Oddball Show

Oddball Show

A humorous and thought-provoking interview show hosted by Jason Wright founder of Oddball Magazine, your favorite literary magazine, and Oddball Foundation, a 501(c)3 built to make a difference through creative mental health advocacy.

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July 4, 2025 23 mins

Join Oddball Magazine as we look back at the week that was. Featuring Chad Parenteau, Jason Wright and Timothy Gager. Chad was in a bad mood and it was fabulous. 

Follow Chad at chadpoetforhire on tiktok

Follow Tim at dire or check out his new book Shadows of the Seen

Follow Jason at oddball magazine or check out his music and his new album Graduation

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A humorous look back at the week that was at Oddball Magazine, Boston's best kept secret online magazine hosted by Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau, editors of Oddball Magazine and special guest author Timothy Gager.  Commentary and readings of Oddball work from:

Mike Mesterson Gibbins

Richard Spisak

Grady Van Wright with artwork by DL Polonsky

Oddball Stories with Jeanne Lemkau

Susan Isla Tepper wth artwork by Digby Beaumont

Jason W...

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March 31, 2025 61 mins

Join Editors Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau of Oddball Magazine, and special co-host Timothy Gager with a humorous look back at the week of March 17th at Oddball Magazine, with a special tribute to the late Jeff Taylor.  Brought to you by Oddball Foundation.





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February 12, 2024 55 mins

A weekly review of oddball magazine and current events. Hilarity ensues.

Brought to you by the creative minds of Oddball Foundation, for mental health advocacy through art.

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🎙️ Welcome to Oddball Show, brought to you by  Oddball Foundation! 🌟

In this week's episode, we shine the spotlight on a true Hometown Hero, none other than the incredible Dennis Vanasse, professor, author, and advocate! 🦸‍♂️ Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of a remarkable individual who has gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact in his community. This is an unforgettable debut of our Live Series.

Suppo...

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An off-the-wall look at the last week at oddball magazine. Join Chad Parenteau and Jason Wright editors of Oddball Magazine, with famed poet, artist, and free thinker CC Arshagra.

TW: Adult Language, Adult Situations

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A hilarious look back at the week that was at Oddball Magazine, the week of January 21st hosted by Chad Parenteau and Jason Wright editors of Oddball Magazine.

Brought to you by Oddball Foundation, a mental health non-profit promoting art through advocacy.




Content Warning: Adult Language, Adult Situations, and Listener Discretion advised.

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A look back of the week that was at Oddball Magazine- brought to you by Oddball Foundation- a non profit for mental health advocacy.

Hosted by Jason Wright and Chad Parenteau the editors of Oddball Magazine.

A really good shoowww 

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December 15, 2023 82 mins

Hey everyone, welcome back to Oddball Show.

Check out our latest episode with hip-hop icon, Sage Francis. A funny, frank, and refreshing conversation with guest co-host "Professa" Chris Everson, Jason Wright, and the one and only Sage Francis.

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November 4, 2023 56 mins

Join Jason, President of Oddball Foundation, and host of Oddball show, and major mental health advocate Howard Trachtman, in an intimate, unedited, raw interview. This podcast has a purpose, give Howard Trachtman hope to find a kidney donor.
Maybe after listening, you could share this with your friends, have a heart, and give a kidney.

Oddball Show is brought to you by Oddball Foundation, a 5o1(c)3 for mental health ad...

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In this episode of Oddball Show, Jason Wright speaks with renowned Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Vitiligo Advocate Lori Mitchell, celebrated for her book "Different Just Like Me."  Lori and Jason discuss candidly just what influenced  Lori to write this incredibly inspiring and groundbreaking book, and the effect it had on her family, her daughter April,  and the world in general.  A beautiful conversation...

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Matt Gear and Scott Francis, better known as Sunshine Scotty from MOAR, (Massachusetts Overdose Addiction Recovery) talk about Recovery, Discovery, Sound Healing, and the upcoming Oddball Festival, happening August 13th, 2023.
and remember RECOVERY IS REAL!

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Jason interviews poet, mental health advocate, Mad in America journalist, and author Ann Bracken on Oddball Show, discussing poetry, speaking up when enough is enough, and crashing a system when that system crashes. Join the show and get a deep dive into Ann Brackens's new memoir: Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery.

Throughout this engaging conversation, Ann delves into the importance of self-advocacy, exp...

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Jason of Oddball Show joins Sascha Dubrul and talks about Internal Family Systems, Being Dads, TMAPS, Madness, and Flying too Close to the Sun.
Check out Sascha on Oddball Show.

Brought to you by Oddball Foundation THE 501(c)3 for mental health advocacy through art.

https://tmapscommunity.net/
https://ifs-institute.com/
https://www.saschadubrul.com/
Sascha's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/w...

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Jason interviews Thomas Brown, MassACT Advocate, and Peer change agent, in a pivotal conversation about two Bills that can change the course of mental health treatment in Massachusetts. With a Call to Action to join Peers all over Massachusetts on Beacon Hill, June 21st, 2023.

Show up. Be heard.


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June 7, 2023 52 mins

Jason and Chad review the week of April 7th at Oddball Magazine.

Music from Blug Sos

Brought to you by Oddball Foundation your favorite 501(c)3 for mental health advocacy through art.

Oddball Theme Music by Nick Jacobs

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Our latest Mental Health in Minutes segment explores the history of psychiatric treatments, from the infamous lobotomy to lesser-known oddities like malaria fever treatment. Listen to learn more as we uncover some of the strangest skeletons in psychiatry's closet… 


Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of psychiatric abuse, depression, and psychosis. 


Resources: 

Anne Harrington, Mind Fixers: Psych...

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Have you heard the rumor that the characters from Winnie the Pooh actually represent different psychological diagnoses? We investigated the theory so you didn’t have to. Listen to hear what we found! 

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of mental illness, trauma, and PTSD.


Resources: 

Images sourced from the “Characters” page of Winniepedia, https://pooh.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Characters; and Alex Tomb’s Cove Coll...

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Listen as Jason interviews David Reville!

Judi Chamberlain

https://narpa.org/bios/chamberlin

Mad Pride

https://ct.counseling.org/2022/02/peer-support-mad-pride-and-disability-justice/

Mars Project

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mars_project

Mind Freedom International

https://mindfreedom.org/

Sunnybrook, A True Story With Lies

https://www.amazon.com/Sunnybrook-True-Story-Persimmon-Blackbridge/dp/0889740607


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Listen as Jason, Chad, and special guest Prof review The Week That Was at Oddball Magazine for April 3, 2023.

Artists and Writers Reviewed this week at Oddball

The Secrets of Skinny People: Geoffrey Fallon
https://oddballmagazine.com/the-secrets-of-skinny-people-less-than/

She Who Laughs Last: Anna Skove
https://oddballmagazine.com/she-who-laughs-lasts-80s-danger/

Poem by Mike Mesterton-G...

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