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Creatures of the Wind
From birth until death, this is my life and the lives of those around me.
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Creatures of the WindPhil planting cosmos for Anne
I met Phil Gagliano as I was walking around Beulah, Michigan. He was planting cosmos for his late wife Anne Damn. A big thank you to Peter Payette and…
Creatures of the WindA northern michigan love story
All the time, I am witnessing the world. Taking note of who I want to become. A few months ago, I was doing some reporting in Northern Michigan. I needed…
Creatures of the WindStrangers
I love strangers. They are my window to a wider world. I am undoubtedly more empathetic and understanding because of strangers. I will never stop talking with…
Creatures of the WindOn the edge of fear and anxiety
While on a hike with my friend Forest, I saw a potential place to jump into the water and so I took off my clothes and got in. He said he wanted to too. But…
Creatures of the WindThe Jump
At the edge of an 8-foot cliff overlooking the ocean, Phoebe has a decision to make: to jump or to not jump. Thank you to Phoebe and Haleigh and Savannah for…
Creatures of the WindBuild // Destroy
A few months ago, I walked into a coffee shop bathroom in Vermont to find a note that I haven't been able to shake. It read: "Normalize asking people what they…
Creatures of the WindHow to (Fail to) Become an Octopus
I request that you fully submerge and do your best to become an octopus, too. Miriam Simun founded the Institute for Transhumanist Cephalopod (ITCE) in…
Creatures of the WindDay 30 𖦹 THE END
It's official. We have served free tea in Maria Hernandez Park every single day of April. Thank you for everything. Arnaud is playing the clarinet underneath…
Creatures of the WindDay 29 𖦹 MARIA HERNANDEZ PARK
A soundscape of sorts. One more day. Unbelievable that we're almost to the finish line. See ya tomorrow!!!
Creatures of the WindDay 28 𖦹 GRIEF / LOVE
An episode about what happened yesterday. Listen to most recent episode first if you haven't already. The poems are Think of Others by Mahmoud Darwish…
Creatures of the Wind6:10 p.m. at Maria Hernandez Park
Warning: this is an intense three and a half minutes of audio. Kids should not listen. As we were packing up the equipment, we looked over to see an…
Creatures of the WindDay 27 𖦹 ANTS
Syd is taking over the tea stand today! They are awesome. Sounds include Jose meeting his first Hasidic Jew, an Australian man named Noll and, of course, ants.
Creatures of the WindDay 26 𖦹 HOME
Day 26! This episode is about Bushwick and gentrification. An incomplete episode, of course, as all of these are. But, hopefully a slice of what's inside the…
Creatures of the WindDay 25 𖦹 RAIN + FOOD
Day 25! So much love. And rain. And rhymes. Enjoy. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 24 𖦹 HELP
TW: There is a brief mention of domestic violence around 7:05 to the 7:35 minute mark. Day 24 is filled with stories. All about strangers and trust. Alrighty…
Creatures of the WindDay 23 𖦹 GROWING UP
Day 23! Most of the day is spent with Phoenix and Jeremiah, what joy. See ya tomorrow :)
Creatures of the WindDay 22 𖦹 COLLIDE
Naqiya is serving the tea! Sounds include honesty, an original poem and a love story. Plus, some guitar strumming from Andrea Sofía. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 21 𖦹 WORK
This episode is all about the setup and logistics behind serving free tea in the park. Miles and J.W. discuss the intentions of doing something like this. For…
Creatures of the WindDay 20 𖦹 GOOFIN
Day 20! Sounds include David, thoughts on relationships, and mostly laughs. Until tomorrow.
Creatures of the WindDay 19 𖦹 CYCLES
Day 19, here we are. Aimee is back serving tea today. Sounds include all sorts of cycles. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 18 𖦹 MAPS
Day 18! I'm behind the stand, Miles is recording the audio. A fun and new challenge. Enjoy enjoy, until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 17 𖦹 GARDEN
Day 17! Ziggy is back serving tea today. Sounds include Andrew riffing, Kameliia catching up on her punchcard, Rili on the electric violin, and the fruits that…
Creatures of the WindDay 16 𖦹 GOD
Day 16 in the books! Andrea is back serving tea. Sounds include an audio collage and singing from Bryna Raanan and Ellery Harper, respectively.
Creatures of the WindDay 15 𖦹 TREE
Day 15! An episode mostly about all kinds of trees. The second half of this episode is largely inspired by an audio piece called A Tree Is Not A Forest by Ray…
Creatures of the WindDay 14 𖦹 HEAT
Day 14! Juno is behind the stand, braving the heat. Sounds include a shirtless guy running and ideas about our bodies. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 13 𖦹 DAVID
Hey hey, day 13! Whattttt!!! Mattie is back serving tea today. Sounds include Braden Kirkpatrick playing a wonderful single and an interview with a 5th grader…
Creatures of the WindDay 11 𖦹 BEES
Marissa is serving the tea today! Sounds include the birds and a race and loss. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 10 𖦹 ANXIETY
Day 10! Another day, another tea takeover. Sounds include Ziggy Bee's joy and tunes from Andrea Sofía. Until tomorrow.
