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Pondering Monkeys Podcast
by Blair Patton and Carden Moore
This weekly podcast takes a look at our world from the view of two ordinary guys who happen to think there is a funny side to about most anything. Not that they have any more answers than the next person, but it is their opinion that they can find a humorous spin on many of the issues facing those of us on this planet today. They will also discuss topics which may not have a funny side, but that offer great conversation. Basically, this podcast is the product of their desire to examine and comment on virtually any topic that happens to catch their attention...which really does not narrow it down at all. Blair Patton and Carden Moore make up the duo that is Pondering monkeys. Armed with the driest of humor and wandering minds, there is really no place this podcast cannot go. So, if you feel like a ride on the abstract humor bus and want to learn a few things along the way, by all means make yourself comfortable join the conversation.
Episodes
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Pondering What‘s In The News- You Just Can‘t Make This Stuff Up!
Let's have some fun with Episode 49. Scanning the news across the globe,Blair and Carden find some hilarious stories that are just asking to be told. Parrots that swear, houseflys that blow up houses, or hippos that are people, these are true stories ripped from the headlines. For some laughs and…
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Pondering the Metaverse - What the hell is the Metaverse?
Episode 48 welcomes back Carden from his hiatus. Then, the guys jump right into the Metaverse...well, not literally. If you are still not sure what the Metaverse is, then you are in the right place. The guys break it down in excruciating detail, and discuss the future as Mark Zuckerberg sees it....
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Pondering Being Positive In A World Of Negative
Did you ever wonder why it seems like the only news is bad news? That we are surrounded by negative influences in our daily lives each and every day? Well, the fact is, we are. We are subjected daily to media machines that are tuned to feed us mostly the bad news, because frankly, good news…
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Pondering Inflation and How To Make Your Money Grow
Episode 46 is all about facing the rampant inflation that is gripping the world. How do you keep your money safe and how do you make it grow? Blair discusses options to keep your money from depreciating in a savings account. Crypto Currency could be the new lifeline for people to invest in and…
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Pondering A Chapter Of My Youth....and Why I Gave Up Smoking At Age Eleven
What does a three legged deer, a skunk, a one room school house and cigarettes have in common? Well, tune in and find out. Blair takes a trip down memory lane for episode 45. With Carden on a hiatus, Blair goes lone wolf and visits an amazing time of his childhood. Known now as "The Craig Years"…
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Pondering Fatherhood
Episode 44 is all about being a dad. Blair and his oldest son and guest-host, Kade Patton, talk about Kade's soon-to-be introduction into fatherhood. Kade's wife Jaimi is due this February with their first child. Blair shares his experiences raising 3 kids, and also shares some of the many…
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Pondering all Things Music
The guys welcome back pop-culture sidekick Kade Patton, to delve into all things music. Music plays such a huge part in peoples lives and it is fun to reminisce about the music we loved while growing up. All the guys are musical with Carden playing guitar, Blair playing drums and guitar, and Kade...
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Becoming an Entrepreneur With Best Selling Author, John Meese
Episode 42 is all about harnessing those inner desires to start your own business. John Meese has been helping budding entrepreneurs get their foot in the door for years. He has even written a book on the subject, "Survive And Thrive", in an effort to help people get started owning their own...
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Lets Talk About Inventing Stuff With Blair
Episode 41 is Blair's chance to talk all about inventing. Blair has been an inventor most of his life, but finally got serious about it in 1998. Since that time he has invented over a dozen rehabilitation products, numerous other devices, written 3 patents and consulted with numerous other…
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Nerd-Out With Carden About Running
Episode 40 is a Nerd-Out episode. What is that you ask? It is when one of the guys pick a topic and completely nerd-out about it. So, for Pondering Monkey's first nerd-out episode, Carden goes in-depth about running. He loves running and wants to share how he got started and why he encourages...
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Pondering The Paranormal With Dr. Kristine Sumner PHD
Episode 39 is unlike any episode they've done before. The guys take a step into the unknown world of paranormal investigations with investigator Kristine Sumner. Kristine is part of a paranormal investigation team called Soul Sisters Paranormal. Kristine shares some incredible stories and...
