Mostly Minutia

People share stories about a seemingly trivial detail in their life.

Ep47 Lockdown: An Italian Perspective 05/05/2020

Ep47 Lockdown: An Italian Perspective Carmen Mazzola got married exactly one day before Italy's severe lockdown. Thus far, Carmen and her husband Giuseppe have spent every day of their marriage inside their house. Only one at a time being allowed to leave for groceries with a signed permission slip. With the relaxing of restrictions this week, all Italian citizens are anxiously awaiting the exhale. Especially, Carmen. Carmen is owner and head chef of cooking school and restaurant La Cucina Del Gusto in Sorrento. She works with world-wide clientele seeking to learn authentic Neapolitan recipes for pizzas and pastas. Sorrento is a coastal town that is dependent on tourists for its survival. For Carmen, the question is when will people begin to travel again? Sign up for a class with Carmen Send Carmen a note Music by Check out and take a virtual field trip. Listen to Follow Host Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/14283857

Ep46 Essential 04/11/2020

Ep46 Essential Ben Dederich is a grocery clerk at a co-op in Madison, Wisconsin. Since becoming an overnight essential frontline worker, Ben has dealt with everything from panicked customers to his own anxieties about his daily multi-exposure to a potentially lethal contagion. Music by - album Track "I'm About To Do The Second Hardest Thing I've Ever Done" Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/13942694

Ep45 Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas 04/01/2020

Ep45 Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas Courtney Seiberling, is a Yoga Instructor and Author. In this episode, Courtney and I talk about her book "Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas - 10 Principles for Peace & Purpose". Courtney shares a bit about her background, how she got into yoga, and what is yoga. She explains the yamas (how to treat others) and the niyamas (how to care for yourself). Then we break down two chapters from her book. At the very end, Courtney shares two detailed personal accounts of how the practice of these principles have physically manifested in her life. Practice the yamas and niyamas with Courtney on youtube @ Buy "Yoga's Yamas and Niyamas - 10 Principles for Peace & Purpose" on or This episode of Mostly Minutia was recorded and mixed at Fairfax-Village Studios by the talented Matt Sav. Book a recording session with Matt Music by off the album Check out Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/13791146

Ep44 Scott Marvel 12/06/2018

Ep44 Scott Marvel Scott Marvel is the president of Daily Planet, a commercial production company based in Chicago with a focus on humanitarian projects. He is also the founder of Give A Shirt, a non-profit organization helping the homeless get back on their feet. In this episode, Scott shares with us the story of his Grandpa Rudy’s death and how this one event has shaped his life. Watch Scott's films Follow Scott Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/7821437

Ep43 Flight Attendant to Steamfitter 11/20/2018

Ep43 Flight Attendant to Steamfitter Emily Lindl is part of the Steamfitter’s union Local 601 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For almost a decade prior, Emily worked as a Flight Attendant for Midwest Airlines. In this episode, Emily shares how at the age of 30 she began a whole new career in the male dominated field of steamfitting. *Note: A steamfitter works on and installs heating, cooling, gas, and process piping. In layman's terms, a steamfitter's main goal is to make sure whatever's flowing through the pipes keeps on flowing. Emily works with pipe made of stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, brass, pvc, cpvc, and poly propylene to name a few. She knows how to cut and bond all these materials and her favorite material to work with is copper. Emily's favorite offset to design is a 45 degree offset which helps with what’s known as the pressure drop. Music by Chris Zabriskie This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. A coworking space in Hollywood equipped with quaint working nooks, creative souls, and plenty of espresso. Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/7626971

Ep42 Debt Becomes Us 07/09/2018

Ep42 Debt Becomes Us *For anyone who has ever felt swamped, imprisoned, paralyzed or had panic attacks over their student loan debt this story is for you. In 2012, Hillary Carroll graduated with an MFA from UCLA. Between her loans, interest accrued, and capitalized interest she owed 130K. This story is about how she paid it off. Follow Hillary Hillary’s Equation for Monthly Interest Accrual: Principal Balance x Interest Percentage Rate (8.25% = .0825) Divided by 365 = Daily Interest Accrual Daily Interest Accrual x 30 = Monthly Interest Accrual Music by off the album Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6790178

Ep41 A Man and His Boy 06/20/2018

Ep41 A Man and His Boy Cruz Flores and his wife Dawn were expecting the birth of their son Henry on Valentine’s Day. So, it came as a surprise when they found out 2 1/2 mos prior to his due date that Henry needed to be born right away. This is his story told by his Father Cruz Flores. Music by Home off the album Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6723851

