Try This On For Size Pod

Try this on for size… Episode 87 Part 2, featuring Judd, Shami, Loretta, and Katherine! In this pod, our third group shares where they were in 2015 (1:20), and incidentally the TTOFS Podcast origin story (5:15). For advice to our younger selves, our multi-timer crew shares insights on leaning into your commitments, telling your younger self you look hot, expanding/retaining/exploring, reading books on feminism, traveling more, and developing your emotional IQ (7:20) #jampacked. Then we look forward and have some laughs along the way, discussing how to make thoughtful commitments, carve out space to do nothing, create/be disciplined/run, resist capitalism and productivity, pamper and practice self-compassion, skin care routines, and follow creative pursuits (19:45). We then close with a little bonus appreciation addendum from our two podcast hosts as the music fades out (43:30). We love you all more than you know!

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 87 Part 1, featuring Meg, Sarah, Chris, Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy! In this celebration of 10 years of podcast recording (first time not on questionable sound equipment), we first share where Meg, Sarah, and Chris were back in 2015 (2:30). Then our first group shares some much needed 2025 advice to their 2015-selves (5:15), including changing your mind, core exercises, and having all the feelings. They then look forward to what they want to try on for size by 2035 (15:45), mentioning tennis, motorcycles, parenthood, and more. Our second group of Thomas, Evan, and Chrissy then tackle the same questions (23:45), including advice on stress, stretching and doing what is in front of you (27:00), before sharing some things to try on such as new hobbies, new languages, and letting things slide more (36:45). And guess what, there’s more, because we had a part 2 podcast too!

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 86 with Claire Luchette! We are so excited to have Claire back on for a second time, and we start this episode with a harrowing tale of their winter run (0:30). Then Jim welcomes Claire back with an official intro (3:30) before sharing where we are all at (hint: we are all injured!) (4:55). Incidentally, our main topic is health, where we discuss what drives us to be healthier (15:35), our approaches to better health (19:15), being addicted to busy-ness (26:45), our mental blocks (30:15), our health routines in 2025 (36:45), self-indulgence (41:15) and some final thoughts in poetic form (47:15). As always, we close with what we are trying on for size in our Dressing Room (49:30). We hope you all enjoy it!

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 85, “The Hate.” We swear this topic is less depressing than it sounds, most notably because we welcome FIRST-TIME guest, Cam Cronin, to the pod!! In this episode, Cam starts us off with a story from his childhood (0:30) before we share the different ways we all met (2:45) (Note: This was very name drop-y for our BC folks, but Jim makes a confession at the 9:00 mark that is worth it). We then dive into our main topic, hate, by first discussing where it is showing up for us currently (10:30). Incidentally, we also discuss whether hate is just sustained anger (14:00), definitions of hate (16:45), what puts people on a path to hate (23:15), overregulation and catharsis (28:30), innate hatred (35:45), whether hate is an emotion (41:30), and the utility of hate and what it has wrought (45:15). Of course, before we get too negative, we close out with what we are Trying on For Size in our “Dressing Room” (47:15). As always, send us your feedback!

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 84, where we bring back another 3-timer, the illustrious, Loretta Allen Edes! In this quarter’s ep, Loretta starts us off with a vignette of her family’s dinner table (0:30), before we all share “where we are at” in August of 2024 (3:20). For our main topic, we discuss Love, and where and how we are noticing it in our 30’s (13:25). We then dive into harmony being the sixth love language (18:00), the different ways we see love evolving over time (23:00), the experiences in life that affect how we show love to others (33:15), the shift in coming out (37:55), and finally, how we are cultivating love in our 30s (41:30). As always, we close with some things to Try on For Size in our “Dressing Room” (50:00).

Welcome back to Try This On For Size, Episode 83, where we welcome in another, (or first, who knows?!) fourth-timer guest, Evan Campbell! In this quarter’s ep, Evan starts us off with a recent story of facing his fears (0:40), before we explain where we are all at in May of 2024 (4:30). For our main topic, we discuss fear, and incidentally our earliest fears as kids (12:30). We then dive into how we are facing our fears in adulthood (20:45), comparing fear to anxiety (not technically at all) (23:50), fear of failure (27:25), fear of conflict (29:30), modern awareness of conflict (34:00), capitalist fears (38:40), and the choices we have to tackle fear in our advancing age (46:00). As always, we close with some things to Try on For Size in our “Dressing Room” (54:10).

