Best Scatterbrain Podcasts (2025)

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - God's promise to Israel, Gen 11-12, Romans 11, John 8 36:59

4d ago36:59

36:59

In this Bible study we talked about: - Who the Biblical Israel is in light of things like Romans 11 - God's promise to bless/curse given to Abram - Genesis 11:10ff - Genesis 12:3 - John 8

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The CIA, Task Saturation, and the Myth of the Scatterbrained Artist 21:05

4d ago21:05

21:05

For the longest time, I used the phrase “I’m just wired this way” as an excuse for my lack of intentionality and organizational skills. I thought being creative meant I couldn’t also be focused. Turns out… that was bullshit. In this episode, I talk about “task saturation,” and how the CIA trains its operatives to handle overwhelming pressure. No su…

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Napping Through Spring Scatterbrain! 54:07

25d ago54:07

54:07

This week the cats are riled up and the goals for the summer are pouring in! Join us as Katie and Marie talk through Sneezing, Zombie Podcasts, Work Goals, and Meeting People Where They Are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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※ From Brittle Goals to Flexible Dreams [Daily Guinness] 10:26

3d ago10:26

10:26

Ever feel anxious that your creative dreams are taking too long to come true? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into a piece of advice from actress Tilda Swinton that changed how I view my creative journey. She famously said, “Keep your dreams soft, malleable, flexible, porous – and fun. Don’t make your dreams breakable.” Join me for a conv…

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Napping with WordBurglar! 1:02:06

4d ago1:02:06

1:02:06

This week Katie and Marie talk to rapper and comic book creator WordBurglar, aka Sean Jordan about his upcoming comic book and rap album! Both Katie and Marie also become officially obsessed with all things Canadian now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Napping with Walt Gray 1:12:27

11d ago1:12:27

1:12:27

This week, actor and video game motion capture performer Walt Gray joins Katie and Marie to talk some more about zombies, the uniqueness of The Last of Us, and the shifting political gensis of Romero's original vision. Join us this week for an incredibly geeky talk about movies, video games, and the somewhat tenuous political unrest of California! …

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Scatterbrain Biblestudy - AC Article 24, Weekly Communion, Christian love, Genesis 9:17- 11:9 36:19

11d ago36:19

36:19

In this Bible study we talked about: - Retaining the traditions in service - Augsburg Confession Article 24 - Having communion every Sunday - Loving others as Christians is unique - The curse of Canaan - The tower of Babel - Genesis 9:18-11:9

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Flood: Genesis 7 - 9:17 36:40

16d ago36:40

36:40

In this Bible study we talked about: The Flood

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“The Wrong Shoe Theory” [A Reminder To Break The Rules In Art] 15:04

17d ago15:04

15:04

In fashion, there’s this idea called "The Wrong Shoe Theory" and somehow, that choice shows confidence. Intention. Personality. In music, and really any creative field, we’re taught the rules, but no one reminds us to break them. And without breaking the rules, you’ll never find your voice. You’ll just be a well-behaved echo. In this episode, Sarah…

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Napping with Kristin Wall and Tim Russ Trivia Night! 1:12:59

18d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

To celebrate the end of their Kickstarter Campaign, Katie hosts with returning guest Curtis Fortier, Tim Russ, and brand new guest Kristin Wall for a head-to-head trivia night of the 12 Sided Die Cast as they close out their Kickstarter Campaign! To watch the full live video click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The generations of Noah and increased corruption: Genesis 5-6 25:57

19d ago25:57

25:57

In this Bible study we talked about: The generations leading up to Noah (Genesis 5) and The increasing corruption and evil on the world (Genesis 6)

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Creative Focus Is About Saying No 10:36

22d ago10:36

10:36

When you're first starting out as a creative, everyone tells you to say yes. Yes to every gig, every project, every maybe-this-will-lead-to-something opportunity. But no one really teaches you when it’s time to start saying no. In this episode, I talk about how saying yes got me started… but saying no is what’s helping me stay focused. At some poin…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 4 34:11

23d ago34:11

34:11

In this Bible study we talked about: Cain and Abel - Genesis 4

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Be Kind: They Probably Went Pee Pee at 3AM Too! 14:57

24d ago14:57

14:57

There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Chaos, burnout, doomscrolling, and all the rest. But here’s your friendly, ridiculous reminder: everyone’s dealing with something. Everyone’s in pain in some way. And yes, everyone’s getting up to go pee pee at 3AM. This episode is a goofy reminder to have some damn patience with other people, and with…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 3:12-24 37:22

25d ago37:22

37:22

In this Bible study we talked about: The rest of Genesis 3

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※ “Your Perspective Is Your True Value” [on the oversaturated world of art] 14:54

28d ago14:54

14:54

Yeah, the world is saturated. Everyone’s making something. But that doesn’t make your voice any less necessary. Your perspective—how you see, process, frame, and express—is the one thing no algorithm, AI, or influencer can duplicate. That’s the work. That’s the value. This episode is a reminder not to disappear into the noise… just because there’s …

