The Potent Puffin Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jake Thomas
Sharing my life experience as a Coast Guard Veteran, father, husband, and former 911 dispatcher living on the Alaskan Island known as Kodiak with the world.
From Hockey to Baseball and All the Trips Between Kalsin transitioned from hockey season to baseball season recently so we have been adapting to the change of schedule that brings. Also, we are entering longer daylight hours and warmer weather so we have started having some beach days! Lastly, I discuss our recent trip to Seattle last month and the little bit of misfortune we had to overcome along the way.
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Trying New Things Trying something new! Recording while drawing my puffin! Not sure how well it worked out but thought I would give it a try! Did my drawing live on Youtube and Twitch while drawing. Not sure if this will become my regular format for the podcast or not. Maybe it will just be something I do in conjunction with the podcast
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New Orleans Saints and Hockey Last week one of my co-workers received a large box of football cards and let me go through and take the ones I wanted. I was able to receive several old Saints cards including Jake Delhomme and Aaron Brooks rookie cards! Kalsin also started having hockey games and got new rollerblades so he can practice skating and playing hockey at home!
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Covid and Gef the Talking Mongoose This past week I have spent at home as both my wife and I tested positive for Covid-19. I discuss the difficulty we have experienced with it. I also discuss the progress of my upcoming coloring book and the resurgence of my coffee mugs! I also discuss Gef the Talking Mongoose and how he helped my coworkers and I.
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Alligators and Dinosaurs Back in September, I visited Hot Springs, Arkansas with my son, brother, and nephew. While there we went to two places my brother and I used to visit as kids, the Hot Springs Alligator Farm and the Mid-America Science Museum.
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Fall 2021 Catchup Life's been busy this fall. From overtime at work to multiple family trips to whatever else life has to throw at me right now. So, with life being a little extra busy this fall the podcast had to take a minor break. Hopefully, this break is nearing its end and here is a quick little insight into what has gone on in my life during the podcast's break this fall!
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June was a busy month! I had my work schedule change as well as adding in weekly counseling sessions after being on a waitlist for about 8 months. We also got new 4wheelers that we have been going out riding with a lot lately during my limited free time due to work schedule changes and overtime. Also, during June I had my 30th birthday which June was a busy month! My work schedule changed a little bit as well as adding in weekly counseling sessions after being on a waitlist for about 8 months. We also got new 4wheelers that we have been going out riding with a lot lately during my limited free time due to work schedule changes and overtime. Also, during June I had my 30th birthday which my family and I took a quick 3 day trip to Seattle.
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Alaskan Roadtrip This past weekend I took my wife and son to Anchorage to pick up our new truck. We drove from Anchorage to Homer then took the ferry home to Kodiak. Along, the way we stopped at several local breweries.
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Coming Soon New Truck and Puppy This week Brandy and I have been going through the process of buying a new truck. We have been needing a newer more reliable family vehicle for some time. We had planned to go and test drive vehicles next week, however, we found one that we both really like and was within our budget so we decided to go ahead and purchase it and use the planned trip to Anchorage to bring the truck back. We also decided to get another dog and will be picking it up upon our return to Kodiak which will also be Brandy's birthday. I also found a really cool piece of memorabilia on eBay last week that I had sent to my brother for use in his garage bar that will be known as Mark's Pub in memory of our Dad.
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From Dog Groomers to Football Kita went to the dog groomers and had a spa day and got spoiled with her favorite activity of riding in the truck. Kalsin also had a speech evaluation over zoom and could not stay focused. Our favorite seasonal restaurant opened back up after winter and we got a chance to make the drive out to eat there! Lastly, the Indoor Football League started back up for 2021 and I am dedicating a portion of my blog Play Action Puffin to covering some of their games!
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Kalsin's Big Week This week Kalsin went to a screening for pre-school and to find out if any community services could benefit him. Kalsin attending toddler tumbling and got to burn some energy. Brandy and I took a relaxing drive out to Pasagshak. I also prepare to watch the decommissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro.
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Kita the Elkhound This week I entered a writing contest with a prompt about stray dogs. So, I wrote about two basset hounds my dad had when I was a kid. These two were named Bonnie and Clyde and their names were no accident. After, reminiscing about those two I made Kita her own Twitter account. I also discuss other dogs from my past such as Fred the Wanderer and Bullet the wiener dog named for a Creed song.
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Living Room and Roger Dodger
This week I rearranged my living room and in doing so I reflected on how some of the challenges that came with that are similar to some of the larger issues that life often throws at me. Also, Kalsin got a new hot wheels track and a car named Roger Dodger!
