Everything is Awesome with Jeff and ?

Everything is Awesome is a leftist love letter to all things awesome. Brought to you by Jeff Richardson and a special guest (or cohost) to talk arts, issues, writing, and pop culture from a leftist perspective.

Episode 151: It Was the Twenty Tens! ft Ben Herwitz and Doug Hickey 08/31/2026

Episode 151: It Was the Twenty Tens! ft Ben Herwitz and Doug Hickey This here's a special one, folks! Jeff found himself at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and met some truly stellar performers! Expect a solo update or two from in between shows, but for now here's a fantastic outdoor hang with two of the festival's truly Good Guys™, Ben Herwitz of New York City and Doug Hickey of Dublin, Ireland! They discuss a great many things, but for a little preview, here are a few possible show titles we might have used: True Blood Dog Ben Corporate Christmas Party The Most I've Ever Been Paid To Do Standup Find Another Yoke A Good Guy is Never a Good Guy At One Point He Probably Was a Good Guy I Gotta Tell You Guys, It's Been Eating My Ass This Thing Isn't Even On Let's Get Deep Into Bile How's Your Bile Today? He Was Fuckin' the Dogs He Fucked a Lot of Dogs You Just Got Witched! It's All Wizards! If I Die At This Orgy, Who Gives a Fuck? It Was the Two Thousand Tens! The Doug Hickey Podcast Guys, It Was the Tens! Time Traveling Parkbench DaNanny We are: Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma on and Ben Herwitz @BenHerwitzComedy on Doug Hickey @doughhickey on Check out our website: Listen to Jeff's other great shows, and , and watch his biweekly Twitch stream at every other Sunday at 6 PM PST /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/42629900

Episode 150: Climate Emergency ft Sofia B 03/13/2025

Episode 150: Climate Emergency ft Sofia B In this episode, Sofia Buhrgard returns to fill us in on the court case involving herself and others arrested while protesting peat mining in Sweden. Here are some links to find out more about environemtal activism activities! We are: Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma Sofia Buhrgard, Sweden Check out our website: Listen to Jeff's other great shows, and , and watch his weekly Twitch stream at /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/35667910

Episode 149: Saving the Wetlands ft Sofia B 09/02/2023

Episode 149: Saving the Wetlands ft Sofia B In which Jeff interviews recently jailed environmental activist, Sofia Buhrgard. We learn about the importance of wetlands in curbing global warming and what we can do to protect them. We are: Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma Sofia Buhrgard, Sweden Check out our website: Listen to Jeff's other great shows, Shattered Worlds RPG, and watch his weekly Twitch stream at /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/27921168

Episode 148: That's the Moment ft Jason Call 06/12/2022

Episode 148: That's the Moment ft Jason Call In this episode, Jeff gets into the issues with Congressional candidate for Washington's 2nd District, Jason Call. They talk climate change, abortion rights, Rick Larsen's terrible record, why neoliberalism is bad for the planet, and more! We are: Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma Jason Call @callforcongress Check out our website: Listen to Jeff's other shows! Foolish Wits Shattered Worlds RPG The War for the Tower /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/23400887

Episode 147: Helping the Homeless in Tacoma ft Virginia Basher 02/22/2022

Episode 147: Helping the Homeless in Tacoma ft Virginia Basher In this episode, Jeff interviews advocate for the homeless Virginia Basher to discuss the state of things for the unhoused in Tacoma, Washington. Please listen to the show and send donations of supplies, money, and your time to help the homeless in your area! Jeff Richardson @eljefetacoma Virginia Basher Check out our website: Listen to Jeff's other shows! Foolish Wits Shattered Worlds RPG The War for the Tower /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/22212401

Long Live the King: RIP Mike Frizzell (Episode 32 rerelease) 11/15/2021

Long Live the King: RIP Mike Frizzell (Episode 32 rerelease) In which Jeff mourns the loss of a true professional, Mister Mike Frizzell AKA Old Clip Clop. Jeff says a few words, expresses a few feelings, then reruns the old ep in all its glory. [Jeff: I listened to it again just now, it's really good] /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/21162374

The transition is complete! 10/17/2021

The transition is complete! Hey friendos! If you've stuck with us this long (or are coming to the show in the future) then you know we've been doing this new thing with Rachel Aanstad called Foolish Wits! It's a little lighter, with fewer guests, and a lot more Shakespeare talk. I haven't ended this show (I still love talking with writers and getting deep into literature and such) but for now you can find me over at: I have loved doing this show for the last seven years and would love to hear from you about what you like, what you'd like to see more of, guests you think I should have on, books you'd like me to cover, and so on. Hit me up at and let's have a conversation! Until then, keep listening to all my shows: Shattered Worlds RPG The War for the Tower and Foolish Wits! Thanks for all you do, and keep being awesome! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20843441

Episode 7: Evil Lubricant 10/07/2021

Episode 7: Evil Lubricant In this episode Rachel and Jeff discuss writing, scifi sex lichen, giving up sitcoms, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20738111

Episode 6: Fired For Garlic Breath 09/30/2021

Episode 6: Fired For Garlic Breath In this episode, Rachel and Jeff go to town on a great many subjects, including Elizabethan hogs, childrearing, and oppression of all kinds. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20665994

Episode 5: Embiggen Your Awareness 09/22/2021

Episode 5: Embiggen Your Awareness In this episode, Rachel and Jeff tackle the big issues, including being a director, bawdiness, and the Big Hurt story. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20559257

