Episode 33: Who is Michael J. Puddy now?

About this episode

Michael J. Puddy reflects on personal growth and various cultural topics after 33 weeks of healing.

This week, a couple of unexpected dating app moments spark a surprising question: who is Michael J. Puddy now? After 33 weeks of working through heartbreak and healing behind the microphone, I reflect on what comes next when that chapter starts to close. I also talk about how the ending of Euphoria unexpectedly got me thinking about faith, the simple joy of ice cream birthday cake, a rare Knicks win while I was watching, my concerns about the upcoming He-Man movie, and a quick rant after a rude coworker sets me off.

People in this episode

Host: Michael J. Puddy

Topics covered

• dating apps
• self-reflection
• heartbreak
• pop culture
• sports
• movies

Keywords

• Michael J. Puddy
• dating apps
• Euphoria
• ice cream birthday cake
• Knicks
• He-Man movie
• heartbreak

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Knicks

Products: ice cream birthday cake

Books & works: Euphoria, He-Man movie

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