In this episode I explore the wide world of escapism. This concept is a bit ambiguous as it can make life suck more or less depending on its uses. During this episode I explore my early adventures in escapism and explain why creating escapism for others tends to drain the escapism magic from your end product. Lastly, I endeavor to explore how one might strike a balance between escapism and reality. Can it be done?

Music featured includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Escape Plan by Blue Hallways

Civilization Theme by Jeff Briggs

Give Me A Break by Allen Mayes  

No More Looking For Escapes by Cant Stop The Daggers    

This episode contains adult language; listener discretion is advised. If you have comments please email them to nicnacjak at gamil dot com.

This episode takes you back 6 to 7 years when Nincacjak was starting his senior year in High School. If you think he faces insurmountable social barriers today, just wait till you hear what he faced several years ago. This episode serves to expand the description of the problems discussed in "The Lament of the Lonely Isolationist Geek” and give listeners a better idea of how Nicnacjak has (or hasn't) evolved since his teens. It also features the modern tragic tale of “Bible Reading Girl”.

The issues with the blogpage have been fixed thanks to the great community on the Libsyn Forums. Once more, this episode contains adult language; listener discretion is advised. If you have comments please email them to nicnacjak at gamil dot com.

Music Featured Includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Once Bitten Twice Shy by Manuel Da Costa

My School Days by James Wills

If This Geek Ruled The World by Geoff Smith

In this episode I examine the origins of my social discomfort. Building on the concepts put forth in "Realistically Faithful”. I question the static nature of my social discomfort. Is it a ridged limitation of mine or is this a dynamic limitation that can be worked around? Is it realistic to search for a geeky soul mate or am I setting unrealistic goals?

This episode features strong language; listener discretion is advised

Music Featured Includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Night in the City / Isolation by Joe Mieczkowski

Why am I a Geek? By Al Phlipp and The Woo Team

I wish you love by A Band Called Quinn

It Can Get Lonely in My Mansion by Lemon Demon

Geeks in Love by Lemon Demon

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In this potentially oxymoronic episode I explore the possibly of being faithful in a realistic way. My theory is that if you are realistic in your approach to life and the goals you set for said life you will achieve a greater since of consequence thus making life suck less.

This episode features strong language; listener discretion is advised

Music Featured Includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Effects of Sunshine 880 South

Hope to see another day BELIEVE

Truth A Band Called Quinn

Im A Realist the cribs

In the 17^th episode of the Nicnacjak.com Podcast's second season I explore ways to make life suck less by improving the social environment. I explore the role of the passersby, friends and family. I also offer a few tips for those of us that despise all of the aforementioned people and wish to cope with them sans that nasty murder business

Some strong language again in this one; listener discretion is advised.

Music featured includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Wishing the World Away by Rhyn

I Hate Everyone by Get Set Go

In this episode I take a look at the history of currency. Why do we need money anyway and just what is value? I also frame this philosophical questions in the current global finical crisis. What went wrong and what can we as consumers do to stop this from happening in the future? Being smart with money is yet another thing we can do to make life/the world suck less.

Some strong language again in this one; listener discretion is advised.

Music featured includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Music, Motorcycles and Money by Gary Dean Jennings

Gas Money by Billy Bourbon

Where dat Money Go? by David Ippolito

In this episode I take the desire for consequence and meaning discussed in previous episodes and discuss how we can find these things in the struggle to make life better or suck less depending on your proffered phrasing. I mention the importance of setting realistic gaols and doing all in your power to make you life suck less.

Some strong language in this one again; listener discretion is advised

Music featured includes:

Raindrop Rhapsody by Option 42

Spring will come by Alan Lauris

Wishing the World Away by Rhyn

As long as the world is turning by Beatrice Ericsson

Please send comments or questions to nicnacjak at gmail dot com

This episode starts out with me expressing annoyance over the "green” movement. The conversation evolves to include questions like: What is meaning? And, can the existence or lack thereof of god be proven? It is an intriguing evolution to say the least.

Adult language worked its way back into this one so listener distraction is advised.

Music used includes

The Nicnacjak.com Podcast Theme Raindrop Rhapsody by Option42

Hippie Girl by Electrobuddha

The Beginning of the End of the World by The Free Press

Pen & Teller BS Theme

Meaning by Samllfish Adventures

They Won't Be Speaking English When I Die-John Garza

Please send comments or questions to nicnacjak at gmail dot com