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MansplainingEpisode 122: Why Gas Stoves StinkSend us a textA few years ago, we all started hearing about how gas ranges, which have been popular in our country for at least a century and are favored by professional chefs, were dangerous to our health and should be replaced by electric or induction cooktops. That revelation begs a couple of obvious questions about how such an unsafe appliance became so ubiquitous in the first place, and why we’re only hearing about its dangers now. Mark and Joe recount how natural gas became the go-to power source in our kitchens, how Big Gas su...
2025-11-1051 minMansplainingEpisode 120: Potatoes and Tomatoes: Hardy MigrantsSend us a textOvershadowed by all the anti-immigrant rhetoric afflicting our country today are wonderful stories of non-human immigration, such as the ones about how certain foods made their way from the New World to the Old World. Take potatoes and tomatoes, for example. They’re staples of Irish and Italian cuisine, respectively, but neither was native to those countries—both originated in the Americas. Mark and Joe tell the story of how these two hardy pioneers with humble roots in Mesoamerica came to dominate European cuisine. Like that of modern-day human migrants, their road to acce...
2025-10-0436 min
Where Do Gays Retire PodcastLiving the Dream: Inside Friendship Village's LGBTQ-Friendly Community With Joe Connelly and Terry PochertWe're diving into the cozy world of retirement in this episode, where we chat with Joe Connolly and Terry Pochert, a fabulous couple living it up at Friendship Village in Tempe, Arizona. They've got a sweet setup in a community that’s not just welcoming but also filled with activities and amenities that make retirement feel like a never-ending vacation. Joe and Terry recently celebrated 30 years together, and their journey includes a landmark victory for same-sex marriage back in 2014. They share their experiences transitioning to this vibrant community and how it’s been a game changer for their quality of l...
2025-09-241h 40MansplainingEpisode 118: The Pros and Cons of GerontocracySend us a textYou may have noticed that there are a lot of very old people clinging to positions of authority, from our current president (79 years old) to our former president (82 when he left office) to other leaders in politics, business, and culture. Why won’t these folks leave the stage and let their younger colleagues step into power? Is this state of affairs good or bad for our society? Mark and Joe trace the history of gerontocracy, its role in feeding the alienation of younger generations, and what we might do to mitigate its deleterious ef...
2025-08-3142 minMansplainingEpisode 116: The Cemetery Industry is Not Dead YetSend us a textWhen visiting a few cemeteries recently, Joe was struck by how clean and well-maintained but desolately empty they were. That prompted him to ask Mark about the economic viability of cemeteries and whether they were becoming relics of a bygone age as increasing numbers of people opted for cremation. Mark and Joe discuss the history of cemeteries and prospects for the mortuary industry. Turns out it isn’t just whistling past the graveyard to think that our repositories for death can be repurposed to serve modern life. (Recorded August 1, 2025.)
2025-08-0434 minMansplainingEpisode 114: About Those Expiration Dates…Send us a textWhat do the following household items have in common: A jar of aspirin; a tube of toothpaste; a clear plastic bottle; a package of KN-95 masks? Answer: they all expire on a certain date. Indeed, our homes are full of stuff we’re supposed to throw away long before we’re done with it. But do these products truly go bad, or are their producers planning their obsolescence so you’ll buy them again and again? Don’t mind Mark and Joe as they forage through your medicine cabinet, pantry, and hall closet to demys...
2025-07-0538 minMansplainingEpisode 112: We’re Dawdling on High-Speed RailSend us a textBullet trains have been a major component of transit systems in places like Japan, China, and Europe for decades. Why hasn’t high-speed rail taken root in the supposedly forward-thinking United States? Mark and Joe set off on a journey of discovery through issues like inadequate infrastructure, population density, and the usual economic and political obstacles before reaching its terminus in America’s ongoing, dysfunctional love affair with cars. Daunting as these challenges are, there’s still a way forward, if we have the will to get there (a big if). (Recorded May 30, 2025.)
2025-05-3136 minMansplainingEpisode 110: Housing and the Land-Value TaxSend us a textRecent estimates are that the United States has a shortage of housing volume of 4-7 million homes. A problem of that scale doesn’t happen overnight and involves decades of neglect and inaction. With the chronic lack of housing likely to be a major issue for the foreseeable future, public policy experts have been brainstorming about potential solutions, and a few have dusted off an idea that’s older than the Republic: a tax on the value of land without regard to the buildings and other property improvements on it. Mark and Joe trace...
2025-04-2039 minMansplainingEpisode 108: There’s No Dressing Up Dress CodesSend us a textThe New York Yankees’ recent relaxation of half-century-old rules about facial hair got Joe to thinking about dress and codes generally. Why do they exist? Where do they come from? Mark takes Joe on a historical tour of dress codes, from ancient Rome and China through medieval Europe and Tudor England, ending in the modern era of school uniforms and casual Fridays. As our heroes discover, attire-related restrictions are less about affirming people than about keeping them in place, serving as effective instruments of social or class control—and sometimes symbols of resistance. (Recorded...
