Okay So Radio

Okay So Radio #115 Big Mo

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 2 May 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Sometimes winning a box of (unintentionally) ironically-named candy bars makes you take a good hard look at your own life.

A Very Special Archer Radio

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:44:00 GMT

Go listen to me talk about stuff I never talk about on my own podcast on Archer's group show here.

Yeast Radio Appearance

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:25:00 GMT

Listen to me playing with Madge's dog and reading from a bowel health manual here.

Okay So Radio #114 What's He Doing in That Bathroom?

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Lots of changes in my life: I turned 27, I got laid off, and I found out some fun things about my former (for real this time) office crush.

Also: sweet voicemail from listener "Yorky."

PNS Explosion!!!

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 04:38:00 GMT

I was on PNS Explosion again. It was awesome. I tried hard not to be as drunkenly lame as I was the last time I was on.

Mission accomplished?

Meme

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:49:00 GMT

I'm at "work" right now. I finished cleaning out my desk about an hour ago. I have no reason to be here. I could go home but I'd rather mooch off my employer's free internet for now.

This is a meme I lifted from Adam of This Boy Elroy.

1.) What was I doing 10 years ago?

Junior in high school. Very closeted and very overweight. I did the school play (that year it was The Skin of Our Teeth) and Forensics (my event was Improv- fortuitous?). Not a ton going on socially but I think I was well-liked by my classmates. I forced myself to go to formals and proms and all that shit even though I felt like a total liar, bringing girls to dances. I was pretty miserable in a lot of ways that I didn't realize until way after the fact.

2.) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today (not in any particular order)
1. go see Second City mainstage stage

2. drop off my belongings-from-office-crap at my apartment

3. eat healthy

4. read

5. get some sleep

3.) Snacks I enjoy

candy, chips, cookies, anything that will give me a guilt complex

4.) Things I would do if I were a billionaire

1. pay for my parents to retire

2. take my entire family on a big trip

3. take improv AND writing classes at Second City

4. buy a guitar

5. clothes

6. charity

7 . help out family

8. get a nice place in Boystown

9. get a dog

10. laptop

5.) Three of my bad habits
1. overthinking things
2. procrastination
3. slob

6.) 5 places I have lived:\

1. Livonia, MI

2. Richmond, IN

3. Chicago, IL: Rogers Park

4. Chicago, IL: Irving Park

5. Chicago, IL: Boystown

7.) 5 Jobs I have had:
1. library page
2. gym manager
3. office drone
4. office drone, again
5. customer service rep at callcenter (HA!)

Update

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 20:14:00 GMT

I'm getting internet hooked up at my apartment this weekend so there will be plenty of new podcasts in the near future.

Also, I'm going to be making some guest spots soon. More details later.

Okay So Radio #113 Faults and a Compliment

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:34:00 GMT

I talk about me and the things people say about me. Me!

Links:
Wanda Wisdom

AmeriNZ

Okay So Radio #112 Laid Off

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:46:00 GMT

So I got laid off recently. Starbucks here I come!

Okay So Radio #111 Pissing in the New Year

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:23:00 GMT

What I did on New Year's.

Okay So Radio 110- You Can All Re-Subscribe Now

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:24:00 GMT

Ever wonder whatever happened to Matt Blender?

Yeah, Whatever

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:00:00 GMT

First of all, I am not podfading. Repeat: I am not podfading. I swear as God as my witness that I will upload a new podcast this week.

Anyways, I did this survey last New Year's Eve. In keeping with tradition I'm doing another one this year.

End of the year meme

Was the year too fast or too long: Too fast. There were a lot of things I wanted to accomplish but there wasn't enough time.

Major Events: my marathon experience, starting Second City, getting hired on full-time (with insurance), moving to Boystown.

Biggest accomplishments: running the Detroit marathon.

Biggest failure: not getting my career to where I want it to be.

Biggest regret: being a bad friend/house guest/whatever it was that drove a friend to cut off all communication with me.

Best memory: writing a scene for Second City that got a lot of good feedback.

Worst memory: suffering through half of the Chicago Marathon before the organizers finally called the whole thing off.

Most prideful moment: having the balls to sign up for marathon training even though I had a ton of people try to talk me out of it.

Most embarassing moment: being a jerk in San Francisco.

Number of people slept with: I'm saving myself for Jesus. Seriously, I am never going to answer this question.

Started with a significant other: 0.

Ended with a significant other: 0.

Ending the year with more money, or less: probably more but I'm not really saving anything, which will change in 2008.

Best Friend: McKenzie. Always and forever. Close runners-up include Aaron and Nick.

Biggest Enemy: co-workers that give bad information to customers.

Favorite TV Show: the Office, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter

Favorite Movie: The Devil's Backbone

Favorite Book: Middlesex

Favorite Bands/Singers: Amy Winehouse, Mika, Lily Allen

Concerts: I didn't go to a single concert all year. Nerd alert!

Places Visited: 1: San Francisco.

Best Trip: San Francisco.

Worst Trip: San Francisco.

Looking forward to in 2008: the Chicago Marathon, doing more with Second City, writing a manuscript of some sort.

Dreading in 2008: the Chicago Marathon, my impending career impasse.

Stop the Presses

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 01:35:00 GMT

There will be a new Okay So Radio tomorrow.

