In each episode of Tell Me About Your Song, host Jacob Haller talks to a different songwriter about a song they wrote. Concisely edited, with a variety of guests, this show is recommended for anyone who wants to take a deep dive into the creative process!
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Every week, Lindsay Monroe checks in with her stepbrother about her walk across the United States.
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Lindsay Walks Live! Part 2 - looking back
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34:17In this, the second half of the show, Lindsay tells stories from the trip, talks about what she learned, and answers some questions from the audience.By Jacob Haller
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Lindsay Walks Live! Part 1 - adjusting to life back home
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34:39The first half of the Lindsay Walks live show, in which we mostly talked about what it's been like readjusting to her old life in Massachusetts.By Jacob Haller
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Jeana Marie DeLaire/Great Gale on 'Dunes'
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26:49In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Jeana Marie DeLaire of Great Gale talks about their song 'Dunes'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song on Bandcamp at https://greatgale.bandcamp.com/track/dunes . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpo…
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Lucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee on 'Stranger from the Country'
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28:02In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Lucas Kwong of The Brother K Melee talks about his song 'Stranger from the Country'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://brotherk.bandcamp.com/track/stranger-from-the-country . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be …
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They Gave Me Hugs And Support And Sent Me On My Way (episode 45)
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30:26Since the last time we talked, Lindsay battled flat tires and wet electronics to complete 365 days on the road in Richmond, Virginia! She was evicted from a church, welcomed into a gun club, goes on a morning TV show, does some biking with my dad, almost photographs a wedding in her pajama pants, and finally is reunited with her boyfriend Tim and o…
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In this episode, Lindsay talks about becoming facebook friends with C. Thomas Howell (aka Tommy), battling large hills and flat batteries, dealing with a car-sick dog, and visiting Babyland, where Cabbage Patch kids are born. She's almost back to her starting place in South Carolina, though she's got a fair amount of biking still to do after that.…
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Kickin' It At The Pedego Store (episode 43)
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18:00This week, Lindsay and Jake discuss run-ins they had with drivers, and Lindsay is appalled at Jake's uncultured upbringing when it comes to Ernest movies.By Lindsay Monroe
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This week, Lindsay reflects on the events in Las Vegas (where she used to live), talks about meeting up with her mother and going to a wedding, meets up with some friends she made on the trip west, and she and Cynthiana the dog get used to traveling by bike. Also, Jake gets to give his bleeper a nice little workout!…
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My Favorite Type Of People, Obviously (episode 41)
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34:44This week, Lindsay talks to Jake (and sometimes various small children and dogs) about a fellow cross-country traveler she met, the wildfires that are threatening so much of the west coast currently, religion, and other things she encountered while voyaging in her mighty Toyota Yaris rental.By Lindsay Monroe
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Wielding My Knife And Handing Him My Debit Card (episode 40)
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21:20This week, Lindsay starts retracing her path, except in reverse order and much faster. She empties out her cart, considers the pros and cons of traveling by car, and tries to keep Cynthiana the dog from taking on driving duties. She also visits Astoria, where a lot of the movie the Goonies was filmed. She also joins the '3200 club' and contemplates…
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I Did Everything You're Not Supposed To Do (episode 39)
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21:49This week, Lindsay jumped into the Pacific Ocean! Whoooo! And then she took some photos of the total eclipse. It's been an eventful week! You can see the video of Lindsay's final walk to the sea at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/vb.1307612308/10200475601555055 and some of the photos she took of the eclipse at https://www.facebook.com…
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Lindsay Is Done With Sprinklers (episode 38)
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15:35This week, we encounter some unfriendly dogs, and Lindsay stops by the Not So Boring Bar & Grill (in Boring, Oregon), meets a friend from kindergarten, and contemplates the end of her walk -- and the upcoming eclipse.By Lindsay Monroe
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Knees In The Chest, Dog In The Lap (Episode 37)
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34:14This week, Lindsay goes on a road trip with a friend, sees the hotel from the Shining, and jumps off of a cliff.By Lindsay Monroe
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Don't Catch Your Food In Anger (episode 36)
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28:35This week, Lindsay stays with Heather, a fan of the podcast. Hi, Heather! Also this week, Lindsay encounters a couple of plainclothes police officers, has a close encounter with eels, demonstrates different types of car horn use, and ascends Mount Hood, while Cynthiana the dog hurts her ankle (she's OK now).…
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In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Zoë Lewis talks about her song 'Plastic Soup'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCmfZbK2US4 . A full transcript of this and other episodes, along with links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/16308805…
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Your Vacations From Walking Are Also Hiking (episode 35)
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28:56This week, we recorded on one of Lindsay's rest days, following a week in which she was mistaken (?) for a hippie, was given an unexpected tour of fossil country, battled a steep mountain, and put some money on Surfing at the Bar, Vernon the Cat, and Impulsive Kate. The question of what Hogwarts house a dog might belong to is also addressed. We tal…
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Not Always Cupcakes and Smiles (episode 34)
