Christopher J. Swan
@christopherjswan.bsky.social
🙋🏻♂️ Host: My Big Story with Christopher Swan
🎙️ Season 3 coming early 2026
🌈 Championing underrepresented voices @differentnessco (coming soon)
💁🏻♂️ Board Member at Village Network of Petaluma
👉🏼 http://chrstphrswn.co/AllTheThings
🎙️ Season 3 coming early 2026
🌈 Championing underrepresented voices @differentnessco (coming soon)
💁🏻♂️ Board Member at Village Network of Petaluma
👉🏼 http://chrstphrswn.co/AllTheThings
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Age: 52
Location: Petaluma, CA
Quick summary:
👉 Hiking
👉 Doing good in the world
👉 Nature
👉 Health & weightlifting
👉 Meaningful connections
👉 LGBTQ books
👉 Gay
👉 People-centric stories
👉 Animals
👉 Gardening
👉 Sci-fi
👉 Podcaster
👉 Comms guy
👉 Love to learn
👉 Helper
Age: 52
Location: Petaluma, CA
Quick summary:
👉 Hiking
👉 Doing good in the world
👉 Nature
👉 Health & weightlifting
👉 Meaningful connections
👉 LGBTQ books
👉 Gay
👉 People-centric stories
👉 Animals
👉 Gardening
👉 Sci-fi
👉 Podcaster
👉 Comms guy
👉 Love to learn
👉 Helper
Watching #HeatedRivalry press highlights the "Default vs. Genre" problem. We say "Gay Love Story" but never "Straight Love Story."
One is treated as the standard, the other as a sub-category. True equality is when the adjective disappears. Or do labels help?
#Storytelling #Representation #LGBTQ
One is treated as the standard, the other as a sub-category. True equality is when the adjective disappears. Or do labels help?
#Storytelling #Representation #LGBTQ
January 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Watching #HeatedRivalry press highlights the "Default vs. Genre" problem. We say "Gay Love Story" but never "Straight Love Story."
One is treated as the standard, the other as a sub-category. True equality is when the adjective disappears. Or do labels help?
#Storytelling #Representation #LGBTQ
One is treated as the standard, the other as a sub-category. True equality is when the adjective disappears. Or do labels help?
#Storytelling #Representation #LGBTQ
While the internet is dark in Iran, stories are the only signal we have. I'm re-visiting "Darius the Great is Not Okay." It’s a vital reminder of the people, the culture, and the beauty that is currently under siege.
Witnessing is active work. Don't look away.
#Iran #WomanLifeFreedom #FreeIran
Witnessing is active work. Don't look away.
#Iran #WomanLifeFreedom #FreeIran
January 12, 2026 at 7:55 PM
While the internet is dark in Iran, stories are the only signal we have. I'm re-visiting "Darius the Great is Not Okay." It’s a vital reminder of the people, the culture, and the beauty that is currently under siege.
Witnessing is active work. Don't look away.
#Iran #WomanLifeFreedom #FreeIran
Witnessing is active work. Don't look away.
#Iran #WomanLifeFreedom #FreeIran
Spotted this on the wall at my salon. "Graffiti keeps rent low. Keep that sh*t up." A valid economic theory? Discuss.
#Art #StreetArt #Housing #SundayThoughts
#Art #StreetArt #Housing #SundayThoughts
January 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Spotted this on the wall at my salon. "Graffiti keeps rent low. Keep that sh*t up." A valid economic theory? Discuss.
#Art #StreetArt #Housing #SundayThoughts
#Art #StreetArt #Housing #SundayThoughts
This text I received from a friend made my night: “I want to tell you how much joy it brings me to see you back behind the microphone and out doing what I know you love ❤️ Keep going!”
#podcast #storytelling
#podcast #storytelling
January 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
This text I received from a friend made my night: “I want to tell you how much joy it brings me to see you back behind the microphone and out doing what I know you love ❤️ Keep going!”
#podcast #storytelling
#podcast #storytelling
Field Note: Spotted in Petaluma: A "Rock Snake" asking strangers to help it grow.
I’ve been thinking about community this week. Whether it's at a funeral or on a sidewalk, connection is just about showing up and adding your stone to the line.
#FieldNotes #Petaluma #Storytelling
I’ve been thinking about community this week. Whether it's at a funeral or on a sidewalk, connection is just about showing up and adding your stone to the line.
#FieldNotes #Petaluma #Storytelling
January 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Field Note: Spotted in Petaluma: A "Rock Snake" asking strangers to help it grow.
I’ve been thinking about community this week. Whether it's at a funeral or on a sidewalk, connection is just about showing up and adding your stone to the line.
#FieldNotes #Petaluma #Storytelling
I’ve been thinking about community this week. Whether it's at a funeral or on a sidewalk, connection is just about showing up and adding your stone to the line.
#FieldNotes #Petaluma #Storytelling
I’m skipping the 2025 highlight reel.
After losing six people in two years, grief didn't reset with the calendar. But my lens has shifted and I see the world differently.
So I'm reporting on it and I'm calling it "Field Notes."
#grief #storytelling #fieldnotes
After losing six people in two years, grief didn't reset with the calendar. But my lens has shifted and I see the world differently.
So I'm reporting on it and I'm calling it "Field Notes."
#grief #storytelling #fieldnotes
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I’m skipping the 2025 highlight reel.
After losing six people in two years, grief didn't reset with the calendar. But my lens has shifted and I see the world differently.
So I'm reporting on it and I'm calling it "Field Notes."
