On this episode of Crawling Around My Brain, Graeme sits down with baseball historian Lee Lowenfish to discuss all things baseball, including the 2024 playoffs, whether he likes some of the new MLB rules, and why pitchers need to run more.

The Art of Baseball: Verbal Long Toss with Lee Lowenfish

Graeme sits down with Meredith Wardy to dive into the masterpiece "Four Christmases". The duo is somewhat aligned on this being a Christmas classic, but fervently agree it is a very funny movie. With a little help from "The Rewatchables" categories, Graeme and Meredith try to capture what makes the movie, and the holiday season, so magical. ENNNNNT, can't say magical!!!

Four Christmases: A Review with Meredith Wardy

Graeme sits down with "hot-shot investment banker [https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/08/kyle-deschanel-the-rothschild-who-wasnt]" Alex Michael [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmichael/] to recap their experience watching U2 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, including a full setlist review. But first, Alex provides his bona fides around musical critique, and how flying business class has more perks than just the bottomless peanuts. He also shares how being forced to listen to Counting Crows on repeat can have a lifelong impact--good or bad is a matter of taste. Graeme and Alex close out the pod by discussing the bands they would like to see perform at the Sphere next.

U2 at the Sphere: An Emergency Concert Review with Alex Michael

Graeme Brown sits down with renowned film journalist, James Mottram, to discuss his book "The Art of The Creator:" Designs of Futures Past [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Creator-Designs-Futures-Past-ebook/dp/B0CHX8S49F]". James also shares his origin story as a film journalist, and critic, along with how many movies he sees per year. James shares the story of a film he liked more than most, and also his addendum to the best sci-fi movies of the decade.

A 5-Star Discussion with James Mottram:  "The Creator", Film Journalism, and Best Sci-fi Movies of the Decade

Graeme sits down with Mike Lemieux, co-owner of Full Circle Homes [https://www.fullcircle-homes.com/index.html] to discuss his passion for home restoration, whether You Tube is a good place to learn trades, and how an improv acting class can prepare you for anything. Mike also discusses the different ways that fans can engage with Full Circle Homes including shopping at Mayflower Mercantile [https://www.mayflowermercantile.com/].

A "Full Circle" Discussion with Mike Lemieux of HGTV's "Houses with History"

Graeme sits down with professional Ultimate Frisbee player Stefan Samu of The San Diego Growlers [https://theaudl.com/growlers], to talk all things ultimate. Stefan talks about his introduction to the sport in Berkeley, his rise to Callahan nominee while at UCSD, and what it is like to play at the highest level in The AUDL [https://theaudl.com/]. Graeme and Stefan also discuss what makes the AUDL a great sport to watch on TV, and why throwing a BBQ backhand is always a bad choice.

Going Long with AUDL Star Stefan Samu 

Graeme reads his short story, "Golfing with Grampy", a story about golf, Grandparents, and life.

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Golfing with Grampy: The Long and Short of Life

Acclaimed author, Chris Van Dusen, sits down with Graeme to discuss his early years as an illustrator, his literary influences, and his sources of inspiration.

A Conversation with Author Chris Van Dusen

Graeme sits down with CEO, and sole game designer of Pursue the Pennant and Dynasty League baseball, Mike Cieslinski, to talk about the origins of his game, his pickup hoops skills, the impact his concept had on statistics in baseball, the upcoming SABR 51 convention, and much more.

Wild Play! CEO of Dynasty League Baseball--Mike Cieslinski

Graeme is joined by author Geoff Harkness to discuss his latest book, and one that immediately becomes the definitive Counting Crows text, "Rain King: The Life & Music of Adam Duritz & Counting Crows [https://www.amazon.com/Rain-King-Music-Duritz-Counting/dp/B0C5241RM4/ref=sr_1_6?crid=LVWACX5FQM2J&keywords=the+counting+crows+biography&qid=1686864993&sprefix=%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-6&asin=B0C5241RM4&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1]". The discussion hits on Adam's early years, the band's place amongst other iconic American bands/superstars, the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, as well as a chance encounter with Adam at the recent 6/13/2023 concert in Omaha, NE.

Rain King: A Conversation with Author Geoff Harkness

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