Try This On For Size... it is Episode 82 with special return guest, Shami Bery! In this quarter’s ep, we name where we are all at (1:30), before discussing our main topic: Optimism (14:50)! Incidentally, we ask how we are approaching optimism in our 30s (16:00), how delusional we are (17:00), connecting with younger people (23:00), investing in our relationships (28:00), and finding some bright spots currently (36:00). Finally we close with our Dressing Room (46:50). We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 81 with another 3-timer guest, Michael (or Gambit, or Dills) Dillon! In this episode we say where we are all at (1:40) before we dive into our main topic about humility (8:40). We discuss what we think humility means (10:00), can we be proud and humble (12:00), and whether awe and humility overlap (15:15). Incidentally, we also name some of our top 3 “humbling” moments of 2023, including but not limited to, building a long-lasting relationships (17:30), running marathons (21:55), having messy clothes (27:00), encountering differing views on the earth (29:15), being stung by bees (35:00), our capacity for caretaking others (40:25), and feeling lost at Home Depot (50:00). We then close with a full Dressing Room of trying things on for size that have humbled us as well (52:00).

Try this on for size... it's Episode 80 with not one, but TWO return guests/friends of the pod, Thomas Mattera (three timer) and Meaghan O'Hare (4 TIMER!). In this quarter’s episode, we begin with a beautiful note from Meg on “friends’ kids” (0:45). We then discuss where we are all at (2:30) before diving into our theme of this pod: Community(8:00). For our Main(e) segment we begin by asking, what are your favorite observations of Maine, which Thomas and Meg recently visited this summer (8:45). Incidentally, we also chat about what it’s like to live and work in Maine (17:05), to slow down from city life (19:45), to find balance, proximity, and safety in a place (23:00), and to evaluate the choice between running the rat race or taking a new leap of faith (28:45). Finally, we close with the Dressing Room and share what we are trying on for size (36:20). As always, we hope you enjoy it!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 79 with 3-timer Patrick Jones! In this quarter's episode, Patrick kicks us off with a tale of spiders (0:00). We then discuss where we are all at (3:15) before diving into our theme of the pod: Growth (10:40). For our main segment we discuss how we are handling the growth of AI technology, including how we typically approach new technology (12:00), chat GPT (17:35), what we like/don't like about it (22:00), are we scared (28:10), future predictions (34:15), and parting thoughts (39:30). Finally, we close with the Dressing Room and share what we are trying on for size (44:45). As always, we hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 78 with new guest Sarah Eller! In our first installment of #4PodsPerYear, Sarah kicks us off with a fun yet harrowing tale of water parks, bus fires, and lost flip flops from her childhood (0:30). We then share how we know Sarah (7:05), before talking about where we are (currently) at (9:15). For our main topic, we discuss how we got here and what our process is for asking for direction (15:30). Incidentally, we also discuss people’s perceptions of us (20:00), who we go to most for directions (22:15), being a “good noodle” or a “squeaky wheel” (27:30), our next milestones (31:30), and whether we are comfortable not knowing our directions (44:00). As always, we close with The Dressing Room (47:15), with mentions of mysterious jackets Jim won’t tell anyone about!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 77, with first-time, and very special guest Chris Campbell! In this week’s episode, we begin with Chris’ memory of his 22nd birthday in Costa Rica (0:30), before jumping into where we are all at (6:00). For our main topic, we discuss coming to the RuPaul’s Drag race party late (13:00), as well as reality TV (17:00), feeling disconnected from our communities (22:45), RuPaul's phrases (30:30), arguing about the show (38:25), and our drag queen names (41:30). Finally, we close out as always with our Dressing Room (45:20) and shout-outs (51:45). We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... It's Episode 76, with first-time special guest Clay Venetis! In this week's episode we welcome Clay to the show and explain how we all got to know one another (1:00), and more in our "Where we are all at" segment(4:30). We then transition to talking about our main topic, which is what it's like to navigate adult transitions while the world is a hot mess (18:15)! Incidentally we also discuss feeling stuck and guilty, getting more involved in local politics (24:00), when news hits closer to home (33:00), what helps us deal (36:15) and things taking work and time (44:00). Finally, we conclude with some things we are trying on for size in the Dressing Room (47:00). As always, we hope you enjoy and send us your feedback!

It is with great sadness that we report to our listenership the passing of Logan Johnston (aka ‘LoRo’), Phil’s dad, former podcast guest, and lover of this show. In this week’s episode, we wanted to remember Logan Johnston by sharing some of our recent highs and lows since our last podcast, two ends of the spectrum he often occupied. We also went back into the TTOFS archives, and pulled up a short clip of audio from Episode 51: The Age of Revolt (feat. Logan Johnston), and shared with you all a memory of him. Lastly, we conclude with a short reflection from P after he took a walk late one evening once visiting hours were over. As always, we hope you enjoy, and hold those loved one’s tight.

