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A wobbly start turns into a grounded reset as we talk gear that finally fits, habits that hold past week one, and why spring might be the better time to declare a new year. We add a curious wellness gadget, fresh nutrition rules, earthquakes, and space weather to round it out.

• brief hiatus, illness, and a recommitment to weekly recording
• the SM58 journey and finding a mic that fits a rough voice
• resolutions that last by lowering the cost of starting
• Japan’s human washing machine as a recovery trend signal
• the case for a spring new year and soft‑launch habits
• a volatile Venezuela news moment and its ripple effects
• new dietary guidance to avoid processed food and added sugars
• practical eating on a budget with simple staples
• earthquake tracking and what planetary alignments mean for radio
• ways to support the show and stay connected

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We track seven‑day earthquake patterns through late fall, compare them with past years, and pause on Japan and Alaska’s big shocks. Then we unpack the “last penny” story, store rounding, and how value‑for‑value keeps this show free.

• value‑for‑value model, why we avoid paywalls
• recording month cadence and how we frame seven‑day stats
• late‑season rise in total quakes and alternating big‑vs‑small pattern
• notable clusters in Japan and Alaska with 6.0+ events
• limits of pattern reading and why prediction is risky
• listener feedback request on keeping weekly quake summaries
• the final penny minting, auction results, and rounding at stores
• what billions of pennies in circulation could mean next

There are many ways you can show your support for the Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast. First, simply keep us in your thoughts and prayers, and maybe send good vibes too. Second, spread the word. Tell your friends about us, even the ones with questionable taste in podcasts. Third, share your talents. If you have skills in technology, art, or anything else that could help us, we'd love to hear from you. And finally, consider supporting us financially. Equipment, hosting, and website costs add up, and any contribution is greatly appreciated. We promise not to spend it all on rubber duckies, unless you want us to.

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I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show,

1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
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Two hosts weigh the trade-offs between safety, free speech, and privacy as governments and platforms push age verification and broader controls. We trace the ripple effects into podcasting, immigration enforcement, and streaming power plays, then end with a hopeful story of teen innovation.

• value for value model and open access
• switching to Reaper for lean, independent production
• Australia’s under-16 social media ban and youth rights
• intrusive age checks and cross-platform data profiling
• risks to open speech and future limits on podcasting
• ICE’s 737 purchase and concerns over transparency
• Netflix and Paramount bids for Warner Bros and industry consolidation
• teen origami breakthrough for deployable structures
• local windstorm, weather check, plans for quake summary
• support requests and how to get involved

There are many ways you can show your support for the Uggy Quacking Duck podcast. First, simply keep us in your thoughts and prayers and maybe send good vibes too. Second, spread the word tell your friends about us even the ones with questionable taste in podcasts. Third share your talents if you have skills in technology art or anything else that could help us we'd love to hear from you. And finally consider supporting us financially equipment hosting and website costs add up and any contribution is greatly appreciated. We promise not to spend it all on rubber duckies unless you want us to

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I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show,

1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
2. Pray for us.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
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73 and may the Father's love go with you.
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This Episode recorded and rendered on Reaper DAW.

Hit play on a cozy, candid ride through creative tinkering, 80s nostalgia, and the kind of gratitude that only grows after a hard season. We start in the studio where we stress-test a new workflow, recording in Reaper and Audacity at the same time to chase better sound without risking the show. That practical look at tools and trade-offs opens into a broader conversation about making independent media in a value-for-value world—keeping the feed free, leaning on community, and learning in public.

From there we move to the table—Thanksgiving memories, a second quiet dinner at home, and a cat that insists on a cameo. Music threads it all together. We found WSQK, a Stranger Things–themed internet radio station that spins 80s tracks and sly story nods, and it turned into an all-day soundtrack. The nostalgia isn’t just fun; it’s a mood shaper. That sets up a timely dive into why singing helps your health, pulling from BBC reporting on reduced stress, steadier heart rate, group bonding, and the simple joy of joining in rather than just listening.

We also chew on a science headline: the oldest sequenced RNA from a woolly mammoth calf frozen in Siberian permafrost. It’s a fascinating claim that deserves both curiosity and caution, so we unpack what RNA can reveal, what speculation might overreach, and how to love science without surrendering our questions. The emotional center lands in a personal story of recovery after a 2019 stroke—losing speech, movement, everyday skills—and the slow return of strength through prayer, rehab, family, and time. Gratitude shifts from a holiday word to a lived practice, and that’s the heartbeat carrying us forward.

Want to be part of the flock? Share a thought, send a voicemail, or drop us a line. If this conversation moved you, follow, share with a friend, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your support—prayers, talent, or a few dollars—keeps the mics on and the stories coming.

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1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
2. Pray for us.
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73 and may the Father's love go with you.
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A simple question sets the tone: what are you thankful for? We lean into the heart of Thanksgiving with real talk about gratitude, grief, and the quiet kind of joy that shows up even when life feels thin. From travel prayers to table rituals, we trace the holiday’s roots across cultures and the way harvest traditions still whisper to us now. Faith makes an appearance, not as a lecture, but as an honest thanks to the Creator and an open invitation to anyone who needs a little hope this week.

Then we turn the dial to the modern frontier: an AI country act called Breaking Rust climbing a digital chart. We break down the song’s polish and the uncanny gap where breath should be, asking whether music needs human imperfection to feel true. Is chart success a mirror or smoke? Are follower counts inflated or earned? You’ll hear a candid debate that balances curiosity with skepticism, and a clear call for your take. If you’ve listened to Walk My Walk, we want to know what you hear—and what you don’t.