Ep40 Sneakerheads Pt3 with Mario Pendilla 05/29/2018

Ep40 Sneakerheads Pt3 with Mario Pendilla Mario Pendilla is a Camera Operator on hit Fox show MasterChef. He also happens to look fresh fresh fresh in his Jordans. The third in this series on Sneakerheads, Mario Pendilla takes us on a trip through his closet. A self-proclaimed NON-Sneakerhead, Mario owns 35 plus pairs of Jordans. Each pair of shoes in their original box, some duplicates, but each boasting a photo on the exterior of the box of exact contents inside. I ask you, is this man not a Sneakerhead or is he just really really organized? You be the judge. Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6643978

Ep39 Sneakerheads Pt2 with Ben Kronick 05/08/2018

Ep39 Sneakerheads Pt2 with Ben Kronick If you love Airmax and cooking then you'll love Ben Kronick. Ben is the in-house Chef on hit Fox show MasterChef and Ben LOVES sneakers. Ben began collecting sneakers in college and boasts knowledge when it comes to boutique sneaker shops around the world. Winning the chase on highly sought after shoes is Ben's game. Especially, exotic pairs of Airmax like the duck hunter camos, the animal pack, and customs by dank&co featuring actual swatches from Kobe Bryant's jersey. This is an indulgy episode. Sort of like eating bone marrow. Bon appetit! Boutique Stores LA+Brooklyn Philly UK Boston, NY, UAE NY LA US+Japan Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6568191

Ep38 Sneakerheads Pt1 with Forrest Tagliamonte 04/17/2018

Ep38 Sneakerheads Pt1 with Forrest Tagliamonte According to an article in Forbes "A Sneakerhead is a person who collects trades and/or admires sneakers as a form of hobby." and according to Urban Dictionary, "One who is in love with but not limited to Jordans, Forces, Dunks, Maxes, etc." And I would say Forrest Tagliamonte lives up to this expectation. Pushing upward of 200 shoes, mostly Jordans and Airmax Forrest enlightens the soul when talking about style. Especially when it comes to what you put on your feet. *Note: During this interview, Forrest kept it real classy. Gold chain, black form fitted jeans, pair of Tiffany Dunks and a white T-shirt with The Notorious BIG quote "And if you don't know now you know". Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6490440

Ep37 Make Space Pt3 02/06/2018

Ep37 Make Space Pt3 Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years by sending out little prayers and even by physically making room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is Part Three in a series regarding making space for another. Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths Follow Kristen Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6229321

Ep36 Make Space Pt2 01/23/2018

Ep36 Make Space Pt2 Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years. She sent out little prayers and even physically made room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is Part Two in a series regarding making space for another. Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths Follow Kristen Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6181023

Ep35 Make Space 01/11/2018

Ep35 Make Space Kristen Huffman is a Dance Teacher and Sound Therapist based in New York. Kristen called Love into her life for two years. She sent out little prayers and even physically made room in her bed for another. Eventually, Love came in the form of a wonderful gentleman. This is the first in a series of three regarding making space for another. Attend Kristen's classes, retreats, or sound baths Follow Kristen Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6137925

Ep34 Cheli Clayton #metoo 12/13/2017

Ep34 Cheli Clayton #metoo In 1994, Cheli Clayton was at the precipice of her soon to be flourishing film career. She had just quit her stable job at UPS in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, ended a relationship, moved to Los Angeles and fortunately was in the right place at the right time and landed herself a job on a major motion picture. That motion picture happened to be Nixon directed by Mr. Oliver Stone. Not only did Cheli receive an up close and personal intro to "hollywood power", but she also walked away from that movie with her own #metoo story. For over 20yrs, Cheli Clayton has worked in the Camera Department. Her portfolio en masses both movies and TV shows. Cheli is married and has two children. Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/6040623

Ep33 Jack Somers Marine Corps Capt Part2 11/02/2017

Ep33 Jack Somers Marine Corps Capt Part2 Jack Somers is a Marine Corps Capt. In 2010, He was deployed to Afghanistan and upon returning began to experience seizures. Jack became medically separated from the Marine Corps in 2012. He is the creator of Relobase. An app helping service men and women with their relocation. Every year approximately 1.3 million service people and their families relocate. Relobase helps each service person to not only find a place to live but also where to find groceries, dentists, and doctors down to specific details like finding an apartment with windows facing west. Follow Jack Somers Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5903914

Ep32 Jack Somers Marine Corps Capt Part1 10/24/2017

Ep32 Jack Somers Marine Corps Capt Part1 Jack Somers is a Marine Corps Capt. In 2010, He was deployed to Afghanistan and upon returning began to experience seizures. Jack became medically separated from the Marine Corps in 2012. He is the creator of Relobase. An app helping service men and women with their relocation. Every year approximately 1.3 million service people and their families relocate. Relobase helps each service person to not only find a place to live but also where to find groceries, dentists, and doctors down to specific details like finding an apartment with windows facing west. Follow Jack Somers Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on This episode was recorded at Epiphany Space. Book a co-working session Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5871638