Okay So Radio 109- Taking a Leave

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:54:00 GMT

This is my last podcast before I move. I won't post a new show for at least a month. I'm going to post "best of" shows (note the ironic use of quotes) in the meantime.

My annoying roommate moved out and we finally reached some common ground.

I have an office crush.

3 Times a Lucky Bitch

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:42:00 GMT

I was on Lucky Bitch Radio last night. Check it out.

Okay So Radio 108- Boystown Lowdown- July 12th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Some news about my annoying roommate.

I'm (hopefully) going to be relocating soon.

I used to have an interest in this guy until...

I'm passing out condoms at bars once again.

Okay So Radio 107- SF + Marathon Updates- July 9th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I reflect on my trip to San Fransisco.

My marathon training has been really inconsistent. I've had a couple big mess-ups so far.

I've decided that I'm going to dedicate my run to someone's memory.

Okay So Radio 106- Walking Through San Fransisco with Kalvin Pt. 2- July 4th, 2007

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 19:39:00 GMT

The second part of my podcast with Kalvin.

Links:

Adam from This Boy Elroy
Dan: here and here

Okay So Radio 105- Walking Through San Fransisco with Kalvin Part 1

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 01:05:00 GMT

Kalvin and I walk through the Castro and discuss Pride going-ons.

Check out Adam's amazing Pride pictures here and here.

Okay So Radio 104- San Fransisco with Adam and Brad- June 28th, 2007

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:36:00 GMT

I taped this podcast with Adam from This Boy Elroy and his boyfriend, Brad. I translate a German article about porn star Francois Sagat and the three of us give an update on SF Pride events.

San Fransisco!

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:13:00 GMT

My plane to San Fransisco leaves tonight. I'm going to be hanging out with Adam and Kalvin all weekend. Expect some fagtacular SF pride podcasts next week.

Okay So Radio 103- Family Matters- June 17th, 2007

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:05:00 GMT

I got some hatemail from some bigot relatives.

I recorded this on my brand new (expensive) binaural mics and the audio is shitty. Sorry.

Okay So Radio 102- I'm So Fucking Famous- June 6th, 2007

Thu, 7 Jun 2007 03:27:00 GMT

My PNS Explosion experience.

I visited home (Detroit) last weekend and I'm going to San Fransisco in just two weeks.

An update on my marathon training and my fundraising. You can donate, too!

Links:

PNS Explosion
Tranny Wreck Radio
Zillafag
Adam from This Boy Elroy
Kalvin from Hello Waffles

Okay So Radio 101- Lesbian Infestations- May 29th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 30 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Lesbians, crushes from the near-distant past, and killer chafe.

Links:

Madge Weinstein
Adam from This Boy Elroy
Alden
Justin Feed

Donate to my AIDS Marathon Fund, please.

Just a reminder...

Wed, 23 May 2007 06:05:00 GMT

You can donate to my AIDS Marathon Fund Online here.

OKSO 100: Anniversary

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 21 May 2007 04:36:00 GMT

This is my 100th episode and also my one-year anniversary of podcasting. I reflect on being mugged a year ago and unveil the new face of...

okaysoradio.com

!

Get excited.

OKSR #99: Marathon Hotness

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sun, 20 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

An update on my marathon training: I'm doing very well, except for when I got caught ogling a hot runner.

I have lots of things planned for Memorial Day.

I think I might be losing my best friend.

Okay So Radio 98- Bad Dharma- May 19th, 2007

Sat, 19 May 2007 19:20:00 GMT

I'm stressed out and ended up snapping at a Save the Children person.

Plus: I see weird things at my workplace on the 25th floor of a skyscraper.

Flight- Okay So Radio 97- May 19th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 19 May 2007 19:11:00 GMT

I wrote this poem awhile ago. It's about a burn victim.

I Need Your Help- Okay So Radio 96- May 17th, 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 13:06:00 GMT

I feel conflicted about Jerry Falwell's death.

I'm upset about the gang murder of a South Side high schooler.

I need your help! This is extremely important. I'm training for the Chicago marathon with the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and I'm trying to raise money for this organization.

Please, please donate to AIDS Foundation of Chicago on my donation page. I really need your help right now.

The link is right here.

Thank you.

This Boy Elroy

Tue, 15 May 2007 03:43:00 GMT

I was on Adam's podcast recently.

Trials- Okay So Radio 95- May 14th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I did some dangerous peeing before my marathon time trial. I'm trying to reconcile my credit debt. Larry Kramer and Madge inspired me to pursue activism.

Links:

Madge Weinstein
Democracy Now interview w/Larry Kramer

Okay So Radio 94: Making a Decision- May 11th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 12 May 2007 01:57:00 GMT

I'm going to train for the Chicago Marathon.

Hand Wringing- Okay So Radio 93- May 10th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I do some major hand-wringing just moments before going to make a big decision.

Okay So Radio 92- Archer and I Talk About Sex, Baby- May 4th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 4 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Archer from Archer Radio joins me on the show and we end up talking about me and my "issues" for most of the episode. Oy.

South Side-Okay So Radio 91- May 2nd, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 2 May 2007 05:22:00 GMT

I take scary journeys through the South Side and personal financing.

I'm Not Matt Blender- Okay So Radio 90- April 30th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

My podcasting has plateaued.

