That Sounds Funny

Quick recap

The team discussed the progress of their podcast, shared updates on their personal lives, and engaged in a Thanksgiving-themed quiz. They also shared amusing anecdotes from their daily lives, discussed trivia questions related to Thanksgiving food traditions, and shared various unusual incidents involving law enforcement and animals. Lastly, they discussed the challenges of using computer technology for blind people and shared humorous stories related to the topic.

Summary

Keith and Terry discussed the podcast’s progress, noting a slight increase in listenership. They also touched on a technical issue where Keith’s file got munched before he could save it, causing him to recreate the Beverly Hillbillies theme. Terry mentioned an update on his top 10 list from the previous week, which Keith promised to recreate. They also discussed a new navigational aid, likening it to a swimming pool buoy, and shared updates on their personal lives, including Terry’s download of the new Beetlejuice movie and Keith’s listening to old time radio Christmas shows. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the Kansas City Chiefs’ first loss of the season.

Jill’s grandson was surprised to find a hot dog inside his corn dog at school. Keith shared stories about his cat’s mischievous behavior, including hiding in the dryer, pretending to be a hand towel, and trying to drink from the toilet. Terry mentioned getting a new compression sleeve for his leg that is easier to put on than traditional compression socks. The group had a lighthearted discussion sharing amusing anecdotes from their daily lives.

Random Topic

Keith initiated a Thanksgiving-themed quiz, sourced from CNN, to engage the team. The questions covered various aspects of Thanksgiving history, including the location of the first Thanksgiving, the food items present at the feast, and the US President who issued the first Thanksgiving Proclamation. The team members participated actively, with Terry and Jill providing their answers. The quiz ended with a question about which US state raises the most turkeys, with the correct answer being Minnesota.

Just kidding, the quiz continues as the group discusses trivia questions related to Thanksgiving food traditions. Jill correctly guesses that the green bean casserole was invented by a Campbell’s employee in the 1950s to promote their cream of mushroom soup. Keith explains that the Pilgrims likely made a custard baked in a hollowed-out pumpkin, since they lacked ingredients like butter and flour for pumpkin pie.

The quiz continues when Keith and Terry engaged in a light-hearted discussion about Thanksgiving traditions, including the origins of the Macy’s Day Parade and the first Thanksgiving Day parade in the US. They also discussed the most played NFL games on Thanksgiving Day, with the Detroit Lions leading the list.

Keith then presented a series of trivia questions about Thanksgiving, which included the organic compound in turkey that causes sleepiness after a meal. (I think our AI companion muscle fallen asleep. This whole segment has been about taking a trivia quiz. Wow, were so boring that even our robot companion fell asleep!)

News of the Week

Jill and Terry’s news stories included a new hotel in the Philippines built in the shape of a rooster and an airplane in Portugal that was grounded due to 132 escaped hamsters.

Keith shared a story about a suspect hiding under a couch cushion during a police search in the UK, while Terry recounted an incident at LaGuardia Airport where a raccoon descended from the ceiling. Jill then shared a story about a baby flamingo that escaped from a zoo in New England, asking listeners to keep an eye out for it. The team seemed to enjoy sharing these amusing and unexpected stories.

The stories continue as Keith and Jill discussed various topics, including the holiday season, early Christmas shopping, and a candle controversy.

Terry’s Top 10 List

Here’s the patched-up list featuring items that got cut from last week. They’re all here this time, I hope. Terry then shared his list of 26 hillbilly words or phrases, which included terms like “y’all,” “festival,” “5 spices,” “local paper,” “deer season,” “catfish,” and “chicken crossing the road.” The list was intended to be humorous and light-hearted, with each phrase representing a stereotype or characteristic of people from a certain region.

Anchor Topic

Keith discussed the challenges of using computer technology for blind people, highlighting the delay between the computer’s voice and the actual screen content. He also mentioned the need for patience when using screen readers, as they require an extra layer of navigation. Keith encouraged any blind people or assigned persons with questions to reach out via email.

Email and Final Thoughts

Keith then shared two humorous stories about a bear and a rabbit, and an airport mechanic named Bud. As usual, we wrap it all up with our final thoughts.

