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We survived a disruption in the wifi meta-verse to deliver this podcast to our loyal listeners. But this effort was not without some strain, however under appreciated it is by funny David. Perhaps he luxuriates in a continuous expectation of Green Room privilege as is befitting a paid entertainer. At any rate, what he does with his sweatiness contrasts with Dr Dave's post-production burdens. Here's hoping that David's long-suffering neighbor can continue to adjust her lawn-mowing schedule according to when we decide to record. There's a potential hug awaiting as compensation. Or condensation…

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This episode provoked painful self-discovery, courtesy of David's neighbor. She  innocently mowed her lawn while our one-armed comedian podcasted. How could she not know that David – camped on his deck with his extravagant smart phone plugged into his ears – was trying to record something funny and worthwhile for worldwide distribution? Our complaints soon expanded. How insensitive for the train engineer to blow his whistle as he rumbled through town! What disgust as David's Pappy stripped off his aged jeans for a birthday suit plunge into the hot tub! CONCLUSION: The world rudely and regularly is an inconvenience. 

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Don't listen to this complaint fest unless you enjoy others' misery. We were a mess today. A fun mess…but a mess, nonetheless. As we pledge to loyal listeners, better next time.

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Having launched into our episode with radio voice impressions that were borderline annoying, the bulk of our time was dedicated to satisfying David's thirst for understanding the psychological profile of a high school swim team manager. So, Dr Dave obliged – not by referencing some data base of published research – but by sharing candidly about his personal experiences. This podcast is dedicated to graduates from Peoria Richwoods Class of 1972, with whom the good Dr is about to celebrate a 50th reunion. Their class motto burst to life in his spirit…a tall, gangly, commanding swim team manager: "Keep on Truckin'. "

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First things first. It's David's birthday and it was pure delight to share 32 minutes on this precious day of celebration with the entire FC2.0 pod-family. Unfortunately, David has lately been experiencing a bit of angst over some aging processes. So some of what happened on today's episode was Dr Dave consoling the birthday boy. Even more unfortunately (for our comedian), Dr Dave was less inclined to offer empathy than make sure we had a fun conversation that included "Jesus" as the best Freudian slip of all. 

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At the outset, we have a prayer request for our loyal FC2.0 listeners. David has a pinched nerve that keeps his left arm at penguin gesture height. For an active comedian who depends on the full range of bodily movement for his laugh (and $$) generation, this is a real concern. As it turns out, the needed MRI in a confining tube was an even greater concern. Thankfully, it wasn't off limits. Feel free to join the fun and giggle at David's expense.

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Too many of us are confounded by the unclear rules of being a good guest. Accidentally rude is still rude. We tore into some situational clarity so our listeners need not step in it. And then we extended our Guide to Polite Public Behavior to tricky situations – like  unwelcome seat neighbors on flights. This episode is pure public service. Especially the tips about an artful fluff in support of your friend.

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In a next-level encouragement attempt we tried an experiment in eulogizing one another. We  role-played. Untethered our imaginations. Spoke glowingly over each other. Enjoyed what might be said over us one day…and appreciated how we might ask a funeral home director to stage our bodies with grins. It was a nice exercise. Let us know if you try doing it with someone who loves you. Bonus points if you step into it with a sworn enemy.

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Off-handedly, many of us who've been married for more than a decade might use the word "patient" to describe our spouses. That's accurate but doesn't quite capture the reality of living with one of the two FC2.0 Davids as well as does this descriptor: LONGSUFFERING. At one time it must have been a  widely circulated adjective since the King James Version of the Bible lists it as the fourth fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22. But try typing it in today;  you'll  likely get autocorrected by the spelling bot that patrols your computer's innards. What loyal listeners could not know is that after  giggling through memories of marriage before cell phones, we lingered when the recording stopped to let the gratitude for our two longsuffering wives bubble up. We're still in love, and the stories are good… ALL of them!

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We've all been there. Whether the sixth slice of pizza put us in a temporary food coma, or a heavy conversation left its residue as we pivot to the next thing where a bit more energy is expected. But we just can't find the next gear. We're subdued when we want to be frisky. Today's episode fought off the fog by invoking multiple images; imagine how helpful it might have been for Tammy Faye to flutter the mist away with her legendary eyelash gusts…just as she breaks down into her equally-epic sobs of emotion. We did. Sorta.