Friends. We. Are. BACK. I say that a lot. It remains true. Today, I'm happy to bring you my conversation with Ted Leo! We talk about Tolkien-punk, Alex Lifeson, the time Ted Leo had his front licene plates stolen and a beautiful story about getting pulled over by the cops and crying to Thin Lizzy. You can find Ted Leo on Twitter and Instagram, Patr…

Hey friends We're back! Some say it couldn't be done! And yet, here we are! We're back with new episodes, releasing on a semi-regular basis for as long as I can before I burn out! THRILLED to be joined by my guest on this episode, Dan Campbell of the Wonder Years and today with a new record with side project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties! I t…

Hey everyone. Apologies, this episode took longer to get to you than i would have liked, i explain why in the intro. Basically, voice bad, record hard. But here it is, your oops all tears voice memo episode! We'll be back with NEW episodes in February! You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitte…

Hey friends. Welcome back to Blue Eyes Crying By The chips, I’m your host, Niko Stratis. I’m a writer living in Toronto. I’m currently writing two books at once, one is called The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman, forthcoming from the American Music Series at the University of Texas Press. The other is a novel called Girls of Summer, it’s a queer love…

Hi friends I'm back, and I brought my friend Alicia Gaines with me to talk about Chicago, the science of crying, shoegaze, RIDE, what Alicia calls "walk into the ocean music" and so much more. Such a fun chat with one of my all time favourite people! You can follow Alicia on Twitter and Ganser on Twitter and Instagram Also, details on how YOU can s…

My guest today is writer, editor, podcaster, hiker, apple enthusiast: Daniel Lavery! We talk about what makes a guide hiker, apples, David Letterman, crying and Michael Martin Murphey! You can find Daniel on Twitter HERE Also, details on how YOU can submit a cry story for our upcoming, end of the year cry jamobree! Simply send me an audio file (voi…

My guest on the podcast this week is Riley Macleod, someone I’ve been looking for an opportunity to chat with into a microphone for a good long time. We talk about crying, we talk about religion and sobriety and video games and earnestness, and we talk about The Weakerthans and John Samson. You can find Riley on Twitter. You can read Aftermath.Site…

Hey friends We're back! Today, my guest is my friend Alex Steed, host of the You Are Good podcast and a man of endless talents! We talk about trying out material on our doctors, we talk about Nine Inch Nails, we talk about the pain of showing people who you are and being rejected for it. A cavalcade of emotions! You can find Alex Steed on all socia…

Hey friends, the episode I had planned for this week had some technical issues, so I'm instead here with a quick solo story about a cry I had this week, and some details on how YOU can submit a cry story for our upcoming, end of the year cry jamobree! Simply send me an audio file (voice note from your phone is FINE) at my email, nikodrewstratis@gma…

we are BACK baby. Once again, the peoples podcast about crying. The most popular podcast about crying. This time with my guest, one of my absolute favourite people and brilliant writer Dani Janae! Dani and I talk about learning to arrive at our emotions, processing why we cry to the songs that we love, and crying listening to L.T.D. You'll love it.…

We took a week off, we are back on, it's Blue eyes Crying By The Chips with my guest, writer Jaya Saxena! We talk about names, we talk about crying, we talk about memories, we talk about crying, Jaya makes a good two genders joke. This one has it all! Find Jaya on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media pla…

Hey friends. Today's episode is an all-timer! It's Maris Kreizman! Maris and I talk about crying playlists, musical theatre, a petition to make Whitney Houston the most famous person from New Jersey, Harry Nilsson and so much more! You can, and should, follow Maris on Twitter, or Bluesky and listen to her podcast You can find me, Niko Stratis, on a…

Hi friends. So excited for you to hear this week's episode, with my guest, writer and comedian Josh Gondelman! We talk about the Roadrunners artistic period, personal yearbooks, and the song "Chicago" by Sufjan Stevens. You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram, subscribe to Josh's newsletter That's Marvelous HERE You can find me, Niko Stratis, on…

Thrilled to be joined by the amazing and talented Emily St. James for our first long player of an episode, about amongst other things being the kind of billionaire leftists like, fictionmania, transition and Taylor Swift. This was such a fun conversation with Emily, and I really hope you love it. A real emotional journey that covers all the best em…

We are BACK! Episode 4, with my guest Rax King, one of my favourite writers, a great podcaster with her show Low Culture Boil and one of the funniest people on the internet. You can follow Rax on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe to her Patreon You can find me, Niko Stratis, on all social media platforms @ Niko Stratis. I tend to use Twitter the mo…

Today's guest is none other than the writer of "Crying In The Grocery Store", the theme song for this show Augusta Koch of Gladie! We talk about crying, we talk about posturing in music scenes and the difference in processing emotions after we got sober and Augusta tells me a story about crying to a song by a band a lot of people have assumed would…

Hi hi Welcome back for episode 2 of Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, very thrilled to be here with my guest Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz, Sad13, her book of poetry Cry Perfume and more. We talk about crying, I propose at least one business idea. It's a good time. Speedy Ortiz has a new record out now, that you should buy. It's called Rabbit Rabbit an…

OH hi Look, people have been asking me. Niko, when is V/A Club coming back? It's not. But we're using the feed for something new. It's a new show, by me, it's called Blue Eyes Crying By The Chips, it's about the beautiful songs that we love and the places we have cried listening to them. join us every Friday for season one of a show I already love …

For this Episode we explore Jesus. Yes, that is right, Jesus. Well, not the Jesus you are thinking about. Jesus is a gay man, who had a conservative background and how it impacted and impacts his life. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and Love Eddie Kramer New Episode is coming soon!…

For this Episode we explore Joe. He is a transexual Female to Male, pansexual that gives us an amazing story and insight into his world. He will explain how he grew up, worked on himself, and became the strong person he is today. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and Love Eddie Kramer…

For this Episode we explore Mazoku. He is a dom, sadist, and in the Poly lifestyle. He will explain how pain both giving and receiving can be very pleasurable. We will also discuss what a service sub is and how that can be enjoyable. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and Love Eddie Kramer…

Thanks for listening to the last podcasts. For this week we explore Asani, another real-life Poly woman. She will give insight into the world of polyamory. The good, bad, and logistical parts of living that lifestyle. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and Love Eddie Kramer…

Thanks for listening to the last podcasts. For this week we explore Amanda, a true conservative Bible Belt southern conservative girl that had her eyes opened to new kinky sexuality. This is a must listen to episode We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested.…

Behind Blue Eyes Ep 4 - Michael ex-gay boy - “it starts out with a handjob”, and other assorted stories Thanks for listening to the last podcasts. For this week we explore Michael, an ex-gay guy who realizes that he is really Bi. He has several crazy adventures as he explores his inner desires. We would love to hear from you and also looking for in…

Episode 3 introduces you to Kevin. He is a confused asexual/bisexual man. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and LoveBehind Blue Eyes által

Episode 2 gives you insight into a polyamorous relationship. . We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested.Behind Blue Eyes által

Episode one gives you an intro into what the Podcast will be about, who is Eddie Kramer and why I am going to the Podcast and set the stage for future Podcasts. We would love to hear from you and also looking for interviewees if you are interested. Peace and Love EKBehind Blue Eyes által

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