Best AJ Reyes Podcasts (2025)

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59. Can I Bother Yule? Part 3 - The More the Merrier 54:05

1+ y ago54:05

54:05

Timothy and I are back with more holiday cheer and sinister merriment. We tell you what we’ve been up to, talk movies, and of course, have some festive would you rathers. All while I bake cookies and Timothy wraps presents. The ASMR we provide is our gift to you. Happy holidays! Bother AJ! YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok Bother Timothy! timothyda…

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58. Can I Bother Yule? Part 2 - Lost in New York 1:04:15

2+ y ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Can I Bother Yule - Part 2 is here! It’s a Christmas miracle. Timothy is back! And in the true spirit of the holidays, I’m torturing him. Join us as we talk Christmas movies, would you rathers, and murder. Happy holidays, y’all! Bother AJ! YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Bother Timothy! timothydaileyvaldes.com Instagram Facebook Can I Bot…

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Rivkah Reyes 1:39:49

2+ y ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Co-Hosts Chris Marquette and AJ Trauth talk with ANOTHER host of a podcast interviewing former child actors named RIVKAH REYES. You may remember her from her work in Jack Black's SCHOOL OF ROCK. Her podcast is titled Where Are We Now? Rivkah opens up about getting sober, her complicated relationship to her family and what she's learned from her exp…

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Hatty Jones 1:12:31

2+ y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Your Co-Hosts Chris Marquette and AJ Trauth interview Hatty Jones, who you may remember as the little girl who played Madeline, in the film adaptation Madeline, based on the wildly popular children's book series. She hosts a podcast where she also interviews former child actors from the UK called Are You From That Show? Hear them all swap stories o…

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Kevin Schmidt 1:13:09

3y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Your co-hosts Chris Marquette and AJ Trauth chat with an old friend Kevin Schmidt about his professional life as a former child actor. Kevin worked non-stop throughout his youth. You may remember him from films like Cheaper By The Dozen 1 and 2 and The Butterfly Effect. As well as countless TV shows. He chats about what it's like to be type casted …

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Hallee Hirsh 1:33:10

3y ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Your hosts Chris and AJ chat with their old pal Hallee Hirsh about her extensive, incredible career that began at the tender age of three and spanned decades. You may remember her from You've Got Mail with Tom Hanks. Or from TV shows like ER and JAG. However, she worked non-stop so if you watched TV in the 90's or 2000's, you've almost certainly wa…

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Andrew Leeds 1:32:11

3y ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Your hosts Chris Marquette and Andrew Trauth chat with the ever charming Andrew Leeds about his time on Broadway and in classic feature films as a child and how that laid the foundation for a successful, multi-facted career as an adult actor, writer and director. You may Remember Andrew from Major Payne with Damon Wayans or have seen him most recen…

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Kimberly J Brown 1:33:29

3y ago1:33:29

1:33:29

You may remember Kimberly from Halloweentown, Bringing Down The House, Tumbleweeds, Guiding Light and literally thousands of other movies, shows, play and commercials. Chris and Kim sang all your childhood favorite jingles for cereals and snacks and your hosts are proud to share all her wisdom, fun stories and wonderful insight into her life as a f…

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Season 2 Opener Chris and AJ 36:38

3y ago36:38

36:38

Chris and AJ are back! They give you a quick catch up on how the 'hiatus' has been, and what to expect from the podcast moving forward! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecooganchronicles/support

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CIBY will BRB - Returning August 2nd! 3:58

3y ago3:58

3:58

Hey, y’all! CIBY is going on a little break. I give more details in this “episode,” but the gist is I have some other projects I’ve committed to, and I want some time to regroup to make CIBY stronger. I love you. I’ll miss you. And I’ll be back on August 2nd! In the meantime feel free to hang out with me on my YouTube channel and my personal social…

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16. Emma Galbraith (Inbetween Girl, now streaming!) 1:25:45

