The Jack Socha Podcast

Report from Minnesota & Clashes Past. 23.01.2026 18:23 ↓

January 23 was "do nothing protest day" in Minneapolis and elsewhere in state as ICE gets more beyond control. With the morning temps of 20 below zero, it wasn't hard to stay home. Jack talks about other clashes he seems to stumble into.

Scaling Back In 2026! 12.01.2026 15:43 ↓

Is all that time on social media really worth it? Are you being manipulated? Are you feeling boxed in by stuff you own?  So is Jack, and he talks about it now.

Amazon Rejects, Get Rich Quick & Betty Boop Goes Public. 02.01.2026 21:40 ↓

Host Jack Socha gets ripped off, finds weird products online and gets ready for new trashy 2026 movies. 

The Food & Coffee Of 2025? + Old Friends 26.12.2025 17:36 ↓

Attention coffee lovers and foodies.  Get ready for refreshing, low cost, gluten free info!  And why we buy teff in 25 pound sacks!

Donating Things & The 1898 Podcast? 11.12.2025 22:22 ↓

Jack talks about the Internet Archive at archive.org and plays samples of "Voices Of Christmas Past" to round out his holiday presentations.

Christmas Morning & Christmas Past In Music. 08.12.2025 26:32 ↓

This is the final segment featuring the music of Bob Czina.

Two Christmas Eves, Two Wars 50 Years Apart 03.12.2025 15:37 ↓

These are two true stories, one of which I was part of.

Unpacking The Ornaments 03.12.2025 20:40 ↓

Jack discusses the family "rituals" happening around the middle of December.  Getting out the Christmas stuff and, well, you know the rest.

Advent Show #1 30.11.2025 28:58 ↓

A special story about the unique music I play for Christmas podcasts.

No One Is Disposable. An Afghan Story. 29.11.2025 9:53 ↓

Hear two remarkable true stories of people taking time to understand "the other."

Better Than A New Laptop? 29.11.2025 14:29 ↓

With Windows 11 nuking a lot of laptops,  listen to this before you buy another one!

Infatuation! Of Things? 24.11.2025 17:39 ↓

Everyone has been infatuated with someone, but ESPRESSO? Find out more about extreme coffee in this funny podcast!

Its Beginning To Look Like Scammas! 22.11.2025 17:38 ↓

This year Internet AI scams offer products that do not exist!  Jack take a look at some of the worst!  

Let's Talk! Meet Jack. 21.11.2025 17:38 ↓

Who is Jack and why you might want to listen.  Family friendly.