dauber 825 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) Well, friends, the time has come... Autobiography of a Schnook has officially launched! The truth is, though, it launched last week. The preface (or, as some podcasts call it, "episode zero") was released, but I didn't want to make an announcement until the first episode (or "chapter") was available as well, just to get both an introduction and some context out there. The podcast is available on all the major podcast providers...except Apple Podcasts / iTunes...because, well...Apple takes up to two weeks to approve podcasts. Heck, even Google Play only took *hours*! But hey, it's out. What's it about? Well...for years it's been my observation that you can go to a library or book store and find biographies of...famous people...but no biographies of just your average, everyday schnook of whom nobody's ever heard. I figured I should publish an autobiography and call it Autobiography of a Schnook. The reality is...I'd never actually finish it. But eventually it occurred to me: why not do it as a podcast? So...here it is. Despite my two video game podcasts and my frequenting of video game fora, my first love is actually music, so every episode will have a segment called "Music for Schnooks." (Spoiler alert: a future episode will have a "Music for Schnooks" guest many of us have heard of. ) Having said that, I will NOT be posting here every time a new episode is out. In an effort to be as on-topic as possible, after this point I will only post when an episode has a video game topic. I just wanted to announce this podcast for now. I don't know if this podcast will be any kind of success, but I really don't care; I just want to do it, and I invite you all to give it a listen. The home page is schnookpodcast.com. There's a Facebook presence, so you can "like" the page at facebook.com/SchnookPodcast if you do the FB thing. Episode links are below: ----------------- PREFACE: Welcome to the world of a schnook. Sean isn’t anybody rich, famous, heroic, or otherwise remarkable; he’s just a schnook. And he’s here to not only tell his story, but also to refer to himself in the third person. https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Preface.mp3 ------------------ CHAPTER 1: In the first chapter of Autobiography of a Schnook, Sean focuses on Thanksgiving-related topics: – A Thanksgiving Curse? – Music For Schnooks: Don’t Meet Your Heroes (Troubled Genius Edition) https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter001.mp3 Edited November 22, 2018 by dauber 4 StormSurge, Justin, TrekMD and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 BTW, the RSS URL: https://schnookpodcast.com/feed/podcast/ 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 Chapter 2 is now available. As promised, I'm not posting anything that isn't video game related...(hint, hint!)https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter002.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted February 26, 2019 Hey, all...I really didn't want to just pimp myself here, but Justin encouraged me to post updates about this podcast nonetheless. With his blessing...Chapter 6 is out! February is a short month, but not so short that a new chapter isn't published! In this episode: Growing Up Catholic: Catholic School - Sean talks about his wacky adventures in education under the rule of the Vatican Long Title -- Music For Schnooks -- Don't Meet Your Heroes: Talented Dummy Edition - In honor of a recently departed musical hero http://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter006.mp3 1 1 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekMD 2,262 Report post Posted February 27, 2019 Cool, will be having a listen. 2 dauber and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 8,093 Report post Posted February 28, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 3:29 PM, dauber said: Hey, all...I really didn't want to just pimp myself here, but Justin encouraged me to post updates about this podcast nonetheless. With his blessing...Chapter 6 is out! ABSOLUTELY you're invited to share your Podcast here! 🙌 I've been listening to Autobiography of a Schnook and I've enjoyed it quite a bit. It's not directly about video games but is pertinent to retro-life and chock-full of anecdotes about life in the 80s and 90s, working in a tech-related industry, etc. It's also been a terrific way to get to know one of our most active Forum members a little bit better, and for that reason alone it deserves to have a dedicated thread. 2 dauber and StormSurge reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted March 18, 2019 The wake of St. Patrick’s Day brings the world a new chapter in this as-read-by-the-author book in podcast form. In this episode: • Death of The Mad Russian - Six years to the day of his death, we must wonder: why WAS he so angry? • Music for Schnooks: The Cliché-Free Love Segment - Sorry, no puns based on the name of the Elektra Records band, but…well, just listen! http://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter007.mp3 2 Justin and TrekMD reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 I've been really off the ball on my podcasts...not posting updates....well, I remembered this time. Chapter 10 actually does have a classic video game segment, so it's on topic! In this episode: My SENIOR Year in High School - answering a frequently-posted social media survey The Mysterious Phantom Pac-Man Game - For years Sean has insisted that a sequel in the Pac-Man franchise existed, yet nobody believed him. The Doors Without Jim - What's the point? Well... https://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter010.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin 8,093 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, dauber said: I've been really off the ball on my podcasts...not posting updates....well, I remembered this time. Chapter 10 actually does have a classic video game segment, so it's on topic! In this episode: My SENIOR Year in High School - answering a frequently-posted social media survey The Mysterious Phantom Pac-Man Game - For years Sean has insisted that a sequel in the Pac-Man franchise existed, yet nobody believed him. The Doors Without Jim - What's the point? Well... https://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter010.mp3 Glad to have this back @dauber 👍 1 dauber reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrekMD 2,262 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 Ah, the Shnook-cast is back! Already downloaded! 