18 August 2014 | 6:13 pm
Length: 1:34:33

097: Kelly Makes an Ode

Octagon Discussion Table: Gratitude After reading her beat poem, "Ode," Kelly and her guests Rick Overton, Dylan Brody, and Chris Bonno discuss Thanksgiving memories, how gratitude transforms one's life and how the Macy's Day Parade has always been a piece of shit. Logan Heftel spins some tunes by Rick Overton, John Elliott, and Dan Bern.

18 August 2014 | 6:13 pm
Length: 1:33:38

096: Kelly Makes the Turn

Kelly ponders what Autumn means for us all in her essay, "The Turn." Her guest Peter Maguire discusses his book, Thai Stick: Surfers, Scammers and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade. Music by John Elliott and Tracy Newman.

18 August 2014 | 6:11 pm
Length: 1:35:09

095: Kelly Peels Another Layer

Kelly reads her newest essay, "The Onion," takes calls from friends and listeners - with topics as wide ranging as pit bulls, gluten-free vaginas, how Kelly's dad actually got something wrong, and what it takes to be truly happy - while her in studio guests, Bobbie Oliver, Rosie Tran and Alex Stein bring their funny and deep insights to the moment. Logan spins three great Eric Kufs' songs.

18 August 2014 | 6:10 pm
Length: 1:33:59

094: Octagon Discussion Table: Acceptance

Kelly read her newest essay, "The Hat." Rick Overton, Dave Rubin and Amy Englehardt joined Kelly for a conversation about the idea of Acceptance. Ultimately, they had to accept that no matter where they started, they ended up having to accept that the world is fucked up. Logan played Adil Omar, Cary Cooper and Katie Goodman.

18 August 2014 | 6:10 pm
Length: 1:34:08

093: Kelly Reads Her Note to Self

Today Kelly reads her newest essay, "Note to Self," talks the nation down from thinking that this weekend is the end of summer, and then takes a few calls from you, the trusty listeners of WFAD. Music by Chris Trapper, John Elliott, and Billy Stewart.

18 August 2014 | 6:09 pm
Length: 1:29:18

092: Kelly and Rain Pryor Talk About Vaginas - Shocking!

Kelly and her guest Rain Pryor talk about needing to speak their truths, their relationship to standup comedy, that Richard Pryor does NOT live in Rain's vagina, and chin hairs. At the beginning of the show Kelly reads her newest essay, "Avalanche," and at the end of the show they take a call from a lovely listener. Music by Mercedes Sosa, Tin Pan Band and Travis & Shook.

18 August 2014 | 6:06 pm
Length: 1:35:44

091: Kelly Gets All Transformy

Kelly's guest is Kyle Cease Transformational Comedian. They discuss leaps of faith, reframing one's past, and how it really all is in your mind. Kelly reads her essay, "Finding Voice" and plays some Eric Schwartz, Adil Omar and Katie Goodman.

18 August 2014 | 6:03 pm
Length: 1:32:50

090: Octagon Table Discussion: Place

Kelly reads her newest essay, "You Are Here," and then is joined by Rick Overton, Chris Bonno and Erin Brown in a funny and free-wheeling discussion about maps, traveling, wilderness, unspoken rules of places, the mind...oh, the places they go. Music by John Elliot, Rick Overton and Dan Bern. John Elliott - "Feet To The Fire" Rick Overton - "Happy Go Lucky" Dan Bern - "Time To Live"

18 August 2014 | 6:02 pm
Length: 1:29:16

089: Kelly Jumps into the Zeitgeist

Peter Joseph of the Zeitgeist Movement is Kelly's guest. Kelly and Peter discuss what the world might the like if we really did wake up from the American Dream. Kelly reads her poem False Idol too.

18 August 2014 | 5:58 pm
Length: 1:36:03

088: The Wisdom of Trees

Kelly shares her essay Wisdom of Trees about her awakening to self while in the woods. She then takes calls from friends and listeners around the theme of staying grounded in this crazy, greedy, celebrity saturated world. Eric Kufs provides music from his new release.