'Uncomfortable Questions'

Welcome! Today's Christmas Eve show is in 2 parts. First we hear a late answer to the "What is the Universe?" show fromHerb - a delightful professor from Texas who was the guest on show#24.Then I ask a new question for the audience and look at it a little myself.This show's question, is: If we are here for a reason, are we here to explore the me, or transcend the me?Please send your answers to me at [email protected]The files can be audio .mp3 recordings of yourself answering it, or just type up your answer in an email, and I'll read it on the next show.Gmail can handle file sized of about 20 MB (17 MB realistically,with overhead). If your file is larger, please send it in parts, in successive emails.Please write or send me audio for the next show by January 26th.Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Today I ask the big questions of Michael, age 33, and Objectivist with a soul. He is from the Greater Minneapolis area, and we met to record in a park on the most glorious of late fall days.We got into depression, alcoholism, and coming out of all that into a morehopeful view of life and the universe. Michael was a most open, honest, heartwarming person. I adored doing this interview.And as always, email me at: [email protected].

This show is the answers to the question posed last month - What is the Universe? 6 people tackled the question in this newexperimental format.We heard from :- David C., from show #34- Graviton Ring, show #48 -  http://gravitonring.googlepages.com/- Darren Blackshaw, a new listener- DragonLordALS, from NASA and show #51- Anthony, show #31 - www.AShantyNoLemon.com- Cayenne, show #1 - www.tekdiff.comI loved the show, with philosophies from way out there, to thehard sciences. Thanks everyone for participating!Let me know if you like this format or the old style interview, or maybewould like a mix of both?Write to me or volunteer for an interview at: [email protected]

This is a special show. Today I ask the big question:What is the Universe?to the listening audience. Please look at the Hubble Deep Space picture at:http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2004/07/image/a/format/large_web/Ponder this picture, think about the Universe and send me sound (mp3) files (64 kb is fine, 96, or 128 kb is good too) - or send an emailwith the thoughts and answers to this question.I'll read or play the files on the next show. I try to start tackling thequestion myself on this show, and hope to have better conclusions after I hear from all of you.Please send your mp3 recorded answers or your email answers to:[email protected]I will need the answers by October 5th, so I can get the show up by thefollowing week. Please, please, please join in the conversation!I need you!

Today we get philosophy according to Corey, age 21.He is a Vegan, male prostitute from Minnesota. A monophobic wholoves philosophy and people. (Oh yeah, and sex).It is a charming, irrepressible, and slightly nilistic combination. What fun it was to talk with him!I'm exploring the possibility of changing the show. I just passed my 2 yearanniversary of the podcast, and am rapidly losing audience for the last 2 shows. I suspect you might be getting a little bored?One idea is to ask one "big question" each show, and ask for listenersto send in .mp3's or email with their answers. Of course that would dependon you all getting involved. What do you think?Email me at: [email protected]

Today we ask the big questions of Drew, age 27. He is an Audio Equipment designer, and the D.J. for the old school Hip Hop bandMC/VL - a rapidly rising Minneapolis based band.For more about MC/VL check out their myspace page atwww.myspace.com/mcvlTo hear the amazing Drew (Professor BX), give a listen to "Cold Check It" on that page. One of my favorite show offs of Drew's D.J. work.And as always, email me at: [email protected]Volunteers are welcome!

Today's show is with Linda, age 59. She is from Salt Lake City, retired from State employment, and having the time of her life. She sang for 20 years in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, traveled all over, taught the sight impaired, and has had quite the interesting life.I found her straightforward, yet such a kind person. Religious, yet open to anyone and full of mirth. I totally enjoyed talking with Linda!And as always, email me at: [email protected]

Today we ask the big questions of Steve the Dean Williams, age 35. He has several podcasts on relationships at www.visionarymindset.com.He is a most enjoyable talker, and this show ends up being mostly aboutrelationships and sex. Give it a listen!--------------------The song at the end of the show is the long promised song (from previousguests Alex and Lyndon and their band 3 Blind Mice) from their newCD release Good Grief. The song is my person favorite off that CD -How Will I Know? Their CD's are available on itunes, or visit theirweb page at www.catsaway.com.-------------------As always, email me at [email protected]

Today's interview is with Scot McKay, age 40. He is the founder of X & Y Communications. He is a coach and trainer in pickup, seduction, dating and relationships. He has written several books on the subjects and has a podcast empire going too which includes The Chick Whisperer.He was engaging and delightful and we spent most of the interview talking about Christianity and sex and relationships. Quite the interesting combination!For more from Scot, go to his core website at http://www.deservewhatyouwant.com---------------------------------The song I play at the end of the show is from previous guests Alex and Lyndon and their band 3 Blind Mice. It is from the CD - Before They Were Famous - vol 1 - and the song is one of my all time favorites The Bear Lies Down. You can get their music from "itunes" or their website: http://www.catsaway.com--------------------------------As always, email me at [email protected].

Todays interview is with DragonLordALS (his web handle). He is a 20-year-old Computer Science major at Drexel University. The show turns out to be a fascinating view of the world from a mathematician and fractal artist. Please check out DragonLordALSs fractal art at dragonlordals.deviantart.com.  The art is really beautiful! --------------------------

And in the news, 3 Blind Mice have a new CD out! They are previous guests:  Alex,is the February 19th interview from last year, and Lyndon, the March 5th interview from 2006. The final song I play on the show is: from the CD Before They Were Famous, Volume 2. The song is Emily Has Compassion Fatigue- my favorite song at the moment. You can visit the 3 Blind Mice web page at: www.catsaway.com Most of their music is also available on itunes. ----------------------------- There should be a new Channel Surfing Wipeout up, this week, after a hiatus of 8 months or so at www.channelsurfingwipeout.com And as always, email me at [email protected]. See you when I get back from Japan!