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Hey look it's all in the title. What more could want? Why are you still reading? At this point you're really just torturing yourself I mean just listen to it. It's Drew, DJ, Nessy, and the things in the title. IDK even why we have descriptions. It's a podcast. We talk. It's all futile. 

We are on the farm literally with DJ as he is walking us through some new developments in the world of goating. Then we lose DJ because the internet went out from GA to Asheville and Drew goes straight to talking about what the proper reaction to the unraveling of America may be: Farming or Partying. Can we do both? 

We catch up with DJ Lewis to discuss the spread of Joy in our hearts and getting poison ivy on your Jimmy

DJ Lewis is a Country Boy Getting DOWN On The Farm. Wanna hear about it? Yuhhhh. You do. 

Drew accidentally goes live on YouTube where we devolve into a "how to" for crime. DJ, sensing crimes were being discussed, texts in the middle of the show and joins in unexpectedly and we have a rad time.

Today Drew is joined by singer songwriter, filmmaker, poet, actor, and storyteller Andi Morrow. We get into a deep discussion on inspiration, what it means to be an artist, and how different mediums can affect the story and the story teller. This is a great episode. We promise.

Today we are joined by the homie Drew Mason who talks with us about comic books, field guides, and the oral tradition of using story to pass down knowledge. This is a must listen episode.

Today we are joined by author LA Fields to discuss how she puts real people from history into her fictionalized books. From Oscar Wilde to Abe Lincoln and many more in between, Fields is an expert at mining the historical record for real examples of anecdotes that lend themselves to homoerotica and romance. So do you wanna know how Honest Abe really felt about Walt Whitman, at least from LA's perspective? You know you do. Give us a listen and find L.A. Fields wherever you get books (GoodReads, Lethe Press, Rebel Satori Press) and on socials: author_lafields on Twitter, and la_fields on Instagram.

From Chaucer and Swift, to Kerouac and Rebecca Solnit - traveling stories both true and made up have a solid place in Western Literature and culture. Today we are joined by longtime friend of the pod Jennifer Smith as she regals us with not one but two family stories - one of which is about a vacation trip when she was a little girl. She learned a lot about the country, herself, her father, and Waffle House. Come on in and join us.

We are joined this week by the hosts of Bright on Buddhism Nick Bright and friend of the pod Proven Paradox to discuss storytelling in the Eastern tradition. Stories shape culture, and vice versa. There is no clearer indicator of this reality than the look at the differences in the ways cultures engage with their stories. Check out Bright On Buddhism on spotify. Proven Paradox's RPG Story Shaper System is here -https://discord.gg/ubefmR2bNh and the INTO THE ABISCUIT discord is here: https://discord.com/invite/5BdM9BUdmm

Today Nurse Rosie talks with us about working in the medical profession and the profound effect death has on a person - whether you ascribe to the after life or not. I don't wanna give anything away, but this is a dark and special episode. It's full of hope and a great example of storytelling as catharsis.

Do you have any family stories? Family secrets? Secret Family? Well what if we dive on into all that right out the gate here.  Sarah Wafford is a poet, seamstress, and excellent story teller. You can follow her on Instagram @adventuresarah42 (she's not on twitter) to get links to her poetry and patreon. And you're gonna wanna after you hear how funny and crafty she is with a story. Her grandfather was a WILD one, and died young in a scandalous way. You're gonna enjoy this. 

Today we are joined by writer, director, and reluctant actor Wyatt Scott. Wyatt speaks with us about their upcoming play "Machine Yourself." The play is based on a short story ("The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree Jr.) that moved Scott to tears the first time they read it. We cover what it means to adapt a story into a play, how you take a story that is both so much your own but also literally someone else's and do both artists justice, and how one tells a story as a writer, playwright, director, and actor. This episode covers identity (non-binary and otherwise), sci-fi, the struggle to create, and even the financial industry. You can catch "Machine Yourself" April 2 at 2:00 and 5:00 pm online at wyattscott.org and in person at the Barber Shop Theater in Nashville, TN. All tickets are donation-based and proceeds go to Appalachian OUTreach, a non-profit that helps LGBTQ+ youth in East Tennessee.

Why is it different to tell someone else's story? Is it harder? Easier? We get into tryin to talk about someone else's sexuality as well as a brutal family story of Drew's.

What is "your story"? How do you tell it? Today Drew asks DJ DJ Lewis how he goes about talking about himself on stage. From the obvious - southern, punk, loud - to the more intense - ex con, addict, goat wrangler - we get into how to relate who you are to strangers. Whether its a job interview or shooting the shit while you smoke a cig, stories make us more likable, approachable, and interesting. What's your story?

We got a good un for ya today. We talk about Nessie of course, the homesteader life, and of course art. We are discussing "audience" and whether to consider them, how much, etc. - as artists, creators, and regular a** humans.

Art, poop, and the art of pooping. We get into life without plumbing, the differences between craft and art, and when conmen transcend into artistry. 

WE ARE BACK BABYYYYYYY!!!!    Well, we have missed all you wonderful souls so in spite of our plans to retire under a waterfall, we are back on the pod. This episode is a special one, as we discuss some big changes for the Into The Abiscut brand as well as what is coming up this year for the church of the EFF. Love yall!

A very live and very late Q and A with DJ and Drew. Apologies on lateness (explanation on episode). This convo features Christmas traditions, poverty, butts and a recap of Drew's weekend in Nashville. Don't forget we got a livestream of Art Share tonight on Drew's YouTube. Pretty excited to show y'all the new project we've been working on with Papaw Karl. 

Drew Drew Dollar$ and DJ DJ Lewis are live and answering questions from the Youtube. We have decided to make this a semi regular segment on the pod so keep your eyes peeled for info on future Q and As. Thanks to everyone for participating and having such insightful and funny thoughts. We get into art, prison, culture shock, and more talk about going number 2 than we planned.