Thursday, August 16, 2012

There Will Be Tears


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Everyone wants to succeed, to feel like their lives have amounted to something. When then, do you "make it?" That's the question we tackle today with my two guests. We come from different fields and our perceptions of "making it" turn out to be not quite identical. Really, this episode is about not being a failure and making ourselves proud. Hopefully. [23:18 min]

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Creature Comfort


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Most people like to watch animal documentaries but rare are the folk who are so moved by animals that they just have to learn everything about them, to obsess! This episode's guests are amateur animal experts and I brought them on to discuss two books they're currently working through, Zoobiquity and A Small Furry Prayer. Then we launch into the ethics of zoos and marine aquariums and how/if we can continue to visit Sea World. Warning: this episode also contains elephants. [18:39 min]

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Just a Small Town Girl


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Most of us are suburb kids, we don't know what it's like to rise at dawn and take care of the barn animals. It seems idyllic and oh so American but what is it really like to grow up in a small town? This episode's guest grew up on a farm and we ask her pressing questions like "How real was the Dukes of Hazzard?" Get your overalls on and listen in! [18:39 min]

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I Am Your Father


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"Anyone can be a father, but not everyone can be a Dad," isn't that how the quote goes? This episode's guest just became a baby daddy and steps out to give us a taste of his experience so far. We're excited to hear about learning to hold babies through YouTube videos and what really happens at Daddy Boot Camp. Come join us in congratulating this exciting new addition to the human-verse! [19:32 min]

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sounds of the Game


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Every NBA playoff season, George and I live and die by the Celtics' post-season success. As a team prone to heart wrenching finales and emotional ups and downs, we have to give them our all each game. This year we've had to watch games together through Skype -- along with semi-fan Ameer -- so this episode features our audio from Game 7 of Sixers vs Celtics, May 26th. Excuse the screeching and screaming. We're just being supportive. [13:04 min]

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Hyper Entropy


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This is the "what we talk about when we talk about blogging" episode. The one you've been waiting all this time to hear! AMR and I have been blogging for quite some time and we sit down to share our experiences. We even flip roles as AMR becomes the host and I the guest. So when I say this episode has a "special guest," it's not mere hyperbole. Tune in as we discuss our bloggerly beginnings and why we do what we do. [27:10 min]

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Angel of Music


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Not everyone can be a star. You need the talent, the drive, and the support of your friends and family. Especially if you're in high school and need to balance academics with your dreams. On this episode, our guest brings a unique perspective on what it's like to be a young performer -- and also finding time to finish your homework. [16:28 min]