Dubious Scrapbooks

David Gullett and I discuss his practice of choosing a kind of mission statement for each year. Incidental and outro music by Lesfm from Pixabay and Acoustic Guitar by William King Official Links: Spotify "There's so much more in 2024!" "Settling in to just me and she in 2023" "Well this is new" in 2022 "Get 'er done in 2021!" "Blessings a-plent...

Do you remember a particular book from childhood? What memories come to the surface when you think about books and reading when you were young? In this episode, Tom Nixon and I explore these and other questions about reading and how books played a part in our early lives. Tom Nixon is the former Library Services Manager for Fresno Unified School District where he oversaw 110 library staff and 90 l...

Actors must memorize a great deal of text in order to prepare for a role, but when that production is complete, where does all of that go? Having spent so much time working to memorize something, do actors find it easier to access those memories if they happen to reprise a particular role? Jacqueline Antaramian , is a talented actress who has captivated audiences on both stage and screen. She has...

A po' boy sandwich is a traditional sandwich from Louisiana, typically made with roast beef or fried seafood (such as shrimp, crawfish, oysters or catfish) served on a baguette-like roll. The sandwich is often dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise. It is a popular food item in New Orleans and can be found at many restaurants throughout the city. Learn more about Sean Matthew Howard:...

Don’t believe everything you think. Our brains can sometimes give us bad advice. What happens when we begin to question that inner voice that we associate with our primary concept of self? My guest is actor/ artist/storyteller Sean Matthew Howard of Saint Schizophrenia Studios. Sean shares how his experiences growing up that led him to question his inner voice and how that changed him over time.&n...

How accurate are your autobiographical memories? In this episode, I take some time to check in on my own memories with my guest, Melissa Mann , currently director of donor communications for Reason Foundation , a national media organization and think tank that publishes Reason magazine, produces original videos, and uses in-depth public policy research to educate policymakers, journalists, and opt...

Are you inspired by the success of others? Do you embrace challenges? In this episode, I discuss the concept of mindset and the work of Carol Dwek with retired Disney imagineer Greg Wilzbach.  If you would like to learn more about Mindset and the work of Carol Dwek, I highly recommend that you watch her TED Talk on growth mindset .

Does food taste better with a story? Actor/writer David Arnott and I discuss our visit to the Mitla Cafe in San Bernadino. I highly recommend the book, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America, written by Gustavo Arellano. David Arnott's IMDb Page

What if you could load skills and knowledge right into your brain? Useful shortcut or curiosity killer?