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A Place to Stray

A Place to Stray

By: Stephen Ryan
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 An ongoing personal project to force myself to semi-regularly (like every couple of weeks?) do something even a little bit expressive or creative. Expect random topics, an obvious lack of scripting, wandering focus, varying energy and questionable microphone quality. The only consistent thing will be the idiot saying it all!Stephen Ryan Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Half a Life Away

    Half a Life Away
    Jan 27 2026

    Episode 24 of A Place to Stray.

    How much of you at 13 years old self is still a part of your current self? That was a real person, with thoughts and opinions. And, if you're 26 like me, you've doubled that kid's experience of life.

    Maybe you've had the same thoughts I had, when I sat on that idea for a while.

    How much do you remember? And what would that kid think of you, if you were to meet?

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Dog Dies In The End

    The Dog Dies In The End
    Dec 16 2025

    Episode 23 of A Place To Stray.

    Disclaimer: No animals, real or fictional, were harmed in the making of this episode. But like. Would you still listen if a fictional dog didn't make it through? And if you knew a dog was in it, would you want to know in advance whether they survive or not?

    Sure, there's a 90 minute episode in that premise. Whatever you say, Stephen.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • The 1985 Episode

    The 1985 Episode
    Nov 17 2025

    Did you know that the release of Super Mario Bros on the NES is now closer to the Second World War than to the present day? Isn't that CRAZY? Isn't that NUTS? Isn't that INSANE?

    No? You don't think so? Not especially? I mean, 1985 was a long time ago now, you're right.

    But like... Isn't it BIZARRE?

    Enjoy an hour of that kind of insight, everyone.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
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