I really needed this show. Between a lot of good happening (becoming an ISSA finalist, my autism diagnosis, signing with OOB, interviewing more guests, and playing Magic: The Gathering) and a bit of bad too (got to even it out,…
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Feb 21, 2026
Dear Therapist… My Heart Had Something to Say
This past week rocked me.
I’m 26 years old and I had a heart attack.
Saying that still feels insane. The doctors diagnosed it as pericarditis — inflammation around my heart — and just like that everything slowed down whether…
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Dec 28, 2025
Standing in My Truth: A Year of Loss, Growth, and Music
As 2025 comes to an end, saying I’m glad it’s over feels like an understatement. It was a heavy year in many ways, but even in the chaos, there were moments that truly mattered.
This year brought ISSA Award nominations…
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Aug 13, 2025
An Unlikely Place for a Collective Soul
To say Collective Soul is my favorite band of all time would be an understatement. For me, they’re what the Beatles were to most boomers—my ultimate musical inspiration. They’ve shaped the radio host, musician, and storyteller I am today.
Having…
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