Episodes
Monday Jan 11, 2016
Monday Jan 25, 2016
Episode 0: An Introduction
Monday Jan 25, 2016
Monday Jan 25, 2016
My first full episode is an introduction to the podcast. I figure it might help to know a little bit about where this show is coming from.
Saturday Jan 30, 2016
Saturday Feb 06, 2016
Oregon: Part 2 - The Rules
Saturday Feb 06, 2016
Saturday Feb 06, 2016
In which we learn the rules.
And the truth.
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Oregon: Part 3 - The Pondering Sage
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Sunday Feb 14, 2016
Things get real. This chapter has probably the greatest ending in the history of podcasts. Be sure you've heard parts 1 and 2 for the full experience.
In addition to my theme song by Parlor Voice (feat. Johnson Cochran), this episode features music from (among others) Ministry of Interior Spaces, check out the whole album at ministryofinteriorspaces.bandcamp.com.
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
Oregon: Part 4 - The Slip
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
Saturday Feb 27, 2016
The most anticipated episode in the history of the show.
What I said happens happens.
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Oregon: Part 5 - The Road
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Thursday Mar 17, 2016
Fans of episode 4 will not be disappointed.
And I sure hope you're all listening through the credits; you don't want to miss any of the fun.
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Oregon: Part 6 - The Ride
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Monday Apr 04, 2016
Part 6!
Will there be a Part 7?
I suppose you'll know by the end of the episode, won't you?
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Oregon: Part 7 - The New Rules
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016
The triumphant return of BOATS!
The sad return to Obsidian Trails.
We're not out of Oregon yet.
Featuring music from James Li's Ministry of Interior Spaces
Also, I hope you're all seeing our new logo thing by Kendra Kamp.
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Oregon: Part 8 - The Reasons
Friday Aug 12, 2016
Friday Aug 12, 2016
A very tricky episode to put together. I hope we all feel like it worked out.
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Oregon: Part 10 - The Breaks
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
Let's get back to the adventure of a lifetime. We return to the wilderness of Oregon as I attempt to graduate from the Impact program to Advanced. Featuring authentic journal entries and letters from Mom and Dad.
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Oregon: Part 11 - The Cookie
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
Our story continues as I acclimate to the advanced section of the program. I receive a letter from my grandfather and get to eat an oreo.
Friday Sep 15, 2017
Oregon: Part 12 - The Poor Guy
Friday Sep 15, 2017
Friday Sep 15, 2017
As my program nears its end, I reflect on the tension between my experience and my parents' good intentions.
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Oregon: Part 13 - Notes to Self
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
I head out on my solo, several days of silence and solitude in the wilderness. It was often pretty boring.
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Oregon: Part 14 - Name
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
The moment you’ve been waiting for: I receive my earth name. And I start to feel pretty ready to head home.
And DEFINITELY listen to the very end for a spine-tingling preview of episodes to come.
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Oregon: Part 15 - The Visit
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
My last days in Oregon. I am joined in the wilderness (and on the podcast) by my parents.
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Oregon: Part 16 - Mom
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
Sunday Apr 15, 2018
An interview with my mother, Alice Williamson.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Oregon: Part 17 - Dad
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
An interview with my dad, Bruce Williamson.
Sunday May 27, 2018
Oregon: Part 18 - LIVE
Sunday May 27, 2018
Sunday May 27, 2018
Recorded LIVE at the Cave Cafe on the campus of Calvin College.