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Metallurgist Tony G. talks about his career in metallurgy, a little science on metals, and his start making manhole covers for the city of Buffalo at a radical hippy foundry collective in the 1970s! Also, update on my new lifestyle change, and a some sounds from my son. Sorry for the brief loud guitar playing at the beginning. Musical break: Rachel Grimes, "In the Vapor with the Air Underneath."

Talk with my friend Eric about Marathon expectations and my art, and a recap of the race. More McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom talk. Lower Dens musical break.

The show has moved to Pittsburgh! Thoughts on mowing a lawn. Thoughts on racism, and starting to read James McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Ear (Chapter 1). Music break by Mouse on the Keys (Aom).

Paul attempts to do a show while his 10 month old son destroys his studio, a story about challenging a well paid coworker complain about taxes, and why babies are like K-9s.

I'm now 35! Some of Bernie Sanders's speech on Democratic Socialism, and thoughts on Pennyslvania's richest person, also a new original instrumental song.

Back to work, FMLA is over, thoughts on Bernie Sanders, VOTE BERNIE SANDERS, sleep deprivation, live guitar playing, and my son interrupts the show to cry!

An attempt at an encyclopedic compendium to all the 18 Republican presidential contenders, with PRC Show political expert Sean Rowley. Interruptions provided by my infant son.

Talk about FMLA with 9 year old Lanky Jim, The World Turned Upside down segment (17th century England), music break from Land of Talk, Book Sponsor.

Conversation with Mark Golbach about becoming a Conscientious Objector during the Vietnam War, thoughts on American Sniper Chris Kyle, song by Joshua James, and some new tunes by me!

Report back on being a vegan for several weeks, marathon training, Nation articles, infant bathing story, review of Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse Five and more.

Update on my new roommate, discussion about climate change dinialist Willie Soon, talk with voracious reader Phyllis T about the Ben Winters Sci-fi detective novels, and Josh Ferris weighing in on my views on Fox News personality Megyn Kelly; also 3 new background tracks along with a Monsters of Folk song musical break.

Discussion with my friend Frederica about the non-fiction book The Battle for Christmas by Stephen Nissenbaum.

No guest this episode, but thoughts on my recent trip to a Lamaze class, my experience at a Harrisburg solidarity demonstration against racism and police brutality, and a review of the Kindle Voyage.

Talk with Brian Windhorst about living in New York City and leaving, his world travels, and especially his fascinating Safari trip in South Africa.

A Seinfeld-esk discussion with Josh Ferris about 1 year of doing the PRC Show with thoughts on painting and art, and future episode ideas; your emails and this show's sponsor.

Conversation with Josh Ferris about his recent experience on jury duty from start to finish.

Two separate discussions with Anthony Faino and Mae Whitt about the careers we choose. Architect Anthony Faino answers questions about the impact of Bob Villa and the importance of Legos. Journalist Mae Whitt talks about the values and interests that drive one to choose their career, along with discussing with Paul why someone would want to be a nun. Also: thoughts on Ukraine, the deaths of Dr. Ar...

PhD Marina Antic about the recent protests in Bosnia bit.ly/Mantic and her quest to go there and help out. A talk with Memphis horse carriage drivers www.carriagecomemphis.com

Discussion with Diana Robinson about playing the violin and music theory; summary of the Book of Revelation; poem by Kate Buckley, some statistics; and sounds and music.

2013 Films, American Hustle, Wolf of Wall Street, Blue Jasmine, Gravity, Carrie, Blue is the Warmest Color, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Frances Ha, Only God Forgives, Monsters U., Blue Caprice, To the Wonder.

Talk with Gabe Kramer about Nelson Mandela and South Africa, rant about ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council),and personal health talk (balls).

Conversation with Josh Ferris about anger and dealing with it regarding friends and or former friends and lovers. The World Turned Upside Down: Anabaptists.

Talk with Erin Kramer about having a parent in Law Enforcement, prison talk and the overall brutality of them, and is the film Shawshank Redemption irresponsible?

Discussion with Casey Mednis about little kids and becoming an adult. More fast food talk with co-host Josh Ferris. And questions I'd like to ask god.

Talk with Sean Rowley about the pros and cons of buying or renting a house. World Turned Upside Down: 17th Century England. Neko Case thoughts and more...