The Albritton Letters

Episode 28 – "Sunrises and Sunsets" – Being that the earth is round, and it rotates like a spinning ball, and we are riding on that big spinning ball, we know that our perception of the so-called setting and rising of the sun is actually a big lie. The sun never moves. It is standing still! We only PERCEIVE the sun rising and setting. Be that as it may, we still attribute something romantic to the...

Episode 27 – "Skin Cuts" – "OUCH ! YOU CUT ME!" Have you ever said that to anyone? Have you ever cut yourself, either accidentally or intentionally? Skin cuts hurt, whether they are inflicted by a knife, broken glass, paper edges, or any other sharp object. The Albritton brothers waste a perfectly good half hour talking about this subject, and never solve a thing or answer any questions!   Intro a...

Episode 26 – "Trees" – Trees are very important to our health and well being. Not to mention the trees' contribution to the economy. Lloyd and Phillip talk a bit about the dignified tree and what trees mean for us, and how trees played a big part in our "growing up" in the backwoods of Nokomis. They don't answer any big "tree" issues. They just talk about them. Listen and enjoy!   Intro and backgr...

Episode 25 – "Electricity" – Electricity powers just about everything in our world yet it totally mystifies many people. Where did it come from? How is it made? It can keep us alive or it can kill us, instantly. It all depends on how we use it or abuse it. Another Albritton brother joins the guys in this episode; brother number 4. Greg Albritton. Listen as the three of them try to reason out this...

Episode 24 – "Singing and Whistling" – I think most people would agree that singing...and whistling is therapeutic; while working, in the shower, driving along. And I suppose we ask ourselves sometimes, "Should only professionals sing?" What is the purpose of singing in church? All this and more is covered in this episode of The Albritton Letters. Have a listen! And remember, they are not here for...

Episode 23 – "Handshaking" – Is the practice of handshaking only a western practice, or is it worldwide? What can we tell about a person by his/her handshake? Are they decisive? Are they courageous or wimps? Is it just a courteous gesture? The Albritton brothers discuss this custom in this episode and as usual they do not answer any real questions. They just talk about it. Intro and background mus...

Episode 22 – "Astrology" – In the pop song by the 5 th Dimesion they sing, " When the moon is in the Seventh House, And Jupiter aligns with Mars, Then peace will guide the planets, And love will steer the stars" they sing about astrology. The Albritton brothers discuss briefly this obsession folks have with studying their 'star sign' or zodiac sign, to learn of their future, or to figure out their...

Episode 21 – "Marriage/Relationships" – Between the two of them, Lloyd and Phillip, they have had a combined 9 marriages/relationships. Therefore they are in no position to be giving advice on the subject. Therefore, they will just be discussing it in this podcast. No advice. No counseling. Just discussion on the subject, ie What makes a good marriage? Is the marriage institution good? Can a "rela...

Episode 20 – "Horses" – The horse was a family pet when we were young. My father used the same horse to sometimes pull a plow for the garden, but mostly our horses, as kids, were our main transportation to the creek to swim or to a buddy's place to just ride around for pleasure. Lloyd and Phillip talk about horses here; our horses as kids. Horses on TV. Movie star's horses in western serials. Frie...

Episode 19 – "Technology" – Technology is the creation and implementation of something useful and real based on an abstract idea . An invention , if you will. Technology, has also taken on a new meaning, denoting all the elctronic devices that we use in our modern lives; computers, cell phones, smart TVs, tablets, etc. This podcast discussion approaches the subject from both standpoints. Of course...

Episode 18 – "Handwriting" – Cursive handwriting has just about become a lost art. This episode is about handwriting in general, not just cursive, but all types of handwriting; cursive, block printing, shorthand, pictographic, etc. etc. The Albritton Brothers talk for 30 minutes about making marks on paper that represent sounds or ideas...or language. Sounds deep, huh? Well actually, it isn't, and...

Episode 17 – "Hammer Time" – In this episode the Albritton brothers tackle a subject familiar to most everybody; Hammers! Yes, that's right! Hammers. Big hammers. Tiny hammers. Metal, wooden, and plastic hammers. Many are the varieties of hammers and for all sorts of purposes. Listen as Lloyd and Phillip try their best to "hit the nail on the head" with this topic for 30 minutes. Have a listen, en...