2025-03-1644 minMansplainingEpisode 106: Are Lotteries Justifiable?Send us a textState lotteries are a 12-figure business in the US of A. Americans spend more money on lottery tickets than on books, video games, recorded music, movie and sports tickets combined. Of course, lottery revenue is allocated to public goods like schools and parks, but it’s a double-edged sword, as lotteries are disproportionately funded by the poorest third of households, i.e., the people who can least afford them. Mark takes Joe through the checkered history of lotteries, their pros and cons, and the role they might play in the lives of all th...
2025-02-1637 minMansplainingEpisode 104: The Rap on Map AppsSend us a textYou’ve probably used a map app like Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze to help you get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible. But did you ever wonder how they work? Did you ever wonder whether we should slavishly follow their directions or be skeptical and consider external factors like our own prior driving experience? Well, wonder no more. Mark and Joe take the fastest route that starts with paper maps, brings them past an obscure mathematician’s brilliant idea, stops for gas to consider the wonders of GPS and c...
2025-01-1942 minMansplainingEpisode 103: Things Are Looking Up (We Hope)Send us a textThe year 2024 brought more than its share of misfortune to your Mansplaining co-hosts, what with the double whammy of layoffs and a terrible election result. But in the spirit of turning the page to the New Year, Mark asked Joe what he’s feeling good about in 2025 and beyond, from multiple perspectives (personally, locally, nationally, and internationally). With hopefulness in short supply, Joe soldiered on with some reasons to be cheerful, but it soon became apparent that a more expansive, proactive definition of "hope" was in order. (Recorded January 3, 2025.)
2025-01-0445 minMansplainingEpisode 102: In Search of Peace and HealingSend us a textIn continuation of a Mansplaining tradition of holiday-themed conversations, Mark and Joe consider how we might heal our deepening political rupture and bring peace to a divided nation. It’s a daunting task that may take years, if it happens at all. Making it happen involves redressing the loneliness and isolation wrought by a decades-long breakdown in civic trust. Government has a role to play, but mostly it requires individuals to turn away from the purveyors of fear and disunion, listen to our fellow citizens, and plant the seeds of hope in a jaded...
2024-12-2146 minMansplainingEpisode 100: What Makes Pop Music Artists Run Out of Ideas?Send us a textAfter considering why companies run out of ideas in our last episode, Joe put the same question to Mark about why so many of our favorite pop and rock music artists seem to run out of ideas. Mark and Joe ponder whether this is a real phenomenon, and if so, what might cause it. Turns out that early-career creativity is a complicated amalgam of neural plasticity, free time, and the commercial imperatives of a pop music industry that skews young. And yes, Clayton Christensen’s ideas about the innovator’s dilemma might also apply t...
2024-11-1737 minMansplainingEpisode 98: The Checkered Legacy of Legacy AdmissionsSend us a textWhen the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious affirmative action programs, it conveniently left standing the legacy preferences employed by colleges and universities that are described by some as affirmative action for rich, white people. Is it fair that schools are now forced to ignore the race of their applicants but are still allowed to favor the children of wealthy alumni and donors? Mark and Joe examine the history and impact of legacy admissions policies in American colleges and universities and consider the arguments that there are good reasons for retaining them. (Recorded October 4, 2024.)
2024-10-0538 minMansplainingEpisode 96: All the Lonely PeopleSend us a textThe CDC and Surgeon General recently released reports highlighting twin epidemics that are plaguing young people in our country. For boys, it’s loneliness and social isolation; for girls, it’s persistent sadness and hopelessness. Why are young people so sad and lonely? Mark and Joe discuss whether loneliness is inheritable, how much of the blame we can pin on the distorted view social media provides of reality, and how, in the land of plenty, we can help our kids get the one thing they need the most: human connection. (Recorded September 6, 2024.)
2024-09-0839 min
Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics PodcastTJ 265 - Doug Hart – Joefest2024 Bar chat with the GI Joe legendary package art illustratorMark and Joe fan Geoff Thornburg were chatting to Illustrator Doug Hart in the Marriott bar on the Sunday evening of JoeFest and we decided to turn on the recorder for a ramble chat, touching on his most recent illustration, Clanker & Tank from Operation: Recall, some of his favourite work for G.I Joe at Hasbro, the joy of working vs the politics of the workplace, techniques and influences, and much more. It’s a less structured chat than normal, with some background noise from the bar, but we hope you agree this is an enjoyable chart with a GI Jo...
2024-08-011h 09MansplainingEpisode 94: Decoding the Unitary Executive TheorySend us a textThe Supreme Court’s recent controversial ruling about presidential immunity appears to rely on a shadowy notion of executive branch power called the unitary executive theory. After gaining currency in conservative circles for decades, the unitary executive may now be poised to go from theory to reality, thanks to the right-wing SCOTUS supermajority. Mark and Joe trace the theory’s lineage, whether evidence for it exists in our founding documents, and the implications of its newfound legitimacy. (Recorded July 26, 2024.)
2024-07-2736 minMansplainingEpisode 92: American Climate Refugees?Send us a textFor decades, Americans have moved south chasing cheaper homes and better weather. But after years of unremitting heat and more frequent hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods that have disproportionately devastated those destinations, you might wonder whether people start moving back whence they came. In a follow-up to Episode 74 (The Weather Forecast is Calamitous), Mark and Joe assess the likelihood that a reverse migration of displaced climate refugees will happen anytime soon. (Recorded June 28, 2024.)