1 1 Justin and dauber reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted August 2, 2019 Just barely missed the July deadline, but here's a new chapter! In today's episode: Sean does another Facebook bullet-pointed list Chicago myth-busting "Dear Ruby," a tribute to the writings of Italo Calvino and to a source of frustration for some people in Sean's line of work https://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter011.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted October 31, 2019 Been a while since I posted about a new episode. There've been three since my last update here! In this chapter: Oh, jeez…another one of those Facebook things again?! Thoughts on two decades of marriage Blank (perhaps the most unusual Music For Schnooks installment yet)https://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter014.mp3 2 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted December 18, 2019 Sorry, no attempt at a witty write-up this time! In this chapter: Schnook Radio, Part 2 – the thrilling conclusion of Sean’s college radio days! Music for Schnooks – Sean and a special guest review their year in concerts https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter016.mp3 2 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted December 24, 2019 Appendix II: Christmas 2019 No reason for this appendix other than to...tie up some loose 2019 ends. More schnookdom coming in 2020! https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Appendix002.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted February 3, 2020 I apologize for the delay, friends, but here’s the first episode of 2020! In this chapter: ・Growing Up Catholic: The Mass — Sean reminisces and makes observations about his experiences sitting in church. ・Music For Schnooks: A Schnook Goes Underground — Stories of a past life in bootleg trading https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter017.mp3 2 Justin and TrekMD reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted February 20, 2020 (edited) Chapter 18 is out...this episode is all about...a schnook's life with beagles! You'll hear about: ・Snoopy and Spot ・Ruthie ・Lola ・Music for Schnooks: "Belly Rub" https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter018.mp3 Edited February 20, 2020 by dauber 2 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) How about a new episode? Stay safe, everybody! In this chapter: ∙ How to Do a Podcast - perhaps something to do during your quarantine? ∙ Yes, And - tales of an improv dropout ∙ Music for Schnooks: "Going" - arguably the most significant lyric in The Beatles' entire discography https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter19.mp3 Edited March 27, 2020 by dauber 2 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted April 29, 2020 Out now! Chapter 20: The All-Vinyl Episode Get a look into the analog life of a schnook as Sean talks about records: listening, collecting, advice, and clay pigeons. (Well, maybe not clay pigeons.) In this podcast: Growing Up Vinyl – coming of age in a pre-CD era My Weird Record Collection – hypertension, enunciation, and puu puu! Top Ten Favorite Albums to Listen To on Vinyl – does there really need to be an explanation on this side of the hyphen? http://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter020.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted May 31, 2020 Hoping to bring something positive to a really rough time, here’s chapter 21. In this episode: Schnook Radio, Part 3 – the thrilling conclusion of a schnook’s life on the air! Music for Schnooks – I have two ears – don’t tell me to listen to The Beach Boys in mono! https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter021.mp3 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 Barely in time for Paul McCartney’s birthday, a new episode that, surprisingly, has virtually zero mention of The Beatles! This chapter begins with some serious thinking I needed to get out. But after that: ∙ City of Success — A schnook’s reflections on life in the big city ∙ Music for Schnooks — Hopefully better late than never, a long, long overdue tribute to a true musical genius.https://www.schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter022.mp3 2 Justin and TrekMD reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 A schnook hits the road and shows a rather…annoying side of himself in chapter 23 of this ongoing as-read-by-the-author pseudo-book in podcast form. (But in the actual episode, he refers to himself in the first person.) A Schnook on the Road – It’s road trip season! Music for Schnooks – Adventures of an ***hole https://schnookpodcast.com/audio/Schnook_Chapter023.mp3 2 TrekMD and Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted August 25, 2020 In this installment, we take a look at a beloved part of American pop culture...AND a beloved part of British pop culture! You're a Schnook, Charlie Brown! - but aren't we all? Music for Schnooks - my first compact disc https://schnookpodcast.com/2020/08/25/chapter-24/ 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted September 28, 2020 Another month, another episode! In chapter 25: No, my computer is NOT my girlfriend! An exploration into the joys and sorrows of a 13-year relationship Digital Alopecia – What? Does this mean that someone lost finger hair? Well…you’ll need to listen to find out! https://schnookpodcast.com/2020/09/28/chapter-25/ 1 Justin reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted November 1, 2020 I hope those BOOOOOOOs I'm hearing are because it's Hallowe'en and not a response to this podcast! In chapter 26: Life as a Software Engineer - a peak into a schnook's web site job Music for Schnooks - The significance of rock'n'roll albums of 1970 By the way, post-production on this episode took a long time. To get this episode out in time for October, I didn't actually listen to the final product as I usually do, so if you notice any errors...you get a prize of...being smug enough to brag about finding them!https://schnookpodcast.com/2020/10/31/chapter-26/ 2 Justin and HDN reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauber 825 Report post Posted December 1, 2020 Just in time for the end of November, a super-sized Schook! In this episode: ∙ the best TV episodes ever -- or, at least some of them! and ∙ a very in-depth review of concerts Sean attended in 2020. A mammoth blockbuster if ever there was one! https://schnookpodcast.com/2020/11/30/chapter-27/ 1 HDN reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
