Rik's Mind Podcast

Today we are joined by Lathen Gorbett. Lathen is a multimedia storyteller, journalist and creator. Gorbett has always felt called to use entertainment that promotes interesting and healthy dialogue to break down social barriers. To use Lathen’s own words: “…the human condition is the basis for anything of meaning to us…as humans.” You can find more about Lathen and his work at his official website LathenGorbet.com.

Show Notes:

ʻOumuamua | Wikipedia

Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain | Amazon

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone | Amazon

The War of Art | Steven Pressfield

Michael Shellenberger | Wikipedia

Today we’re joined by friend of the show Andrew Allen for an impromptu fireside chat. Andrew is a Western Oregon University Alum and is currently living in Toledo, Ohio with his wife Dr. Krista Allen, DO. Andrew works in Social Work with at risk youth and coaches football and track. From the Oregon shores, Colorado Rockies and Michigan Great Lakes and everything in between, Andrew loves to explore and seek new adventures outdoors. Stick around and enjoy the chaos. Follow Andrew on instagram @ AndyA5

Show Notes:

'Squid Game' conquered the world, but speaks to Korea | NPR

Bums Podcast | Listen Notes

#LubeLife Water Based Personal Lubricant, 55 Gallon Sex Lube for Men, Women and Couples | Amazon

Mark Zuckerberg Statement RE: Facebook Whistleblower | Facebook

Long Before Divorce, Bill Gates Had Reputation for Questionable Behavior | The New York Times

The Gateses’ Public Split Spotlights a Secretive Fortune | The New York Times

Bend shooting suspect charged in killing of Barry Washington Jr. | OPB

Newberg school employee goes to work in blackface, is put on leave | OPB

Newberg school board officially approves policy banning political symbols | OPB

Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why | NPR

Why did we grow up thinking a piercing in the right ear was gay? | Mel Magazine

Kyle Topfer is back for part 2 to continue where we left our conversion on the state of the climate in part 1. To refresh you, Kyle is an Environmental Scientist & and member/activist of Scientist Rebellion. Scientist Rebellion, sister organization to Extinction Rebellion, are the group responsible for the recent earth-shaking leak of Part 3 of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment report. You can find more about Kyle and Scientist Rebellion on Kyle’s Linkdin and Scientist Rebellion’s Official Website, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Show Notes:

Judge issues protest warning as Paralympian jailed for plane stunt | The Guardian

UK climate protesters face tougher penalties for blocking roads | Reuters

Lawyer who sued Chevron sentenced to six months in contempt case | Reuters

The 10 Most Important Crops In The World | Business Insider

Why Are Haitian Migrants Gathering at the U.S. Border? | Council on Foreign Relations

The Silicon Valley wealthy have become super doomsday preppers by buying remote New Zealand properties, getting eye surgeries, and stockpiling ammo and food | Business Insider

Windshield Phenomenon | Wikipedia

A giant insect ecosystem is collapsing due to humans. It's a catastrophe | The Guardian

Invasive species in Australia | Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose | Amazon

Is The Secret To A Healthier Microbiome Hidden In The Hadza Diet? | NPR

Lynx | Wikipedia

Climate tipping points — too risky to bet against | Nature

A Major Ocean Current May Be Hurtling Towards Collapse | Gizmodo

Today’s another glorious fireside chat. Rik and Jon suit up and head for their starship to hear about Jon’s experience with psilocybin mushrooms. Do we head for a bummercast? Listen in and find out!

Show Notes:

Psychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Shows | John Hopkins Medicine

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield | Amazon

Today we are joined by Kyle Topfer. Kyle is an Environmental Scientist & and member/activist of Scientist Rebellion. Scientist Rebellion, sister organization to Extinction Rebellion, are the group responsible for the recent earth-shaking leak of Part 3 of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment report. With so much vital information to cover, this will be a RMP Special 2 part episode. You can find more about Kyle and Scientist Rebellion on Kyle’s Linkdin and Scientist Rebellion’s Official Website, Youtube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

As a quick note, be sure to subscribe to our new Youtube! We will be posting our weekly episodes there as well in video format. Check back in weekly for a new visualizer episode! And who knows? Maybe there might be some video episodes coming too ;)

Show Notes:

Scientist Rebellion | Official Website

Extinction Rebellion | Official Website

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | Official Website

IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Part III Leak| Full Document

Why Milankovitch (Orbital) Cycles Can't Explain Earth's Current Warming | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Venus was once more Earth-like, but climate change made it uninhabitable | The Conversation

The US military is a bigger polluter than more than 100 countries combined | Quartz

Environmental impacts of hydropower | EnergrySage

Breeder Reactor | Encyclopedia Britannica

Sir David King (Chemist) | Wikipedia

OSU Divest to meet with foundation | Corvallis Gazette Times

No, Oregon State University Did Not Divest | Divestment Facts

Today we are joined by Rick is a Whiskey collector, connoisseur and reviewer. Rick does not have any ties to a distillery or whiskey company, he’s just a regular guy who wants to learn, collect, and drink whiskey. Rick started an Instagram in 2017 and ever since, he’s called this his Brown Liquor Quest. You can find Rick on his Instagram @brownliquor_quest.

