Episode 31: Hello Goodbye, Colbert

About this episode

The episode discusses themes of grief, personal struggles, and various societal issues, culminating in a reflection on Stephen Colbert's departure from the Ed Sullivan Theater.

This week I talk about grief, dreams that reopen old wounds, and the strange feeling of being pulled backward when you’re trying to move forward. I also get into finding comfort in Broadway soundtracks at work, internet toxicity over local news, a promising breakthrough in bowel cancer treatment, kids helping save bald eagle habitats, and the emotional end of Stephen Colbert’s run at the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

People in this episode

Host: Puddy

Topics covered

• grief
• dreams
• Broadway soundtracks
• internet toxicity
• bowl cancer treatment
• bald eagle habitats
• Stephen Colbert

Keywords

• grief
• dreams
• Broadway
• cancer treatment
• bald eagles
• Stephen Colbert
• internet toxicity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway, Ed Sullivan Theater

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