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Quick recap

JOIN IN WITH light-hearted discussions about various topics, including personal experiences, historical events, and pop culture references. We also share stories about significant news events and humorous anecdotes, with a focus on word meanings and games. Additionally, we discussed new technologies and devices, such as the Glide device for visually impaired individuals. Check it out at this being developed at:www.glidance.com

Summary

Politics and School Shooting Incident

to get things started, Keith and Terry shared their personal experiences and humorous anecdotes. Keith recounted an adventure with his cat, Miss Kitty. Also known as: Get Down from There! Or, Stupid Cat! Although she’s a good cat, she likes to escape and has a bell collar to alert people. Terry shared his recent experience at a buffet breakfast sponsored by local businesses for Veterans Day, where he and his wife enjoyed various free meals throughout the day. Jill’s shared her big news of the week, although it wasn’t funny, it was significant, since it involved a relative of hers stopping a school shooting.

Random Topic

We play a game of guessing a year based on news events, which Keith facilitated. The light-hearted discussion about various historical events and pop culture references included: the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Colts, Elvis Presley, the Boeing 747, and the Apollo missions. The conversation was filled with humor and friendly competition as they tried to recall specific details and dates.

News of the Week

Terry started us out with a news story from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where two porta potties fell off a truck and were left on the road. Jill’s shared a story about a British daredevil, Johnny Davies, who broke a Guinness record by being intentionally dragged behind his motorcycle at 159 miles per hour. The group found the story amusing and surprising.

Stay tuned for more stories about a world record involving fast fingers, a monkey escape, hidden treasure, and a ghostly Halloween competition.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill and Keith engaged in a game of guessing the meanings of words, with Terry occasionally chiming in. As usual, are guesses are mostly wrong, although Jill throws one in for us that is easy, and we get pretty close on a couple others.

Terry’s Top 10 List

Terry then shared a list of 12 things one should know if they move to the Appalachian Mountains, including the existence of many types of snakes and spiders, and the fact that there’s no such thing as lunch, only dinner and supper.

Anchor Topic

The conversation then shifted to a new device called ‘Glide’ that uses AI and imagery to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings. Keith mentioned that it’s currently in the Alpha stage and is expected to be ready for production in September 2025. The device is estimated to cost $1,500 with a monthly service fee, but pre-purchasing may offer a discount.

Email

We have a couple of emails this week. One is about a coworker who has trouble with the pedestrian crosswalk. The other is about a cowboy deer Hunter. As usual, we wrap everything up with our final thoughts.

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we nearly forget to hit the record button before we get started today. However, Keith forgot to hit the button to start our robot secretary, so we are back to taking notes by hand this week.

Terry has a lot to get us started by talking about his prospect of getting some natural lawnmowers. Find out all the gritty details about having a goat or sheep as your pet. Jill is resting her sore throat, and doesn’t contribute. Keith tells about how his cat is quickly whittling away some of her nine lives.

Random Topic

We spin up our wheel of randomness and land on “Made up Movie Reviews.” The name of the game is that we share the title of movies, or TV shows coming out this week. That we make up what it’s about, based only on the title. Of course, what we say in our reviews are always 100% correct.

News of the Week

Terry tells us about a couple of adventuresome parrots, just seeking out a little exercise. Jill has a story about some runaway goats, and an accompanying dog. Keith tells us about a lady driver who saw the ship. Terry has a little microphone trouble, but Jill has a follow-up about her bat beauty contest. We learn about some misbehaving bears and Alabama, the hazards of the career in breakdancing, and more. Where would we be without mentioning at least one world record?

Jill’s Weird Words

Once again, Jill presents the words and we try to guess what they mean. Somehow, we accidentally get one right, but we hope that you have fun as you listen and we try our best guesses.

Terry’s Top 10

Who says there are no stupid questions? Today we feature a top 10 list of stupid questions kids asked once there in college. While some of them should be things a person of that age should already know, we agree that we can see how a college age students might not know a couple of these.

Anchor Topic

The topic of the week is on living skills. We discussed automated homes using smart devices. None of us actually have a smart home system, although Terry is probably the one closest to it since he has so many Amazon devices. We share what we know about the set up and how to get things started. Once configured initially, a smart home system can greatly help the quality of life of a blind person.

Email

We wrap up our show with a couple of emails. One involving a psychic adventure to learn about deceased pets. The other is a classic family story about a relative who was a farmer. We close it all out with our final thoughts.

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Quick recap

The team discussed their personal experiences, including a visit to a store, a trip to Kansas City, and a close encounter with a mouse, With some humorous interpretations of the events. Lastly, they shared various words and phrases related to Halloween and other topics, along with some humorous anecdotes.

