Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't!

Busy

We started off 2024 with a bang y'all and we're busy.  I know a lot of you are too.  Take a minute, or 50, and dive into our current madness.  I guarantee it'll be worth it. #busy #life #worthit #GOOMHBPD #beats #leafwater #accents Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Libr...

Warm Potato Salad

Death - SEASON FINALE

C R A C K E D.  Nicholas and Anna talk about death, mortality and perspective.  Life’s short and we have a blast!  I hope y’all do too.  Get ready for the Season 3 Finale everyone!  Fudgy elves, poo in the stew and a tomato in the mouth.  Add in some Buddhism and you have this episode.  It may be one of our best yet. #OSHAcertified #Death #Poointhestew #Ordainedasamonk References: Haiku Hands - Nunchucka Mariana Alessandri - Night Vision:  Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods Music: Brig...

BTS Episode

In this episode of Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't Nic and Anna reveal all the behind-the-scenes secrets of the podcast! They also make elephant noises, review a Hallmark movie and - surprise! - talk in accents. Also, a formal apology to David Attenborough. 

Gender

G E N D E R Yup, the hot topic of the century.  It's here!  Nic and Anna provide their silly and serious look at gender.  Who are we?  What does gender mean to us?  Yup, we explore it all, and the fecken casserole.  If you know you know. Music:    Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by A...

Sincerely, Tingle

It's another fabulous episode of Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't! In this episode, Nicholas and Anna do some more Creative Thinking Journal exercises, which leads to some hard hitting thoughts, such as - Is Guy Fieri living a lie? What does Nic think of the ENTIRE Twilight Saga, Anna's true feelings about Sousa marches and, of course, lots of accents. Enjoy@ Music:    Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Cre...

Tarot

Yes!  Another wonderful episode from your dynamic duo, Barbara Coa and Al Pastor.  This time we chat about Nicholas' tarot reading, Drip Coffee and Squirts Burgers, all in Taylor, TX, Taskmaster, The Witches of the Orient and our love for local libraries.  Get into it y'all! Special shoutout to Suze Intuitive Arts for the wonderful Tarot reading!  Based out of Burnet, TX.  Check her out at suzeintuitivearts.com  #taskmaster #DripCoffee #Tarot #Libraries #TheWitchesoftheOrient Music:  Brig...

Resolutions Check-In

In this episode of Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't Nicholas and Anna revisit the resolutions they made at the beginning of 2023! They also make an appeal to the People of Montana and Anna poorly explains what she has learned in an Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist course. Plus, there's DRAMA. ON THE. PODCAST. Enjoy! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC ...

Parallelogram cheese - We ALWAYS stay on topic

Here we go y'all.  Are you ready?  Stay to hear us chat about school.  Also, we talk about Dixon Dallas, Trixie Mattel, so much gay content in our lives, Sound Body Music with Andrea Cortez, Zilker Botanical Garden, Texas fall, insomnia, early morning house cleaning, Nicholas' pet medicine regimen, ancient Incan society, the Hollywood writer's strike, school and education.  Get into it! Music:   Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/sim...

Pain

Today Nicholas and Anna talk about pain - physical, emotional - y'all know they get alllll into it. Plus, random shenanigans as always. Thanks for listening! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Alpha Bear for Lucian

We did it again!  #podcastawardworthy #gay #reading #books #love You're welcome.  Nicholas reads a book, we get off topic and go real gay y'all. Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Hey Now...

It's another delightful episode of Get Out of My Head, but Please Don't! Nic and Anna discuss getting older, review movies and TV shows and Anna yells at Nic about getting glasses. ADULTING!

No Idea

This is what happens when Anna and Nicholas walk into an episode without a topic in mind. I'll let you experience the rest for yourself!

Ambition

Y'all, our first audio mishap.  Perhaps we had too much ambition.........  or did we??? Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Aliens

You know we're going to chat about Star Trek right?  It's the creation of JuJuJarJar, yeah, I said it, listen to be in the know.  Dimension20, Dracula, Star Wars, y'll we got it all.  Does this podcast really exist?  Yeah it does! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Libra...

Creative (and a little gross???) Journal

Anna and Nic get creative (and gross??) having fun with a creative thinking journal! They define made up words, come up with marketing slogans for every day items, un-invent things and more! Get ready for another silly, fun time! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Librar...

Erection of the obelisk

Ever want to know what it feels like to question both your sanity and reality?  Yeah, that's this episode.  Take a journey into the world that is Nic and Anna's uni-mind.  Also, yes, you're now obligated to listen (hint, the topic is obligation).  From family to fun, Nic and Anna drank some energy drinks, reference movie, sing and make a lot of lovely sounds.  This is absolutely a journey you do not want to miss, perhaps you're now OBLIGATED :) Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez h...

PEEPLE

Welcome to the broadest topic ever featured on Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't...People! Nicholas and Anna basically just hang out and talk about whatever they want, including random driving antics, a word game and naming their future band. People, amirite??? Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-d...

