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Rich Conversations449. Rich Reflections 81: New Year’s Eve Reflections on Clarity, Creation, and Solo to CollectiveRecorded on New Year’s Eve, this Rich Reflections session is a deep, intentional pause between 2025 and 2026. Rich begins with five minutes of guided breathing before reflecting on an unprecedented year of creative output—48 books and 64 music albums—and what that level of execution reveals about fundamentals, clarity, and focus. Through a series of thoughtful questions, he explores energy, alignment, discipline, detachment, and the moments that still carry weight from the past year. Rich also shares a major transition ahead: moving from isolation and individual creation toward collaboration and collective work in 2026. This episode is both a personal year-end review...
2026-01-0833 minRich Conversations445. Rich Reflections 80: Fueling Curiosity and Creative EnergyIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich invites listeners into an early-morning meditation on curiosity, creativity, and energy. From candlelit writing at 3:42 a.m. to reflections on caffeine habits among history’s greatest minds, the episode explores how we fuel our bodies and minds for the work that matters most. Rich shares insights from The Hero with a Thousand Faces, The Tao Te Ching, and the unexpected recommendations of ChatGPT—using them as jumping-off points to ask what books, habits, and thoughts expand our own perspective. With humor, grounded philosophy, and a farmer’s eye for clarity, this session encourages you to...
2025-10-2039 minRich Conversations444. Rich Reflections 79: Clarity, Curiosity & the Nature of What We ResistIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich explores everything from spider webs and wild hawks to the power of publishing and the politics of personal bias. Set against the rhythms of farm life and the coming harvest season, the episode invites us to examine our patterns—what we avoid, what we collect, and what we truly value.
He reflects on designing books, learning tools like InDesign over the past years, and his creative relationship with Paris—from coasters and cultural appreciation to asset-gathering for future art. Rich also discusses procrastination, the depth behind our dislikes, and the distinction betw...
2025-09-2837 minRich Conversations442. Rich Reflections 78: Doing Things Differently: Posture, Purpose & the Power of Clear DirectionIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich invites us into a moment of stillness and clarity as he reflects on life, habits, and creative flow. From tidying cluttered drawers and adjusting posture, to navigating the challenges of digital growth and the beauty of September walks in the woods—this episode is about making small shifts that ripple into greater clarity and momentum.
He opens up about experimenting with TikTok, balancing tangible and intangible work, and the importance of social alignment—asking us to examine who we allow to influence our lives. The conversation touches on design, French jazz, pers...
2025-09-1837 minRich Conversations440. Rich Reflections 77: Learning Curves, Digital Shifts & the Art of Reframing Hard ThingsWith curiosity as a compass, Rich invites listeners to examine the words we use (like “try” vs. “do”), the devices we hold, and the animals we observe. He reflects on treating everyday tasks—like mowing the lawn or adjusting to seasonal change—as forms of art, and ends with a call to experiment: What if the things we think are hard… are actually easy?
A meditative, grounded episode on clarity, reframing resistance, and inspiring the future—one deep breath at a time.
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2025-09-0730 minRich Conversations438. Rich Reflections 76: Breathing, Building, BecomingIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich checks in from Chicago’s Lurie Garden on the final weekend of summer. Amid Lake Michigan air and city sounds, he explores what it means to shift seasons—mentally, emotionally, and creatively. From three espresso shots and finishing three new books for Blue Byron Books, to the importance of fundamentals, curiosity, and giving yourself the green light—this is a thoughtful, calming, and empowering reflection on how to live with clarity and momentum.
He also shares practical habits (like how he organizes notebooks), talks about investments under $200 that yield the highest value...
2025-08-3129 minRich Conversations437. Rich Reflections 75: Bullseye LivingIn this Rich Reflections session, we begin with intentional breathing and ease into a wide-ranging reflection on presence, momentum, and clarity. Rich shares his gratitude for creative collaborators and the evolution of relationships, celebrates the release of two new albums (Velvet & Voltage and Electric Heels), and reflects on his routine in rural Wisconsin—cutting grass, smoking a celebratory cigar, and shooting arrows under oak trees.
He dives into the contrast between city and country life, the importance of designing your space with intention, and how clarity fuels productivity. With observations on Spotify, notebooks, espresso-fueled mornings, and footballs lo...
2025-08-2532 minRich Conversations435. Rich Reflections 74: Nostalgia & Creative SparksIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich weaves together childhood memories, nature observations, and current creative projects to explore how inspiration sticks with us. From recalling the energy and games of playground days to noticing turkeys moving like dinosaurs on the farm, he draws connections between curiosity and creative fuel. Rich shares updates on book writing, music releases, and the habits that keep ideas flowing. Along the way, he asks questions about what you’re grateful for, where your curiosity is leading you, and which small wins are worth celebrating. It’s part nostalgia, part creative check-in—a reminder that the se...
