It's About Bugs, Supernatural Death Coughs, and Murder: Michael Grant's "PLAGUE"

It's About Bugs, Supernatural Death Coughs, and Murder: Michael Grant's "PLAGUE"

Plagues are notoriously difficult to manage. Could you imagine trying to exterminate a bunch of 5-foot tall gut-roaches? How about solving the case of a spreading cough that gives one the supernatural ability to break one's own neck and cough up your lungs? And has anyone figured out how to stop the incessant voices of doubt that plagues this or that choice? No solution is perfect, especially when there isn't anything to solve or fix. Sometimes, you can only try to survive doing your best, which if you're planning on listening to this episode from beginning to end, you deserve a medal. Please enjoy this episode whenever it finds you! BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Deserving Another Chance: Adib Khorram's "Darius the Great Deserves Better"

A boyfriend who cooks, a dream internship, and a spot on the varsity soccer team alongside new friends—Darius finally has everything he thought he wanted. So why doesn't he feel as happy as he expected? In this bonus episode, our brother Darius discovers that getting what you want isn't always the end of the story. Sometimes the hardest part begins after the choice is made.

It's About Darius' Need For Identity: Adib Khorram's "Darius The Great Is Not Okay"

Darius the Great is learning about life, personhood, and the importance of history to one's own journey. Unfortunately, a trip to Iran towards this self-actualization comes with a mentally-declining grandfather and a hard lesson about beginnings and endings. Get choked up with me as we watch a family try to figure out how to make it through when things aren't as okay as we say they are. Enjoy! BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Purpose In A Lie: Michael Grant's “LIES"

If I had a choice, I'd prefer truth or a lie. At least then, I'd know how much of an idiot I was, or am, for making the same decision. Lies are much more finicky. Loose and untethered. Dangerous. Just ask Orsay, or Hank, or Mary, rest her soul. To believe a lie is truth is to uproot yourself, and dangle on the whims of reality, whomever you're viewing it from. I wish I could say watch out for them, but it wouldn't be much help. Lies are deceptive, capable of fooling anyone. Hopefully you enjoy today's episode and are just as excited for Plague next week! BYYEEE!!!!

It's About Turning 30 and Learning About Curry Baker's "Obsession"

Happy 30th to me-and anyone else who is lucky to be born at this time. Summer is warm, alive, and provoking, touching all who rests underneath the sun at its peak until everything is laid bare. Perhaps that's why "Obsession" offers the perfect story through which to review what may be one of life's greatest lessons. As with most truths worth learning, this one reveals itself only in time. To live honestly and earnestly-for yourself and for others-you must eventually understand a simple but difficult truth: Know when to let go. I hope you enjoy this episode! BYYEEE!!!!