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Pondering The Importance of Finding Balance in Life
Episode 38 is all about balance... balance in life that is. Blair and Carden have a serious conversation about the importance and difficulty of finding balance and equilibrium in life. With all that life throws at each one of us, it can be hard to keep a sense of what really matters most. It is a...
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Finding Your Own Success With Author, Robert Raymond Riopel
In episode 37 we are joined by international best selling author Robert Raymond Riopel. Robert has dedicated over twenty years of his life to helping people achieve greater success in their lives. Whether it is finding financial freedom, or just improving the overall quality of life, Robert wants...
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Pondering All About Home Remodels
Episode 36 is the third and final episode about housing. Home remodeling is the topic and Blair and Carden discuss many aspects. Carden talks about a major remodel project which transformed his home from blah to awesome, and the impact it had with he and his family. Blair talks about some of the...
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Buying A House In Todays Real Estate Chaos
In episode 35 the guys continue with the second of a three part series on housing. This week they welcome Drew Sawyers to talk about his recent experience of buying a home. Drew and his wife recently purchased a home outside of Dallas, Texas. The experience has left them both relieved and...
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Pondering Building A Home- Some Tips to Make the Process Easier
Episode 34 is the first in a series of podcasts dedicated to housing. In this episode, the guys discuss new home construction. Blair has been a licensed General Contractor for several years and been involved in residential construction for over 20 years. Whether doing remodels or building from…
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Pondering TV Shows We Grew Up Watching
In episode 33, the guys welcome back our favorite pop-culture sidekick, Kade Patton to discuss tv shows that we grew up watching. In a fun hearted flashback, they talk about the iconic shows in the era of their youth. From the Brady Bunch to Seinfield, these are the shows that defined the times....
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Pondering Teaching and Education With Chuck Gameon
For episode 32, the guys welcome Chuck Gameon to talk about his 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator in the US school systems. Chuck talks about many aspects of how teaching and education have changed and evolved since the time he started, thirty one years ago. With the advent…
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The Crazy Life of a Social Media Content Creator with Josh Horton
In episode 31, the guys welcome Josh Horton to the show. Josh is a full time content creator for several social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. With over 3 million followers, Josh shares with us how he got started as a content creator. He began as a professional juggler…
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Twister Fever- Texas Storm Chaser Chelsea Burnett Talks Tornados and Storm Chasing
In episode 30, the guys welcome Texas Storm Chasers member, Chelsea Burnett. Chelsea has been an active storm chaser and member of The Texas Storm Chasers for many years. She talks about what it is to chase tornados and thunderstorms for the love of it. Chelsea describes some of her fantastic...
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Pondering Starting A Small Business Today
In episode 29, Carden and Blair talk about how and why to start your own small business. Blair has been a serial entrepreneur for many years having started 8 different businesses in the last 20 years. He goes through his own method for planning and starting a small business from the ground up. If...
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Our Fascinating Friends the Honey bees with Dr. Scarlett Howard PHD
There is a lot of buzz about episode 28. For good reason, as we have the wonderful Dr. Scarlett Howard PHD with us to tell us all about our friends the honey bees. Dr. Howard is a Post Doctorate Fellow working in the Symonds Lab at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Howard has been...
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Some Serious Talk About Sleep- With Jesse David Cook M.S.
In episode 27, the guys welcome Jesse David Cook M.S. for a great discussion about sleep. Jesse is a Clinical Psychology PHD student at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and a Sleep Research Society Trainee Member at Large. Jesse has spent years studying many aspects of human sleep and the...
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Pondering Our Relationships With Other People with guest Jenna Moore LCPC
In episode 26, Jenna Moore returns to have a great discussion on the relationships people have with other people. Whether it is a co-worker, friend, supervisor or spouse, Jenna discusses how to have healthy relationships. She also discusses how to handle toxic relationships and what to watch out...
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Pondering Life Lessons- A Conversation About the Journey Through Life and What We Learn Along the Way.
In episode 25, the guys welcome back Kade Patton and for the first time on the show, Sayer Patton. The four of them have a great conversation about the lessons they have learned from the journey through life. Each person shares introspection and takeaways from these lessons. A meaningful...
