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Collected Possibilities

Collected Possibilities

Welcome to Collected Possibilities, an Existential Explorer"s Guide into the world of Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, Amusements, Arcades, and Attractions. One day we"re going to die, so let"s make sure we"re living our best life before then. Each week host Jason Heat and an ever changing roster of road trip partners channel the fear of mortality into motivation to explore a new amusement or attraction - from the odd and esoteric to the seeming but not quite so mundane - looking to inspire you to

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01:27:49

Trundle Manor with Ari Rabkin, or "A Celebration of...

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2022/07/13

Pickled Punks. A singing tumor. A ray gun built to murder birds. All this and more are on display at Trundle Manor, a house of curiosities that pays tribute to the creepy, grotesque, and bizarre. But could this macabre collection actually be a surprising tribute to love? Dr. ARI RABKIN, a Pediatric Neuropsychologist, joins us as we journey to Pittsburgh, PA and the suburban home of the mysterious Mr. Arm and Velda Von Minx. Along the way we dive into the noveltization of violence and murder, terror

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01:46:39

Fl!p Circus with David Pratt, or "Do You Have a Soul?"

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2022/07/06

It's a special super-sized episode this week as we welcome Collected Possibilities co-founder DAVID PRATT to the show for the first time! The Circus is in town and we have no choice but to answer the call and see if it lives up to the reputation of "the greatest show on earth." Along the way we excavate David's hereditary disdain for clowns, explain the existential danger of the octopus, and do an open and intimate deep dive into mental health. Where else are you going to find a vulnerable

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01:10:17

Enchanted Forest at Clark's Elioak Farm with All...

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2022/06/29

You say there's a magical place that not only houses the remains of a shuttered and abandoned amusement park of old, but where we can also pet the adorable perfection that is baby goats? Well heck on a handle, you don't have to tell me twice, let's get a going! I'm joined by Professional Wrestler and goat enthusiast ALL NATURAL ASHLEY on a trip to Clark's Elioak Farm, a family farm in Ellicot City, Maryland. The farm features a petting zoo, hay rides, and the restored set pieces from the Enchanted

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01:07:00

Vanadu Art House with Andrew Johnstone-Didymus, or...

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2022/06/22

What secret temple to apotropaic magic dwells deep inside in the heart of suburbia? It's Vanadu Art House! This week we journey to an arts-installation meets attraction that doubles as a home in an otherwise regular neighborhood; filled with found object statues and art cars that resemble an aesthetic mix of steampunk, woodstock, and Ghostbusters. Joining us on our trip, and visiting from Scotland, is history lecturer ANDREW JOHNSTONE-DIDYMUS (or "J-Stone" for short)! Jason and J-Stone talk about

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01:09:43

The National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center...

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2022/06/15

This week we explore two hangars worth of military aviation vehicles, outer space exploration, and questioning our place in the universe at the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center! AMI NEWMAN-PAUL shares his passion for things that go vroom as we also dive into the origin of Jason's obsessive fear of death, learn how to get your stuff back from would be robbers, and test our mettle as fighter pilots. Two best buds from high school reunite to feel small in the face of both nature and

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01:18:05

The Maryland State Fair with Christian Sullivan, or...

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2022/06/08

Two Maryland boys go to the State Fair as Technical Director and Performer CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN joins the show for an afternoon of food, fun, and first aid. This episode is wild, with Christian showing why he's the one you want with you during an emergency as things go off the rails immediately upon arrival at the fairgrounds. We also talk Maryland food (Old Bay, Pit Beef, and Stuffed Hams), culture, and the distinct look of terror Jason has when he thinks he's about to be stuck on a ride. Is the

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27:54

BONUS EPISODE - Interlude with Megan Reichelt, or...

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2022/06/01

Our very first Bonus Episode, featuring actor, librarian, combat artist (and Episode 14 guest) MEGAN REICHELT! Megan shares what she describes as her bisexual journey; taking us through the process of her dawning awareness of that essential part of her identity, and her empowerment in coming out and proudly owning and sharing that part of herself. We also talk about bi-erasure, religion, super-heroes, and more. It's a super cool conversation that deserved it's own spotlight as the launch of our

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01:07:42

Maryland Iron Festival with Megan Reichelt, or "A...

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2022/06/01

In quite literally our most metal episode yet, badass librarian and combat artist MEGAN REICHELT joins us for the Maryland Iron Festival! We talk all about the nature of attraction, our relationship to our bodies, and the lifelong process of developing an identity. Along the way we perform feats of strength, cover a hot dog in crab dip, and discover that Jason hates doing arts and crafts. It's an exploration into Badassery with one of the coolest people we know on a hot, hot day. Is the Maryland

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01:24:39

Westfield Wheaton Mall Carnival with Mike Valentyne,...

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2022/05/25

Do you believe in Centrifugal Force? We'll make a believer out of you as we spend the day at the carnival with the founder and promoter of Fury Pro Wrestling, our editor, and the most romantic man in the world: MIKE VALENTYNE! And not just any carnival - a mall parking lot carnival, as we chase joy just outside a dying monument to capitalism. This is a fun one as the boys encounter two different unconscious people over the course of their travels, learn the importance of the illusion of safety, and

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01:15:53

Secret Pinball Parlor in MOM's Organic Market with...

