Covid is Stoopid
In November 2020, my brother Mateo contracted Covid-19 like so many of us did. But unlike most of us…he hasn’t yet recovered. Mateo is now what is known as a Long Hauler, and right now around the world, it is unknown how many others can say the same ("lots" according to Mateo). In that time, he has been documenting his ups, downs, victories and setbacks through journals, medical records and love letters to You – the listener. And if he’s come to one conclusion, it is that Covid is Stoopid…
Episodes
57 episodes
Right Where We Belong
Welcome back, everyone! After a Summer's time away, it's wonderful to be back - right where we belong.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com Find us on Instagram
Comic Kabobs: Issue #8
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #7
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #6
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #5
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #4
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #3
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #2
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Comic Kabobs: Issue #1
Let’s Make Art Together!Mateo recreated a series of Pulp Era comic book covers, and is asking YOU to help shape the story.Who are these characters?What are their origin stories?How did they get their abilities?Se...
Love Letters & Comic Kabobs
In the Season 2 finale, Mateo recognizes a group of Long Haulers who have walked with him along this road to recoveryAnd! He also announces a Summer Long promotion where YOU could write an upcoming episode of COVID is Stoopid!Sen...
Interview with Lucas (Full Interview)
Our full interview with Lucas.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram @CovidisStoopidOr on Faceb...
Interview with Lucas
This season on Covid is Stoopid, we thought it would be interesting to set out an extra microphone and get some fresh perspective. And so we did. Welcome to the fifth and final of our interview series in which Mateo will be...
Raising 'em Right Feels So Wrong
Even on the best of days, the world is growing more difficult to navigate. The list of things we need to buy, avoid, reconsider, protect…it’s not getting any easier. Especially for the parents. What kind of world will my chil...
Interview with Brian (Full Interview)
Our full interview with Brian.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.comFind us on Instagram @CovidisStoopidOr on Faceb...
Interview with Brian
This season on Covid is Stoopid, we thought it would be interesting to set out an extra microphone and get some fresh perspective. And so we did. Welcome to the third of our interview series in which Mateo will be asking a ...
2000th Day
We started this project with the recognition that we were at 1000 Days. 1000 days of covid, of sickness, of mystery with no resolution. And now here we are on our 2000th day. If you’re having trouble putting it into context, m...
Journals, April 2021
As April 2026 comes to a close for all of us, we’re going to rewind the clocks this week. To five years ago – April 2021. The weather was starting to take a turn for the brighter and warmer, which carried with it an almost ominous t...
Interview with James (Full Interview)
Our full interview with James.Send us an email: CovidisStoopid2020@GMail.com Find us on Instagram @CovidisStoopid Or on Fac...
Interview with James
This season on Covid is Stoopid, we thought it would be interesting to set out an extra microphone and get some fresh perspective. And so we did. Welcome to the third of our interview series in which Mateo will be asking a ...
One Ticket for the Throw Up Ride, Please
For all the ways that COVID has disrupted day to day life, many of those disruptions have simply become the new normal for the Long Haulers. Doctor’s appointments, meds, when to wake up, when to make sure to go to bed. But with those chec...
It's Aurora...Like the Borealis
Today, my big brother Mateo is going to introduce us to the unlikely place where he was able to find some help amidst all the noise. It’s not a friend. It’s not a doctor. It’s Aurora…Like the Borealis.Try
Long Covid Awareness Day 2026
Today, March 15, is Long Covid Awareness Day. And if you're listening to this, it means that Covid did not win. And because of all your hard work,you made it to today.&...
Journals, Mar 2021
As the world heads into March 2026, there is certainly plenty to think about; both locally and globally. And yet, on top of that, Long Haulers are still left facing the daily struggle that is the next appointment. The next chore.&nb...
