Welcome to The Slade Ham Experiment! In this episode I get sidetracked by an old episode of Gilligan's Island and examine the multiple errors it makes in Japan's favor. I'm not sure how I got there from the Chinese balloon, but I did. Try some Akira:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa

Then, I discuss the current mentality of Iran towards dissidents and how it resembles a small town. Also, the fascinating phenomenon of change blindness and its effects. And finally, I reminisce about an experience at a radio station, as a memory was recently shaken loose for my book. Tune in for an eclectic (and possibly) informative episode!

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My guest is Dianne Gallagher, host of Rock the Cashbar, a podcast that takes deep dives into your favorite songs and lyrics. More than that she is a comedian from the old Laff Stop days here in Houston, and part of the very unique community that existed then. When I met her, she was Dianne Cupps, but now is the married mother and stay-at-home artist Dianne Gallagher.

We revisit some of those days in this episode, but also talk about how to balance an artistic life with our chaotic regular ones. I imagine this will be especially helpful for any of you who are still holding down civilian jobs while you try to get started. And of course, lots of the usual irreverence. We talk about Prince and The Secret, writing exercises, and Rage Against the Machine.

Please enjoy my conversation with this week’s guest, Dianne Gallagher.

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Paul Oddo and I frequently discuss our current states of affairs - something we've done for years and in multiple countries - and occasionally we record them. In this episode we talk about how to juggle multiple projects and the collision of artificial intelligence and art. As mentioned in the show, you can get a free digital version by signing up for my twice-a-month newsletter full of all sorts of useful help: http://www.sladeham.com Many thanks to Chicken running everything you can't see off screen. Here's more on Paul: Paul Oddo is a stand up comedian and artist living in Austin, TX. He released his debut standup comedy album, “Lost In Thought” and his first book, “Nothing Too Fancy” which he wrote and illustrated. Paul has performed at The Boston Comedy Festival and Competition, which he won in 2012 taking home a prize of $10,000. He has also been featured at SXSW, The Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, NY Comedy Festival. He is a Featured Performer at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC. He has been seen On “The Late Show With David Letterman”, “AXS Gotham Comedy Live” and “‘Best Of’ AXS Gotham Comedy Live”. He is also an incredible visual artist whose paintings flex ebbing and flowing lines and haunting animal visuals. For more, please visit www.PaulOddo.com Please consider telling a friend if you dig the show.

You can win a copy of my book in this episode. Details inside the ep, but a sub and a comment will get you an entry. I recount a week meandering through the municipal court system, give some input on the importance of gratitude lists, and finish with an excerpt from "Until All the Dragons Are Dead."

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I look back at the best lessons learned in 2022 - a much more productive activity for me in years past than new resolutions. I talk about the people you keep around you, and the rules you might play by. Plus, everything you need to know about the Netflix documentary, The Volcano: Rescue From Whakaari.

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It's a big question. Servers, bartenders, Uber drivers, pizza delivery, baristas, the donut lady? Where is your personal boundary and what's normal? Plus, a bit of the history and another story where I lose it.

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I tackle your questions about writer's block, the international space station, and more, before demonstrating that the shortcut never gets you there faster - especially when it comes to online defensive driving.

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I try to break down the personal decisions I made in 2022 in order to maintain my sanity. I think this episode is full of all sorts of actionable advice. Whatever you're up to, whatever you enjoy, I hope you find a way to do more of it in 2023!

I pontificate on my final meal, and then take all my frustrations out on Memphis. Then it's a long and winding road down my radio career as I revisit the way I snuck myself into the industry, how I got fired, and what I did afterwards. It's funny how little decisions alter the trajectory of our lives.

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Can't let go of something someone did to you? Is your revenge bone tingling? From the simply petty to downright diabolical, this episode is filled with bears, baseballs, inventions, and a savage, savage Queen.