As part of our "America - What Does It Mean Today" segment, the Unpopped Colonels discuss the concept of 'Choices'...the philosophy behind our human ability to make either a hasty or deliberate decision, and what to do with the consequences resulting from the decisions we make.  Keep in mind, a consequence may be either positive or negative...as usual, its a great discussion leaving you - the listener - thinking for yourself.

NOTE: we are still working through some hardware bugs, so there is a bit of "warbeling" in the audio, but we figured...even a "warbeled" episode is better than no episode...

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about the hierarchy of human need, beginning with physiological needs (food, water, clothing, shelter, etc), moving on the psychological needs (security, employment, morality, etc.), a sense of belonging (Friendships, family, etc.), esteem (confidence, respect, etc), culminating in self-actualization (morality, creativity, acceptance, etc).  These concepts are captured under what is called Maslow's Hierarchy of Need, first introduced by Abraham Maslow in 1943.  Give it a listen and we hope we leave you thinking for yourself!

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels talk about post-Hurricane Ian, the initial clean-up effort, and our reflections on folks coming together.  Hurricane Ian was one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the United States...please consider donating to the American Red Cross during the continual relief effort for the folks living or near the affected area. 

It's a bit of a longer episode, but there is a lot to talk about.  

Music Credit: Back Yard Rag by Jeremy Sherman, Standard License

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In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels initiate their conversations about Conspiracy Theories.  We start out deriving a working definition of the term "Conspiracy Theory," talk about a couple of our personal favorite Conspiracy Theories, then we delve into the alleged Apollo Moon Landings "Hoax."

In this episode, the Unpopped Colonels start-in on their Military Science conversations talking about The 80% Solution, or the Pareto Principle.  Not military doctrine, but The 80% Solution allows the military planner to make an initial decision allowing for the development of a path forward.  It is equally effective in non-military applications such as business or daily life. 

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels discusses whether or not the American Experiment continues today.  We start out with a little history, move into a little discussion about a "Republic" vs a "Democracy" (its a fun discussion), then wrap things up reflecting on today.

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels starts off our discussions about the Generational Bridge.  Three theories of this "Bridge" are discussed, followed up by some basic definitions, then we ask a Babby Boomer and a Gen Zer independently the exact same three questions.

In this episode, Unpopped Colonels talk about rest, camaraderie, as viewed through a muddy Jeep windshield.