Joe: So first things first - how would you describe your hobby to someone who’s never heard of you?

Howler: Well, I scream. That's really it. They call me the Howler. I’m trying to get a single scream as loud as I can get it, and that’s a pretty tough goal. Right now I’m peaking out around 118 decibels, which is just a few below the world record.

J: And how often do you scream?

H: Well, when I’m not working, about as much as I can. I like watching movies too, but it’s really not as good for me as screaming. It’s like, when I come back home, I go to my special room and I start howlin’.

J: I’ve done some research for this interview. I heard you once described it as an obsession?

H: That’s correct.

J: Has it negatively impacted your life?

(Pause)

H: I had a family. But I howled too much.

J: I’m sorry to hear that.

H: Yeah.

J: To end on a positive note, do you have any advice for aspiring howlers?

H: You gotta preserve your vocal cords. Howling is about a single scream as loud as possible. When I howl, I do warmups for about half an hour. And I never howl more than four times in a row.

J: That’s sound advice. Thank you for your time, and I’ll see you around Amherst!

H: It sure ain’t Arkansas. (Laughs)

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