The story behind my fake internet name.

Plus: theatergoers that incite my white shame.

Music: Lola's Theme by Shapeshifters.

I'm So Vain- Okay So Radio 89- April 23rd, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:38:00 GMT

I spend most of this podcast talking about exercising and obsessing about my looks. I'm deep like an ocean.

Pick what you think should be the (possible) picture that will be on the new Okay So Radio logo here. Let me know what you think in the comments, please.

So embarrassing.

In conclusion: links.

Archer Radio
Online Podcast

Hey Buddy- Okay So Radio 88- April 20th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:19:00 GMT

A short vignette about my seminal visit to the porn shop.

The Virginia Tech Shootings- Okay So Radio 87- April 19th, 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:34:00 GMT

I feel conflicted about the Virginia Tech shootings, happy about seeing The Color Purple, apprehensive about visiting DC with my Republicunt family, and excited about my trip to San Fransisco (it's happening!)

I'm Not Gay, I'm Swedish- Okay So Radio 86- April 16th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:58:00 GMT

This weekend I checked out hot, ambiguously straight hipster boys.

An audio comment from a listener.

The latest on my San Fransisco plans.

Okay So Radio 85- Lo Que Sea!- April 11th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:09:00 GMT

I get stressed out trying to help people when I'm working.

I read some dirty phrases in foreign languages.

Plus: a three-minute baby interview with my baby sister Jenna.

I Sound Like Kathleen Turner- Okay So Radio 84- April 2nd, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 2 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

I talk about actress Kathleen Turner, some kid bugging me on the subway, and travel plans while I'm on my way to the grocery store.

Links:

Wanda Wisdom
Cheryl Merkowski
Mikeypod
Madge Weinstein (happy belated birthday, Madge)

Fall of the House of Usher- Okay So Radio 83- March 30th, 2007

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:43:00 GMT

I talk about some fucked-up things I've witnessed as an usher.
Also, my birthday was yesterday.

Overheard Orgasms- Okay So Radio 82- March 27th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:59:00 GMT

In this show:

I tell the tale of overhearing my landlord having sex, with a dramatic re-enactment.

I also talk about my upcoming birthday and the latest developments with Okay So Radio 2.0.

Guest Spot Round Up 5

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:33:00 GMT

1. Lucky Bitch Radio Appearance: The Sequel (Superstar!)

2. Getting Political on Archer Radio.

3. Getting Political Some Mo' on Archer Radio.

Bears Night Only: Prologue- Okay So Radio 81- March 19th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:40:00 GMT

The thrilling conclusion to my foray into beardom.

And also: hating on heteros during St. Patrick's day.

Okay So Trannywreck- Okay So Radio 80- Friday, March 16th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Very "special" guest Beck Nay from Tranny Wreck Radio talks with me about her life and gender politics. We were all over the place, but we're fabulous so you'll just have to get over it.

Bear Night Only- Okay So Radio 79- March 14th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:13:00 GMT

Yes, I have no shame.

Best Podcast Guest Spot Ever!

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:49:00 GMT

I was a guest on Lucky Bitch Radio.

Sex With Flying Monkeys- Okay So Radio 78- Monday, March 12th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

So I'm postponing going to ad school. I also started my new second job as an usher. I get paid to watch Wicked over and over again while I (secretly) lust after the choir boys. Good times!

Crunchy Granola Tamponery- Okay So Radio 77- March 6th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 7 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Things that are gross:

1. the guy with the mystery skin ailment I sat next to on the el.

2. my roommate's all-natural granola tampons.

3. the YMCA I go to.

Whispers in the Night- Okay So Radio 76

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 05:52:00 GMT

It was really late at night when I did this podcast and I didn't want to wake up my roommates. Anyways, I got that ushering job and things are generally looking up right now.

Apparently I Scare People- Okay So Radio 75- March 1st, 2007

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 02:37:00 GMT

I've had some epiphanies since my computer crashed. For example: I've realized that I'm addicted to the online. I think I (unintentionally) intimidate strangers. I've become one of the insincere phony adults I loathed when I was a kid. And I've made a big decision about my future.

A Sludgy, Schizophrenic Valentine's Day- Okay So Radio 74

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:42:00 GMT

I'm back!

I don't remember what I talked about on this podcast because I recorded it a week and a half ago. You don't think I actually listen to my own podcasts, do you?

All I remember is that I announce the identity of my Valentine.

Playlist from Hell

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:38:00 GMT

Last week my iPod busted, so I loaded my current favorite songs onto my iRiver.

Then my computer busted. Now I can't load any new music onto my sole mp3 device. I've been listening to the same playlist ad nauseum since then.

Here's that playlist:

1. I Summon You- Spoon

2. They Never Got You- Spoon

3. Launch Yourself- Adem

4. A Pillar of Salt- The Thermals (this song is so awesome I haven't gotten sick of it. Yet.)

5. Think I'm in Love- Beck

6. Pictures- Timo Maas

7. Breathe on Me (Jacques Lu ContÃ??s Thin White Duke Mix)- by that crazy redneck q-ball-head bitch. Whatever her name is.

