If “soft serve” is not about ice cream, then what the hell is it about?
I get this question a lot. My podcast is “about” a lot of things. Curiosity, honesty, and fun. Community, life, and love.
It’s about the human experience, which is kind of like ice cream, when you think about it.
We’re lucky to have it.
There are many flavors and configurations.
It’s fun, sometimes messy, and a tragedy if you don’t get to finish it before you’re ready to be done.
Being human, living, and loving in this world we all share. This is what the Soft Serve Podcast has been serving up since 2018.
Join me every other week for interesting discussions about culture, society, entertainment, news, and whatever else comes to my mind.
About Me
My podcast name, Sawtooth Frank, comes from a jagged front tooth (now covered with a cap) that was broken during a horrific childhood ice-skating accident.
A long-time fan of talk radio and podcasts, I always dreamed of sitting behind the microphone and having my own show. So, in 2018, I created the Soft Serve Podcast.
I strive to be unflinchingly curious and honest, whether it’s trying to understand our world more deeply, talking about pop culture, or dealing with my own issues.
Whatever the topic, be assured I will take it on with passion, reflection, and humor.
History of the pod
In 2018, I launched the Soft Serve Podcast from Western Massachusetts with a MacBook, my co-host (and spouse) Stomping Jen, and a conversation about cats.
For the first couple of years, we talked about everything and anything, including our lives, current events, and entertainment. On a few early episodes, I even tried bringing together some of my friends from high school and college.
In 2020, the Corona virus pandemic shut down the world, forcing people to “socially distance.” Instead of retreating, Stomping Jen and I used this as an opportunity to reach out. I upgraded my podcast equipment to accommodate remote guests, and we began interviewing people all over the country.
For three years, we talked to some truly amazing people. Then, in 2023, the podcast went on hiatus, moving from weekly episodes to publishing only a few episodes over two years. We basically lost our entire audience.
In the fall of 2025, I decided to restart the show. During the hiatus, Stomping Jen decided to retire from podcasting. Although I was disappointed that I would no longer have a co-host, I was not deterred. I returned to the microphone alone, publishing on a biweekly schedule.
Stomping Jen (2018-2025; retired Co-Host)
Although Stomping Jen retired from the podcast in 2025, she appears on more than 230 episodes of the show.
Stomping Jen got her podcast name from her propensity to stomp her foot on the ground when she is frustrated or mad, usually at Sawtooth Frank.
Despite her name, Stomping Jen is not an angry person. On the contrary, she is an eternal optimist and lover of life, art (observing and making), music, and connecting with people.
Stomping Jen’s big heart and fierce intelligence shine through in our hundreds of conversations.
To listen to her is to love her!
You can connect with her on her Instagram (@stompingjen) to say “Hello!” or beg her to come back on the podcast.