2025-08-1034 minRich Conversations433. Rich Reflections 73: Breathe and Begin AgainIn this week’s Rich Reflections, Rich invites listeners to slow down, take a breath, and recalibrate. After a whirlwind stretch of publishing 6 books and releasing 7 albums in one week, he reflects on the importance of stepping back—not to stop, but to notice. Through questions about gratitude, energy, creativity, and what you’d do with your first million, Rich explores how presence reshapes ambition. He shares thoughts on what makes life feel rich, why writing things down brings clarity, and how doing the opposite of what’s expected can open new doors. If you’re looking to reconnect with your...
2025-08-0336 minRich Conversations431. Rich Reflections 72: Summer Energy and Creative MomentumIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich invites listeners into a mindful, meandering meditation on summer energy, creative momentum, and the beauty of small progress. Recorded outside near a pond, the episode opens with five minutes of breathing before flowing into reflections on gratitude, environments that spark creativity, and how we notice change—whether it’s the speed of setting up a tent or the evolution of lawn chairs. Rich shares personal updates on writing books, making music, and the joy of staying curious. With questions about generational identity, presence, and tasting your food (really tasting it), this episode is a bl...
2025-07-2036 minRich Conversations430. Rich Reflections 71: Curiosity & CreationIn this Rich Reflections session, Rich shares a soulful mix of stories, questions, and observations from life on the farm—ranging from rescuing a stubborn baby bird to becoming the most prolific music artist of the 21st century (yes, really). He explores how small, quiet practices like breathing, noticing nature, and asking good questions can ripple outward into major creative momentum. With reflections on modern distractions, energy drinks, slow institutions, and the underrated power of curiosity, this episode is a reminder that showing up—even when it feels boring—can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Tune in for thoughts on presen...
2025-07-1335 minRich Conversations428. Rich Reflections 70: Slowing Down to Move ForwardIn this summer edition of Rich Reflections, Rich invites you to pause, breathe, and recalibrate. Set against the peaceful rhythm of farm life, this episode explores how small moments—like walking up stairs or sipping coffee in Times Square—can carry profound meaning when we’re present enough to notice them. From shifting our mindset from “work” to “play” to asking what we’re saying yes to (and what we need to say no to), it’s a gentle meditation on gratitude, freedom, and managing the weight we carry. With questions to spark reflection and stories that anchor big ideas in everyday...
2025-07-0633 minRich Conversations425. Two Views, One Vision: Timothy Hayden on Ego, Identity, & Self-WorthIn this episode, Rich Hebron records with Timothy Hayden, a returning guest whose journey from incarceration to personal transformation offers powerful insight into growth, purpose, and self-discovery. The two reflect on five years of friendship built through handwritten letters and explore how consistent, honest dialogue helped shape who they are today. From navigating ego and identity to redefining self-worth and grappling with what it means to be “perfect,” this episode explores the internal battles we all face—and the power of perspective to overcome them. It’s a thoughtful, self-development-forward conversation about finding direction in chaos, embracing imperfection, and committi...
2025-06-2746 minRich Conversations423. Rich Reflections 68: Music's Emotional PowerIn this Rich Reflections session, host Rich records live from Millennium Park in Chicago on the first day of summer. Against a backdrop of orchestral music, K-pop dance groups, and city energy, he invites listeners into a grounding session of mindful breathing and reflection. Rich explores themes of gratitude, bold self-expression, music’s emotional power, and everyday rituals—like lighting incense or observing birds. The episode blends casual observation with deeper questions about presence, nature, and creative curiosity, encouraging listeners to slow down, take in their surroundings, and reflect on what energizes them.
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2025-06-2231 minRich Conversations412. As Oak on Band Origin, Upcoming Album, and Music as Self Expression and RejuvenationRich and Cousin Frank join the band, As Oak, in their rehearsal space. The band shares the origin of how they came to be, individually and collectively. They divulge the recording process of their previous album and their upcoming one, across Oklahoma. Each member shares their musical influences growing up and the history that led them to make music together on a consistent basis. The band explores the importance of music on a human and soulful level.
As Oak new album, "across Oklahoma," releases March 21st
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2025-03-121h 07Rich Conversations409. Lead Vocalist Jesse Frye of As Oak on Creative Process and Collaborative Dynamics of a BandLead vocalist of band, As Oak, stops by the farmhouse studio—along with Cousin Frank—to discuss a wide range of topics: musical influences, band dynamics, upcoming album, AI art, and more! As Oak new album, across Oklahoma, releases March 21st
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2025-02-2651 minRich Conversations380. Joachim Ong on Total Solar Eclipses, Astronomy Curiosity, & Designing His Own TelescopeJoachim Ong returns to the show from Singapore. He's a mechanical engineer and astronomy enthusiast. He shares his experiences planning and traveling to see total solar eclipses in Australia and Mexico. What was that experience like? Was all the planning worthwhile for those brief moments? How do you travel with a telescope? Wonderful chat about the human experience and our relationship to the greater.
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2024-10-091h 07Rich Conversations379. What Do You Want to Hear?What do we wish someone would say to you? A person often doesn't live to hear all the nice things about them. Why not just do it for your self now? This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection: session 36.
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2024-10-0702 minRich Conversations378. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 36By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded at the farmhouse studio
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What do we want to hear? What do we wish someone would say to us?
