Cafe Ribbit

18: Don’t Judge the Cat Lady

"When did you become friendly with someone, who at first seemed too different or strange?"

Hear answers from the beneficiary of a cat lady, a kickboxer with a low tolerance for bullying, and an Iowan, tasked in elementary school with her Venezuelan friend, to build a marshmallow pyramid.

17: Bloody Television

Why is it harder for Glen, an English nurse, to see medical operations on television than in real life on the job?

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SHOW NOTES

"Casualty" (1986-ongoing): UK drama television series set in a hospital's Accident and Emergency department

16: Writer, Daniel Olivieri

When was it difficult to give time and energy to someone, but you still chose to?

Hear answers from this week’s guest writer, Daniel Olivieri, and a stranger in Philadelphia.

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SHOW NOTES

Chronometry by Daniel Olivieri (to be published after May 2023):
https://www.speculativenonfiction.org/

Daniel’s Writing and Design Work:
https://epigraphing.com/

The Seven Day Circle by Eviatar Zerubavel

You Don’t Miss Your Water by The Byrds

15: Normal by Comparison & Summer Hiatus

"How have you tried to become more normal in the last two years?"

Hear answers from a sunbathing man, a day-long gym member, a touring dancer, and other strangers in Philadelphia.

14: Musician, Sam M.

Sam M. combines musical genres for his electronic songs and mixes. In this interview, Sam and I laugh our way through defining "ambient" music, talk about falling under the spell of performers, and commiserate about presenting a consistent self and body of artwork on social media.

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SHOW NOTES

Sam's music and recommended mix:
Bandcamp
https://panphilia.bandcamp.com/
Mix
https://soundcloud.com/milkw33dzero/rainbow-bridge-w-panphilia-0105

Song stuck in Sam's head:
"Next Time Might Be Your Time" by "Blue" Gene Tyranny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z84emXzTerc

 

13: PFF: Professional Friend Forever

Which of your professional behaviors translate well to your personal relationships?

Hear answers from a strategic gardener, a journalist, the owner of a variety/trinket shop, and other strangers in Philadelphia.

12: Saxophonist, Michael Hudson Casanova

Michael Hudson Casanova is a jazz musician and teacher based in Chicago. In this interview Michael talks about creating his debut album "Echoes of Thought", specifically, writing for the play styles of his bandmates, post-producing over Zoom, and framing this milestone project as, simply, a point in his career worth documenting.

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SHOW NOTES

Michael's Music:
Bandcamp
https://mhcsounds.bandcamp.com/album/echoes-of-thought

Music Video, "Felt Cute, Might Delete Later"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4FOiP3Vl2A&t=30s

Michael's Recommendation:
"Basu" by David Binney and Kenny Wollesen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyMNE75IuA4&t=1526s

11: I’m Not 6’ Tall

What's a risky piece of information you wrote on your dating profile?

Hear answers from a guy who is 5' 11", a friend group that shares one boyfriend, and a gentle giant.

10: Up Close and Pimply

Recall a strong memory of looking at yourself in the mirror.

Hear answers from a pimply college freshman (class of 1981), a graphic designer who paints his face, and someone who knows how pretty they are.

9: Complimenting Mosquitoes

Compliment something or someone you dislike.

Hear answers from an upright bass player, a child who disdains Skechers, an art curator, and other strangers in Philadelphia.