A Fireside Chat

Ryan McCormick
  • 4.6 (27)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Bimonthly

This is a podcast about life, love, pop culture, and everything in between. A conversation is a powerful thing, so let's have one around the fire.

  1. 2d ago

    Thoughts And Prayers

    This week we are gonna bypass the anonymous box for one week because I have ALOT to tell to you about.  Some serious. Some silly. Some in between. It's been a whirlwind few weeks since we last chatted so I appreciate your continued support of the shows erratic schedule and  my incessant babbling. Now some thoughts that I forget to put into audio form... I hope the World Cup ends in a tie. I hope there is no winner. This is what we deserve. F soccer. I couldn't imagine living in a world where I cared about a train named Big Boy and gave a shit about it passing through my town but to each his own. Are you that bored with your life and the infinite number of things to watch on television? Do you not have any family or friends that you could spend time with? You do you but I think trains are stupid and trains named after a failed fast food franchise are even stupider. The left lane is for people who actually have somewhere to be and know how the gas pedal works. If you're afraid of accelerating, please get a bus pass and get the hell off the road.  Does anyone actually read these descriptions? Who could ever know or care? Thanks for listening! Opening Song: Rolling In The Crazy by DJ Petro Closing Cover Song:  Love (Kendrick Lamar) by CHVRCHES We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 46m

  2. Jun 19

    My Own Worst Enemy

    Hello!      Your podcast hero is back with another fresh episode for your ear holes!  This week, I'm catching you up on all the ways in which i'm failing at life. This includes my failure at road rage, my failure to use the internet comment section correctly, and I get the neighbors I've dreamed of but don't appreciate it.  Also I'll tell you about my recent trips to the movie theater and we talk childhood memories, the power of music, and Dr. S checks in via voicemail with some insights and wisdom. A supercharged extended episode for your summer vacation! Thanks for listening! Opening Song: Insensitive by Jan Arden Closing Cover Song: It Must Have Been Love (Roxette) by Andie Case & Alex Goot We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    2h 11m

  3. May 9

    Staying Alive At 45

    Hello! I hope you're doing well. It's been a little while since we spoke and I"m happy to spend an hour and some change with you. This week is mainly just a check in and a catch up.  I"ve been dealing with some stress with my future living situation and my body has been slowly turning against mefrom the inside out. I'll tell you all about it and pepper in some voicemails from an AFC legend and a very difficult to answer WYR. Let's get to it. Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers! Thanks for listening! WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 23m

  4. Mar 28

    Funeral For A Friend

    Hello again,  It's like two shows in one this week. Up first, we dive into the mailbag for lots of movie talk, your advice for my colonoscopy conundrum and I find a new appreciation for Sting...sort of. Then the second half of the show is really just for me but you're welcome to listen in. I have a very candid and honest discussion with myself about a situation I have to deal with this week. I talk through my emotions and thoughts as I prepare to say goodbye to a dear friend. Opening song - Float by Jay Som ft. Jim Adkins  Closing Cover Song - Rainbow Connection by Weezer ft. Haley Williams WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 37m

  5. Feb 28

    Audible Anarchy

    The title of this one says it all.  Some updates on everything, some movie recommendations, and some topics from the anonymous box...sort of. And a handful of voicemails that slipped through the cracks. Thanks for your patience and support and most of all THANKS FOR LISTENING! Opening song - Sleepwalker by The Wallflowers Closing Cover Song - Don't Be Cruel by Billy Swann WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 40m

  6. Jan 3

    Cold Feet

    New year, same old AFC This week's show is bookended by two stories about how my year ended and began in not so great fashion. In between, I discuss a whole bunch of movies and TV shows that I've watched, some topics from the anonymous box including an update from our last episode and I reminisce about a time I got drunk off beer and ruined a role playing game. All this and much much more Happy new year and thanks for listening! Opening song -Winter by Nick Phoenix Closing Cover Song - Don't Fear The Reaper by Amazonica Thanks for listening! WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 51m

  7. 12/07/2025

    Crossing A Line

    Its the last episode of the year (probaly) and we are doing some WYR, talking about Halloween decorations staying up too long and a listener wants to know if their therapist crossed a line.  I certainly have some thoughts on this matter but I want to hear what AFC Nation thinks so feel free to weigh in with your opinions in all the usual places. All this and much much more. Thanks for listening! Opening song -Don't Tell The Boys by Petey USA Closing Cover Song - Happy Together by Floor Cry Thanks for listening! WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365

    1h 34m

  8. 11/15/2025

    Season Of Healing

    This week I'm discussing some shows I've been watching, tackle some listener topics from the anonymous box and reminisce about my elementary school bully. Opening song - Need A Ride by Kathleen Edwards Closing Cover Song - A Long Long Time by Brandi Carlisle  Thanks for listening! WE NOW HAVE AN INSTAGRAM FOR THE SHOW.  SEARCH AFIRESIDECHATPODCAST ON INSTAGRAM FOR PICS GIVING CONTEXT TO THE SHOW TOPICS. GIVE US A FOLLOW FOR FUTURE UPDATES. We now have a hotline where you can call 24/7 and tell me anything and everything on your mind. Leave your questions, comments, homework assignments and any other emotional outbursts you may have! No restrictions. No limits. Your topics. Your questions. Your voice. Hope to hear from you all soon. AFC Hotline: 412-440-8365 The anonymous box is your direct path to let your voice be heard on the show. IT'S COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL AND ANONYMOUS.  The link is pinned to the top of the shows social media pages. This podcast could not be possible without the amazing anonymous contributions of listeners like you!

    1h 25m
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This is a podcast about life, love, pop culture, and everything in between. A conversation is a powerful thing, so let's have one around the fire.

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  • Creator
    Ryan McCormick
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    361
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    A Fireside Chat