The Works

A little bit of this and a little bit of that! Richard Hatch now owes $3.2 million in taxes since he didn't pay his taxes on his Survivor winnings 25 years ago...which was $1 million. How can this be? We have a few more rants on health cures and issues. Have you heard about Mars College? A man who loved Burning Man took old wood from structures he built there and used them in the middle of the...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? What other things have our generations believed over the years? Eat a tape worm to lose weight? Lobotomies cure psychological issue? Crazy! Join us for a discussion on snake oil or real practices on this "Apple a day..." episode of The Works. https://museum.dea.gov/museum-collection/collection-spotlight/artifact/soothing-syrup   https://www.hi...

What are the categories of A.I. (artificial intelligence) being used? Do you actively use A.I.? Some people use A.I. to help them write a papers or to summarize some research. Others use it to create artwork and logos. It is getting harder to differentiate A.I. images/videos from real images. Do we embrace or do we encourage caution? Join us for a lively discussion about artificial intelligence on...

Still no winners in our hot sauce giveaway! We decided to make it easier with making the music montage have extended samples. Guess the correct song title in the correct order in this 8 song music montage. Email guesses to Jim@TheWorksPodcast.com ((hot sauces brought to you from MadeInMaidenNC.com ))

What was the 1st video game you ever played? Did you ever go to a game arcade back in the day? How can Legend of Zelda be 40 years old? Video games and how we play them have changed over the decades. Games have been played on computers, gaming systems, handheld devices, phones and even on streaming services. Do you still play? Join us for a discussion about video games on this "Pac-Man Fever&...

There have been many wonderful musicians that are now eligible for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame! What qualities should they possess? What are the qualifications? Who is missing from the list? Join us for a discussion for this "Hall Of Wonder" episode of The Works. https://rockhall.com/2026-nominees/

As GenXers, there were certain things growing up that just invoked fears or concerns. Missing kids were on milk cartons, and it seemed as though knowing how to get out of quicksand was important! What were YOU afraid of that you realize now isn't a thing? What was the millenial "thing"? What worried the boomers? Join us for a discussion of "Irrational Fears" on this episode...

What is your favorite convenience store? Is it because it is truly convenient or does it feature certain niceties such as great food or coffee? Great bathrooms? Cheaper gas? We are team Buccees! However, Kwik Trip has beat out the former favorite of WaWa. What makes these stores so popular? Join us for a discussion of stores in "That's Convenient" episode of The Works.

Do you hear me...do you care? (Missing Persons song) What are you listening to? Do you recall K-Tel records that were sung by "The Original Artists"? Napster? How amazing is it that we can all share conversations with the world through podcasts! There was even a Golden Globes category honoring the medium. What do top podcasts have in common? Join us for a podcast discussion of "Do Y...

The food industry is a multi billion dollar industry. We watch celebrity chefs and various cooking shows. How many celebrity chef positions are there truly? Even if you don't know how to cook, you can partake in good food with meal solutions delivered for a subscription. We...love...FOOD! Join us for a lively discussion of "Food For Thought" on this episode of The Works.

Back in the day, when we listened to RADIO, they always had give aways. You could be the 10th caller that knew the phrase that pays. Did you win any give aways or promotions? What was the weirdest that you heard? We have decided to reward you listeners by doing TWO GIVE AWAYS! The first three correct answers on each will get a free bottle of MadeInMaidenNC.com hot sauce. Join us for details of our...

What are the advantages of crypto currency and what is it all about? Considering it is not based on a tangible asset, is it cheaper to produce than currency? What about the price of electricity to mine crypto? Is crypto currency stable enough for you to invest? Join us for a "Cryptic" discussion on this episode of The Works.

So very tired of being so very tired! The sleep industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and people are obsessed with getting a good night sleep. Did you know that the standard line of getting 8 hours of sleep started during the industrial revolution? What is a sleep study? If you go to a hammer store, you walk out with a hammer...why are we surprised that if you do a sleep study you walk out w...

Let's talk about the pet industry! Are designer cross breeds like the labradoodle worth the money or are they just a mutt? Which animals would you consider for a house pet? Pot-bellied pig? House pony? Just cats and dogs? Gourmet pet food and pet insurance are trending. Join us for a discussion about pets in this "Pet Peeve" episode of The Works.

Do your favorite things change over time? What was your favorite backyard game? (Was it inappropriately named?) What are your top 3 favorite foods? Do you have a favorite Olympic sport (past or present)? Join us for the whimsical musings of Jim and Dianne in this "Favorite Things" episode of The Works.

Let's talk about sports today and how do we create elite athletes. We no longer have sports in schools, everyone gets a trophy, and we pay to play instead of trying out. Do coaches get better results with fear and intimidation or being understanding? One way of coaching may be great for one kid and terrifying for another. Join us for a discussion of "Participation Trophy" on this epi...

What if you could "stitch" together digital photos from the same time and location to give you a larger "view" of an event? That is the basics of PhotoFracking. We are mining the information in photo meta data. Join us for a discussion of media standards and how this proposed technology could help in investigations on "PhotoFracking" episode of The Works.

Are we experiencing global warming? Or Global cooling? Or is it just climate change? What do we really know about the state of our environment. Did covid help our environment when we all stayed home? Nope. Methane gas went up. Every 20 or so years since 1890, news outlets have reported the next ice age is upon us or the glaciers are melting and the reports kept flipping. Join us for a lively discu...

So, technology seems to be helpful at times, a bother at others, and sometimes feels like BIG BROTHER! For solving crimes, triggered surveillance feels like a good thing. Then we discover that there are "recordings" that can be recovered that we didn't pay to save. How does the whole Nest/Ring surveillance thing work? Let's discuss how technology can be a "Big Bother (or Big...

What do you use social media for? Do you consider podcasts to be social media? People use social media for personal accounts and for businesses. Has social media helped or hurt our society? Join us for a discussion of "Social Media" on this episode of The Works.

Who could have imagined that Cartman from South Park had the food pyramid correct! The revised food pyramid has been released and it is opposite to what it was. How is it decided? Do lobbyist influence the outcome? Join us for a discussion on "The Food Pyramid" on this episode of The Works.

What makes what you believe into a "conspiracy"? Is it if you are in the minority? Is it when it is disproven information? Is the government controlling weather? Did people land on the moon? Join us for a discussion of "Conspiracy Theories" on this episode of The Works.

Based on some feedback from friends, we trapse along some favorite central Ohio childhood memories of shenanigans. We didn't intend to be vandals. And, it is amazing what stories EVERY kid repeated. When you turned your bike upside down, pedaled the wheel, touched a spoke...you were making what? Ice cream! Duh! Join us for a discussion of "Central Ohio Memories" on this episode of Th...

What is the fascination with murder shows/documentaries/podcasts? Is it that we want to help solve? Are we trying to understand why someone could possibly commit these heinous crimes? How is technology playing a part? Join us for our discussion of "Killer Shows" on this episode of The Works.

Why is it that you have to have a catchy way to say things at work? Instead of saying you want to think about something some more, you say "put a pin in it". Let a topic "marinade". How frustrating! Join us for our "Corporate Speak" discussion on this episode of The Works.