3. What's one thing we're great at?
4. What's something we can do that no one else can do?
5. How would a friend react to our current thoughts and things going...
2024-10-0647 minRich Conversations377. Wycliff Njenga on Software, Personal Growth, Technology Devices, and Future PossibilitiesWycliff Njega returns to the show from Nairobi, Kenya. He's a software developer and advocate for personal growth. We discuss recent news in Kenya, morning habits, software operating systems, technology devices, music, and future possibilities.
Wycliff's past appearance
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2024-10-021h 03Rich Conversations376. What's in a Space? (What's Our Favorite & What are the Characteristics?)We're in spaces all the time. But what's our favorite and why? Why does it bring out the best in us? This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection: session 35
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2024-09-3004 minRich Conversations375. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 35By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's our favorite space that's played a significant role in our growth?
3. From a past significant other, what's something we learned or expanded our perspective on?
4. What's our favorite memory or experience within that space?
5. How can we be more conscious about h...
2024-09-2947 minRich Conversations374. Living Homeless in Chicago (Looking back on the Experience & Sharing Perspective)In 2011, I voluntarily lived homeless in Chicago for four months to better understand the subject and who it affects. What goes through a person's mind experiencing homelessness and what can be done? Homelessness has become more visible and discussed in cultural conversations in recent years. In this episode, I open up and share some of my experience and things I learned and applied since. How it's impact my approach to life and views of U.S. politics. Cousin Frank joins me in the farmhouse studio to guide our conversations with questions.
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2024-09-271h 27Rich Conversations373. Gigi Flores on the Olympics, Paris, Europe and Pop CultureGigi Flores returns to the show to share her experience attending the Olympics in Paris on a family trip. She witnessed both gymnastics and beach volleyball, under the Eiffel Tower. What was the energy like in the city and events? Where else in Europe did she travel and enjoy. Later on, we talk about Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and watching films analog-style.
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2024-09-251h 02Rich Conversations372. Vocabulary: Words Transcribe Our MindWhat's a word in our vocabulary we could discontinue or substitute a different word more aligned with our idealized vision of our self and life? This is a clip from Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 34
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2024-09-2303 minRich Conversations371. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 34By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded in the farmhouse studio
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. How're we feeling? Take inventory of our body and feelings.
3. Think back to recent dreams. What was a memorable one? Why do we think it came up?
4. When's the last time we looked up at the night sky? How did we feel? What did we think...
2024-09-2254 minRich Conversations370. Rafael Gúzman on Urban Planning, Public Transportation, & Studies in ChinaRafael Gúzman returns to the show from Santiago, Chile and discusses facets of urban planning that can enrich one's living experience. How can we better design our cities to enhance economic activity and happy living? What public transportation experiences he's had and why suburban living is wasteful and doesn't maximize value. Rafael shares past experience living and studying in China, as well as his upcoming journey to be there again.
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2024-09-181h 04Rich Conversations369. Modular Life: What Would Yours Look Like?Technology of the 21st century has enabled more mobility and capability to live in more places. Where would you choose to spend more time? What geographical places charm you and what interests do you have?
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2024-09-1602 minRich Conversations368. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 33By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded at Lake Ardine
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What cologne or perfume do we wear if we do? Why or why not?
3. When was a time of illness or pain that we only wished for health?
4. What's something we can do to recenter our self after interacting with a computer screen so much?
5...
2024-09-1549 minRich Conversations367. Sanchit Arvind on Living in Puerto Rico, Personal Growth, and Misc. Technology TopicsSanchit Arvind returns to the show for his third appearance. We discuss recent life transitions—moving from the city to the farm and living in Puerto Rico for a few years. The importance of systems and processes for self development, books, technology, and Running for President. We discussed the books Sapiens and Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari in our last two episodes
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2024-09-1255 minRich Conversations366. What Song Are You Listening on Repeat? (Connection of Music & People)What song are you listening to on repeat? The deep connection between people and music. Learn more about people by their music preferences. This is one question from our Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 32
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2024-09-0902 minRich Conversations365. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 32By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded in the farmhouse studio
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's our ideal morning like?
3. What's something we're interested in? Now zoom out. What's something adjacent to that interest?
4. What's something we learned in the past two years and have applied in life?
5. What's a tangible thing we interact with? How does it differ...
2024-09-0852 minRich Conversations364. The Fragility of Life (We're Here for a Moment)Been reflecting on an occurence this summer. On a late Saturday afternoon, a drunk driver blew a stop sign and killed a motorcyclist. This was at the intersection I pass each day. I think about the fragility of life each time.
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2024-09-0203 minRich Conversations363. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 31By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. We'll be more precise in our actions moving forward.
Recorded at Lake Ardine
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's something we recently observed in nature that indicates something bigger?
3. When was a time working on a project or hobby that we had to fix a mistake of our own doing?
4. What's the last book we read that we put real effort and time into reading...
2024-09-0149 minRich Conversations362. Nature's Smile (Observe Nature Doing Its Thing)What's something we've observed in nature recently that made us smile? In the mornings, we've noticed parties of small birds searching the grass for breakfast. It's a big party! They don't do it any other time of day. Are the wild cats sleeping and there's little threat?
