Cuspers

Cuspers

A Podcast About Growing Up! Every Thursday, Joseph sits down with some awesome people and talks to them about the ups and downs of childhood.

Episodes

December 28, 2023 55 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of animal death.

Writer and actor Robert O'Hare (@rob_ohare, @robdoesyoga) joins the show to discuss sibling gender norms, besties moving away, and  facebook friending football recruits.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Moving Forward" by Calvin Adams

Show Art by John Charles Bri...

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CW: This episode contains profanity.

Multi-media artist KC Peña (@k.c_the_artist, Laughing Matter) joins the show to discuss puppetry, underage machete usage, and being a "weird kid."

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Moving Forward" by Calvin Adams

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of drowning.

Actor, director, and all-around talent Tim Tsang (@tj_wong_) joins the show to discuss Catholic school nerds, the bottom of the alphabet, and the intricacies of San Francisco neighborhoods.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Moving Forward" by Calvin Adams

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CW: This episode contains profanity.

Multi-talented comedian Domenic DeSantis (Pickle Pal Productions) joins the show to discuss going against the grain, board game fights, and laughing yourself out of faith.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "RAD" by Calvin Adams

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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October 5, 2023 28 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of misogyny, fatphobia, and racism.

On today's Deep Dive episode, we take a look at a the number one name in baseball for tweens -- Little League!

Afterwards, Corey Farrell (@coreyquinnfarrell) loses his mind over this year's World Series.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Postlan...

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CW: This episode contains profanity.

Multi-talented content creator Ninaco (@officiallyninaco) joins the show to discuss biking downhill, the slow-walk to the top, and the importance of social media birthdays.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Funk Jungle" by Calvin Adams

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussion of fictional child neglect/endangerment (Harry Potter, Roald Dahl)

Actor/writer/director Nicola Vann (@nicolavann) joins the show to discuss midnight book releases, chickening out, and the terrible roads of Orinda, CA.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "GrooveTube" by Calvin Adams

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of car accidents.

Musician and songwriter Serg EF (@gromko.band) joins the show to discuss the concept of talent, being an outsider, and the benefits of hitchhiking.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "A Breath of Fresh" by Calvin Adams

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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August 31, 2023 23 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity.

Today's episode is part of our Back Home Summer Special series! Joseph is traveling right now, and so he's taking the opportunity to interview some of his best friends from childhood. Hear him talk with his friend Ryan about seeking attention, unspeakable basement memories, and too much milkshake.

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August 24, 2023 23 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of COVID-19.

Today's episode is part of our Back Home Summer Special series! Joseph is traveling right now, and so he's taking the opportunity to interview some of his best friends from childhood. Hear him talk with his pal Graham about legos, band tees, and the value of male friendship.

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August 17, 2023 21 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of bathroom talk.

Today's episode is part of our Back Home Summer Special series! Joseph is traveling right now, and so he's taking the opportunity to interview some of his best friends from childhood. Hear him talk with his bud Brooks about hosting, swings, and the important distinction between planes and ships.

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August 10, 2023 25 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of bathroom talk.

Today's episode is part of our Back Home Summer Special series! Joseph is traveling right now, and so he's taking the opportunity to interview some of his best friends from childhood. Hear him talk with his pal Charlie about break dancing, ball sports, and carnival game addictions.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude...

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August 3, 2023 32 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of vomiting and parental abuse.

Welcome to another Community Episode! In this special format, members of the Cuspers community discuss stories about being a theatre kid. Things like "eating too many red vines backstage" and "being caught in the middle (literally!) of a showmance."

Thank you to Seth (@sethweaver98), Chloé (@chlo.ebell), and Ali...

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of depression, body image issues, and bullying.

Actor and filmmaker Verity Van Dams (@verityvandams) joins the show to discuss fitting in, doggy labor, and donkey-scooping oranges.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of troubled home life, illness, suicide, and animal death.

Multi-hyphenate creator Ayse (The Human Experience Podcast) joins the show to discuss Cotton Castle, knowing your neighbors, and the potential of neuroplasticity.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Postland" by Calvin Adams.

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of death and Shrek's anatomy.

Actor, writer, and director Malik S. Bailey (@the_man_who_owns_the_world; "That Bleep Show") joins the show to discuss the power of flight, sibling fights, and the generational impact of Shrek and Shrek 2 (not Shrek 3).

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "S...

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July 6, 2023 35 mins

CW: This episode contains profanity.

On today's Deep Dive episode, we take a look at a seminal children's cartoon -- Rugrats!

Afterward, Jewell Karinen (@hellojewell) shares her love of Rugrats, and more importantly, obscure flash games.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Hummingbirds" by Calvin Adams; "Imaginary Machinati...

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CW: This episode contains profanity.

Actor, model, and producer Cheyann Dillon (@cheyannndillon; @movietheaterbookclub) joins the show to discuss small town legacies, imaginary friends, and the greatest purple dragon.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussions of illness/death and home foreclosure.

Writer, host, and community leader Edwin Bodney (@mx.ocean) joins the show to discuss bravery, showing up for family, and a real life Heartstopper moment.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Show Art by John Charles Bricker

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CW: This episode contains profanity and discussion of  sexual situations.

Writer and podcaster Jordan Morris (@jordandavidmorris; Bubble; Jordan, Jesse, Go!) joins the show to discuss southern cooking, KROQ, and class-clown as a personality.

Theme Song: "All It Ever Was" by Jean-Claude and the Eclairs

Other Music: "Savior Dog" by Calvin Adams; "Postland" by Calvin Adams.
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