Some essays slapped, some I skimmed—let’s unpack the highs, lows, and why it still sparked big questions. Good, Not Great (But Worth Talking About) Leslie Jamison’s The Empathy Exams is one of those essay collections that gets talked about a lot. But here’s the thing: for me, it was good—not great. Some chapters gripped me hard (the opening …
A reflection on division, rhetoric, and the choices that shape our shared humanity. Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was murdered. In this episode, I sit with the complexity of that reality—the grief, the anger, and the deeper questions it raises about our society. This isn’t a hit piece or a celebration. It’s an attempt to reflect honestly …
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Sad, Brutal, Hilarious & Unforgettable Ever hit play on an audiobook… and suddenly it’s 3AM, you’re dehydrated, and you’ve ignored every text in your inbox? Same. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 audiobooks I couldn’t stop listening to in August—from brutal Hunger Games prequels to a memoir that’ll gut-punch you, to Irish crime fiction so …
You know the classic saying “The Best Things In Life Are Free” – well it’s true. A brief timeline cleanser talking about gold, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and what each holds and it’s equivalent in some ways with experiences and friends that are free. https://paulcramactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Whats-Really-Priceless-in-Life_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
A brief reprieve from it all, toes curled on the dock, the sunset, the moon nearby. What are your favorite summer night sounds? . https://youtube.com/shorts/DTCNDGf0xwohttps://paulcramactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Timeline-Cleansers_-The-Sounds-of-a-Setting-Sun-on-the-Lake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
That Time a Co-Star Kissed Me Without Asking… And I Said Nothing… And What I Wish I’d Said Theater is a dance—shared sweat, casual touch, slipping into character, and learning quirks along the way. But what happens when familiarity crosses a line? In this Soft Weird episode, I share a story from a film set …
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A cheeky little end-of-summer monologue to clean the palate. https://paulcramactor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Timeline-Cleansers_-Suns-Out-Buns-Out.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
A romp through perfumes, memory, and a man I call Mr. Smells Good. What’s in a smell? A whole lot, it turns out. In this episode, I tell the story of Mr. Smells Good—a man whose daily fragrance choices made me rethink how powerful (and hilarious) scent can be. From lavender-triggered nostalgia to why some …
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Curated reads to turn small talk into smart talk — no PhD required. Ready to become the most interesting person in the room? Join me for a quick dive into five nonfiction books that will give you fascinating stories, clever insights, and conversation starters you’ll actually want to share. From secondhand treasures to scams, social …
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A sticky, sweet dive into the joy of a frozen treat after a sun-soaked swim. Remember that first bite of an ice-cold popsicle when you’re still dripping from the lake or pool? The way the heat and chill collide, the juice running down your hand, and the unapologetic joy of slurping every last drop. In …