A Place to Stray

Stephen Ryan
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An ongoing personal project to force myself to semi-regularly (like every couple of weeks?) do something even a little bit expressive or creative. Expect random topics, an obvious lack of scripting, wandering focus, varying energy and questionable microphone quality. The only consistent thing will be the idiot saying it all!

  1. MAR 11

    Storygraphorisms

    Episode 25 of A Place to Stray. About 18 months ago, I made an episode about data presentation (thrilling, I know). Everyone yelled at me to stop using Goodreads, because I complained about the lack of graphs and data it provides, and to switch to Storygraph instead. I did that and have been a Storygrapher since. Now it's high time I yelled back. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 37m

  2. JAN 27

    Half a Life Away

    Episode 24 of A Place to Stray. How much of you at 13 years old self is still a part of your current self? That was a real person, with thoughts and opinions. And, if you're 26 like me, you've doubled that kid's experience of life. Maybe you've had the same thoughts I had, when I sat on that idea for a while. How much do you remember? And what would that kid think of you, if you were to meet? Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 16m

  3. 12/16/2025

    The Dog Dies In The End

    Episode 23 of A Place To Stray. Disclaimer: No animals, real or fictional, were harmed in the making of this episode. But like. Would you still listen if a fictional dog didn't make it through? And if you knew a dog was in it, would you want to know in advance whether they survive or not? Sure, there's a 90 minute episode in that premise. Whatever you say, Stephen. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 29m

  4. 11/17/2025

    The 1985 Episode

    Did you know that the release of Super Mario Bros on the NES is now closer to the Second World War than to the present day? Isn't that CRAZY? Isn't that NUTS? Isn't that INSANE? No? You don't think so? Not especially? I mean, 1985 was a long time ago now, you're right. But like... Isn't it BIZARRE? Enjoy an hour of that kind of insight, everyone. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 20m

  5. 10/20/2025

    A Delve Into Delphi

    Episode 21 of A Place to Stray. If you could speak to the gods and have them answer your questions or reveal the future, would you? For deities' minds are fundamentally different from our own, their words arcane and their prophecies cryptic. Entire mythological cycles are filled with those unfortunates who placed too much stock in a misunderstood prediction. Petitioners must keep their wits and be wary of the dangers. Entirely ignoring the warnings of the past, Stephen dives back in time for a divination from the divine. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 7m

  6. 09/22/2025

    In Dublin's Fair City...

    Episode 20 of A Place to Stray. Having returned to his home planet, Stephen decides to re-familiarize himself with the place through the power of song. He immediately falls down so many rabbit holes that he had to cut most of them before he even began recording. Welcome back to the show, everyone. Nothing has changed. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod.

    1h 23m

  7. 07/14/2025

    Mint and Conditions

    The unsung hero of the podcast, from the very first episode, has been the mint tea Stephen drinks to keep his throat alive while talking for (sometimes) hours. He realises he doesn't actually know that much about mint, and falls down a rabbithole. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 5m

  8. 06/16/2025

    Ep 18: Please Read and Watch Run With The Wind

    Episode 18 of A Place to Stray. This episode releases a week before Stephen's thesis. He is stressed, busy, overworking and undersleeping. It's the perfect time for him to revisit and try (very very badly) to explain one of his biggest sources of joy recently. And also 7 years ago? But also recently again. Haiji is the best character, no other opinions are valid. Follow the Instagram @placetostraypod

    1h 9m
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An ongoing personal project to force myself to semi-regularly (like every couple of weeks?) do something even a little bit expressive or creative. Expect random topics, an obvious lack of scripting, wandering focus, varying energy and questionable microphone quality. The only consistent thing will be the idiot saying it all!

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  • Creator
    Stephen Ryan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Ryan
  • Show Website
    A Place to Stray