Try this on for size... it's Episode 74: The Learning Zone with Mike Judd (aka NAHreally)! In this week’s episode, we begin with Judd’s story of learning how to use his MPC-1000 drum machine (0:30), before welcoming all to the pod (4:25) and discussing where are we all at (5:50). For our main topic we dive into the current state of our learning (13:50), taking in new information versus unlearning old information (15:15), on-the-job learning versus acquiring new skills (20:15), being non-judgmental (24:00), our learning process (28:30), learning for competence versus excellence (34:00), comfort zones versus learning zones (38:45), what inhibits learning (41:30), and applying learning (45:45) before sharing our final thoughts (52:00). We then close with The Dressing Room (54:30) and shout-outs in our email this week (see below!).

Try this on for size...it's Episode 73 with return guest, Katherine Johnston! In this week’s episode, we begin with Jim’s story of meeting a boy (0:00), before we welcome back Katherine (3:30)! The focus of this pod is a life update, time-stamped for 2021, and 2.5 years since K was last on when she was pregnant and Jim had just moved to the Bay (4:30) We discuss how we are feeling about all of these changes and the anxiety of dreams (7:45), constant changes and wanting things to slow down (12:15), gaining new wisdom (19:00), being handy and subtle sexism (23:15), educating children (30:30), “parents” versus “guardians” (35:15), genuinely not knowing what you want (43:30), and some closing thoughts for 2021 (50:00). As always, we share what’s in our Dressing Room (53:45) and some shout-outs (57:00) before we go. We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 72 with Patrick Jones! In this week’s episode, we welcome Patrick back to the pod, and hear his tale of feeling isolated and connected at the same time (0:30), before sharing where we are all at (3:30). For our main topic, we discuss the current national conversation about race (9:45). We begin by reacting to the state of the conversation (11:00), as well as the discrediting of Black academic thought (15:00), whether white people actually care about not-being racist (21:20), white-people spinning (26:15), whether the conversation is leading to any action (30:00), critical race theory conversations (36:00), and if we see any bright spots (42:45). Finally, we share what’s in our Dressing Room (49:15) and share some shout-outs (53:00). As always, we hope you enjoy and please send us your feedback!

Try this on for size...it's episode 71 with our (returning) first-ever guest, Evan Campbell! In this week’s episode, we welcome back Evan, and hear his tale of BC radio bringing him up to the present moment in our studio (0:35). We then officially welcome Evan to the 3-Timer’s club (3:30) before discussing where we are all at these days (6:25). For our main topic, we check-in on our feelings--specifically about becoming older--and how we are morphing with age (10:30). Incidentally, we also chat about new music (15:30), exiting the cool vortex (17:35), having the relevant take (22:10), listening more (25:00), millennials vs. Gen Z (31:15), and how social media would have affected us if we were Gen Z (40:00). We then close out with some items in the Dressing Room (50:10) and Shout-outs (56:00). As always, please send us your feedback. We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 70 with featured guest Ricky Richardson! In this week’s episode, we begin by hearing about Ricky’s attempt to fit his life into a 1-page paper (0:30). We then discuss how we know Ricky and where we are all at (6:35). For our main topic, we discuss our thoughts on merit (15:20), including our own beliefs (16:10), reflecting on employment success (21:50), the pressures around selectivity (26:20), scarcity mindsets (29:40), needing to prove something (33:40), comparing yourself to other people (38:25), does our generation see it as a farce (42:30), and can we even untangle it if we try (49:15)? Lastly, we share what’s in our Dressing Room (57:15), before closing out with some shout-outs (1:01:15)! As always we hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size... it's Episode 69 with first-time THREE time guest Meaghan O'Hare! In this week’s episode, we first hear about Meaghan’s experience as a first-responder in the COVID-19 Pandemic (0:30). We then discuss Meaghan’s legendary third appearance on the show (6:00), before we share where we are at? (9:05). For our main topic, we discuss the condition we are in as the world opens back up, using Bo Burnham’s new special, “Inside,” as our discussion text (13:10). Incidentally, we discuss whether we should get off of Instagram (19:45), self-awareness (25:00), our mental state (29:10), memory (33:00), what we think we will keep or discard after the pandemic (36:05), and whether we’ve lost our momentum for social change (44:00)? Lastly, we share what’s in our Dressing Room (50:45), before closing with a cacophony of shout-outs (57:20)! As always, we hope you enjoy and send us your thoughts if you so choose!