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EP 257 SURF LIFE AND HOWLER MONKEYS: A POSTCARD FROM COSTA RICA

I’m just back from visiting Costa Rica for the first time…let’s talk!...

10 July, 2025

EP 256 STARS, STRIPES & STORIES: A 4TH OF JULY SPECIAL

Join me for an historic, patriotic and poetic look at this week’s holiday! ...

03 July, 2025

EP 255 FOOD STORY TWENTY-THREE

New cookbooks, new recipes, new cocktails….and a tribute to Chef Anne Burrell!...

26 June, 2025

<img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />

EP 254 HOW TO HAVE A NOT-SO-TERRIBLE DAY TODAY

Join me for a series of simple musings about how to have a better day – TODAY!...

19 June, 2025

<img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />

EP 253 VOICE AND VERSE: FOURTEENTH POETRY READ ALOUD

Reading poetry aloud brings me such joy! Come taste the words with me!...

12 June, 2025

<img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />

EP 252 ChatGPT WROTE THIS EPISODE (SERIOUSLY)

Even the title….tune in to hear my reaction to some fabulous AI scripts!...

05 June, 2025

EP 251 SKIN IN THE GAME: A 70-YEAR-OLD MAN’S SEARCH FOR YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN

I welcome writer John Koten to talk about his journey through women’s anti-aging products....

29 May, 2025

<img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />

EP 250 A SIXTH CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF

I have some questions for myself….and you! Take a listen and answer with me then ask your friends and family!...

22 May, 2025

EP 249 A CREATIVE POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE

A Party Attendee and an Emcee tell graduation stories. Spoiler alert….they’re both me!...

15 May, 2025

<img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" data-src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image lazyload" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" data-sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640/360;" /><noscript><img width="640" height="360" src="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic.png 640w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-300x169.png 300w, https://www.tcafterdarkpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AI-TC-Generic-539x303.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />

EP 248 TC’S 53 OR SO RULES FOR LIFE

What are you daily life rules? We all have them! If you don’t think you have any, listen to this then ask those closest to you! ...

08 May, 2025