This Is Not The Prologue

This Is Not The Prologue

A memoir-style podcast featuring meaningful thoughts that don’t matter. Created by Danielle Baker, a 30-something somebody in Portland, OR. Follow the show on Instagram @notprologuepodcast

Episodes

April 27, 2023 13 mins

There is never a dull day working in Human Resources. In today’s episode, I share some of the behind the scenes of being an HR professional and the emotional push and pull of the work day. Tangents include People Magazine, Mario’s Bowser, and of course, Toby from the Office. 

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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This episode ponders my propensity to be annoyed all.the.time. Tangents include sleeping naked, negative Yelp reviews, and Titanic. 

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March 9, 2023 13 mins

Welcome to VOLUME 2 of This is Not the Prologue, a memoir-style podcast hosted by me, Danielle. This is a nonfiction, storytelling show that highlights meaningful thoughts that don’t matter. Today’s season opener features discussion on my favorite infomercial, civil war reenactments, and the classic debate of peeing in showers.

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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January 6, 2023 31 mins

In today’s special BONUS episode, I’m sharing my Top Ten BEST books of 2022. 

All the books mentioned have been listed below and bookish resources are linked. 

Book Resources:


Top Ten Books:

#10 Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente

#9 Savage Appetites: Four True Stories o...

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Today’s episode is the SEASON FINALE of Volume One. This has been such a fun ride - thank you for listening and supporting the show. Volume Two will be up after a short break. For now, please enjoy today’s story on Santa, sex, traumatizing children, and Lifetime movies. 

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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December 8, 2022 10 mins

Today’s episode features dads who don’t let their kids win and a shoutout to the PS2 NASCAR 2000 racing game. 

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This episode is a BLAST FROM THE PAST! Each volume, I’ll share one sample of writing “from the archives” - a piece I haven’t shared publicly and only mildly edited for clarity. This gives you and me a chance to walk down memory lane and to see if I stand by the thoughts & ideas of my younger self. 

In today’s archive, I have a creative existential crisis. 

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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October 27, 2022 9 mins

Today’s episode shares the story of acquiring my first cat and her bittersweet love story. Happy Halloween to all you cool (black) cats & kittens. 

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October 13, 2022 15 mins

This episode ponders the Pill (yeah, that one). My journey stopping hormonal birth control after 16 years hasn't been easy. If you're in a transition with fertility, questioning what's next, or just generally trying to cope with change - this one's for you. TW: pregnancy, menstruation, motherhood

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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September 29, 2022 12 mins

This episode discusses our comfort with strangers - riding in their cars, eating their candy, and avoiding conversation at all costs. 

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

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September 15, 2022 9 mins

Today’s episode ponders human assumptions and dog thieves. 

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September 1, 2022 7 mins

Welcome to This Is Not The Prologue, a memoir-style podcast hosted by Danielle Baker. This is a nonfiction, storytelling show that highlights meaningful thoughts that don’t matter. Today’s inaugural episode includes creating a podcast starter kit and why I’d love to have you stay and listen for a while. 

Thank you for listening! Take care out there.

Follow the show on Instagram @notprologuepodcast

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