That's Life, I Swear

By Rick Barron

Every Wednesday, join Rick Barron as he unravels the intricate threads of life's most captivating stories. From heart-pounding political dramas to the awe-inspiring challenges of climate change, he

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July 08, 2026How One Podcaster Is Reshaping France's Reckoning With Its Past
Learn how if a society refuses to examine its darkest chapters, those chapters don’t disappear — they just wait for the right conditions to return.
Supporting links
1. Philippe Collin [Books written]
2. Facing History [Podcast]
3. Léon Blum [Wikipedia]
4. Alfred Dreyfus [Wikipedia]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
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Interviews
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July 07, 2026Interview #31 Mariah Bonner: From Baltimore to Buenos Aires - Her Musical Journey
Summary
In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Mariah Bonner. A former ballet dancer, movie actress, writer, and now international singer. Join us as Mariah Bonner shares her inspiring journey of moving from the U.S. to Argentina, mastering new languages, and launching a music career in a new cultural landscape. Discover her insights on adaptation, perseverance, and pursuing passions abroad.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mariah Bonner's Journey
05:59 The Art of Writing and Documenting Experiences
08:59 Navigating Isolation and Distance
11:57 Photography as a Storytelling Tool
14:59 Adjustments in Life and Career
18:03 Launching a Music Career in a New Language
21:06 Performing in Multiple Languages
23:46 Future Aspirations in Music
26:59 Family and Community Connections
30:05 The Possibility of Writing a Book
32:54 New Music Release: Wild is the Wind
34:00 Cultural Fusion in Performance
36:46 Family Pride and Support
37:09 Christmas Traditions and Homecoming
38:27 A Mother's Passion for History
39:41 Family Influence and Entrepreneurship
41:16 Rituals Before Performance
42:40 Advice for Moving Abroad
44:01 Cultural Adaptation and Support
46:52 Speed Round: Quickfire Questions

Supporting links
Bonner Wine Partnership
Substack
Buenos Aires Architecture
Instagram

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/
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Interviews
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Listen to podcast audios
Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb
Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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57min
July 01, 2026Pointing the Way: The Genius Behind Your Gas Gauge
Jim Moylan may not have achieved the fame of Henry Ford or other celebrated inventors. His name won't appear in most history books or innovation courses. But millions of drivers benefit from his insight every day.
Supporting links
1. Who Invented that Little Arrow Next to Your Gas Gauge? [Autoweek]
2. Fuel Fill Arrow History | The Moylan Arrow [YouTube]
3. Jim Moylan, Engineer Behind the Fuel Gauge Arrow, Dies at 80 [Yahoo!autos]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
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Interviews
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Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb
Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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20min
June 30, 2026Book Review from Rick’s Library: First Principles, By Thomas E. Ricks
Learn how the book, First Principles, by Thomas E. Ricks, teaches that the intellectual foundations of American democracy are as consequential as the political events that accompanied them—and that understanding those foundations is critical for addressing the challenges of our own time.
supporting links
1. First Principles[Amazon]
2. Thomas E. Ricks [Wikipedia]
3. History of the United States [Wikipedia]
4. Founding Fathers of the United States [Wikipedia]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
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Interviews
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Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb
Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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13min
June 25, 2026Book Review from Rick’s Library: The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, By Walter Isaacson
Learn how In The Greatest Sentence Ever Written, Walter Isaacson dissects the famous line from the Declaration of Independence—“We hold these truths to be self-evident…”—and asks us to see it not as a relic, but as a living idea.
supporting links
1. The Greatest Sentence Ever Written[Amazon]
2. Walter Isaacson [Wikipedia]
3. American Enlightenment [Wikipedia]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
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Interviews
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Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
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13min
June 24, 2026Book Review from Rick’s Library: Coming Clean by Liz Fraser
Learn how Coming Clean is a powerful reminder that recovery is relational. It’s not just about the person with the substance use issue but about everyone whose life becomes entangled with it.
supporting links
1. Liz Fraser || writer, broadcaster [Website]
2. lizfraser1 [Instagram]
3. Liz Fraser [Twitter]
4. Coming Clean [Amazon]
5. What Doesn’t Kill You [podcast]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/
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Interviews
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Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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11min
June 23, 2026Enough Already!: America’s Breaking Point with the U.S. Congress
Congress is historically dysfunctional right now — by nearly every measurable standard, from shutdown length to laws passed to member departures.
Supporting links
1. Americans, Frustration with Congress and the Elections [GALLUP]
2. House retirement wave signals deep institutional frustration [Brookings]
3. Every 50 Years, America Falls Apart. Then Celebrates Anyway [Imperfect Union]
4. Congressional frustration fuels record exodus [YouTube]
5. 250th Birthday, Dissatisfaction With Democracy Is Widespread [PEW Research]
6. War Powers Resolution [Wikipedia]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/
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Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4
My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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17min
June 17, 2026My Wife and I Had a Plan, and Then
Learn how you can plan your life with precision—and still lose control of the outcome. What you never lose is how you respond.
Supporting links
1. Alzheimer [Alzheimer’s Association]
2. Home Care Options [Aging Care]
Searching for Medicare Related Options? [AARP]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/
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15min
June 16, 20262026 Midterm Elections: Votes Counted…Maybe
Learn how Trump’s biggest threat may not be winning more votes in the 2026 midterm elections; it may be exploiting loopholes, fear, and institutional weakness to cling to power.
Supporting links
1. Article I, Section 5 [Constitution Annotated]
2. The Constitution Line By Line with Senator Mike Lee: Article I, Section 5 [YouTube]
3. Trump signals plan to interfere in midterm elections [MSN]
4. Midterm ‘blue wave’ could block Trump’s agenda [The Guardian]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
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14min
June 10, 20263D Printing Paradise: How Tech Is Saving Our Environment and Surfboards
Learn how the most powerful innovations frequently emerge not from abstract problem-solving but from personal experiences of frustration or failure.
Supporting links
1. Swellcycle [Website]
2. Swellcycle [Instagram]
3. Patricio Guerrero LinkedIn]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
Twitter at @RedPhantom
Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/
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Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb
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My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB

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17min

FAQs about That's Life, I Swear:

How many episodes does That's Life, I Swear have?

The podcast currently has 298 episodes available.