In this episode, Emerson explores why people put themselves through the physically demanding experience of a run. Is it the flow state in running, the desire to feel untethered, or is it something else entirely?

Produced by Emerson Prentice

Matthew Mettias reads his piece “When the Light Turns Green”, about finding new people to call home. Following his reading, is an interview about how the piece came to be, and a near death experience.

Music by Blue Dot Sessions:

Beyond the Cranberry House - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/377711

Pop Vibration - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355650"

Frontana - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355502

Gtks - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355189

KeoKeo - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/354689

Vulcan Street - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/354686

Milkwood - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355191

Felt Lining - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355412

Dawn Line Approaching - https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/355511

On a school trip re-enacting the past, Coco tries to find themselves in the magic beyond who they are supposed to be.

In this episode, Author Lydia Conklin reads "Pioneer" a short story from Rainbow Rainbow, their collection of stories about queer, gender-nonconforming, and trans characters.

Produced by Alana Esposito