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26:17This week, Lindsay channels Crocodile Dundee, is almost conquered by a hill, battles and/or welcomes bad cellphone service, and gets some well-deserved rest. In this episode, there's some audio from a facebook video that Lindsay made. The original video is online at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/10200375284007179/…
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You Might Be The Captain, But She's The Admiral (episode 33)
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26:41By the time you read this, Lindsay may already be in Oregon, the final state of her journey! This week, Lindsay finds a friend's hat, gets a permanent reminder of her trip, goes to the movies, and hears some very interesting stories from Captain Harry of the Deadliest Catch. One place Lindsay went to eat this week was Even Stevens, a chain of sandw…
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This week, Lindsay has a hearty breakfast, organizes a search for a sports bra, and hears about a life-changing car breakdown. We also talk about the bonus episode with Barbara Lee (which I released last Friday and is at http://www.lindsaywalks.com/lindsay-walks-podcast/2017/6/14/meeting-lindsay-and-logan-bonus-episode-31a and on the podcast feed).…
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Meeting Lindsay and Logan (bonus episode 31a)
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14:44In this bonus episode, I talk to Barbara Lee, who encountered Lindsay, Logan, and Cynthiana on a campground in Escalante, Utah last month. If you think that America's national monuments are as important as Barbara and Lindsay do, then please consider taking action to protect them. You can use this form to send a message to the Secretary of the Inte…
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Kayaks and Hot Springs, Not At The Same Time (episode 31)
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14:57This week, Lindsay encounters friendly towns and less friendly towns, goes kayaking in the rain, and gets a little rest and relaxation in some hot springs, while Cynthiana the dog takes an unexpected swim. Lindsay's cell phone reception was kind of rough on this one -- sorry! Look for a bonus episode in a few days, in which a special guest describe…
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Would you be interested in going to a live taping of Lindsay Walks in (probably) central Massachusetts in mid to late September, after Lindsay returns home? If so, let us know, so we can get an idea of how many people are interested in this! You can reach Jake at podcast at jacobhaller.com, or Lindsay on facebook.…
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Drinking Whiskey with the Mountain Man (episode 30)
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16:10This week, Lindsay eases back into walking after her injury, eats an elkburger during a hurricane watch, and meets some horses, while Cynthiana takes a swim and tries to play with some chickens. This excerpt includes an excerpt from Cheryl Wheeler's song 'Potato', which can be found on her album 'Sylvia Hotel'.…
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This week, Lindsay goes to urgent care, is separated from and then reunited with Cynthiana the dog, and takes some much-needed R&R. You can see the video of Lindsay falling down a ravine at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/posts/10200274301642683 . If you missed the episode where Lindsay and Logan talked about their decision to stop walking t…
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Lindsay and Logan Part Ways (bonus episode 28a)
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18:31This is the lightly-edited audio from a Facebook Live event in which Lindsay and Logan discussed their parting of ways, and asked each other questions about their journeys and related matters. You can see the video, and hear the unedited audio, at https://www.facebook.com/loganmayberry69/videos/10154655898446794/ . We also plan to record a regular …
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This week, Lindsay is happy to be back walking again! She and Logan talk about the interesting people they've met since we last talked, the pleasures of getting a haircut, and what it's like to run into fans of one's Youtube channel.By Lindsay Monroe
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The Curse of Arches National Park (episode 27)
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14:35In this short episode, Lindsay and Logan rent a car so they can quickly visit a bunch of national parks and monuments, Cynthiana the dog gets to spend some quality time at a gas station, and Lindsay falls into a ravine. (She got better.) If you think that America's national monuments are as important as Lindsay does, then please consider taking act…
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This week, Lindsay and Logan continue walking through Arizona, and they address an important question: What's the biggest threat on a cross-country walk: mountain lions, human beings, or rotisserie chicken? We mention a couple of facebook videos in this episode. One's a little music video: https://www.facebook.com/loganmayberry69/videos/vb.67506179…
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When last we talked to Lindsay, she was just about to meet another cross-country walker, Logan Mayberry, and start traveling with him. This week, she talks about adjusting to traveling with another person, and we meet Logan and find out some of his story. Lindsay and Logan have also experienced snow, 80 degree weather, and spiders. There's a lot go…
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In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Marian Call talks about her song 'Oregon Trail'. Enjoy! You can also hear the song at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SndQr_0IxVI A full transcript of the episode, plus links and other things related to what we talked about, can be found at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/160184559554/for-tell-me-a…
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This week, Lindsay meets up with family and goes to a graduation party, plans meeting up with another cross-country walker (Logan Mayberry), heeds warnings about walking through Death Valley, and considers the question of down time on the road. Logan has a youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/loganmayberry .…
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This week, Lindsay crossed the border into New Mexico, entering her ninth state and third time zone! She also encountered some bad water, met a truck driver's dog, and stepped on something unfortunate. We also address a question about hats, and give some advice about dealing with customer service folks.…
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In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Nicole Alifante talks about her song 'Before I Go'. Enjoy! You can find a full transcript of this episode, plus links related to it, at http://yoursongpodcast.tumblr.com/post/159671021359/for-tell-me-about-your-song-78-songwriter .
