Podcasts by What Some Would Call Lies
I love telling stories. I tell what some would call lies. I have always had trouble distinguishing between what happened and what might have happened. And I remain unconvinced that this distinction, for my purposes, matters. This podcast is a weekly story from my life that I tell as accurately as I see fit.
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Episode 134: Strength, Courage and Wisdom from 2015-08-20T01:54:08
All things come to an end. This here is the final ep...
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Episode 133: Cathy from 2015-05-19T02:38:54
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Episode 132: The Obituary from 2015-05-11T22:23:20
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Episode 131: Disgusting from 2015-05-05T00:02:10
Another repeat. Two in a row.
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Episode 130: Goodbye To All That...Again from 2015-04-28T04:40:28
I won't lie. I'm fucking busy.
Today is the day that I have to record, and it's already 10pm and I haven't written a word. Therefore you're getting a repeat...but don't worry, it's one of...
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Episode 129: The Slaughterhouse from 2015-04-21T02:52:56
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Episode 128: Sugar from 2015-04-14T03:08:41
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Episode 127: The Maze from 2015-04-07T02:01:17
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Episode 123: Super Human from 2015-03-10T03:17:11
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Episode 122: Mr. Noah And The Drugs from 2015-03-03T06:24:13
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Episode 121: Just This One from 2015-02-24T04:34:56
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Episode 120: This Sort Of Thing from 2015-02-17T16:21:10
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Episode 119: Grub from 2015-02-10T17:11:38
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Episode 118: In Between from 2015-02-03T16:37:05
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Episode 117: Bad Habit from 2015-01-27T09:00
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Episode 116: California Gurls from 2015-01-20T10:00
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Episode 115: Drunk&Goofy from 2015-01-13T08:30
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Episode 114: My Favorite from 2015-01-06T09:00
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Episode 113: Do You Want Kids from 2014-12-29T20:07:37
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Episode 112: The Pythagorean Theorem from 2014-12-22T07:54:38
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Episode 111: The Trickster from 2014-10-15T03:14:45
Episode 110: #ScreenSabatical from 2014-09-30T00:53:42
Episode 109: Living La Vida Arcana from 2014-09-24T06:19:57
This is an extra long episode (1 hour) that was recorded LIVE in front of a studio audience as part of the 4th annual Pride48 Celebration in Las Vegas!
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Episode 108: More Phantom from 2014-09-16T05:04:15
I'm busy getting ready for the Pride48 celebration in Vegas this weekend, so I'm leaving you with one of my favorite episodes from the past. This originally aired in August of 2012 and was calle...
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Episode 107: Our Circle Of Life from 2014-09-09T02:26
Episode 106: Whatever from 2014-09-02T06:23:48
Episode 105: Tonight's The Night from 2014-08-27T05:49
Episode 104: Sweet Child from 2014-08-20T01:13:05
Episode 103: Podcast Noir from 2014-08-14T01:39:10
Episode 102: Need from 2014-08-06T04:42:50
Episode 101: Someday I Will from 2014-07-13T21:01:18
Someday I will finish writing this. Someday I will record it. And then someday you will download it. Listen to it.
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Episode 100: Peaches from 2014-06-30T05:36:45
Episode 99: A Look Back At The First from 2014-06-26T18:40:25
Just taking a look back at my first.
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Episode 98: Evolution from 2014-06-04T00:13:39
Episode 97: Greetings, Mike Lawson! from 2014-05-24T21:42:26
The formula has been done and done well by many othe...
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Episode 96: Pump It Up from 2014-05-20T06:07:21
Episode 95: And Still I Was Interested from 2014-05-11T22:10:05
Episode 94: Just A Story About A Jacket from 2014-05-04T01:21:48
I’m not sure why you’d think this was about anything else. Just because I’m sulking in a really dark moment of sadness, doesn’t mean that I’m also speaking in deep metaphor.
Episode 93: In Charge from 2014-04-03T02:03:26
CAUTION: This episode contains content that may not be suitable for younger audiences. There are times in your life when you know who holds the power. And there are times in your life when your as...
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Episode 92: Rain from 2014-02-10T23:40:57
This week on the storytelling podcast, I talk about rain. Some see it as just moisture condensed from the atmosphere that falls in separate drops. To me, it’s much more.
