The Attentionist w/ Geoffrey Little

Sonny hears his father pull up to his home on his …motorcycle. Their estrangement–suddenly dismantled, at least temporarily as words are exchanged. Above picture is courtesy of photographer Wendy Wei (https://www.instagram.com/wendyhwei) *** More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Substack: https://geoffreylittle.substack.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Attentionist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Threads: https://www.threads.net/@littlegeo Instagram: @littlegeo and @the_attentionist Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

What if a person was able to gather enough data on you that they could more or less— “run the tables” — on what you will or won’t do? In the main character-guy, “David,” I wanted a kind of sordid, compelling …maven. Through data, he knows all, sees all… Read more of the ideas behind this podcast episode (and others) at mi Substack! *** The laptop picture at https://www.theattentionist.com/2024/11/17/data-broker/ is a photo by Lenin Estrada: https://www.pexels.com/photo/laptop-2569997/ via Pexels *** More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Substack: https://geoffreylittle.substack.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Attentionist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo and @the_attentionist Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

Sub Rosa, this production’s title, is a term I came across writing/developing this piece. Despite assuming I was somewhat versed (excuse me please, pronounced–ahem–with two syllables) in the English language… I had no familiarity with sub rosa. A lookup online via pop-uppable sources (i.e. https://t.ly/i6U6S) explained sub rosa means under the rose in Latin. Yes, yes. But in modern parlance — “confidentially,'” “privately,” or “secretly.” I felt good energy, also dark energy coming from the term. So there we have it — slapped right on. It seemed important to say all that. Now I’m questioning if it was, but anyways… about the story itself: This is about a middle-aged woman recalling a teen experience during an early 90s summer, and also, for her, a time in the shadow of 1982. Main character “Elizabeth,” shares from the current day first-person. Sub Rosa is recalled via memories in the cities of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The picture above is of the “Sunsphere,” a testament from the 1982 World’s Fair, held in Knoxville. (Picture credit: https://www.pexels.com/@giantasparagus/) Original The Attentionist audio production © Geoffrey Little 2023 *** The picture above is of the “Sunsphere,” a legacy of the 1982 World’s Fair, held in the Knoxville. (Picture credit: https://www.pexels.com/@giantasparagus/) *** More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: YouTube Channel (new!): https://www.youtube.com/@The_Attentionist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo and @the_attentionist Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

In three phone calls across three days, Grady Hall addresses anamalous aspects of his past, present, and future. Original The Attentionist audio production from © Geoffrey Little 2023 More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com X: @geofflittle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Instagram: @littlegeo and @the_attentionist Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

Ever meet a stranger out on a lonely country road? What if… they already knew you? Original nature photo from Polish photographer Marek Piwnicki © 2023 Original The Attentionist audio production from © Geoffrey Little 2023 More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680 #paranormal #hitchhike #countryroad #alien #visitation #podcasttennessee #tennessee #nashville

Craig and Barry, corporate middle managers, are attending CARESynigus senior vice president Diane MacGrudis’ Retirement Party. The earlier group email was clear: attendance is mandatory. Barry recorded a portion of the event via his cell phone, concealed in his sportscoat. Diane, on behalf of all of us, godspeed. Original audio production from © Geoffrey Little 2023 *** More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories: Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

In one evening, the McWhite family is exposed, and by their own son. Hear the family’s sordid words: who they are – and who they think they are. Did blessed Doudou, restaurant manager and the family’s closest thing to a conscience, know too much… or too little? PRODUCTION NOTE: Special guest Tara Little performs “Maddy McWhite” Original audio production from © Geoffrey Little 2023 for The Attentionist *** Email Geoffrey Little at l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG Short stories book Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680 #mercedes #mercedesaudio #powercouple #misunderstanding #juris #shopper #jurisdoctor #doudou #rex #maddy #thrift #thriftstore #roy #romanroy #family #familyvalues #sordid #fictionpodcast #fiction #wildaudio

Fun with podcasting tropes FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG My short stories book Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680 #podcast #nashville #orlando #meat #meatalternatives #nitro #intro #introverts #shy #bonnucci #crandall #ogley #octegenarian #father #sire #chronic #meathead #issues #therapy #help

What’ll it be? I explore a conversation inspired by a favorite local watering hole, 51st Taproom. More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG My short stories book Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680 #barculture #bartender #barnashville #bar #nashville #nashvillenight #barroom #alcohol #twofer #whisky #whiskey #jameson #tomcollins #whiskeysour #bars #nashvegas #nightlife #taproom #wateringhole #speakeasy #drinker #thinker #runner #appletini #whiteclaw

