Hey there, River Rats! It's your host, Jeff Nesbitt, back for another episode of Ramble by the River. This week, we have a real treat for you. Our guest is Erik Svendsen, owner of North Jetty Brewing, and we had an amazing conversation that covered everything from beer brewing tricks to the majesty of toothed whales.

During the news and current events section, I talked about Elon Musk's father speaking up about the family emerald mine, the explosion of the SpaceX Starship rocket, and the recent gun-ban that was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee this week in Washington State. It's always important to stay informed about what's going on in the world, and we've got you covered.

Now, onto the interview with Erik. We continued our conversation from last time, and it was even more fascinating than the first half. Erik shared his insights on leadership, authority, and benevolence, as well as his approach to taking risks and setting goals. We also talked about the amazing staff at North Jetty Brewing and the tricks of the brewing craft. And of course, we couldn't forget to discuss our mutual love of garage sales.

In the final segment, we tackled some deep questions about consciousness and matter, as well as how we determine morality. But don't worry, we kept things light-hearted with some jokes and puns along the way. We also explored the cultural significance of hip-hop, why Kendrick Lamar is so important, and whether or not we should allow kids to be celebrities.

Other topics to enjoy:

• Western Washington University vs Central Washington University rivalry
• State universities: why they were established and where it went wrong
• How did Jeffrey Epstein build friendships with top scientists and academics?
• Performance anxiety and public speaking
• How do we define creativity?
• Self-judgment: just write the bad song
• The power of habit
• Managing ADHD with novel experiences
• Escaping reality via disassociation
• What the Nazis taught us about food and stress in WWII
• Effects of stress on a developing fetus
• Communism, socialism, and Marxism

Music Credits:

• Skateboards and Sunsets, Rocket Jr.
• Frosty Tale, Ludvig Moulin.
• Fractured Paintings, Trevor Kowalski.
• Acai Bowl, Timothy Infinite.
• If you Only Would, Anna Landstrom.
• Dark Matter, Valter Novak.
• A Slow Tune For G, Franz Gordon.
• Luv, Bomul.
• Still Fly, Revel Day.

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• North Jetty Brewing

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