No Left Field

Rowena Richie and Jason Patent
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Philosophy

The show for busting boundaries and expanding possibilities.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Non-Linear Faith

    Following last week’s season premiere, where "God came up a lot," Jason and Rowena take a step back to provide some critical context behind their spiritual foundations. Digging into an archival discussion originally recorded seven months prior, Jason shares his evolution from childhood to finding an aspirational role model in Jesus and the Episcopalian tradition. Later, Jason and Rowena reflect on the current timeline (May 29, 2026), discussing Jason’s professional setbacks that feel like a "clogged barf tunnel," and how hitting absolute rock bottom in the past has opened the doors to unexpected professional abundance. A few highlights: The "Barf Tunnel" of Life: Rowena and Jason unpack this vivid metaphor for the deeply unpleasant, messy, and painful life experiences that are tough to go through but inevitably bear fruit on the other side.The Anti-Jesus Armor: Growing up as an agnostic scientists’ kid in a conservative Montana town, Jason felt excluded by zealously religious peers, nurturing a deeply anti-Christian stance until an epiphany in Beijing decades later forced a radical reassessment.Professional Challenges and Spiritual Desperation: Jason recounts past times when professional challenges have left him feeling desperate for God’s help.The Waiting Game: Back in the present, Jason opens up about the suffocating weight of feeling thwarted in doing the work he’s meant to do, and how spirituality is helping him through.If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    1h 19m

  2. May 26

    New Life Frames

    Welcome to Season 2 of No Left Field! A few months after our Season 1 finale, Rowena and Jason are back. Moving through the "muck" of recent challenges, Rowena celebrates her partner Ed being cancer-free following a major surgery, while Jason navigates the emotional roller coaster of a grueling full-time job search. We explore the pitfalls of "future tripping," the art of care partnering, and what it means to "hug the midline" and find presence amid uncertainty. Key Takeaways: Hugging the Midline: Learning to gather our energy and regroup when life spins out of balance.The Power of Presence: Overcoming anticipatory grief and job search rejection by staying anchored in the current moment.Community as an Anchor: Why listening to the people who love us most is the ultimate tool for resilience. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    1h 8m

  3. Jan 16

    Navigating Lengthy Feats

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the nitty gritty of enduring long journeys, both literal and figurative: ultramarathons, outsourcing our brains, and care-partnering. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    1h 33m

  4. Jan 5

    Noodling Lovebomb Friction

    In this episode…what on earth is lovebombing? Why does it matter where a story begins? And how is it that a bird in the hand really is worth two in the bush? If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    27 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Noel Listening Fun

    Post-episode news flash: Metallica did *not* perform “Carol of the Bells.” The referenced version of the song is by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (which Jason *was* familiar with). It’s not Rowena’s fault: early .mp3s of the song were mislabeled with Metallica as the artist, and the misattribution stuck. Songs mentioned during the episode: All I Want for Christmas Is You — Mariah CareyAway in a Manger — traditionalBaby, It’s Cold Outside — an updated, post-#metoo version by John Legend and Kelly ClarksonCarol of the Bells — Trans-Siberian OrchestraChristmas Bells Are Ringing — Nat King ColeChristmas in Hollis — Run-D.M.C.Christmas Wrapping — The WaitressesCozy Little Christmas — Katy PerryDo They Know It’s Christmas? — Band Aid [UGH UGH UGH UGH…Jason did end up writing to local radio station KOIT pleading with them to stop. Playing. This. Song…]Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer — Elmo & PatsyHandel's Messiah, especially the Hallelujah ChorusHark! The Herald Angels Sing — traditionalHappy Xmas (War Is Over) — John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Harlem Community ChoirLittle Drummer Boy — for KING + COUNTRY / Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band / Pink MartiniI Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas (Hippo Hero) — Gayla PeeveyOne More Sleep — Leona LewisO Holy Night — Celine Dion rendition; Mariah Carey’s version was also mentionedPeace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy — Bing Crosby & David BowieRiver — Joni Mitchell (Sarah McLachlan cover noted)Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells original) — Pink Martini versionSilver Bells — Dean MartinSleigh Ride — The RonettesUnder the Mistletoe — Kelly Clarkson & Brett EldredgeWelcome Christmas — from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”White Winter Hymnal — Pentatonix (Fleet Foxes original)Winter Wonderland — Johnny Mathis / EurythmicsYou’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch — Thurl RavenscroftAlbums mentioned: A Charlie Brown Christmas — Vince Guaraldi TrioJoy to the World — Pink MartiniA Very Special Christmas — Various If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    1h 21m

  6. 11/17/2025

    New Living Frequencies (Welcome!)

    In this episode we get into the origins of the podcast, the blessings of being out of work, and the joys of cancer. If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast and give us a 5-star rating. It will help others find us. And please drop us a line: noleftfield@gmail.com

    27 min
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The show for busting boundaries and expanding possibilities.

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  • Creator
    Rowena Richie and Jason Patent
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 No Left Field
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