Episode 4: An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Gruesomeness and Grief 09/19/2021

Episode 4: An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Gruesomeness and Grief In this episode, Rachel and Jeff get specific about science fiction, real-world villains, comedy in podcasting, competition in the womb, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20526536

Episode 3: Throwing Oneself 09/15/2021

Episode 3: Throwing Oneself In this episode, Rachel and Jeff discuss a great many things, including fancy lady stuff. Check the notes below for an exhaustive list! (as long as your podcatcher lets me write them cuz there's so many) /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20476430

Episode 2: I Promise More Pothole Talk 09/05/2021

Episode 2: I Promise More Pothole Talk Foolish Wits continues with a deep dive into COVID-19 (skip to 55 minutes in if you want avoid it), then we shift into discussing the Afghanistan pullout, podcasts that do fun topics, potholes, anecdotes, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20374088

Episode 1: Podcasting's Harder Than I Thought It Was 08/27/2021

Episode 1: Podcasting's Harder Than I Thought It Was In this thrilling first episode of our newly branded new era, Foolish Wits is in the house, baby. We talk about podcasting, giving space to women, unrepentant villains, women in the labor movement, giant penis rockets, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20280236

Episode 146: Necromancer's Paradise 08/22/2021

Episode 146: Necromancer's Paradise In this episode, we make a new deity, talk a bit more about Blizzard, COVID news, and our feelings about a great many things! Also, Jeff has some new poems about the Taco Bell drive-thru. Get into it! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20222384

Episode 145: It's a Beautiful Mess 08/22/2021

Episode 145: It's a Beautiful Mess In this episode, Jeff and Rachel talk for hours about a great many topics. This is the first episode we ever taped, and it was 117 degrees Fahrenheit in Portland that day! We're sweaty, we're talkative, and it's a wild fun time! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/20218151

Episode 144: Where's My Human? 08/02/2021

Episode 144: Where's My Human? In this episode, Jeff and Rachel wax philosophic on a great many topics, including Blizzard's horrific shenanigans, Jeff needing a new dog, finding a D & D group, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19999799

Episode 143: One Hundred Percent Fascinating™ 07/19/2021

Episode 143: One Hundred Percent Fascinating™ In this episode, Rachel and Jeff get deep on a variety of subjects, including John Dee and his shady sidekick Edward Kelly, Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, and all forms of chicanery and foolishness. It's going great! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19849802

Episode 142: I'm a Middle-Aged Mom on TikTok 07/11/2021

Episode 142: I'm a Middle-Aged Mom on TikTok In this episode, Jeff is joined by brand-new cohost Rachel Aanstad! We talked with friend of the show Erica Knapp, who's running for her local schoolboard in Arlington, Washington. It was super cool talking about art, COVID-19, kids, small businesses, and more! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19770005

Writing Process - Day One, Book 6 Full Read 06/12/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 6 Full Read This is it. The last book and the epilogue. I am so happy this is done and available for yall. I plan to get the book professionally edited and whatnot, maybe even try to get an agent, but regardless I hope you all will buy it because it is good. Tell your friends! I love you all. Love, Jeff /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19449017

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Full Read 06/12/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Full Read In these chapters, Maki and the Shadowen attack. Eianna takes charge. Sophrys becomes a general. Sandiemon rides again! /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19424591

Writing Process - Day One, Book 4 Full Read 06/12/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 4 Full Read In these chapters, our heroes are reunited on the lunari homeworld. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19037579

Writing Process - Day One, Book 3 Full Read 06/11/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 3 Full Read In these chapters, the heroes deliver a special prize to the Brothers of Light. Tragedy strikes. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/18762140

Writing Process - Day One, Book 2 Full Read 06/11/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 2 Full Read Book 2, The Horus & the Sturmvolke. Our heroes encounter another vessel. Things start off okay... /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/18699791

Writing Process - Day One, Book One Full Read 06/11/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book One Full Read This here is the full first part of the book, two hours of exciting goodness. Shattered Worlds: Day One, comin atcha. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/18588548

Writing Process - Day One, Book 6: The Nullgate & Epilogue 06/10/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 6: The Nullgate & Epilogue This is it! The very last one! I may do a lil wrapup after this, then a full on read through of the whole dang thing. Check me out on YouTube, reading this and other stuff. El Jefe Reads! https://www.youtube.com/user/ElJefeTacoma /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19424789

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Chapters 18 thru 20 06/01/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Chapters 18 thru 20 In these chapters, Eianna faces a serious challenge. The people rally. Numirius is freaked out. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19318820

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Chapters 10 thru 17 05/31/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5 Chapters 10 thru 17 In these chapters, the heroes continue to battle the Shadowen. Maki faces off with Grundel. Sandiemon gives his all. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19296368

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5: The Ascent, Chapters 1 thru 9 05/23/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 5: The Ascent, Chapters 1 thru 9 In these chapters, our heroes work together under a surprising figure. Maki begins the assault. Sandiemon takes flight. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19209461

Writing Process - Day One, Book 4 Chapters 54 thru 59 05/06/2021

Writing Process - Day One, Book 4 Chapters 54 thru 59 In these chapters, Sophrys makes an odd choice. Jorin is led into the depths. Sandiemon loses his shit. /episode/index/show/awesomepodnw/id/19011161

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