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※ “Use The Difficulty” [on Stage-Craft and Live Performing] 25:16

29d ago25:16

25:16

Last week, mid-show in Milwaukee, my mic stand took a nosedive. (Fine, maybe I kicked it during André’s filthy solo. The man shreds—what do you want from me?) But here’s the thing—I didn’t stop. Michael Caine once gave acting advice: “Use the difficulty.” So that's what I did. I didn’t fix it. I used it. Because that’s the difference between a reci…

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Napping with Zombies 58:25

29d ago58:25

58:25

This week, Marie and Katie talk about zombies, The Last of Us, and some modern-day parallels that fit a little TOO well with the theme. To see Katie's Fandom article she mentions in the show, click here! And here is the link to the live show with Tim Russ this Saturday May 31st 2025 at 5pm pst! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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※ “Make What You Like, Let Them Eat It However” [Daily Guinness] 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

There’s this quote from Donald Glover that’s been rattling around in my head. It sounds simple, but it cuts deep, especially for anyone trying to make art in a world obsessed with control and validation. In this episode, I talk about what it means to stop chasing approval and start creating from a place that’s actually honest. Not engineered for th…

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Can the Holy Spirit sanctify black people as much as white people? 25:59

1M ago25:59

25:59

Yep, that's the question that needed a whole debate to settle. I'll let you know how it went in under 26 minutes so you don't have to suffer through the 2.5 hours to see the result you already predicted would happen. Let's get into it!

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“Cooking for Ghosts” (on art & self-promotion) 7:30

1M ago7:30

7:30

Every musician wants to be heard. But what if you’re the reason no one’s listening? In today’s podcast episode, “Cooking for Ghosts” I talk about a tour-van convo with my buddy Matt Patrick, who dropped a line that punched me in the gut: Making music but avoiding self-promotion is like cooking all day at home, then whining about why you don’t have …

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Napping After Mother's Day 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In the spirit of nurturing each other, Marie and Katie take a look back at where they were a year ago, and where they are today, while muddling through what it means to be living in an extremely volatile country. Dearest friends around the world, please listen, and remember us Americans when everything hits the fan. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Napping with Tim Russ & Curtis Fortier 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Marie and Katie speak with Curtis Fortier and Tim Russ about their project 12 Sided Die a short webseries taking the internet by storm while also being directed by the amazing Tim Russ for Star Trek and Spaceballs. To see the full video podcast be sure to check out the video on Geekscape's YouTube or by clicking here! Learn more about your ad choic…

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"Ding Ding" Energy: Urgency Without the Panic Attack 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Jackie Chan says “Ding Ding” on set to remind his crew: stay sharp, keep moving, no dead time. I’ve been thinking… maybe life needs more of that energy too. Less waiting, more intention. Urgency, not the panic kind, but the alive kind. The kind that reminds you you’re here to do something. Ding ding, let’s go. 📍Minneapolis, MN www.thecuriouspod.com…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - The Fall: Genesis 3-3:12 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

In this Bible study we talked about: - End of life care - Is it moral to end life on purpose to avoid suffering - Genesis 3 - A brief discussion about free will

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Napping Through Los Angeles 49:34

2M ago49:34

49:34

This week Marie and Katie gab about Marie's trip to Los Angeles, going to the Beetle House LA, Universal's new experiences, how bad the Citi Credit Card is, and meeting her half sister for the first time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Creation: Genesis 2:15-2:24 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

In this Bible study we talked about: - Creation Genesis 2:15-24

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※ Cosplaying Confidence [Daily Guinness] 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

My buddy recently dropped this phrase on me: “cosplaying confidence.” It’s been rattling around in my head ever since. Sometimes you’ve got to show up like you’ve already arrived. Not in some fake-it-till-you-make-it hustle bro bullshit way… But in that quiet, stubborn refusal to let your current circumstances define your future trajectory. 📍Minnea…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Creation: Genesis 1-2 17 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

In this Bible study we talked about: - Creation, Genesis 1-2:17

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - David and Goliath 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

In this Bible study we talked about: - David and Goliath

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Craig mod on living a creative life on your own terms and being your own initiator. 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Craig is a writer, a photographer, and a thinker who’s been living in Japan for nearly two decades. His work explores how we move through physical spaces, how technology shapes our lives, and how the small rituals of daily living can add up to something beautiful. He's written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Eater. He's published books li…

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Napping with James Thorpey! 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This week James Thorpey of the Monster Rally podcast joins Katie for a very nerdy and lovely discussion about D&D, Auto Immune struggles, Filmmaking, Sinners the movie, and our mutual love and grief over EarWolf Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Napping with Jake Noonan! 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Jake Noonan of Nerding out on Neurodiversity Podcast joins Katie and Marie this week to talk about indie bands, great poets, World of Warcraft, Dungeons and Dragons, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Napping with Marissa Pona! 57:08