Episode 16 – "Old Cars" – The golden era of the automobile! That's what it was called; those years in the 5os, 60s and 70s when cars were made with "style". Big engines, and sleek fenders, shaped like the speedy space ships they emulated. This episode is about some of those old cars and why they were so cool. Also, why they continue to be restored and live on. The Albritton Brothers don't answer a...

Episode 15 – "Segregated Funerals" – Since the Civil Rights movement began back in the 50s and 60s, most institutions have become more or less racially integrated. It has been a long process and even has further to go, but we have made much progress in this area in the south. Except for funerals and mortuaries! The Albritton Brothers take on a subject that it seems nobody wants to approach. Namely...

Episode 14 – "The Pursuit of Trivia" – Why was the parlor game "Trivial Pursuit" so popular? In this episode Lloyd and Phillip address the phenomenon of "trivia", and why our society seems so obsessed with knowing trivial bits of information. Are we just entertaining ourselves with this useless knowledge, or are we cluttering our minds with this stuff? An interesting topic, for sure, but do the Al...

Episode 13 – "Sleep and Sleeping" – Do you know about circadian rhythms? Well, the Albritton brothers take on a rather somnambulistic subject for this episode; sleep. Joined for this episode by their oldest brother Ronnie Albritton, they talk a little about sleeping needs, what happens to us when we are asleep, why some people CAN'T sleep, and creatures that sleep during the daylight hours. All ve...

Episode 12 – "Metal Detecting" – Have you ever found yourself in need of locating a lost valued trinket or jewelry item? Phillip and Lloyd Albritton are joined for this episode by metal detecting hobbyist, Ricky Lester. They discuss the very popular activity of metal detecting, its practical uses, some of the associated "rules" when venturing out with your detector, and the many various tools and...

The Albritton Letters - Episode 11 - Guns, Pistols and Rifles - This episode includes Lloyd and Phillip's older brother, Ronnie Albritton, as a guest host. Ronnie is a retired Florida Highway Patrol officer and collector of all kinds of firearms. His skill and knowledge is far greater than most folks so our discussion takes on an element of truth and knowledge in this episode. As always, we don't...

Episode 10 – "Johns and Johnsons" – A short tribute to a couple of euphemisms that we all use at some point or another, how they originated, and a little about WHY. Lloyd is not shy about wavering off topic, so they also discuss a Johnson family of boys they grew up with and other fellows who had dyed hair. This episode introduces another one of the Albritton brothers as co-host; Ronnie, the oldes...

Episode 9 – "Careless Comments" – Have you ever made a comment to someone, and instantly regretted it? "Say Clarence! Is that a flashlight in your pocket?" It's easy to put one's foot into one's mouth...you just don't think before talking! Lloyd and Phillip discuss briefly some of the embarrassing things we sometimes say to people without thinking, and how to prevent such a faux pas from happening...

Episode 8 – "Exercising for Old People" – Since the Albritton Brothers are all now...ahem...OLD, it seems appropriate that Lloyd and Phillip talk somewhat about the subject of exercising for the old timers. Avis contributes his part as his last co-hosting gig with The Albritton Letters. At least for a while. He's headed back to his family in the Philippines. And it goes without saying, but we'll s...

"Grills and Grilling Food" is the 7 th episode of The Albritton Letters Podcast. Listen as Phillip, Lloyd and guest host, Avis Albritton, consider many important aspects of cooking food outdoors on a grill, and the devices made for this purpose. The Albritton brothers pride themselves in never actually answering any deep moral or scientific questions...especially about grilling. They just talk abo...

The Albritton Letters - In this episode the Albritton brothers take a walk into the world of shoes and footwear. How old is the practice of wearing shoes? Are shoes important to physical health? Can our choice of footwear divulge deep underlying psychological eccentricities? Who knows? They don't try to solve any of these questions. They just talk about them. Come listen and see what you think. Ba...

Soil, dirt and compost are what is up for discussion on this the 5th episode of The Albritton Letters. Lloyd, Phillip and Avis talk about what makes soil valuable to humans and what it is comprised of. Compost is also considered, and when does compost become just normal soil or dirt? As always, the Albritton Letters don't attempt to answer any really tough questions or solve any problems. Topics a...

The Psychology of Living Close to Relatives is the 4th episode of The Albritton Letters by Lloyd and Phillip Albritton. The Albritton brothers have invited their youngest brother Avis to co-host this episode. Actually Avis is scheduled to co-host the next few episodes or until he returns to his family in the Philippines. In this episode they discuss the benefits and disadvantages of living in clos...