8. Beyond the Beyond- Rjd2

9. Horny as a Dandy- Mousse T. Vs. the Dandy Warhols

10. Bossy- Kellis

11. Move Aside- Bugz in the Attic

12. Camera (Rubber Bullets Remix)- Editors

13. All Sparks (Phones Remix)- Editors

14. Pink Motorcycle Helmet- Thunderbirds are Now!

15. Shine (Babylon mix)- Cyndy Lauper

16. Energy- Apples in Stereo

17. Bounce That- Girl Talk

18. Raspberry, Cherry, Lemon & Lime- Muscles

In Lieu of a Podcast

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:09:00 GMT

Update: my computer's still crashed.

But if it weren't, here's a list of the personal issues I would address on my latest podcast:

1. I hate my horse-faced, annoying New Zealand roommate. She's having a guest visit this week. She left me this ridiculous note about it and I won't get into specifics until I'm podcasting again.

I want to move to Boystown and live by myself. As the weather changes, so too will my living arrangements (hopefully).

2. I still don't know what to do with my life. This makes me nervous because my 26th birthday is coming up soon.

3. I've started working out again.

4. It was really crowded on the el to work. Then some Coach-eyeglass-wearing asshole had to squeeze in and force me to get close to some homeless guy that smelled Ungodly.

5. I've become a robot on a couple different levels when I'm at work.

Damn.

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:50:00 GMT

My computer crashed last night. Let's hope I find a computer repair guy who isn't nosy about the embarrassing ammount of porn I have stored away.

Anyways, I don't know when I'll post a new podcast. So you'll have to find some other way to live your life without me.

Jesus Christ.

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:05:00 GMT

How did I go from this

to this?

Whatever. Tomorrow is Weight Watchers Day 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Okay So Radio #73- How Matt Blender Got His Groove Back

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:00:00 GMT

This weekend I volunteered at my friend's roller derby game.

My mom worries about me too much.

Things are looking up for me. I'm eating better and I'm starting to get my life back on track.

Sick Day- Okay So Radio 72- February 8th, 2007

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 04:40:00 GMT

I called in sick to work today.

My reaction to Anna Nicole Smith's death.

Voicemails: The Drunk Dialing Edition.

I'm seriously considering going to ad school.

I might get a second job.

I was a guest on a few podcasts recently.

My condolences to Richard Bluestein.

Podcast Guest Spots of Late

Thu, 8 Feb 2007 23:30:00 GMT

Real Men Wear Pink

Archer Radio

Ramble Redhead

Fainting at Lunch- Okay So Radio 71- Monday, February 5th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 6 Feb 2007 02:40:00 GMT

I wish I could hybernate through the next three or four months.

This weekend I saw Dreamgirls (good) and watched the Superbowl (BAD).

Some guy fainted in the lunchline today and I had no sympathy for him.

I reply to a comment left on my website while I'm podcasting.

I'm fat.

Mikeypod.

Music by the Ex-Boyfriends. They're great- vote for them for Spin underground band of the year.

Gay Bar Grope Action- Okay So Radio 71- February 1st, 2007

Fri, 2 Feb 2007 03:00:00 GMT

I need a second job.

My birthday is coming up and it's going to be a rough one.

This is also fatcast #2- sort of.

I'm thinking about moving.

I got groped at the bars over the weekend.

Voicemail from Kalvin.

Puppetry of the Penis- Okay So Radio 70- January 30th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:30:00 GMT

One time I saw Puppetry of the Penis. It was a free show and it still sucked.

Queer Eye is cancelled and I say good riddance. That show has always been a sore issue for me.

I also give my take on the homophobe that's on Grey's Anatomy.

Straight Guys- Okay So Radio 68- January 26th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 02:54:00 GMT

I need a new catchphrase. Suggestions?

Link: January is the most depressing month of the year.

Voicemail!

Why I'm attracted to masculine guys.

Why I think the gays like to fetishize straight men.

And speaking of fetishizing straight men:

Sean Cody (LINK NOT SAFE FOR WORK- and anyways, please. Like any of you people listening to this shit don't know Sean Cody.)

El Train Zen- Okay So Radio 67- Monday, January 22nd, 2007

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:52:00 GMT

I was cold and tired on the train to work this morning when a fight broke out. I was miserable. Then I started thinking about the bigger picture and came to realize some things.

Also: my friends and I saw a guy try to break into an apartment building and I work at a place where dreams go to die.

Keep On Tempin'- Okay So Radio 65- Thursday, January 18th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:23:00 GMT

I talk about meeting celebrities at the gay bar.

I got laid off from my third temp job. Now I'm on temp job #4.

I play a message from Zillafag.

I'm tired and crabby on this podcast. But who cares, because this is the debut of my NEW THEMESONG. FINALLY.

Feh

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:42:00 GMT

So lately I've ground out only one podcast a week and there's probably only one person who cares. But I apologize for being a lazy podcaster. I'm in a slump right now. I'll do better.

SHUT UP ADRIAN I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT.

Matt B and Aaron-Okay So Radio 66

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:28:00 GMT

My good friend Aaron and I talk about politics, children's lit, and top-secret college boy circle jerks.

PS I fucked up. This is really supposed to be episode #65.

Dildo Mystery- Okay So Radio 64- Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:06:00 GMT

Why should anyone care if I decide to alter my mannerisms? Why is The Man trying to hold me down? And who's buying those giant dildos at the sex store? I ponder these and other questions on my way home from work.

