Welcome to Collected Possibilities, an Existential Explorer's Guide into the world of Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, Amusements, Arcades, and Attractions.
One day we're going to die, so let's make sure we're living our best life before then. Each week host Jason Heat and an ever changing roster of road trip partners channel the fear of mortality into motivation to explore a new amusement or attraction - from the odd and esoteric to the seeming but not quite so mundane - looking to inspire you to have an adventure of your own. Take a trip all across America, from the midway to the highway, the arcade to the concession stand, and listen in on some incredible conversations with fascinating guests.
Part travel guide, part prompt for existential exploration, all a celebration of the weird and wonderful experiences out there.
Life is a limited time opportunity. Make it memorable.
This is the story of the day I was sent to The Ranch.
Sometimes there are crystal clear moments, inflection points, where it’s obvious and undeniable that nothing will ever be the same. My eight months living in New Mexico, at the San Cristobal Ranch Academy - a program for ‘troubled teens’ - was my personal Crisis: there was a Jason before, and a Jason after, and they were not the same.
The morning I was sent away is etched into my memory, and the experience has given me a unique perspective on how fragile the ice every one of us is living on top of actually is.
Today we’re serving: Everything in an Instant
WHAT IS THE SLICE?
"The Slice" is a new single serving storytelling format where each episode is a new anecdote, and life itself is the adventure. Hosted by Jason Howard Heat, new episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe and stick around if you love a good story.
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Check out our last two trips to The Ranch:
Did You Know Pigs Can Go Insane?
Why I Don't Play Risk
PLUG OF THE DAY: SUPERKRAZEE PRO WRESTLING - FRIDAY NIGHT FULLY CHARGED
When: Friday 9/19 @ 7pm
Where: 827 Jersey Ave. Gloucester City, NJ 08030
How Much: $20
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16 Sept 2025
The Slice: The Only Real One Here (Featuring Ami)
This is a story about PDA in front of an unlikely audience.
It’s a classic story - a meet cute in a math class, sparks delayed by pre-existing relationships, only to reconnect later when you’re both single. Or are they?
I can’t hardly wait for you to hear this college time capsule about shooting your shot in the world before social media. Please welcome one of my oldest friends, the sensational Ami to The Slice, with a deep cut from his time in Madison, WI and an unlikely defense of the state of Ohio.
Today we’re serving: The Only Real One Here
WHAT IS THE SLICE?
"The Slice" is a new single serving storytelling format where each episode is a new anecdote, and life itself is the adventure. Hosted by Jason Howard Heat, new episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe and stick around if you love a good story.
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Check out the two Slices that inspired Ami’s defense of Ohio:
“The Worst Night in Cleveland” - about my quest to get a girl home safely in the Forest City
“You Could Slit My Throat” - frequent guest David Pratt’s tale of a game of manhunt that turned into a bloody mess.
PLUG OF THE DAY: SUPERKRAZEE PRO WRESTLING - FRIDAY NIGHT FULLY CHARGED
When: Friday 9/19 @ 7pm
Where: 827 Jersey Ave. Gloucester City, NJ 08030
How Much: $20
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12 Sept 2025
The Slice: Christian Mingle (Featuring Ranchhand Shawn Carlson)
This is a story about how having faith can attract new friends.
We’re rolling into the weekend with Professional Wrestler and current 1CW Tag Team Champion, The Ranchhand Shawn Carlson! This story was inspired by an early episode of The Slice, “He Can’t Have Me,” where I was propositioned by several different people looking to convert and take me into Jesus’ loving arms.
In this one, a newly married Ranchhand was spending some quality time with his blushing bride in Atlantic City, when they were approached by another couple, seemingly looking to bond over his cross necklace.
Today we’re serving: Christian Mingle
WHAT IS THE SLICE?
"The Slice" is a new single serving storytelling format where each episode is a new anecdote, and life itself is the adventure. Hosted by Jason Howard Heat, new episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe and stick around if you love a good story.
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Check out Shawn’s inspiration for sharing his story, the classic “He Can’t Have Me” where I find out I’m seemingly a very important person to try and get to convert.
RANCHHAND SHAWN CARLSON
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PLUG OF THE DAY: THE MONSTER FACTORY'S "TOTAL RASSLIN LIVE" EPISODE 100
Today’s plug is for The Monster Factory’s Total Rasslin Live, an hour long wrestling show that streams live on their YouTube channel every Friday night. I’ll be calling the action tonight, this Friday September 12th at 9:10pm, and I hope you’ll tune in!
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