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Curveball Production

by Curveball Production

Shawn and René will be providing interesting, entertaining and sometimes provocative content. Each episode will be its own curveball, much like the curveballs life throws us each day.

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Episodes

  1. Curveball Production We Approved This Episode

    Are negative ads ruining your fall? René and Shawn discuss the reasoning, money spent and psychology behind political ads.

  2. Curveball Production On the Road Again Episode

    Have car, will podcast. René and Shawn are inspired by another road trip to discuss cars, car etiquette and other topics.

  3. Curveball Production Is It Worth the Crunch Episode

    In this episode, René and Shawn start with talking croutons and end up getting philosophical. It is definitely worth it.

  4. Curveball Production Who Needs Another Cup Episode

    René and Shawn settle down for some coffee talk which ends in a classic René rant you won't want to miss.

  5. Curveball Production Look Up In The Sky Episode

    Curveball soars to new heights as René and Shawn discuss the intriguing world of migrating birds.

  6. Curveball Production What's In Your Body Episode

    What are health diagnostic technologies and what do they do? René and Shawn discuss a few that are most prevalent.

  7. Curveball Production A Labor of Love Episode

    Always looking to help out, René and Shawn spent Labor Day weekend helping move Shawn’s parents and then hit the state fair.

  8. Curveball Production Bottom of the Notebook Episode

    There are always topics that don’t make a particular podcast. René and Shawn seamlessly bring these random pieces together in this episode.

  9. Curveball Production Shawn and Noah's Excellent Adventure Episode

    René guides Shawn through his travels in Vietnam

  10. Curveball Production Greatest Inventions Episode

    It takes a bit, but after René and Shawn talk Savannah Bananas, they get into some of the great, and not so great, inventions ever created.

  11. Curveball Production Consumer Report Episode

    René and Shawn sit on the dock and discuss restaurant ripoffs, name brands and medication.

  12. Curveball Production Laws of the Land Episode

    René and Shawn take a look at various “laws”, Murphy’s et al, that provide guidance in life.

  13. Curveball Production Another From The Road Episode

    If there was ever a podcast to listen to in the background, this is it. René and Shawn are again miles apart but still committed to the podcast. Enjoy their ramblings about KFC, ice creams bars and more!

  14. Curveball Production What The Flock Is Going On Episode

    René and Shawn look into two new technologies watching over us, Flock and SignalTrace, and what it means.

  15. Curveball Production Watch Me Pull A Rabbit Outta My Hat Episode

    René and Shawn bring Bullwinkle into the conversation and add a World Cup rant

  16. Curveball Production Happy 250th Birthday America

    René and Shawn talk Aldi, give another World Cup update and wish you all a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday.

  17. Curveball Production It’s Amazon Prime Day Episode

    René and Shawn give yet another World Cup marketing update and then work their way from a book fair to the backstory of Amazon.

  18. Curveball Production Live Via Zoom Episode

    René and Shawn don’t let a thousand miles deter them from bringing you plenty of curveballs. A presidential suite, a bull in a china shop, a comedian, and a shark tank all make the cut in this episode.

  19. Curveball Production GOOOAAALLL!!! Episode

    As the World Cup comes to North America, René and Shawn dive into what it take to host this very large and very lucrative event.

  20. Curveball Production Paid Family Leave Episode

    René and Shawn discuss the pros and cons of this new law in Minnesota from the perspective of employers and employees.

  21. Curveball Production We’re Here To Pump You Up Episode

    René and Shawn are once again on the dock discussing everything from prepping, to the Mini State Fair, to Growth Hormones.

  22. Curveball Production Five Star First Class Episode

    René and Shawn decide to redo the hotel rating system.

  23. Curveball Production What Is My Dominos Password Episode

    René and Shawn dig into the evolution of cyber security, passwords and multi-factor authentication.

  24. Curveball Production Disruption Is Relative Episode

    From Spirit Airlines, to no TV on-board, to losing your phone, René and Shawn discuss traumatic events, more for some than others. And René has another ChatGPT story.

  25. Curveball Production The Science of Luck Episode

    Is luck random or do we create our own luck? René and Shawn sit by the pool and ponder what it means to be lucky.

  26. Curveball Production More Hot Takes Episode

    René and Shawn explore the latest hot takes, whore birds, and bathhouses.