Fatcast #0: Retrospective- Okay So Radio 63- Wednesday, January 3rd, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 4 Jan 2007 04:53:00 GMT

Apparently I'm obsessed with trying to become a straight guy. Dude. Bro.

Ringing in the New Year: Buddhist style.

Someone kissed me at midnight.

2007 is going to be great.

Butchin' It Up In 2007- Okay So Radio 62

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 09:44:00 GMT

I'm way too tired for shownotes right now. Deal with it.

2006 Retrospective

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:10:00 GMT

Believe it or not, I got this survey from Ragan Fox.

End of the year meme

Was the year too fast or too long: Painfully slow. I can't believe this year is finally over.

Major Events: going through three temp jobs in a year, long periods of unemployment, weight gain, my sister's marriage, getting assaulted, starting my podcast, becoming a Buddhist

Biggest accomplishments: Getting through the past seven months.

Biggest failure: Not having the balls to go after what I want.

Biggest regret: Taking a shortcut through a poorly-lit residential area by myself at 2 a.m.

Best memory: Marching in Pride.

Worst memory: Calling McKenzie the morning after I was assaulted.

Most prideful moment: My 2-second performance in Flags of Our Fathers.

Most embarassing moment: The first two months of my podcast.

Number of people slept with: I am a gentleman.

Started with a significant other: started what?

Ended with a significant other: what?

Ending the year with more money, or less: I never had money this year.

Best Friend: McKenzie.

Biggest Enemy: I didn't get their names.

Favorite TV Show: Veronica Mars, Heroes

Favorite Movie: Flags of Our Fathers because I was in it. Holla.

Favorite Book: What Color Is Your Parachute? Reading this book is going to lead to bigger and better things in 2007.

Favorite Bands/Singers: Annie, The Avalanches, Basement Jaxx, Spoon, Kelly Clarkson, Shapeshifters, Feist

Concerts: I barely went to any this year.

Places Visited: I didn't really go anywhere this year.

Best Trip: See above.

Worst Trip: the trip to Stroger for surgery.

Looking forward to in 2007: Reaching my goal weight, moving into an apartment (by myself) in Boystown, continuing my spiritual journey, dating, getting published, bringing my podcast to the next level, finding and pursuing my calling.

Dreading in 2007: Constantly having to push myself to do better. The possibility of failure. Turning 26.

Pathetic. Loseresque. Funny - Okay So Radio 61- December 18th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:18:00 GMT

I went to my sister's wedding last weekend. There was a lot of crying and unintentional outing of myself (these two things are unrelated).

An embarrassing Megabus ride and an annoying CTA bus ride.

I'm going through a quarter life crisis and it sucks.

I thank some people.

Real World Audition- Okay So Radio 60- Friday, December 15th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

This story is sooo embarrassing. But it's a good one.

Tree Stealing White Trash- Okay So Radio 59- Thursday, December 14th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

I think about the difference between being a kid in school vs. an adult in the working world.

I'm really desperate for change in my life.

White trash all over the country are stealing trees for themselves and I AM OUTRAGED.

I've Got Your Flair Right Here- Okay So Radio 58- Monday, December 12th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:42:00 GMT

Intro produced by Christiaan Huygens from the Saturn Cast.

I play a clip from the Lady Raptastic Podcast.

My sister is getting married and it reminds me that I'm cool with growing up.

I had a talk with the monk from my temple.

My respose to a listener's criticism.

Special Guest Zillafag- Okay So Radio 57- Saturday, December 7th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 01:26:00 GMT

Zillafag comes on the show to gossip with me about fellow queercasters and share stories from his sordid past.

Queercasters we reference:
Becky from Trannywreck Radio
Twinkleboi
Peter Mavrik from Windy City Queercast
Wanda Wisdom
JayT
Madge Weinstein

Links:
Freak Network
Nellygator
Podsafe Music Network

Blaccent- Okay So Radio 56- Friday, December 8th, 2006

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 20:57:00 GMT

Voicemail.

I started a new (temp) job on Wednesday and some shit went down.

I was a guest on Real Men Wear Pink! Check it out.

Cuntgratulations to Madge on her 500th show.

Podcast Guest Spot Round-Up: the Sequel

Tue, 5 Dec 2006 05:46:00 GMT

Archer Radio

Archer Radio, again

Archer Radio yet again

Archer Radio one more time

Ongline Podcast

Yeast Radio

Remarkably Mark

Bear Daddy- Okay So Radio 55- Sunday, December 3rd. 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT

It was so cold out that I skipped my meditation service.

My hairdresser likes to remind me that my back is hairy.

I bitch about my roommate.

The Surgery That Wasn't- Okay So Radio 54- November 30th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 1 Dec 2006 05:23:00 GMT

Remember how I was supposed to go into surgery on Tuesday? It didn't happen. I KNOW.

Speaking in Tongues- Okay So Radio 53- Thursday, November 29th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:27:00 GMT

I recorded this in Detroit, my hometown.

I talk about one of the two things I normally avoid discussing.

I tell a story about the Holy Spirit possessing religious pre-teens.

My chihuahua has an attitude problem but I still managed to get her on the podcast.

I saw Flags of Our Fathers and I'M IN IT!

