Episode 80: Smoldering Wreckage

At work the other day we were asked to share something that makes us feel vulnerable. I declined to share the horrifying reality that the inane ramblings in the episode descriptions of my podcast are often places where I do demonstrate vulnerability. For one, in an exercise where people shared very heartfelt personal experiences, I probably would have gone over poorly if I used the occasion to promote my podcast. In fact, the less the podcast comes up at work the better, most likely. I wonder if I'm more vulnerable in episode descriptions because it's just a stream of conscience spewing out. If that's the case, does that mean that my internal monologue is more thoughtful and sensitive than me? What am I supposed to do with that information? What if my subconscious becomes a sentient being and everyone likes it more than me and it steals everything I have? That sounds like an Edgar Allan Poe story, expect it sucks. This week we begin with exciting updates on two previous topics of discussion. Then, it's three fresh tales of Guys, including a man who did something extremely irresponsible with a hot air balloon in the name of love, the scientist who set off the pop culture dinosaur revolution, and the weird, frustrating origin of one of America's weird, frustrating traditions. Monsieur de Grandpre- 16:42 John Ostrom- 44:30 Francis Bellamy- 1:02:39