The Watering Hole: Recent Episodes
Skylar Beavers
The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers is a podcast centered around real connections with genuine people. An NPR styled show where you can tune in and relax, listen to calming music, and hear great conversations. The world can be a crazy place and sometimes you just need a friend and a place to unwind. I invite you to settle in and get comfortable, maybe even grab a drink and come join us at The Watering Hole. Cover art created in collaboration with Mikayla Portee. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skylar-beavers/support
Hello and welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode eight and season finale we talk to Brett Tracy, a trusted long time friend of mine and soon to be graduate of Grand Valley State University. We discuss his interests in physical science and reminisce about going to school together. We also talk about maintaining relationships with those we grew up with and our thoughts on leaving the town where you grew up. Our literary piece this week is titled "The Elephant's Rope". Thank you so much for listening and supporting this show, it has been a wonderful season and I hope you'll join me again for Season 2. Until then thank you for listening, stay safe, have a happy New Year, and I'll see you soon.
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Hello and welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode seven we talk to a childhood friend of mine about a book he was nice enough to send me titled “Be Here” by his holiness the Dalai Lama. We discuss our struggles with medication, mental health, empathy, and philosophy in today's world. Our literary piece this week is an excerpt from the book that inspired this episode. I wanted to say thank you again to my friend for sending it to me and spreading positivity in a time where it is so desperately needed. Thank you for listening, stay safe, and I'll see you soon.
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Hello and welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode six we talk to Chase; he's a streamer, content creator, and good friend of mine. We discuss his journey with homeschooling and the trials that come with relocating. We also talk about how we as society glorify celebrities and what that means when they let you down and how that can affect future relationships. Thank you so much to Chase for coming on the show he can be found on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/stifflerplays and on social media @StifflerPlays. Our literary food for thought piece this week is Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans by an unknown author. Thank you for listening, stay safe, and I'll see you soon.
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Hello and welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode five we talk to Reid, a soon to be graduate of Western Michigan University and my friend of almost 10 years. We discuss growing up in a small town in Michigan and the impact that sports has had on his life. We also talk about our high school classes together and making the jump to college. At the time of the recording it was early afternoon on Election Day and we talk about politics and what it is like now where we live versus four years ago. We also discuss what it was like for Reid to have COVID-19 and what we think the future holds. Thank you so much to Reid for coming on the show and early congratulations on your graduation! We have two literary pieces this week: "Less Afraid" by an unknown author and "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. Thank you for listening, stay safe, Happy Thanksgiving, and I'll see you soon.
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Hello and welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode four we hear from Brandon, a streamer and content creator from Ohio who is a great friend of mine. We discuss topics such as the pandemics effect on his wedding plans, and how pursuing your interests can change your view on the things you enjoy. We also talk about the problems that arise from befriending people of social status and how we might be more wary than ever as we try to forge ahead to an uncertain future. Brandon can be found at Twitch.tv/brandonswims and on Twitter at brandonswims2. Thank you so much to Brandon for coming on the show and congratulations to you and Brittany on your wedding! Our literary reading this week is "How Did You Die?" by Edmund Vance Cooke. Our musical composition this week is "Sleeping Peacefully" by Neil Cross. Thank you for listening, stay safe and I’ll see you soon.
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Welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode three we hear from my wonderful girlfriend and incredibly talented artist Mikayla. Starting with her early days as a curly haired youth growing up in Lansing to today where she attends Kendall College of Art & Design, we talk about the challenges of growing as a person of color and familial acceptance. We also discuss our story as a couple and what it is like to grow together as young adults in a world where commitment is not on the majority of young people's minds. Thank you so much to Mikayla for coming on the show. She can be found on Instagram @mikaylaportee and her website is mikaylaportee.com. Our literary reading this week is "You Will Never See Me Fall" by Joyce Alcantara. Our musical composition this week is "A Rainy Day In Paris" by Stuart Moore. Thank you for listening.
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Welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode two we hear the story of a good friend of mine Steven. From his early days as a prodigious first grader to the present time, we dive into his passions and examine the environment he grew up in. We also discuss our experiences with Atlanta and Georgia as a whole while taking time to reflect on the importance of black issues and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Thank you so much to Steven for taking the time to sit down for the show. Steven hosts a podcast titled "Unfiltered and Highly Opinionated" which you can listen to on Spotify & Anchor Podcasts. Our short story piece this episode is an untitled original written by Skylar Beavers.
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Welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. In episode one we hear John's (my dad's) story from enlisting in the Army at 18 to becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a wife and two children in Michigan. Thank you so much to my dad for being my first guest you can listen to his Podcast The Slaptail Squad anywhere you listen to podcasts and music. We also read a short poem titled "There Will Be Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale.
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Welcome to The Watering Hole hosted by Skylar Beavers. A podcast centered around real conversations with genuine people.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skylar-beavers/support