Truth Detective

In this episode I tell a Christmas story of my very own about going to upstate New York in the wintery holiday season to be with my dear friends in a German-style resort area.  It's true! In 2007 I started going upstate to spend the holiday season with friends. These trips to the Catskills continued for 10 years. It was a great time filled with joy and laughter, and lots of holiday fun! That cozy...

What is the "Metaverse"? What can I say? There are so many concepts to think about when we want to answer the question. “Singularity”, “Transhumanism”, and the “Metaverse” are some of the hot button words that describe the next era in our reality. Or is it a reality? Is living in an augmented, virtual space a reality? Some would say yes, it can be. You and I will be able to do, be, and decide what...

What is it like to be the same as everyone else? We will hopefully never find out but being the same seems more and more likely as time ticks on. The future of humanity does seem to be going toward a futuristic, technocratic society. And that ought to scare anybody. It's the unknown that is completely uncomfortable.  In this episode, I review the 1993 book, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. And eventuall...

The first amendment. We all have these wonderful rights but do you know what all of these rights entail? There are five rights in this great, and all-important, first amendment. Freedom of speech, freedom to assemble (protest) peaceably, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and the freedom to redress a grievance.  These unalienable rights that are our first amendment were addressed many year...

Have you heard of the "Internet of Things"? The "Internet of Behavior", the "Internet of Everything"? The "Internet of All Things"? No. Neither had I but, as I was sitting quietly on a Sunday afternoon there it was... the article on the "Internet of All Things". Very intriguing. Here, too, as in the last episode, I discover and uncover yet another part of technocracy. The "Internet of All Things"...

What is technocracy? What is a technocrat? It's technology on steroids and much more than that. The individuals that make up the elite world of technocracy are very special. And they call themselves technocrats. They really do know what's best for themselves, the elites, the country, the world, and ultimately YOU, or so we've been told.  Technocrats see the world differently. And if I could get in...

What is a "Shadow Government"? That is the topic this week on Truth Detective. As some would say, it's very complicated. And it really is! The concept of a shadow government involves many deep, dark, and perhaps, sinister secrets that are invisible to most all Americans. We have two choices here. We can ignore the secrecy of what's going on behind closed doors in the government or we can research...

Do you belong to a group of like-minded individuals? Maybe, perhaps, it's a club that is enlightening and fun? That can be great. A Jeep Wrangler group is fantastic for me but no matter who you are or where you live there's a group of like-minded individuals waiting to share lighthearted experiences with you...is it a motorcycle group, a book group, a sewing group? Take your pick according to your...

Do you believe you're being brainwashed? Nowadays, I think we all are in one way or another. But not to worry. Your Truth Detective is on the case. Learn with me how to know when you may be vulnerable to brainwashing. The steps to brainwashing are not complex at all. As a matter of fact, all a brainwasher has to do is know a small amount of psychology to begin the process. Isolation An attack on s...

Totalitarian regimes. What a disheartening, demoralizing, and hard way to live. Starvation, lack of work, and the persecution of anyone who protests are what life is like for these unfortunate people. The leaders of these countries (I use North Korea as an example) have nothing but selfish and greedy intentions. These countries treat humans as chattel and will execute anyone that doesn't abide by...

Critical race theory is coming to a country near you. Well, not really because it's actually here right now. It's a sad realization. It will divide and do its very best to conquer. And it doesn't have a happy ending. Quite the contrary. There is no happy ending in the land of CRT where racism, white privilege, the oppressors, the oppressed, and  "wokeness" live.  Critical race theory (CRT, for sho...

Do you know what the "Big Lie" is? So many people don't know or have never heard about the "Big Lie". But it's all around us. And it's been around since the 1930s. Simply put, the "Big Lie" is a gross distortion or misrepresentation of the truth. Period. We all see the big lie in our lives, on TV news, social media, conversations with friends and family. It's everywhere in today's culture. And we...

Hey, this is Stephanie Lee from Talk, Tales, and Trivia and Growing Uncomfortable podcasts. Did you know that I am a researcher, an aspiring private investigator, and a purveyor of truth? As I watch culture, society, the nation, and the world rapidly change every single day, I see the need to change the Talk, Tales, and Trivia podcast.   The new name is, Truth Detective. And I am your very own tru...