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2024-08-2602 minRich Conversations361. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 30By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded at Lake Ardine
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's a recent favorite dessert we've eaten? What's the context?
3. What's something we've observed in nature recently that made us smile?
4. Think of the last time we met up with a friend or loved one. How did...
2024-08-2548 minRich Conversations360. Feeling Alive (When was the last time you felt it?)Life is fragile. When was the last time you felt alive? What's something coming up in your life that will enable that experience again? Think about past experiences and replicate them.
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2024-08-1902 minRich Conversations359. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 29By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded the farmhouse studio
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. How would we like to spend our next rainy day?
3. What's a project we find enjoyment in? Personal or work.
4. What in life do we appreciate that there are few options?
5. What's something we modify...
2024-08-1846 minRich Conversations358. First Coffee after 30 Days No Caffeine (Felt like Neo in The Matrix)Sharing what my first cup of coffee was like after conducting a 30 Day No Caffeine experiment. It was worth while.
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2024-08-1304 minRich Conversations357. 30 Day No Caffeine Experiment Observational ResultsHow would my body react if we didn't consume caffeine for 30 days? We've been drinking coffee every day for 12 years. We tested it and here are our observational results! What's a variable you'd be interested in experimenting with?
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2024-08-1216 minRich Conversations356. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 28By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. Think of a close friend. What're some attributes or characteristics we appreciate about them?
3. Think of another close friend. What're some attributes or characteristics we appreciate about them?
4. In the past three years, what's a decision we're proud...
2024-08-1144 minRich Conversations355. Spaces for Human ConnectionSomething that comes up often in conversations is the lack of "third spaces" in people's lives. Society is suffering from lack of human connection. So let's ask our self: Where's a space or place we can be with friends or meet new friends? Where's a space we'll find others who share values and have similar interests as us?
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2024-08-0502 minRich Conversations354. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 27By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What recent purchase under $20 has brought us the most value?
3. What's something we're grateful it exists in abundance?
4. What's a space or place we can be with friends or meet friends? Connecting with like-minded humans.
5. What's...
2024-08-0453 minRich Conversations353. How Do You Organize Old Media? Because I have No Idea (CDs, DVDs, VHS)This last week I've come across old CD cases and DVDs. I prescribe to a pseudo-minimal lifestyle, memories and emotions seem attached. I'm curious how others go about organize their old media. Keep it? Display it someday? Discard it? [Insert confused emoji]
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2024-07-2902 minRich Conversations352. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 26By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. When was our last conversation with a friend? How did it make us feel?
3. How do we organize media we no longer use daily? (CDs, DVDs, VHS)
4. What's our favorite movie we've watched over and over again? What...
2024-07-2855 minRich Conversations351. Imagination is the Only Limit in Life & SocietyWhat would we do if we were fearless and could not fail? Our answer is only limited by our imagination.
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2024-07-2202 minRich Conversations350. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 25By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's a space we feel more connected and bonded to other humans?
3. What's an outdoor skill we've developed or would like to develop?
4. What would we do if we were fearless and could not fail?
5. Who...
2024-07-2151 minRich Conversations349. 30 Day No Caffeine Experiment (8 Days In)This is a clip from our weekly guided reflection session. We started a no caffeine experiment for 30 days on July 5th and we're eight days into it during the recording.
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2024-07-1507 minRich Conversations348. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 24By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's something in our life we could re-evaluate our relationship with?
3. What's something we could do to be productive that doesn't require high cognitive intensity?
4. What're two things we'd like to do this summer?
5. What's our...
2024-07-1446 minRich Conversations347. The Boy and The Rocketship: New Children's Book Project"The Boy and The Rocketship" is the name of the new children's book project we're working on. A big treasure is at the top of a tower. Instead of climbing ladders like his peers, a young boy decides to take an alternative route. We're aiming to release it this fall!
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2024-07-0805 minRich Conversations346. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 23By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
What're we grateful for?
When was the last time we gave our attention to nature? Where was it and what was it like?
What's our favorite story?
What's our biggest idea?
What would create more peace of mind for us? What obstacles are preventing it for us and what...
2024-07-0746 minRich Conversations345. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 22By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in the barn in Wisconsin
Questions for this session:
1. When was the last time we took inventory of our life? What we own especially.
2. How many items do we own?
3. How can we be grateful for today?
4. What's our favorite piece of furniture?
5. What animals do...
2024-06-3043 minRich Conversations344. Wiki: Spotify Streaming Records | Which artists top the charts of pop culture?We can explore our curiosity and create an intentional impression through Wikipedia. In this recording we focus on the wiki page of "Spotify streaming records." Spotify is the biggest music streaming company—31.7% of the market. Where do music artists rank? Who's had the most streamed song? Who's albums have been top of the charts? We can get a snapshot of pop culture in a short amount of time.
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2024-06-2411 minRich Conversations343. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 21By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Chicago
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. When was our last deep, relieving, wonderful conversation with a friend?
3. Do we feel we're a different person than we were three months ago? How and why?
4. Do we have any regrets? If so, what are they? How...
2024-06-2348 minRich Conversations342. Wiki: Global Cities Index | What are the best cities in the world?We can explore our curiosity through Wikipedia and learn in the process. In this recording we focus on the wiki page of the Global Cities Index. We can evaluate which cities are considered the best in the world. Two cities stand out as best. Eight stand out in the next tier. How many American cities made it into the Global Cities Index?