3y ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Emma Galbraith is with us this week to tell us all about their first feature film! Emma stars as Angie Chen in Inbetween Girl, and she can also currently be seen as Jen in Man of God at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. We chat about both projects, Emma’s passion for community organizing, why it’s not solely up to Gen Z to fix the world, and the imprope…

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15. Alyssa Bernal (singer/songwriter, 670k+ subscribers on YouTube) 58:44

3y ago58:44

58:44

Alyssa Bernal has over half a million subscribers on YouTube, she was signed to Star Trak/Interscope by Pharrell Williams, and she’s toured with Tyler Ward, Kris Allen, and Lifehouse. Alyssa is a YouTube pioneer and we’re talking all about how she went from YouTuber to signed artist, what happened after her first album came out, and how we’re hella…

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14. Ashley Rose and Brittany Wheeler (president and marketing coordinator, River City Pops) 1:06:25

3y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

This week we’re hanging out with Ashley Rose, President of River City Pops, and Brittany Wheeler, Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator for River City Pops. RCP is Austin’s premier show choir, founded by UT alumni in 1984. Ashley, Brittany, and I chat about RCP’s upcoming show, the time Ashley and I were in a COVID-canceled production, and the time…

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13. Leslie Gaar (writer, The Washington Post, TODAY Parents, Buzzfeed, Scary Mommy) 1:17:51

3y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

We’re hanging out with Leslie Gaar! Leslie’s writing has been published by The Washington Post, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, and Scary Mommy. She has worked with The Jim Henson Company, where she created and led Henson at Home, a campaign to help parents entertain their children during the pandemic. And she’s the host of My Effing Desk, a podcast wher…

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I was a background actor on Alita: Battle Angel - AJ Fun Fact 48:42

3y ago48:42

48:42

This week, it’s just you and me, listeners! Gather 'round so I can tell you the tale of the time I was part-cyborg. In 2016, I was a background actor on Alita: Battle Angel, a movie directed by Robert Rodriguez, which is based on the Manga series of the same name. In this episode I tell you about the whole process. From booking it to what happened …

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12. Adam Roberts (co-founder of TILT Performance Group and Resolution Creative) 1:06:45

3y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

This week we’re hanging with Adam Roberts, director, music director, vocal coach, and choreographer to the stars! Adam and I talk about business owner hacks, collaborating with other artists, and how my fifth impressions are stronger than my first impressions. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink water! DEVIC…

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11. Ricky Valenzuela (graphic designer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC'S Designated Survivor, Made Sports) 1:03:01

3y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

In this episode, graphic designer Ricky Valenzuela tells us what it was like working on campaigns for ABC and Marvel Television. We talk about adult jobs, being an artist with anxiety, and the importance of iCarly. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink water! DEVICO 32oz Water Bottle with Time Marker - https:/…

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10. Bianka Torres (9 to 5: The Musical, Human Resources: The Musical) 1:06:49

3y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Bianka Torres and I cover a lot. We talk about performing together in a show choir; performing together in a show that opened and closed on the same day; our experiences as Latinx performers; the fact that Bianka’s voice is on Spotify; and what it means to see a plus-size, Latina play Doralee in a production of 9 to 5. Join Can I Bother You's Patre…

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9. Annameekee Hesik (author of The You Know Who Girls) 1:06:51

3y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

This week we’re hanging with author, Annameekee Hesik! There’s a lot of me gushing over how much I love her books, The You Know Who Girls series. We also talk about her experience as a high school teacher, fangirls and fangirling, and getting ghosted by literary agents. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink wa…

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8. Donna Rice (production assistant, COVID compliance officer, actor, improviser) 1:09:14

3+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

It wasn’t until I started writing the show notes that I realized I didn’t ask Donna for any stories about ACL or Coachella, even though she mentions in the episode that she’ll be working Coachella again this year. Hashtag fail, AJ. Oh, well. Next time. Some of the fun things we DID talk about in this episode include some logistics of improvising wi…

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7. Anne Boyd (showrunner of Who's Running the Show?) 1:02:02

