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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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00:09:50

#102 - Yogurt Heart

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/08/25

This story is about the kindness of a stranger and how that became one of the greatest birthday gifts I could receive. --- 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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00:08:53

#101 - Tom Petty Forever

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/08/11

The story of the strange trip my family had when we went to a Tom Petty concert at the Gorge Amphitheater. --- 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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00:52:57

#100 Pt. 2 - Montana Dreamin'

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/06/30

Reflections and connections about going to college, dealing with uncertainty and getting a taste of being independent out in the real world. this is the last episode of the memoir series (seasons 1-3), "Pie Boy" , by K.C. James Swain aka Sparky. --- 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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00:43:09

#100 Pt. 1 - In the Shadow of Flathead

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/06/20

Reflections and connections about chasing my dream of playing college sports, getting guidance from an NFL legend and loosing faith in your heroes. --- 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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00:40:57

#99 - All Things Must Pass

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/04/27

Reflections and connections about some family and life traumas that led me to move out senior year of high school and begin a huge transition 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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00:38:50

#98 - Letting Go & Emerging from His Shadow

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/04/12

Reflections and connections about the mental impact of sports on my life, letting go, lessons learned and thoughts about emerging from my Dad's Shadow. --- 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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00:18:00

#97 - Ode to the Dallas Cowboys

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/03/31

Reflections and connections about my favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and all the heartbreak, frustration and joy that comes with loving your team too much. --- 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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00:36:22

#96 - For Whom the Bell Tolls

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/03/24

Reflections and connections about my best friend Lumpy’s record of destruction and the million dollars worth of damage he left behind. --- 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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00:22:51

#95 - Lumpy is Cheeky

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/03/18

Reflections and connections about my best friend Lumpy becoming a scholar, falling in love with our Social Studies Teacher and saving my life one fart at a time. --- 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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00:45:02

#94 -Eyes

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/03/10

Reflections and connections about my eye sight journey, finding out I needed glasses and it’s impact on my sports career and 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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00:46:49

#93 - Hoby Cat: A Tribute to Justin

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/03/02

Reflections & connections about the grief, trauma and grace of losing a childhood friend and teammate. --- 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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00:21:31

#92 Driving to School in the Classic Chevy

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/02/24

Reflections and connections about adventures in my truck driving to school with Lumpy, my sister and the music that made it interesting. --- 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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00:19:20

#91 - If You're Going to Be Dumb, You Better Be Tough

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/02/19

Reflections and connections about going elk hunting with my Dad, Showtime and the infamous Lumpy, in the Coastal Range 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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00:19:52

#90 - Sparky & Lumpy’s Big Day Out

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/02/10

Reflections and connections about the day my neighbor Lumpy and I took my Dads work car out for a joy ride on a day off from school. --- 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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00:26:56

#89 - The Heavy Chevy Origin Story

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/02/02

Reflections and connections about the origin of my classic 1967 Chevy truck and it’s special 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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00:41:54

#88 - OC Showdown

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/01/25

Reflections and connections about high school sports, hazing and over coming the traumas of a teen athlete. --- 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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00:58:30

#87- Oregon City Blues

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/01/18

Reflections and connections about my time at Oregon City High School during the 2003-2004 school year, bullying, social trauma, and navigating teenage darkness. --- 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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00:27:17

#86 - Going To Oregon City & Rumors

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/01/11

Reflections and connections about dealing with rumors, moving to a new high school and coming to grips with some ugliness about 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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00:24:20

#85 - The Donner Party

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2022/01/03

Reflections and connections about a New Years family trip to stay in a cabin on Mount Hood during a winter storm from Hell. --- 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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00:18:07

#84 - Tubing From Hell

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2021/12/29

Reflections and connections about tubing behind my Dads Old Chevy Suburban on a snow day to break the land speed record around Clarke’s Four Corners. --- 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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