I'm Clay and Venue Diagram is where I think out loud about the things that stick with you. Sometimes that’s baseball stadiums and other venues. We will explore what they feel like, how they work (or don’t), and why certain places linger long after you leave. Other times we will dive into film, television, music, or events like the Oscars because something about them won’t let go of my brain.

As a gluten-free, easily overwhelmed person with sensory sensitivities, I try to notice details other people might skip. So I'll touch on crowd noise, layout, pacing, food, friction among other things, not as a checklist, but as part of how an experience lands.

The throughline is curiosity and context: what is it about this that sticks with you?

Topics include:
• venue visits & landmarks • baseball & live events • music rankings & commentary
• film & TV essays • the Oscars • cultural memory & nostalgia • travel observations