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2024-06-1714 minRich Conversations341. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 20By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What limits or boundaries are we pushing in our life intentionally?
3. What's something that's occupying space on our mind recently?
4. When was the last big life change we experienced?
5. What's an experiment we're energized by right...
2024-06-1646 minRich Conversations340. How I Win at Fantasy Baseball & the Approach I UseIf you're looking to improve at fantasy sports, this recording is for you. I share my winning approach of making right decisions that lead to successful seasons. I hope this serves as an example of how we can apply our self-development concepts to many areas of our life. Clarity, Patience, and Observing the data in front of us.
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2024-06-1020 minRich Conversations339. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 19By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Chicago
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. How do we go about footwear inside? Barefoot? Socks? Shoes?
3. What things have been in front of us? What things, if we're open, can we act on?
4. What's our favorite summer dessert?
5. This summer, how can...
2024-06-0952 minRich Conversations338. WFH at Coffee Shops: Human Connection Increase or Decrease?Have coffee shops post-pandemic become more WFH spaces than community gathering spaces? Sharing observations and thoughts on environmental changes in local coffee shops. Digital devices in public spaces leading to less human interaction? Do WFH environments generate higher profits for coffee shops? What's the future of it?
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2024-06-0310 minRich Conversations337. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 18 on Lake MichiganBy taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded on Lake Michigan in Chicago
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. In the last hour, what activities did we do or information we consumed? How do we feel?
3. What's the last conscious purchase we made and why?
4. What's something small in our life that we can...
2024-06-0251 minRich Conversations336. Wiki Adventure: Sorbonne (Natural History Museums & World Fairs)A spark of curiosity can light our world on fire. In this episode, we're bringing back an exercise we used to perform in 2019: wiki rabbit hole adventures. We set a timer and start with one word and see where we go and what we learn. We opened to a random page from a book lying around "History of Libraries in the Western World." The phrase or word that stood out to us: Sorbonne. In brief time, we reflected most on natural history museums in the world and world fairs.
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2024-05-2719 minRich Conversations335. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 17By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded in Wisconsin
Questions from this session:
1. How do we feel? Physically and mentally
2. What're we grateful for?
3. What's something coming up that could be disrupted by circumstances outside our control? How can we be and stay prepared?
4. What're our preferred aesthetics or color scheme? Think clothing, style, decorating...
2024-05-2655 minRich Conversations334. Why the NBA is the Most Engaging Sport in ConversationsOver the weekend, we were at a rooftop party in Chicago. What sport dominated conversation? The NBA. But dominates as the most talked about sport in cities (and even rural areas). Why? When the NFL is the most popular, how does the NBA excel? Lower barrier of entry and humans love of NBA storylines have the most at stake. But will lack of innovation dilute its product and significance?
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2024-05-2010 minRich Conversations333. Weekly Guided Reflection: Session 16 (Special Edition: Personal Notes 2013-2019)We've been decluttering our closet and came across a box of personal notes from 2013-2019! What a treasure! Let's analyze these as an example of personal development journey.
By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's something in our past that didn't work out but we learned from it and now it's...
2024-05-191h 04Rich Conversations332. Kat Kennedy on NASA Mission Control, Artemis Program, and the Importance of HumorNASA's Kat Kennedy returns to the show. She shares her experience working in Mission Control and upcoming Artemis program to return to the moon. How does someone at NASA partake in eclipse activities? What's the protocol for taking home old NASA pictures or memorabilia just lying around? What skills has she learned and have proved valuable? How can we all benefit from resilience and finding humor in life? Rich's cat interrupts the recording several times out of curiosity (or intention?). What can we notice from animal communication?
**Thoughts and opinions are Kat's and not NASA**
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2024-05-151h 13Rich Conversations331. Software Engineers are HeroesOver the past few years, I've been mildly obsessed and overly fascinated by the ease of transactions and payment processes through software and technology. From boarding airplanes to sports games to concerts my mind's been blown with how easy and quick people are moving. Software engineers have built the present and will build the future—a future we can all benefit from. I just want to express my gratitude.
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2024-05-1312 minRich Conversations330. Guided Reflection: Session 15By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Questions from this weekly guided reflection session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. What's a recent interaction with an animal we've had? What did we observe in its movement and communication?
3. What's something we don't enjoy but in a recent moment we felt relief completing or doing it?
4. Pause and listen. How many...
2024-05-1254 minRich Conversations329. Writing Tour Recap with Felipe Hernandez (Los Angeles, New York, & Miami)Rich recaps his writing tour with Felipe Hernandez. He's working on a book series called "Nuance & Notes," involving designs on building facades in different cities. Recorded in Rich's apartment, they play a slideshow of photos from Los Angeles, New York, & Miami) and discuss the cities, activities, highlights, & friends.
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2024-05-0858 minRich Conversations328. Fashion Observations of Paris, New York, LA, Chicago, WI, & MiamiWe're influenced by our environment. We take on the values, behaviors, actions and even fashion of the people around us! To demonstrate, let's share observations from our recent travels to London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Wisconsin, & Miami.
