Autobiography of a Schnook: Recent Episodes
Autobiography of a Schnook
It’s Mardi Gras! So what better time to hear stories and thoughts of New Orleans? In this chapter:
- A Schnook’s Thoughts: “If you don’t like black people…” Anger in the French Quarter
- A Schnook’s Life: “UNCLEAN!” You wouldn’t THINK you’d catch an illness on Bourbon Street, but here we are.
- A Schnook’s Music: Traditional New Orleans jazz with a side of anticipation
Sean is back with a new chapter in his podcastual memoir. In this installment:
- A Schnook’s Thoughts on Christmas food
- A Schnook’s Life of balancing the holidays in different states
- A Schnook’s Music: live shows in 2023
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for getting an episode out after a…(checks the calendar)…eight month hiatus. In this chapter:
- A Schnook’s Thoughts: things that surprised me about London
- A Schnook’s Life: Don’t meet your heroes — even the ones you meet at a mall?
- A Schnook’s Music: reflecting on the “final” Beatles song
ONLINE BIBLIOGRAPHY:
- “Now and Then” – The Last Beatles Song (documentary)
- The Beatles – “Now and Then” (Official Music Video)
In this long overdue episode, Sean discusses why he will NOT travel in January. He gets pretty cosmic, too.
Hey, I couldn’t resist doing one more episode for the holiday! This time, I take deep dives into two works of art that are synonymous with this time of year:
- Seven Christmas Carols – a look into different interpretations of Charles Dickens’ seasonal novella
- Music for Schnooks: It’s a Super Deluxe Edition, Charlie Brown! A super deluxe edition of the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas, that is!
Online Bibliography:
- Milwaukee Pretzel Company
- Sprecher Root Beer Mustard
- “Thank You Very Much” from Scrooge
- Disney’s Christmas Carol (1974 audio recording)
- Rich Little’s Christmas Carol
- A Charlie Brown Christmas Super Deluxe Edition unboxing
This new chapter takes a look back at the year that was 2022. And there. Shortest description ever of one of these episodes. (I think.)
ONLINE BIBLIOGRAPHY:
- The Surfrajettes performing in Evanston, IL
Been a while since there was a new episode. I guess you could say I took the summer off? Well, in this new chapter, you’ll learn about a few things that took up my time. Why should anybody care? heh. When you find out why, please let me know! I mean…I’m just a schnook!
- A Schnook and the California Myth – dream vacation or harsh reality? (Or both?)
- Should I have spent more time at the office? Well, for a month and a half, I did not.
- Music for Schnooks: The Fest for Beatles Fans revisited
ONLINE BIBLIOGRAPHY:
- Peter Asher leads a sing-along of “World Without Love” (follow the bouncing Peter!)
- Peter and Gordon on The Red Skelton Show – October 5, 1965
After some time off, the schnookery is back as Sean discusses: A Schnook in the Sin City – What happens in blah blah blah Music [...]
In this chapter, Sean sidesteps his autobiography for just a bit with a plea for digital data safety. Also, he comes to the defense of [...]
It’s that time of year again: January. Which means it’s not February yet. 31 days to get the January episode on time, and this schnook [...]
Aww, as if I was going to let Christmas go by without a present to you? One reason you need to listen: the final mix [...]
December 2021 is over halfway over, just in time for the November 2021 episode! In this chapter: A Schnook on Two Wheels – because biking [...]
Sean was having issues with Apple Podcasts. He figured he’d better test the feed. Plus, he wanted an excuse to review the new Let It [...]
A schnook returns from his summer hiatus with this new chapter, recorded in August 2021 and released in October. Returning to the office in transitional [...]
THIS IS A RE-POST OF CHAPTER 35 because for some reason, the original post did not show up on Apple Podcast. (Yet it did appear [...]
The last episode before the summer break! In this chapter: What Was I Doing in New Jersey? – a schnook’s life in the Garden State [...]
Due to rather unfortunate circumstances, this episode was recorded in the midst of recording another chapter 34. Possible post-Father’s Day trigger warning. Nonetheless, I am [...]
Apologies for missing the deadline by a day! But in this May (+1) episode, Sean discusses: Food Memories – if we need it to survive, [...]
For people who like to hear more, here is a two-hour version of the Beatlefest conversation among Sean, Lisa, and Ferg! Entries to the online [...]
I may be a schnook, but I ain’t a fool: here’s an episode for April 2021! In this chapter: Pandemic Traveling – My first vacation [...]
Getting in under the wire before the month expires, it’s time for another chapter in the life of a schnook! In this episode: New York: [...]
After taking a month off, we’re back with a new episode! In fact, after recording the main body, it turned out there was more room [...]
