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This is My Thing

Michael Lee
Mental Health
Meteorites
Flag Football
Lumber Milling
Curling
Friendship
Cowboy Golf
Triathlon
Encaustic Painting
Ukulele
Aggressive Roller Skating
Golf
Whittling
KUT
Texas
Austin Curling Club
Covid-19
Collecting
Lego
Team Saunders

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 j... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes34Foundeda year ago
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If you're a keen-eared This Is My Thing listener, you might notice that you've heard this episode about curling before. It was originally released in April of 2025, but we're putting it into your feed again for a couple of reasons. One is that we're ... more

On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Addie and Ben Ruth about their shared love of lightsabers and lightsaber choreography. We'll talk about all things Star Wars and lightsaber -- why they decided to start swinging pretend laser sw... more

On this episode of This Is My Thing, we’re talking with Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz about her dedication to pole dancing. She had her first lesson seven years ago, and quickly fell in love with the sport. Now she’s at the pole studio four days a week.

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Darren Henley
Ice manager at Curl Austin and fellow curler
Curl Austin
Episode: Curling! (Again!)
Addie Ruth
Global PR Director for Saber Guild, passionate about lightsaber choreography and Star Wars performance aspects.
Saber Guild
Episode: Lightsaber Choreography!
Ben Ruth
Local Costume Consular for Saber Guild in Austin, responsible for ensuring quality costumes during performances.
Saber Guild
Episode: Lightsaber Choreography!
Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz
Pole dancing enthusiast and instructor
Episode: Pole Dancing!
Chuck Loesch
Competitive Barbershop Quartet Singer
Episode: Barbershop Quartet!
Fran Rush
A member of Chorus Austin with a lifelong passion for choral singing.
Chorus Austin
Episode: Choral Singing!
Jean Nelson
Passionate glass blower who has been practicing for 15 years
Episode: Glass Blowing!
Aida Cerda Prajak
Founder of the Austin Pen Club
Episode: Fountain Pens!
Cindy Miller
Episode: Fountain Pens!

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Michael Lee
Host of This Is My Thing, he guides listeners through a variety of engaging stories centered on personal interests and hobbies.

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Curling! (Again!)
Q: What was it like curling with your grandfather?
It was an enriching experience, curling with a seasoned curler and learning from him at a young age.
Curling! (Again!)
Q: Is there anything therapeutic about curling for you?
Yes, it allows me to escape from work and personal stress, providing a great space to focus and forget the outside world.
Curling! (Again!)
Q: What does curling do for your brain and for your heart?
Curling is both physically demanding and mentally relaxing; it allows for intense focus and provides cardio benefits.
Lightsaber Choreography!
Q: What does performing with lightsabers do for you both emotionally?
Addie and Ben share that it creates joy, excitement, and a connection with the audience, especially children, making their efforts meaningful and rewarding.
Lightsaber Choreography!
Q: What are some of your inspirations when coming up with choreographies or costumes?
Ben explains they draw inspiration from various media, adapting fights from shows like The Witcher and using a simple nine-point system for their choreography.

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Exploring passion-driven hobbies and personal joys, this podcast highlights various unique interests and the fulfillment they bring. Each episode features guests who passionately share their stories about how they engage with their hobbies—whether it's creating art, participating in sports, or crafting items from scratch. The conversations often reveal transformative experiences that these activities offer, emphasizing community, creativity, and personal growth. With a focus on the joy of pursuing what one truly loves, potential listeners can expect relatable, uplifting narratives that inspire them to explore their own passions.

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3. Ben Ruth
4. Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz
5. Chuck Loesch
6. Fran Rush
7. Jean Nelson
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