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Episode 87: Even in Kyoto… from 2013-12-02T08:00:41
Some injuries can be much deeper than they appear to be and the healing process is a long and arduous one. Today I’ll tell you about one of those…or two.
Episode 84: Kristy’s Great Idea from 2013-11-12T01:35:37
Throughout our lives we all find ourselves joining different clubs…finding people that are like us and creating a community around that. But sometimes joining that club is not as easy as it sounds...
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Episode 83: White People Names from 2013-11-05T02:12:57
Every once in a while you get cheese balls smooshed into your air hockey table and it ruins the fun forever.
Episode 82: The Club from 2013-10-29T02:28:57
Hey Mr. DJ…Put a record on. I wanna dance with my baby.
Episode 81: Snail Mail from 2013-10-22T04:14:10
Don’t take away the postal service!! Sure the system takes a $20 billion dollar a year loss and they face a mountain of unfunded pension and healthcare liabilities. But…I like it.
Episode 77: When The Bough Breaks from 2013-05-02T05:54:32
Now I lay me down to sleep… If you liked the music I used in the episode this week, download it. The song was Sleep by the incredible Kimya Dawson… download it here.
Answer Key For Episode 73 from 2013-04-14T20:16:53
A bunch of you took the TV Theme Song Quiz last week after I put out episode 73. I”ll be reading off all of your disgusting email addresses you used and your scores in episode 74. Until then, her...
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Episode 73: Nostalgia from 2013-04-08T06:11:36
This is a little different from the normal What Some Would Call Lies episode. This week I’m playing music and giving you a quiz. Break out your paper and pencil. And no cheating!
Episode 60: Life Can Be A Beach from 2013-01-07T05:27:17
This was back in the day before I knew that something could be valuable solely because it is a secret. If you liked the music in this episode, go download it. It was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5. ...
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This is the one about my mom. from 2013-01-03T03:56:54
Since I last saw mom I’ve gained a little weight…like 20 pounds. And when I walked in, my mom hugged me and told me that I looked good. “I like when you have a few extra pounds like this,” she sa...
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Episode 59: Solitude…Round Trip from 2012-12-30T22:08:58
Paging passenger by the last name Lawson. Please return to security for a lost item. Passenger Lawson, to security. You seem to have lost the ability to be intimate. The music I used in today’s ...
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Episode 58: I Am The 1 Percent from 2012-12-22T23:28:38
There are times in our lives when we receive news that is life-altering and changes the way you see everything you have done before that moment and affects everything that you will do after it. The...
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My new obsession – Cinemagram from 2012-12-19T06:15:13
My newest obsession is Cinemagram. It’s an iPhone app that allows you to create animated gifs using your phone’s camera. Check out my feed. If you’re an iPhone user, follow me and I’ll follow you...
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Episode 57: Four Stories From A Cemetery from 2012-12-18T08:47:04
Today I’ll be telling you four stories that all have a common setting – a cemetery. It’s going to be a real mood lifter! If you liked the music I used in the episode this week, go download it. Th...
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This is the one with my 12 of 12 from 2012-12-13T07:11:59
So every month on the 12th day, people from all around the world take 12 photos and post them to their blogs. I used to do this every month but haven’t been doing it in a while. But I figured sin...
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Episode 56: Totally Unprepared from 2012-12-11T06:09:05
Man are you going to be sorry that you decided to download and listen to this episode. If you liked the music I used in the episode this week, go download it. The song was Que Sera, Sera recorded b...
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Episode 55: Night Swimming from 2012-12-04T20:13:30
It’s not like years ago, the fear of getting caught, of recklessness and water. If you like What Some Would Call Lies…might I suggest you give one of my favorite podcasts a try? This week I sugges...
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Episode 54: Late Nights, Quick Bites, Party Games from 2012-11-27T07:29:12
Today I’ve got an apology, a special guest and a fun little story. From all those good and crazy people, my friends. Do you like the song in this episode? Download it now on Amazon for only $.99. ...
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Episode 53: Home from 2012-11-13T18:04:43
I’ve never really done this before, but I’m going to give it a try. Today I will tell you a story from my present. Something I’m dealing with today. If you like What Some Would Call Lies…might I ...