Ep31 Pam Atherton 09/30/2017

Ep31 Pam Atherton Happy International Podcast Day! What a better way to celebrate than to interview someone who also hosts a show! In this episode, Pam Atherton and I talk everything curiosity. Pam Atherton is an A plus, top notch, knock your socks off interviewer and host. She has a beautiful voice and she happens to be a personal hero of mine. Pam has worked in radio for years. She is the host of "A Closer Look". Her tagline, "We go where curiosity takes us" and this tagline explains Pam to a T. She has interviewed a plethora of guests from olympians and life coaches to celebrities, and authors. Her guests include Cher, Willie Nelson, Carl Reiner, Madeleine Albright, and Buzz Aldrin to name a few. Pam gets an A for hospitality. Her bedside manner is on fleek. She makes her guests feel welcome and showers them with compliments and thanks them for their time. She also reads their books, which, as I found out, is a practice that sometimes other interviewers do not partake in. A Closer Look by Barbara Walters Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5793051

Ep30 Norm Hiscock 09/13/2017

Ep30 Norm Hiscock Comedic Writer and Producer Norm Hiscock has written for such famed shows as Kids in the Hall, Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill, Parks and Rec, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Norm is lovable, interesting, and willing to explore all possibilities in a conversation. Kids in the Hall - Kids in the Hall - Kids in the Hall - Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5736964

Ep29 Griefing with Jean Villepique 08/17/2017

Ep29 Griefing with Jean Villepique Jean Villepique is an actor, writer, and improvisor. She’s had recurring roles in shows such as 30 Rock, Up All Night, The Office, Baskets and HBOs Sharp Objects. She currently stars in NBC’s new Comedy “AP Bio”. In this episode, Jean talks about her blog Griefing; A series of very raw essays surrounding grief. Specifically, her grief. After a few years of considerable loss several miscarriages, rounds of IVF, and the loss of her Father, Jean has opened an intricate peering into the hardship as well as sobering comedic aspects of life and death. Follow Jean Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5651955

Ep28 Happy Pride Onna Rampaige 07/15/2017

Ep28 Happy Pride Onna Rampaige Robert Warner is a queen. He's everything one would ever want in a man. He's charming, well-rounded. He grew up sailing, dirt biking, and horseback riding. He's 6'3". He studied the culinary arts, spent time as a funeral director. He's funny and he's a Drag Queen. Robert is the creator of a beautiful character who seems to evolve with the shifting of the light. A creature known as Onna Rampaige. To us civilians a walking piece of art. When Robert and I sat down to interview we were complete strangers. Thank you to Tyler Faison for introducing us and thank you to Leland Bobbe for the use of his image for this episode from his Half-Drag portrait series. This is Robert's coming out story. This episode is dedicated to and in loving memory of Lindsay Chain. Follow Leland Bobbe Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5542351

Ep27 Happy Pride Road To Authenticity 06/24/2017

Ep27 Happy Pride Road To Authenticity Chris Chism is Assistant Director of Music and Worship at Cathedral of Hope Church in Dallas. Cathedral of Hope is known as the largest gay church in the world. From a young age, Chris knew he was gay. However, it took years before Chris was able to fully come out of the closet. A coming out story that spans 31yrs, Chris calls it "becoming his true authentic self." Not hiding. Not living in shame. His road to authenticity. Follow Chris Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5477681

Ep26 Happy Pride Lezzzz Be Honest 06/08/2017

Ep26 Happy Pride Lezzzz Be Honest In celebration of Happy Pride, the next three episodes are dedicated to "Coming Out" stories. Theresa Vitale is a Los Angeles based Cinematographer. At 10yrs old Theresa knew she was attracted to women, but it was during her freshmen year of college that she decided to tell her Mom, which Theresa says constitutes her coming out story. In this episode, in impromptu fashion, Theresa's beautiful bride-to-be Heidi happens to walk in the room while we are recording and to our surprise gets on mic with us and weighs in on the conversation by sharing her own story. A huge namaste and thank you to Heidi and Theresa. Aaaaand a huge congratulations to Theresa's sister Roseanne and the birth of her new baby girl Anastasia. Follow Theresa Music by "Climbing Out" off the Album "Falling Into Place" Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5429689

