Pat rambles on dad life, sports, and the general public, takes your questions (and answers), and more. Plus hear new music by independent bands from around the world. Crap open a cold one!

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Pat rambles on 600 episodes, flat earthers, our best technological advancements, and more.Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/09/show-notes-episode-600-curving-flats.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 600: Curving the Flats

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Pat plays new music from Career Day before sharing our favorite card, board, &amp; tabletop games, and closing with an NFL scammer story.Find more from Career Day <a href="https://careerdayny.bandcamp.com/music" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/09/show-notes-episode-599-we-are-real-and.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 599: We Are Real and We Love Games

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At the suggestions of listeners, Pat talks Dolly Parton &amp; Tim Curry, male opinions on Taylor Swift, Dungeon Crawler Carl, new car spy tech, and optimal donut shapes.Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/08/show-notes-episode-598-supported-by.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 598: Supported by Listeners Like You

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Pat plays new music from OUT IN FRONT, then rambles on his trip down the shore, Uber music etiquette, and scripting out the show.Find more from OUT IN FRONT <a href="https://oifband.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/08/show-notes-episode-597-you-might-try.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 597: You Might Try Something New

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Pat plays new music from Major League, then rambles on paying attention to your kids, MySpace returning, and decorating your dorm room.Find more from Major League <a href="https://majorleaguenj.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/08/show-notes-episode-596-getting-back-to.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 596: Getting Back to Basics

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Pat plays music from A While After, then rambles on easy mode, destroying books, and life advice.Find more from A While After <a href="https://linktr.ee/awhileafteremo?utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/08/show-notes-episode-595-save-your.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 595: Save Your Progress and Knowledge

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Pat shares another skill he wishes he had, before getting to our favorite Ben Affleck movies.Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/08/show-notes-episode-594-preparation-b.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 594: Preparation B

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Pat rambles on skills we all wish we had.Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/07/show-notes-episode-593-potential.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 593: Potential Upgrades

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Pat rambles on GTA VI and what its release might mean for gaming as a whole going forward..Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/07/show-notes-episode-592-thefting-more.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 592: Thefting More Than Auto

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Pat plays new music from Midfield before rambling on oral history projects, closing hours, and calls to FIFA.Find more from Midfield <a href="https://midfield.pizza/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/07/show-notes-episode-591-stops-along.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 591: Stops Along Memory Lane

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Pat plays new music from Skin Flowers (3:17), then rambles on walking in the park (8:30), arguing in public (18:22), and family style dinners (27:12).Find more from Skin Flowers <a href="https://linktr.ee/skinflowers" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/07/show-notes-episode-590-take-walk-and.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 590: Take a Walk and Learn Something

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Pat rambles on 15 years of the show before playing new music from davvn (7:02). Then: mail on hiring professionals (12:53), advice on staying fresh this summer (23:08), and more.Find more from davvn <a href="https://davvn.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopqWBmPUURUDE1JL6bVJcgb20jWjrqFlLBALcM6kISlPnZrbySI" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/06/show-notes-episode-589-professionals.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 589: Professionals Can Clean Up

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Pat plays new music from DØUBLE IDENTITY (4:18), rants on toxic masculinity (8:37), rambles on enjoying summer (18:58), and catches up on sports news (28:22).Find more from DØUBLE IDENTITY <a href="https://doubleidentityband.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get 20% off your Doich Foods order <a href="https://snwbl.io/doich-foods/MELTPAT" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/06/show-notes-episode-588-enjoying-our.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 588: Enjoying Our Brains

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Pat rambles on changes in sports video games, being recorded on the job, and getting verified on social media.Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-587-verify-my.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 587: Verify My Concerns

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Continuing a monthly segment, Pat shares our favorite Matt Damon movies.Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-586-bourne-to-save.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 586: Bourne to Save the World (and Mars)

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Pat rambles on social media censorship, the turtle smuggler, and company towns.Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-585-smuggling.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 585: Smuggling Company Words

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Pat calls an audible to ramble on destination weddings and taking money from your kids.Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-584-destination-no.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 584: Destination: No Contact

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After The Captain drops in with his Flyers postmortem (3:18), Jason Didner returns (9:22)! He and Pat chat about cognitive tests, featured artists, changing shore points, stressors of parenthood, and more before we spin a song from his new record, Asbury Heart.Find more from Jason Didner <a href="https://jasondidner.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Get Asbury Heart on Bandcamp <a href="https://jasondidnermusic.bandcamp.com/album/asbury-heart" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-583-smart-enough-to.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 583: Smart Enough to Get Real

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Pat plays new music from Honey Revenge (3:28), reads mail on bad neighbors (8:33) and Suno buying Songkick (20:51), rambles on kid-free hours (27:36), and gets another playoff Flyers Update from The Captain (34:52).Find more from Honey Revenge <a href="https://honeyrevenge.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-582-keep-yourself-to.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>

Episode 582: Keep Yourself to Yourself

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Pat plays music from ...you&#39;re the worst (2:51), rambles on surrogacy adventures (7:51), rants on poor behavior in public (13:11), answers a question on high school reunions (23:56), and talks Phillies (37:23), before getting another playoff Flyers Update from The Captain (44:06).Find more from ...you&#39;re the worst <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ytwslc/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Sign up for the monthly newsletter <a href="https://form.jotform.com/221765529487166" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join the Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Stream or download The Attic Sessions <a href="https://thursdaynightsoncampus.bandcamp.com/album/the-attic-sessions" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Listen to our Soundtrap songs <a href="https://patjohnston.bandcamp.com/album/garage-traps" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Join our Facebook Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themeltingpat" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce <a href="http://philadelphonic.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments <a href="http://www.themeltingpat.com/p/contact.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>!<a href="https://www.themeltingpat.com/2026/05/show-notes-episode-581-ill-stay-home-if.html" rel="nofollow">Show notes</a>