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Christopher J. Swan
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🙋🏻‍♂️ 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
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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
Christopher Swan (left) and a guest sitting at a wooden dining table, smiling at the camera from behind professional broadcast microphones. The table is covered with headphones and cables, capturing a professional yet intimate kitchen-table recording session.
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Caught some views today, before the storm rolls in.
A dramatic landscape photo captures a wide, shallow body of water reflecting the bright sun and a heavily clouded sky. The foreground consists of dry, cracked mud flats and low-lying, reddish-brown marsh grasses. In the midground, the still water reflects the bright sunlight, with rolling hills and distant terrain visible along the horizon under the cloudy sky. The overall scene suggests a coastal or estuarine wetland under dynamic weather conditions.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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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
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Acquired my flu and Covid vaccines and now just waiting for my superpowers to install.
A man with a graying beard, dark-rimmed glasses, and a dark t-shirt is taking a selfie indoors. He is smiling and has two bandages, visible on his left upper arm, suggesting he has recently received injections. He is wearing a black smartwatch with a white patterned band on his left wrist. In the background, two framed abstract artworks with black shapes on a white background are visible on a light yellow wall.
September 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Making an upgrade to the bathroom. But now a question: who wrote the copy on the bidet box and what surprises will I uncover?!
A hand holds the side of a white box for a SAMODRA Ultra-Slim Bidet. A portion of a white toilet seat is visible on the far left. The box features the slogan, "Uncover surprises, embrace the joy, and realize that the pursuit of a better life never stops!" The background is a blurry indoor setting with wood flooring.
September 23, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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At the salon and unfortunately for my stylist, he asked how I was and I accidentally vented about my life. It’s not been super easy lately. I guess I needed to get that out. But so much for being an easy client today. At least I’ll look and feel good afterwards. #lookwhospretty
A man with a beard and mustache is taking a selfie in a salon. He is sitting in a classic salon chair, wearing a black cape, and has his hair wrapped in foil for a coloring treatment. He is looking at the camera with a neutral expression. In the background, there is a painting of a flame on the wall, another barber chair, and a doorway leading to the outside.
September 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Many of you are excited for October because of spooky season. Sure that’s fun but I’m excited for this.
A promotional poster for "The Diplomat" features a man and a woman in the foreground. The woman, with her hair down, wears a black coat and holds a large rectangular arrangement of white roses and green foliage. She looks off to the side with a serious expression. A man in a blue suit and tie stands slightly behind and to the left of her, looking forward with a concerned expression. The background shows a formal building with a large window and a dark car. At the top of the poster, the text reads, "EVERY HANDSHAKE HIDES A THREAT." At the bottom, "THE DIPLOMAT" is written in large letters, with "3" superimposed in the center. Below the title, it says "OCTOBER 16." A red "ND" logo is in the bottom left corner.
September 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Happiness is a new box
A black cat with bright yellow eyes and a silver bell on a collar is sitting upright in a cardboard box on a wooden chair with a woven seat. The box is lined with crumpled packing paper. The background shows a kitchen area with wood cabinets, a stainless steel appliance, and a table with a green tablecloth.
September 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Here’s a reenactment of me looking for a job every day.
August 28, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Shirt is way too big, so I cut it. Feels much better. Now there’s extra Pride in my garage gym.
A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a light blue cut-off tank top with a fun Pride graphic and gray shorts, stands in a home gym and takes a mirror selfie. The graphic on his shirt depicts a bearded merman and text that reads "Pride of the seas". He has a white smartwatch on his left wrist and is looking down at his phone. In the background, there's a weight bench, a rack of dumbbells, a power rack, and a black box.
August 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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I lifted things in my garage gym today and it was hot as balls. But I did it. Chest and tris done.
A man with a graying beard and a mustache, wearing a white tank top with dark trim and gray shorts, takes a mirror selfie. He has a white smartwatch on his right wrist and a slight smile. He is standing in a home gym, with a rack of dumbbells, a weight bench, a power rack, and other equipment visible in the background.
August 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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The many shades of Christopher. (This is way beyond a farmer’s tan.)
A man with a graying beard and a mustache, wearing a dark blue muscle tank and green shorts with white trim, stands sideways in a home gym and takes a mirror selfie. He is holding up his shirt with his hand to expose his stomach and part of his chest, and his other hand is is holding his phone. He is looking at the camera with a surprised or playful expression. In the background, various gym equipment is visible, including a weight bench, dumbbells, a power rack, and a black box.
