This is the First Ever episode without Oats Mcgoats. This is a sad milestone, but there is no time to be depressed. We have healing and podcasting to do...not necessarily in that order.

This week, I detail my final hours with my roomate and audio engineer, the Pittsburgh Pirates interrupt my grieving process, and then we dive into the anonymous box for a wide array of topics and rants.

I discuss overrated and underrated movies, my hatred of all things Harry Potter and answer the age old question of pickles or brains.

All this and much much more.

A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart toe everyone who reached out or even just sent me nice thoughts this past week. I couldn't have done any of this without you guys. Love you all!

Opening song - You're Dead by Norma Tanega

Closing Cover Song -Hell Is In Pittsburgh Tonight by Adam Kirkup and Kimya Dawson

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Hello again,

It's like two shows in one this week.

Up first, we dive into the mailbag for lots of movie talk, your advice for my colonoscopy conundrum and I find a new appreciation for Sting...sort of.

Then the second half of the show is really just for me but you're welcome to listen in. I have a very candid and honest discussion with myself about a situation I have to deal with this week. I talk through my emotions and thoughts as I prepare to say goodbye to a dear friend.

Opening song - Float by Jay Som ft. Jim Adkins

Closing Cover Song - Rainbow Connection by Weezer ft. Haley Williams

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We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

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The title of this one says it all.

Some updates on everything, some movie recommendations, and some topics from the anonymous box...sort of.

And a handful of voicemails that slipped through the cracks.

Thanks for your patience and support and most of all THANKS FOR LISTENING!

Opening song - Sleepwalker by The Wallflowers

Closing Cover Song - Don't Be Cruel by Billy Swann

WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW. SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES.

We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon.

AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365