Feature: One Big Happy

Twice a week, Phillip sits down with at least Herself (his wife), and often other members of his family. Siblings, in-laws, kids, whomever. Anyway, they sit down and record a roughly-30-minute conversation about whatever happens to be on their minds.

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• OBH #017: "John-Boy Mayer"

  Halloween drifts into Christmas, while we discuss the pros and cons of John Mayer. Herself is a fan.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Nov 10, 2005

• OBH #016: "2^4"

  The sounds of Halloween candy provide a backdrop for a lengthy discussion on how to vanish without a trace, with updates on a half-dozen or more other topics thrown in.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Nov 04, 2005

• OBH #015: "Happy Halloween"

  A special edition podcast featuring Halloween music, kids saying the darndest things, and spooky fun.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 31, 2005

• OBH #014: "Cold Weather Coming"

  From cold weather to "marital duties," it a long and winding road, but it leads to the intersection of Christians and Halloween

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 28, 2005

• OBH #013: "Lucky Number"

  Birthday greetings, a kitty update, and a few of our favorite sayings, plus we're already planning our first annual Halloween show!

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 25, 2005

• OBH #012: "Cheaper By The Dozen"

  A very young family member is in the studio tonight, plus a new website design and big weekend plans.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 24, 2005

• OBH #011: "Lottery Winner"

  A crowded studio family discusses the lottery, providing your monthly quota of large numbers all in thirty minutes! Plus, licorice, but not for Mildred, who is preggers.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 19, 2005

• OBH #010: "Big Fat Hen"

  Mouth-breathing, Armenians, and stinky feet combine to ask the one question worth fighting over: What Is Art? Mildred has no answer.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 17, 2005

• OBH #009: "Stories"

  Jono joins the crew for a far-flung wandering through alternative medicine, ghosts, melatonin, and what homeschool mommies do to good books. Plus, gravesites, hay, and National Geographic Magazine.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Oct 03, 2005

• OBH #008: "Never Enough"

  Rita ignored Dallas, 'Thaniel's "roundhouse of craziness" thesis, and a celebrity interview with Adam Goldberg!

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Sep 27, 2005

• OBH #007: "Happy. One Big Happy"

  Batten down the hatches, Rita's coming! Plus a Luddite rant, a demon-possessed ventriloquist's puppet, and crazy predictions.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Sep 23, 2005

• OBH Podcast #006 - "Pick Up Sticks"

  The gang's all here! With extra family members in the studio, including an eight-month old, it's an odd show.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Sep 14, 2005

• OBH Podcast: "Number Five Is Alive!"

  Herself takes charge, inventing romance and an elaborate (false) history. Also, a review of Freakonomics.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Sep 10, 2005

• OBH Podcast: "Full House"

  Goodbye to Thaniel and Emily, Hello to every other living relative on the planet, plus gas prices, Indians and Mascots, and Celebrity News!

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Aug 31, 2005

• OBH Podcast: "Third Time's the Charm"

  Ungratefulness, impending doom, new bumper music, An Instance of the Fingerpost, Simple Abundance, chickens, and Pat Robertson.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Aug 25, 2005

• OBH Podcast #002 - "Follow Through"

  Podcast: great news, the mailbag, Michaelmas, a secret family affair, Freakonomics, and living with triple nipples.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Aug 19, 2005

• One Big Happy Podcast #001

  First Things First. Do not despise small beginnings, for from the tiny acorn the mighty oak does grow. Let's hope this first podcast is an acorn.

  Opinion by Phillip Winn — on Aug 17, 2005