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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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00:13:22

Ep. 23 - Candy Bars & Bad Words

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2021/01/13

This episode reflects on the origins of cuss words 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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00:27:02

Ep. 22 - The Butt Pickers, Chicken Pox and The Baby...

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2021/01/08

Reflections on my first real baby sitter, getting the chicken box and dealing with weird people with annoying habits. --- 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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00:24:38

Ep. 21 - So Sick and A Hair Cut

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2021/01/06

This episode reflects on getting sick as a kid and my first experiences with a hair cut. --- 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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00:30:58

Ep. 20 - Grandma Elsie

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/30

Reflections on my Great Grandma Elsie and the impressions left on me from stories about her and my own interactions. --- 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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00:27:49

Ep. 19 - Christmas Special

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/23

Featuring the stories: “Emergency Room” & “Walking on Sunshine” and reflections on childhood injuries, family and the holidays. --- 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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00:40:43

Ep. 18 - Jordan

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/18

This is the story of my first friend Jordan and some reflections on its effect on me. --- 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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00:28:44

Ep. 17 - Fell in the Lake

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2020/12/16

Reflections on falling in a lake. --- 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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00:24:54

Ep. 16 - The Movies That Shaped Me

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/11

This episode reflects on the movies that shaped me. From classic westerns, epic Vietnam adventures, horror and buddy films. --- 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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00:18:22

Ep. 15 - Tillamook Oregon

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/09

Reflections on living in Tillamook in the 1990’s and the start of memories special to the Coast of Oregon. --- 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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00:25:30

Ep. 14 - Mom’s Concert Stub Collection

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/12/04

This episode is a musical field trip through time. It talks about my Moms infamous concert stub collection and some thoughts about these gems of musical history. She saw some pretty epic shows. From AC/DC to Elvis, this collection is a time capsule of wonder. --- 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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00:27:27

Ep. 13 - The Pie (A Thanksgiving Special)

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/30

This episode reflects on the trauma and grace of dealing with the holidays. It includes the infamous story about The Pie and how humor, story telling and family tradition help get me over the holiday blues. --- 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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00:20:56

Ep. 12 - Mom

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/25

This episode is dedicated to my Mom. All love. --- 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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00:09:34

Ep. 11 - “Under Water Basket Weaving,” A poem.

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/20

This is a new poem I have been working on. I was challenged to try a new poetic form! Which was to write a contrapuntal poem and so here we are. Enjoy! --- 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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00:33:52

Ep. 10 - Dad

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/18

This episode is dedicated to my Dad. He is part of my origin story. I cant tell you everything about him, that's ok, because that is part of the story. Learning a little about him helps you learn a little something about me. Happy hunting! --- 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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00:11:34

Ep. 9 - Friday the 13th Edition: “Portland Portland,...

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/13

This episode features a poem inspired by DoorDashing and the untruthful perspectives people have on Portland Oregon in 2020. --- 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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00:24:43

Ep. 8 - More Peirce Street Blues

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/11

More stories about my first memories at the Pierce Street house. --- 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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00:12:10

Ep. 7 - Poems From The Battle Grounds

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/11/06

This episode includes poems I have been working on with commentary about their origins. They express my feelings and experiences with the Covid-19 pandemic, the presidential election and other traumas. They are part of a collaboration with an old friend. All came to me in one way or another and I had to dictate them to get them out of my head and onto paper. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message Support this podcast:

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00:15:31

Ep. 6 - Peirce Street Blues

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2020/11/04

Ep. 6 - Pierce Street Blues --- 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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00:19:46

Ep. 5 - Halloween Special

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2020/10/31

This is a Bonus episode that is dedicated to the spirit and spookiness of Halloween. Stay weird my friends! --- 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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00:18:27

Ep. 4 - Married to a Brick

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2020/10/28

Chapter 3 - Married to a Brick --- 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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