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The missing TEDx Talk
I may have given a TEDx Talk last weekend, and it might never see the light of day...Although we CAN fix that.Thanks for all your support in making this show! To suppo...
My Dad Tries Mystery Grocery Store Cheese
In this long-overdue episode, my dad has to try mystery cheese from the grocery store because no one has the missing cheeses from my list (and the rest are closed). It...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Sunshine on Cooper is definitely high on this list, but in this episode I talk about a handful of practical things I've been doing to affect my mood, improve my days, ...
Despite Being Great, The Last Two Weeks Have Sucked
They can't all be highs, but what do you do when your best weeks somehow feel like the worst? I hit some real walls this last month, especially in the last couple of w...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Mark Shrime
I've known Mark Shrime for almost 13 years. He's a surgeon, author, and American Ninja Warrior. Grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3n5Ijn3 And enjoy our con...
Puxan on What it Means to be French
Puxan sits down to try some delicious cheese with me, wax lyrical on what it means to be French, and discuss our place in the world. Enjoy!https://instagram.com/puxanp...
Good News Future Citizens!
I've got good news! Fresh off the presses (or out of the post, rather). The Road to Citizenship continues, as do updates around the 2023 guide and coming of the app. T...
Building Friendships Abroad with Matt Jordan
Matt Jordan is a great friend I've had the pleasure of knowing for the last few years, with whom I just returned from a five day trip to Lapland (Finland) with a group...
French Citizenship Application and Paris App Updates
This is the week I get my citizenship application in, if all goes well, and there's a lot of momentum building behind the Paris app too! Keep your eyes and ears peeled...
Emily and the Road to Citizenship
It's time to start my road to French citizenship! Today's guest is Emily Guernesy, the newest addition to my team, who shares her very recent experience taking the Fre...
On Leaving the Church
As promised, the longer more linear story of how I was raised in the church and why I eventually left it. If you want to hear these podcasts as they drop in real time,...
Nathaniel Drew on Quitting YouTube
Nathaniel Drew talks about the ever-evolving nature of creating, YouTube, podcasts, and where he hopes to go from here.If you want to hear these podcasts as they drop ...
Thanksgiving Extravaganza!
It's a Thanksgiving Extravaganza! Which means it's time to look back on the year and be thankful. What are you thankful for? Spoiler: I'm thankful for YOU. Thanks for ...
Kate on Dating French Men and Working for Me
Ever wondered what it's like to date French men, or work for an American man in France? Kate has you covered. We covered a lot of ground in this episode and there's pl...
The Story Behind The Game - Secret Project Number Two
The behind-the-scenes of Secret Project Number Two - about a decade in the making. I've been working on an app to make your next trip to Paris even easier and filled w...
I Haven't Told You Everything
I got a severe dressing down for my lack of depth and the total lack of story in my last few vlogs from a close friend and trusted advisor, and I think it helped thing...
On Becoming French - With Jess Jeacle
Jess shares her experience in gaining French citizenship, and we both talk at length about the pros and cons of living in France and settling in for the long haul in P...
Saying No to Better Say Yes
How taking breaks, saying no, and focusing on healthy priorities is having real, tangible results.Among the many, many lessons I've learned and managed to start applyi...
The Story Behind Kill the Swimmers
The story behind Kill the Swimmers - and plenty TMI from the experience and everything you never knew you wanted to know about male birth control.
Lindsey Tramuta - French Home Ownership & The Necessity of Men
Lindsey Tramuta comes on as the Garage Monologues Season 2 opener, to talk about everything from home ownership in France to the reasons we need more discussions (and ...
New Years Bonus Extravaganza!
In this episode I look back at 2022 and some of the highlights in what was a crazy year. Then look forward to 2023 and everything that's got me excited about Paris, ap...
The Season One Finale
The Season One Finale - reflecting and looking forward. It's interesting to hear my thoughts here, five months later, as they reflect both how I'm looking to 2023 and ...
The Sister Episode
The sister episode - where Kaarin, my little sister, joins for a chat in her back yard in San Diego, California to spin insights into gold for my benefit, as well as a...
Garage Gratitude
Originally posted in May 2022, Garage Gratitude is a dive into exactly that: what I'm grateful for. And largely, it's you! But also many other things. I hope you enjoy!
The Dream Paris Apartment with Paul Taylor
Paul Taylor stops by to discuss buying an apartment in Paris, and the challenges of building and maintaining community in an urban setting with the additional challeng...
No More Hard Things
I spent a lot of the last year doing a lot of hard things. I burned out on vlogging, got my French drivers' license, lost 50lbs, and adopted a puppy in the midst of ca...
Champagne, The End of Season 8, and a Brutal Tax Story
@puxanphoto drops by to pop a bottle of champagne and celebrate the end of season 8 of Jay's vlog, talk about the behind the scenes, and draw out a brutal story from J...
Welcome to Garage Monologues!
Garage Monlogues with Jay Swanson is the result of those vlogs where I stood around in my parents' garage talking about how I was doing when life wasn't so great - it'...