Between the moments of reflection and the AI debate, we roll up our sleeves in the studio: rescuing old hardware with Linux Lite and Mint, running Umbrel for a home server, and stress-testing a Raspberry Pi for recording. It’s a small stand for openness, tinkering, and making the most of what you have, rooted in the same value for value ethos that keeps our show free and listener-powered. If you need a warm voice for the drive or a nudge to name your blessings, pull up a chair.

If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and drop us a note with your thoughts on AI in music and what you’re thankful for. Your voice shapes where we go next.

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Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
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Sunshine after a brush with snow set the tone for a free-ranging ride that starts local and climbs straight into orbit. We celebrate 25 years of continuous life aboard the International Space Station, tip our caps to Mir’s overlooked legacy, and swap stories about chasing auroras sparked by double CMEs. A quick quake roundup keeps us grounded, while a candid update on an AI hosting glitch and a chaotic schedule shows the real-life mess behind making a weekly, value-for-value show.

Then comes the hinge: China’s new rule that influencers must prove credentials to speak on medicine, law, education, or finance. It sounds like public safety. It feels like narrative control. We unpack how “misinformation” becomes a lever for centralizing authority, why badges can inform but shouldn’t silence, and how free societies risk copying the same playbook under friendlier branding. Expect clear definitions, tough questions, and a practical case for personal agency—turning off bad speech rather than outlawing it.

To cool things down, we share the unexpected joy of the Supernatural official cookbook, savor the latest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and peek at a newly unveiled humanoid robot slated to greet customers in 2026. We wrap with nerdy audio talk: new drive, fresh installs, Audacity quirks, and the endless hunt for cleaner sound. If you value open access, curious conversation, and a show that says the quiet part out loud, you’re in the right feed. Tap follow, share with a friend, and leave a review to keep this conversation wide open.

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Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
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We riff on a week where the cloud stumbles, storms hit hard, bugs fight bugs, and cars promise “eyes off” driving by 2028. Along the way, we share schedule changes, shout out listeners, and ask for feedback on sound and topics.

• Amazon cloud outage impacts across work, social, and gaming
• Insect drops to stop screwworm devastation
• Hurricane Melissa’s toll on Jamaica and the Caribbean
• Weather check-ins for Midwest, Spokane, and Phoenix
• Earthquake round-up and active auroras tied to solar winds
• Japan’s new female PM and gender gap rankings debate
• GM’s “eyes off” plans and Google AI in the car
• Recording schedule tweaks and episode cadence
• How to text or email us with feedback

You have any Slack you want to give me, just email me. You know, you can do that at "[email protected]" and we'll get an email. Click on it, send me a text. I'll give you a shout out next episode. There are many ways you can show your support for the Ugly Quacking Duck podcast... consider supporting us financially.

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I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show,

1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
2. Pray for us.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
4. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.
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73 and may the Father's love go with you.
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Two friends trade notes on weird weather, Star Trek reboots, and a wave of new chips while weighing the hidden costs of AI and the shrinking right to repair. We share a shoutout to a student podcast, ask for feedback on our audio, and invite support through value for value.

• value for value model and keeping content open
• mic setup, room sound, and listener feedback
• local weather patterns in Southern Illinois
• Phoenix and Spokane comparisons and storms
• Star Trek reboots, humor, and fandom
• Dunbar’s number and social capacity skepticism
• Intel’s upcoming chips and Tron metaphors
• right to repair, locked devices, and ownership
• odd tech records including Voyager longevity
• media blind spots and storm coverage
• AI infrastructure scale and power demands
• what makes a great manager and leadership

There are many ways you can show your support for the ugly quacking duck podcast. First, simply keep us in your thoughts and prayers, and maybe send good vibes too. Second, spread the word. Tell your friends about us, even the ones with questionable taste in podcasts. Third, share your talents. If you have skills in technology, art, or anything else that could help us, we'd love to hear from you. And finally, consider supporting us financially. Equipment, hosting, and website costs add up, and any contribution is greatly appreciated. We promise not to spend it all on rubber duckies, unless you want us to.

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I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show,

1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
2. Pray for us.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
4. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.
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73 and may the Father's love go with you.
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We trade outrage for honesty as we riff on AI hype, de-extinction headlines, and a hard history lesson that still warns us today. Humor breaks the tension, but the heart is clear—value-for-value, open access, and treating people with care.

• value-for-value model and why we keep content free
• status of the earthquake reports and why feedback matters
• the AI “actress” debate and creative labor concerns
• nostalgia tech with Kodak’s tiny throwback camera
• 1974 ruling on pregnant teachers and how norms shift
• weather as texture, jokes as pressure valves
• de-extinction ethics and the dodo bird milestone
• radio roots, music licensing limits, and our mission
• city crackdowns, due process, and resisting group blame
• “First They Came” read-aloud and what we learn from it

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Bruce and Sunny explore the recent failed rapture predictions and what they reveal about biblical teachings on endurance versus escape, then examine the eroding distinction between freedom of speech and free speech in America.

• Biblical analysis of recent rapture predictions and why date-setting contradicts scripture
• Discussion of how Christians are called to endure trials with divine protection rather than escape them
• Important distinction between constitutional "freedom of speech" and the increasingly limited concept of "free speech"
• Conversation with Eclipse AI about presidents throughout history who have challenged speech rights
• Reading and analysis of the 14th Amendment's due process clause and its protection of all persons
• Warning about how both political sides work together to chip away at fundamental rights
• Announcement of special Halloween-themed podcast artwork available for listeners

Email us to join the Ugly Quacking Duck flock and share your thoughts on this episode. Visit theuglyquackingduck.com to support the podcast and access additional resources.

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I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show,

1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
2. Pray for us.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
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Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
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