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Episode 52: Cold Turkey from 2012-11-06T07:10:54
The nastier the habit the harder to break. I wish I knew how to quit you. Today I’ll tell you the story about one of my vices’ and how I gave it up. The song used in this episode is Madness by Mu...
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Episode 51: Completion from 2012-10-30T07:49:41
You know, it’s nothing new. Bad news never had good timing. Did you like the song I used in this episode? It was John Mayers Heart of Life. Download the song for only $1.29 on Amazon. If you like ...
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Episode 50: The Statement from 2012-10-23T15:54:13
Sometimes you need to say what you mean…and mean what you say. And sometimes you sit on your hands and regret it. At the top of this episode I talk about the political blog that I started in Orang...
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The Adventures of Adam Atteburry: Part 1 from 2012-10-20T23:01:26
The Adventures of Adam Atteburry is a collaborative storytelling project. Adam is being shipped around the world and the photographs are returned to me here where I force them into a story. If yo...
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Episode 49: Parks and Recreation from 2012-10-17T06:19:46
Be careful what you wish for…cause you just might get it. The podcast suggestion that I talk about in this episode is Arthur & Paul Talk – check them out.
Episode 46: The Origin Story from 2012-09-23T22:45:39
We all have a variety of hangups. Some of them are innate fears or anxieties that we can’t trace back to a particular traumatic moment…and other’s we can blame on mom. I wish that I had more tim...
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Episode 45: 60 stories in 60 minutes from 2012-09-16T15:03:18
Holy crap, an entire hour of stories?!? I participated in the annual Pride 48 Celebration this year. Pride 48 is a group of LGBT and LGBT friendly podcasts that get together (in Vegas and virtua...
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Episode 44: My Options from 2012-09-09T23:17:05
Was anyone ever so young? I’m here to tell you I was. Don’t forget that next Sunday, September 16th I’ll be doing a LIVE episode of What Some Would Call Lies at 6am PST. To listen and to take part ...
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Episode 43: The Fools of April from 2012-09-03T21:48:01
If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything…right? Well today I tell the tale of when I duped a pretty stand up person.
Episode 42: The Roommate from 2012-08-28T14:06:34
Co-habitation is a tricky game of give and take. What would you give and what would you take? * Follow me on Twitter: @WSWCL * Like this show on Facebook: facebook.com/whatsomewouldcalllies
Episode 41: Goodbye To All That from 2012-08-20T18:06:40
Like a six-year-old on the monkey bars…I’ve let go of the rung behind me and I’m reaching out toward the rung in front of me. I’m sort of in between. Sort of hopeful. Sort of excited. And sort o...
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Episode 40: House Slippers, Frozen Turkeys and Charitable Giving from 2012-08-13T17:07:57
It’s mid-august…so if you’re anything like me, you’re probably thinking about…Thanksgiving.
Episode 39: The Phantom from 2012-08-07T14:54:15
A fictitious creature in my life is often spoken about but rarely seen. Today The Phantom in my life is revealed.
Episode 38: Dirty Summer from 2012-07-30T21:00:56
If you plant peaches you will get peaches. Karma works this way.
Episode 37: The Castaway from 2012-07-23T19:09:39
Imagination, and life lessons. Warm weather and playing till the street lights turn on. Summertime and the living is easy.
Episode 36: The List from 2012-07-17T03:40:03
Some people have natural self-confidence. Others need it spelled out for them. I am an other.
Episode 35: Screensaver from 2012-07-11T19:42:19
What the what?! Two episodes in one week!! I know. Don’t get used to it. I decided to tell this story a little early because I’m testing out some stuff on the website. Enjoy!! Episode 35: Screen...
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Episode 34: The Bully from 2012-07-10T03:43:08
Many of us have our stories of being bullied when we were younger, and these bullies have made lasting impacts on our lives. Today I’ll share with you my bully story.
Episode 32: Shirley You’ll Want To Hear This One from 2012-06-26T08:00:10
One thing that I’ve never had trouble with was coming up with something to say. This gift for gab came rather early for me. Episode 32 is about a little four-year old me that can’t stop talking (an...
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Episode 31: Altitude Sickness, Supplemental Oxygen and Eight Year Olds. from 2012-06-19T08:00:16
Some of the most challenging moments in our lives turn out to be some of our most cherished. Check out Episode 31 of What Some Would Call Lies.