2024-06-3025 min
Focused ProfessionalMotivation, Marketing and Mindset with Mark RossettoIn this riveting 13th episode of the Focused Professional podcast, our host Joe Lenton interviews professional photography coach, Mark Rossetto. Get ready for a deep dive into marketing, the role of discipline, motivation and supportive community for building a successful photography business. Mark and Joe share their passion for nurturing the potential in photographers and helping them to run their business in a way that suits their personality. They highlight some of the essential structure we all need to have in place, while emphasising the flexibility with which we can work around that.
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2024-05-271h 24MansplainingEpisode 90: The (Non-Existent) Connection Between Bail Reform and CrimeSend us a textOver the past several years, bail reform laws—changes to the criminal legal system to reduce unnecessary pretrial detention, especially for non-violent offenses—were implemented in jurisdictions throughout the country, and many advocates for criminal justice reform welcomed these changes as long overdue. There ensued a backlash, howerver, in which conservatives blamed recent increases in crime on bail reform and claimed it led to a rash of opportunistic recidivism by folks who should have been behind bars pending trial. But did bail reform really cause an uptick in crime? Mark and Joe separate the fac...
2024-05-2634 min
The Logistics of LogisticsREPOST: An Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark LavelleMark Lavelle and Joe Lynch discuss an alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. Mark has over 20 years of experience growing businesses at the intersection of commerce, payments, and internet technology. He's Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Deep Lake Capital. Previously, Mark was SVP of...
2024-05-0347 minMansplainingEpisode 88: Does “Clutch” Performance Exist?Send us a textA common argument among sports fans is whether coming through “in the clutch” — where an athlete is said to raise his or her level of performance in the most important moments of the game — truly exists. Some cite chapter and verse of their favorite players doing spectacular things under intense pressure to bolster their argument for its existence, while others insist with equal vehemence that clutch is a figment of the imagination, unsupported by the data. Well it’s the bottom of the 9th, folks, and Mark and Joe go deep on whether clutch is fa...
2024-04-1342 min
Radio SOLO 100The Story: Mark Returns to ResoluteMark Wood rejoins Radio SOLO 100 to break down the reasons for returning to Resolute. We hear directly from Mark to better understand how weather conditions, open water and supplies dictated the course of a difficult decision to turn back. And, we learn what's next for the arctic science mission behind Expedition SOLO 100. Learn more about the science behind the expedition on Expedition SOLO 100's website.Follow Mark Wood on Instagram Follow Joe Sills on Instagram Follow Meredith Hackwith Edwards on Instagram
2024-03-1731 minRadio SOLO 100Bad Weather at Polar Bear PassMark Wood and Devon Manik find themselves hunkered down at Polar Bear Pass, where the onset of a storm has forced them to spend the night along the route en route to Mark's drop-off point. Mark talks about his experience passing by the same waypoint during the filming of the Top Gear Polar Special in 2007; and Devon talks to host Joe Sills about spending time with Mark, and what will happen to the people of the arctic as the climate changes.Learn more about the science behind the expedition on Expedition SOLO 100's website.Follow Ma...
2024-03-1516 minRadio SOLO 100The Lone Expedition in ResoluteJoe and Mark connect to talk about the history of Resolute, Canada and Mark's own past there as an explorer. Mark talks about why a place that used to be a historic hive of exploration activity is largely silent right now.Joe asks Mark if he wants to be alone in the arctic, and the team outlines the 1,600km route Mark will set out on in just two days. Learn more about the science behind the expedition on Expedition SOLO 100's website.Follow Mark Wood on Instagram Follow Joe Sills on I...
2024-03-1033 minRadio SOLO 100Mic Checks in Resolute BayPolar explorer Mark Wood arrives in Resolute Bay, Canada, the base camp for his first-of-its-kind science-based expedition solo expedition onto the Earth's last remaining sea ice. In this episode, Mark checks in with Radio Solo 100 host Joe Sills as the duo sort through Mark's return to a place that changed his life over mic checks and gear tests. Learn more about the science behind the expedition on Expedition SOLO 100's website.Follow Mark Wood on Instagram Follow Joe Sills on Instagram Follow Meredith Hackwith Edwards on Instagram
2024-03-0810 minMansplainingEpisode 84: When Machines Become Smarter Than HumansSend us a textThis podcast has spent a lot of time on AI, whether in connection with its effect on the workplace, its application in products like drones and cars, its ability to create art, or how it’s changing robotics. But it hasn’t addressed the inevitable idea raised by all those breakthroughs, which is how humanity will reckon with machines when they’re smarter than we are. Until now, that is. Mark and Joe think about what artificial general intelligence and the singularity might require in the way of ultra-careful design and containment strategies. (Recorded...
2024-02-0445 minMansplainingEpisode 80: How to Solve Immigration (in 40 Minutes)Send us a textOne of the most intractable issues in contemporary U.S. politics is immigration. Politicians in both parties have talked about comprehensive immigration reform for decades, yet no legislation is forthcoming. Is that because there’s no good compromise to be had, or is it because one party (guess which one) has turned its back on all immigrants, even legal ones? Mark and Joe compare notes on what sensible immigration policies might look like.
