Behind Beautiful Things

Amid the sea of podcasts full of people just talking, the stripped-down approach at work in SAD TIMES is never heavy-handed or intentionally guided by the pain of others. It’s just thoughtfully engaging conversation. Where it goes—sometimes a tragedy and sometimes a detasseling commiseration—follows the lead of the guest each week. For the most part, Kevin follows, and as a host, he is a mindful listener, full of conversational wit and anecdotal riffage. We’re just hangin out here, ya see. The only real agenda, if there is one at all, is to be open. And that’s pretty great, to say the least….

Behind Beautiful Things is a thoughtful podcast that creates space for honest conversations with authentic people about real struggles and growth. Kevin approaches his guests with curiosity, care, & depth, which allows for meaningful dialogue rather than surface-level discussion. It was an honor to be a guest & to explore creativity, resilience, self-compassion, & working with the inner critic & anxiety in such an open & reflective way. I’m grateful for the integrity Kevin brings to these conversations.

Been a follower for a while. Kevin does a great job on this show listening and asking the important questions. Feels organic and I think Kevin missed his calling as a therapist. Keep up the Great work.

What a breathe of fresh air to hear people being open, and airing out their issues in an effort to heal others. Listening to other people's experiences and coping mechanisms really puts some of my own personal issues in perspective and helps to think outside my own head.