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The Pie Boy Podcast

The Pie Boy Podcast explores the grace and trauma of growing up and living in Oregon through the lens of Sparky Swain. Sparky is a story teller, writer, poet, teacher, coach, athlete and Dad who currently lives in Portland, Oregon. Intro Music: "Beat it Blues" by Sparky & The Outlaw. Check out more sounds by Sparky and company here: https://soundcloud.com/k-c-james-swain

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00:27:58

Ep. 43 - Class President & Magic at the Talent Show

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2021/03/24

This episode reflects on taking chances, facing fears, finding courage, getting up when we are knocked down and taking action on ideas. We never know what will happen in the end, but not taking action on those creative inspirations, dreams and our ideas is a recipe for regret and frustration. In theses stories I learned that being different is a harder road to follow, but that journey is worth it in the end. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:30:36

Ep. 42 - Rap Profile

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2021/03/19

This episode details the story of hearing Rap and Hip Hop for the first time and its effect on my life. It also includes reflections on street knowledge, what it means to be gangster, the artists and their influences on me, having soul, the validation of my story and using this music as fuel to overcome the traumas in my life. This is my love letter to Rap, Hip Hop and The Culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast:

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00:24:40

Ep. 41 - Leprechaun Trap

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2021/03/17

This episode includes the story of my leprechaun trapping adventures along with reflections on imagination, creativity, growing up, family support, and Saint Patrick Day traditions from the past and present. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:48:43

Ep. 40 - Layers of Problems

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2021/03/12

Reflections on taking things personally, feeling lost, bullies, not trusting counseling or counselors, not being heard, shame, looking within myself and finding a way to overcome the layers of problems in my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:34

Ep. 39 - Bullies

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2021/03/10

Reflections and revelations about the bullies in the first part of my life. From boys, to girls, cops, teachers and administrators, bullies appeared in my early life in different forms, but they all left the same traumas in my mind, body and soul. This story speaks to those energies and my journey to let them go. This type of pain can teach you a lot about who you are and how to overcome it. Thank you for listening. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:29:48

Ep. 38 - The Lawnmower & The Hot Glue Gun

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2021/03/05

This episode takes a deeper look at physical trauma, my experience spending the night in the hospital, scares, acts of kindness, being sneaky, and learning life lessons the hard way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:27:05

Ep. 37 - Sue and the Cigarettes & Dairy Queen.

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2021/03/04

Reflections on being left with people that couldn’t be trusted, fear, the loss of innocence, a higher power, divine intervention, neighbors, friendship, Dairy Queen and keeping it real. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:25

Ep. 36 - Wildcat Valley

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2021/02/26

This episode tells the story of my time workin, enjoying and surviving Wildcat Valley. This was a fictional town in our school where we learned about life, work and citizenship. Just like in real life, things that happened were not all unicorns and rainbows. This story reflects on bad behavior, self-esteem, taking things personally, revenge, insecurity and other social traumas. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast:

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00:53:39

Ep. 35 - The Beelers Farm & The Bonkees

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2021/02/25

Stories and thoughts about two families that were good to me. We had so many adventures. This episode includes reflections on friendship, family and growing up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:38

Ep.34 - Take Me Home & Just A Swingin’

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2021/02/19

This episode reflects on the trauma and fear of being left with strange people and wanting to go home. It also takes a look at the balancing act of trauma and grace in my life during the Dope Game Era through music and adventures to the Oregon State Fair for my first concert. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:36

Ep. 33 - More Reflections on the Dope Game Era

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2021/02/18

Reflections and lessons on fear. This episode includes the stories: Learning to Fly, Conferences and Mac &Cheese. Fear was my friend back then and it taught me so much about who I was and what I could do. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:24

Ep. 32 - The Dope Game

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2021/02/12

Reflections on the Dope Game Era of my life and it’s lasting effects on me. This is the story of the good, the bad and and ugly of doing whatever it takes to keep your family afloat. So much heart. It was trauma with the right amount of grace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:16

Ep. 31 - Lumpy & The Upper Decker

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2021/02/10

The story of the infamous Lumpy and The Upper Decker at the Super Bowl. Reflections on Super Bowl legends, mishaps and bad behavior. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:37

Ep. 30 - The Super Bowl

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2021/02/05

Reflections on the people, food, stories, legends and traditions of one of professional sports biggest events, The Super Bowl and its place in my heart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:31

Ep. 29 - Living on the Farm

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2021/02/03

Reflections on my time living on a dairy farm in Tillamook, Oregon in the 1990's. Lessons on fear, father figures, where milk comes from and growing up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:28:09

Ep. 28 - What Does Invisible Weigh?

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2021/01/29

This reflects on the lesson of paying attention and weaves in some thoughts about what it means to be a Pie Boy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:51:51

Ep. 27 - Sparky & The Boy Scouts

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2021/01/27

This episode speaks to and reflects on the good, the bad and the ugly of being in the Boy Scouts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:37:35

Ep. 26 Old Drunk House & The Pickle

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2021/01/22

This episode reflects on the Old Drunk House in my neighborhood growing up and the people that lived there. It also looks into my experience of stealing a pickle from my neighbor. Weird times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:30:37

Ep. 25 Pocket Knife & The Splinter

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2021/01/21

This episode reflects on getting splinters, slivers, and being careless with a pocket knife. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way. Enjoy my notes on growing up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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00:27:05

Ep. 24 - “Cocaine” by Eric Clapton

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2021/01/15

This episode reflects on my life long connection to Eric Clapton’s cover of the song, “Cocaine” by J.J. Cale and getting into trouble on a school field trip to see James and the Giant Peach on stage at the Keller Auditorium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/support

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