2023-11-1940 minMansplainingEpisode 79: Nothing Is Real, Not Even this PodcastSend us a textWhat if our entire reality—everyone and everything we see and experience—is an elaborate simulation, a virtual reality app designed by a technologically advanced civilization? (Yes, just like in The Matrix.) That’s what simulation theory posits, and Mark asked Joe whether there’s any “truth” to it (a fool’s errand, if indeed we’re living in said simulation). Joe and Mark consider an idea that might seem the province of late night conversations in dorm rooms or pubs but has a surprisingly distinguished philosophical pedigree. Is Mansplaining part of the simulation? Perish...
2023-10-2138 minMansplainingEpisode 78: What Makes a Hero?Send us a textThe annual commemoration of the “heroes of 9/11” got Joe thinking about the concept of heroism. What does it take to be a hero? Why do we anoint certain qualities as heroic? And what better person to answer these questions than Mark, with his PhD in mythology? Mark and Joe trace the origin of the idea of the hero in ancient literature, its modification by Christianity, the development of modern American notions of heroism, and how, at the end of the day, heroes are at heart an argument about the world.
2023-10-0938 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Asset of Attention with Joe SolariIn this solo episode, Mark interviews Joe Solari about his new book May I Have a Moment of Your Attention? Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and then reflects on the reasons why he canceled a trip he was supposed to take to Florida to attend NINC (Novelist's Inc.) This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Joe talk about: Joe's winding experience path, the long journey he has been on, and how there's no...
2023-09-211h 03Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe Asset of Attention with Joe SolariIn this solo episode, Mark interviews Joe Solari about his new book May I Have a Moment of Your Attention? Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and then reflects on the reasons why he canceled a trip he was supposed to take to Florida to attend NINC (Novelist's Inc.) This episode is sponsored by the Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. In their conversation, Mark and Joe talk about: Joe's winding experience path, the long journey he has been on, and how there's...
2023-09-211h 03
Credit Union ConversationsChecking In With Launch CU's Joe MirachiJoe and Mark talk about the state of the industry and what we see on the horizon. Joe also gives a profile of his strategy for investing in CUSOs and what he looks for in a CUSO investment.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:51] Joe shares his background and journey to where he is today. [04:01] Mark and Joe agree that it is a disservice to an employee to specialize in an area as opposed to learning the entire strategy of a Credit Union. [06:30] Joe says being flexible in mindset and where you live expands your opportunities. [09:20] Joe...
2023-09-1939 minMansplainingEpisode 76: To Play Or Not To Play FootballSend us a textMark and Joe briefly played organized football as kids; for both, it didn’t end well. Today, Joe is a parent of a son who didn’t play football and wouldn’t have been allowed to, even if he had wanted to play. Given the enduring uber-popularity of football, Joe asked Mark, who doesn’t have children, whether he would let his hypothetical son play football. Mark’s answer marches down the frozen tundra of head injuries and the difference between actual and perceived risks before scampering into the end zone of clarity. Would he or wo...
2023-09-1039 minMansplainingEpisode 74: The Weather Report Is CalamitousSend us a textIn a summer plagued by heatwaves, wildfire smoke, and biblical rainfall, it’s natural to wonder whether this is the new normal for our weather. Scientists warned about many of these particulars, but even they’ve been stunned at how quickly they’re coming to pass. Mark and Joe contemplate whether climate calamity will render vast swaths of the United States uninhabitable over the next few decades, and whether our getting used to once-in-a-century weather events happening with frightful regularity might be part of the problem. (Recorded July 28, 2023.)
2023-07-3035 minThe Logistics of LogisticsREPOST: Becoming a Sales Hunter with Mark HunterMark Hunter and Joe Lynch discuss becoming a Sales Hunter. Mark also known as "The Sales Hunter" helps companies and salespeople find and retain better prospects they can close at full price. About Mark Hunter Mark Hunter is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, "High-Profit Prospecting" and "High-Profit Selling" and his newest "A Mind for Sales." His integrity centered communication strategies are used each day by thousands of people from "Fortune 100" firms to small start-ups. Clients include, American Express, Chubb Insurance, Farm...
2023-07-0351 minMansplainingEpisode 72: Do Deficits Really Matter?Send us a textPoliticians love to pay lip service to taming the deficit, but when they’re in power, they invariably do the opposite, cutting taxes and/or increasing spending. And yet, despite all that seeming fiscal recklessness, the U.S. economy remains strong. It makes you wonder: maybe deficits aren’t such a big deal after all. In the second of a two-part episode about our burgeoning national debt, Mark and Joe consider whether deficits matter by conducting a chronological tour of economic thinking, from classical liberalism to Keynesianism to neoliberalism to Modern Monetary Theory. Is the L...
2023-07-0234 minThe Logistics of LogisticsThe Rise of Exosuits with Mark HarrisMark Harris and Joe Lynch discuss the rise of exosuits. Mark is the CEO of HeroWear, a wearable technology company focused on developing assistive clothing solutions. About Mark Harris Mark is a driven, serial entrepreneur with an innovator's mindset. At HeroWear, Mark leads a team of amazing engineers, designers, manufacturers, and business experts to launch a line of exosuits that will improve the health, safety, and productivity of workers within the logistics industry. Previously, Mark founded and led Concert Genetics in its mission to connect the Genetic Health Information Network. Mark is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial...