Set in the modern day, 24-year old British soldier, Hedrick, recently completed six-months of training in Belize. He was stationed in the British Army Training Support Unit (BATSUB). His romantic interest, fellow Brit, Elsalyn, is a relief worker and medical trainee in Bajo Chiquito, Panama. Hedrick has it all figured out. He is traversing (having begun in Necoclí, Columbia) the famed and infamous Darién Gap alongside migrants–basically as an educational trip for himself. Then, never shy for drama, at the trail’s end he will find himself at Elsalyn’s feet. This voice memo was recorded just hours before the two would unite. **This story is more based in reality than many I have created.** Below the personal links — are news links and information about Darién Gap (specifically, I used these as inspiration and inspiration in creating the podcast story). More of me — http://linktr.ee/geoffreylittle SPECIFIC POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG My short stories book Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680 *** ARTICLES AND RESOURCES Great article https://www.cfr.org/article/crossing-darien-gap-migrants-risk-death-journey-us News story mentioned toward end of podcast episode https://qcostarica.com/number-of-migrants-crossing-the-darien-gap-in-january-quadrupled/ This CBS video had a huge impact on this story – one of first things I saw about the Darién early this year. Honestly, I’d never heard of this whole thing until January 2023 <facepalm>. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzRcf1MTHfU #migrantcrisis #dariengap #geoffreylittle #geofflittle #colombia #panama #tourcolombia #tourpanama #migrantdeath #bordercrisis #doctorswithoutborders #hedrick #elelien #podcastcolumbia #podcastpanama #unicef

Cousins. Are you a cousin? Cousin-curious? This tale is for you as Walt checks in with Dickey by phone.  The past is never dead. It’s not even past. — William Faulkner in Requiem For A Nun POINTS OF CONNECTION: Substack: https://geoffreylittle.substack.com/ Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Email me: l i l w h q at gmail dot com Twitter: @geofflittle` Instagram: @littlegeo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoff.little Music – look up my full name Geoffrey Braxton Little – hopefully I list in all major streaming platforms; Saboteurs of Self is my recent album recording. Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG My book: https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

“Does anyone know who that was? She never even told us her name.” Find more short, funny productions like this one — via www.theattentionist.com Join Geoffrey’s Patreon pay account to support this work — plus you will get cool bonus audio episodes each month. The Patreon account is here. Just $3.00/mo. The album that mentioned at the show end is available to stream through major music/streaming platforms worldwide. The record is titled ‘Saboteurs of Self’. Click below for: Spotify  Apple Music  You can also buy a CD (oh yes!) through Bandcamp.

The gentle disgrace of a follow up phone conversation with your dentist.

Long-haul trucker picks up young girl deep in Southwest desert country. Both have a lot on their mind.

If you go far enough down Nolensville Road in Nashville, you’ll see Kasukabe’s, a hole in the wall club open a few nights a week – and recently, Mondays. You might remember the spot as a sushi restaurant in the early 2000s — long before the “boom” in comic talent erupted from the artificial intelligence underworld. These “A.I. Mondays” are now the exclusive domain of machine-humorists. Thank goodness the beer specials are unusually affordable, as the humans in the room wouldn’t attend otherwise. Not long ago was one robot who “drank,” MellaTRON. They’d to hold liquid up to their …mouthhole and pour it into the orifice, of course making a mess. MellaTRON got laughs, though has been MIA for several months. The nightly host you hear is Ietta X. She may be the conscience of the whole thing. Enjoy this audio Ietta recorded through the soundboard via Bluetooth — onto her own hard drive. Isn’t she great?

A couple walks along a trail for a second date. He, too affable. She, too shy. “Awkward” hangs in the air until he makes a move. She responds, in turn. On and on. Fun. Funny. Odd. Abnormal. Not okay. Dangerous. Until the unapologetic unforeseen manifests. And what is done can no more be reversed than explained. Original audio production from © Geoffrey Little 2023 for The Attentionist *** Email Geoffrey Little at l i l w h q at gmail dot com FURTHER POINTS OF CONNECTION: Podcast website: www.theattentionist.com Twitter: @geofflittle and @theattentionist Instagram: @littlegeo Music – Geoffrey Braxton Little Saboteurs of Self (2022) album – streaming in full: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoffrey-braxton-little/404115830  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BfMc2BVIl6boYRdVBXBbG My short stories book Summers (2009): https://www.amazon.com/Summers-Geoffrey-Little/dp/1442146680

I briefly check in with life in these insane times. I also play some inspired paranormal podcast audio excerpts. Should this be perceived as a man broadcasting from the end of his rope — or the beginning of his transcendence? Both? Both. I used a clip of the amazing Jim Harold’s Campfire in this podcast […]

Early track featured in this episode is Romare – “See You” – (https://ninjatune.net/artist/romare) buy his stufffff (https://www.amazon.com/Home-ROMARE/dp/B089CQ6MP8/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1609450869&sr=8-1)! Here’s *my song* Doesn’t Work That Way © 2020 from end of the epi: https://geoffreybraxtonlittle.bandcamp.com/track/doesnt-work-that-way buy it feed my cat for a day.

I *don’t* talk politics in this epi. Today’s entry is mix of good things going on in my life like tv shows, books, movies – etc., – things that have crossed my path recently and been well-done, curious, deep, and/or helpful. Hang in there, all. Life will carry us. And we carry each other.