3+ y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

In this episode, Anne Boyd and I talk a lot about the writing process and our hate for outlining. Other topics include choosing financial security over art, TV shows trying to top themselves, and leaving nonsensical notes all over the place as writing inspiration. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryou Drink water! D…

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6. Jessie Drollette (production manager and stage manager at Georgetown Palace Theatre) 1:10:05

3+ y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Jessie Drollette and I tried really hard to not sound like a PBS special while talking about how life changing theatre has been for us. Other conversational points include ableism and sizeism in theatre; the multiple meanings of a pineapple; and why I’m so wonderful to work with. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/canibotheryo…

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5. Ryan Terrebonne (writer's assistant on Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Katy Keene) 1:11:17

3+ y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

In this episode Ryan and I laughed, we cried, we got lost in the woods– Okay, none of that happened. Well, one of them happened, you’ll have to listen to find out which. Topics in this episode include the workings of a writers room; not coming out; and how to make friends (the key is accidental injury*). *that is a joke. Don’t injure yourself to ma…

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4. Pamela Paek (improviser, stand-up comedian, and half of 1.5 Korean) 1:03:45

3+ y ago1:03:45

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CW: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders, and body and image issues. Pamela and I only knew each other for about a year before she moved to California, but she was still one of the first people I thought of when I began making a list of potential guests for CIBY. In this episode we talk about her two-person sketch group, 1.5 Korean;…

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3. Asaf Ronen (producer of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, improv coach, and author) 1:05:49

3+ y ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Asaf has a voice made for podcasts. It’s so soothing I’d worry you might fall asleep, but our conversation is too interesting for that. Topics include the time Asaf worked with Cirque du Soleil; the soon(ish)-to-be-written 2nd edition of Asaf’s book; and the legendary Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Ridiculous Jacket. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon!…

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2. Simone Raquel Alexander (founder of New Manifest Theatre Company & development director of Ground Floor Theatre) 1:04:59

3+ y ago1:04:59

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When I saw the casting call for New Manifest Theatre Company’s inaugural production four years ago, I had no idea that I’d meet someone that I would artistically follow anywhere. In this episode Simone and I talk about the importance of representation; the advantages of being a director; and how sickened I am by her and her husband's love. Join Can…

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1. Jeremy Rashad Brown (playwright, actor, founder of Brown Boy Productions) 1:01:38

3+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Join me and Jeremy as we laugh and yay our way through the conversation! Topics include leaving a corporate job to be a full-time artist; how Jeremy's award-winning script came to be; and commercial audition horror stories. Well, they’re less like horror stories and more like painfully common occurrences. Join Can I Bother You's Patreon! https://ww…

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Can I Bother You? Trailer 3:01

3+ y ago3:01

3:01

Welcome to Can I Bother You, hosted by me, AJ Reyes. I’m an actor/singer/hot mess with no idea of what I’m doing. Each week I’ll talk to artists and entrepreneurs to ask if they knew what they were doing when they did the things they’ve done. If you have dreams and goals, but no idea of how to achieve them, you might get something out of Can I Both…

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57. Can I Bother You Later? - To bother continued... 56:36

4y ago56:36

56:36

Goodbye, Timothy - Hello, hiatus! Before Timothy exits gracelessly and AJ goes on a break for retooling, join us for some behind-the-scenes gossip, hazy memories, and bittersweet reflections on the first year of Can I Bother You. Secrets will be revealed! Dirty laundry will be aired! Stickers will be given away freely! But will we ever find a punch…

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56. Can I Apocalypse You? - What’s a b*tch gotta do to get a hoverboard? 44:46

4y ago44:46

44:46

Doom! Gloom! Hiding from the end times in our living room! Join us this week for a discussion of all things future. What awaits us in the world to come? Fashion-forward sheep? Lying transportation devices? Timothy ruining AJ’s inside jokes? AJ murdering Timothy and making it look like an accident? Only time will tell! Email us to say hello or ask f…

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55. Can I Play With You? - Part 2 38:18

