Iām back from Scares That Care 2019, and what a time it was! As per the usual I give a recap of every con when I get back, and this is no exception. My memory may have some scenes missing here and there, but I do my best to put the pieces together. It was AWESOME! Also, Iām sitting in the court of Pentacles in this weekās reading.
Episode 109 - The Great Coffee Prank War
Back when I worked at Starbucks another store tried to prank us once. After a retaliation deemed by some as āoverkillā we were never pranked again. Also, Hanginā with the Pentacles in this weekās reading!
Episode 108 - Sketch Comedy: The Devil Made Me Do It
This week I talk about how I got into doing sketch comedy with a group of plucky misfits called MicroSatan, and the connections you form with the people you work with creatively that bond you forever. Also, Iām throwing chaos magic all over the place while Kings and Swords come together in the cards for this week.
Episode 107 - LIVE Reading of Sinkhole
This week I performed a LIVE reading form my new novella, Sinkhole, at Wake the Dead Coffee in San Marcos, TX with some other awesome authors, and I recorded my performance to share with everyone on the podcast. Also, the Pages are bringing some strong, excitable energy in this weekās reading.
Episode 106 - Days of the Dead Indianapolis 2019 Recap
Iām back from Days of the Dead Indianapolis and what a time it was! This week I recap my experience less than eight hours after I got home, and talk about all the awesome interactions I had. Also, Swords of intellect and experience dominate this weekās reading!
Episode 105 - A Snook in the Hand . . .
We all have had teachers who have motivated us through the interest they took, or the encouragement they gave. This week I tell a story about a teacher I had who motivated me through a very different manner. Plus, the Moon sets the tone of this weekās reading.
Episode 104 - The Great Donks Adventure LIVE
A few weeks ago I told you all about my trip to Chicago for Printers Row Lit Fest including how I performed storytelling at the after party. On this episode I play the live audio from the performance where I regaled the room with the tale of The Great Donks Adventure, and how it will always hold a special place in my heart. Plus, Strength and Balance rule the cards in this weekās reading.
Episode 103 - I Can't Feel My Hands, I Can't Feel My Feet
Remember the good old days when smoking a blunt would get you all silly-like? What a time! This week I tell a story of the blunt that numbed all senses except for those of a Houston Police officer. Luckily, it was my friendās dad, but the important thing is I didnāt learn any lessons. Also, the Wands wonāt let me half-ass it while the Pentacles lay out the rest on this weekās reading.
Episode 102 - Printers Row 2019 Recap Adventure
Iām back from Chicago where I tabled at my second Printers Row with authors: Michael Allen Rose, Caleb Wilson, John Bruni, and Garret Schuelke. What a time we had, and to find out about that time check out my full recap of my latest Printers Row adventure. Plus, Pages and Pentacles are in the cards.
Episode 101 - Comicpalooza Hullabaloosers
This week I forget to turn the echo feature on my mic down so the whole episode is touched by reverb throughout. Sorry, or not sorry. Our story this week addresses my aversion to Comicpalooza, and how birthday cake became a trigger for me. Also, the Sun shines down through the Wands and Pentacles in this weekās reading!
Episode 100 - To There and Back Again: A Rubbergloves Story
Well, here we are at episode 100, and I couldnāt have done it without your support! I truly, truly appreciate it. This week I tell a story about another wild L2V road show, but one that lacks the fun and games youāve come to expect. Itās about what you do sometimes on the path to your dream that isnāt glamorous, or sexy, or even necessarily fun at all, but itās this and hundreds of other small, similar instances that help propel you to where youāre going even though you may not realize it at the time. Also, Pentacles and the Devil are in the cards for me this week.
Episode 99 - L2V Get B.A.N.N.E.D.
Getting banned from a club is totally rock-n-roll, but not knowing why the ban was imposed is just confusing. This week I tell the story of another crazy gig at an awful club that resulted in the Letters to Voltron being banned for life from the venue. Plus, Wands are helping make plans in this weekās reading.
Episode 98 - Giddy Up Kickin' Chicken!
The first time is never the best, but is a required to experience to get to to where youāre going. The first time on the road is awesome for every band, but how appreciated is it? Also, The Emperor strong-arms through the Swords on this weekās reading!
Episode 97 - Caught 2!
This week I tell an old favorite in front of an audience live at The Secret Group in Houston Texas. I usually forget to record when I do live storytelling, but not this time! So please, enjoy this live re-telling of a story in which I inadvertently become extra-close with my landscaper. Also, Stars and Queens are in the cards on this weekās Tarot reading!
Episode 96 - The Legend of Cardi's
When youāre in a young, hungry band youāll take a lot of shit-gigs that end up giving you a lot of shit. This week I tell a tale of such a place called Cardiās where one of my early bands called Taint learned some valuable lessons by getting shit on. Plus, Wands and Strength dominate this weekās reading!
Epiosde 95 - Ribbon Candy and the Escape!
Iām not sure if this story qualifies as a āwrong place, wrong timeā situation, but it certainly was in my mind at the time. I think itās more like a ātoo high to be any placeā situation I was in. So is the plight of the young stoner, but these are the things we go through that make up stronger. Also, this is about the first time I saw Akira.
Episode 94 - Don't Be That Guy 2: Electric Boogaloo
Iāve just returned from an excellent time in Denver, and I couldnāt help but be reminded of my first trip there and my brush with death. This week Iāve decided to revisit the story of that fateful adventure and play a recording of me telling the story at the Houston Moth. Also, did I make it past TSA with my weed? Listen to find out . . .
Episode 93 - Mr. Wayne's Wild Ride
I know we all learned to never take candy from strangers, but what about taking strangers to get candy? This week I tell a story about yet another dumb decision I made that could have killed me yet somehow I come away unscathed to fight another day!
Episode 92 - The Wizard Van: A Voyage
I always wanted a van with a wizard airbrushed on the side of it, and one day I achieved one half of that dream. This is the story of said vanās first voyage, and the magic required to get Letters to Voltron to the gig. Also, kings of love lay out a path in this weekās reading.
Episode 91 - T.P. Identification Card
This week I delve back into my days as a mischievous youth hell-bent on not being convincing myself I wasnāt a giant pussy, and what better way to prove that than with some good old fashion vandalism. I might have jumped the gun at being a super villain though, because leaving my calling card was not the best move. Plus, this weekās reading has us dive into our subconscious while drinking out of cups!