Summary

Keith mentioned that he was working on new intro music for the podcast and that there were rearrangements of appointments. Terry shared his experience of visiting a store and coming home with a cigarette lighter and an ashtray, which he repurposed as a potato chip bowl. The conversation also touched on the topic of marijuana samples in the parking lot, but Terry clarified that they didn’t contain any marijuana.

Keith mentioned that he had a new podcast photo and that Chris was planning to dress up for Halloween. Terry shared his experience of finding a mouse in his pants while working on a phone jack, and Jill recounted her trip to Kansas City to watch soccer games with her granddaughter. The group also discussed their pets, with Keith mentioning that their cat had escaped from its upstairs prison and was now roaming the house. Jill shared that she had enjoyed Greek food and Kansas City barbecue during her trip.

Random Topic

before we get started with the random topic game, something went wrong and there was a crash . the Retrobots managed to handle the segment and shared a few moments from the world of old-time radio.

this Week in the News

Terry shared a story about an Orca whale defecating in the water at an Orchis show, while Jill’s shared a story about a bat escaping from a German zoo and ending up in a woman’s jacket.

Keith shared a story about thousands of shipping containers lost at sea, with some of their contents washing up on shorelines, causing environmental issues. Terry then shared a story about a sewer backup in England, where a large ball of candy wrappers caused a blockage. Jill’s next story was about a bat beauty contest, where people could vote for the cutest bat. Keith then shared a story about a family who found out their mother’s body was sent to the wrong country after seeing a post on TikTok. Finally, Terry shared a story about three young bears attacking a woman’s Halloween pumpkins in North Carolina.

Jill and Keith discussed various words and their meanings, often with humorous interpretations.

Terry’s Top 10

Terry Actually has a list of the top 20 Halloween related songs .enjoy the list, in the short musical interludes.

anchor Topic

we discussed communications, and what that means for blind people in their challenges and reading various material. we also agree that email has been the best way for blind people to communicate these days over print media.

letters from Listeners

Keith reads a couple of emails.one is about a cantankerous old man who died . the other one is about the dangers of eating chicken sandwiches. as usual we close everything up with our final thoughts .

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Quick recap

The meeting covered various topics, including updates on the podcast, personal stories, and discussions about words and their meanings. Participants shared interesting facts and stories, such as world records and unusual events, while also exploring potential movie plots and titles.

Summary

Keith and Terry discussed their podcast, which is in its fourth season, and planned to reset the show count when they start their fifth season. Keith also mentioned his intention to open an account with Sticker Mule to create custom stickers and keychains for their podcast. Jill shared updates about her son’s dogs and her daughter-in-law’s wedding in North Carolina.

In the meeting, Terry shared a story about a world record-breaking event in China where a textile company produced the largest pair of blue jeans, measuring 250 feet 5 inches long and 192 feet 10 inches in circumference. Keith and Jill’s discussed the weight of the jeans, which was 7,956.6 pounds, and how it could fit a T-Rex or the Statue of Liberty. Jill’s then shared a story about a Minnesota man who grew a pumpkin weighing over 2,700 pounds, which won a state record-breaking contest in California. Keith then discussed the use of artificial intelligence in police departments to help with record-keeping and identifying criminal trends.

More news topics included: a world record for the largest sausage, a story about a homeless man taking a bath in someone’s house, and the impact of social media on daily routines. Keith shared his approach to managing his social media accounts, emphasizing the importance of curating his timeline to avoid negative content.

Jill’s Weird Words

In the meeting, Jill, Keith, and Terry discussed various words and their meanings, with a focus on words related to Halloween. Jill introduced the word “interdigitate” and its meaning, which led to a discussion about magic tricks. But don’t worry, this is just the tip of the iceberg!

Terry’s Top 10

Terry then shared his top 10 fun facts about Halloween.

Anchor Topic

The topic of the week is orientation and mobility. Keith, Terry and Jill discussed some basics for those listeners who may be fairly new to the show. Orientation is the art and skill of maintaining your mental map of where you are. Mobility is the basics of putting 1 foot in front of the other.

Email

we have two emails to share this week. One has to do with a couple of little old ladies in their driving experience. The other has to do with the young kindergartner and his adventures in his first week of walking to school. As usual, we close everything out was our final thoughts.

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Quick recap

The team engaged in light-hearted discussions about personal experiences, including birthday parties, ice cream, and sports. They also played a guessing game about word meanings and participated in a tongue twister game.

Did we do that?

The conversation then shifted to various unusual uses of human and animal body parts, the existence of books bound in human skin, and the topic of visual impairment services.

