History
Thinking about the Present as the Past: The Early 21st Century
After our last podcast guest, Joe Anhalt, mentioned the book “But What if We’re Wrong?” Rich decided to perform a quick exercise of thinking about the present as if it were the past. He imagines what people 125 years into the future (2145) will say about society in the early 21st Century. The main story…
Read MorePaleontologist Tim James and Life in the American West
Paleontologist Tim James discusses fossil expeditions, science that contributes to understanding Earth’s history, and life in the American West. Paleontologist Tim James joins the show. Rich wonders what daily life is like for a Cenozoic paleontologist in the American West. Every day is different at the World Fossil Finder Museum in Hot Springs, South Dakota.…
Read MoreBourbon, Cigars, and American History with Dr. Dave
While drinking bourbon and smoking cigars in the backyard, Rich and historian Dr. Dave discuss a range of American history topics. Dr. Dave shares his experience and work in Charleston, South Carolina. Confederate monuments, the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant, and creating change. (25:20) Personal libraries and the different styles of reading Dr. Dave and…
Read MoreThe Beatles and Their Impact on My Life Philosophy
A summary of The Beatles career and their impact on culture. The personal lessons I’ve gained from listening to the group and studying the history of the phenomenon and sixties decade. After doing a deep dive the last six weeks and reading “Revolution in the Head: The Beatles’ Records and the Sixties” by Ian MacDonald,…
Read MoreRich Conversations: 027. Trout Fishing in America
Rich reflects on “Trout Fishing in America” by Richard Brautigan. Curiosity about San Francisco during the 1960’s motivated Rich to choose this book. Last week I read Being Mortal by Atul Gawande last week but didn’t post the podcast episode. It was either very relevant or inappropriate because of the coronavirus situation. I couldn’t…
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