Dec 25, 2023·edited Dec 25, 2023Liked by Josh Gondelman
A long phone call with a friend is like doing a podcast that nobody will ever hear, and it's a beautiful, ephemeral thing! (If a tree falls in the woods, and Joe Rogan isn't there to ask it questions about chemtrails, did it actually happen?) It was a hectic year, but I helped organize a fundraiser for a near and dear non-profit with my wife, and we ended up booking several of my favorite local bands which was the most wholesome twofer I could have hoped for. I ended up filling in on bass for a friend's band at that show too - we hadn't really connected much since high school 15+ years ago, so it really came full circle in a beautiful way. What were some of the standout live shows you saw this year? Hoping to catch one of your Beverly shows next month!
Hi, just another newbie here, and because I have a substack problem, I really can’t remember how I got here (but definitely not Self). Anyhow, just commenting to say how much I enjoy your writing, voice, and point of view. As others have said, the pep talks have been really nice during a rather crap year.
Followed your substack early in the year not because of Self (though “What if oatmeal were made of gummy worms?” is 100% correct) but from WWDTM and the Bugle. Your standup special was one of my favs from this year! The pep talks you write are lifting my spirits during a relatively tough time. Thank you.
Love the return of the friend phone call (I have like...4 people i will talk to on the phone and every time it’s a treat). Happy holidays to you and yours , thanks for being a bright light in a frequently dim year!
A long phone call with a friend is like doing a podcast that nobody will ever hear, and it's a beautiful, ephemeral thing! (If a tree falls in the woods, and Joe Rogan isn't there to ask it questions about chemtrails, did it actually happen?) It was a hectic year, but I helped organize a fundraiser for a near and dear non-profit with my wife, and we ended up booking several of my favorite local bands which was the most wholesome twofer I could have hoped for. I ended up filling in on bass for a friend's band at that show too - we hadn't really connected much since high school 15+ years ago, so it really came full circle in a beautiful way. What were some of the standout live shows you saw this year? Hoping to catch one of your Beverly shows next month!
You definitely look cool and intense there!
Found my way here by way of All Fantasy Everything, and what a delight it has been. Thank you for your service 🫡
dear josh,
i love you!
this is beautiful.
i'm happy to know you!
and “This is your grad school!” is wonderful!
thank you for sharing it all!
love
myq
Please come to Vegas or convince WWDTM to do a live show here! We have a beautiful hall! I promise we aren’t all casinos and strip clubs.
Hi, just another newbie here, and because I have a substack problem, I really can’t remember how I got here (but definitely not Self). Anyhow, just commenting to say how much I enjoy your writing, voice, and point of view. As others have said, the pep talks have been really nice during a rather crap year.
Followed your substack early in the year not because of Self (though “What if oatmeal were made of gummy worms?” is 100% correct) but from WWDTM and the Bugle. Your standup special was one of my favs from this year! The pep talks you write are lifting my spirits during a relatively tough time. Thank you.
Love the return of the friend phone call (I have like...4 people i will talk to on the phone and every time it’s a treat). Happy holidays to you and yours , thanks for being a bright light in a frequently dim year!
Best Yearly Wrap Up! Hi! I'm one of the SELF people and only here because of your Acai description/hate :)
I hope your 2024 is as joyous, if not more mirthful, than your 2023 was, good buddy. I love your newsletter and I love you.
Wonderful wrap-up! Happy New Year!
You definitely somehow look both cool and intense in that photo.
Sorry but I rarely read Substacks but I’m so glad I read this one! Thoroughly enjoyed the recap. 🎄🍕
Happy holidays and merry Christmas to all and especially you Josh! Thanks for bringing so much good natured cheer into our lives!
Hearted for the title alone (and happy holidays!)