Some Things About Mary

A podcast series of journal entries, true stories, sub-par/angsty teen-poetry, and some of the folks met along the way. Some Things About Mary is about the life and times of Mary Maxine - a modestly hilarious, queer gal from small-town British Columbia, Canada. Short stories told long and long stories told even longer. Featuring guests from the different eras of Mary’s life. Come listen to the life of a person who craves attention at any cost to her humility. Some Coarse Language

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Episode 5 Some Things About Mary - Grounded again

Welcome to Some Things About Mary, a podcast series about the life and times of me, Mary Maxine! Featuring Possibly Permanent Sarah with her expert commentary.

Dec 19, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 Some Things About Mary - Middle/High School

Welcome to Some Things About Mary! A podcast series about the life and times of me, Mary Maxine. This episode, we will finish middle school and start high school - when I STILL thought a middle part was a good idea and blue eye shadow was my go-to makeup choice. This episode features Sarah Hart as the, Possibly Permanent, Mary's Pop-In. I really appreciate your support, and, as always, I’m interested to hear what you think! What was middle/high school like for you? Did you enjoy high school? Hah...

Dec 11, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 4 Trailer for Some Things About Mary

In the next episode of Some Things About Mary - We finally meet James the American “stalker,” we go to a good old fashioned bush party, we meet my first boyfriend, and I start Grade 10 - Officially entering High School. There wasn’t a whole lot to do in a semi-redneck, small town, in the rocky mountains, but we had fun… then we became less sober and had more fun. Good times. Sarah, aka the love of my life, will be joining again as this episode’s Mary’s Pop-In, we'll get her take on this episode’...

Dec 08, 2023•42 sec

Episode 3 Some Things About Mary - Middle School

This episode will be a throwback to everyone’s favourite time in life, a time when I still looked like a boy, a time when I didn’t have ALL my adult teeth, I could tie my shoes, but I couldn’t drive, back to the early 00’s when bullying was barely frowned upon: Welcome to my Middle School days.

Dec 04, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 3 Trailer for Some Things About Mary

In the next episode of Some Things About Mary. We will throwback to everyone’s favourite time in life - back when a middle part was a good idea, pooka shell necklaces were hot, MSN messenger was THE social media, when Kelly Clarkson first became a staple in our lives, when Avril sang about sk8r bois, when Winona Ryder and Robert Pickton were arrested - for very different reasons - we’re going back to 2003/2004 for my Grade 8 year of middle school. Join me for more Journal entries in episode 3 of...

Dec 01, 2023•51 sec

Some Things About Mary Episode 2 Featuring Jen

Episode 2 of Some Things About Mary consists of a dramatic reading of an essay Mary wrote in Grade 12 - This reading features Mary's sister Jen, who is ALSO featured in the essay alongside Mary herself. Did you make up games with your siblings? Or even by yourself? Let me know in the comments!

Nov 24, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Some Things About Mary - Ep 2 TRAILER

Trailer for Episode 2 of Some Things About Mary The upcoming episode of Some Things About Mary will be full of magic and wonder as a dramatic reading of an essay I wrote in grade 12 is performed by myself and a special guest. Spoiler Alert!! It’s my sister Jen. This essay is about The Biz-Lympics: a series of games we made up as kids dramatically explained as the athletes - myself and my sister - are interviewed about the rules and their routines as high-performance athletes. Make sure to swing ...

Nov 16, 2023•48 sec

First Episode - Some Things About Mary - My Pets Journal Entries

The very first episode of Some Things about Mary! Featuring journal entries from Grade 3, these entries discuss the trials and tribulations of having goldfish as a child. Also, the first of Mary's Pop-Ins, Sarah Hart, who also happens to be the Love of Mary's life. Join us for a good time and some hearty laughs. Safety first, then teamwork

Nov 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Bonus Short Story - The Mystery of the Hunted* Mansion

This is a bonus podcast where I read a short story written in the 3rd grade by me and my classmate, Sean. At just 8 years old we penned a riveting tale of mystery and suspense. So buckle up and join Mary and Sean in The Mystery of the Hunted* Mansion. *That is how "haunted" is spelled in the cover art.

Nov 07, 2023•5 min

Fun Facts About Canada - Bonus Episode

Just some random fun facts about Canada that I know! Voice Sample. **Babe Ruth's FIRST and only MINOR LEAGUE home run was at Toronto's Island Stadium, 1914

Nov 02, 2023•2 min

Some Things About Mary - Mini Episode

This Mini Episode goes over what will be covered in the main podcast Some Things About Mary - Journal entries, report cards, terrible poetry, and guests from the different eras of my life! They will be referred to as "Mary's Pop-Ins" (thanks mum!). Stick around at the end for a piece of bonus poetry - a poem from high school, grade 12, 2007.

Oct 26, 2023•3 min

Trailer for Some Things About Mary

Some things about Mary: An upcoming podcast about the life and times of Mary Maxine - a modestly, hilarious, queer gal who grew up in small-town British Columbia, Canada. Learn some things about Mary: listen to rivetingly angsty journal entries, true stories, random ramblings, and the sub-par poetry of a person who craves attention at any cost to her humility. Tune-in to the first episode of “Some things about Mary” coming soon! And Remember folks: Safety first, then teamwork....

Oct 23, 2023•27 sec

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