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Pithy & Poignant

Why Pithy & Poignant? That’s exactly what I was thinking. Those don’t exactly align. But I love alliterations so I thought, “Why not?” As I approach the 100th episode of my favorite podcast (and maybe yours too?) Being in a nostalgic mood, I thought I would look back and see what are some of the … Read more

Good Night 2025: The Year In Review

Good Night, 2025

The truth is, there’s simply no way to do justice to all the incredible guests and conversations featured on Seriously, BUD? this year. After nearly two years and more than 85 episodes, I can still say without hesitation how much I love this show. At its heart, it’s about real life stories – unexpected conversations … Read more

So, Like, You Know

Bud Kraus at keyboard editing a podcast episode.

So, like, you know, editing a podcast is hard work and takes time. Don’t I know it – after having now edited about 80 podcasts, each around 35 minutes an episode. It’s the most time-consuming thing I do every week. Each 35 – minute episode takes about 8 – 10 hours to polish. I now … Read more

Things I Learned Listening To Seriously, BUD?

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I have the distinct privilege and high honor of listening to every episode of Seriously, BUD? Not once. Not twice. Sometimes three times or more times. As the Editor-In-Chief, I hear certain passages more often than I’d care to admit. But here’s the thing: I’ve learned a lot – about people, culture, history, and the … Read more

What? Me Podcast?

Bud Kraus in uber thinking of his podcast

The last thing I ever thought I’d do in my life was start a podcast. Seriously. Just ask BobWP. For years, I’d say to him, “Bob, why do you do podcasts?” He’d just laugh. And I’d say, “There’s no way I’m doing one. It seems like a total waste of time.” Then, in August 2023, … Read more