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Dust. Wind. Dude.
by Dustin Walker
Bill & Ted famously time traveled and wowed Socrates with this absolute nugget; “All we are is dust in the wind, dude.” Welcome to that funny spot in the middle of the philosophical pool where the floor starts transitioning to the deep end but you can still touch the bottom. www.dust-wind-dude.com
Episodes
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You Have A Little Something On Your Upper Lip
Movember is all about raising awareness surrounding mental health and men's health issues. Here's a quick summary about why it matters so much for me personally and how you can also get involved. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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My Brief Career As A Luchador
I was one mistaken for a luchador while traveling internationally. It was a brief moment of fame and I think I liked it. Dust. Wind. Dude is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude.…
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Viking Strong With Lloyd Kenwright
Our guest in this episode is Lloyd Kenwright, owner of Valhalla Training Academy in Liverpool, England. He walks us through his journey from garage mechanic, to helicopter pilot, to total hardcore owner of a Viking inspired fitness center. Steel mace workouts, lifting stones, and going on voyages...
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Musical Journeys With Kathleen
Our guest in this episode is Kathleen, a singer-songwriter who has roots in Appalachia and a sense of adventure as she has traveled all across the globe. She shares some of her musical journey with us and her thoughts on songwriting, musical inspiration, and what it takes to get your content out...
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5 Star Rated
Do we tend to make decisions on what we consume based primarily on the opinions of total strangers? Or do we put our fate into the hands of the All-Knowing Algorithm? Think back to the last time you stepped into a restaurant without knowing a single thing about it. What was the last book you read...
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Rainbow Land With Katy Haile
Katy Haile is the owner and curator of the largest Rainbow Brite collection in the world. We had the pleasure of taking a tour of Katy's museum and we were instantly swept up in amazing 1980's nostalgia. Katy talks about the joys and challenges of being a collector and diehard fan of any…
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Tweeting With Kindness With Lauren Hottinger
Not only does Lauren Hottinger star on the D&D actual play podcast, Intelligence Check, she also gardens, hand draws maps, sings, and is one of the kindest, most generous people you will meet on Twitter. We had a blast getting to know her and discussing how one can stay positive and kind in a...
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Woodworking with Carson Leavitt
Carson is a woodworker, mom of 3, and Etsy shop owner. She fell in love with woodworking after taking some introductory courses and is now creating everything from interior design pieces to an entire bed! In this episode she tells her tale of finding creativity through theater and now being able…
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Rebrand to Bards College
The Hoopy Frood is now called Bards College. What exactly is a Bard? Why college? You're probably thinking, "I am so done with school and don't want to suffer through more by way of podcast. Ick!" Don't you fret, this is all about storytelling, tales of real life adventure, and the skills and...
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Dungeon Master's Guide
2021 is already shaping up to be yet another dynamic and wild year. With so much disagreement and division in the air, we turn to the D&D Dungeon Master's Guide to help us hopefully navigate towards some civility. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Kid Check In
Now that we've wrapped up the craziness that was 2020, I thought it would be fun to get some perspective from my teenage boys. I interviewed my sons, Gibson and Crew, to get their feedback on how the year shaped up. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Dunbar's Number
Can we really have too many people in our social circles? We chat about Dunbar's Number and come up with some ideas on how to implement it in our personal digital societies. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Sweat With Swagger
Summer time means sun, heat, and smiles. However, some of us deal with a little thing that can only be explained as sweat glands on maximum overdrive. Let's explore, for science! Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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To The Records Room!
We are all in quarantine during this global pandemic! Looking for something to do? I chat with Katie Norris to get some ideas that will keep you busy while also benefits multiple generations. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Self Reflection
Time to talk about those pesky goals that I have or have not been keeping up with since the beginning of the year. Specifically, I've been creating more content, but yet this podcast seems to be taking a place on the backburner. Let's get to the bottom of this. Also, let's talk about my new web...
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Superpowers!
Aunt Wendi joins me to discuss some more approaches to New Year's Resolutions. Also, is there something that happens all the time with you that seems to be slightly more than coincidence. Witchcraft? Untapped superpower? Pure hokum? Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at...
