My name is John, I’m 42 years old, husband, father, owner of Hoppin Hot Sauce, KFJC radio DJ, podcaster and I have multiple sclerosis (MS). I made this podcast to share what I’m going through.
What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast mission statement
I created the What’s The Matter With Me? Podcast to give myself a support mechanism to deal with the pressure of having multiple sclerosis, becoming a father, and embarking on a business venture. Episodes are released weekly and run about thirty minutes.
Last Five Episodes
- Boom (explosive) Everybody in the house say What's The Matter With Me? Podcast! Doesn't really roll exactly? In "The Tamis," we've started down a road and we aren't looking back behind us. The episode finds us rolling the chair around Berkeley, thinking molecular gastronomy and cooking while disabled. Shoutouts To The Sandman, Etan Rechra, Tall John and Rocky Cal Performances Scene Ladysmith Black Mambazo creeped out my wife The "Walker" fiasco Are Marshmallows Molecular Gastronomy? Turns out, they're like foam Burning Up I burnt my elbow on the BBQ again. I stumbled and my arm touched the lid. A Paucity […]
- Whoomp! (Here It Is) Party on, party people: let me hear you touch the ground! In "Cooking," What's The Matter With Me? Podcast has all the pots on, the gas is burning and we're ready to go. This episode touches on cooking through limitations, self-imposed or otherwise (like a disability), with a trip to the military-industrial grocery store we know and love as Target, cooking @christinatosi with the kids and watching @majordomomedia food TV. Word From Sponsor Check Out Hoppin Hot Sauce On Amazon Shoutouts to Rocky Shopping List We're getting ingredients to make Rocky Road Sandwich Squares and some […]
- In the Season 9 Premiere, "The UN-ghost REVEALED" I return from ghosting the podcast since last year! I'm back and older than before! Various topics, no theme, chaotic dishevelment, dishevelry. Respect Due Canadians Did you see the game? Shout outs to our Canadian listeners, especially long-running ones from Edmonton like Sean Wingrave, shout outs to the Edmonton Oilers Driving all morning Just to miss my physical therapy appointment Shout outs to Mary, Nathan, Butters and Tibby. Thanks for the card. Guy Roasts Mailboxes https://www.tiktok.com/@droofreed/video/7358852048214887688?lang=en The guy roasts mailboxes, and that's fine, right? Meaning, "The Universe" AVANT-KRAUT GARDEN by El Universo […]
- Low Anxiety, Going Places In this episode, I give a shoutout to Kevin for Montana info, share insights from Andrew Pulrang's Disability Thinking, and discuss prepping Dax Pierson interview questions. I also talk about my kids' haircuts, our neighborhood, music, therapy, hospital visits, and my recent solo trips and poetry publications. Shout Outs Shout outs to Kevin. thanks for the info about Montana. Kevin does comic book reviews on his YouTube channel Under The Cowl Of MS. Disability Thinking Now reading Andrew Pulrang's Disability Thinking Substack. I've always been partial to the combination of disability with thinking, the guy's been […]
- In the latest "What's the Matter with Me?" podcast, John updates on his improved sleep with a sleep apnea device, newfound independence loading his wheelchair, upcoming Montana trip, and reflections on anxiety. He also mentions his kids' interest in the viral "Skibidi Toilet" videos. A Toilet For The Ages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrlkXOxlvCk I asked my son about skibidi toilet, and he replied: It's gone viral.. in fifty years, look in the history books, and there'll be skibidi toilet. Skibidi Toilet is a part of history. A 10-year-old Shoutouts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6QOrgMeuMI Shout outs to Amy and Matt who had us over for a barbecueShout […]