2023-06-3057 minThe Logistics of LogisticsAn Alternative to UPS and FedEx with Mark LavelleMark Lavelle and Joe Lynch discuss an alternative to UPS and FedEx. Mark is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. About Mark Lavelle Mark Lavelle is the Chief Executive Officer at Maergo, a first-of-its-kind parcel delivery platform, purpose-built for branded direct-to-consumer delivery using modern technology and advanced data capabilities. Mark has over 20 years of experience growing businesses at the intersection of commerce, payments, and internet technology. He's Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Deep Lake Capital. Previously, Mark was SVP of...
2023-06-2847 minMansplainingEpisode 70: Must We All Have Smartphones?Send us a textIt’s getting more and more difficult to live one’s life without owning a smartphone. After holding out for years, Joe finally broke down and got one after both his employer and his favorite baseball team made it a requirement to have a mobile device to do business with them. Joe asked Mark whether it will someday be impossible to be a citizen and functioning member of society without one. Join Mark and Joe as they ponder the sacrifices necessary to go without, and whether that renders you (to use James Joyce’s memorab...
2023-06-0436 min
I Love Marketing with Joe Polish and DeaHYPNO-TISING!: The Secret Science of Ads That Sell More Products To More People for More Money with Dr. Mark Young and Joe Polish - I Love MListen in as Mark and Joe explore the fascinating world of advertising and marketing, uncovering the distinctions between "Advertising" and "Marketing" and revealing the power of the Unconscious Mind. Discover techniques to sell more products and services, simplify the neuroscience of consumer response, and learn from real-world billion-dollar advertising examples. Get ready to unlock the secrets behind ads that motivate prospects to buy with Dr. Mark Young and Joe Polish. If you’d like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network Event or want to learn more about Genius Network, go to www.GeniusNetwork.com. Here’s a glan...
2023-05-241h 09MansplainingEpisode 68: : Those Namby-Pamby NIMBYsSend us a textThough not strictly a partisan phenomenon, the knee-jerk NIMBY ("not in my backyard") reaction is an impulse that wealthy liberals and progressives employ in many different contexts, whether to protect their coastline views from offshore wind farms or to shut down the siting of a homeless shelter or high-density housing in their urban neighborhoods. But where does this impulse come from, why is it so powerful, and what can be done to counteract its often pernicious effects? As Mark and Joe learn, it all goes back to how the primitive fear response sometimes tr...
2023-04-3033 minMansplainingEpisode 63: The State of Statehood for DC and Puerto RicoSend us a textIt’s been 64 years since the United States admitted any new states to the union—the longest period in our history. Though most observers would say that the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are at the head of the line to become our 51st and 52nd states, the case for admitting either one is not a slam dunk, especially given the anti-majoritarian tilt of current U.S. politics. Mark and Joe consider the arguments pro and con, as well as the likelihood of the 51st state coming to be anytime soon. (Recorded Februa...
2023-02-0533 min
Your World of CreativityJoe Hart, TAKE COMMAND (A Dale Carnegie Book)Welcome back everyone to Unlocking Your World of Creativity.Today we are talking with Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates. He’s also co-author of a Dale Carnegie book called, Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want.In today’s episode we talk to Joe about Take Command, his inspiring journey to embrace change in the modern world, and working alongside the grandson of Dale Carnegie and co-author of Take Command, Michael Crum. **A special note: At the end of this episo...
2023-01-0928 minMansplainingEpisode 59: Porn Is All AroundSend us a textPornography has been around for ages, but the worldwide web made it accessible in ways unimaginable to prior generations. That dog-eared copy of Playboy that Joe and his friends stashed under a bush in their local park has been replaced by countless websites just a click away for practically anyone, anywhere. Mark and Joe examine the implications of ubiquitous porn, what it means for a generation of kids who consume porn before they have sex, and what we can do about it. (Recorded December 2, 2022.)
2022-12-0549 minMansplainingEpisode 57: The Ups and (Mostly) Downs of VapingSend us a textThere’s another epidemic in America right now: an epidemic of vaping. Just as the number of cigarette smokers was in decline, we have e-cigarettes with flavors like bubblegum and mango that make them irresistible to teenagers. As the FDA ponders whether to formally approve e-cigs as smoking cessation devices, Mark and Joe explore whether vaping has any redeeming value or whether it’s just the nicotine-industrial complex’s newest tactic to hook a new generation of addicts. (Recorded November 4, 2022.)
2022-11-0542 minMansplainingEpisode 55: Boob Tube Bests Big ScreenSend us a textIt used to be that the movies were where you found profound meditations on subjects that mattered, while TV was the place for frivolous, escapist fare, but it sure seems like those roles have flipped in recent years. Joe asked Mark whether TV and streaming platforms are now ground zero for capturing the cultural zeitgeist. Join Mark and Joe as they consider the state of screens large and small and the possibility that you might find multiple zeitgeists within our atomized society. (Recorded October 7, 2022.)
2022-10-0945 minMansplainingEpisode 53: I’m Scared, Therefore I’m ArmedSend us a textIt’s a simple question, really: Why can’t we control guns in America? The answer is also deceptively simple: It's because we’re afraid. Mark and Joe explore the deep divisions around gun control, the even deeper-seated fear of victimization informing the uniquely American behavior of stockpiling firearms, and how dry recitations of facts and statistics about gun violence are no match for our primordial fear of real or potential dangers. (Recorded September 2, 2022.)
2022-09-0540 minThe Logistics of LogisticsThe Secret Sauce with Mark McEntireMark McEntire and Joe Lynch discuss the secret sauce. Mark is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge, one of the fastest-growing startups in the U.S. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. About Mark McEntire Mark McEntire is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Emerge, a freight technology firm that is reinventing freight procurement. Transforming the $800 billion trucking industry, Emerge empowers meaningful logistics relationships through its award-winning Freight Procurement Platform. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups...
2022-07-2846 minMansplainingEpisode 51: Is There a Link Between Abortion and Crime?Send us a textA controversial 2001 academic paper suggested that there’s a connection between Roe v. Wade’s legalization of abortion in 1973 and the reduction in crime that followed a generation later in the 1990s. With crime again rising in a post-Roe America, Mark and Joe discuss the Donohue-Levitt hypothesis, the many alternative explanations offered since its publication, and whether it’s even possible to know the truth of the matter. (Recorded July 22, 2022.)
2022-07-2433 minMansplainingEpisode 49: Are Cities In Trouble?Send us a textThe COVID-19 pandemic killed millions of people around the globe and devastated cities that experienced the seismic shock of a severe economic downturn that emptied downtowns and shuttered many businesses. Many cities have still not returned to the pre-pandemic normal. Mark and Joe contemplate what our biggest cities may look like in a work-from-home world. (Recorded June 17, 2022.)
2022-06-1942 minMansplainingEpisode 47: College Is For GirlsSend us a textOn a recent tour of college campuses with his daughter, Joe noticed how many more women were on campus than men, so he asked Mark whether this was true, and if so, why. Join Mark and Joe as they discuss the very real phenomenon of declining college enrollment, why it disproportionately affects men, and what that portends for college education, for gender roles, and for the economic and cultural health of the nation. (Recorded May 13, 2022.)
2022-05-1432 minMansplainingEpisode 45: Spring Forward or Fall Back - Pick OneSend us a textThe U.S. Senate’s recent unanimous passage of a resolution to make Daylight Saving Time permanent would save us the annoying chore of adjusting our clocks twice a year. But is it the right thing to do? Mark and Joe review the history of timekeeping in the United States and the relative merits of Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, before deciding which they prefer. Do not sleep on this episode of Mansplaining! (Recorded April 15, 2022.)
2022-04-1830 minMansplainingEpisode 44: Charity Begins Where, Exactly?Send us a text It’s a choice a lot of us face every day: whether to give cash to a panhandler on the street or instead donate that money to a charity that serves the homeless and tries to get them off the street. Mark asked Joe to decide which method is better, and Joe’s research into “paternalistic” versus “agentic” giving led to some soul-searching about his own charitable instincts. (Recorded April 1, 2022.)
2022-04-0436 minMansplainingEpisode 43: Making Sense of Anti-VaxxersSend us a textLet’s face it: some people are never, ever going to take a COVID vaccine. A member of Joe’s family is one such person, and he really wanted to know where that point of view came from, so he asked Mark for help. Mark and Joe discuss the anti-vax position, the larger phenomenon of distrust that’s central to understanding it, and how we can work to navigate a seemingly unbridgeable ideological divide. (Recorded March 18, 2022.)
2022-03-2034 minMansplainingEpisode 41: A Second American Civil War?Send us a textThere’s been a lot of chatter in the media lately – no doubt influenced by the publication of two recent books on the subject - about whether the United States is on the brink of a second civil war. Having each read one of the aforementioned books, Mark and Joe discuss whether Civil War v2.0 is likely anytime soon and, if it were to happen, what such a conflagration might look like. (Recorded February 18, 2022.)
2022-02-2048 minMansplainingEpisode 39: What’s Causing Havana Syndrome?Send us a textU.S. diplomatic personnel stationed in Havana, Cuba first reported it more than five years ago: a piercing, high-pitched sound, often followed by headache, nausea, and vertigo. Since then, such incidents have been reported all over the world, including in our nation’s capitol. To date, the U.S. government has no good explanation for the strange phenomenon known as Havana Syndrome. Mark and Joe examine this unsolved mystery and run through possible causes. (Recorded January 21, 2022.)
2022-01-2331 minThe Logistics of LogisticsBecoming a Sales Hunter with Mark HunterBecoming a Sales Hunter with Mark Hunter Mark Hunter and Joe Lynch discuss becoming a Sales Hunter. Mark also known as "The Sales Hunter" helps companies and salespeople find and retain better prospects they can close at full price. About Mark Hunter Mark Hunter is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is author of three books, "High-Profit Prospecting" and "High-Profit Selling" and his newest "A Mind for Sales." His integrity centered communication strategies are used each day by thousands of people from "Fortune 100" firms to small start-ups...
2022-01-0551 minMansplainingEpisode 37: Finally, Some Good NewsSend us a text It’s hard not to be demoralized by the news these days, what with a worldwide pandemic still raging, climate devastation upon us, and a completely dysfunctional political system seemingly unable to address these issues or lift us out of our national doldrums. But take heart; the news isn’t all bad. Mark and Joe discuss some things that are going right in the world, and why a dose of wise optimism might be warranted. (Recorded December 17, 2021)
2021-12-2140 minMansplainingEpisode 35: Music Streaming and MeSend us a textJoe started his first Spotify playlist nearly ten years ago and never looked back. It completely changed the way he consumed music, and now he fervently hopes it doesn’t go the way of the 8-track tape. Mark takes Joe through the history of the digital music business, whether today's streaming model is sustainable, and what the impacts are on the music industry, artists and consumers. (Recorded November 12, 2021.)
2021-11-1544 minMansplainingEpisode 33: Are We Ever Gonna See Self-Driving Cars?Send us a text We’ve been told, seemingly forever, that driverless cars were just around the corner, but we never seem to turn that corner, leading one to wonder: is this really happening? Mark and Joe cruise down the highway of autonomous driving technology, taking care not to crash into unidentified objects along the way. (Recorded October 15, 2021.)
2021-10-1840 minMansplainingEpisode 31: Politicians and Harassers Are Not-So-Strange BedfellowsSend us a textFormer Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York is the latest in a long line of politicians to be sent packing due to sexual misconduct. Joe suspects the Venn diagram of politicians and sexual harassers has a lot of overlap, and it has everything to do with power dynamics. Mark runs Joe’s hypothesis for a test drive and concludes that it’s a bit more complicated than a simple thirst for power. (Recorded Sep. 17, 2021.)
2021-09-1936 minMansplainingEpisode 29: Jury NullificationSend us a textWhat if the Derek Chauvin jury had done the same thing as the jury in the trial of the four L.A. cops accused of beating Rodney King - ignored both the law and the video evidence and delivered a "not guilty" verdict? Mark and Joe discuss the history of jury nullification, its use (and abuse) in English common law and American history, and whether it still has a place in our current legal system. (Recorded August 20, 2021.)
2021-08-2235 minMansplainingEpisode 27: FiliflusteredSend us a textWith the fate of the arcane U.S. Senate filibuster likely to be the most important domestic political news story of President Biden’s first term, Mark and Joe trace its history, how it came to be the legislation-killing blunt instrument that it is today, and what we might do about that. (Recorded July 23, 2021.)
2021-07-2636 minMansplainingEpisode 25: UFOs Are Real!Send us a textIn anticipation of the release of a U.S. government report on “unexplained aerial phenomena” later this month, Mark and Joe ponder the most likely explanation for UFOs and, despite the human predilection for flying saucers, why alien visitation probably won’t unfold the way it does in Hollywood movies and sci-fi novels. (Recorded June 19, 2021.)
2021-06-2141 minMansplainingEpisode 23: Demystifying NFTs and the BlockchainSend us a textChristie’s recently auctioned a non-fungible token (NFT) by a noted digital artist for $69 million. NFTs are unique files that live on a blockchain, but what’s an NFT, and what’s a blockchain? Mark gives Joe a verbal primer on cryptocurrencies and their use in the speculative trading of digital art ... and some other, not so savory applications. (Recorded May 21, 2021.)
2021-05-2337 minMansplainingEpisode 21: Deepfakes and the Warping of RealitySend us a text"I saw it with my own eyes' – but is that still good enough? Mark and Joe explore deepfake technology and its many applications—some arguably positive, others unquestionably scary and problematic. In a world where seeing is no longer believing, what does the truth look like, and how do we know what’s real? (Recorded April 23, 2021.)
2021-04-2540 minMansplainingEpisode Nineteen: No News Is Not Necessarily Good NewsSend us a textSince 2004, more than 1,300 communities in the USA have lost a newspaper, and when the daily paper is a thing of the past it will be replaced by ... what, exactly, and what might be the implications for our democracy? Mark and Joe survey the landscape of “news deserts” and speculate about what might lie ahead.
2021-03-2945 minMansplainingEpisode Seventeen: ERA MaybeSend us a textMark and Joe trace the history of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, from its genesis in the 1920s through the ratification wars of the 1970s, and try to guess whether recent efforts to get it across the finish line are likely to succeed. (Recording date: February 26, 2021.)
2021-02-2842 minTalking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics PodcastTALKING JOE - JINGLE MEDLEY 2Chief and Mark play the complete Jingles and Songs from the Chief and Mark Talking Joe era (eps 91 to 109) with a little bit of chat in between!
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GI Joe the movie inspired show intro
Inside chief’s mind
Soap Box
Romany Gypsy curse
Action Figure fiasco
Kids With Toys
Ninja Before Christmas (Thomas)
Comic Talk mark
Error Detected
Explain this Give it a no prize (Niko B - Who's That What's That)
Hamatime (can’t touch this MC hammer)
Larry Colloquialism
Where’s molly
Quote of the week
MVP
Name the Joes
Name the Vehicle
explain the wall
Mark Talks...
2021-02-0746 minMansplainingEpisode Fifteen: Breaking Up (Big Tech) Is Hard to DoSend us a textThe recent federal antitrust lawsuits against Facebook and Google mark a rare area of agreement in our polarized political culture. Seemingly everybody wants to do something about Big Tech, though for very different reasons. But should these companies be broken up? Mark and Joe take quick tour through the history of antitrust and examine the pros and cons of breaking up Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. (Recorded Jan. 31, 2021.)
2021-02-011h 01MansplainingEpisode Thirteen: Whitewashing the Negro LeaguesSend us a textMark and Joe slide into Major League Baseball’s surprising decision to integrate the Negro Leagues with the major leagues. Is it even feasible to combine the statistical records of different leagues playing at different times under different conditions, and might baseball’s gesture inadvertently diminish the ballplayers of color that it was meant to honor? (Recorded Jan. 1, 2021.)
2021-01-0335 minMansplainingEpisode Eleven: To Defund the Police, or Not to Defund the Police, That is the QuestionSend us a textMark and Joe review the newest political catchphrase to polarize America, examining its origins, the longstanding debate among advocates of abolishment versus reform, and a careful redirection of police resources might look like, before concluding with their proposals for a better slogan. (Recorded December 5, 2020)Like our Facebook page to vote on your favorite slogan, comment on episodes, or suggest a future topic!
2020-12-0744 minMansplainingEpisode Nine: The Dodo Bird. The Passenger Pigeon. Movie Theaters?Send us a textThe demise of movie theaters has been predicted for decades, but COVID-19 might be the thing that finally does them in. Mark and Joe examine the history of the cinema-industrial complex, its prospects for survival, and what “going to the movies” might look like a generation from now. (Taping date: November 6, 2020.)
2020-11-0941 minMansplainingEpisode Seven: What Would Yeezus Do?Send us a textMark and Joe place Kanye West’s strange presidential campaign in the context of recent third-party candidacies and examine whether it’s likely to play a spoiler role in the race between Trump and Biden. (Recorded October 9, 2020)
2020-10-1341 minMansplainingEpisode Five: Just (Don’t) Do It – Political Boycotts in SportsSend us a textMark and Joe review the surprisingly long and checkered history of American sports boycotts that started with racists boycotting athletes of color and led, most recently, to athletes of color protesting racist cops. Taped September 11, 2020.
2020-09-2032 minMansplainingEpisode Three: The Good Old Days of Deadly Flu PandemicsSend us a textMark and Joe review America’s reaction to the “Spanish flu” pandemic of 1918-1919 and how it was similar to, and different from, the way we’re currently responding to COVID-19. Taped August 15, 2020.
2020-09-2040 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingCreative Collaborations in FerroCity with Joe ScacciaferroIn this episode Mark interviews Joe Scacciaferro who has been in the media and entertainment business for over 30 years, has founded and run several successful media and entertainment production and technical support companies, most noticeably FerroProductions, and is behind the collaborative platform FerroCity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In t...
2020-05-221h 00Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingCreative Collaborations in FerroCity with Joe ScacciaferroIn this episode Mark interviews Joe Scacciaferro who has been in the media and entertainment business for over 30 years, has founded and run several successful media and entertainment production and technical support companies, most noticeably FerroProductions, and is behind the collaborative platform FerroCity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares some comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In...
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The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 89 - True Colors of a Princess (ft. Mark Loewen)In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to therapist, author and dad: Mark Loewen. Mark and Joe discuss play therapy, Mark's author journey and his quest to normalize all types of families for his daughter and kids everywhere. Mark is giving away a SIGNED COPY of his latest book "True Colors of a Princess" be sure to go like and comment on this episode page either on the DTALKS Facebook or Instagram page or on Mark's Facebook or Instagram page in order to win. We will announce the winner next week! We also feature t...
2019-04-1545 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 89 - True Colors of a Princess (ft. Mark Loewen)In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to therapist, author and dad: Mark Loewen. Mark and Joe discuss play therapy, Mark's author journey and his quest to normalize all types of families for his daughter and kids everywhere. Mark is giving away a SIGNED COPY of his latest book "True Colors of a Princess" be sure to go like and comment on this episode page either on the DTALKS Facebook or Instagram page or on Mark's Facebook or Instagram page in order to win. We will announce the winner next week! We also feature t...
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Mastermind.fmEpisode 89 – Exploring Different WordPress Businesses with Joe Casabona – Part 1In this episode, Mark Zahra from WP Mayor, WP RSS Aggregator and EDD Bookings continues his foray into podcasting through a long discussion with Joe Casabona.
Joe Casabona has been around WordPress for many years, starting off like many of us building small WordPress sites, to now coaching and teaching others about WordPress and how to run a business around it.
Mark got in touch with Joe recently in the Post Status slack community and through their conversations, he learnt about how Joe transitioned from working for Crowd Favorite while working side-jobs as a freelancer to...
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The Simply Human Podcast#140 Joe De Sena Interview & Rooster at the Ranch On today’s show, Mark interview Joe De Sena, creator of the Spartan Races (16:41). Then it’s another moderately funny edition of the Humans Being Human segment with Rooster and the Ranch story (52:12). They wrap with the Tip of the Week which is -- get off your mobile devices all the time (1:06:17). They talk to Joe about his childhood, Goodfellas, a lucrative pool business, vouching, Donnie Brasco, changing your frame of reference, Sparta!!, Via Negativa, black soup, running out of food, making kids work, Pink Panther, and enjoying kids and travel. Before they talk to Joe...
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