Ramblings of an Undiscliplined Mind Podcast

A recent discussion about the potential effect of off-hand comments from a teacher brought to mind one frustrating interaction with a high school instructor.  Run time: 10:58 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

Massive inequality and racism at Bon Appetit has been revealed, and a discussion of societal topics in current Star Trek series. I mentioned The Sporkful episode Reckoning at Bon Appetit in this episode  Run time: 11:45 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

I’ve sat in a restaurant and enjoyed a meal twice in the last couple of days, while some establishments are still carry-out only.  Run time: 8:12 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

I find that my predilection for talking out loud to myself occurs more frequently the older I get.  Run time: 4:34 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

Netflix’s documentary about the siege at the Branch Davidians complex in Texas is eminently watchable and offers a different perspective on this escalating situation that ended in tragedy.  Run time: 17:30 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

Early into the quarantine I scored a single, retro can of this Chef Boyardee favorite, and I liked the flavor profile.  Run time: 6:26 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

This film is an important analogue to the racial tensions of today, and while technically a period piece, the problems it points out have obviously not been resolved.  Run time: 22:12 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

It has been a while since I’ve done a Penslinger update, and I had a whole lot of activity to talk about today.  Run time: 11:48 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

I found my old cell phone from around circa 2007, and I looked through the contact list to see who I typically called back then.  Run time: 12:44 a To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →

I tried out a new technique this weekend while making a no-fuss pie. It proved to be much easier than I’d initially thought, and it produced a great result.  Run time: 14:00 a To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”Read More →