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2024-05-0618 minRich Conversations327. Guided Reflection: Session 14 at the Field MuseumBy taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded at the Field Museum in Chicago
Questions from this session:
1. What's our favorite place that grounds and centers us?
2. What're we grateful for?
3. What's one thing that's gotten us more interested in science & technology?
4. What's a smell/scent that brings us instantly back to a particular memory in...
2024-05-0550 minRich Conversations326. Breaking Down "Donnie Darko" & Meaning with Gigi FloresGigi Flores returns for our third installment of breaking down iconic films and analyzing elements of writing and storytelling through visual art. Our previous film selections were older classics "Taxi Driver" and "The Shining." We went more recent with "Donnie Darko." Together we work through questions we had and dive into meaning of the action on film.
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2024-05-011h 07Rich Conversations325. "We're the Equal of Five" ConceptThe concept that we're equal to the five people we interact with most came up in several recent conversations. Let's explore it more.
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2024-04-2902 minRich Conversations324. Guided Reflection: Session 13 at the Art Institute of ChicagoBy taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Recorded at the Art Institute of Chicago member lounge.
Questions from this session:
1. How have we been sleeping?
2. Under $200, what's the best investment we've made in the last year?
3. What're we grateful for?
4. What's the busiest time of year for us in our life or profession? Do we handle...
2024-04-2841 minRich Conversations323. Bryce Gunning on Animal Communication, Inspiration of Science & Humanity, and Beauty in the MundaneMarine biologist Bryce Gunning returns to the show. We talk animal communication and research, space exploration and the wonderful curiosity of where the human species can continue to grow, the progress of technology both big and small, and finding inspiration & beauty in the small and mundane. Rich recorded outside in Miami and his iPhone got too hot from the sun that it had to cool off for a bit. The recording kept going and he rejoined seamlessly. We dissected what happened and the technology.
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Bryce's organization in Sea of Cortez
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2024-04-2557 minRich Conversations322. Listening without InterruptingWhat's a useful skill to work on? Listening to others without interrupting. After recording over 300 episodes, it's a skill we've developed, continue to practice, and take with us in everyday life. It will reduce pressure and allow our self to be more present.
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2024-04-2405 minRich Conversations321. Guided Reflection: Session 12 in MiamiBy taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience.
Questions from this session:
1. What're we grateful for?
2. Our last time immersed in nature, how did we feel?
3. When was the last time we felt at ease even though many people or activity surrounded us?
4. What's something mundane at first glance or to other people but we appreciate and can connect...
2024-04-2146 minRich Conversations320. Shelby Thomas on Ocean Conservation & Research, Microbiology, & Solutions through NatureMarine biologist Shelby Thomas joins the show for the fourth time. We talk about the scaling of her work creating coral reef structures on the Florida Coast, technology to improve ocean research, microplastics, and applying nature to solve human problems. We recorded in-person in Miami.
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2024-04-191h 14Rich Conversations281. Felipe Hernandez and Rich Hanging Out Recapping Miami TripFelipe Hernandez joins Rich Conversations for his third appearance. In this episode, he drops by Rich's apartment and they watch the photo album slideshow of Rich's trip to Miami. They discuss a variety of topics including Apple TV, Miami, and so much more!
2023-06-241h 18Rich Conversations264. Rich Answers: Cousin Frank QuestionsRich is on the farm in Wisconsin and answers questions from Cousin Frank. They are the following:
1) How do you choose who to record with?
2) Does being in front of the camera hinder how you live?
3) Have you noticed patterns from recording with people?
4) What can viewers/listeners do to help you in your goals?
5) Has there been a point that you KNEW you impacted a person's life from recording?
2022-10-1024 minRich Conversations263. Rich Answers: Joe Anhalt QuestionsClose friend Joe Anhalt (4x guest) provides today's questions for Rich. Coming off fresh from Joe's wedding in Upstate New York, Rich answers the following questions:
1 ) Did you have fun at my wedding? What was your favorite part?
2) What's been a recent pleasant surprise?
3) What's something you're optimistic about?
4) What's your elevator pitch for who you are?
5) How do you define success individually and as a society?
2022-10-0318 minRich Conversations248. Karlita Williams on New York, Ping Pong, Experiences with Rich, and ”We’re Not Really Strangers”Karlita Williams returns to the show for her third appearance, joining from Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Rich and Karlita talk New York, their experiences hanging out together, exploring art galleries in Manhattan's Lower East Side, and ask questions to each other from the card game, "We're Not Really Strangers."
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2022-07-2240 minRich Conversations246. Rich Answers: Mubashir Mansoor QuestionsMaterial scientist Mubashir Mansoor lives in Istanbul. This was recorded June 30, 2022. His fields are physics, gemology, and metallurgical and materials engineering. He and his two sisters joined us on episode 203. The episode covered a lot of ground including the culture of Istanbul, the Information Revolution which will lead us to multiple other revolutions this century, quantum computing enabling infinite possibilities, why the world’s first trillionaire will come from materials, and the importance of science communication to the general public. Rich answered questions from Mehya and Maryam Mansoor in episodes 237 and 240. Rich answers the following questions in today’s episo...
