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Quick recap
The meeting began with a discussion about military experiences and changes over time, followed by coverage of various news items including Veterans Day events and unusual stories from around the world. The group then engaged in trivia sessions about J.M. Barrie and Peter Pan, followed by a discussion about kitchen gadgets and cooking tips. The conversation ended with humor and jokes, including military and Halloween-themed content, along with discussions about the Terry Goat Fund and requests for listener support.
Summary
Keith and Terry discussed their experiences with the military, focusing on changes over time and personal anecdotes. Keith shared observations from his service from 1981 to 1988, including changes in military appearance and attitudes toward drug use. Terry recounted a story about a lieutenant who was discharged for attending a concert out of uniform. They also briefly touched on Veterans Day events and the challenges of recording the podcast.
The group discussed several news items, including the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and a new Audible affiliate link promotion running from November 1st to December 31st. Keith noted that their podcast episodes were not appearing on their RSS feed, but were all present on the website as expected.
News of the Week
Terry shared a story about British twins setting a world record for the largest pumpkin at 2,819 pounds and 4 ounces. Jill shared a story about a woman who rescued a beached salmon shark by spinning it in the water, and Keith concluded with a story about a Michigan veterinarian who was arrested for refusing to return a dog to its homeless owner, despite facing potential jail time.
The group discussed several unusual stories, including a man in New Zealand who holds the record for the most middle names, with over 2,000 names taking him over an hour to recite. They also talked about a hair museum in Independence, Missouri, which closed and scattered its collection of century-old hair wreaths and artifacts across the nation. The conversation concluded with a story about a raccoon rescue on the Atlantic coast, where a couple helped save a raccoon struggling in the ocean.
Jill’s Trivia Quiz
Jill led a trivia session about J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, where participants discussed various facts about his life and works. They answered questions about Barrie’s background, including the death of his older brother which inspired him to write Peter Pan, and his college aspirations to become a journalist despite his family’s wishes. The group also explored Barrie’s other works, such as The Little White Bird, and his involvement with the cricket team Ella Hackberries.
Terry’s Top 10 List
Terry shared a list of humorous activities to do in the snow, compiled by Terry.
Anchor Topic
Keith noting that they had already covered communications in the previous week, suggested they would move on to a different topic for their anchor discussion.
We feature living skills as Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various kitchen gadgets and cooking tips, including a pasta cooking pan, a talking scale, and liquid level indicators for hot beverages. Jill shared her experiences with different kitchen tools and the challenges of cooking with limited vision. They also discussed portion sizes and measuring food.
Email and Final Thoughts
Keith read an email from a listener who described a dramatic fire rescue involving elderly firefighters in Texas. He followed it by one from a listener who suggested a way to raise money for Terry, and his goat fund.
The Final Word from Our AI Companion
The meeting primarily revolved around humor and jokes shared by Terry, Keith, and Jill, with a focus on military, blind, and Halloween-themed jokes. Keith and Terry also discussed the Terry Goat Fund, encouraging listeners to donate through PayPal or by sending money directly, with Keith emphasizing the importance of suffering for others. The conversation ended with a reminder for listeners to subscribe, donate, and leave ratings and reviews, and Keith signed off, expressing gratitude for the audience and promising to return next week.
Show Notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith.
Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com
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sign up for Audible, using our affiliate link!
When you sign up for Audible between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 you’ll get a great savings. Your first three months will be $0.99 before resorting to the regular price of $15. In the process you will be helping out our podcast, and the “Terry goat fund.”
Quick recap
The meeting began with a discussion about military experiences and changes over time, followed by coverage of various news items including Veterans Day events and unusual stories from around the world. The group then engaged in trivia sessions about J.M. Barrie and Peter Pan, followed by a discussion about kitchen gadgets and cooking tips. The conversation ended with humor and jokes, including military and Halloween-themed content, along with discussions about the Terry Goat Fund and requests for listener support.
Summary
Keith and Terry discussed their experiences with the military, focusing on changes over time and personal anecdotes. Keith shared observations from his service from 1981 to 1988, including changes in military appearance and attitudes toward drug use. Terry recounted a story about a lieutenant who was discharged for attending a concert out of uniform. They also briefly touched on Veterans Day events and the challenges of recording the podcast.
The group discussed several news items, including the Marine Corps’ 250th birthday and a new Audible affiliate link promotion running from November 1st to December 31st. Keith noted that their podcast episodes were not appearing on their RSS feed, but were all present on the website as expected.
News of the Week
Terry shared a story about British twins setting a world record for the largest pumpkin at 2,819 pounds and 4 ounces. Jill shared a story about a woman who rescued a beached salmon shark by spinning it in the water, and Keith concluded with a story about a Michigan veterinarian who was arrested for refusing to return a dog to its homeless owner, despite facing potential jail time.
The group discussed several unusual stories, including a man in New Zealand who holds the record for the most middle names, with over 2,000 names taking him over an hour to recite. They also talked about a hair museum in Independence, Missouri, which closed and scattered its collection of century-old hair wreaths and artifacts across the nation. The conversation concluded with a story about a raccoon rescue on the Atlantic coast, where a couple helped save a raccoon struggling in the ocean.
Jill’s Trivia Quiz
Jill led a trivia session about J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, where participants discussed various facts about his life and works. They answered questions about Barrie’s background, including the death of his older brother which inspired him to write Peter Pan, and his college aspirations to become a journalist despite his family’s wishes. The group also explored Barrie’s other works, such as The Little White Bird, and his involvement with the cricket team Ella Hackberries.
Terry’s Top 10 List
Terry shared a list of humorous activities to do in the snow, compiled by Terry.
Anchor Topic
Keith noting that they had already covered communications in the previous week, suggested they would move on to a different topic for their anchor discussion.
We feature living skills as Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various kitchen gadgets and cooking tips, including a pasta cooking pan, a talking scale, and liquid level indicators for hot beverages. Jill shared her experiences with different kitchen tools and the challenges of cooking with limited vision. They also discussed portion sizes and measuring food.
Email and Final Thoughts
Keith read an email from a listener who described a dramatic fire rescue involving elderly firefighters in Texas. He followed it by one from a listener who suggested a way to raise money for Terry, and his goat fund.
The Final Word from Our AI Companion
The meeting primarily revolved around humor and jokes shared by Terry, Keith, and Jill, with a focus on military, blind, and Halloween-themed jokes. Keith and Terry also discussed the Terry Goat Fund, encouraging listeners to donate through PayPal or by sending money directly, with Keith emphasizing the importance of suffering for others. The conversation ended with a reminder for listeners to subscribe, donate, and leave ratings and reviews, and Keith signed off, expressing gratitude for the audience and promising to return next week.
Show Notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith.
Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com
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