Quick Update

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:30:00 GMT

I've missed you, internets.

Hey everybody. I've been at the hospital all day for my surgery. I'll get into details later. New podcasts are coming up shortly.

Unemployed, Day Two- Okay So Radio 52- November 21st, 2006

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:22:00 GMT

Podcasting while unemployed. What I plan on doing to get a job.

I need career counselling.

(LONG) voicemail from Marti Abernathy from the Fat Tranny Circus Podcast.

Serial Killer Central- Okay So Radio 51- November 20th, 2006

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:20:00 GMT

I taped this walking home from work at 11 pm on Friday. It
was creepy: satanic-y woods, rat communes, etc. I think about where my life is headed and also what it's like to be a temp.

Screw Your Cake- Okay So Radio 50- November 18th, 2006

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 22:19:00 GMT

Tales of woe on my way home from work.

I had another shitty experience at the shit hospital. I have to get another surgery.

My temp agency has been late with my paychecks.

My current temp assignment is ending and I have a simple request for my last day.

My Own Iraq- Okay So Radio 49- November 17th, 2006

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:44:00 GMT

So I recently went to a gay job fair (seriously).

I'm also having problems with my insane new roommate. Bitch crazy.

JayT's American Flag Underwear- Okay So Radio 48- November 13th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:59:00 GMT

JayT comes on the show and we banter it up. Things I won't talk about on my podcast, JayT's lucky patriotic underwear, politics, etc.

Links:
Ze Frank Vlog
This Boy Elroy
Cliffy
Real Men Wear Pink
Madge
PNS Explosion
Mikeypod
This American Life
John Ong

In Lieu of a New Podcast

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:00:00 GMT

I'm posting a new show tomorrow. In the meantime, enjoy this.

Remember how a while ago McKenzie visited me in Chicago and we ended up in a swimming pool with a bunch of semi-naked frat guys? McKenzie finally sent me the pictures

You can see two more here and here.

Whatever- Okay So Radio 47- November 8th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 8 Nov 2006 05:33:00 GMT

Bad news on the job front.

Voicemail.

Intro music courtesy of The Hazzards. Watch their "Gay Boyfriend" music video NOW. You'll love it. I promise.

Okay So Yeast- Okay So Radio 46- November 4th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sun, 5 Nov 2006 05:50:00 GMT

I talked with Richard from Yeast Radio about his decision to retire his (in)famous Madge Weinstein character. We also talked about upcoming changes to Eat This Hot Show, Ragan Fox, politics, and the impact of queercasting.

Links:
Yeast Radio
Eat This Hot Show
Ragan Fox
Feast of Fools

Homoween Parade Recap- Okay So Radio 45- November 1st, 2006

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:41:00 GMT

Don't fuck with me.

And also: I went to a Halloween parade in Boystown with some friends yesterday. It was a freaky night with a bathhouse, Maya Angelou, and gay superheroes. But what about the children?

And speaking of children: I play a political attack ad. Plus voicemail and an update on my movie.

Podcast Guest Spot Round-Up

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:34:00 GMT

I was recently a guest on these great podcasts. Check them out:

Hung Over- Okay So Radio 44- October 30th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:58:00 GMT

Podcasting in bed.

I went to a Halloween party. The next morning I went to my Buddhist service hung over.

This podcast has really benefitted my writing.

I talk about how each of my podspirations has influenced my own podcast:

PNS Explosion
Yeast Radio
Wanda Wisdom

Short Story: Down Down Down- Okay So Radio 43- October 28th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:54:00 GMT

A short (emphasis on short) story I wrote for Halloween and Saturncast.

Rats, Bowling, and Karaoke- Okay So Radio 42- October 25th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:16:00 GMT

I did this podcast walking home from work. Rats were underfoot and I got all shrieky like a wussy girl.

Anyways, I went to a bowling party last weekend where I got to go bowling with lots of fellow queercasters. And speaking of striking out, I was also boo'ed off a karaoke stage.

Links:

Intro provided by Mikeypod

Wanda Wisdom (pictured)

Drink Till We're Funny

Windy City Queercast

Yeast Radio

Short Story: Tar Pit- Okay So Radio 41- October 20th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:58:00 GMT

A father, grandfather, and grandson visit a tar pit.

Sleeping With a Box of Condoms- Okay So Radio 40- October 18th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:22:00 GMT

In the grande tradition of old school Okay So Radio, I freak out about my broken fingers, my future, and my health. I also have some more entertaining anecdotes about handing out condoms in gay bars.

Hot Wet Public Nudity- Okay So Radio 39- October 16th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 04:01:00 GMT

My friends Aaron and Chris help me tell some tales about shower contests, freaky hunchback homeless people, and dick burning.

These Boys on the Okay So Radio- Okay So Radio 38- October 13th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:48:00 GMT

Featuring special guest Adam from This Boy Elroy and Real Men Wear Pink. We talk about politics and pot and gossip about other gay podcasters and plenty of other great crap that I can't be bothered to remember right this second.

Links:

This Boy Elroy
Real Men Wear Pink
Wanda Wisdom
Ragan Fox
Yeast Radio

The McKenzie Experience, Pt. 2- Okay So Radio 37- October 11th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:55:00 GMT

Part 2 of me driving through Cleveland with my best friend, McKenzie.