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Puzzled Puffin This week on the Potent Puffin Podcast I discuss the April Fools prank made by Kalsin's learning app on his Amazon tablet and how that lead to us watching the live webcam of the platypus at the San Diego Zoo! I also discuss my favorite part of the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie. Yes, there is a minor spoiler contained. Lastly, I give an overview of my latest blog post concerning puzzles!
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Deadpool Words and Smelling Musical Memories This week Kita made her annual visit to the vet. I discuss my new blog I have started on my website which I discuss how memories can be affected by music and smells. What are Deadpool words? They are simply certain words that Deadpool uses!
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Fly traps, Snakes and Cats
This week I talk about snakes on a snakeless island, some home gardening and a mystery cat! Also discussed is Rayaa and the last dragon.
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Drawing Puffins In this week's episode I discuss my puffin drawings. These drawings help me relax and cope with my anxiety. Starting these drawings for my podcast helped me refind an old hobby I really enjoy in artwork.
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Freezing Toys and Winning Games This week I discuss how Kalsin freezes his toys so he can dig them out of the ice. I also discuss Kalsin's strategy to win every board game he plays.
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Episode Notes Kalsin got a new toy at Target last week. This week he sets up his robot fish in a Tupperware bowl like an aquarium. Kalsin has also recently started a new obsession with Sonic the Hedgehog and likes to run down the hall doing his super Sonic speed. Also, I discuss a movie recommendation I received from a co-worker.
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Returning from Arkansas On this episode of the Potent Puffin Podcast, I discuss my return trip to Kodiak, AK from Arkansas. This simple return trip kept getting hit with little snags and delays. While these delays caused minor frustration at the time I remember that they are minor and that one day I will look back and laugh and be glad I had these memories with my family.
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Episode Notes This week I discuss visiting Arkansas for my father's funeral and celebration of life. Also, I discuss how I have used this week to both honor my father's memory and create new family memories with my wife and son by revisiting places with my son that my father took me as a child.
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Episode Notes This week I discuss the passing of my father and how I am processing his death. I discuss some of the positive influence he had on me and a few memories of him. By remembering my Dad he is never truly gone.
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Episode Notes Discussing my wife being out of town for the week and our upcoming trip to Anchorage.
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Episode Notes Talking about whatever boils your crawfish and how sunshine is more potent than moonshine
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Episode Notes This week I discuss New Years!!!!
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Episode Notes This week I discuss being in quarantine during Christmas, some of Kalsin's recent bigfoot shenanigans, and some of the stuff Kalsin got for Christmas.
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Episode Notes This week I discuss looking at Christmas lights, changing Kalsin's bedtime routine, and his continued obsession with bigfoot as well as playing Jedi Fallen Order with Kalsin
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Episode Notes This week I discuss getting family pictures done at a neat place called sometimes island. I also discuss again Kalsin's obsession with bigfoot as well as playing dominos.
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Episode Notes This week I discuss starting back dispatching, Kalsin's newest obsession with bigfoot, and celebrating Thanksgiving.
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Episode Notes This week I discuss how I will be going back to the night shift when I return to the police department as well as my experience standing mid-watch while in the Coast Guard.
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Show Notes This week I discuss changing jobs, the sega genesis, and the pumpkin launching event at the fairgrounds I went to this weekend.
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This week I discuss Halloween, carving pumpkins, the Mandalorian, and getting offered my new job!
This week I discuss the earthquake that occurred last week as well as games Kalsin is getting into such as battleships, and how we are looking forward to Halloween.
This week I discuss losing and finding Kalsin's favorite pokemon ball. Kalsin also comes and tells me what kind of noise a ghost makes because he loves ghost and Halloween is almost here.
This week I discuss my current job situation, Kalsin's birthday, and animal (mostly bear) encounters.
This week I share what my son and I have done this week. I talk about his latest obsession with the Rougarou as well our hobby of disc golf.
This week I discuss a few of my favorite port calls from when I was in the Coast Guard. The three places I discuss are Nome, AK Adak, AK and the Island of Midway. I hope you enjoy hearing about these experiences as much as I enjoy sharing them with you.
This week I am discussing fishing. This week I have had a hard time dealing with both my anxiety and depression and fishing has helped me combat both this week. I tell you about both this weeks fishing experience as well as a few of my favorite fishing tales from the past.
Welcome to the first episode of the Potent Puffin Podcast! This is just an introduction to myself and the podcast hope you enjoy!