Show Notes:

@brownliquor_quest | Instagram

Buffalo Trace Still Years Away From Its Whiskey Supply Catching Up To Demand | The Whiskey Wash

How Can Different Craft Whiskeys Come From One Big Distillery? | Whiskey Advocate

The Untold Story of Military Special, the U.S. Armed Forces’ Own Bourbon | Vine Pair

Neat: The Story of Bourbon | IMDb

Today we are joined by Benjamin Carollo. Ben is a former Air Force Geospatial intelligence analyst, with a Masters in Biosecurity and Biodefense. Ben hosts a daily news show on Twitch, and is a contributor to The Young Turks Network. We dive into biodefense, foreign policy and a whole host of topics. You can find more of Ben on his Twitter @BenjaminCarollo, Patreon, Ben’s Youtube, Rebel HQ Youtube, His Bleepblompben Twitch and Fridays at 4PM EST on the Young Turks Network Twitch

Show Notes:

Beepblompben | Twtich

The Young Turks Network | Twitch

TYT | Official Website

Rebel HQ | Youtube

Benjamin Carollo | Ballotopedia

Stryker | Wikipedia

Ian Todd | Ballotpedia

Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident | Wikipedia

Column: Trump’s brand of war is killing more civilians than before by Doyale McManus | Los Angeles Times

Biodefense and Related Programs | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1 | Wikipedia

The differences between SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 | European Parliamentary Research Service

What is the ACE2 receptor, how is it connected to coronavirus and why might it be key to treating COVID-19? The experts explain | The Conversation

Gain of Function Research | National Institute of Health

Could preon stars reveal a hidden reality? | NewScientist

Smallpox: a disease and a weapon | International Journal of Infectious Dieses

SARS: The First Pandemic of the 21st Century | Pediatric Research

George W. Bush in 2005: 'If we wait for a pandemic to appear, it will be too late to prepare' | ABC News

ORDER FROM CHAOS: An ideal public health model? Vietnam’s state-led, preventative, low-cost response to COVID-19 | The Brookings Institution

MORTALITY ANALYSES | John Hopkins University & Medicine Corona Virus Research Center

Saving Throws | 5e System Reference Document

Today we are joined by Laszlo Montgomery. Laszlo is the founder of Teacup Media. He researches, writes, and records each episode of his 4 shows: The China History Podcast, The Chinese Sayings Podcast, and the China Vintage Hour. Laszlo has worked in the China market for over 30 years and possesses a deep passion, appreciation, and understanding of its unique culture, compelling history, and captivating stories. With a home base in sunny Southern California, Laszlo is also available to travel for speaking engagements, lectures, and interviews. You can find Laszlo on his official website Teacut.media

Show Notes:

Ningbo | Wikipedia

Thomas Graham Jr. (Diplomat) | Wikipedia

History According to Bob | Official Website

If you have a smart TV, take a closer look at your privacy settings | CNBC

China’s Rise, South China Sea, and Rules-Based International Order: A View From the Philippines | The Diplomat

China has built the world's largest navy. Now what's Beijing going to do with it? | CNN

Eagle vs Dragon: How the U.S. and Chinese Navies Stack Up | National Defense Magazine

Science and Civilization in China | Cambridge Press

The top 5 military contractors ate $2 trillion during the Afghanistan War | Speaking Security

Today we are joined by Chef A. G. Franco. Aaron is a Chef, Author, World traveler & MMA enthusiast living life to the fullest before expiring. Aaron’s life goal are to direct films after his culinary career & continue writing novels in the meantime.

Show Notes:

Stage (Cooking) | Wikipedia

Inside Japan’s Chicano Subculture | New York Times

It's a bonus Fireside chat. Hang With Rik and Jon while they talk Afghanistan and the US’s botched pull-out, as well as a whole host of topics.

Show Notes:

The Taliban are sitting on $1 trillion worth of minerals the world desperately needs | CNN Business

Moderna's Experimental HIV Vaccine Could Begin Human Trials as Soon as This Week | ScienceAlert

Alaska was leased to the U.S. for 99 years... What? | Russian Beyond

150 Years After Sale of Alaska, Some Russians Have Second Thoughts | The New York Times

Stories of black Americans, who fled to the USSR to escape race discrimination | RT Documentary

Los Confederados in Brazil: Recreating the Southern American Dream | Georgetown Journal of History

The town in Brazil that embraces the Confederate flag | BBC News