without an agenda. Is it liberating? Terrifying? MOIST?! It's all of those things and more. Hear all about it and then tell me what you think. Just go to the MADCITYPODCAST Facebook page and leave your comments. βœŒπŸ’― --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-1926 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 10 ~ Facing Our Feelings (even the uncomfortable ones)In today's show I go into the different ways we react to uncomfortable moments and how those reactions cause lead to more heartache and unnecessary strife. Especially while navigating through a world in which social distance is paramount, must we be careful and considerate in how we treat sensitive situations, be it an unexpected errand or cause, a sudden accident or injury, or even the death of someone we love. We mustn't deny ourselves the opportunity to grieve and process of feelings, while also being sure to not weaponize our emotions and exploit those around us. Please feel free to...2021-02-1739 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 9 ~ Short Trips - Big GiftsIt's been a while since I've used my platform of privilege to speak the echoes of the long suffering, but still striving Black Community. But I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful woman tonight, and she not only offered me a deeply meaningful opportunity to show true character, but she also made my wise to a group that she's not only a part of, but catering with her culinary skills! Here is the flier for the event, along with some additional information. The Black Women's Business Expo! Taking place TODAY from 12pm to 5pm at the Eclipse Event Center...2021-02-1330 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 8 ~ Vibes, yo!You know how people just can't seem to grasp the simple concept of "shared reality" when they're trying to convince you that what they're doing is their natural purpose and right, even though it's counterintuitive to your agreed community standards, and you just want them to understand that the universe is bigger than their trivial issue, but now you'd be grateful if they would just go away and stop pretending that they're a victim in their own shit soup? Well, so am I! Instead, let's choose to share some kinds.πŸ€— I challenge you to go out of your way to bri...2021-02-1140 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 7. ~ What's NEWS???Mike and I delve DEEP into the RAW DAWG GRIT - Into the REAL WORLD TRUTH that the CORPORATE MEDIA won't show you!! EVERYTHING from the Australian Outback to Gilligan's Island! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-091h 04MADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTSUPPLEMENTAL SUNDAY ~ February 7, This is not a test."...we have found a loving, personal 'god' to whom we can turn." - JFT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-0710 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 6 ~ Psychic Vampires!There are some of us who find it necessary to derive emotional support from others in order to sustain an even keel of emotional and psychological stability, and we return this support when we can, and when it is needed. But there are those who do not reciprocate, and who go out of their way to take all the energy they can from others... The Psychic Vampire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-0605 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTWednesday Introspective: Let's talk Valentine's Day!This is just some random shit goin on in my head here at 5:47am when I'm trying to decide if I should try to sleep before the sun rises, or can I beat the fuckin sun back with my will and black out shade! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-0306 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 5 ~ PerspectivePerspective! By far, perspective is fundamentally the most important piece in my life puzzle. It brings us benefit from loss. Truth from lies. Giving us an opportunity to live life knowing that this space is temporary, and that makes it sacred. With perspective we are free from death, because we know that it, too, is temporary. Perspective❕ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-02-0215 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 4 ~ Politicking!The current political climate is more dangerous and volatile than climate change. The only difference these days is that politics is predictable. Regardless, I know one thing's for sure: just because you show me a snowball I'm still not gonna be convinced that this isn't hell. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-01-3032 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 3 ~ Mike’s Debut: Community, Covid, and Poop JokesToday marks an historic day in podcasting! TODAY we introduce Mike Martin to the #MADCITYPODCAST and usher in a new era of immaturity the likes of which THE WORLD HAS NEVER SEEN! Okay, maybe seen, but NEVER HEARD! Alright, maybe the world has heard its share of toilet humor already, but what's a pinch more? Am I right?!😏 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-01-2726 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 2 ~ Relapse and Recovery RevelationsIn this episode I go into a little depth on how addicts make choices, why they sometimes choose to eliminate them, and what is necessary for addicts to break loose from the grip of ambivalence and self-doubt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-01-2407 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTEp. 1 ~ My JourneyIt's unfortunate and devastating for anyone and everyone involved in the loss of a child, but as the father of son lost so young, my grief was very subtlety sidelined. Not just by others in my life, and in the abstract, but by me. I went into the situation of Journey's birth, knowing it would likely end in his death, with this idea that I would be able to hold everything together and move forward with grace and appreciation, and when it started to crumble, just a little, I completely fell apart. I was lost and gone and good with...2021-01-2212 minMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCASTMADCITYPODCAST (Trailer)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madcitypodcast/support2021-01-2100 min