On this episode, I am talking about the best way to have healthy eating and an organic lifestyle. We are going to merge together the keto diet from the last episode and now, in this episode, I am bringing in intermittent fasting.  It's the very basic overview of putting those pieces together so that you can have an enriching, fulfilling life as you age. And we all can agree we want that! Don't thi...

Do you know what keto means? It's not a new thing... it has more than just a few elements to it that have been around forever but it was in the 1990's it came into popularity.  Learn the facts and benefits of converting to a healthy organic keto-eating lifestyle that will change your way of thinking and your body. Healthy, cleaner and better outcomes are headed your way with the keto lifestyle. Ke...

Do you love sugar, sugary sweets, and grain-based, sugary carbs? Of course, you do. Who doesn't? Get a little more information about this sugary, addictive substance that's just as bad and addictive as any drug. Listen to my true tale about my dependence on sugar as I was growing up and how it lead me down a bleak road as an adult. You see, once I got used to having that sweet taste, I couldn't st...

Have you been getting enough sun in your life lately? I would bet probably not as much as you normally would but that's going to change after this episode because I talk about the benefits of the golden sun. The sun will nourish you on all fronts. That fireball in the sky truly is astounding. And if you don't have a lot of time to spend outdoors on warm spring and summer days, then just grab a bit...

Have you ever wondered about living in a van? No? Well, if the van life is not for you that's okay. Truly, it's not everyone's cup of tea.  In this episode, I start by talking about the Oscar-winning new movie, Nomadland. The movie is about Fern who became "houseless" and now lives in her van. She's still adjusting. I found there are two types of van-dwellers and I discuss both. The demographic fo...

Well, finally it is spring. I don't know about you but this is exciting news to me. Here I talk about hope and enjoyment. It is in my opinion that mostly all of us can't wait to get outside, be with the people, eat together, go to the beach together, go to movies together, walk next to each other, do everything together. I talk about activist, Jane Jacobs and how she has made an everlasting differ...

If we lived a perfect life with all our needs met there would be no problem. Right? Well, some of us have not been as lucky as you or me.  In this episode, I talk about one great organization that helped me in my time of need. Yes, indeed, The Salvation Army came to my aid back in 1990 when I was living in NYC. There is truly so much good coming from The Salvation Army that it's hard to think of i...

Do you love coffee like I do? If not, you most likely have a family member, friend or co-worker who loves coffee and the smell of that indulgent and fresly made brew. If trivia is for you then perhaps you'll want to share this episode. There's a lot of it! And you or your coffee drinking friend or loved one may be missing out on the golden opportunity of being a "Coffee Connoiseur". It doesn't sou...

Are you wondering about America's buying power before the pandemic vs during the pandemic? I've been wondering so I've done some research about how we all spend our time and money. Is it rational? It's very telling to see what exactly we were purchasing and what exactly we are now purchasing. What were our personal favorites before Covid-19? Has it changed drastically during Covid-19? There is no...

Have you heard about the Clubhouse app? No? Well, it's all the rage! Kind of. It's like this..."If you know, you know. And if you don't know then you have no idea what you're missing". You might be missing something that could potentially bring happiness such as talking to like-minded people on any subject, enlightenment through listening to the innovators of today (like Elon Musk). Or it could be...

Times Square in New York City is bustling and crowded. Or at the very least, we all hope it will be that way soon again. But back in the late 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s Times Square was a scary and sleazy drug and, prostitute hang-out. Full of X-rated movies and plenty of trouble. If you wanted to go there, you were advised to go there at your own risk. Until one day a group of city officials (Govern...

Do you know who Elon Musk is? Of course, you do. Right? Perhaps you have heard his name and you kind of know that he's the guy behind the success of the Tesla electric car...definitely the car of our future. But he is so much more than that. It seems Elon has his brain behind everything that is the future. From the Boring Company to Tesla, to SpaceX he is the man to watch! Elon Musk is, indeed, an...