  27. Curveball Production When AI Goes Awry Episode

    René and Shawn discuss about what to do when ChatGPT doesn’t quite get it right.

  28. Curveball Production Where Do We Find The Time Episode

    In our 4th Anniversary episode, René and Shawn discuss juggling balls and burning gas and doing both while keeping a level of sanity.

  29. Curveball Production Don't Feed Us After Midnight Episode

    In this episode, René and Shawn attempt to get out of their comfort zone while discussing gremlins and March Madness.

  30. Curveball Production Twins Baseball with John Bonnes Episode

    John Bonnes is back on the podcast to fill us in on Twins Spring Training and what to look forward to in 2026.

  31. Curveball Production Live From Spring Training Episode

    René and Shawn hit the Cactus League in Phoenix to visit her kid and take in the sights. And Waymos.

  32. Curveball Production Live Long and Prosper Episode

    René and Shawn discuss the difference between lifespan and healthspan and what living long means in 2026.

  33. Curveball Production What’s in Your Coffee? Episode

    René introduces Shawn to Punch Monkey and hotel no-nos. And why we care.

  34. Curveball Production Gives You WIINGS Episode

    René and Shawn revisit frivolous lawsuits including Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Bull and the City of San Francisco.

  35. Curveball Production Are We Working Smarter Episode

    Are we not as smart as we once were, or are we just smarter in a different way? René and Shawn take a look at IQ, memory and hands-free driving.

  36. Curveball Production February Favorites Episode

    The shortest month of the year gets extra love as René and Shawn have a passionate discussion about random February topics.

  37. Curvevall Production What in the Wordle Episode

    Whether you are a Wordle pro or haven’t even heard of it, this episode is for you. René and Shawn discuss the viral on-line word game played by millions around the world.

  38. Curveball Production Hello AI My Old Friend Episode

    René and Shawn tackle a home improvement project, with an AI assist.

  39. Curveball Production Cold Temps, Hot Takes Episode

    It started with an Oreo. René and Shawn share their opinions on a variety of hot takes.

  40. Curveball Production A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Declutter Episode

    Does decluttering your physical space help declutter your mind? What are the pitfalls and possibilities of a mind full of stuff. René and Shawn attempt to offer guidance in Part 2 of the decluttering journey.

  41. Curveball Production Out With the Old Episode

    What is the right amount of clutter? Is there a best way to declutter? René and Shawn resolve to tackle the topic.

  42. Curveball Production Running on Empty Episode

    René and Shawn talk fuel economy and saving money on gas purchases as well as look forward to baseball and the Olympics.

  43. Curveball Production No Grey Area Here Episode

    The controversy of color. From Pantone to paint, believe it or not René and Shawn have an opinion.

  44. Curveball Production Pepsi, Planes, and Bad Ideas Episode

    René and Shawn wax nostalgic over commercials in the 90s and dig into one of the great moments in the Cola Wars.

  45. Curveball Production A Cup of Coffee Episode

    René and Shawn take an interesting look into Starbucks and their workers.

  46. Curveball Production Would You Buy a Woolly Mammoth? Episode

    René and Shawn talk Target, clones and the richest person in history.

  47. Curveball Production So You Think You Know November Episode

    From Apple Jacks to guillotines, René and Shawn talk about comings and goings of November.

  48. Curveball Production The True Cost of Convenience Episode

    René and Shawn discuss whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze.

  49. Curveball Production Barkley Marathon Episode

    If you haven’t heard of it, you are not alone. René and Shawn give you a peek through the briar at one of the most secretive ultramarathons.

  50. Curveball Production Gooseberry Falls Episode

    René and Shawn take a pause from their hike to talk about the state park and believe it or not, AI

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shawn and René will be providing interesting, entertaining and sometimes provocative content. Each episode will be its own curveball, much like the curveballs life throws us each day.

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Curveball Production

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How many episodes does Curveball Production have?

Curveball Production currently has 226 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Curveball Production about?

Shawn and René will be providing interesting, entertaining and sometimes provocative content. Each episode will be its own curveball, much like the curveballs life throws us each day.

How often does Curveball Production release new episodes?

Curveball Production publishes regularly with 226 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.

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Curveball Production is created and hosted by Curveball Production.
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