Best Aaron Kling Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 25 - Pete Samargia: Coaching for The Frost & Comparing Skaters and Goalies Development Timing 33:26

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Pete Samargia is BACK for his second appearance on the podcast! Since last year, Pete has become the goalie coach for the Minnesota Frost in the PWHL. We talk about that experience so far and also comparing the timing of goalie's skill development compared to skaters through the youth hockey journey.…

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Ep. 24 - Ben Monahan: Last Cut from Top Team and Parent Complaints/Concerns 46:09

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We welcome back Ben Monahan to the podcast this week! Ben works at The Base Sports Performance in New Hope, MN, has experience coaching youth and high school hockey, and also works as an advisor for hockey players around the Twin Cities metro. We discuss how to handle being the first ones cut from a top team as a first year, whether or not to play …

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Ep. 23 - Aaron Wilbur: The Coaches Site 38:02

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After our holiday break, we are lucky to be joined by Aaron Wilbur, the founder of The Coaches Site. The Coaches Site has revolutionized how coaches at all levels connect, learn, and grow. Aaron shares his journey from coaching in the BCHL, to starting a coaching conference that eventually led to the creation of The Coaches Site. This is an awesome…

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Ep. 22 - Miles Death: Interviewing the Host 58:00

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Role reversal for this week's episode! Mikey Spencer (Wayzata HS JV Head Coach) joins us and assumes the podcast host role for this week and interviews regular host, Miles Death. Miles grew up in Plymouth, MN playing youth and high school hockey for Wayzata. He is currently a Varsity Assistant Coach at Wayzata HS and the Director of Hockey Operatio…

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Ep. 21 - John O'Sullivan - Changing the Game Project 48:01

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The podcast is BACK with Season 2! We bring on John O'Sullivan this week from Changing the Game Project. John was a collegiate and professional soccer player, before becoming a collegiate soccer coach at the University of Vermont. 12 years ago, he founded Changing the Game Project, aimed at educating youth sports coaches and parents to create a mor…

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Ep. 20 - High School Coaches Panel: Pat O'Leary, Dave Brown, and Sean Bloomfield 1:07:54

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What would you change about HS hockey? That is the question we ask Pat O'Leary (Wayzata), Dave Brown (Rogers), and Sean Bloomfield (Chanhassen) on this week's podcast. This is a great, honest conversation about the need to evolve our great sport in Minnesota. We agree MN HS hockey is the best, but can it adapt and grow?…

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PLAYING FAST #5 - "Systems" in Youth Hockey 16:18

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The podcast joins Ben Monahan and Pat O'Leary to discuss when and if we should be teaching systems in youth hockey.By Miles Death

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Ep. 19 - Chris Harrington: Talking Mite Hockey with WYHA's Mite Coach of the Year 49:56

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The 2023-2024 Wayzata Mite Coach of the Year is Chris Harrington. Chris has coached mites for five years now at Wayzata, and also serves on the Mite Player Development Committee. Chris embodies everything we want in our mite coaches. He understands making it fun is the top priority, brings positive energy that signals to the kids that their coaches…

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Ep. 18 - Johan Kling: IIHF Study on Ideal Game Formats for Development 53:40

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What is the ideal game format for U8-U14 players for their development as hockey players? An IIHF study tries to answer this question and we analyze and discuss it on this episode. To add to the conversation, we invited Johan Kling on the podcast this week. Johan grew up in Sweden has a unique perspective on comparing the Swedish development model …

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Ep. 17 - Steve Johnson: Late Bloomer, and Coming Back to Coach Your HS Team 43:00

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Steve Johnson is in his third year coaching at his alma mater, Minnetonka HS. Steve graduated from Minnetonka in 2012, and wasn't a highly sought after HS player. He played one year in Aberdeen in the NAHL, and one year in Omaha in the USHL. Having success in junior hockey, he earned a scholarship at The University of Minnesota. Steve is back in Mi…

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Ep. 16 - Kurt Davis: 13 Seasons of Professional Hockey with a Wayzata Beginning 30:03

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Kurt Davis is in his 13th season playing professionally in Europe. He's played in Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Norway. Before turning pro, Kurt was a standout at Minnesota St. - Mankato, and a Wayzata Trojan before that. Kurt talks about his strong group at Wayzata that helped build the tradition of success there, and what it means to love the gam…

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Ep. 15 - Cory Laylin: A Unique Perspective from a Lifetime in Hockey 54:37

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Cory Laylin is the Assistant Coach for the University of St. Thomas Men's Hockey team. Cory has coached at the D1, D3, Professional, High School, and Youth hockey levels. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the podcast this week. We discuss youth hockey development, the college recruiting process, and much more. Thank you to Cory for …

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Ep. 14 - Judd Stauss: East Grand Forks Hockey Model 1:01:00

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The podcast brings in Judd Stauss this week to discuss youth hockey development. Judd is the Development Coordinator at East Grand Forks Youth Hockey and brings a ton of experience to the table. Judd is from EGF and played college hockey at Denver University. EGF does some really unique things in their youth hockey organization when compared to the…