#grief #storytelling #fieldnotes
After losing six people in two years, grief didn't reset with the calendar. But my lens has shifted and I see the world differently.
So I'm reporting on it and I'm calling it "Field Notes."
#grief #storytelling #fieldnotes
Attending a funeral today. Not the way the year should end for anyone. So much loss over the last two years. I’m glad I’m here to support my friend.
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Attending a funeral today. Not the way the year should end for anyone. So much loss over the last two years. I’m glad I’m here to support my friend.
Until the #StrangerThings finale arrives, I’m starting a rewatch of #Firefly. It’s like a comfy blanket and hanging with friends.
December 30, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Until the #StrangerThings finale arrives, I’m starting a rewatch of #Firefly. It’s like a comfy blanket and hanging with friends.
While I am ready for things to slow down, I am cranking out PR pitches, scheduling interviews, working a contract gig and still trying to get ready for Christmas. I am so ready for a long break. Anyone else? #toobusy #holidaybreak
December 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
While I am ready for things to slow down, I am cranking out PR pitches, scheduling interviews, working a contract gig and still trying to get ready for Christmas. I am so ready for a long break. Anyone else? #toobusy #holidaybreak
I saw Rental Family last night. It was thoughtful, endearing, quiet, expressive and definitely worth the time. Even the row of children (yes, kids at this movie) sat quietly the entire time. I guess we all enjoyed it. #movies
December 4, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I saw Rental Family last night. It was thoughtful, endearing, quiet, expressive and definitely worth the time. Even the row of children (yes, kids at this movie) sat quietly the entire time. I guess we all enjoyed it. #movies
While folks are getting into the holiday spirit, I just wanna watch LOTR. Anyone else?
#LOTR #holidays #comfortmovies
#LOTR #holidays #comfortmovies
December 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
While folks are getting into the holiday spirit, I just wanna watch LOTR. Anyone else?
#LOTR #holidays #comfortmovies
#LOTR #holidays #comfortmovies
Pausing the holiday prep to share some joy.
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Pausing the holiday prep to share some joy.
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Pouring my energy into building @differentnessco.bsky.social & recording the new season of My Big Story with Christopher Swan.
Chasing that public radio aesthetic — high-end polish, kitchen table vibe. Grateful to be back.
#DifferentnessCo #Storytelling
Morning plans postponed. So I made buttermilk, lemon blueberry pancakes and bacon for brekky on a drizzly, grey Sunday morning. Delicious and hit the spot.
November 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Morning plans postponed. So I made buttermilk, lemon blueberry pancakes and bacon for brekky on a drizzly, grey Sunday morning. Delicious and hit the spot.
Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
I had a dream I was driving through a mountain road covered in water, the ground disappeared and as my car submerged, I calmed myself, unbuckled my seatbelt and swam out and went to work. I then drove to the Paris airport to fly home, missing a chance to selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. What?!
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I had a dream I was driving through a mountain road covered in water, the ground disappeared and as my car submerged, I calmed myself, unbuckled my seatbelt and swam out and went to work. I then drove to the Paris airport to fly home, missing a chance to selfie in front of the Eiffel Tower. What?!
Worked remote for 11 years and rarely got sick. Started a new gig 3 weeks ago, required to be in the office once a week and I already caught something. Ridiculous.
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Worked remote for 11 years and rarely got sick. Started a new gig 3 weeks ago, required to be in the office once a week and I already caught something. Ridiculous.
I added more variety this year for the trick-or-treaters. I’ve include full size candies, snack items and toys. Each kid gets to choose two items. This way kids get things they really want and works around food allergies. #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I added more variety this year for the trick-or-treaters. I’ve include full size candies, snack items and toys. Each kid gets to choose two items. This way kids get things they really want and works around food allergies. #halloween
Big day. Moving the boyfriend into my place, which becomes our place. It was just two years ago this month when we randomly met for a group hike and now we’re shacking up together. This adventure keeps getting bigger.
October 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Big day. Moving the boyfriend into my place, which becomes our place. It was just two years ago this month when we randomly met for a group hike and now we’re shacking up together. This adventure keeps getting bigger.
Downside of switching contract gigs regularly, especially when switching consulting companies: you have to take security and sexual harassment training over and over again — at the consulting company and at the client. And they are never not boring.
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Downside of switching contract gigs regularly, especially when switching consulting companies: you have to take security and sexual harassment training over and over again — at the consulting company and at the client. And they are never not boring.
First day at a new gig. It’s remote except one day a week when I commute 2.5 hours in the car, each way. Today was that day. Exhausting.
October 15, 2025 at 5:24 AM
First day at a new gig. It’s remote except one day a week when I commute 2.5 hours in the car, each way. Today was that day. Exhausting.
Over the last 3 days, I have been sitting in my home office working feverishly on my new biz — so much sitting that my ass actually hurts. It's all fun and games until your ass hurts, fellas. 😬😆
October 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Over the last 3 days, I have been sitting in my home office working feverishly on my new biz — so much sitting that my ass actually hurts. It's all fun and games until your ass hurts, fellas. 😬😆
That's a wrap. My work contract ended today. I'm taking a little time off and I am very lucky to be starting another gig soon. I feel thankful for the last gig, relieved to have another (the job market stinks!), and excited to be building my own biz as a longterm career goal. Let's go!
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 AM
That's a wrap. My work contract ended today. I'm taking a little time off and I am very lucky to be starting another gig soon. I feel thankful for the last gig, relieved to have another (the job market stinks!), and excited to be building my own biz as a longterm career goal. Let's go!
Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.