4y ago38:18

38:18

Quit playing games with my heart, and start listening to the second and final games episode of Can I Bother You! This week, AJ and Timothy are asking each other some hard-hitting Would You Rathers. How much Texas is too much Texas? How much cheese is too much cheese? And how many times can a person say the word “rather” before it loses all meaning?…

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54. Can I Confront You? - Difficult conversations and how to avoid them 44:17

4y ago44:17

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There’s something we need to discuss. It’s discussions. Like, you know, the hard ones. Nobody likes them, but we all have to have them now and then. This week, AJ and Timothy share thoughts, anxieties, and ways of approaching complicated conversations. It’s more fun (and funnier) than it sounds, I promise. And if you make it to the end, maybe you’l…

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53. Can I Date You? - Part 5 1:10:58

4y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

CW: Frank discussion of sexual activity, sexual assault, and adult situations. 🎶 “It’s the final date-down!” 🎶* This week, we bring you the conclusion of our fan-favorite (maybe?) “Can I Date You?” pentalogy. You’ll hear tales of childhood sweetheartery gone awry from Timothy and a litany of scandalicious naughtitudes from AJ, all intertwined with …

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52. Can I Know What You Did Last Summer? - Favorite movies vs. first-time movies 1:32:04

4y ago1:32:04

1:32:04

CW: Brief mentions of sexual assault/harassment and attempted suicide as plot elements. Lights! Camera! Action- er, sitting around talking about movies! This week, we’ve assigned each other three new-to-the-other-but-favorite-to-ourselves movies to watch and discuss. AJ gave Timothy Pretty Woman, My Girl, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. Timoth…

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51. Can I TTYL? - Saying goodbye and staying goodbyed 38:55

4y ago38:55

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So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Good night. No matter how you say goodbye, it isn’t always easy to do. But maybe we can help! In this episode, AJ tells you how to perfect your dramatic exit, Timothy muddles his way through a pretty big announcement, and you’ll get to see multiple examples of how poised and awkward they are, respectively. Partin…

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50. Can I Avoid My Problems With You? - Unhealthy coping mechanisms like reading, meditation, and yoga 51:25

4y ago51:25

51:25

We’re not mental health professionals, but that’s never stopped us from making wild claims about psychology before! In this spiritual successor to CIBY Episode 4 (“Can I Handle My Life With You?”), AJ and Timothy meditate on meditation, avoid talking about what they’re avoiding, and generally cope with coping. What do Mister Ed and former President…

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49. Can I LGBTQ U2? - Staying out and being gayer 42:00

4y ago42:00

42:00

Join your fairy podmother Timothy and your Queen of Darkness AJ for a surprise sequel to last week’s LGBTQ+-tastic episode! And if anything, we’re queerer now than we were then. So suck it, homophobes, ‘cause we’re here to gay! Email us to say hello or ask for advice at [email protected]! If you'd like to support us monetarily, you can do …

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48. Can I LGBTQ U? - Coming out and being gay 51:24

4y ago51:24

51:24

Happy Pride! We’re coming out of the closets and on to the airwaves as we bring you our thoughts and stories about gender, sexuality, and identity. Hear Timothy flip-flop about terminology. Hear AJ put chismosas in their places. Hear both of us being ourselves, living our truths, and generally queerin’ up the joint. Email us to say hello or ask for…

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47. Can I Hire You? - Part 3 47:01

4y ago47:01

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Print out your résumé, review your talking points, and join us in the conference room for the final installment of our series-within-a-series all about our lives in the American workforce. In this episode, AJ recalls his colorful costuming days, Timothy relives some ancient phone calls, and we all learn all about the power of Googling. Nothing comp…

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46. Can I Steal Your Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Watch? - Friendship, former friends, and frenemies 49:29

4y ago49:29

49:29

Can we be BFFs? There’s a friendship bracelet here with your name on it! (Your name is Ethelfritha, right?) Join AJ and Timothy as they discuss the meaning of friendship, tell stories about just a tiny sampling of their vast roster of friends, and pity the people who didn’t make the cut. Email us to say hello or ask for advice at botherus@canibothe…

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45. Can I Marry You? - Weddings, proposals, and prenups 45:33