August 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I'm a great uncle for the umpteenth time as of yesterday. Here's my new great nephew. I'd say this makes me sound old, but I am old. So there's that.
A newborn baby with reddish skin and a striped white and blue cap lies on the chest of an adult wearing a blue surgical cap and gown. The baby is wrapped in a striped blanket and appears to be sleeping with eyes closed. A medical tube is visible near the adult's face. The adult's arm, visible at the top, has tattoos. A newborn baby, wrapped in a white blanket with pink and blue stripes, is held by an adult wearing a green patterned hospital gown, smiles while looking at the baby. Another adult with tattooed hands is placing a striped cap on the baby's head. The baby has dark hair and his mouth is open in a wide yawn. The background is a hospital room setting.
August 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Adorable. Here’s my dog baby.
July 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Garden things are happening. My first watermelon, non-cherry tomato, and dahlia of the season.
A young, light green, spherical watermelon is nestled on dark brown mulch, surrounded by the sprawling vines and deeply lobed leaves of the watermelon plant. Tiny yellow blossoms are visible on some of the vines. A ripe, round red Fireworks tomato with a green stem and leaves is held in the palm of a hand. The tomato is the central focus, showcasing its smooth skin. In the softly blurred background, outdoor patio furniture with blue cushions and a patterned pillow is visible under bright sunlight. A vibrant yellow dahlia with tightly packed petals is in full bloom, positioned centrally in the frame. It grows from a plant with lush green leaves, situated in a pot that also contains smaller pink and purple flowers and other foliage at its base. The background is softly blurred, showing an outdoor setting with darker ground cover and the hints of other plants under bright sunlight.
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Since someone asked, here’s a flex.
A man with graying hair, a mustache, and a beard, wearing a light blue and dark blue striped tank top, flexes his right bicep while taking a mirror selfie. He has a white and black patterned smartwatch on his left wrist and is holding a dark smartphone. His eyes are looking up and to the right, and he has a slight smile. In the background, there's a home gym setup with a weight bench, dumbbells, and other exercise equipment.
July 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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I’m not even doing arms today but still like how they’re getting thicker.
A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a light blue tank top and gray shorts, stands in a home gym and takes a mirror selfie. He has a white smartwatch on his left wrist and is holding a dark-colored smartphone. His body is slightly turned to the right, showing his bicep. In the background, gym equipment such as dumbbells, a weight bench, and a power rack are visible.
July 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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In other news, I worked out today. Groundbreaking.
A man with a mustache and a graying beard, wearing a white tank top with a large dark graphic on the chest and dark shorts, flexes his left bicep and takes a mirror selfie. He is also wearing a dark baseball cap l and a white smartwatch on his left wrist. The background is a home gym setting, featuring a weight bench, a rack of dumbbells, a cable machine, and various other fitness equipment.
July 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Real dairy, no lactose. Game. Changer.
A hand holds two bags of Green Valley Lactose Free shredded cheese. The bag on the right, held closer to the camera, is "3 Cheese Mexican," described as "Deliciously Flavorful, A Blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar & Colby Cheeses," and weighs 6 oz (170g). The bag behind it on the left is "Mozzarella," labeled "Low moisture, Part-Skim, Delicious," and states it contains 1.5 cups. Both bags feature green and white branding with a cow logo and indicate "SMOOTH & CREAMY MELT." The background shows a blurry interior, likely a kitchen.
July 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Been feeling a bit sluggish this week. Too much on my plate and mind. But I still showed up to my (garage) gym. Sweaty and doing it.
A man with graying hair and a neatly trimmed brown beard looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. He is wearing a gray tank top. The background appears to be a garage, with a white door on the left, a red fire extinguisher, and a bicycle with a helmet visible on the right.
July 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Another weekend, another hike. This time as a group at Lake Sonoma.