Summary

Terry shared that his grandson, Braden, turned 10 and loves pink flamingos, leading to a humorous discussion about potential gifts.

Jill and George spent their weekend visiting their oldest daughter and her family, where they watched their grandson play the baritone saxophone. Afterwards, they visited an expensive ice cream shop, where they spent around $70 on ice cream for their group of 7.

Keith and Jill discussed the challenges of tuning into a specific radio station for a game, with Keith expressing his difficulty in using his digital, solar-powered radio.

Random topic

Keith and Terry participated in a trivia game (hey, what about Jill?) where they guessed trivial facts about Coca-Cola.

News of the Week

Although we had some totally awesome news stories, apparently our AI companion decided not to summarize any of them. You’ll have to listen in and enjoy the world record-setting stories, dumb criminals, animals and more.

Jill’s Weird Words

Keith, Terry, and Jill played a guessing game about word meanings.

Terry’s Top 10

Terry tells us about some unusual Uses of Human and Animal Body Parts such as tattooing maps onto human skin, using blood for cave paintings, and creating sculptures from bones. But wait, and Dylan gets creepier from there. Listen in and enjoy. Despite the creepiness, the conversation was light-hearted and humorous.

Anchor Topic

Keith then led a discussion on visual impairment services, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support for blind individuals. He mentioned that the day we recorded this was White Cane Awareness Day. The group discussed a few ways for blind people to celebrate the day.

Email and Final Thoughts

Keith shared an email about a second-grade teacher’s experience with a birthing story in her classroom during show and tell. As usual, we wrap it up was our final thoughts, although Terry seems to have left the podcasts early.

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Quick recap

Keith, Terry, and Jill, hosts of the “That Sounds Funny” podcast, shared personal stories, discussed various topics including holidays, birthdays, and current events, and engaged in word games during their meeting. They touched on frustrations with political commercials and explored the meanings of different words. The group also conversed about recent news stories, including animal-related incidents and unusual contests.

Summary

Keith, Terry, and Jill Podcast Episode 203

Keith, Terry, and Jill, two blind brothers and a blind sister, host a podcast called “That Sounds Funny” in its fourth season. In episode 203, recorded on October 8th, 2024, they discuss their plans for the previous week when they couldn’t record due to an issue with Keith. Terry shares a funny story about getting a haircut and discovering a mysterious scab on his head. Keith mentions a shooting incident in Donaldson.

Keith, Jill, and Terry shared personal anecdotes and humor, with Keith recounting a story about a man who had his brother shoot his wife, and a new kitten named Miss Kitty. Jill shared a funny story about her grandson’s joke about a deer with no eyes or feet, which he named Edward. The group also discussed a song about a reindeer named Camilla that got run over. The conversation ended on a light-hearted note with everyone enjoying the shared stories and humor. The group also discussed their frustration with political commercials, which they found misleading and lacking in facts. They agreed that both candidates need to be fact-checked, as the commercials often contain propaganda and lies about the opposing side.

Keith shared his recent experiences, including a foot injury. He explained that he had been dealing with open wounds and was supposed to see an infectious disease doctor, but due to a swollen and red foot, he was sent to the emergency room where it was discovered he had a broken bone. Keith also mentioned that he had been unable to get an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to further investigate the issue. The team also discussed their personal experiences, including Terry’s memory of his father kicking him in the butt, which resulted in a broken finger. The conversation ended with Keith sharing his experiences of trying to work while keeping his foot elevated.

Random Topic

We don’t have our usual birthday segment, but Keith and Terry reminisced about notable birthdays, including Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday and Larry Fine’s 100th birthday. They also discussed the history of the 3 Stooges, with Keith clarifying that Larry Fine and Moe Howard were the original stooges, and Curly Howard joined later.

We finally get to our random topic and feature October 17. Keith discussed various holidays and events, including Black Poetry Day, Child Poverty Day, and the Day of the Races. He also mentioned the International Day to Eradicate Poverty and the National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day.

This Week in the News

Terry then shared news about the National Toy Museum inducting 12 new toys, including balloons, choose-your-own-adventure books, and remote-control vehicles.

Keith shared a story about a challenge being made to the LGBT community. The group’s goals were either to expose hypocrisy in supporting both LGBT and Palestinian causes, or potentially change Hamas’ stance on the issue.