2022-07-1909 minRich Conversations245. Three Gunmen Attacked Rich Hebron: The Story with NASA’s Kat KennedyRich and now 4x guest, Kat Kennedy, planned to record an episode to give their thoughts on Jurassic World Dominion and the Jurassic Park series as a whole. Rich watched it once but, to be even more prepared, he decided to watch it a second time. On a beautiful summer night he walked to the theater. Just a few blocks away from it, an SUV pulled up to a stop sign, the doors flew open, and three men with guns rushed at Rich asking for everything he had. In this episode Rich shares the experience and what happened.
2022-06-281h 14Rich Conversations243. Rich Answers: Kelly Moran QuestionsKelly Moran lives in Miami, Florida. In episode 224 we discussed early 2000s Internet culture. Kelly has the following questions:
How do you see the internet evolving over the next 20 years?
What is your favorite subject to write about?
Which destination are you planning to travel to next?
Our episode description:
ASL? Kelly Moran on Early 2000s Internet Culture and Approaching Life with Intention
Do you remember AOL? Do you remember AOL chat rooms? ASL? Our experiences on the internet and our interactions with its culture will indicate our age and the sub generation we belong...
2022-06-2122 minRich Conversations242. David (Dr. Dave) Rothmund on Creating the Rich Answers Concept, Researching & Writing, Teaching a Civil War Class, and the History of BaseballHistorian David (Dr. Dave) Rothmund returns for his fourth appearance on the show. David and Rich recorded outside Lincoln Station in Chicago, across from the historic Biograph Theater and marquee sign. The two catch up with each others’ lives from the past year and share where they are now in life. David came up with the idea of Rich Answers. The two discuss how and why that came about. David describes his research and writing for his dissertation. Rich talks about writing fiction and the strangeness of writing in the summer compared to bunkering down during cold months. David is...
2022-06-171h 03Rich Conversations240. Rich Answers: Mehya Mansoor QuestionsScientist Mehya Mansoor lives in Istanbul. She’s a gemologist and sapphire specialist. Her field is metallurgical, materials, and geological engineering. She joined us on episode 203 with her two siblings, who are also scientists (We answered questions from Maryam last week). The episode covered a lot of ground including the culture of Istanbul, the Information Revolution which will lead us to multiple other revolutions this century, quantum computing enabling infinite possibilities, why the world’s first trillionaire will come from materials, and the importance of science communication to the general public. Rich answers the following questions in today’s episod...
2022-06-1325 minRich Conversations237. Rich Answers: Questions from Maryam MansoorScientist Maryam Mansoor lives in Istanbul. She specializes in metallurgical, materials, and mining engineering. She joined us on episode 203 with her two siblings, who are also scientists. The episode covered a lot of ground including the culture of Istanbul, the Information Revolution which will lead us to multiple other revolutions this century, quantum computing enabling infinite possibilities, why the world’s first trillionaire will come from materials, and the importance of science communication to the general public. Next week we will answer questions from Maryam’s sister, Mehya. Rich answers the following questions in today’s episode:
1...
2022-06-0611 minRich Conversations236. Joshua Murillo on Miami, The American Dream, and the Formula One Event ExperienceJoshua Murillo and Rich Hebron met each other at The Sylvester in the Midtown Miami neighborhood. Joshua grew up in Miami and currently lives there. He studied physiology and kinesiology at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Rich was on vacation and the two struck up a conversation. Now we have another conversation all about Miami, its culture, its recent rapid growth, and Joshua’s experience attending the Formula 1 event there. Joshua and Rich discuss The American Dream and life.
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2022-06-031h 36Rich Conversations234. Rich Answers: Questions from Mohamed HozyenMohamed Hozyen is a photographer who lives in Cairo, Egypt. He was a guest on episode 195. He and Rich chatted about what life is like in Cairo and Egypt, documentary photography and capturing the human experience within a single moment. A person can change the world through visual storytelling and being aware of the life around them. Rich recorded this driving his car up to Wisconsin for his little brother's wedding. The questions are the following:
What’s your favorite food?
Where have you traveled outside the United States and why?
Your favorite book and what kin...
2022-05-3032 minRich Conversations231. Rich Answers: Questions from Olive MoyaOlive Moya is a visual artist and muralist. Her eye-popping work can be seen all over Denver, Colorado. She uses a combination of bright colors and intuitive noodle designs in her striking art. In episode 226 Olive and Rich talked about the city of Denver, what art school is like, the process of creating murals, the benefits of public art, and the importance of pushing boundaries and self-growth as an artist. Olive and Rich share their love of The Beatles, curiosity, and much more! Her questions for Rich are the following:
What’s your favorite color?
What skill or qu...
2022-05-2327 minRich Conversations228. Rich Answers: Questions from Wycliff NjengaWycliff Njenga is a software developer from Nairobi, Kenya. In his podcast appearance, we discussed how technology is creating the future. He asks Rich a number of questions, centering around the city of Chicago. The questions are the following:
In Chicago, what is the general vibe, most popular sport, and most common car brand?
