Thank you for 5 years, Lads!
I know I’m late on the actual anniversary but I wanted to say thank you, Bob, Mark, and Wade. Over the past five years, Distractible has been a constant for me.
My first episode was Dating Advice while on my 6 hour drive to move in to my freshman year of college. Since then I’ve been hooked and have been an avid listener (I know, I know). Over the past five years a lot has changed for me.
After my freshman year, my mother past away from terminal cancer. During my junior year, my father passed away from a sudden heart attack. I changed my major. It took me 5 years to graduate with my degree. I’m currently trying to break into the film industry. But through all of it, Distractible has been the one constant thing for me.
Every Monday when I didn’t feel like going to class, I’d put in my earbuds while walking to my 8am and smile because of you guys. Every road trip back home to help with both my parents passing was made a little easier because I was smiling and laughing the whole drive, even when stuck in stand still traffic. So I just wanted to say thank you.
Mark, thank you for inspiring me to chase my dream of being a filmmaker. I’ve loved listening to your journey through Iron Lung and hope to one day work with you on a project.
Bob, thank you for restoring my faith in what it means to be a good dad. Your journey with James has reopened my mind to maybe having kids one day. I hope he grows up to appreciate you and all you do for him.
Wade, thank you for your wisdom and philosophy. It truly is fascinating to listen to you go on and on about moral and ethical dilemmas with the boys.
Thank you to the editors for making the visual gags audible when the boys are too in a bit to remember not everyone is watching.
Thank you so much for five years of Distractible! I’m excited to see what you guys do with the Scary Tapes. Take care of yourselves.