Terry shared a story about two squirrels in England who boarded a subway train without paying for a ticket, causing chaos among passengers. The train was diverted, and the squirrels were eventually lured off the train with nuts. Jill’s shared a story about a criminal hiding in a dilapidated building, who fell through the ceiling and was caught by the marshals. Keith then shared a story about a bear contest in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve, where bears are voted on for who will gain the most weight before hibernation. The contest is part of Black Bear Week and allows people to vote online for their favorite bear or cub.

Keith, Terry, and Jill had a casual conversation involving a cheesecake competition in Lowville and the potential Mega Millions lottery cost increase from $2 to $5 per ticket, which Terry expressed concern about affording. Keith humorously suggested people could donate to help Terry buy a ticket.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill and Keith also discussed the meanings of words like ‘reliquary’, ‘erudacious’, ‘Erinaceus’, and ‘soygne’, with Keith linking some humorously to Terry’s stepdaughter. Jill expressed surprise at the lack of information for some words. The conversation ended without significant decisions, with Terry possibly leaving due to a phone call.

Terry’s Top 10

Terry shared a short, yet long list that we reviewed fairly quickly.

Anchor Topic

This week our anchor topic features manual skills. Keith shares a little about a recent podcast episode he heard that deals with blind people and woodworking shop. The idea is that even though you lose your eyesight, there are still plenty of ways to keep yourself busy and productive.

After reading an email about an overeager car mechanic, we wrap it all up was our usual final thoughts.

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Quick recap

The team engaged in a light-hearted discussion about their personal lives, including reminiscing about childhood mispronunciations, sharing music preferences, and discussing various words and their meanings. They also shared humorous anecdotes and puns, and discussed the security of Keith’s computer and email accounts. The conversation ended with a focus on promoting the show and audience growth.

Summary

Terry reminisced about his 13-year-old marriage and Jill shared about her son’s 2-year-old anniversary. They also talked about a family gathering for Terry’s grandson’s birthday. Keith mentioned an upcoming doctor’s appointment regarding a sore on his heel. The doctor recommended using puffy slippers for indoor use, which Keith’s wife, Robin, ordered from Amazon. Keith humorously considered getting elephant heads to attach to his slippers, suggesting it would be a funny and unique way to wear them. Jill and Terry participated in the conversation, with Jill suggesting that the slippers would be funny if they were gray, the color of an elephant. The team discussed the recent rainfall and its positive impact on the environment, including grass growth and helping farmers with their crops.

Random Topic

After Terry shares his birthday list, we feature an icebreaker game. Keith and Terry reminisced about their childhood mispronunciations, with Keith recalling his inability to say “Superman” correctly. Jill also shared her childhood mispronunciation of words starting with “J.”

The discussion continued with interesting relatives. Keith shared stories about his uncle Dutch, who was known for his scandalous rumors and along with a couple of his cousins, his work on major construction projects like the St. Louis Arch and the Spirit of St. Louis airplane.

The icebreaker topic continues with a discussion about music preferences, with participants sharing their past and current tastes. Terry and Jill expressed their dislike for rap music, while Keith shared his fondness for various genres. The conversation then shifted to personal bucket lists, with Jill expressing interest in skydiving and Terry mentioning weight restrictions for his grandson’s desired helicopter ride.

This week in the news

We share a variety of articles that include bungee jumping in cars, parachuting, and fishing, with participants sharing their experiences and insights on these activities.

Good try AI companion, but you’re almost correct.

Keith shared a story about a car crashing through an Arizona home, causing minor injuries and significant damage. The family, including their pets, were in the living room at the time of the crash. Terry mentioned a California incident where a semi-truck carrying raisins caused a traffic jam after crashing into another semi-truck and a pickup truck. Both incidents resulted in significant damage but no major injuries.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill shares various words and their meanings, while Terry and Keith try to guess the definitions.

Terry’s Top 10

Terry shared his top 10 lists of unanswered questions, including who let the dogs out, where’s the beef, how to get to Sesame Street, why eggs are packaged in flimsy paper cartons, why women can’t put mascara on with their mouth closed, and why lemon juice is made with artificial flavors. The conversation ended with Keith and Terry acknowledging that some of these questions may never be answered.

Anchor Topic

This week we are discussing the topic of computers, and Keith discussed his old Dell computer, and security issues.

Email

Sorry, we have no email this week. Make sure you send us your own funny family stories. Ask us a question about blindness, or just contribute anything you would like to have us read on the podcast. Just make sure it’s family-friendly. You can use the contact form, or send email directly to [email protected]. Of course, you can always call our voicemail number: 802-715-3484. As usual, we wrap it up was our final thoughts.