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Robot Overlords
How can we use automation to help us with those pesky New Year's Resolutions? Also, we need to get to the bottom of a few unknown mysteries of science. Why? For science! Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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November's Flavor Savers
I've got beef with a certain parody celebrity out there and it's time the truth is revealed. Also, some really easy ways to help donate to a great cause this November by joining The Hoopy Frood Movember Team. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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The Internet Of Tomorrow
You have more power than you may think in determining how the internet will look and feel tomorrow, in a year, or in 10 years. But it all starts with our button clicks today. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Level Up!
Today I'm talking through my thoughts on The Hoopy Frood v2.0. Well, maybe it's more like v1.2 because it's not a COMPLETE overhaul. Either way, I will walk you through some ideas I'd like to implement into future episodes as well as my redesigned website. It's gonna be a grand adventure and I…
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Serial Hobbyist
My sister, Chelsea Flagg joins me this week to talk about our shared tendency to "try on" several different hobbies. Is this in direct contradiction to last week's episode about sticktoitiveness?! Well, we're gonna do our darndest to figure that out. We also talk about her latest book, Tinsey...
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Sticktoitiveness
Does the barrage of new devices, apps, platforms, upgrades, and choices out there make it hard for us to stick to long-term goals and future planning? I don't know, I can't make up my mind! Let's work this week to bring back that good ole concept of sticktoitiveness and reach the finish line,...
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I've Got Worms
Vermiculturist Cinda Williams walks us through the benefits and awesomeness that come from raising your own bucket full o' worms. Ready to take your composting and recycling to Hoopy Frood levels? This episode is for you. Rhonda Sherman is a leading authority on vermicompsting from NC State...
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Introvert/Extrovert
I'm joined by my wife Riley for a discussion on how we have navigated through 16 years of marriage with me being an extrovert and her an introvert. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Let's Get Physical
Is personalized nutrition the way to health and happiness? Only one way to find out. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Parenthood
Happy Father's Day! This week I'll be sharing some thoughts about parenthood and being a father as well as some updates on past Hoopy Frood challenges. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Yacht Rock
A good Hoopy Frood keeps an open ear for amazing music. I've got some thoughts one style in particular and it even comes with another duet with Siri. I'll also talk about a new, at-home, gut health test I'm going to be taking. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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Jurassic Small-Confined-Space
Summer is right around the corner and for some that means summer jobs are also right around the corner. One of my first summer jobs had me briefly feeling like I was trapped in a tiny little park overrun by tiny little dinosaurs. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at...
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Think Geek
Geek is the new black. It's a GREAT time to be a geek! The cinematic world of superheroes is bursting with goodness, comic book stores are plentiful, and D20's are rolling all crits. However, can you truly call yourself a geek these days if the things that are now wildly popular and mainstream…
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Luchador!
Happy Mother's Day! This week I'll take you through that time I was mistaken for a famous Mexican wrestler. Also, a new co-host tries to butt in on the conversation, but we end up making it work and diving into a sing-along. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at www.dust-wind-dude.com/subscribe
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May The Fourth Be With You
In celebration of May the 4th, we are talking everything Star Wars. I am joined by Aunt Wendi and my son Crew. What makes Star Wars special? Are we running into Star Wars universe burnout? And, we play a little kiss, marry, kill with Star Wars characters. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at...
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Tales From The Bard
Robert Frost once said, "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." At one point I just cranked out some poems cuz I was a bored teenager. Join me as I wax poetic. I’ll also share additional thoughts on romance novels. Fantastico. Get full access to Dust....
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My Aunt Wendi
Let's follow up on last week's "Woo!" sound and hear some of our audience suggestions. I'd also like to introduce you to my Aunt Wendi as we discuss voice acting, self-serve machines, and drop a shameless plug for an amazing book. Get full access to Dust. Wind. Dude. at...
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Ready For Launch
What is a Hoopy Frood you ask? What will the podcast be about? How did I find myself on this page? How am I still reading this? All of your questions will be answered shortly. Join me as we embark on a wild new journey. Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed! Get full access to Dust. Wind....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bill & Ted famously time traveled and wowed Socrates with this absolute nugget; “All we are is dust in the wind, dude.” Welcome to that funny spot in the middle of the philosophical pool where the floor starts transitioning to the deep end but you can still touch the bottom.
www.dust-wind-dude.com
HOSTED BY
Dustin Walker
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