2M ago57:08

57:08

Jersey Ghouls host Marissa Pona joins Katie as they talk about growing up with mentally compromised guardians, studying psychology, and the anxious interest in making things funny in order to cover up uncomfortable stories growing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Daniel in the Lion's Den & The Fiery Fiery Furnace 34:21

2M ago34:21

34:21

In this Bible study we talked about: - Daniel and the Lion's Den - The Fiery Fiery Furnace

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Napping with Sadie Witkowski! 59:20

3M ago59:20

59:20

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - James 5 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

In this Bible study we talked about: - James Chapter 5 - God gives you blessings so you can bless others. - God tells Christians to be patient with their suffering and with each other. - Seeing the faith of martyrs as glorious not shameful. - Abusing oaths. - The power of prayer. - Anointing the sick with oil. - God's healing might not be the way w…

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Napping with The Dr. Matt! 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

The Clinical Psychologist, Ted Talk Speaker, and BlueyCore Fan Dr. Matt joins Katie and Marie to talk all things ADHD, Neurodivergent, Improv, Bluey, and Psychology like a bunch of NERDS. Join some of the most memorable stories we've ever heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - James 4 39:08

3M ago39:08

39:08

In this Bible study we talked about: - Focusing on the Passions instead of Christ. - Praying to God the right way for the right things. - Prosperity Gospel preachers - When to use the Law vs when to use the Gospel - Speaking to others with humility about our own sin

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Napping Through St. Paddy's Day 56:00

3M ago56:00

56:00

This week Marie and Katie have a nice St. Paddy's day to sit down and chat about travel, the complications of the current American administration, and many new upcoming shows on Geekscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Children lay readers? 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

In this Bible study we talked about: Should we have little children be lay readers? Why do we want people other than the pastor to read? The difference between a role and a list of tasks. What is the purpose behind having different people read the readings? God holds the pastor accountable for how the church worships, so the pastor should make the …

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Napping with Curtis Fortier! 1:04:55

3M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Curtis Fortier spends the day with Katie and Marie talking about his recent season of 12 Sided Die! An hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy directed by Tim Russ (Star Trek, Spaceballs) and Dan Murphy. For more information and to help support his project visit 12SidedDie.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why Whisky Is the Greatest Gift—And the Surprising Way It Transformed My Art 8:20

3M ago8:20

8:20

Giving someone a bottle of whisky isn’t just a drink, it’s gifting the gift of gifting. Strangely, whisky also changed the paradigm of my art. In this episode, we talk about generosity, craft, and why the best things—whether a bottle, a poem, a photograph or a song—are never really ours to keep. https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/whiskygift ※ …

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※ Let Go or Be Dragged: The Alan Watts Approach to a Creative Life [Daily Guinness] 37:30

3M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of Alan Watts and why young creatives need to master the art of letting go. We talk about my illusion of control, my fear of failure, and how gripping too tightly to an outcome can kill the very thing you're trying to create. 📍 Frasier, Colorado https://www.thecuriouspod.com/questions/alanwattsletgo ※ - The …

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A Guide To Irish Pubs Around The World 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

They’ve got one in Honolulu, they’ve got one in Moscow too. They’ve got four of them in Sydney, and a couple in Katmandu… Tokyo, Munich, Indonesia, Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing… Why is it, Wherever I go around the world, I find an Irish pub? What is it that makes them so special? Where do all these Pubs source their bar counters and authentic Irish br…

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#451 | Did you get a tattoo in Steven Tyler's dressing-room? (feat. Garland Purdy) 44:30

3M ago44:30

44:30

Touring with everyone from the Martha Graham Ballet and the New York City Opera, to Cher, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, Miley Cyrus, Foreigner, Steve Miller, Jennifer Lopez, and more… Garland Purdy has “been involved in the entertainment industry since before there was an entertainment industry.” Join us as we sit down, over coffee… pretty much just as…

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Can you lose your salvation? 41:28

3M ago41:28

41:28

In this Bible study we talked about: Different approaches to theology Lutherans and later protestants used. Can a Christian lose their salvation? Can Christians combine other religions with their own? Is it more terrifying to believe it's possible to apostatize, or to never know if your faith is real or false? The terror of doing a Fruit Check to s…

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Napping Through the Weekend! 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

After a wild week of work, family, and shows both Katie and Marie decompress about the wild and fun weeks they had, while also giving some solid advice on protein drinks and coffee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Scatterbrain Bible Study - Purgatory and Limbo 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

In this Bible study we talked about: The Greek and Hebrew names for books in the Bible we don't often hear in English. A few interesting facts about a few of the different books in the Bible, like the Gospel accounts. We start to get into the book of James and immediately get off on a tangent about Purgatory, Limbo, and the storehouses of grace tha…

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Waking up with Mark Hampton! 1:10:09

4M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Mark Hampton returns to hang out with Marie and Katie to talk about weight loss, Fortnite, strange new advancements, Severance, and the state of the world, of which he so aptly reminds us all, "You don't have to understand here to be here." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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