PAFO is a loose, unscripted conversation show from the Pondoff’s Anonymous Network. No guests, no agenda, no pressure to land on a takeaway. Just people talking, wandering, circling ideas, and seeing what happens when you stop trying to be productive. Sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes a little off-track, always honest. Pond Around. Find Out.
PAFO - Pond Around and Find Out
Claim This Podcastby Chris Pondoff, Zoë Mendenall, Kurt Garner
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Podcast Overview
PAFO is a loose, unscripted conversation show from the Pondoff’s Anonymous Network. No guests, no agenda, no pressure to land on a takeaway. Just people talking, wandering, circling ideas, and seeing what happens when you stop trying to be productive. Sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes a little off-track, always honest. Pond Around. Find Out.
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Recent Episodes
June 17, 2026
"That's A Total Bruce Move"
<p>This week on PAFO, the gang is settling into the newly redesigned studio. </p><p><br></p><p>Furniture updates and studio makeover talk quickly spirals into Grand Theft Auto debates, college drama, airport horror stories, TSA pat-downs, purity culture, and dirty cities rankings.</p><p><br></p><p>Zoë shares one of the most memorable stories from her college years, reflecting on friendship, loyalty, chronic illness, and the moment she chose to stand by someone when everyone else walked away. </p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Chris recaps a meaningful trip to Denver, talks about speaking at a recovery event, and somehow turns a TSA screening into one of the funniest segments of the episode. </p><p><br></p><p>The conversation bounces between serious and ridiculous in classic PAFO fashion—touching on recovery, friendship, travel, self-awareness, church culture, and the importance of finding people who have your back when life gets messy. </p><p><br></p><p>There are stories about pedicures, migraines, hot dogs, Indian food, college covenants, and airport security procedures that probably shouldn't be discussed in this much detail.</p>
June 10, 2026
"Thiccc With Three C's"
<p>This week on PAFO, the crew catches up after a busy few weeks and covers everything from Italy trips and coffee shop drama to airport etiquette, conspiracy theories, private jets, and the strange emotional hangover that can follow a meaningful experience.Kurt shares stories from his recent film project in Northern California, including guerrilla-style filming on Napa highways, truck stop encounters, and the unexpected challenge of saying goodbye to people you only knew for a few days but genuinely connected with. The conversation turns into a thoughtful discussion about comparison, uncertainty, career transitions, and the feeling that everyone else's life might be moving faster than your own. At least until someone starts talking about Denver airport conspiracies.Elsewhere, Zoë wraps up her time at Café Dolce, reflects on finishing another major chapter of school, and realizes she may owe herself a long-overdue celebration. Chris prepares for a trip to Denver, discusses faith, purpose, and recovery work, while the group debates airport behavior, Southwest Airlines, kids on planes, private aviation, and whether anyone is actually prepared to be the hero in an emergency exit row.A conversation about moving forward, staying present, and trying not to lose your mind while traveling.</p>
June 3, 2026
"If You're Moody, Just Say That"
<p>On this episode of PAFO, the crew covers everything from studio upgrades and questionable Facebook Marketplace purchases to purity culture, dating, cheating, and the weird ways our past shapes how we see relationships today. What starts as a conversation about new chairs and a future couch quickly turns into a surprisingly thoughtful discussion about scarcity mindsets, childhood experiences, religion, and the stories we inherit from our families.Zoe shares memories from growing up in purity culture, including some of the bizarre lessons and shame-based messaging that shaped how an entire generation viewed sex and relationships. The conversation explores everything from church retreats and double standards to what happens when those beliefs collide with real life and adulthood. Along the way, the group tackles infidelity, heartbreak, accountability, and why some relationship endings are easier to walk away from than others.The episode also features updates on Kurt’s upcoming film project in Northern California, discussions about online outrage and social media arguments, and a behind-the-scenes look at how the podcast continues to evolve both on camera and behind the scenes. There’s plenty of laughter, a few uncomfortable truths, and the kind of honest conversation that makes PAFO feel like hanging out with friends.</p>
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