Pop Xulture Newsletter # 41

Introducing the “But Keep Your Stories Closer” Podcast! 2/19/26

Hey Friends, I’m excited to announce my new podcast called “But Keep Your Stories Closer” wherever you get your podcasts!!

Think about how myths and tales have influenced humanity throughout history and how stories play a huge role in our everyday life. Much of how we enjoy life, succeed at work, engage with friends, learn, and help others understand our point of view is through stories and storytelling.

So shouldn’t there be a podcast explaining (and telling stories) about all that? The answer is “no,” and yet, I’m doing it anyway.

Check out “But Keep Your Stories Closer” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio and more!

Fortunately (for you), I’ll have friends on telling their craziest and funniest workplace tales. It turns out ordinary people have some of the most extraordinary stories! And thankfully (for me) my wife is co-producing so it will actually be interesting.

Season 1 is focused on the theme of occupations (like jobs, not invading countries). And oddly enough, Episode 1 (the incredibly wittily titled “New Hire Story-entation”) serves as an introduction. I tell stories from my first job and current position, give some background, explain the premise, and attempt humor. We may even learn a little something about our real purpose in having a job.

I know, I know, I’m a talker, but it’s only 17 minutes. And that includes a “Read It and Weep” segment which covers media we’re consuming. Will you do me the honor of just trying it out? Sure, there’s a lot to lose, but let’s call it an IOU. We’ll tell stories about it later.

Did I mention it’s only 17 minutes?

Thanks for listening!

In Him,

-Chris (the [podcasting] Bearded Wonder) Fogle