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Conversation 18: Where Wayne talks about knowing Brother Poppleton

My childhood friend, Wayne Clements, joined us to discuss life at the Poppletons. We cover Moorpark training, the old watering hole, religious life, and almost getting killed by the cops. Also, there's a part about cultural appropriation I may delete one day. I can't promise I know what version you're listening to. 

Conversation 17: A few more songs from the front room

There was no way to get to all of the songs we played in the front room in just one hour, so Rachel and Dad take us back this week Simon and Garfunkle, Burl Ives, and the Everly Brothers.

Conversation 16: Front room music

The Brower house was always filled with music, whether from the giant turn table, someone playing piano, or Dad playing guitar for the kids. In this conversation we play some of that music and talk about why Dad chose the songs he did and what those songs mean to him now. 

Conversation 15: On classic movies and high fantasy

Jacob Hixon joins us tonight for a conversation about classic movies and choosing a theme for your stories. We talk about Dad's early days going to the movies with his brother Max and the times they were thrown out of the theater. We also discuss the difference between high and low fantasy and the right way to tell a mystery. 

Conversation 14: The Legend of the Green Monkey

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Conversation 13: What happens on 70-mile backpack trips

Adam and Dad regale us with tales of mountain lions, bears, and the old Utah mountains. If you ever wanted to know what happened on those week-long 70-mile scouting trips, this is that conversation. 

Conversation 12: On backyards and satellites

Stephen Hixon joins us to discuss what it was like coming over to the Poppletons. We spend most of the time in the old Brower backyard, but detour a bit to argue ice skating scores and east coast basketball feeds. 

Conversation 11: On loneliness

Megan joined us this week to discuss loneliness. We discuss Pa and what his loneliness looked like, Megan as the youngest of eight children and five years from her closest sibling, and a poem written for Judie.