Does your country restrict any popular website or mobile app?
Are there black people in your community? How does it handle racism?
What is something that bothers you about Chicago?
What are trending topics in Chicago right now and what are your views on...
2022-05-1632 minRich Conversations225. Rich Answers: Questions from Felipe HernandezThree-time guest Felipe Hernandez provides the questions for Rich Answers. He wrote these down after him and Rich watched game 3 of the Bucks-Celtics series in which the Bucks won. Felipe is a Wisconsin sports fan and great friend. Here are his questions:
Why don’t you like ranch?
What do you think about Aaron Rodgers back on the Green Bay Packers?
What do you like most about bartending at the restaurant?
Do you think the Milwaukee Bucks will repeat as NBA champions?
What are your plans for your upcoming vacation in Mexico?
Third podc...
2022-05-0927 minRich Conversations223. Rich Answers: How was Your Miami Trip?After returning from Miami, the question Rich keeps getting is: how was your Miami trip? In this episode, instead of answering questions from past guests, Rich answers how his trip was. He talks culture, environment, people, activities, and observations from staying a week in Miami. What did he do each day? What was his routine like? What places did he visit? What was his favorite? All of this in today’s Rich Answers.
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2022-05-0243 minRich Conversations221. Rich Answers: Questions from Robin NewaRobin Newa lives in Dubai and appeared on episode 189 where he shared his humble journey from Nepal, pursuing his curiosity and dreams. Rich recorded this episode in the morning during his stay in Miami. Robin asks Rich the following questions:
What do you think the world will look like in five years?
What’s the biggest challenge you’re facing in your role/business/project right now and how are you tackling it?
What’s your favorite childhood memory?
Episode 189. Robin Newa's Journey from Nepal to Dubai — Dreaming, Learning, and Gratitude
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2022-04-2519 minRich Conversations219. Rich Answers: Questions from Sarah OmoikeSoftware Engineer Sarah Omoike lives in Lagos, Nigeria. She was a guest on episode 192 when her and Rich discussed technology shaping the future. She sends the following questions:
If you won $10 million tomorrow, what would you spend it on?
What underrated tools are indispensable for your job?
What’s your morning routine like?
What’s one question you wish I’d asked you, and how would you have answered?
Full episode 192. Software Engineer Sarah Omoike on Lagos, Nigeria and Technology Shaping the Future
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2022-04-1816 minRich Conversations216. Rich Answers: Questions from Justina NguyenJustina Nguyen is a close friend of Rich and provides the questions for this episode. Justina is a creative & experiential strategist. She’s known as DJ Supesbase around Chicago, spinning and delivering good vibes. She was a guest on episodes 22 and 97. Rich recorded his at one of his favorite coffee spots in Chicago: Bourgeois Pig Cafe in Lincoln Park. Justina’s questions are the following:
1) You're one of the most avid, disciplined readers I know, which also means you learn so much (even if you don't retain forever) about so many different subjects. And through Rich Conversations, you...
2022-04-1119 minRich Conversations213. Rich Answers: Questions from Kat KennedyKat Kennedy is a 3x guest. She works in Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Since Kat and Rich share a strong interest in dinosaurs, he recorded at the Field Museum in Chicago. The questions are the following:
What is your death row last supper meal?
What is one thing you wish people knew about you?
When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? What were you laughing about?
Kat on Twitter: @tikatasaur2112
Kat’s previous appearances:
188. NASA’s Kat Kennedy on Mission Control, James Webb Te...
2022-04-0410 minRich Conversations210. Rich Answers: Questions from Alexandra KladiSinger/Songwriter Alexandra Kladi lives in Athens, Greece. She joined us on episode 190. Alexandra asked five questions for Rich. He recorded them at the Chicago Athletic Association.
What did you study at the university?
Did your studies help you to create a career or did you choose an entirely different path?
You spend a lot of time doing video editing. Do you enjoy it or is it a boring process that you have to do?
What are your dreams for the future, professionally and personally?
Where in the world would you like to live except from America?
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2022-03-2920 minRich Conversations207. Rich Answers: Questions from Bryce GunningMarine biologist Bryce Gunning asks five questions for Rich. Bryce was a guest on episode 185. He recorded this segment on a bench in Millennium Park downtown Chicago. The questions are the following:
What are one or two quotes from guests that have shifted your opinion/stance on a subject?
What is the main man’s morning routine? How does he start off so positive in the morning?
What is the one episode you’ve recorded that you think deserves more hype?
What’s a topic you haven’t touched yet/too scared to?
Top advice you’d give anyone und...
2022-03-2132 minRich Conversations204. Rich Answers: Questions from David Rothmund (aka Dr. Dave)Former three-time guest, David Rothmund (Dr. Dave), writes down three questions for Rich to answer. Dr. Dave lives in Chicago and is a historian researching Disability in America Post-WWII. Rich records on a park bench in his Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. The questions are the following:
If you could anywhere with one person, where would you go and with who?
What food/drinks/event would you want to see?
How would you quantify your growth as a content creator and as a person with one to two sentences?
Every Monday we'll release solo episodes of Rich answering...
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