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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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00:12:18

#162- Couch

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/03/29

Reflections and connections about a well loved couch, passing it on to people that love it as much as we did and a poem that tells the tale of finding joy in the little things. --- 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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00:20:36

#161 - Jack Kerouac

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/03/19

Reflections and connections about my adventure to visit the famous writers grave, what his work meant, the place his writing has in my heart and how he inspired me to be a writer. --- 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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00:22:02

#160 - Jim Morrison & The Doors

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/03/15

Reflections and connections about the impact Jim Morrison and the Doors have had on my life, visiting Jim’s grave in Paris France and sharing their tunes with 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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00:31:37

#159 - Greyhound Bus Rides

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Reflections and connections about the funny, creepy and wacky experiences and people that come along with Greyhound bus trips. --- 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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00:17:02

#158 - Kiss

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/02/28

Reflections and connections about the band Kiss, friends and family who love the music you do and imagining what lost loved ones would think about it.--- 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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00:22:31

#157 - On A Rim

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/02/20

A short story about friendship, being young, dumb and tough about it. A tribute to a best friend, wild man and life of the party. RIP Legend. --- 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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00:20:54

#156 - Rooster Blues

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/02/06

Reflections and connections about the impact of gun violence, forgiveness and redemption. --- 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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00:17:36

#155 - Pain! (A poem)

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/02/02

Reflections and connections about the spectrum of pain we as humans go through, from the simple pain in the ass to major trauma. Writing, poetry and music are the best medicine for those 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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00:16:20

#154 Freestyle Earl. (a poem)

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/01/26

Reflections and connection about using art to express yourself and work through challenging moments in life and work. --- 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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00:24:35

#153 - Ice Storm Blues

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/01/19

Reflections and connections about surviving the storm, driving in serve weather and cabin fever debacles. --- 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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00:19:58

#152 - Mornings With Lumpy

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/01/12

Reflections and connections about the importance of people that show you new music and the magic of early morning hangouts. --- 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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00:26:08

#151 - Oral History of Gaming

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/01/06

Reflections and connections about the video game consoles, games and experiences that defined my childhood. --- 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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00:19:44

#150 - A Swain Family Christmas Tale

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Reflections and connections about Swain family Christmas celebrations, football traditions, superstitions and the true meaning of 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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00:20:15

#149 - Mr. C for the Win!

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/12/14

Reflections and connections about a coach and substitute teacher that tested me, made me laugh and was the bane to my existence as a teenager. --- 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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00:19:27

#148 - Get Down in Boston

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/12/08

Reflections and connections about mistaken identity and the power of saying yes in a world of no’s. --- 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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00:15:47

#147 - Uncle Scooter & Friends

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/11/28

Reflections and connections about surprise guests for holiday gatherings and the lesson of seeing people as they are. --- 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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00:19:02

#146 - Park Friends

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Reflections and connections about making friends at the park and the gift of human connection. There is always a story. --- 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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00:10:29

#145 - Musical Time Machines & Bouts of Nostalgia

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/11/09

Reflections and connections about the time travel qualities of music, the sound of certain social movements and being right where you need to be. --- 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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00:26:16

#144 - Big Pants, Voodoo and Photo Booths

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/11/02

Reflections and connections about the good, the bad and the ugly of being a Photo Booth Attendant. --- 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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00:16:53

#143 - Photo Booth Lessons

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2023/10/26

Reflections and connections about meeting a local sports legend and being disappointed. Sometimes meeting your heroes is not what you expect. --- 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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