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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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00:10:32

#180 - Move into the Light

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Reflections and connections about trying to live a lighter life.

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00:13:34

#179 - This is For My People

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote for my people. Feelings of gratitude and nostalgia connected to my blood family, found family, and everyone in between.

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00:13:18

#178 - Revolution Forever

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Reflections and connections about a new poem I wrote inspired by Cory Booker's marathon speech on the senate floor where he repeatedly asked the question, "When is enough, enough?" in response to the MAGA white house and supporters and their full on assault on the American people and constitution. Now is enough and its time for action...

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00:21:59

#177 - Down & Out in the Dept. of Education

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Reflections & connections about my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. of Education and how that effects my job, students and community.

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00:21:59

#177 - Down & Out in the Dept. of Education

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Reflections on my trip to the Everybody Reads 2025 Author speaking event and navigating the gutting of the Dept. Of Education and how that affects my community, students and job.

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00:25:40

#171 - K.C. & The Portland Pickles

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/03/07

Reflections & connections about my trip to West Coast Baseball League Championship on August 16th 2024, where the Portland Pickles defeated the Wenatchee Apple Sox with a walk-off run in the bottom of the 9th inning. I showed the spirit of a lifetime by racing Dillion the mascot as the infamous Dave's Hot Chicken Guy. Listen to see what happened!

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00:28:10

#150 - Back on the Full Court Press

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Reflections and connections about the current state of America, being a teacher in this mess, the impact of our new political climate and other thoughts rambling around my mind.

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00:11:38

#174 - Ghost Writers

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/08/16

Reflections and connections about a poem inspired by the graffiti writers, taggers and street artists their stories and mysterious lives making art around the city of Portland.

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00:10:06

#173 - Tree Meditation

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/08/09

Reflections and connections about a new poem connected to meditation, my favorite tree, the power of nature and creating positive little ripples in the universe.

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00:09:30

#171 - Caitlin is Punk Rock

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/07/25

Reflections and connections about how Caitlin Clark is Punk Rock, going against the grain and doing it her way. A poem for the haters and the supporters. She is Punk Rock just like The Bags, The Ramones, Bikini Kill, Black Flag and The Linda Linda’s. Prove me wrong!

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00:10:35

#172 - Trash

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/07/23

Reflections and connections about trying to not take things personal as a teacher even when students and the world go above and beyond to make life challenging. Teachers are people too. Never forget it.

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00:10:07

#171 - Caitlyn is Punk Rock

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/07/10

Reflections and connections about a poem written for Caitlyn Clarke, that speaks to the haters and fans. She is Punk Rock in my Mind, just like Alice Bag & The Bags, The Ramones, Bikini Kill, Black Flag, the Linda Linda’s and so many more, doing it their way and not giving a fuck!

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00:11:47

#170 - Revolution Summer 2024

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/06/28

Reflections and connections about a new poem and zine inspired by the revolution summer of 1984 in Washington DC where the punk scene was recreating itself and imagining a new more progressive and inclusive future, pushing back against social issues and Reagan era politics. This poem and zine is a call to action in these hard and uncertain times. This poem speaks to my the collective anger and frustration with our country, its politics and people making life hard on other people. Anger x Imagination

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00:26:52

#169 - Down & Out at the K-Hole part 2

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/05/30

Part two of my reflections and connections about my time working at the Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant , a Mcmemamins establishment and tourist attraction, where I experienced the trauma and grace of the service industry in Portland Oregon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message

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00:31:57

#168 - Down & Out at the Kennedy School

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/05/24

Reflections and connections about my time working at the Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant , a Mcmemamins establishment and tourist attraction, where I felt with the with the trauma and grace of the service industry in Portland Oregon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message

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00:13:16

#167 - Birthday Blues

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Reflections and connections about birthdays as a kid versus as an adult, thoughts from my drive to work and teacher appreciation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message

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00:15:55

#166 - Gas Station Adventures

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/05/01

Reflections and connections about a random interaction with strangers that filled me with joy and reminded me of the power of random acts of kindness. Opportunities to give and receive them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message

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00:19:08

#165 - Tom

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/04/25

Reflections and connections about a time a drunk person wanted to fight me at a New Year’s Eve party because they thought I was someone else. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pieboypodcast/message

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00:14:51

#164 -Mistaken Identities

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/04/10

Reflections and connections about a time I witnessed a Hall of Fame NFL player mistaken for a celebrity judge and tv personality from a famous contest show. --- 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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00:16:31

#163 - Rocky Raccoon & Friends

The Pie Boy Podcast ·

2024/04/04

Reflections and connections about a gang of raccoons that run my neighborhood, made friends with my cat and why I’m not mad 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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