This is My Thing
This is My Thing
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This Is My Thing explores the ways we find and bring joy into our lives. It’s about the things we do not because it’s a job or a necessity, but simply because we love to do them. You’ll meet a guy who finds satisfaction in using his metal detector to find other people’s lost objects and you’ll hear from a group of retired ladies who started a ukulele band just because it sounded fun. And that’s just the start.
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The podcast delves into various themes centered around joy and personal interests, with episodes featuring topics such as metal detecting, vintage railroading, tattoos, sword fighting, curling, ukulele music, lumber milling, and flag football, highlighting unique stories and experiences from diverse guests.
This Is My Thing explores the ways we find and bring joy into our lives. It’s about the things we do not because it’s a job or a necessity, but simply because we love to do them.
You’ll meet a guy who finds satisfaction in using his metal detector to find other people’s lost objects and you’ll hear from a group of retired ladies who started a ukulele band just because it sounded fun. And that’s just the start.
This Is My Thing is supported by Fox Service Company.
On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Cory Squires about his love of whittling and woodcarving.
We’ll talk with Cory about his whittling origin story (his grandfather handed him a knife and a block of wood when he was bored as a child), his history with the practice, what he likes to carve (mostly funny animals and pop culture figures), which parts of the house he’s allowed to whittle in, and what it all means to him.
This is My Thing is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast by making a donation at supportthispodcast.org
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