KKNW | Hubbard Radio

Meandering Musings

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I have always loved adventure - whether it has been in my career, my entrepreneurial activities, or my life. On my travels, I have met so many terrific people, learned about their culture, their perspectives. Every year, I take a trip with family, or friends, or sometimes alone to a new destination. It renews and inspires me, and I hope that my commentaries will inspire you to explore our shared world as well as to value and marvel at what may appear at the time to be seemingly small and unimportant moments in this wonderful time that we have on this earth. Feed your adventurous side, revel in...

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The Power of a Simple Thread (That I Refuse to Call a Bracelet) 16.01.2026 6:03

On this episode, Neil talks about a "woven token of improbable meaning" he received on his recent trip to Bhutan and what it means to him. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.org See Priv...

When Did We Start Padlocking Ice Cream? 09.01.2026 6:30

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent visit to a Dairy Queen where he found all their ice cream cakes under lock and key. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at  meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here  edgefoundation.org See Priv...

A Small Moment in the Underwear Aisle 02.01.2026 6:32

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent visit to a clothing store to buy new underwear and the lesson he learned about current social cues. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at  meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here  edgefoundat...

McDonald’s Refused to Take My Order — Seriously. 26.12.2025 5:51

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent visit to McDonalds where the human employees weren't allowed to take orders but instead could only assist a "self-service" kiosk take orders. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Ed...

The Lost Art of the Handkerchief 19.12.2025 9:44

On this episode, Neil talks about why he still uses a handkerchief. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at  meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

My First Manicure (and Pedicure): A Shock to the System 12.12.2025 5:02

On this episode, Neil talks about getting his first mani and pedi and what made him do it. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at  meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Bhutan and the Pursuit of Happiness 05.12.2025 9:06

On this episode, Neil discusses why Bhutan is considered the "happiest country on earth". Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.net Learn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Kelsey’s Bhutan Diary 28.11.2025 11:55

On this episode, Neil shares the thoughts of his daughter Kelsey's diary entry about their trip to Bhutan. Thanks to Ashton Haugen for voicing Kelsey's diary entry. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Prayer Flags in Bhutan 21.11.2025 6:25

On this episode, Neil continues to talk about a common sight in Bhutan, the ubiquitous but meaningful prayer flags. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

What Can America Learn from Bhutan? 14.11.2025 5:35

On this episode, Neil talks about the lessons he thinks the USA can learn from the much smaller nation of Bhutan. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Bhutan’s Hot Stone Baths: A Healing Tradition 07.11.2025 4:59

On this episode, Neil continues to talk about his adventures in Bhutan, in this case the famous hot stone baths. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

The Tiger’s Nest: A Pilgrimage of Stone, Spirit, and Struggle 31.10.2025 7:20

On this episode, Neil talks about the pilgrimage he and his son and daughter made to Bhutan's Tiger’s Nest and the stumbles along the way. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Arrows & Joy: Archery, Bhutan’s Soul Sport 24.10.2025 6:35

On this episode, Neil talks about why archery became Bhutan's national sport. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Why I Came to Bhutan 17.10.2025 4:05

On this episode, Neil talks about why he travelled to Bhutan. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Listening to Lech Wałęsa 10.10.2025 5:07

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent lecture by Polish statesman, dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Wałęsa who served as the president of Poland between 1990 and 1995 and the lessons we can learn from him. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Founda...

The Day PB&J Changed My Life 03.10.2025 5:30

In this edition of Meandering Musings, Neil talks about why an old favorite snack still can surprise him Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Biking to Costco? Who Does That? 26.09.2025 7:22

In this edition of Meandering Musings, Neil describes a recent visit to Costco he made on a bike! Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Thirty Minutes? You’ve Got to Be Kidding 19.09.2025 7:25

In this edition of Meandering Musings, Neil describes the frustrations he has with our health care system. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Better Late, Still Beautiful 12.09.2025 5:50

In this edition of Meandering Musings, Neil describes a recent trip to place a headstone in honor of his mother who passed 33 years ago. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Bug Assault 05.09.2025 5:41

In this edition of Meandering Musings, Neil describes and interesting pest control device that looks more like a weapon. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Dandelions 29.08.2025 5:53

"Most people think of  dandelions  as a weed". Not me. No sir. So says Neil on this enlightening edition of MM! Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Pickleball: From Backyard Game to National Obsession 22.08.2025 5:34

On this episode, Neil talks about his love of Pickle Ball and the history of the sport. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Holy Cow, DQ – We Need to Talk 15.08.2025 5:35

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent visit to Dairy Queen and his love of and disappointment in DQ. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

The Jar, the Loft, and a Very Human Victory 08.08.2025 4:23

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent cabin stay which had him using a let's say "rustic" restroom option. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

When the Body Whispers… and Then Shouts 01.08.2025 5:15

On this episode, Neil talks about a recent brush with the ER and the surprising reason for his visit. Like the podcast? Please help us grow our audience, tell your friends about Meandering Musings and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The Edge Foundation  edgefoundation.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...