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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.

Jul 7, 2026

Episode 179 features the long awaited return of Geoffrey Welchman, The Reigning Lunatic himself, from all the way back on episode 7. We discuss his complete journey back to music after the end of The Reigning Lunatic. Plus we talk about playing bass, young person music prejudices, local music scenes, and much...


Jun 23, 2026

Episode 178 features Phil Gerbyshak, who’s teaching, which is what he originally went to school for, but his story and trajectory are anything but linear as you’ll hear, but we also discuss writing origins, reading, curiosity, trying new things, being brave or is it just confidence and how no is an acceptable...


Jun 9, 2026

Episode 177 featuring Abby Stason, whose job titles and occupations are as varied as the stars, but we do talk about what she’s up to now, how she arrived there and what it’s like having a moment of self-reflection after running past a jogger in heels to catch the ferry.

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May 26, 2026

Episode 176 with Kat Collins, an artist who is here to enlighten us by talking about what it is like being an artist as a profession, the change from passion to profession, without losing the passion.

Plus being a writer, teacher, burn-out, balance, and much much more.

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May 12, 2026

Episode 175 with Beth Butram, who’s positively on the ball when it comes to taking control of her own loneliness and sharing what she’s learned with others.

We discuss relationships and community, being comfortable with who you are, and talk a little bit about the “suck it up” mentality and much much...