Category: Podcast

August 8, 2022 – Self Analysis 2019

August 8, 2022 /

Originally, I wrote this show outline in May 2019. This was about a month after I had left my job and there has been a lot of water under the bridge since that time. When I first started, I was writing topics ahead in preparation to build a podcast. I didn’t really ever get around to it. As I have started podcasting weekly, I have those old outlines in the queue for weeks when I need a quick win.

At that point, I was thinking that this endeavor was going to be called ‘Polymath Daily’. My focus was going to be a classically oriented approach where I was going to integrate freedom, history, business and leadership, and other things like I am currently doing. I do talk about things like this occasionally but the original idea required too much daily research.

End Your Programming Routine: The reason I chose this one to do today is that I think it goes along with my current string of deeper and more personal podcasts. There is definitely some self analysis that needs to happen as a result of all my personal events recently. I will take my own advice and give it some time. Right now, it is too raw.

August 1, 2022 – Music and Memoires

August 1, 2022 /

I am keeping short and sweet again. Listen to hear what I am saying! The playlist that accompanies my podcast can be heard here.

End Your Programming Routine: Every day things get a little bit better. I find that certain songs have the capability to appease anger and transition to a better mind state. Find your inner peace and be that rock in the storm. It definitely isn’t easy, I keep praying for resolution.

July 25, 2022 – Reconciling Boundaries and Christianity

July 25, 2022 /

As I eluded, last week was a tough week. I am not going to air my dirty laundry however I will provide some details in this podcast for context. For that reason, you will have to take my information at face value. As nasty as some people have been, I have nothing to gain by naming names or releasing the full details.

I made serious consideration before doing what I did. I spoke with my pastor and I spoke with another devout friend. I did not give them options but provided my facts and asked for advice on how to proceed. Both essentially gave me the same suggestion, I needed to make a tough and firm stance on boundaries.

I am not holier than though or a devout pray-er. The fact that I sought pastoral and Christian oriented advice followed by serious prayer, I got an answer. Both of those are new for me. I was never one to ask for anything in prayer, only to offer thanks. It has definitely strengthened my resolve that this is a moment. Not only do I need the support but also the validation that this was the best course of action.

End Your Programming Routine: I have heard this phrase before “It is not up to us to wonder why”. I don’t know why this was the circumstances had to come to this. I don’t know why I had to be the ‘bad guy’. But it is the first step in moving on. For that, I am grateful.

July 18, 2022 – Tradition, Does It Matter

July 18, 2022 /

I suppose that I am a sentimental type. With that, I even participate in traditions that I really don’t care for. Find out about that and more in today’s podcast. Fair warning that this is mostly about sports. It is not a subject that I talk a lot about, but I am interested in.

I have some other stuff in the pipe right now. This seemed so topical at the time that I decided to this that I bumped other things to get this out. Doing podcast is more work than writing so I tend to do more prep ahead of time and the situation may change by the time I actually publish. Nevertheless, I am going to keep moving.

End Your Programming Routine: Tradition builds culture and culture is integral to our human fabric. Whether the tradition revolves around sports or holidays or families we need these practices to continue or advance our culture. It is possible to build new traditions as well but that takes time. Pick your battles closely, maybe there is a reason for the tradition.

July 11, 2022 – The Voice of Covid

July 11, 2022 /

I am keeping it short today both in the writing and the podcast. You can hear in my voice that I am severely congested and feeling the effects of having Covid. You can hear all about it in my podcast.

End Your Programming Routine: The show must go on. Probably when I get a bigger library of content that I will probably skip podcasting when I get like this. But, this is about discipline!

July 4, 2022 – Episode 5; Happy Birthday America, Featuring the American Idiot

July 4, 2022 /

I feel like going off a little like I did on Memorial Day. It has more to do with people’s ridiculous reaction to recent Supreme Court verdicts. People are so up in arms about things that they really have no idea about what they are talking about.

Normally, I would take today as a holiday. However, I do have some things to say on this subject. In addition to that, I am making a move to switch podcasts to Monday rather than Friday so that Friday’s can be focused more on book analysis. I am getting ready to start a series on Atlas Shrugged. This book is tremendously long. Remember, this forum is about changing your programming.

End Your Programming Routine: I am completely fine if you don’t agree with me. I feel that it is my responsibility to do what I can to create a world that has the potential to be great. In my opinion, freedom and choice are the number one way to do that. Despite what all of the celebrities say, all three of these rulings create both.

July 1, 2022 – Episode 4, The Spanish Table

July 1, 2022 /

I am going to end the week of Spain here. Today I am talking about how eating in Spain works. There are a fair number of etiquette and traditions that go along with it. I try to simplify and define the rules as I know it.

End Your Programming Routine: It was an absolute honor to be treated like family and share most meals with the Roca family during our vacation. I feel so privileged that we were invited to spend time and meals with family and friends. Many thanks to making this a great experience.