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The Paul Ald Pod

Paul Ald, in typical fashion, makes a snazzy podcast talking about life at 37, the Chicago mindset, happenings and goings-on, and random stuff.

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9:33

Job Descriptions Make My Eyes Bleed

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/09/04

In this episode, I go over my job search, happenings in my life recently, a project that is happening in the back hall of my house, and cat TV programs.

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14:29

Unemployed IPA Lover

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/08/21

What's up y'all. Lots of updates since the last episode. Listen along to find out.

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8:19

Guess Who Got Drunk

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/08/01

In this episode, I discuss Wisconsin IPA Fest, Gary's visit to Chicago, Persona 5 progress, things I want to do, and updates on the house in general. Not much to say...

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10:13

Gross Alley

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/07/18

In this brief episode, I go over home renovations, Gary coming into town this weekend, the alley situation, and other things.

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7:24

So I Set My Kitchen on Fire...

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/07/13

In this episode, it sounds like I'm talking out of a can, because I wanted the window open while I recorded it, ok!? I go over the kitchen fire, Frank's visit, the Polish Museum of America visit, excellent pierogis (pictured), some drinking, etc.

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21:59

Chicago Thin Crust is Goated

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, I'm a bit hungover but we open a new beer, the Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen from Forbidden Root, and I go over the following topics:My day yesterday - exploring breweries and tavernsA back hall issue with the new placeCompleted a bookExperienced Chicago Thin Crust pizzaThe A/C situationMy hairMuseums to check outEnjoy!

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30:26

Nashville Was Delish!

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/06/27

In this episode, I go into the Nashville trip in full (forgot the visit to Ole Red, a rooftop bar - ah well), progress with my apartment, a recent game I've been playing, Chicago walking notes / etiquette, and other odd things! Today's beer was the Genius Wizard from Ratio Beerworks.

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16:33

Are Chicagoans Rude!?

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/06/20

In this episode, the Ald covers apartment and unpacking progress, the upcoming Nashville trip, a recent visit to the Shedd Aquarium and the lakefront, the big city life, and random life updates and thoughts. No outro music - do people miss it? I've just been lazy, sorry. This week's cover art is that creepy eel I saw at the aquarium.

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24:06

Unpacking Sucks

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/06/12

In this episode, I go over apartment and unpacking progress, recent explorations / walks in my area, the West Loop, Chicago architecture, recent things eaten and bars visited. Why do bananas taste better in Chicago than other places? Why is Milwaukee street in Wicker Park so damn cool? Questions like these and more will not be answered cause IDK. Today's beer is the Goose Island 312, more tasty than I recall!

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29:12

The Chicago Mindset

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/06/05

In this episode, I go over my move from Denver to Chicago, my new apartment, an unrelated data scare that happened my 1st day here, my first adventures / walks around my neighborhood, recent eats, and other musings. Hope you enjoy!

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18:18

It's Been Real, Denver!

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/05/29

In this episode, Paul Ald goes over the packing progress, an update on the lawn mower situation, battle plans and inventories, giving away stuff and craigslist interactions, and recent eats. At the end, I give a full signoff and goodbye to Denver, which may could have been more detailed. I've had some amazing times in Denver that I'll never forget. It's time to move on to Chicago!

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18:08

Everything Must Go...

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/05/21

Welcome to Season 3 of the Paul Ald Pod! In this episode, I go over the status of the move, the fact that I'm throwing out LOTS of stuff, Eve's latest catch, open container policies, Saturday's drinking sessions, my Arma 3 addiction, puzzles, shitty push mowers, and eating Chinese food. The outro music in this episode is Everything Must Go by Steely Dan. It's not an album I listen to ever, but the title and lyrics are applicable for me in these times...

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25:29

Chicago State of Mind

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, I close out season 2, and go over what's new in my life, including:Chicago is official! Moving next month. I discuss the details of it in.. detail?I did the thing in that video game I never want to mention... it's over.Honda recall is complete and also fixed a weird battery...New running shoes and stories to tell. Body seems more functional than usual.Work has been... interesting.... AI / vibe coding!?... and much more! You'll just have to listen, folks. See you next week where I

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8:55

S2E25: The Irony...

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/03/26

In this episode, Paul Ald goes over recent happenings in his life, including nothing, nothing, more nothing, a very special update about nothing, running, 9 hour gaming streams and exercise.

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14:03

S2E24: Cooking.

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/03/19

In this episode, I go over some food I have made at home recently, you're going to want to read this! Some other stuff happens, I forget what...

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11:18

S2E23: I'm soooo fat

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/03/11

In this episode, I return, and attempt to go over what you may have missed since the last episode. The big update here is that I'm fat, which should shock everyone. Today's beer was the Run Wild IPA by Athletic Brewing Co.

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50:25

S2E22: Catching up

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/01/02

In this very delayed episode, the Ald starts with an intro about EP21 being never being published, and goes over topics you can hear about in Ep 21, in addition to some major life events and happenings since then, including recent games played, books started, vacation trips, and recent things cooked. Enjoy and next time I hope the episode will not only be published, but be less hectic. Outro music is Beast in the Night by Randy.

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14:19

S2E21: wow a new car, totally unexpected

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2025/01/01

In this episode, I discuss the new car I bought, running, front lawn progress, Chicago, and that's about it! No outro music because I'm lazy, once again.

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9:29

S2E20: MST3K Enjoyer

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2024/08/20

In this episode, I recount what's going on in my life, and specifically discuss the l.awn work, an MS3K episode I indulged in, ongoing projects, car issues, and the like. Unfortunately no episode art or outro music, I'm just lazy.

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5:30

S2E19: too early

The Paul Ald Pod ·

2024/08/13

Short.

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