Exploits of A Nobody
Hi.
I'm a dad. A college professor. A runner. A nobody trying to make sense of things.
I tell stories about topics most people keep to themselves—the unraveling, the shame, the failures, the invisible battles that don’t make it into highlight reels, the messy middle. The unfinished work of being, and the journey of becoming.
Some episodes are pulled straight from my journals. Others are adapted from pages I never thought I’d read out loud. All of it comes from within the storm, raw, reflective, and unfiltered, unpolished pain.
This podcast is for anyone trying to hold it together quietly, thinking no one’s listening. For anyone who feels alone out there, running their own long miles—mentally, emotionally, or literally.
Exploits of a Nobody is part of a new genre called Rough Draft Radio—voice-driven stories told from the middle, not the end. Before the lesson.
Exploits of A Nobody
The Run That Started It All
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In 2009 my brother called and asked me if I wanted to run a half marathon with him. What started as an impulsive commitment to my brother quickly became a test of endurance, pain, and willpower. From the exhilarating start fueled by salty ocean air to the agonizing finish, I share the highs and lows of this unforgettable journey. Despite cramps, burning lungs, and a fleeting desire to quit, my brother's unwavering support pushed me to the finish line. Join me as I reflect on the adventure, challenges, and lessons learned from this half marathon experience.
Music used in this episode:
Lost Dream Loop by SergeQuadrado -- https://freesound.org/s/663479/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soularflair/jingles-commercials-2023/30-sec-commercial-jingle-63-solo-piano-anticipation-dark-once-more-into-the-fray-piano/
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Soularflair/CUES_for_film_TV_games_etc_DARK/Cue_1b_-_Spooky-Dark-Guitar-with_beat_Something_Broken_Somewhere/
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Beautiful Piano Melodies by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/749931/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Celestial Hues by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/719267/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Disturbing Call by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/700299/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Enigmatic and Alluring by UNIVERSFIELD -- https://freesound.org/s/750943/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
SimSon_Marathon2014_005.wav by simonlgr -- https://freesound.org/s/517484/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
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