Episode 90 - An Evening Chat with Daniele Bolelli

Episode 90: (04/19/2021)

• In Episode 90 I had the absolute pleasure and honor of being joined by Daniele Bolelli. We skim through all kinds of topics, everything from his books, to infusing empathy into historical lessons, to finding purpose in life, and searching for common ground with others on controversial topics. It was a wonderful experience and I hope we get a chance to talk again. Links for all of Daniele’s media as well as all the books discussed on the episode can be found below:

• Daniele’s Website can be found HERE

• Daniele’s Podcasts:

  • History on Fire

  • The Drunken Taoist

• Daniele's Books: 

  • On the Warrior's Path

  • 50 Things You're Not Supposed to Know: Religion

  • Create Your Own Religion

  • Not Afraid: On Fear, Heartbreak, Raising a Baby Girl, and Cage Fighting

• Other Books Mentioned in this Episode: 

  • "They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933-1945" by Milton Mayer

  • "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?" by Jared Diamond

  • "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio

  • "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto

Episode 75 - "Three Idealists Chat About Conspiracy Theories"

Rose and John Benton

Episode 75: (12/25/2020)

• In Episode 75 I sit down virtually with my friends John and Rose Benton and we chat about conspiracy theories, try to make sense of things, think of ways we can help promote truth and reality, as well as seek some positivity in it all. 

• As I mentioned in the episode Four Seasons Curling Club at Fogarty Arena, a non-profit organization has been hit hard this year due to COVID19.

  • Many of us are affected and struggling. IF you are willing and able to help them keep their doors open and continue to offer sports, community, learning, and fellowship to the area, we would all appreciate it very much. Please do not donate money if you are struggling financially yourself.

  • You can find their gofundme page HERE

• Videos to share and help kindly and gently nudge friends or family who may believe in conspiracy theories is available at thetruetruetruth.com

• Another special episode that I wanted to include on this, the week of our 5th anniversary. 

• Thank you for your 5 years of support, listeners. I appreciate you all so very much!

• I'll have a couple more episodes before the new year for you as well - I promise, we'll be back to the storytelling! 

John golfing.

My dog, Teach, who lays on the day bed behind me when I record the show.

Episode 74 - "A Chat with Ben and Kevin"

Ben Trapp (Left) and Kevin Spilker (Right)

Episode 74: (12/22/2020)

• In episode 74 I sit down virtually with my friends Ben and Kevin and we chat about stories, life, our worlds during COVID, and seek positivity in a dark world.

• It is a fun episode that doesn’t really have much of a point other than to converse and think about things. It was something I wanted to include on the week of the 5th anniversary of the show!

• Thank you for supporting us for 5 years listeners!

• I’ll have some other episodes later this week!

Ben and his three-legged dog Jaxon.

Episode 70 - Meandering Thoughts on Election Day with Chris Rampolla

Episode 70: (11/4/2020)

• Hello Listeners! Today's episode takes a bit of a different track. I sit down with Chris Rampolla and we discuss the state of the world and wander through our own thoughts on various topics from society, COVID life, politics, and the rise of fascism.

• If you listen for the stories and don't like my random discussions - feel free to skip this episode and stay tuned for some more of the usual story times later this month. 

• Check out Chris’ blog page HERE

• Books discussed on today’s show:

  • The Death of Democracy - by Benjamin Carter Hett

  • On Tyranny - Timothy Snyder

  • Our Malady - Timothy Snyder

  • The Road to Unfreedom - Timothy Snyder

  • They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933-1945 - Milton Mayer

  • Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort - Chip Berlet and Matthew Lyons

  • Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland - Christopher Browning

• Thanks for listening!