Squirrel uprising and birds are metal

Word association,  singing, and being silly.  Join us!  Let go of your inner judgement and take a break from life.  Listen in and play, what do you think of when you hear our word association words? Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Summer

When I met you in the summer, SUMMER!  Okay, that's all we can say without having to pay Calvin Harris lol.  Things get weird and y'all get to see just how exactly the same Nicholas and Anna are.  Twins, but 5 months apart, yeah, science got weird with these two.  What're your favorite summer activities?  Join us while we chat about childhood and fave summer activities, are they the same?  Listen to find out! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard http...

Dungeons & Dragons

Oh yes, if you didn't know it before, you know it now - Anna and Nicholas are huge nerds! In this episode they discuss their Dungeons & Dragons campaign, character work and the importance of food when adventuring. So grab your broadsword, call up your friendly neighborhood half-elf, and get ready for an adventure of an episode! Music:  Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unport...

The 80s

It's time to blow out your hair, throw on some metal, get into the groove and show your love to me.  It's the 80s y'all!  Join Nic and Anna for another wild ride through this thing they call life. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Take care of your stomach lining

Nic and Anna are  exhausted and not afraid to show it!  *insert super chill dance party*  We take this episode to be ourselves and check-in on how we're doing so far in 2023.  Q1 check-in, YES PLEASE!  Grab a hot bevvy, maybe add a blanket, check in with us and don't forget to take care of your stomach lining. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Fre...

Smorgasbord

Nic and Anna get into their thoughts and feelings about the state of the world, including drag bans, white supremecy and anti-trans legislation. Don’t worry, it’s not nihilistic! They also discuss making a difference through small acts of kindness, taking care of yourself and the important of being your weird-ass self. Shout-outs to some cool stuff mentioned in the episode! Everybody, Everybody by Black Box Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Music: Brighter Days by Mar...

From mystery to hot fish

David Attenborough and Nicholas change the podcast name, Nicholas tries to remember The Prodigy and literally just can't and sings the weird sounds in a failed attempt.  You've been there right?!?  What do you put on a scientific bagel?  You'll have to listen to find out.  Get excited y'all, this is a really amazing peek to what goes on in Nicholas' brain and then Anna loses her   F.R.E.A.K.I.N.G  M.I.N.D. THE MYSTERY - HOT FISH Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundclou...

Travel

Alright, alright, alright, it's another episode of Get Out of My Head but Please Don't! This episode Anna & Nic talk about travel - geographical, time - and can you believe it? They talk about Star Trek & Drag Race . *feigned shock* Also, lots of singing. Enjoy! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days...

The soft beige of the Sauerkraut - the thief of joy

Welcome to season 3 everybody!!!!!  Nicholas and Anna go full beige and the sauerkraut is sopping wet.  You're welcome.  Did you compare that to other descriptions?  Comparison, it's the thief of joy.  Nicholas lives, Anna dies from holding in her sneeze and then haunts this very episode.   Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream:...

Finale

Join us for the season two finale of Get Out of My Head, but Please Don’t, where Anna and Nicholas collaborate on some queer art concepts, celebrate the Zilker Botanical Garden and - oh yeah - D E A T H. Plus all the shennanigans and giggles you’ve come to expect!  Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-d...

Tofu in the wild

Nicholas and Anna follow up on their 2023 intentions and discuss how they're doing.  Join us for Anna's vegan journey, Nicholas not eating out and some tofu in the wild! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Speedrun

Welcome to the quickest episode of Get Out of My Head, but Please Don't you've ever heard! This week Nicholas and Anna speedrun the episode, limiting themselves to only 20 minutes! What topics will be discussed? What secrets will be revealed? What madness will ensue?! Have a listen and find out! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / St...

The New Year

This is the quintessential "New Year" episode.  Anna and Nicholas discuss their thoughts and opinions on crossing over into a new year.  Is this a new year, new us?  Sure it is :). GOOD BYE 2022!  Celestial objects and shut up Westley.  Singing Brittany, karaoke, Critical Role, and levels of silliness abound, all the moments you don't want to miss!!!!  Yeah, you're gonna tune in so you can understand. Oh and by the way, when you're enjoying this episode, yeah, it is The Eternals, not The Im...

Menstruation

Welcome to another episode of Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't! Join Anna and Nicholas as they discuss football, overthrowing the government and - oh yeah - menstruation! Plus, they dive into memories of sex education in the public school system and of course a little bit of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download /...

The Holidays

We’re back, back, and back again.  This moment is all about the holiday season, although do we ever stay on topic the whole time?  Hunting for baby Jesus, fave movies and other fantastic traditions like everything Star Trek and singing.  What’s not to love?  Plus… exhaustion, you feel us?  Yeah you do.  Settle on in and get ready to relate to our holiday experiences. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Cr...