The McKenzie Experience, Pt. 1- Okay So Radio 36- October 10th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 03:15:00 GMT

Driving around in Cleveland with my best friend.

Poem: Organic Murder- Okay So Radio 35- October 6th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 6 Oct 2006 06:59:00 GMT

I read my poem about various weird childhood encounters with animals.

Walking to Work- Okay So Radio 34- October 4th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 4 Oct 2006 18:01:00 GMT

Chit chatting about crap on my way to work.

Isn't it ironic how my own show notes are much worse than the show notes I write for Richard?

Flustered- Okay So Radio 33- October 2nd, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 2 Oct 2006 04:53:00 GMT

Some voicemail from Archer.

I get flustered talking about meeting up with my crush.

I entered my tongue in a talent competition at Estrojam.

Secret Crushes and Self-Loathing- Okay So Radio 32- September 29th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:35:00 GMT

I weigh in on the death of Madge Weinstein.

I'm meeting up with a crush tonight. Exciting! The day-after self-loathing should be even more exciting.

I'm officially starting my Weight Loss Odyssey.

Let's Fucking Go- Okay So Radio 31- September 27th, 2006

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:55:00 GMT

Why I'm a bad Buddhist.

I'm going bowling with Madge (or maybe "Richard Bluestein"?) and Wanda.

I want JayT and Adam to go too.

RMWP.

Coming soon: new Fatcasts.

Popping Pills- Okay So Radio 30- September 25th, 2006

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:20:00 GMT

All the leaves are falling, and the skys are gray.

Buddhism update.

I address the whole "show queen" issue raised by Adam.

Myspace mystery.

Pill popping.

Fiction: Obedience- Okay So Radio 29- September 22nd, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:52:00 GMT

I read a short story I wrote a while ago. It's about catfish. For real.

Male Hole- Okay So Radio 28- September 20th, 2006

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:07:00 GMT

Embarrassing incidents at my meditation class.

I respond to some listener mail.

Check me out on Archer Radio, y'all.

Get Off On This- Okay So Radio 27- September 18th, 2006

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:12:00 GMT

Updates on my crooked up fucked up fingers, hospital fantasies, and good news about my asshole roommate.

Special Guest JayT- Okay So Radio 26- September 15th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:49:00 GMT

Fellow podcaster JayT joins me on today's show. He tells me about his giant dick and the time he met Wanda Wisdom. Good times!

P.S. That isn't a picture of JayT. I couldn't find any pictures of him online and his Flickr pictures suck. And there is no way in hell that I'm going to re-post that picture of me sitting next to him at a bar with my big gut all over the place. So this hot guy is filling in for JayT.

Random links of awesomeness:

-Real Men Wear Pink

-Bush falls off a Segway because he's stupid

-Gay Weatherman Gets Attacked by an Angry Cockroach and Then
Flames OUT On-Air

Superstar!- Okay So Radio 25- September 13th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:46:00 GMT

I was in a music video AND a major Hollywood movie. Jealous?

My Music Video

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 17:38:00 GMT

This is the music video I was in. I'm wearing a bright green shirt in it. Don't blink or you'll miss me.

Still can't pick me out? Then look above at the screenshot I posted in my podcast about the whole experience.

Speaking of the podcast, I forgot to mention that it's embarrassing to watch me in that rock video because I totally dance like I'm at some gay club. SO GAY.

Weekend Update- Okay So Radio 24- September 11th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 20:17:00 GMT

I recount my tequila-soaked weekend, college-party-cruising, drunken-hijinx-filled weekend.

I also reply to a listener comment and make my formal statement on the whole "bear/cub" issue.

Also check me out on a recent Yeast Radio (although I don't recommend it).

Freakout!- Okay So Radio 23- September 8th, 2006

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:57:00 GMT

On this episode of Okay So Radio I freak out and lose my shit. Then I tell a story about the time I got mauled by a Blue Jay.

Whatever.

Adriaaaaaannn!- Okay So Radio 22- September 6th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 7 Sep 2006 04:48:00 GMT

I had my first fickle listener leave in a huff. Tragedy!

"Adrian" left me a mean comment and then claims to have left in a huff. Thanks for the memories, Adrian.

I blather incoherently about the sad state of the media and our country's ignorance on political issues.

Don't shop at Urban Outfitters.

I talk about my first meditation class at my temple. I of course managed to retard it up. Then I blather incoherently about Buddhist philosophy.

Okay So Radio!

Belabor Day- Okay So Radio 21- September 5th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 6 Sep 2006 03:36:00 GMT

I tried to upload this yesterday but Libsyn sucks.

Anyways.

Summer's almost over and I get a little retrospective.

I read a funny (to me) iTunes review Anonymous wrote for this podcast. I address the negativene, complainy tone I've been using on this podcast. (More on this on the next show).

Thanks to Zillafag for helping me with my website.I tried to upload this yesterday but Libsyn sucks.

Random link of awesomeness: PNSExplosion. Like you didn't already know.

An Inch of Skin- Okay So Radio 20- September 2nd, 2006

Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:57:00 GMT

This is an essay I wrote a few years ago for my college's literary magazine.

