HeyJaredthe Mentally Oddcast
Brought to you by Sometimes Hilarious Horror, the Mentally Oddcast features creatives discussing how mental illness, addiction, neurodivergence, and the impact of trauma informs & inspires their art. New eps every Wednesday!
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Guest: Artist Brian MacGregor (opens the original)
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This week, Wednes talks sleep disorders with painter, sculptor, and dream curator Brian MacGrego [https://brian-macgregor.com/]r. We parse whether ocean creatures only seem alien because we're on land, and whether or not art ought to be confrontational all the time. Also, Geiger, Dragon's Lair, Pet Sematary 2, and trigger warnings. While we avoided most political talk, we did parse whether having quiet conversations with our opponents is more helpful than the alternatives. Plus insomnia and slee
Author, Educator, Science Guy, and Beekeeper Patrick Freivald (opens the original)
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This week, Patrick Freivald and Wednes parse whether neurodivergence as a concept is even real--or if we're all on a spectrum of one sort or another. We discuss anthropology and how ND conditions may increase one's value to the tribe. Also fight-or-flight, writing and publishing, Rod Serling, why celebrating differences is essential, and city horror versus country horror.
Guest: Mimi U (opens the original)
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This week, we talk international travel, music, and autism with Mimi U. She's a self-proclaimed pop-idol with a love of anime, J-pop, and smiling. We discuss whether autism can be a gift, a superpower, or a PitA. Also tips for living with intrusive thoughts, media portrayals of autism, and how anime and horror both have problematic fans.
Guest: Reverend Josh Hosler (opens the original)
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The Mentally Oddcast returns for a sixth season with Rev Josh Hosler. [Http://www.goodshepherdfw.org]We talk religion and society, and why a god can be a source of mockery and doubt as well as hope and community. We parse whether depression and anxiety are really 'disorders' or logical reactions to a world that sucks. Also familial estrangement, the art of listening, and Josh's history in music, radio, and being a youth counselor without nefarious intent.
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