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2022/05/18

How many grocery stores are out there with a hidden room just beyond the freezer section, a room filled with new and antique pinball machines all ready for you to play if you can only find them? At least one, baby, and we went there! Jason is joined by his old friend and former news reporter ADAM WINER as they return to where they met - College Park, MD - for a trip to the ultimate hidden secret among the mundane, and one of our most anticipated attractions so far. Deep inside a MOM's Organic

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01:10:42

The Mansion on O Street with Jacob Cunningham, or...

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2022/05/11

Secret doors, hidden rooms, a mansion that's also a hotel where literally everything is on sale to take home with you? It's time to visit the Mansion on O Street and become characters in the young adult fantasy novel we always dreamed about. Musician, computer dude, and crust punk cleaned up JACOB CUNNINGHAM joins us for this journey into incoherent maximalism as we discuss whimsy, curation, and John Lennon's worst review of a local laundry service. Plus, Jason and Jacob were in a band together back

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01:01:58

Lewistown Lanes with Matt "TRK" Silks, or "We Can...

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2022/05/04

Every town in America has a Bowling Alley, every town has a story, and this is the story and the lanes of Lewistown, PA through the eyes of one of it's favorite sons. Professional Wrestler Matt "TRK" Silks, the Lewistown Legend himself, is our guide. In an intimate and open conversation, Matt shares the highs and lows of living and raising a family in the the same place you grew up , discusses his struggles with addiction, and pays tribute to the friend who helped change and save his life. The

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01:13:19

Gaithersburg Miniature Golf with Zia Hassan, or "A...

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2022/04/27

He's the writer and performer of our beloved opening tune - a Musician, Magician, Storyteller, and Coach to boot. ZIA HASSAN is this week's guest as he and Jason return to where they grew up for a round of Gaithersburg Miniature Golf and existential repartee. Jason and Zia have known each other since senior year of high school, where they co-starred as Danny and Kenicky in Grease together (true story). They've been making Podcasts together on and off for nearly as long, and this time they're

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01:23:10

Lexicon Lane at Planet Word with Candice Bloch, or...

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2022/04/20

Does getting older really make you wiser, or just overconfident? That's the question at the heart of our journey to Lexicon Lane, a word sleuthing experience at the language focused Planet Word museum in Washington, DC. Artist, Podcaster, and all around creative CANDICE BLOCH joins Jason for what promises to be a super easy afternoon at this all ages activity. Or so they think... A rumination on communication, confidence, and failure - this episode absolutely has our most pronounced dramatic arc of

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01:31:58

Summit Point CycleFest with Joseph Musumeci, or "Zen...

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2022/04/13

Hop in the car and take a road trip to Summit Point Motor Sports Park in West Virginia with our guest this week, JOSEPH MUSUMECI. Joseph is a Set & Lighting Designer in the DC area, an Educator, and loves motorcycles more than most people I know love anything. He's our guide to CycleFest and the entire subculture of motorcycle riding and racing. In maybe our most intimate episode yet, we talk about how health concerns and aging have the possibility to take away the things we love most, and what it

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01:24:14

Funland Rehoboth with Brittany Truske, or "Training...

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2022/04/06

How badly can a children's amusement park kick a grown man's ass? Let's find out. Spend a day at the beach with our absolutely delightful special guest BRITTANY TRUSKE - a pottery enthusiast, subcontracts administrator, and Jason's girlfriend - as they head to the Delaware shore for an afternoon at Funland Rehoboth. It's an exploration into the duality of capitalism and nature inherent in the boardwalk, a conversation on the environmental effects of entertainment, and an up close and personal look

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Upton Hill Regional Park Mini Golf with David Phelps,...

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2022/03/30

Can we overcome the adversity of moisture long enough to whack some balls into tiny holes? That's the question facing our intrepid explorers today, as unexpected rain threatens to throw the entire episode in disarray! Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Technical Director and gaming enthusiast DAVID PHELPS joins us for a visit to Upton Hill Regional Park Mini Golf in Northern Virginia - but will he actually get to play? Either way, you can expect a deep dive into the nature of competition, conflict, and

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01:14:12

Chill Axes with John Ozkirbas, or "The Zen of...

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2022/03/23

How does it feel to throw steel like a suburban god? Once and future Space Lawyer JOHN OZKIRBAS joins Jason for a day of flinging hatchets for fun as they attempt to answer the age old question - is there any better way to chillax than to throw an ax? Only Chill Axes in Crofton, MD can possibly provide the answers! Featuring a meditation on masculinity, literal blood, and Jason being forced to sweat due to physical exertion (much to his chagrin). Is Chill Axes something you have to do before you

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01:16:28

The Big Dill with Sarah Davis, or "An Act of...

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2022/03/16

The Big Dill is the self proclaimed "World's Largest Pickle Party." SARAH DAVIS is a badass librarian, foodie, and pickle enthusiast. The recipe was obvious - we had to go. But is this unique mix of brine themed farmer's market, food truck festival, and Baltimore block party some can't miss tang or do we love super salty? Dive into the pickle subculture, a phrase we wouldn't believe if we hadn't seen it ourselves. Is The Big Dill something you have to do before you die? Listen and find out!

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01:02:09

Escapology: Arizona Shoot Out with Logan Easton...

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2022/03/16

This week Professional Wrestler and Champion of the 1% LOGAN EASTON LaROUX encounters a brand new opponent, as he takes on an Escape Room for the very first time! Can the boys decide on a team time, stop some outlaws, and escape the room in 60 minutes - all while being threated by an 8 year old girl? Is Escapology: Arizona Shoot Out something you have to do before you die? Listen and find out!

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