Special Announcement

Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:51:00 GMT

I've decided to step up this podcast. From now on I'm going to do three shows a week, not two. Plus I'm going to try some new things like interviews, me reading things I've written, updates on my weightloss efforts, and some surprises along the way.

Feedback is not only welcome but encouraged on Okay So Radio, so let me know what you think!

PNS Party Pictures

Fri, 1 Sep 2006 06:16:00 GMT

This is the picture from the PNS Listener Party that DJDavidJ was talking about in his email to me. Note Aaron (my friend who was on this episode) and Rob Lindley from The Daily Purge.

I Sing My Body Electric (In the Key of B Fat)- Okay So Radio 19- August 31st, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Fri, 1 Sep 2006 04:46:00 GMT

So recently on Madge Weinstein's show I got made fun of for being fat. I do my Madge Weinstein impersonation during my dramatic re-enactment of the whole mess. I was pretty upset after hearing that episode of Yeast.

But there were some upsides to the whole debacle. I got lusty emails from chubby chasers Gay Trucker and Zillafag. Plus I'm really motivated to get healthy again.

In other news: I got plugged on dreamy Adam's podcast, This Boy Elroy.

Pornstar Buck Adams from Fruitventure Radio left me a very nice comment, too. So did video blogger Cranky Person With Aids. Please check out his amazing vlog.

And finally: I think it's time I step away from the internet.

Random link of awesomeness (you'll thank me for it later, trust me): Threadless T-Shirts.

Finally Legal- Okay So Radio 18- August 28th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:57:00 GMT

Trying out doing a little intro.

My online pseudonym comes from a certain famous, cruel lesbian podmother of podcasting.

McKenzie almost died of meningitis last week and I was freaking the fuck out.

I might start biking. Hopefully I won't get myself killed.

60 Minutes on The Science of Sexual Orientation. Of course I manage to find a way to turn the report back to me.

Thank you Kiko of Visitronix Radio!

Entertainment News and Views- Okay So Radio 17- August 24th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:10:00 GMT

For this episode I decided to mix it up a little bit. Instead of talking about myself I review some reality TV shows and discuss Hollywood. Democracy Now this is not.

I give my opinion on the latest Rock Star Supernova and Big Brother All Stars.

Then I discuss some surprising Hollywood developments.

I also give a bit of an update on my weightloss non-progress.

Exhibit A

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:10:00 GMT

Proof of how fat I am.

Buddha Is My Spiritual and Body Image Inspiration- Okay So Radio 16- August 22nd, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:02:00 GMT

This show is a paradox of inspiritation and self-loathing.

I give an update on my Buddhist experience. I talk about meditation and how I'm trying to integrate Buddhist principles into my day-to-day life.

If you think all that's boring, I also talk about how fat I am and how I gross myself out. If you're a chubby chaser then this is the show for you.

Also: can anybody make me a website and logo, please?

And also: can someone PLEASE write me a goddamn review on iTunes? Thanks.

Mikeypod on the Podcast!- Okay So Radio 15- August 18th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:46:00 GMT

I'm really excited about this one!

My friend Mikeypod came on the show. We gossiped about other gay podcasters like Madge, dreamy Krebs Cast Adam, JayT., and a bunch of other people. We also debated about who should be titled the Fattest Gay Podcaster (personally, I think I'm in the lead. Sorry, Madge).

Thanks for coming on the show, Mikeypod! Hopefully we can do it again sometime.

Additional links:

Koinonia (the nut farm Mikeypod is moving to)
QPodder
Wanda Wisdom
That Is Real Good Tech with Ali and Rob with the Average Penis
Keith and the Girl (ugh)
Second Life
Eat This Hot Show
John Ong
Real Men Wear Pink

Temping Ain't Easy- Okay So Radio 14- August 15th, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:02:00 GMT

I'm back, bitches!

I complain about losing my last job. I also finally come clean about how I've been paying the bills for the past five months.

Also: I'm out of my cast now and I have my right hand back. Shazam.

And also: I talk about my Market Days experience, where I almost got beaten up by Muscle Marys and then passed out condoms to strangers.

I also got to meet a fellow podcaster, JayT. Check out his Real Men Wear Pink podcast, too. I'm digging it.

Shout-out toDavid and that enigmatic crazypants, Adrian.

Sorry!

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:06:00 GMT

Today I went to Best Buy to get a new mic and the punkass kid locked the door right when I got there. I was literally a minute too late.

I'm going to go back tomorrow and start putting out podcasts again. Sorry for being a bad podcaster. But lots of stuff has been going down lately and it's all going to be on the podcast.

In other news: I'm going to go back to being Madge's bitch starting tomorrow. About two months ago I had to stop doing the show notes after those street thugs broke my fingers. I'm happy to be writing that fat dyke's show notes again because it means a return to normalcy in my life.

Bad News

Tue, 1 Aug 2006 06:48:00 GMT

My mic isn't working and I'm broke as a joke, so no podcasts this week. I'll upload a few soundbites from the Gay Games, but I plan on putting together an entire Gay Games podcast when I get paid.

A Brief History of Gay- Okay So Radio 13- July 26, 2006

okaysoradio@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:44:00 GMT

I had a cold during this one and I struggled a little bit.

But, some good news: Madge Weinstein plugged me on her show!

In this show I do a brief run through of all the gay, flaming things I did as a young gay child. Heeey!