Everyday life deserves a closer look. I tell stories about the characters and situations often mistaken as humdrum. DRMLT Podcast is creative nonfiction: short stories: memoirs, satire, and essays (sprinkled with the occasional seizures of fiction). My name is Nathaniel Barber. I am a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Life is a story. This is nonfiction, so you don’t have to. Enjoy.
Prepare to get wet and muddy way back in 1986 at my elementary school class’ annual weekend outing to the Silverton Campground. (Sometimes, there’s never enough dry socks.) Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathaniel and his work, visit his website, and sign up for the DRMLT Podcast newsletter to get exclusive notifications for new episodes an...
11 Jun 2023
You Don't Even Go Here
A wild summer night out on the beach with my brother. We get into trouble, throw-in with a dangerous crowd, we get out of trouble, all the while, the Pacific Ocean slowly disintegrates the west coast. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathaniel and his work, visit his websi...
29 May 2023
Hang In There, Baby!
This story is about a time I worked in an office. Explore the many hilarious social dynamics of corporate culture, terrible office cuisine, and impossibly hilarious clients (and their mistresses) in this compelling argument for working from home. How are you liking the podcast? Tell the world with a review here! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a wri...
14 May 2023
Mass Suicide at the Power Luncheon
How to identify bad tippers, the casual chicanery of cannibalistic power lunchers, and my old psychopath boss. Enjoy these key takeaways and more scandalous details from years of waiting tables. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathaniel and his work, visit his website, an...
30 Apr 2023
Campground Etiquette
In this episode of Don't Remember Me Like This, we delve into the world of campground etiquette. Join us as we hear a terrible story about our trip to a campground last summer, where noisy neighbors and a looming natural disaster test the limits of patience and civility. This is a story for anyone who's had to suffer camping next to crappy neighbors. Among other things, this is a story about fatherhood and revenge, all in the comfy setting of a modern campground. Tune in to hear how this adve...
16 Apr 2023
Closets, and the Joy of Remodeling
In this episode of Don’t Remember Me Like This, join host Nathaniel Barber as he explores the terrible world of remodeling closets and how a closet is more than just about storage space. Discover how a remodeled closet can become a personal refuge, a hidey-hole where you can escape from the chaos of the outside world. Nathaniel also shares his unique perspective on remodeling in general and offers an equation everyone should make when considering a remodeling project of their own. Whether you...
2 Apr 2023
Allez, Américain! Part Two
Enjoy the the latest episode of Don’t Remember Me Like This, the thrilling conclusion to Allez, Américain! A stressful but hilarious story about a very enjoyable bike ride across Europe. We’ve already seen how plans for a simple long distance bike ride can go horribly wrong. In this episode, maybe things don’t get any better. But in the end, it's certainly worth the ride! Enjoy part two of, Allez, Américain! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Rem...
19 Mar 2023
Allez, Américain! Part One
In the latest episode of Don’t Remember Me Like This, we’re heading to Europe! Specifically, we’re bicycling from Amsterdam to Switzerland way back in 2009. Join us for the ride in part one of Allez, Américain! Eight hilarious chapters about misadventure, discovery, and stupid persistence in the face of making life harder than it needs to be. Enjoy. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better...
5 Mar 2023
The Oxford Comma
Who says an old writer can’t change? With time, and a reduced metabolism, I’ve come to terms with my old nemesis: the Oxford comma. But something funny happened along the way. I realized, I’d been going about this whole life thing wrong. In this episode, I discuss my fraught relationship with the Oxford comma, prefaced my recent events from a very busy February in Minnesota. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Links mentioned in the podcast: — My daughter'...
19 Feb 2023
The Great Gourmet Cheese Grab
Sometimes opportunity knocks, and those who know reach out and take it, regardless of the consequences. When faced with enough free cheese to feed all of Portland, Oregon, I experience a spell of temporary insanity. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathaniel and his work, ...
5 Feb 2023
The Unfairport
Three short stories about the theater of international misery: airports. Enjoy a closer look at the juggernaut of social expectations, taboos, and perceived unfairness that is capable of pushing grown adults into full blown hissy fits. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Natha...
22 Jan 2023
Winter Vignettes (Part Two): Seven Scenes From Minnesota's Most Elegant Season
In celebration of this very special time of year, our next edition of Don’t Remember Me Like This is part two of Winter Vignettes: Seven Scenes From Minnesota’s Most Elegant Season, including seven stories and essays about a frozen toilet, how to make decorative ice lanterns, thoughts on a recent break in. Mix yourself a hot toddy, and snuggle up to this special episode of the Don’t Remember Me Like This podcast. #alwayswinter Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodc...
15 Jan 2023
Winter Vignettes (Part One): Seven Scenes From Minnesota’s Most Elegant Season
There’s no winter like a Minnesota winter. In celebration of this very special time of year, our next edition of Don’t Remember Me Like This is a two-part episode titled Winter Vignettes: Seven Scenes From Minnesota’s Most Elegant Season, including seven stories and essays. So, mix yourself a hot toddy, snuggle up, and enjoy! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse)...
1 Jan 2023
My Career In Music Comes To An End
It took me longer than I care to admit to accept I wasn’t cut out for a career in music. This story is about one wild night in Portland, it started innocently enough and severed and my dumb hopes of somehow making it as a career musician. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Na...
18 Dec 2022
On A Whim
It was a helluva day trip to Little Falls, MN. We encountered a group of weekend warriors wearing pleated khakis, ate someone else's pizza, saw an incredible photographer present his latest project, visited the Black & White cafe, almost bought everything at Treasure City, and eavesdropped some family's conversation at Coborns. Even a day trip can be packed-in with so many incredible experiences. We need to get out more often. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...
5 Dec 2022
Dancing Lessons From God
This episode is about how travel can be disastrous and how tragedy has a special way of putting things into perspective. The sooner we come to terms with misdirection, the sooner we'll be able to enjoy what little time we have to get away. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about ...
20 Nov 2022
Happy Thanksgiving!
The maiden episode of Don't Remember Me Like This is a nonfiction story about one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. The episode is titled Happy Thanksgiving! It’s about how the road to hell is often paved with good intentions. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. To learn more about Nathanie...
13 Nov 2022
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Don't Remember Me Like This is a nonfiction podcast of short stories and other goodies. We go live on 11/20th! It's an exciting time to be alive. Mark your calendar and tell your friends or enemies—Don't Remember Me Like This is a podcast you can enjoy. We hope you join in the fun. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drmltpodcast Don't Remember Me Like This is written, produced, and published (for better or worse) by Nathaniel Barber, a writer and photographer livin...
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