Wait…wasn’t there just a new episode a few days ago? Well, yeah, but…let’s talk about 1990. It was a time when we needed to pray [...]
In the first release of December 2020, we look inside the mind of a 14-year Chicagoan, God help us all. In this chapter: About a [...]
Just in time for the end of November, a super-sized Schook! In this episode: the best TV episodes ever — or, at least some of [...]
I hope those BOOOOOOOs I’m hearing are because it’s Hallowe’en and not a response to this podcast! In chapter 26: Life as a Software Engineer [...]
Another month, another episode! In chapter 25: No, my computer is NOT my girlfriend! An exploration into the joys and sorrows of a 13-year relationship [...]
In this installment, we take a look at a beloved part of American pop culture…AND a beloved part of British pop culture! You’re a Schnook, [...]
A schnook hits the road and shows a rather…annoying side of himself in chapter 23 of this ongoing as-read-by-the-author pseudo-book in podcast form. (But in [...]
Barely in time for Paul McCartney’s birthday, a new episode that, surprisingly, has virtually zero mention of The Beatles! This chapter begins with some serious [...]
Hoping to bring something positive to a really rough time, here’s a new chapter. In this episode: Schnook Radio, Part 3 – the thrilling conclusion [...]
Get a look into the analog life of a schnook as Sean talks about records: listening, collecting, advice, and clay pigeons. (Well, maybe not clay [...]
Stay safe, everybody! In this chapter: How to Do a Podcast – perhaps something to do during your quarantine? Yes, And – tales of an [...]
This episode is all about…a schnook’s life with beagles! Snoopy and Spot Ruthie Lola Music for Schnooks: “Belly Rub” Bibliography Photos for this episode “Belly [...]
I apologize for the delay, friends, but here’s the first episode of 2020! In this chapter: Growing Up Catholic: The Mass — Sean reminisces and [...]
No reason for this appendix other than to…tie up some loose 2019 ends. More schnookdom coming in 2020! Bibliography: It’s a Podcast, Charlie Brown – [...]
Sorry, no attempt at a witty write-up this time! In this chapter: Schnook Radio, Part 2 – the thrilling conclusion of Sean’s college radio days! [...]
Schnooks like to wait for the last minute. Or at least the last hour(s). Such is the case with November! In this chapter: – Schnook [...]
Just in time for October! In this chapter: Oh, jeez…another one of those Facebook things again?! Thoughts on two decades of marriage Blank (perhaps the [...]
Another chapter in the life story of…a guy nobody’s heard of is available. A bit of a somber tone, but hopefully with some uplifting moments. [...]
A special appendix episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of…something very strange! This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Even if you [...]
As promised, the second episode of August. In this chapter: Aunt Jemima’s Pancakes – somehow about college athletics The Black Triangle – the mystery…the hunt…the [...]
Just barely missed the July deadline, but here’s a new chapter! In today’s episode: Sean does another Facebook bullet-pointed list Chicago myth-busting “Dear Ruby,” a [...]
Coming to you live (well…okay, recorded) from the Schnook Nook, a new chapter! In this episode: My SENIOR Year in High School – answering a [...]
Believe it or not, this schnook isn’t just all about Chicago. This episode’s segments: My Secret (?) Happy Place Sean Goes to Prison My Wife, [...]
In this episode: Remembering “Boomer” on his birthday – Too much to say about a popular teacher to fit in one episode, unfortunately. Dick Dale, [...]
The wake of St. Patrick’s Day brings the world a new chapter in this as-read-by-the-author book in podcast form. In this episode: Death of The [...]
February is a short month, but not so short that a new chapter isn’t published! In this episode: Growing Up Catholic: Catholic School – Sean [...]
So far 2019 has proven very busy for this schnook. In this chapter, we go a little bit past my 90-minute threshold, but not by [...]
Happy 2019! I hope it’s a good one for all schnooks the world over! In this episode: You Can’t Spell “January” Without “Jury” Music For [...]
After a relatively negative chapter, Sean wanted to end 2018 with some positivity. Please enjoy this holiday-themed peek into the life of a schnook! Bibliography: [...]
It’s the Christmas shopping season. As such, this episode’s focus has…sort of a shopping bend to it. Sean recalls his Golden Age of Malls Who [...]
In the first chapter of Autobiography of a Schnook, Sean focuses on Thanksgiving-related topics: – A Thanksgiving Curse? – Music For Schnooks: Don’t Meet Your [...]
Sean isn’t anybody rich, famous, heroic, or otherwise remarkable; he’s just a schnook. And he’s here to not only tell his story, but also to [...]