20 Minutes You'll Never Get Back

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. This podcast isn't without its controversies... pie v cake, real Christmas trees v artificial ones... you've heard them all.  This episode reveals another one and it appears Doug is on the wrong side.  Raisins.  Good or evil.  And why are they ruining so many foods?  All that and more in just twenty minutes. Thanks for l...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. No.  It's not that kind of camping.  We're talking about the kind of summer camping you send your kids off to.  And boy oh boy are there a lot of unusual options for you to choose from.  Zombie, BizSmart, Fashion, Comedy and oh... Explosive.  I've tracked down a few that may entertain your little camper and provide...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Yea, episode 143 will be delayed a week because I'm doing the grandparent thing.  The boys will explain it all... in just 46 seconds. Episode 143 happens next week.  I promise. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at doug@20minutespodcast.com .  If you want to stay informed of w...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Have you ever started a project that you thought would turn out great.  And then it ends in failure?  A bruised ego and maybe some time and money lost.  But what about big corporations and the failures... usually from bad planning or even worse ideas.   Here are a few ideas  that should never have left the drawing table... if they...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Welcome to the fourth installment of ... for the most part... terrible Dad jokes.  Not much more to say other than it's 100 jokes in just twenty minutes.  Go ahead and laugh.  I did. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free to email me at doug@20minutespodcast.com .  If you want to stay informe...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. You've heard them since you were a little kid.  Old wives tales.  Not very politically correct these days so we'll call them OWTs.  They've been a round a long time.  In some cases for centuries.  But are they just cautionary tales or true.  Well, in just twenty minutes you'll find out if you can go swimming ri...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. There are a lot of things I'll do, and a whole lot more that I won't.  The things I won't do almost always include the potential for serious injury or even worse.  But there are millions of people who will do these same things.  I've picked out five activities that a lot of people love... and that I think are i...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Museums go way back to 530 BC, or perhaps earlier.  Ancient Greeks built them for the Muses.  2020 AD museums went online.  Take a brief stroll through some significant museums.  And the learn about some of the more... let's just say uncommon museum.  All in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any commen...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. I'm know.  It sounds like a duo band from the 70's.  But it's not.  They are two things that struck me while walking around an amusement park.  As a bonus, the show's Executive Producer is away this week so it's anything goes here in the 20 Minutes studio.  All that in just twenty minutes. Thanks for liste...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Do you know a Leapling?  I do.  For all of you born on February 29th, you probably know all about the day and the year.  But for those of us who have regular birthdays every year... how boring... I did some research so you can impress your Leapling... all in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, p...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Football season is officially over now, but there are still a lot of sports to have a sport watching party.  And besides bottles of beer or those red cups, there's the obligatory snack table... nachos, wings or maybe even pigs in a blanket.  But who came up with those goodies?  The details are yours in just twenty minutes. Th...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. As I go about my day, questions pop in my head.  I see different things.  People say things to me.  And it all gets dumped into my mind.  Hence the junk drawer.  It's like the junk drawer in my kitchen except for the screwdrivers.  I know something is in there but I just can't find it.  Well, during my month-long break,...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. There are so many questions in the world, and I have so little podcast time.  So I picked 50 of them.  That's all I could squeeze in.  I'm not sure they're the most important questions in the world, but I have the answers.   Sit back and listen because you are about to be educated... all in just twenty minutes. Than...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Having trouble finding the right gift for someone?  Then fear not as I have assembled the definitive list of Christmas gifts that will leave your friend or family member speechless.  And I mean speechless.  Unless they're asking "What's wrong with you?" A whole bunch of gifts for your consideration... all in ju...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. It's the time of the year where ovens get hot and rolling pins roll.  Christmas cookies.  But how did it all start?  What are the top Christmas cookies and why do we leave a plate out for Santa.  All those questions and more answered in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel free t...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Big Foot, Flat Earth, Moon Landings... conspiracy theories are everywhere.  In a no-judgement episode, we'll look at how conspiracies start, how they grow and why people subscribe to them.  We'll also take a look at some of the more unusual theories AND some conspiracy theories that turned out to be true... all in just t...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Wars, hurricanes, religious conflict, people hurting people, and rising costs.  Sometimes you just need a break from all the news.  Maybe, oh, like a twenty minute break.  Well then you've come to the right place because it's time once again for Doug's Dad Joke Time .  You'll laugh, you'll groan, and if yo...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Haunted Houses are everywhere, but but where did they get their start?   From people's garages to major theme parks, patrons flock to these events and attractions just to get scared.  But what about real haunted houses?  All that and more in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please feel f...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Cake, balloons, candles, pinatas and even getting a dusting of flour from head to toe.  These are just some of the birthday traditions from around the world.  But just how and why did we start celebrating birthdays?  And what about that birthday song?  Those questions and more answered in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. The NFL or Premier League or Formula One aren't the only competitions around.  How about Chessboxing, Conker smashing, or Cherry Pit Spitting.  Some of the lesser known contests may be just up your alley.   And don't forget about the worms.  Every competition (almost) you've always wanted to enter... in just twenty...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. From Birch bark Tar to Chicle to a synthetic petroleum-derived base.  There you have it, the history of chewing gum.  Find out how the whole chewing gum thing got started and are there any world's record for gum?  Of course there.  And, some flavors you may want to try if you're brave.  All that in just twenty minutes. T...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. What do paper dolls, mermaids, and snails all have in common?  They all have conventions.  Whether they're called conventions or fanfests or gatherings, it's a group of like minded enthusiasts getting together.  Forget ComicCon... I have a list of some other options for you... all in just 20 minutes.  Okay, actually 22 m...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Brand names come from all kinds of sources.  Which company got their name from a book?  Have you been pronouncing a shoe brand incorrectly all these years?  And the RB in Arby's of course stands for roast beef, right?  All these answers and more in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. Whether it's a spot of tea or a 32oz. super cup of iced tea, it all started the same way.  Somehow a tea leaf got in a pot of water.  Tea has a long storied career and you'll get most of the story along with a couple of tea parties, all in just twenty minutes. Thanks for listening and if you have any comments, please fee...

Let me know your thoughts. Good or bad. I can take it. Most likely. The more things change, then more they come full circle.  A stroll down memory lane for some, and a history lesson for others.  The 50s and 60s were a wondrous time with the things we had to do... like get up and change the TV channel... on the TV.  There's a whole lot more you may remember or have never heard, all in just tw...