Patrick Ball

On The Fly

A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.

Author

Patrick Ball

Category

Education

Podcast website

pball001.blogspot.com

Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

The 1939 Story of Rudolph 25.12.2021

Everyone knows Rudolph was the last reindeer to join Santa's team, but few people know about the department store copywriter who brought his story to the world. Enjoy!

Tracking Santa 24.12.2021

This Christmas Eve, people worldwide will download the NORAD Tracks Santa app from iTunes or Google Play. He's on the move, are you ready?

The Story of Rudolph 18.12.2021

“Rudolph, could it be that some of you are not acquainted with the story of Rudolph? Well, pull up an ice block and lend an ear.”

Christmas-Eve Day v2 11.12.2021

When was the last time your neighbors surprised you? Ours did this past weekend. One young family who passes by our home every day around 5:00 p.m. came to our door, dressed in red, (the little guy peeked in our window) holding a tray of Christmas cookies.

At Christmas - by Edgar Guest 04.12.2021

We stumbled across this poem while doing a Google search for Holiday poetry. A gift from our family to yours this Christmas season.

Pinball on Your iPhone 01.12.2021

Here’s a little gift for you this Holiday season. Did you know that Google has a secret pinball game tucked in its iPhone iOS app? Check it out!

A 5G Christmas 27.11.2021

Thanksgiving is now a memory, and  Yes , "Christmas - is - just around the corner." How can you help but notice, this year, the commercials are all about 5G!

Happy Thanksgiving 25.11.2021

On this Thanksgiving Day 2021, we wish you happiness, tasty memories, the warmth of friends, family, and healthy life.

Sundays With Glenn | Prt. 3 23.11.2021

Welcome to episode three of Sundays with Glenn. Today, we talk about Glenn's development of the Flying Leathernecks Annual Essay Contest in collaboration with the Character Education Resource Center at San Diego State University 

If it Sounds Good - It Is Good 20.11.2021

Let's talk about Guitars. When considering a purchase, do you find yourself on Google searching for that unique guitar and rely on the expertise of some stranger who tries to record a comparison review on YouTube? Let's explore the Sound.

Acres of Diamonds 19.11.2021

"Each of us is, at this moment, standing in the middle of his or her Acres of Diamonds." - Earl Nightingale. Are you struggling with success? I challenge you to listen to this podcast every morning for one month and practice positive principles.

Meet Dr. Don Hanley | Ep. 5 16.11.2021

Interview with Dr. Don Hanley, we discuss education for children, indoctrination vs. education, nurturing creativity, and so much more. Join me.

Experience 13.11.2021

Have you ever considered the details your brain retains from an experience? Recently during a visit to the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles, CA., vivid experiences from the past exploded in my minds-eye. Join me.

Veterans Day - Special Episode 11.11.2021

Today we salute all Veterans who've served with this special tribute to the Marine Corps' 246th birthday. This episode aired on Nov. 10, 2021, written and produced for the https://flyingleathernecks.org/ 

Don't Throw Away Yesterday 06.11.2021

Father time certainly has a way of dimming the past. On Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, we strolled the campus now called Christ Cathedral, part of the Catholic Dioceses. To my astonishment, it was as if the history had been completely erased.

Sundays With Glenn | Prt. 2 04.11.2021

Welcome to episode two of Sundays with Glenn. Today, we talk about Glenn's enlistment in 1939, why donuts, and traveling to Bootcamp.

The Raven - by Edgar Allan Poe 31.10.2021

Happy Halloween! In This special bonus episode, James Marker narrates The Raven, a classic.

Misfits at Halloween - II 30.10.2021

It's autumn, Halloween is tomorrow night - how do you capture the experience, the smells of autumn, the rustling sounds of multicolored falling leaves, the quiet, peaceful feeling, the solitude of life in a haunted town? This throwback episode has been edited and re-recorded with "spooky" special effects.

Sundays With Glenn | Prt. 1 29.10.2021

Welcome to Sundays with Glenn. Have you ever had a friend that you wish you could spend more time with? But life's daily responsibilities seem to get in the way. Allow me to introduce you to my friend, Glenn Ferguson, who turns 100 years of age on October 29, 2021. In this episode, Glenn tells the story (circa 1942) of tripping over President Roosevelts' wheelchair.

Macbeth | Act 4 Scene 1 28.10.2021

Happy Halloween, this episode is for all you William Shakespeare fans to celebrate the sounds of Halloween.

I'll Prove It | Ep. 4 23.10.2021

A narration of Chapter 2 pgs. 21 - 23. You've just heard an excerpt (part IV) from the novel A New World of Hope by Don Hanley. We received another question from one of our listeners. Let's give Professor Haloran a call on our communicator to see if we can chat. Question; "I believe you were a bit shocked by what you saw in the U.S. when you arrived in the year 2018; what shocked you the most?"

Autumn Colors 16.10.2021

I’m sure you’ve noticed the leaves on the trees are changing. This science update from howstuffworks.com by Jennifer Horton gives us some insight as to why - join me.

RCA Studio B 09.10.2021

Built-in 1957, RCA Studio B became known as the birthplace of the "Nashville Sound." A melodic style characterized by background vocals and strings helped establish Nashville as an international recording center from 1957 – 1977 – Music City USA.

Tommy @The Ryman 02.10.2021

There was no doubt; this is what we came to experience! It was clear that Tommy Emmanuel was keyed up for the Saturday night show at The Ryman in Nashville, Tenn.

The Ryman Auditorium 25.09.2021

First opened in 1892, the Ryman Auditorium, then called the Union Gospel Tabernacle, stands today as the nation's premier concert venue in Music City USA, Nashville, Tenn. But, what I've discovered is most people only recognize the name, The Grand Ole Opry®. Let's explore the history of how that came about.

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