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Quick recap

The team shared personal experiences, discussed various topics including politics, celebrities, and classic movies, and played a guessing game. They also engaged in a lively discussion about words, their meanings, and pronunciations, and shared reactions to unusual bed designs from history. Lastly, they discussed the use of a talking microwave, proper plugging of devices, and the importance of respecting partners’ interests.

Summary

Keith shared his grandchildren’s experiences with a hurricane in Alabama, and he also discussed a book he read about JD Vance. Jill watched a documentary about Ronald Reagan’s life and his debate with Mondale, noting the differences between political debates then and now. They also discussed the high cost of organic milk, personal experiences with raising chickens, and the idea of getting goats as a natural lawnmower. The conversation also touched on the tax implications of winning prizes, as well as the upcoming holidays.

After Terry shares his list of birthdays, they also played a game of “Guess the Year” presenting a series of events that occurred in the same year, such as the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Broncos in the Super Bowl, the opening of the first McDonald’s in Moscow, and Buster Douglas defeating Mike Tyson in a boxing match. Jill’s input was also included in the guessing game, as they debated various historical events like the year smoking was banned on US domestic flights, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the closure of the musical “A Chorus,” and the release of Windows 3.1.

Jill’s Weird Words

Keith, Jill, and Terry engaged in a lively discussion about various words, their meanings, and pronunciations. They debated the terms “Eniac” and “Ennead”, with Keith suggesting “Ennead” could refer to a set of nine. Jill introduced the word “Gamesome”, which they agreed meant playful and merry. The conversation also touched on college football games, with Terry expressing his dislike for the excessive coverage during weekends. They clarified the meaning of “autopsy” as seeing something with one’s own eyes, not performing an autopsy on oneself. They also discussed the term “deliquescent”, which means becoming liquid or melting, and its relation to pastries. The team used humor and personal anecdotes to illustrate their points, sharing experiences related to words like “prehensile” and “vertiginous”. The conversation ended with the team moving on to Terry’s top 10 list.

Terry’s Top 10 List

Terry discussed various unusual beds from history, including the Great Bed of Ware, a box bed, and a bed designed by Thomas Jefferson. Keith and Jill shared their reactions and thoughts on these beds. The conversation also touched on inventions like a Murphy bed, and a self-making bed. The conversation ended with a humorous comment from Keith about the rotating bed’s design and a shared experience from Jill about a round bed for her daughters. Terry, Keith, and Jill continue to discussed various unusual bed designs aimed at addressing safety concerns for babies, such as suspended crib-like cages and structures with bars to prevent rolling over and smothering. They considered the practicalities of using these beds, including how the mother could breastfeed through the bars or cage openings. The conversation also touched on Murphy beds that fold up against the wall and whether gravity would help keep sheets in place.

Anchor Topic

The topic of the day is living skills, but first we have an update. Jill shared an update about the computers she had been waiting for, which could take up to a month to arrive. Keith encouraged listeners to donate computers to the Hope Center, or MCAB.

The conversation ended with Terry suggesting they discuss living skills further. Terry demonstrated how to use a talking microwave, pressing and holding buttons to set cooking time and power level. The team discussed plugging in devices properly. Terry found the microwave challenging due to its layout and lack of tactile cues. Keith suggested it might have modes accessed by holding buttons. Jill proposed including this in living skills training. They set the microwave’s clock to 11:06 AM. Keith discussed a printer for his business that could set reminders but he hadn’t set it up.

Email and Final Thoughts

The conversation ended with Keith reading a humorous story about a listeners husband blocking her credit cards during a shopping trip, highlighting respecting partners’ interests. Of course, we have our usual round of final thoughts.

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Quick recap

The team discussed various topics, including funny stories, birthdays, and a property for sale in California. They also shared details about a world record set by a group of bowlers, strange noises heard from the Starliner capsule, and the meanings of various words. The conversation ended with discussions about living skills, the process of applying for a computer for the visually impaired, and personal experiences with technology and humor.

Summary

Keith, Terry, and Jill Conversations and Experiences

Celebrity Birthdays and Mad Libs Game

California Property Discussion and Speculation

Museum Vase Incident, Bowling Record Attempt, Mascot Decapitation, and Space Station Noises

Exploring Word Meanings and Clarifications

Exploring Words and Weather Terms

Exploring Weather Terms and Phenomena

Top Topics, Computers for the Blind, and Upgrades

Discussing Computer Licensing and Software Maintenance

Personal Experiences, Humor, and Tech Struggles

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Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings 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