Episode 30: My Bradbury story. from 2012-06-11T08:00:27
Episode 30: My Bradbury Story “Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garde...
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Episode 29: The Real Answer from 2012-06-04T08:00:08
Take a listen to Episode 29: The Real Answer. Don’t you love it when you ask someone “What’s up?” And he replies, “Good.” Or when you say, “How are you?” and he replies, “Not much.” This episode...
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Episode 28: Preconceived Notions from 2012-05-29T15:13:14
Check out Episode 28 of the What Some Would Call Lies Podcast. This week I tell a story about some preconceived notions. We like to party. We like. We like to party.
Episode 24: Hidey Ho! Mrs Monroe from 2012-04-30T14:54:12
Sometimes friendships fade, people move on…but the influence that some folks have on you and your character stays with you. Let me tell you a story that I’m calling Hidey Ho! Mrs. Monroe
Episode 23: Tell-Tale Stache from 2012-04-24T08:00:39
All good stories start with a fundamental list of ingredients…the initial situation, conflict, complication, climax, suspense, denouement and conclusion. Today you got them all. Listen to Episode ...
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Episode 22: The Gay Old Party from 2012-04-17T08:00:11
Wannnnnna hear a story? Episode 22: The Gay Old Party God Bless America!! Today I’ll reach across the aisle and try to caucus with the Republican Party.
This is the one with another “be” statement. from 2012-04-09T08:00:23
It’s Monday! Here’s my mantra for the week. What’s yours?
This is the one with an anniversary. from 2012-04-06T04:20:07
One year. 48 mantras (I skipped a few because of illness or holiday). httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHhzxb_Qx3Y
This is the one I recorded when I was sick. from 2012-04-03T08:09:22
I feel lousy. Just listen.
Episode 19: Remember from 2012-03-27T08:00:56
This week I explain the photo above and talk about storytelling. Have a listen! Episode 19: Remember - Memory is the ability of the mind to store and recall past thoughts or knowledge…does that...
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This is the one with my mantra. from 2012-03-26T08:00:20
It’s Monday! Here is my new mantra on my mirror for the week. Each week I write a little inspirational message on a post-it and put it on my bathroom mirror. Throughout the week I try to focus on...
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Episode 18: So Why Don’t You Kill Me from 2012-03-20T08:00:57
Got ten minutes? Listen to Episode 18: So Why Don’t You Kill Me? Oh the things we’ll do just to fit in. Things like getting crazy with the cheese wiz, spray painting the vegetables and shaving yo...
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This is the one that is not about getting old. from 2012-03-19T08:00:34
It’s a special Monday! Here is my new mantra on my mirror for the week. Each week I write a little inspirational message on a post-it and put it on my bathroom mirror. Throughout the week I try t...
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Episode 17: Folklore&Friendship from 2012-03-13T08:00:24
The building blocks of a successful friendship are trust, mutual interests and not laughing at one another’s beliefs. CAN I DO IT? Am I capable of respecting an opinion that’s so hokey and outlan...
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This is the one that might be easier said than done. from 2012-03-12T08:00:41
It’s Monday! So here is my new mantra on my mirror for the week. Each week I write a little inspirational message on a post-it and put it on my bathroom mirror. Throughout the week I try to focus...
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This is the one with a notice from 2012-03-08T16:10:29
This morning I left a little note in the stairway at work. My last note in the stairway was a joke. And my first one got taken down in a couple of hours. UPDATE: At lunch I took the stairs to s...
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Episode 16: A Drink With Jam and Bread from 2012-03-06T08:00:21
This week’s podcast has my very first interview. I called this episode A Drink With Jam And Bread. We all have role models that we can credit for helping us develop into the people we have become. ...
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This is the one with solid advice. from 2012-03-05T08:00:43
It’s Monday! So here is my new mantra on my mirror for the week. Each week I write a little inspirational message on a post-it and put it on my bathroom mirror. Throughout the week I try to focus...
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Episode 15: It’s A Diminutive Planet In The End from 2012-02-28T10:00:32
Y’all knew I was a complete bitch when you weren’t around, right? This week I prove it in Episode 15: It’s A Diminutive Planet In The End. Listen now!