Rik's Mind Podcast

Today we’re joined by Chris Casias. Chris describes himself as “Adventurer, Beemaster, Caretaker. These are the ABC's about me. Do the right thing, even if it may cost more.”

Show Notes:

Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons | National Center for Biotechnology Information

Kick Off Your Shoes: Barefoot man goes viral on TikTok | The South African

The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases | US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Holocene extinction | Wikipedia

About us | Fungi Perfecti

Fungus provides powerful medicine in fighting honey bee viruses | Science Daily

Manuka Honey | WebMD

Horrified new owners of old farmhouse find more than 400,000 bees living in its walls | Daily Star

A single honeybee has cloned itself hundreds of millions of times | NewScientist

Today we are joined by Lissa Olson. Lissa is a former head Track and Field coach of Purdue University and current professor of Kinesiology at Las Positas College. Lissa has coached men’s and women’s track at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Purdue University, University of South Florida and the University of California, Berkeley.

Show Notes:

Central Washington Wildcats | Wikipedia

Las Positas College | Official Website

Greg Olson, Offensive Coordinator | Las Vegas Raiders

Today Rik and Jon sit down for a rare happy and positive fireside chat. No bummer casts this week! We cover a lot of good things and exciting things. Join us and for once we won’t depress you!

Show Notes:

Jus sanguinis | Wikipedia

Today we are joined by Luke Bigeh. Luke is the eyes behind the videography company Video Co. Video Co is an Oregon based videography company dedicated to creating content like never before. We have years of experience not only filming, but working in a vast array of industries. You can find more about Video Co. on their Official Website and Instagram @VideoCoVideos

Show Notes:

What is a Catch Basin? | The BrickKicker

The #Vanlife Business Is Booming | The New York Times

Today we are joined IN PERSON (!) by Julian Barton. Julian is the owner/operator of Vice Canning, Inc., a mobile canning company in the Portland, Ore Metro area. You can learn more about Vice at vicecanning.com.

Show Notes:

Soaring Pandemic Alcohol Sales Cause Concern For Doctors | Forbes

9 Trends in the Beer Industry to Watch in 2021 | Hop Culture

Porn 'n Chicken (TV Movie 2002) | IMDb

Today we are joined again by Nick Ramos. Nick is a podcaster and host of the History of the Cuban Revolution. Nick is joining us to get us up to speed on the recent July 11 protests and quickly developing situation in Cuba. You can follow Nick on his twitter @nickramos_1 and his History of the Cuban Revolution Podcast

Show Notes:

Thoughts on the Cuban Protests by Nick Ramos | Medium

Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against coronavirus | Reuters

Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on Protests in Cuba | The White House

Platt Amendment | Wikipedia

Plantados (2021) | IMDb

Today we are joined for a very informal episode by Scott Purdue. Scott is Rik's former coworker and roommate, as well as a runner. Come join the hang with us!

Show Notes:

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

Marathon des Sables | Wikipedia

Coastal floods in Netherlands | Climate Change Post

Today we are joined by Gaby Hogan. Gaby is a food scientist who decided to turn her passion for eating into a career. She graduated from Washington State University with a bachelors degree in food science and has spent her career exploring the magic of potatoes, dairy, and dietary supplements. Eating is an experience to be enjoyed, and experimenting with flavors and textures brings playing with your food to a whole new level.

Show Notes:

Food Waste in America: Facts and Statistics | Rubicon

11 Famous Chefs Who Are Trying to Save the World With Food | Global Citizen

10 Vegan Seafood Brands to Check Out | VegOut

About Nuun | Nuun Hydration

OSU researchers discover the unicorn - seaweed that tastes like bacon! | Oregon State University

Ice Wine | Wikipedia

Today we’re joined again by friend of the show Andrew Allen. Rik, Andrew and DeMarco in his wind tunnel of a studio ( who despite his best efforts can’t make today a bummercast) have a chat about politics, the current state of their fitness goals and more prison stock talk!

Today we come to you late with a brand new fireside chat (blame DeMarco, he was too busy getting married to post the pod on time.) We cover all sorts of stuff from China to hedge funds prison stocks.