Bonus Episode: Interviewing Otto | A very short interview with my son and dog.

In this special bonus episode of Born to Ramble, Otto and I test out our new “set” in our first ever primetime interview.

We discuss life's biggest questions, including:

His favorite book

His favorite TV show

Swimming lessons 🏊

Chocolate 🍫

Orange pop 🍊

If you've ever talked to a preschooler, you know conversations rarely go according to plan.

In This Episode

00:00 Welcome to Born to Ramble

00:40 Meet Otto, my first guest ever

01:20 Swimming lessons

02:10 Favorite books

02:45 Sonic vs. Grizzly

03:30 Chocolate is the best food

04:00 Signing off, Sir

About Born to Ramble

Born to Ramble podcast features audio essays and stories by me, Nikki Settelmeyer, and others. I love creative non-fiction, memoir, and hilarious real stories with a sprinkling of tragedy. Special episodes delve into the “Craft of Writing.” I love writing and I love talking about it. I love talking. #voice

“Hosted by writer, children's author, and creative writing instructor Nikki Settelmeyer, each episode explores the funny, messy, and meaningful moments that make up everyday life—from corporate burnout and midlife reinvention to parenting adventures and the stories hiding in ordinary moments.” –Anonymous

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