Curveball Production

René and Shawn bring you ramblings, as only they can, to usher (a clue to today's podcast) in 2024. Thanks for listening, and Happy New Year from all of us at the Curveball Production Podcast.

René and Shawn revisit ChatGPT and AI one year later, discussing how we are adapting and learning along the way.

René and Shawn go under the hood to delve into the fascinating story of Rudolph Diesel.

René and Shawn pull up their sleigh and invite you to ride along through the christmas trees and decorations.

René and Shawn discuss holiday parties present and baby sitters past.

Shawn and René can’t help but talk about Thanksgiving, food and only a little football.

Where to do you find answers to questions? Where do your kids? Shawn and René look at how things have changed when it comes to seeking answers to life's big, and little, questions.

Com’è per un italiano visitare l’Ovest e il Midwest degli Stati Uniti? Ascoltate mentre parliamo con Angela e Michela Fustini del loro vorticoso tour di 10 giorni.

What is it like for an Italian to tour the West and Midwest of the U.S.? Give a listen as we talk with Angela and Michela Fustini about their 10 day whirlwind tour.

Shawn and René explore the concept of free will and get dizzy as they dance between the arguments for and against true choice without influence. This high level view of an age-old question will leave you questioning yourself as you choose which podcast to listen to next.

René and Shawn bring you twelve months of national holidays you never knew you needed to know. But wait, there's more. Check out nationaldaycalendar.com

As fans of Minnesota sports, René and Shawn are experts on watching teams lose and provide their insight.

Organized crime isn't just for the mafia anymore. René and Shawn dig into organized retail crime, shoplifting by the masses, and the impact on retailers.

Have you ever wondered what intermittent fasting is all about? Shawn and René give a high level view about what it is, and how it might be your ticket to feeling better every day. Listen to the show, and then check out Dr. Mindy Pelz’s YouTube channel and book, “Fast Like a Girl.”

René and Shawn chat about the impact of the writer's strike on the entertainment industry. What is on the negotiating table? How is this strike different from the 100 day strike in 2007-2008? What to expect in future programming? When will Josh Duhamel be on the podcast?

René and Shawn are joined by comedian Tim Slagle to talk about his experiences and thoughts on stand-up comedy, then and now. You can see him live Oct 3-7 at the Acme Comedy Co. in Minneapolis for his Crash and Burn series. Also, visit his website, timslagle.com, for his tour dates, upcoming album drop, bits (not skits), and podcasts.

In a first time ever Curveball Production double feature, John Bonnes once again joins the podcast to talk Twins down the stretch.

René and Shawn are once again on the dock musing about coffee beans and letting the f-words fly.

René and Shawn take you on a rambling journey covering WBGT, Zoom etiquette and other "interesting" topics.

All we wanted was a listener from Antarctica. But thanks to Mike England at the National Science Foundation, René and Shawn Zoomed in Hans Suedhoff who is currently working at the South Pole Station, Antarctica. How close does he work to the south pole, just tune in. We covered a lot of ice. And you can find out more by visiting nsf.gov.

If you think planning a family trip is difficult, try getting 30 kids to France! Leanne Montheard joins the podcast to tell us just how she did it. And would do it again!

Grab a cup, and eavesdrop on our morning conversation.

Well this one has all the curveballs you could ever want. Talk of summer, state fair, and, of course, Costco. With a little dancing to kick it off.

In the middle of a heat wave, René and Shawn talk cryogenics. Everything you didn't know you needed to know about the applications of extreme cold.

What is respect today? Is it possible to respect a person's authority but not respect the person? René and Shawn dig into this meaty topic.