Creatures of the WindDay 9 𖦹 PLAY
Day 9! It's a sunny day with Miles back behind the stand. Sounds include mostly Tara: an Easter egg hunt, Snakes n Ladders and that 'which hand is the rock in'…
Creatures of the WindDay 8 𖦹 GRANDMOTHER
Paige is back serving tea today! Sounds include discussions on Miles' grandmother and why consistency matters. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 7 𖦹 DANCE
We are officially one week into this project. Yahoo! Sounds include a poem by Cameron Awkward-Rich, Aimee taking over the tea stand and, of course, Arnie and…
Creatures of the WindDay 6 𖦹 ATTENTION
Day 6! Miles is back behind the stand today. Sounds include dominos, a man with five speakers on a scooter and observation. Until tomorrow!
Creatures of the WindDay 5 𖦹 EXPERIENCE
Day 5, say whattt!? Andrea and Noah are serving the tea with Jimmy Climbs on the guitar. Until tomorrow.
Creatures of the WindDay 4 𖦹 ABUNDANCE
Mattie is taking over the tea stand today! What a day. Sounds include rain and the world as an instrument. Rili is the one playing the electric violin. See ya…
Creatures of the WindDay 2 𖦹 LIGHTHOUSE
Day 2 of free tea in Maria Hernandez Park. Sounds include pigeons, interconnectedness and Mr. Lee. See ya tomorrow :)
Creatures of the WindDay 1 𖦹 BEGINNING
30 days of free tea, 30 days of free podcast episodes. Get stoked. Here we go.
Creatures of the WindPerpetual Brew
I HAVE A NEW PODCAST. Search Perpetual Brew wherever you listen. The first two episodes are live!!!! This episode includes a few windy voice memos I recorded…
Creatures of the WindChildbirth
Pregnancy and childbirth absolutely fascinates me. So, I interviewed two important women in my life to hear their stories. Some of what is discussed may be…
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Working Relationship
About my obsession with work and its effects on those around me. A massive thank you to Kim Shirin Cupal for your editing advice. Thank you to my mom, Sami…
Creatures of the WindPSA to UNRAVEL
Big love to all the people in my life who showed me how to unravel. Shout out to Caitlyn Burns for the video and Mr. Bednar for that one lesson back in 5th…
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Lightning Bug
My younger sister Zola and I set out to catch a lightning bug one summer evening. Oh, and also, she's growing up right in front of my eyes.
Creatures of the WindEating Shark in the Ramshackle
This piece was written and recited by my friend, Evan T. Cowgill. You can find more of his work here. It's been such a treat to get to build scenes and worlds…
Creatures of the WindTakin the Day Off from Punchin Clocks
This napkin poem was written and recited by my friend, Evan T. Cowgill. Check out more of his work here.
Creatures of the WindUmbilical Sonnet
This piece of autofiction was written and recited by Evan T. Cowgill. You can find more of his work here. Months ago, while working in a cafe on East 9th, a…
Creatures of the WindEye contact on the G train
Listen to this as you’re going from one place to another, ideally around strangers. The moments in between make us. Music created by my friend, Jesse Morgan.
Creatures of the WindWe're killing each other
Warning: gunshots, violence, screaming. Enough killing. In 2025 alone, 32 people died in ICE's custody. Their names include Genry Ruiz Guillén, Serawit…
Creatures of the WindHow to Get Over a Breakup
I fell madly in love with a girl. But, the relationship ended. This is what I would tell my post-breakup self.
Creatures of the Wind1354 is my favorite number
1354 forever. Thank you to that little girl in the garage from so long ago. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. If you have a minute, leave a rating and review on…
Creatures of the WindForcing Lara to Have Fun
My friend Lara wouldn't necessarily call herself fun. I figured I could help her out with that. Special thank you to Sarah Kate Kramer and, of course, the…
Creatures of the WindBrayden & Menelio Face Off
A chess BRAWL! Kim Deen and I made this piece. Thank you to Michael Propper, Kimberly Rubenstein, and Sarah Kate Kramer. And, of course, thank you to Menelio…
Creatures of the WindJoyce & The Cleveland Browns
Joyce never misses a game of Browns football. But, the Cleveland Browns almost never make it an enjoyable experience. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.
Creatures of the WindOne Day in a Kitchen
Working in the kitchen of a cafe ain't no joke! Sometimes the order tickets feel infinite.
Creatures of the WindBack Door Blues
Find yourself a rocking chair, sit back, and listen. Jimmy Carnazza on harmonica and vocals. Larry Lusignan on guitar. The duo are a part of a band called…
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Couples Therapy in 2025
This fictional audio piece was created by Gideon Parker and myself, Mae Nagusky. Gideon composed the music and played Johnny. The wonderful Maddie Barnes…
Creatures of the WindTotal solar eclipse, a year later
A meditation on the natural awe of this universe. A reflection on those three minutes that the moon eclipsed the sun, right in front of our eyes. Written and…
Creatures of the WindShomps & Tube (est. 1985)
This piece covers some intense topics. Please take care while listening. This is one of those episodes that I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. It was…