4y ago45:33

45:33

Do you, listener, take Can I Bother You to be your electronically wedded podcast? This week, we’re bringing you stories of other people’s matrimonial bliss (or lack thereof). Big ‘80s hair, big superfluous cummerbunds, big unnecessary drama, and big laughs await you! Laughs not guaranteed. Just as in marriage, terms and restrictions may apply, but …

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44. Can I Date You? - Part 4 52:52

4y ago52:52

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CW: This episode is very NSFW and includes frank discussion of sex and related topics. Listener discretion is advised. From our hearts to yours, we bring you the not-very-long awaited return of Can I Date You, our running miniseries on love, limerence, and lust. Mostly just lust and bad luck in this one. But we promise it’s entertaining. Right? May…

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43. Can I Please Hear Rihanna’s Hit 2007 Single “Don’t Stop The Music”? - Prom and graduation 45:54

4y ago45:54

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This week, we’ve got senioritis! Join AJ and Timothy as they reminisce about some of the final events of their childhoods: prom and high school graduation. This episode contains mentions of flagrant misdemeanors, Hummer limos, those weird hats with the stringy bits, and enough teen angst to fill the ballroom of a mid-priced hotel just off the inter…

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42. Can I Yell At The TV With You? - Sports, jocks, and getting picked last 44:38

4y ago44:38

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We like to think of our podcast as the seventh inning stretch of podcasts. Or maybe the halftime show. The break you take to hit up the concession stand? But enough about what we mean to you, dear listener. This week, we’re talking about what sports have (and haven’t) meant to us over the years. So break out the peanuts and cracker jacks for a chil…

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41. Can I Speak With You After Class? - Mentors, educators, and teacher appreciation 46:14

4y ago46:14

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Teachers. They work tirelessly and get paid terribly, all to change young lives (for better or worse). This week, AJ and Timothy relive their school days through stories of mentors past. Sycophancy! Truancy! Pencil theft! Light arson! This episode has something for everyone. Email us to say hello or ask for advice at [email protected]! If …

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40. Can I Hire You? - Part 2 45:38

4y ago45:38

45:38

🎶 Workin’ 9 to 5, what a way to make a podcast! 🎶 This week, we’re back in the salt mines for another installment of our miniseries-within-a-series about our past jobs. Let AJ tell you a funny and frustrating tale from his Barnes & Noble. Go back to school with Timothy for a lesson in letting people walk all over you. Workers of the world, unite… v…

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39. Verb Pronoun Verb Pronoun? - Language, writers, and writing words 45:09

4y ago45:09

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Writing can be hard. Like the writing I’m doing right now. You’ve got to think of the message you want to convey, and then you have to, you know, convey it. It’s kind of wild if you think about it, and thinking about it is pretty much all we’re doing this week. Hope you’re into it! Email us to say hello or ask for advice at [email protected]…

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38. Can I Bring a Mouse to Life? - Marriage, children, and other struggles 46:07

4y ago46:07

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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage? Maybe, but don’t let kids’ songs or society or even your favorite podcast tell you what’s right for you! Join us for an honest and occasionally awkward conversation on parenthood and marriagehood from two very single, very childless thirtysomethings. Email us to say hello …

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37. Can I Have Confidence In You? - Self-esteem and self-assurance 42:48

4y ago42:48

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Do you let yourself shine bright like a diamond? Do you hide your light under your umbrella-ella-ella? Do you randomly shoehorn Rihanna lyrics into episode descriptions because you’re not confident enough in your own words? Whether you’re cocky, coy, or anything in between, we’re confident that this week’s topic will speak to you. We guarantee it o…

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Season 1 Finale - Chris Marquette and Aj Trauth 1:18:22

4y ago1:18:22

1:18:22

In this episode, Season 1 of The Coogan Chronicles Podcast comes to an end with a conversation between hosts Chris and AJ. They recapped the amazing conversations they had in the show’s very first seasons, as well as future plans to expand the podcast, welcome new guests, and more. In this episode Wha Chris and AJ have learned from interviewing for…

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