Climbing Sideways

Three Part-Time Jobs in a Trench Coat

I’m thrilled to say that this is the TENTH episode of Climbing Sideways. I found out recently that 90% of shows do not make it this far! So I’m giving us a pat on the back for this milestone. A note to share today, we have made the decision to *wrap* season one with episode #13. I would love to hear from anyone what they liked about Season One, and what they might like to see in Season Two! Ok, back to regularly scheduled programming… Our guest today is my badass friend Cait Maher. Cait is a hairstylist, a quilter and seamstress, and an enthusiastic motorcycle adventurer. I am constantly inspired by Cait, and I think you will be too. Make sure you follow Cait on Instagram @caitmadethat [https://www.instagram.com/caitmadethat/], and you should also follow her quilting journey @caitmade_shop [https://www.instagram.com/caitmade_shop/] now that she’s got a long-arm quilting machine in her home! ALSO!! To celebrate this milestone, Cait and I are collaborating to give away a quilt! The top is something that I made about 9 years ago. Cait is going to put her own spin on it and finish it for our lucky winner. To be entered, make sure you’re subscribed to our Substack, or go comment on giveaway post on Instagram. As always, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show. And of course, you can find us on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod. Please subscribe, share, and write us a review. I’m also working on postcards, so if you want a handwritten note from me, send me a DM or an email climbingsidewayspod@gmail.com [climbingsidewayspod@gmail.com] We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com [https://climbingsideways.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Big Swirling Vortex of Choose Your Next Adventure

Our guest today is Anna Przy. Anna is a comedian and content creator who you probably know for her incredible backyard videos, reminding you that it’s totally ok to not be ok and yelling her catchphrase, “Keep It Up, Cutie!” She’s the author of a not-quite self-help book, the host of a weekday webshow called ‘Permission Slip with Anna Przy,’ she guides international trips for her community, and she just wrapped up a comedy tour. Anna really does *all* the things, and our conversation was so much fun! Anna’s ‘Big Dumb Crybaby’ comedy tour has wrapped, but I definitely encourage you to follow her on Instagram @akprzy [https://www.instagram.com/akprzy/] buy her book, join her Patreon, or sign up for one of her trips! You can find all the information on her website akprzy.com [http://www.akprzy.com] If you’re on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com. And of course, we’re on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod [https://www.instagram.com/climbingsidewayspod/]. Since our show is brand new and ad-free, please subscribe, share, and write us a review. I’m also working on postcards, so if you want a handwritten note from me, send me a DM or an email climbingsidewayspod@gmail.com [climbingsidewayspod@gmail.com] We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com [https://climbingsideways.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep 08: From Craft Kid to Graphic Designer

Our guest today is Maeve Spears. Maeve is a public relations professional who is also pursuing her M.A. at DePaul University’s School of Design. After a decade of communication work, Maeve decided to head back to school and pursue her passion for art & design. By day, she works as a PR Manager at Puttshack, a tech-infused mini golf concept, and in the evenings, she’s tackling schoolwork and freelance graphic design. Thanks so much for listening to Climbing Sideways. If you’re on Substack, follow us there, climbingsideways.substack.com. And of course, we’re on Instagram and Threads @climbingsidewayspod. You can find Maeve online at maevekspears.com [https://maevekspears.com/] or on Instagram @maker.maeve [https://www.instagram.com/maker.maeve/] As always, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show. Since our show is brand new and ad-free, please subscribe, share, and write us a review. Those reviews really matter! We’ll be back in a couple of weeks with another conversation. Thanks so much. Byeeeeeee. Mentioned in today’s episode: Puttshack [https://www.puttshack.com/] Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale [https://alisonfragale.com/book/] Ilona Maher Doesn’t Entertain Imposter Syndrome [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hBntZGgaZls] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com [https://climbingsideways.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep 07: Music Making

I am so very excited to share that our guest today is the incredibly talented Zubin Hensler. Zubin writes, records, mixes, and performs music. He also works on media across the radio, podcast, and film spectrum, contributing with sound design, mixing, editing, and original music. Including on this very show. You can find Zubin online at zubinhensler.com [https://zubinhensler.com/] or on Instagram @zubinhensler [https://www.instagram.com/zubinhensler] Check out Half Waif at halfwaif.com [https://halfwaif.com/] And, because there were so many other great artists mentioned in this episode, I put together a playlist! Here’s the Spotify link: CS EP 07 Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69h80uzPq4mBfmn9qqvzHq?si=2c79dde30dba469d] AND in case you’re curious to learn more about the Seattle Middle School band experience Zubin talks about, he says this video is a pretty accurate summary!Robert Knatt Leaves Lasting Legacy at Washington Middle School [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl2LIjg1qs4] Our unrelated bright spot today… the video of Artemis II astronauts calling to mission control and requesting that a lunar bright spot be named after Carroll Wiseman, the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman. Learn more in this NPR Article [https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5776440/artemis-moon-crater-carroll-wiseman] As always, but especially today, many thanks to Zubin Hensler for all the mixing and original music for the show. If you’re enjoying the podcast, we’d be eternally grateful if you leave us a review. Thanks so much & we’ll be back in a few weeks with another conversation! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com [https://climbingsideways.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

APRIL FOOLS

Because we all deserve as much whimsy as possible, here’s a silly little April Fools episode starring Gabriel and Lucas De Cervantes. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit climbingsideways.substack.com [https://climbingsideways.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]