A group of ten men of varying ages are gathered together for a group photo on a sunny dirt path outdoors. The man in the foreground is taking the selfie, showing only his head and shoulders, wearing a blue baseball cap. Behind him, the other nine men are smiling and looking at the camera. They are dressed in casual outdoor attire, including t-shirts, shorts, hats, and backpacks. Some are holding straw hats. The background consists of dry grasses, trees, and sunlight dappling through the leaves, suggesting a hiking or trail setting. A vast landscape shot under a clear blue sky captures rolling hills, a body of water, and a bridge. In the foreground, dry golden grasses and some green scrub dot the hill. Beyond that, a large blue-green lake or reservoir stretches out, with a prominent metal bridge crossing it in the middle distance. Lush green trees and foliage line the banks of the water and dot the surrounding hills. In the far background, multiple layers of hazy blue hills extend to the horizon. A tranquil lake is framed by the branches of large trees, with a clear blue sky overhead. The water is a serene blue-green, reflecting the sunlight and showing subtle ripples on its surface. On the far side of the lake, rolling hills covered in dry golden grass and scattered green trees extend into the distance. In the foreground, dry, light-colored grass lines the immediate bank, with shadows from the trees falling onto the water. A sweeping landscape view from a high vantage point shows a vast expanse of rolling hills under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, the ground is dark and rocky with sparse, dry vegetation, possibly indicating a scorched or arid area, with a few small green trees. A winding, teal-colored body of water, likely a lake or reservoir, is nestled amongst the hills in the middle ground. The hills surrounding the water are covered in dense green trees and vegetation, extending into the distant horizon.
July 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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I gymed yesterday and hiked 8 miles today. Feel stronger and moving forward.
A man with a reddish-brown beard and mustache, wearing a blue and white striped tank top and gray sweat shorts, flexes his right bicep while taking a mirror selfie. He has a dark baseball cap worn backward and a white smartwatch on his left wrist. The background is a home gym with a weight bench, a dumbbell rack, and other exercise equipment. A wide-angle landscape view captures a vast expanse of wetlands under a clear, bright blue sky. In the foreground, dark green foliage and dry, golden grasses frame the scene on the left and right. The midground is dominated by a sprawling marshland, with varying shades of green vegetation interspersed with patches of dark water reflecting the sky. In the far distance, a line of rolling hills with a soft, hazy appearance stretches across the horizon, topped with several tall, thin communication towers or antennas. A man with a light brown beard and mustache, wearing a dark blue tank top, a white baseball cap worn backward, and reflective orange sunglasses, takes a selfie outdoors. He has white wireless earbuds in his ears and is wearing a dark hydration pack. The sun is visible behind the trees on the left, casting a bright glow. He is standing on a dirt path with dry, golden grasses and green trees in the background under a clear sky. A sunlit dirt path winds through a dry, grassy landscape with scattered trees. The trees have gnarled, reddish-brown trunks and branches, with some retaining green foliage while others appear more sparse. Shadows from the trees fall across the path and the golden-brown grasses. The sky is clear blue overhead.
July 11, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Working hard to lean down and pump up more after not being consistent as I work through lots of stresses this year.
A man with a mustache and a graying beard, wearing a blue tank top and gray shorts, takes a mirror selfie. He has a dark baseball cap with a red and white logo on, and checkered slip-on shoes. A tattoo is visible on his left calf. He is in a home gym setting with a weight rack, bicycle, and bench visible in the background. A man with a mustache and a graying beard is taking a mirror selfie in what appears to be a home gym. He is wearing a blue tank top and a baseball cap with a colorful logo. His eyes are wide open and he is looking directly at the camera. In the background, there is gym equipment including a rack with weights, resistance bands, and a cable machine.
July 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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I love summer, but not in my garage gym that’s not insulated. Time for short shorts to keep cool. I don’t hate how my legs look in them.
A man with a graying beard and a light-colored baseball cap worn backward is taking a mirror selfie. He is wearing a gray tank top with a front pocket and navy blue mesh shorts with white trim. On his left wrist, he has a white smartwatch. In the background, there's a rack of dumbbells on the left and what appears to be a weight bench and a white wall on the right. A person is shown from the waist down, wearing navy blue mesh shorts with white trim, a gray t-shirt, and blue and white checkered slip-on shoes with light gray socks. A tattoo is visible on their left calf. Their left arm is at their side, and a white smartwatch is visible on their wrist. The setting appears to be a gym, with a black weight bench and a black fitness box with "REP FITNESS" visible in the background, along with black mats on the floor.
June 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Shared this on Instagram yesterday toward the end of my workout after a friend told me a shirtless pic was a requirement for gay gym selfies. So here you go.
A shirtless man, with a graying beard and a blue baseball cap worn backward, stands in profile facing right, taking a mirror selfie with his black smartphone. He is wearing plum-colored shorts and blue and white checkered slip-on shoes. A tattoo is visible on his left calf. In the background, there's a white wall, a weight bench, and a black box with "REP FITNESS" written on it. A black water bottle and a cable are visible on a ledge to the right.
June 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM