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Slapping Meat Community ShowSMWP Ep 227: Way To Early Mania Predictions, Saturday Night Main Event, and moreIn this Episode of the Slapping Meat Wrestling Podcast, hosts WeTooDeep and DJWAVYD:Let’s get cooking: Predict your way to early WrestleMania Card.SNME PredictionsIyo Sky vs Liv MorganDrew McIntyre vs Sami ZaynWomen’s US title matchGunther vs Finn vs PriestKO vs CodyQuestions from Discord:With John Cenas final run approaching name 8 current roster stars you’d like to seem him face.CM PunkRKOKOCodyRomanCarmelo HayesR TruthR...
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Pigskin DispatchFrom 8 Sacks to Victory: A Deep Dive into NFL's Wildest GamesThe episode captivates audiences by delving into the rich tapestry of football history, particularly focusing on the extraordinary resilience of quarterbacks faced with overwhelming odds. It opens with a recount of the Tennessee Titans' recent game against the Houston Texans, where Will Levis, despite being sacked a staggering eight times and throwing a pick six, led his team to victory. This contemporary example serves as a springboard into a discussion about historical parallels in the NFL, particularly the remarkable story of Randall Cunningham, who faced similar challenges in 1986.As the episode unfolds, listeners learn about Cunningham's incredible...
2024-11-2709 minSlapping Meat Community ShowSMWP Ep 182: It’s Officially Tiffy TimeIn this Episode of the Slapping Meat Wrestling Podcast, hosts WeTooDeep and DJWAVYDNewsWWE considering bringing in a women’s US and Women’s IC titleJohn Cena announces 2025 retirement tourLets get cooking:Book John Cena’s retirement tourReview MITBThe Bloodline vs. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy OrtonDamian Priest vs. Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Championship)Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker (Intercontinental Championship)Jey Uso vs. Carmel...
2024-07-101h 46Slapping Meat Community ShowSMWP Ep 180: MITB PREDICTIONSIn this Episode of the Slapping Meat Wrestling Podcast, hosts WeTooDeep and DJWAVYDPredict MITBThe Bloodline vs. Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Randy OrtonDamian Priest vs. Seth Rollins (World Heavyweight Championship)Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker (Intercontinental Championship)Jey Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade vs. Chad Gable vs. LA Knight vs. Drew McIntyre (Men's MITB ladder match)Chelsea Green vs. Iyo Sky vs. Lyra Valkyria vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Zoey Stark (Women's MITB ladder match)Questions from Discord:Is...
2024-07-031h 15Slapping Meat Community ShowSMWP Ep 178: What’s in the Box?In this Episode of the Slapping Meat Wrestling Podcast, hosts WeTooDeep and DJWAVYDNews:Kayla Braxton leaving WWERAW becoming uncensored with move to Netflix.Let’s Get Cooking: Who are your top 5 power ranking for WWE right now?Liv MorganDrew McIntyreOba FemiDamien priestIC pictureReview SMACKDOWNCM Punk Returns to SmackDownBianca Belair vs. Chelsea Green vs. MichinCarmelo Hayes vs. Randy Orton vs. Tama TongaGrayson Waller vs. Kevin Owens vs. AndradeCody Rhodes vs. Solo SikoaReview Raw...
2024-06-261h 50
Roughing Fenders PodcastSeason 3 Episode 3 Might Mike Lewis MemorialThis weekend we headed off to White Mountain Motorsports park to enjoy some thunder in the mountains!Mini Late Models had a big 1k to win event along with great racing through all other divisions of Late Models, Strictly Stocks, Flying Tigers and the kids division Had a couple friends podium and had a couple of our buddies get booted from tech as well (TATER) Watched long time late model competitor families battle it out under the lights, and BG00 go 3 for 3 for the year in the Tigers after a late race caution erased Logan Po...
2024-06-0352 minSlapping Meat Community ShowSMWP Ep 148: The IWC Are a Bunch of SnowflakesIn this Episode of the Slapping Meat Wrestling Podcast, hosts WeTooDeep and DJWAVYDLet’s get Cooking: Using my idea from Friday, the US title 6 man ladder match, who wins and book the next story.-Gauntlet match reactionAEW Flaming Table Spot?- are the wrestlers the actual problem??Thoughts on current HOF class?-Paul Heyman-US Express-Bull Nakano-Muhammad Ali-Does Batista make itRoman Re...
2024-03-131h 31
True CEOBonus Episode - Am I Being Strategic?Send us a textUnlock the secrets of strategic thinking with me, LaKeysha Cobbs- Hayes from True CEO, and transform your approach to business and leadership. Get ready to elevate your game as we dissect the art of looking beyond the horizon, where decisions align not just with immediate goals but with the grand vision for your enterprise. In this bonus episode, we don't just tackle the immediate; we're all about anticipating future needs, seizing opportunities, and setting measurable goals that will chart the course for your business's success.Listen in as I share insights...
2024-02-2104 minTrue CEOEpisode 26 - Transformative Leadership Through Strategic Thinking and ExecutionSend us a textUnlock the power of strategic thinking and transform your business leadership approach with us—LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes, Acacia Smith, and Lavonne Shields—as we navigate through the complexities of planning, adaptability, and fostering a strategic mindset. Expect to gain a wealth of knowledge as we argue the need for both detailed plans and mental agility, ensuring you're equipped to lead with confidence. Business owners facing the overwhelm of modern entrepreneurship will find solace and strategies in our discussions, as we balance the scales between meticulous preparation and dynamic execution.Dive into the tren...
2024-02-1935 minTrue CEOEpisode 25 - From Micromanagement to Macro SuccessSend us a textAre you holding your business back by clinging too tightly to the reins? That's the central conundrum we unravel on the True CEO podcast, with LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes & Sonya Songer, where we dissect the 'control freak' mindset and its complex relationship with business growth. As an experienced CEO strategist, LaKeysha lends her expertise to this rich discussion, helping us uncover how the urge to control can be both a fortress and a cage for company leaders. We venture into the psychological roots of control, debating the implications of fear and identity entanglement in one's...
2024-02-1122 minRoughing Fenders PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5 Racing Campground w/ Chris Moulton & Jack HayesWe will be dropping by Jack Hayes shop to hear his and Chris Moulton story on how they got started into racing Both compete at White Mountain in the Strictly Stocks and have been doing it for sometime now both late arrivals in the racing scene but that doesn’t discount what they have accomplished in the short time they have had doing it All started with going to check out the races at WMMP and realizing it had a campground attached to it for one and the other always been around loud noises and motors and was lettering up ra...
2024-01-141h 49True CEOEpisode 24 - The CEO's Playbook: Understanding and Harnessing Business FinancesSend us a textAre you prepared to conquer the business landscape? If you're a CEO, you can't afford to miss our latest True CEO Podcast, where we unmask the mysterious world of accounting. We've got LaVonne Shields, our accounting strategist, sharing her insights on vital financial concepts - from mastering financial statements to tax planning. Imagine yourself transforming every financial transaction into a stepping stone for sustainable business success; we'll show you how!Ready to decipher the language of business? Let's discuss the distinction between deductions and expenses, and disbursements and dividends. Imagine the...
2023-10-3045 minTrue CEOEpisode 23 - Breaking Down Barriers: The Key to Transformational LeadershipSend us a textReady to shake up your leadership style? Tune into our bold conversation as our co-hosts, LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes, Sonya Songer, Acacia Smith and LaVonne Sheilds, dismantle the traditional leadership framework and erect a new, transformational approach. We delve into the power of flexibility, the key role of trust and the critical need for confidence and empowerment in leadership. Through lively discussions, we illuminate the path to become a transformational leader, one who motivates others to step out of their comfort zones and reach their highest potential.Is your leadership purpose the same...
2023-09-101h 05True CEOBonus Episode: The Power of Saying No & The 'Yes Audit'Send us a textWe're back with a bonus episode expanding on one of our most talked-about topics: the transformative power of saying "No." But this time, we’re adding another layer to the conversation with an exploration of the 'Yes Audit'.In this exclusive bonus content:Introducing the 'Yes Audit': Understand what it means to audit every 'Yes' in your life. Is every commitment and decision you're making truly aligned with your goals?The Mechanics of the 'Yes Audit': A step-by-step walkthrough on how to carry out this introspective ex...
2023-08-3003 minTrue CEOEpisode 22 - The Power of Saying No: Our Take on Entrepreneurial BalanceSend us a textEver found yourself stretched too thin, hustling between multiple jobs, and trying to manage a growing business? Let's be honest, it's all too common in entrepreneurship. This episode, we'll hear from one our co-hosts, LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes, an expert CEO strategist who can relate to these challenges. She shares her personal story of being overextended, revealing the unseen costs and the toll it took on her productivity.Together, we dig into the art of saying 'no,' setting boundaries, and the essential skill of delegation. We delve into crafting a business plan...
2023-08-2727 minTrue CEOEpisode 21 - Goddess Body: Blending Spirituality, Entrepreneurship and HealthSend us a textEver found yourself at the crossroads of a transformative health journey, and found your purpose? That's exactly what happened with our guest, the inspiring Goddess Body, who went from a career in criminal justice and forensics to creating her own holistic health business. Her health journey led her to switch tracks and focus on natural beauty, guiding and mentoring other women entrepreneurs in the process. Listen in to her riveting story of setting audacious goals, standing out in a saturated market, and the power of being consistent and true to your purpose.
2023-08-131h 16True CEOEpisode 20 - Dodging the Pitfalls: A Comprehensive Guide to HR for CEOsSend us a textAttention, business leaders! Transitioning from hands-on to the helm? Avoid sinking your ship! In this episode, we spotlight five catastrophic HR blunders even seasoned CEOs make. Discover how these missteps can cost you more than money, and unlock transformative strategies to elevate from "busy bee" to visionary leader. Elevate your game, safeguard your culture, and champion your business like never before. This isn’t just advice, it’s your roadmap.Tune in. Step up. Transform. Thanks for listening! Please follow, rate and review.
2023-08-0634 minTrue CEOEpisode 19 - Collective Excellence: Black Business Owners Unite for ImpactSend us a textIn this inspiring and enlightening episode of True CEO, we delve into the world of collaboration over competition with three exceptional Black business owners who have paved the way for success in their respective industries. Join us as we explore the stories, challenges, and triumphs of Arthur Hairston, Harry Jackson, and Portia James, three remarkable entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and fostering a culture of unity within the business community.Throughout this episode, we explore the transformative power of unity and support in the entrepreneurial journey. Our guests reveal how they...
2023-07-3039 minTrue CEOEpisode 18 - Building Your Net Worth Through NetworkingSend us a textWe're back! Welcome to another empowering episode of True CEO! In this week's episode, we delve into one of the most crucial aspects of achieving success in the business world: "Building Your Net Worth Through Networking."Networking has long been recognized as a cornerstone of professional growth, but it's often misunderstood and underutilized. In this enlightening conversation, we bring you top-tier insights from our cohosts who have mastered the art of networking and harnessed its potential to enhance their net worth.Our cohosts will share their personal journeys, valuable t...
2023-07-241h 02
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 59Original Blog Blurb from 2013(with the links updated)You might reasonably ask yourself why Episode 59 is being posted before episode 58. I could go all postmodernist on you, arguing that requiring integers to ascend is just another expression of the tyranny of the patriarchy, but instead I will offer an analogy:During the original run of Firefly on Fox, why would the network executives pass over the pilot, specifically written to introduce all the characters, and show “The Train Job” first?Honest answer: Because we are idiots.References:Monte...
2023-07-1713 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 58Original VSI Blog Post from 2013“Hidden world” books are very very popular. Everything from The Spiderwick Chronicles to The Dresden Files to Fringe to every mainstream superhero comic ever says that the world we live in is just one of many, either existing in parallel to ours or intersecting with ours in special, magical places. This idea gets support from the ongoing scientific process, which is constantly revealing just how little we know about our world. It also appeals to some of us emotionally, those of us who hate arrogance, those of us who are happy to find...
2023-07-1025 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 57Original Blog Entry from 2013During LAST weekend's entirely seasonal "freak" snowstorm, I did a panel on Science and Journalism, which this episode follows up on. Hopefully THIS weekend's entirely seasonal freak snowstorm will be over and done with so that we can go to Herp Day on Sunday in Efland, which I somehow always read as "Elfland" when I'm flying past that exit on I-40 (curse you, Lord Dunsany!).Teaching in an auditorium to a group of 75 students is as much stand-up comedy as anything else. I'm dying to show my students this brilliant Daily Sh...
2023-07-0307 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 56Before we get started this week, I have a new article out in this quarter’s ParABnormal Magazine, coincidentally called “The Animal Unconscious.”As a small boost to their marketing efforts, I include a link to The Sample, a newsletter that uses AI to recommend other newsletters based on your reading preferences. It forwards this newsletter to its own readers based on how often you all click on its link (at least I think that’s how it works).Original Blog Post from 2013This playful experiment grew out of several different things.1) I r...
2023-06-2609 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 55Original Blog Entry from 2013Submitting a grant application (even a little one like the funding for this podcast) is a relief, not quite like that first breath after blowing your nose, but kind of. I did the final update two whole hours before the deadline, on a day when I had a cold and a temporary crown put on one of my teeth.Sitting in that chair with nothing to do but bite down, while the various putties and molds were drying, got me to thinking about the evolution of teeth (It was a lot b...
2023-06-1904 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 54Original Blog Blurb from January 2013As I mentioned during the episode, I’ve read more about Stephen Jay Gould than I’ve read of his writing directly, though I have a post on one of his more famous arguments here (it must be famous if I’ve heard of it). Robert Kurzman was pretty tough on him in Why Everyone (Else) is a Hypocrite, but he's just the latest critic. I particularly like the line from the obituary that called punctuated equilibrium "evolution by jerks."This episode’s focus on end-of-the-world scenarios was sort of an acciden...
2023-06-1222 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 53Here we are againIt’s astronomically still spring, but the spring semester is over, which means it’s time for my various summer teaching gigs. Last week I went to Texas for a grant-funded workshop on green entrepreneurship. In June I have a new Introduction to Permaculture class for Science & Math, and in July a reprise of last summer’s Experiential Neuroscience, which I wrote about soon after.As in past summers, while I’m busy teaching these more intense courses, which meet 6 hours a day rather than 3 hours per week, I’ll be posting ep...
2023-06-0513 minTrue CEOEpisode 17 - Empowering our Community through Collaboration: The Impact of Black-Owned Businesses Working TogetherSend us a textOn this episode of the True CEO podcast, we explore the power of collaboration among black-owned businesses and how it can lead to positive change in our communities. Our guest, Harry Jackson, is a successful entrepreneur who has experience working together to create opportunities for himself and others.He, along with our hosts, will share their insights on the benefits of collaboration, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to overcome them. They will also discuss the importance of supporting and uplifting each other in a competitive business w...
2023-05-011h 08True CEOEpisode 16 - The Elephant in the Boardroom: Confronting Nepotism in the Workplace - A CEO's PerspectiveSend us a textIn this episode of True CEO, we tackle a sensitive but pressing issue in the workplace - nepotism. Nepotism, or the practice of favoring family members or friends in employment, is a common but often hidden practice that can have negative effects on company culture and performance.We discuss the impact of nepotism on employee morale, diversity and inclusion efforts, and ultimately on the bottom line. Our guest shares practical steps that CEOs and other leaders can take to ensure fairness and transparency in hiring and promotion decisions.We...
2023-04-231h 05True CEOEpisode 15 - Redefining Success: The Joys and Challenges of Being a SolopreneurSend us a textOn this episode of True CEO, we'll delve into the world of solopreneurship and take a closer look at the upsides and downsides of running a business alone.We'll hear from our guest, Renee Coleman, who is a successful solopreneur. She will share her personal journey and explain why she decided to become a solopreneur. She'll also talk about the benefits of being a solopreneur, including the freedom and flexibility to work on her own terms, and the ability to pursue her passion without compromise.But being a so...
2023-04-031h 07True CEOEpisode 14 - The Accounting EditionSend us a textWelcome to True CEO, the podcast where we explore the challenges and triumphs of today's top executives. In this episode, titled "The Accounting Edition," we dive into the world of financial management with our own LaVonne Shields, who is an experienced and knowledgeable expert in the field.She'll share her insights on the role of accounting in business success, how to manage finances in a constantly changing market, and the importance of understanding financial data to make informed business decisions.Whether you're a seasoned CEO looking to enhance your...
2023-03-2738 minTrue CEOEpisode 13 - The CEO's Guide to Navigating Pain Points: Strategies for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving SuccessSend us a textBeing a CEO comes with its fair share of challenges and pain points. From managing a team to making difficult decisions, CEOs must navigate a variety of obstacles on a daily basis. In this episode, we'll explore some common pain points that CEOs face and share strategies for overcoming them. We'll discuss the importance of effective communication, delegation, and problem-solving skills, as well as the role of self-care and stress management in maintaining resilience and success as a CEO. Whether you're a seasoned CEO or just starting out, this episode will provide valuable...
2023-03-191h 15True CEOEpsiode 12 - Beyond the Paycheck: The Real Motivations and Rewards of Being a CEOSend us a textOn this episode of True CEO, we explore the motivations and rewards of being a CEO that go beyond just the paycheck. While many people may see the CEO position as a high-paying job with plenty of perks, our hosts will provide us with an inside look into their personal experiences and perspectives, offering insights into why they chose to pursue the CEO career path and what motivates them to succeedWe'll discuss the importance of having a strong sense of purpose and mission as a CEO, and how this can...
2023-03-121h 04True CEOEpisode 11 - Building a Strong and Memorable Identity for Your BusinessSend us a textOn this episode of True CEO, we dive into the world of branding and why it's so important for your business. From establishing your company's identity to creating a memorable brand experience for your customers, our expert, Acacia Smith, will share her insight and strategy for building a strong brand.We'll explore the key elements of successful branding, such as defining your target audience, developing a unique voice and visual identity, and creating a consistent brand message across all touchpoints. Our hosts will also discuss the role of storytelling in branding...
2023-03-0757 minTrue CEOEpisode 10 - The HR EditionSend us a textWelcome to The True CEO Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the important role of Human Resources (HR) in the corporate world. One of our hosts, Sonya Songer, has over 20 years of experience in HR management and has successfully led HR teams in both small and large organizations.In this HR edition, Jane shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities that HR faces in today's fast-paced business world. She emphasizes the importance of having a strong HR department and how it contributes to the overall success of a company...
2023-02-261h 07True CEOEpisode 9 - The Three Pillars of Effective Leadership: Consistency, Communication, and AdaptabilitySend us a textIn this episode, we explore the critical importance of consistency, communication, and adaptability in leadership. We discuss how these three key elements are interrelated and work together to create an environment that fosters trust, accountability, and growth.Our hosts share their experiences and insights on how to maintain consistency in leadership style and decision-making, the significance of open and transparent communication, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges.We also discuss practical strategies and best practices for cultivating these three pillars in your leadership approach, including...
2023-02-1941 minTrue CEOEpisode 8 - Revitalizing the CEO: Conquering Burnout and Finding BalanceSend us a textIn this episode of the True CEO podcast, our hosts will share their stories of overcoming burnout and offer practical tips and strategies for anyone who is struggling to keep up with the demands of being a CEO.From managing stress and prioritizing self-care to setting boundaries and finding joy in the everyday, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to make positive changes in your life. Whether you're an entrepreneur, CEO, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to conquer burnout and find...
2023-02-1245 minTrue CEOEpisode 7 - Knowing Your Leadership StyleSend us a text In this episode, we explore the importance of understanding your personal leadership style. Many people lead in different ways, but finding your own unique style is crucial for success as a CEO. The ladies will share tips and insights on how to assess your leadership strengths and weaknesses, and how to develop your style to maximize your impact as a leader. Whether you're a seasoned CEO or just starting out in your career, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand their leadership style and improve their effectiveness as a leader. J...
2023-02-0552 minTrue CEOEpisode 6 - Creating A VisionSend us a textJoin us on the latest episode of the True CEO podcast as we delve into the topic of creating a vision. Whether you're starting a new business or leading an established company, this episode will provide valuable insights into the process of vision creation. Our hosts will share their tips on how to align your vision with your values, inspire and engage your team, and ensure that your vision remains relevant and adaptable in an ever-changing business landscape.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best i...
2023-01-2945 minTrue CEOEpisode 5 - Work On Your Business, Not In Your BusinessSend us a textWelcome to another episode of the True CEO podcast. Today, we are discussing the topic of "Work on your business, not in your business".As a business owner, it can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your company, leaving little time for long-term strategy and planning. However, it is important to shift your focus from working IN your business to working ON your business.In this episode, our hosts will share their experiences, tips, and insights on how to effectively work on your business t...
2023-01-2350 minTrue CEOEpisode 4 - Looking At The Big PictureSend us a textIn this episode of True CEO, our hosts discuss the importance of seeing the bigger picture in business. The ladies share their experiences and insights on how they have navigated through complex challenges and remain focused on their long-term goals. They delve into the strategies they have implemented to balance the demands of daily operations with their vision for the future, and how they have motivated their teams to work towards a common goal. This is a must-listen for any entrepreneur or executive who wants to make a lasting impact in their industry...
2023-01-1559 minTrue CEOEpisode 3 - Overcoming Challenges, Here's Your PlaybookSend us a textTrue CEO is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. Hosted by industry experts, each episode delves into the strategies, tactics and mindset needed to become a successful CEO. From scaling your company to mastering the art of leadership, this podcast has everything you need to achieve your entrepreneurial goals in the new year. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert interviews that will help you to BOSS up in 2023.CONNECT WITH TRUE CEO https://strategicbehaviorconsultants.comInstagram:http...
2023-01-1539 minTrue CEOEpisode 1 - Boss Up In 2023Send us a textTrue CEO is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. Hosted by industry experts, each episode delves into the strategies, tactics and mindset needed to become a successful CEO. From scaling your company to mastering the art of leadership, this podcast has everything you need to achieve your entrepreneurial goals in the new year. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert interviews that will help you to BOSS up in 2023.CONNECT WITH TRUE CEO https://strategicbehaviorconsultants.com Instagram:...
2023-01-1540 minTrue CEOEpisode 2 - Thinking Outside The BoxSend us a textTrue CEO is the ultimate podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level. Hosted by industry experts, each episode delves into the strategies, tactics and mindset needed to become a successful CEO. From scaling your company to mastering the art of leadership, this podcast has everything you need to achieve your entrepreneurial goals in the new year. Tune in for actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert interviews that will help you to BOSS up in 2023.CONNECT WITH TRUE CEO https://strategicbehaviorconsultants.comInstagram:...
2023-01-1531 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 52Original Blog Blurb from December 2012Today’s episode might sound as though I am ragging on the writers of fantasy for varnishing their tales with a thin veneer of scientific lingo. That is not so. My view is, We gotta start somewhere. Human children are not turkeys, or dragons. They don’t hatch knowing the scientific method, and it can’t be imprinted on them, either, as much of our educational system seems to assume. At that stage, especially,“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”-Albert EinsteinThere’s actually a really good...
2022-07-2622 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 51Original Blog Blurb from 2012Though I didn't say so during the episode, thanks to Tom Drury for our musical tag. Haven't used it in a while, but its chant-like vocal goodness seemed particularly appropriate today.You see, today’s episode concerns myth, in the Joseph Campbell sense of the word, of stories that tell us where we come from, where we’re going, and how to get there. Tolkien wrote myths. Superhero comics are full of mythic language, mythic images. But for my money, no one writer of the 20th century came closer to creating a com...
2022-07-1826 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 50Original Blog Blurb from 2012Today's episode checks in with my nephew, who we last heard from in Episode 12. Given his mathematical tendencies, I always assumed he'd go into engineering or something, but now he's talking the same pre-med smack his sister did. So I take the opportunity to put on the evolutionary medicine hat and plug one of my favorite tech-ahead-of-its-time stories. The Russians started using phage therapy in the 1920s. (Hello? CoC adventure waiting to be written!) For the academically minded, more history of the field here, including specific criticisms of the early studies that held the f...
2022-07-1116 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 49Original Blog Blurb from 2012Sort of like a consulting detective, but not.I can’t completely explain where all the castaway references came from, although likely it had something to do with the adventures of Louis de Rougemont, which is still playing downtown at Triad Stage, and which my kid and I are going to see as a matinee this Sunday.There’s a theme running through the play about the tension between Louis’s fantastic adventures and the expertise of the academic poindexter scientists at the Royal Society. You’ll hear some of the o...
2022-07-0422 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 48Thanks for reading Doctor Eclectic! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Original Blog Blurb from 2012In this episode I praised Looper for the emotional truth of the story, but that doesn’t mean they got the science right. What the hell IS telekinesis, anyway? What forces are supposed to be involved? Electromagnetism, as in Magneto? Gravity, as in Graviton? Marvel Comics went so far as to make up a new fictional particle, the psion, which is a little packet of energy just like a photon, only it’s psyc...
2022-06-2708 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 47Thanks for reading Doctor Eclectic! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Original Blog Blurb from 2012Dr. White is a careful and conservative scientist. One fascinating aspect of this topic I couldn't draw her into speculating about was the link between bacterial and cultural evolution, in other words, whether people invented the cultural practice of circumcision (the removal of the foreskin) at least partly to deal with infections. The medical literature argued back and forth about the effectiveness of circumcision for years until three randomized clinical trials in Africa ag...
2022-06-2027 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 46Thanks for reading Doctor Eclectic! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Original Blog Blurb from 2012This semester Chad Rohrbacher and I are training the NCATSU biology department’s grad students how to write, using an automated online tutor called Criterion. It’s a BEACON-funded project, designed partially to help minority students get into more and better PhD programs.My other colleague on this project, Mac Frank, made a point of explaining to those students that the way they talk is not “bad English.” It’s a dialec...
2022-06-1713 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 45Original Blurb from 2012Nancy Fulda did a great job of explaining local minima last time, didn’t she? I thought so, anyway. But maybe it only made sense to me because I spent two and a half years of a postdoc dealing with similar problems. I was building models of a biological neural network. Not the kind of artificial neural network she worked with, where the individual neurons are simple and identical, and all the complexity comes out of the way they connect to one another during the learning process. I was trying to reproduce the spiking pa...
2022-06-1521 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 44Original Blurb from August 2012First, the links that will scaffold your podcast listening pleasure:http://www.nancyfulda.com/movement-a-short-story-about-autism-in-the-futurehttp://escapepod.org/2012/05/15/ep314-movement-hugo-repost/Hit these before you listen to the show.Thanks for reading Doctor Eclectic! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Lots of people and places have been hit by North Carolina’s state budget cuts, and they’ve responded to those cuts in different ways. During the faculty pep talk/sermon on Friday, A&T’s Chancellor repeat...
2022-06-1312 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 43I mentioned having finished Kevin Roose’s book about his time at Liberty University, The Unlikely Disciple. He spends a lot of time in that book talking about the class he had the most trouble with, called History of Life, which was mostly about refuting evolution, using scientific-sounding terms.Today I’m speaking with Eric Horstman, who worked for years in one of the places that Charles Darwin visited on the HMS Beagle, which inspired ol’ Chuck’s work, and which still has a research station that bears his name. The Galapagos Islands are like a museum...
2021-08-0649 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 42Original Website Blurb from 2012I went to this conference/workshop/retreat mostly because I wanted to pick up some ideas on having students do basic nature journals, and because I wanted to camp in the Sangre de Cristos, which a previous mentor of mine always raved about, but it turned out to be much richer than that. I met a couple dozen really smart and interesting people, all of them passionate about nature, most of them academics who were willing to work across disciplinary boundaries. People like Nancy Holmes, who said at one point how mu...
2021-08-0507 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 41Original Website Blurb from 2012: a (B)Rave ReviewPublic radio is apparently all abuzz with conversation about Anne-Marie Slaughter’s Atlantic article about women having to make difficult choices in balancing work and family. I read that article, and I thought it pretty straightforwardly called for some simple but important structural changes, like allowing more family leave time. Nothing radical, like a 30-hour standard work week. Just recognition of the same kinds of trade-offs that evolutionary biologists talk about all the time. Niche specialists like pure career women or stay-home mothers are better at...
2021-08-0408 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 40Original Website Blurb from 2012How do we take this level of care, craft, and creativityhttp://www.smosh.com/smosh-pit/photos/best-posts-batmans-facebook-walland apply it to this?http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v486/n7401/full/nature11018.htmlIronically (iff you missed the posts on selfishness earlier in the week), the Nature article above, which discusses the likelihood of a complete blue-screen crash of the global ecosystem, is not open access. I can get to it, if I’m on campus, but you may not be able to...
2021-08-0337 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 39Awww, cute.Episode Blurb from Original Website: 2012Tonight’s episode is a good old-fashioned movie review. Here’s the clip that reminded me about the charity aspect of the movie, and convinced me that I needed to do a little promotion on my own, since none of the previews I've seen mention that Disney will give money for chimp conservation if you go see the film during opening week.http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-april-16-2012/jane-goodallIt’s only a coincidence that the movie’s big allegory is “superior cooperation beats supe...
2021-07-2907 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 38Pre-emptive Updates from 2021This one is delayed because I wanted to just think about it for a day. What felt, at the time, like normal wait-and-see scientific caution on my part about the Trayvon Martin case (which I repeatedly mispronounced in the audio) now feels much different. George Zimmerman continued on a course of domestic violence and stoking of the fires of racial controversy over the past decade. The Stand Your Ground laws have been found to enable not just shootings in general but especially shootings of black people. From another story in the Independent about a...
2021-07-2830 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 37This is part one of a two-part interview.Original Website Blurb from 2012[minus all the broken links]Danielle left a comment on the blog page. As keeps happening, when I followed up with her about that, she turned out to be interesting. Yay, social media!As promised in this week's episode, here's a link to her blog on the Scientific American Blog Network. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/This week, like a lot of other people, she's talking about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida. She links to...
2021-07-2626 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 36Original Website Blurb from 2012Tonight's episode is about our second-biggest secular religion (capitalism being #1). I've been thinking about these issues for a while, usually from the more scientific point of view, where I would usually agree with people like Michael Crichton or Freeman Dyson that evidence is the only reason to believe anything, and that emotions get in the way as often as not. There's a very large literature in psychology and neuroscience that shows this idea is crap, that emotions are more important than reason in everyday life, that a person without emotions is in fact cr...
2021-07-2307 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 35This one is just silly. There were a lot of links in here, which I temporarily deleted instead of taking the time to update. Original Website Blurb from 2012This week’s episode (which rhymes with "ode," at least, although it's not really poetic in any way) centers around a fairly common minor medical problem that plugs into evolution on at least 3 levels:1) Design:This is really cool. Your ear canal works like a conveyor belt. Skin cells migrate from the center of the eardrum outwards and along the ear canal, carrying de...
2021-07-2214 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 34Lauren Branch was my first undergraduate editing assistant on this podcast. She has since gone on to other journalistic endeavors, and opened her own business.Some of the links are automatically routing through the Wayback Machine where the website and blog are stored. I’m fixing the new ones as I post them, but I hope to go back and get the others this fall.Original Website Blurb from 2011Today’s title sounds like the worst Tom Swift novel ever.Here’s the link to the interactive case study we used to sat...
2021-07-2115 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 33Part Two of a two-part interview.Original Website Blurb from 2011Well, we got renewed for another year. That's pretty exciting. Over the course of that next year, I'm going to be spending at least as much time promoting the show as producing the show. It's like Dr. Holekamp said during our interview: the point of much of her hard work is simply to make sure these creatures are around for future generations to study. How long a busload of tourists spends looking at them matters. You can keep track of her team's work at her lab w...
2021-07-2013 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 32Things got extra-busy at GSW last week, and I skipped a couple of days. Sorry about that. We finish up this Saturday, and once August rolls around I’ll be back to posting new content on Mondays, as well as the remaining VSI episodes, which may roll into September.Original Website Blurb from 2011I’ve been wanting to do this show for almost a year. It was one of the first ones I thought of, and not because Kay Holekamp is a friend of mine. I’ve still never met her in person. It was becaus...
2021-07-1932 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 31Original Website Blurb from 2011Forgot for a second there whether I was referencing Rocky & Bullwinkle or Monty Python.In any case, thanks to Tom Drury for our new theme music.Links and such from today's show:The Spanish Inquisitionhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_InquisitionCullen Murphy's new book, which actually covers all the Inquisitionsinterview on Fresh Airhttp://www.npr.org/2012/01/23/145512271/the-inquisition-a-model-for-modern-interrogatorsAtlantic articlehttp://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/01/torturer-8217-s-apprentice/8838/
2021-07-1408 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 30Original Website Blurb from 2011Lesson number one: Conference calls with four people are difficult to follow.Lesson two: Hit the record button first thing, before you get distracted.Lesson three: It’s really hard to be topical and timely when you’re doing things part-time. It’s been over a month since this article came out. People have probably completely forgotten about the furor over it by now, where even NPR got into the act, much of it based on one five-letter word in the title.If Mr. Marks had just remove...
2021-07-1313 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 29Blurb from Original 2011 WebsiteThis New Year’s weekend, Krista Tippet is interviewing the Dalai Lama, whom I’ve never met but whom I have heard speak at a couple of different conferences. They will probably be discussing his latest book, Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World, in which he draws a marvelous analogy, one I really liked.We like tea, but we need water.He’s using it to compare the need for some workable spiritual and ethical system with the desire for that system to be my system, the on...
2021-07-1207 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 28Happy Friday.rh Get full access to Doctor Eclectic at randallhayes.substack.com/subscribe
2021-07-091h 02
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 27Stuff going on; website updates later. Same with tomorrow’s episode.Thanks for your patience,rh Get full access to Doctor Eclectic at randallhayes.substack.com/subscribe
2021-07-0817 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 26Original Website Blurb (November 2011)Yesterday was gorgeous, the kind of 60-degree November day that makes you glad to live in a Southern state. I sat on my porch, drinking a Hell's Belle (brewed here in NC), when I realized from the freshness date printed on the side of the label that July August September October November in acronym form spells JASON...Somewhat more relevant, I got to thinking ecology, and how that ties into our cultural traditions of harvest festivals and giving thanks for our food. North Carolina is both an agricultural state and a hu...
2021-07-0710 min
Doctor EclecticVSI Episode 25Original Website Blurb (November 2011)Here's the talk I gave a couple weeks ago for the Audubon Society (suitable for framing, or for a long car ride, like the 8 hours to Kentucky my son and I are doing on Wednesday). It turned out OK, although I was a little disappointed that the kids in the audience were outnumbered by the fossils (sorry, TGPAS, but as the least elderly member of the board, it is my solemn responsibility to be the most immature as well). At some point I'll get around to merging the audio with my slides, but th...
2021-07-0641 min