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This week, Lindsay checks in from Amarillo, Texas, where she is preparing to forge on to Albuquerque, New Mexico, about 300 miles away. It might take a little while to walk there. Since the last time we talked, she's gotten tips on stealth camping from another long-distance walker, experimented with Facebook Live, and visited a Cadillac graveyard. …
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This was recorded the morning after Lindsay crossed the Texas border! She broadcast the crossing via Facebook Live -- you can see the resulting video at https://www.facebook.com/monroelindsay/videos/10200145935833618/ . She also met and walked with another cross-country hiker -- Donald Akins, an ex-Marine who is carrying a large cross to the west c…
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Tornado Warnings and Fake Blood (episode 20)
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20:25This week, Lindsay makes it to Elk City, Oklahoma, despite a broken-down car, a close encounter with the sidewalk, the temptations of a local dive bar, and a sometimes smelly canine companion. Lindsay and Jake also have an argument over whether Lindsay can appropriately describe herself as a 'pampered hiker'.…
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Canine Jailbreaks and Flesh-Eating Beetles (episode 19)
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28:29This week in Oklahoma, Lindsay sees some familiar faces, goes to a bone museum, and considers how best to cross a desert, while Cynthiana the dog indulges her destructive side.By Lindsay Monroe
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This week, Lindsay has an argument with the police, finds help (and employment) at a bar, and talks to some teens; Cynthiana the dog has (and fails to enjoy) her first real bath; and a couple of kids jump into the phone call to talk about their experiences hanging out with Lindsay!By Lindsay Monroe
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This week, Lindsay is in Oklahoma, her seventh state! She also does some market research at some breweries, helps out at a school, learns some of Cynthiana the dog's quirks, has an unfortunate run-in with a cattle guard, and goes to the top of the tallest hill in the world!By Lindsay Monroe
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This week, Lindsay hangs out with some cool ladies, gets to know Cynthiana the dog better, and takes care of a little business.By Lindsay Monroe
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This week in Arkansas, Lindsay visited some vineyards and attracted some four-legged friends. The audio quality is a little rough at the beginning of the episode, but it clears up after a few minutes, so stick with it!By Lindsay Monroe
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Confusing Teens at the Whatta-Burger (episode 14)
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28:56This week, Lindsay makes a perilous bridge crossing, chats with some young adults hiking in Petit Jean Park, goes to a baptism, and has a delicious hamburger in Russellville, Arkansas.By Lindsay Monroe
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Football, Bad Cell Phone Service, and a Twisted Ankle (episode 13)
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32:23This week, Lindsay crosses into Arkansas, sprains her ankle (she's OK now), experiences watching the Super Bowl in a dry county, and resolves to swear less. If you've encountered Lindsay on her travels, and are interested in recording a short call with Jake about it, then let us know! You can reach Lindsay via facebook or Jake by writing to podcast…
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Religion, Juke Joints, and Dumplings (episode 12)
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49:10This episode begins with a strong denunciation of Donald Trump, and Lindsay then moves on to describe her adventures for the week, which include a religious discussion in a Mississippi fire house, an inspirational talk from a 97-year-old juke joint proprietor, some great food, a walk from Mississippi to Graceland, and a blessing from Pastor Al Gree…
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This week, Lindsay experiences some more cart-related frustrations, tries frogs legs (?) and hush puppies (?) for the first time, does some sightseeing around Muscle Shoals (we recommend the excellent documentary of the same name, about the legendary music studios in the area; it's currently available for streaming on Netflix, among other places), …
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You've Been A Good Old Wagon (episode 10)
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28:35This week, Lindsay gives an elegy for her broken cart, wonders what to name her new one, goes on the radio, and talks about dogs she's met recently. We also give a shoutout to 'Still Buffering', a podcast about being a teen; Jake got them to mention our podcast when we were just starting out! If you want to hear the Still Buffering segment that men…
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This week, Lindsay found herself in a scary situation, then crossed into a new time zone, met a handcycler of note, had a party thrown for her, and encountered some snow. Jake and Lindsay also talk about how Lindsay's expectations for the trip have changed, and chew over various issued related to Waffle House.…
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This week, Lindsay explores Atlanta, experiences some cultural clashes, and digs up some embarrassing stories about Jake from one of his childhood friends. Thanks to Nicole Kida-Smith for being a guest on this episode!By Lindsay Monroe
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Chickens, Pecans, and Merry Christmas! (episode 7)
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26:10This week, Lindsay chased a chicken, got a flat tire, and celebrated Christmas with some new friends. She and Jake also compare and contrast going to a bar with calling tech support.By Lindsay Monroe
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Tracie Potochnik on 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf'
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36:20In this episode of Tell Me About Your Song, Tracie Potochnik talks about her song 'The Ballad of Harvey the Elf', which can be found on her band Cardboard Ox's free album 'A Cardboard Ox Christmas'. This episode also includes excerpts from Tracie's conversations with her delightful parents, Ed and Judy Potochnik. There were some audio problems duri…
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