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PLAYING FAST #4 - Shortening the Bench? 15:00

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Pat O'Leary and Ben Monahan join this episode of PLAYING FAST to discuss whether or not it is ever acceptable to shorten the bench in youth hockey. We discuss certain scenarios it might be a useful tool, such as disciplinary reasons.By Miles Death

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Ep. 13 - Lambert Brown: Improving the Player Experience 55:44

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Lambert Brown is the head football coach at Wayzata High School. He also works as an Achievement Specialist within the HS, working with kids each and every day. Lambert is an expert in diversity & equity in sport, and improving the player experience for our athletes. If you are a coach of any sport, this episode is for you. Being equipped with tool…

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Ep. 12 - Jake Parenteau: Staying Mindful and Strategies for your Mental Game 35:35

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Jake Parenteau joins for this week's episode. Jake grew up in Chisago Lakes, and worked his way through three years of junior hockey to earn a spot playing for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Jake is now the Director of Operations at The Base Sports Performance in New Hope, MN.By Miles Death

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Ep. 11 - Pat O'Leary: Leading the Wayzata Trojans 42:05

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Head coach of the Wayzata High School boys hockey team Pat O'Leary joins the podcast this week! Pat graduated from Armstrong High School in 1998 and went on to play four years at the University of Minnesota, winning a national championship in 2002. Pat is also owner of Individual Skills Clinics, the sponsor of the podcast!…

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PLAYING FAST #3 - When Should We Start Working On PP/PK? 15:57

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On this episode of PLAYING FAST, Pat O'Leary and Ben Monahan join to discuss the proper age we should start working on special teams in youth hockey. We also discuss the best way to work on special teams in a youth hockey setting!By Miles Death

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PLAYING FAST #2 - How Many Games Should We Play? 12:24

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Our second episode of PLAYING FAST we discuss how many games each level of youth hockey should play for optimal development. Ben Monahan joins to provide discussion and input!By Miles Death

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Ep. 10 - Dani Cameranesi: From College Titles to Olympic Gold 40:56

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Dani Cameranesi joins the podcast this week! Dani won two national titles at the University of Minnesota in 2015 & 2016, and then went on to win an Olympic gold medal in 2018. She has been an amazing leader for the development of professional women's hockey. Don't miss this episode if you are an aspiring young female hockey player, or a hockey fan …

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Ep. 9 - Danny Heath: Project Hockey and Training at Home 46:25

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The IS Hockey Podcast is so lucky to sit down with Danny Heath this week! Danny is the owner of Project Hockey, a guided practice at home training platform. He also grew up in Glendale, AZ and was lucky enough to have elite coaches throughout his youth hockey days. He earned a scholarship to Minnesota St. - Mankato and currently resides in Lakevill…

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Ep. 8 - Jordan Leopold: Making the Hard Decisions 50:44

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Jordan Leopold joins to discuss younger hockey days playing in the Armstrong Hockey Association, making some difficult decisions throughout his hockey career, and getting back into coaching high school hockey. Jordan is a NCAA national champion, Hobey Baker winner, and multi-year ex-NHL professional. Don't miss this episode!…

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Ep. 7 - Rick Beckfeld: Founding Individual Skills 39:46

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The founder of Individual Skills Clinics joins the podcast this week to discuss the history of I Skills, all about the scouting process, and raising two elite athletes: a figure skater, and a hockey player.By Miles Death

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Ep. 6 - Hans Skulstad: Mental Fitness in Hockey 50:10

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Hans Skulstad, a licensed therapist, joins to discuss how working on your mental game is like hiring a different type of skills coach. Hans brings his wealth of experience and expertise, specifically tailored to the unique challenges faced by hockey players, coaches, and parents throughout their hockey journey. In this episode, we uncover the psych…

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PLAYING FAST - When Should We Start Body Checking? 10:59

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PLAYING FAST is a new series within The Individual Skills Hockey Podcast that takes 10 minutes to discuss a singular topic. On this episode, we bring back Ben Monahan to discuss the proper age to start body checking in hockey.By Miles Death

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Ep. 5 - Brad Podiak: Comparing Girls and Boys Hockey 39:14

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Wayzata Girls HS Head Coach Brad Podiak sits down with us to chat about his background and upbringing in the Wayzata Community, his new role as the head coach of Wayzata Girls HS, comparing girls and boys hockey, and the overall state of girls and women's hockey in Minnesota.By Miles Death

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Ep. 4 - Dave Brown: Finding the Balance Between Winning and Development 40:39

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Dave Brown is the head boys hockey coach at Rogers High School. He is also the owner of The Base Sports Performance and Minnesota Lakers AAA. He joins to discuss three main topics: how The Base approaches player development, the balance between trying to win and long term development, and how his perspective on parenting hockey players has changed …

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Ep. 3 - Barry Karn: Skating Technique and the Glide Platform Training Method 1:00:40

