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As we walk into to 2022, it's about time we shared a positive message. Let's start this year right! contact me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

As a child, people going to therapy was considerably more taboo. The age we are in now is far different. My thoughts on that and more are here. Be prepared for more questions that answers. Let's start a dialogue. Send me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Favorite Christmas memories? Got em. Favorite Christmas songs? Got em. Random thoughts about Christmas in general? Yup we got those too! Listen and enjoy. Start the convo with me by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio.com

In this episode, we are talking about a huge musical sensation, a huge difference in concerts and movies, and a huge petpeeve when it comes to bathroom etiquette. Send me your thoughts on Hamilton to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

The Spotify Wrapped video is causing a stir with musicians and consumers alike. In very spontaneous fashioned, I caught up to Dave Perez of local Dallas band Big Story for his thoughts.  Email your thoughts to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In this episode, we are chatting about two recurring dreams I have had. One has been prevalent over the last year. The other has been around since high school. You and me are gonna figure out just what they mean in the waking world. email me your thoughts at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Since getting engaged in October of 2020, I've heard lots of thoughts and opinions. Some of them welcome. Some not so much. I put together a top 5 list of what I've heard the most. Listen and enjoy.  Agree or disagree? email your top 5 to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

In today's episode, we're getting into recency bias and the way it does or doesn't shape the decisions you make. Listen in for my examples and then start the discussion by emailing me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com.

This episode is in many was a follow up piece to a show from June of 2020. It's been over a year since restaurants shut down and reopened. Mask mandates are being lifted all over the United States. But here I come with the reason why I might consider still wearing one. Or not.  Search Hank Thorpe on Spotify for previous episodes

This is the companion piece to the interview with Jessica Everett. We talk about my trip to Maui in depth and ask the question of how you all like to do your vacations. Follow me on Instagram @hankheyhowyadoin or @hanktoldyouso

I was lucky and privileged to meet and then interview Jessica Everett. She is a bartender and operating partner of Ester's Fair Prospect in Wailuku, Maui HI. Listen in as we talk dreams, cold summers, cheap beer and expensive living.   Follow Ester's on Instagram @estersmaui Follow me on Instagram @hanktoldyouso or @hankheyhowyadoin

From baseball cards as a kid to whiskey as an adult, I have a bit of a collector's bone in my body. We talk deep about that and more in this episode.   Send feedback to alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com

Before we run like hell towards 2021, I wanted to take a look back at what was a surprisingly good 2020. Lots of topics covered in short order. Email me at alloftheaboveradio@gmail.com or thehrt3@gmail.com if you want any topic expanded into a full show.

Twins the new trend and other Youtube reaction video makers have given me a chance to think back to my younger days when music had no bias. And of course, I turn this into an episode about race and stereotyping.  NOW ON SPOTIFY!!!

The passing of Chadwick Boseman caused me to think about a few things. Dive in and give a listen. 

As we travel deeper into 2020, restaurant dining rooms and patios across the country are opening their doors to the public again. Would you go out? Do you think it's too soon? Are you just ready for life again? Hear my opinions on that and more.   We're now on Google Podcasts.  

The recent death of George Floyd and the protests that followed have sparked lots of thoughts and feelings across the country. Personally, it sparked a memory of Colin Kaepernick and his protests of police brutality. Listen in as we dive into the All of the Above radio archives to give you thoughts from August of 2016 and how they tie in to the world of today. 

After a long break, I am back with new content. The loss of Bill Withers gives me some very strong memories and thoughts. Sit back and reminisce with me.   Song credits: Lovely Day (1977) is written by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough Can we pretend (1974) is written by Bill Withers and Denise Nicholas