Ep25 Joe Pacella: Metallica & The Room. 05/18/2017

Ep25 Joe Pacella: Metallica & The Room. In this episode, Joe Pacella talks about his love for Metallica as well as working on the cult movie "The Room". Joe loves Metallica. He loves Metallica enough to have seen them 91 times (and counting). Joe owns 700+ wearable Metallica items; 450 of those being concert tshirts. In 2013, Joe won a contest called The Ultimate Metallica Giveaway. He submitted a photo of himself in the middle of an auditorium surrounded by all his tshirts and he won. He was flown to Detroit, given a guitar from the band, and attended a meet and greet. Joe first started listening to Metallica in 1985 in Germany where he grew up and his first concert was in 1987. Joe often travels to international shows with two Norwegian friends whom he calls The Vikings. Joe also is the only person I've ever met who has worked on the cult film "The Room" directed by oddly famed Tommy Wiseau. Joe loves "The Room". Or should I say he loves to hate "The Room" since three times he tried to quit but the film wouldn't quit him. Joe works in the film industry and has worked on shows like The Closer, Nip/Tuck, 24, Glee, and Code Black. Follow Joe This episode recorded on location at Fix Coffee and Epiphany Space. Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5367120

Ep24 Standing Rock 01/25/2017

Ep24 Standing Rock Kit Karzen feels compelled to tell the stories of social justice and environmental change through the medium of Photo Journalism. He has covered the Black Lives Matter movement, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and most recently the protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock. This is Kit Karzen's account of his week at Standing Rock Sun Nov20 2016 to Friday Nov25 2016. Follow Kit organizer veterans4standingrock Music by and Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/5024650

Ep23 Perfume Spritzer 01/06/2017

Ep23 Perfume Spritzer Loretta Owens has been a professional Perfume Spritzer and Fragrance Model in the fragrance department of Sephora for 16yrs. In 2015, did a piece on Loretta, "". The piece encompassed Loretta's passion for fragrance, her knowledge of top, middle, and base notes, and her recollection of each scent in her store by nose which is over 100 fragrances. Thank you to LA Magazine and Molly Longman for connecting me with Loretta. Link to article "" Molly Longman is a Freelance Journalist who writes intriguing articles for Teen Vogue, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, and LA Magazine. Follow Molly Follow LA Magazine This episode of Mostly Minutia was recorded at Epiphany Space in Hollywood, CA. Epiphany Space is a non-profit co-working space. It's quaint, cozy, quiet, and has complimentary espresso. Book a co-working session Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4970126

Ep22 Thanksgiving with Gage Agnew 11/23/2016

Ep22 Thanksgiving with Gage Agnew In the spirit of Rodney Dangerfield's "What's a bath without bubbles?" What's Thanksgiving without Gage? Gage Agnew is co-host of the Almost Adults Podcast and a very generous co-host at that. Gage and I talk about his moving to Los Angeles at 21 not knowing a soul, going on the WTF Podcast and asking Marc Maron what the line is between networking and talent, and ultimately carving out a creative and relational life in the City of Angels. We also talk about Gage's sweating, men being dominating at grocery stores, and whether or not Gage relates to being a Millennial. A big shout out to Thank You Internet Podcast for the use of their sound bites. Follow Gage Music by Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4856361

Ep21 Take Pride 11/17/2016

Ep21 Take Pride Bonnie Terrill is the proud owner of the clothing line Wiener Winks. This episode takes place at the Twin Cities Pride Fest where Bonnie has set up a booth of merchandise. On our adventure, we also meet Marc Holley a former Marine now business owner of ; a company that teaches situational awareness and fire arms training. We also meet Mark Steiger President of , DeWayne Davis Pastor of and an old college friend of mine Katrina Plotz who spells out everything Gender Identity from Non-Binary to Cysgender to the current definition of Queer. *Since the recording of this episode, Katrina now goes by the name Sawyer and prefers he/him pronouns. *A gentle word of caution: This episode deals with male genitalia. Not the physical form but the drawing and artwork of male genitalia. Follow Follow Music by and Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4838385

Ep20 Michael Swan 07/29/2016

Ep20 Michael Swan Singer/Songwriter Michael Swan shares his creative process, how he found his voice, and how he ultimately chose music over flight training. Listen to Thank you to Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4550546

Ep19 I Heart LA 06/16/2016

Ep19 I Heart LA I rarely hear people say they love Los Angeles. Do Kim is an exception. Not only does Do love LA, she also spends time regularly praying for the city and the artists that reside within. Originally from South Korea, Do is part of the 1.5 generation; kids who immigrate before their teens. And though the city of LA is not her homeland, Do takes full ownership of it. Always speaking a blessing over the businesses and the people even in the midst of traffic. Music by and Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4447813

Ep18 BMX 05/13/2016

Ep18 BMX Husband, Father, Photographer, Documentarian, Navy Man, BMX Rider. Casey Smith is a man of renaissance. In this episode, Casey shares his passion for BMX, the Navy, and what it took for him to finally realize his capabilities as an individual. Music by and Casey's Documentary "". BMX rider Tyler Frenzel talks about the tactful balance of being a husband, father, and finding time to ride. Follow Host Follow Listen to Listen on Listen on Cover Art by /episode/index/show/mostlyminutia/id/4365666

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