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Barry Karn of Karn Skating Dynamics sits down with us to discuss skating technique, the importance of vision, and other topics as well! This is a don't miss episode!By Miles Death

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Ep. 2 - Pete Samargia: All Things Goalie Development 40:48

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We sit down with Pete Samargia of Attitude Goaltending to discuss all things goalie development. Pete played HS goalie for Eveleth-Gilbert, and went on to play for the University of Minnesota and Augsburg College. He now serves as the goalie coach for Wayzata HS, Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL, St. Cloud Norsemen in the NAHL, and Northstar Chr…

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Ep. 1 - Can you teach hockey sense? 27:00

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Ben Monahan joins to discuss all things hockey sense! We discuss strategies to foster an environment where players are developing their hockey sense, factors that contribute to a propensity to learn sense more quickly, and much more!By Miles

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 10: Nerotai 1:08:00

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How do you reschedule a missed dinner date? Join us for a ghost ship, the bitter made sweet, and an unexpected reunion. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written by Aaron Kling, produced and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editi…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 9: The Lunch Rush 58:50

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How do you end a war that hasn't started yet? Join us for yet another crime, a phenomenal burger, and a separation. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written by Aaron Kling, produced and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing a…

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Gastronaut S2, Episode 8: I Think You'll be Sorry Forever 1:15:29

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How do you turn a fruit into a weapon? Join us for a glass of spirits, a small war, and an unforgivable mistake. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling This episode of Gastronaut was written by Aaron Kling and Bernie Jean Schiebeling, produced and voice a…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 7: Date Night 50:56

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How do you relax from trauma? Join us for a bowl of Poke, tenderness, and something in the distance. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction by Bernie …

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Gastronaut Sides: Polity Yellow 18:05

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On today's bonus episode of Gastronaut: Polity Yellow's teenage crush and how opera cake made them homeless. Gastronaut Sides are minisodes from other character's perspectives. Take a look at the world of Gastronaut from the eyes of someone who isn't a disgraced food critic! Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with scri…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 6: The Spy Who Fed Me 1:03:00

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How do you entertain a private army? Join us for a trojan cookie, a throttling, and a showing of the critically acclaimed action-thriller Freightland. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, …

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 5: The Farm That Eats Itself 59:46

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How do you eat poison and not die? Join us for an exchange of stew, underground digs, and a silence that kills. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 4: Convalescence 50:07

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What do you have when you have nothing? Join us for the art of guerilla surgery, water soup, and unexpected gifts. Special thanks to TheKirkendall for his expertise on trauma medicine. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 3: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Louder 1:04:44

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What's the safest way to end a dinner date? Join us for a bad time a bad time a bad time. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction by Bernie Jean Schieb…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 2: Houseguests and Fish 50:44

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How do you keep your head dry in a city of rain? Join us for a taste changing beverage, a ballistic encounter, and a corner grocery store full of surprises. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron K…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 1: No Ethical Consumption 46:01

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What do cities look like on an alien world? Join us for the secret to the ultimate discount, how to walk in a city that hates you, dirty dishes and shared trauma. Gastronaut is back, Season 2 starts now. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut i…

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Gastronaut Episode 9: Eating Crow 59:12

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Oscar meets a celebrity at once bigger and more humble than himself. Oscar reviews prison food. Oscar remembers how to cry. Join us for the end of Gastronaut, Season 1. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acte…

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Gastronaut Episode 8: The Bar Tab of Damocles 56:29

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What's the best way to ruin your own life? Join us for a city in the stars, a night of light drinking, and (shockingly!) consequences. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script edit…

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Gastronaut Episode 7: Forbidden Snacks 47:06

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What drives a person to eat chapstick, marbles, and eyes? Join us for the inedible made edible, a terrible accident, and fraud. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and…

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Gastronaut Episode 6: Paying your Way 46:19

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What's the worst way to travel? Join us for a mountain of trash, an in-depth exploration of mealkits, and an incredible vista. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and …

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Gastronaut Episode 5: Escaping from the Rich and Famous 53:37

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How do you cook a dandelion while also escaping from captivity? Join us for a homemade meal, the Duke's true colors, and pain. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and …

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Gastronaut Episode 4: Dining with the Rich and Famous 41:33

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What's the best way to navigate the awkward social situation of being kidnapped? Join us for a culinary upbraiding, adorable robots, and 500% more dust than you could ever want. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and v…

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Gastronaut Episode 3: The Rails 40:35

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What's it like to travel from planet to planet on a first class ticket? Join us for jungle illusions, not-so-secret passageways, and a surprise guest appearance. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aa…

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Gastronaut Episode 2: Authenticity 37:35

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A look at the dishes that are currently taking the Core Worlds by storm. Join us for explosive mushrooms, life in the shadow of a space elevator, and disappointment. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with s…

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Gastronaut Episode 1: Cloudberry 42:12

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How does a food critic become a Gastronaut? Join us for high flying feasts, dark alleyways, and the end of a career. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling (This episode has been redone using improvements from Season 2. The original version is available f…