Absence

Welcome to another episode of Get Out of My Head But Please Don't! This week Anna and Nicholas riff on the word absence and what it conjures up for them. Don't worry, there's plenty of middle-aged chatting about kitchen utensils too! Enjoy! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Au...

Weird

Happy Holidays everyone!  Anna and Nicholas give you all THE BEST GIFT  David Attenborough takes a break and Nicholas comes back for this epic episode discussing all things weird.  Anna and Nicholas let you into their brains, Journey visits and you're about to live your best life.   Everything, everywhere, all at once. You're welcome. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3...

Zooming Out

Oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, it's yet another episode of Get Out of My Head But Please Don't, with Anna and Nicholas! Today they discuss taking a wide view of life, zooming out from the everyday into the longer perspectives. Enjoy! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library ht...

Entertainment

Entertainment is all around us, you can even find it right here on this podcast!  This time Nicholas and Anna explore the types of entertainment they love from Weird Al, Bill Nye to Laser Tag, Paint Ball and Board games.  Does Nicholas throw some shade at Lincoln?  What does that even mean?  You know what to do, listen in! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — C...

Halloween

Happy Halloween y'all! Join Anna and Nicholas as they chat about childhood Halloween, costumes, candy - all the spooky season stuff we love! Don't worry - drag is definitely discussed as well. Enjoy! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Pets

Join Anna and Nicholas as they talk about pets - past, present and -- future??? Okay, not really future, but definitely past and present. Who doesn't love floofballs?? Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Living Spaces

Nicholas surprises Anna with a topic "SPACE" and Anna retorts with "TIME!"  Listen in everybody, what does "space" mean to you? Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Uncomfortable feelings and situations do not scare me because the unknown is nothing compared to the terror of inertia, stagnancy and wasted potential.

Join Anna and Nicholas as they have a deep and important discussion inspired by a quote from wonderful artist Yumi Sakugawa (@yumisakugawa)!

Paranormal

SpoOoOOOooOOooooky!  Join us yet again for a wonderful conversation about the paranormal and what it means to us.  Nicholas chats about "hell house", Anna discusses Hilma af Klint and then we detour into space, physics, right view and understanding that there's so little we actually understand.  Do you know your absolute truths?  Join us while we discover some of ours :) Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme...

Sleep

Welcome to another episode of Get Out of My Head, But Please Don't! This episode Anna and Nicholas discuss the all important concept of sleep! Listen in for insights about dreams, moist hugs and the magic of the cool side of a pillow. Thanks for listening! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Musi...

Self-care pt 2

Self care!!  It's so important!  Listen to Nicholas and Anna further reflect and discuss their self care.  LAVA DIVERS!  Did RuPaul seep out of you this morning?  Nicholas discusses his  brain mouth.  You know what we mean?  No?  I guess you'll have to listen to find out. Take care of yourselves, you are important. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3....

Poutine Poncho

It’s time to catch up with Nic and Anna after a short summer hiatus! Nic and Anna discuss their love for each other, what they’ve been up to, and of course, RuPaul’s Drag Race. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/jVEoeR9Aun

Silence

They bring it to you every time!  Nicholas and Anna discuss what silence means to them.  Oh just wait for it, this have everything from taking time for yourself all the way to death and cannibalism.  Do we get super dark and have we lost all sense of chatty happiness?  I guess you'll have to listen to find out.  If nothing else, silence can be violence so stick up for yourself and let the music play! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundc...

Grimace is a Tastebud

Join Anna and Nicholas for an adventurous episode inspired by colors! Science, fashion, art  and history - all this and more! Okay, cards on the table, it's a wild episode loosely connected by the topic of colors. Enjoy the ride baybeee! *~WARNING~* Spoilers for: Romeo & Juliet Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness The Good Place (P.S. Anna meant ultramarine, not aquamarine when she was talking about the Virgin Mary’s color - kthxluvubye) Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez ...

Exhaustion

We missed an episode release!  We've been busy and exhausted.  Nicholas and Anna have finally lost their minds talking about exhaustion aka Dan and Fran go to Pakistan.  You'll just have to listen to get that one.  Food, brains, insanity, humor and accents, this episode has it all.  You're going to need a laugh after all that exhaustion you're dealing with. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Com...

Femininity

This week Anna and Nicholas dive into feminine qualities and why they are awesome! Have a listen to learn about ladies your history class didn't teach you about, going with the flow and of course, more Star Trek! Thanks for listening! Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez https://soundcloud.com/markvard https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/brighter-days Music promoted by Audio Li...

Seasons

Spring is in the air and Nicholas and Anna are around!  It's warming up and we're so excited for Spring, so much so that we want to tell you all about it!  Nicholas and Anna sing (shocker!), talk about their favorite seasons and have very different opinions about the weather.  Listen to us NOT agreeing about everything in this cheeky experience-filled episode about the seasons.  Are you ready for geographically incorrect accents?  Join us while we have thoughts and feelings about weather. M...