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Stair Pits
What happens when a kid who lost the parent lottery grows up to find success — and then decides to write the whole thing down? Stair Pits is the podcast where author R.A. Thompson and co-host Max unpack the stories behind the memoir Stair Pits: a darkly comic look at a childhood gone spectacularly wrong. Expect real talk, sharp humor, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of honest conversation you only get between two people who trust each other. New episodes regularly — grab the book at unbreakableorigins.com.
Stair Pits
Latest Episodes
When A Tragic Childhood Becomes A Creative Blueprint
In this episode, Max and his guest Gino Veon discuss the struggles of being a writer and the various ways authors try to get noticed. We also share some writing tips and explore the journey of how to write a novel. It's a candid look at the wor...
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Why Big Achievements Don't Require Extraordinary Effort
This is a powerful motivational video, designed to inspire and encourage personal growth. You can spend your whole life waiting for a heroic moment, or you can change someone’s day with something small, reminding us that great things come from ...
Why Social Media Is Destroying Your Sense of Reality
Robert and Max explore the essential concept of personal development, emphasizing that acknowledging one's ability to survive rejection or refusal is a core life lesson. Building mental strength comes from understanding that setbacks are part o...
Parents Miss This Basic Truth About Parenting
In this insightful episode, we discuss effective parenting tips for raising children, emphasizing the importance of introducing values. We explore how cooperative interactions are key to good child development. This video offers practical paren...
Curiosity Is a Survival Skill (Not a Personality Trait)
In this funny episode, we dive into creative discussions, touching on everything from a 'Venus de Milo statue arm' to the narrative structures Joseph Campbell explored. It's a comedic episode with a unique blend of art funny observations and St...