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The Dream Doctor Returns- Dr. Tony Zadra Talks Nightmares
In episode 24, the guys welcome back Dr. Tony Zadra, also known as The Dream Doctor. Tony gives a very in depth look at nightmares. From what causes them, to which people are most susceptible to have them, Dr. Zadra offers a fascinating look at a dream occurrence that affects millions. He also...
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Coping With Devastating Loss- Picking Up the Pieces with Annie Olson
In episode 23, the guys give a warm welcome to Annie Olson. Annie shares her story of the devastating loss of her older brother Trevor, when he was only 22 years old. She takes us through that time in her life that led to depression, anxiety and having to come to terms with losing someone so…
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Pondering The Universe With Dr. Kelly Cline PHD
In episode 22, the guys have a fascinating discussion about our universe with Dr. Kelly Cline. Dr. Cline is a professor of Mathematics, Astronomy, and Astro Physics at Carroll College. Curious about black holes and other mysteries of the universe? Dr. Cline breaks it down in understandable…
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Pondering The First 20 Episodes of Pondering Monkeys- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.....and The Hilarious
In Episode 21, Blair and Carden reflect on and celebrate their first 20 episodes. Talking about the ups and downs of podcasting, and sharing some of their favorite moments, the guys share how much they enjoy doing the show and look forward to the future. So, join us for a fun flashback episode…
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If You Think You've Had a Bad Day....Chase Dellwo's Incredible True Story Of Surviving a Grizzly Bear Attack
This week in episode 20, we welcome an amazing person who shares his even more amazing story of a near death encounter with a Grizzly Bear in Montana. Chase Dellwo shares his story of the Grizzly Bear attack that nearly killed him. This first hand account of what happened that day, and the long...
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Living On The Edge- The True Story of One Man's Struggle In Life
In Episode 19, the guys welcome Lance Patton to share his story, and what a story it is. From adolescent struggles with ADHD and depression, to being shot and almost killed when he was 17. Lance shares his story of being addicted to painkillers and alcohol and living on the streets surviving...
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Pondering Anxiety and Couples Therapy with Jenna Moore LCPC
In this episode, the guys welcome Clinical Counselor Jenna Moore. Jenna discusses anxiety disorders and options for people who may be dealing with anxiety or related stress. She also discusses couples therapy and give some very good advice for keeping relationships healthy. Jenna has been a...
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Pondering Things That Blow Your Mind
In episode 17, the guys follow up last weeks fascinating visit with Pete Howard about UFOs and cattle mutilations, and discuss other topics that blow their minds. From time travel to the Simulation Theory, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Guest Kade Patton also joins in on the…
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The Mystery Cattle Mutilations and UFO Sightings with Sheriff Pete Howard
In Episode 16. the guys welcome Pete Howard to the show to discuss his involvement in the mysterious cattle mutilations and UFO sightings in Montana. Pete was the Teton County sheriff in 1974-1988. It was during that time that cattle mutilations and many UFO sightings were reported in a small…
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Pondering Dreaming and Lucid Dreams with Dr. Antonio Zadra
In Episode 15, the guys interview Dr. Antonio Zadra. Dr. Zadra is a sleep scientist who specializes in dreams and sleep disorders. He is a published author of two books, "When Brains Dream" and "The Dream Keepers". Dr. Zadra offers incredible insight into what it is to dream, and specifically…
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Pondering favorite MOVIES....and the MissionTo Mars
In episode 14, the guys welcome back Kade Patton to discuss everything movies. Scary movies, funny movies, awful movies...they talk about them all. Carden also adds an interesting tidbit about the recent mission to mars...which of course starts a discussion on, you guessed it, the mission to…
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Pondering Kids and Sports....and Poisonous Tree Frogs
In Episode 13, Carden shares with us the wonderful Kambo Cleanse. Everyone will love to hear about using a toxic tree frog to induce intense vomiting and diarrhea. Next, they have a discussion about the aspects of kids and sports from both a parental and coaching perspective. Relax, sit back and...
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The Importance of Empathy and Hope In Our Lives
In Episode 12, the guys complain about life in -25 degree weather, contemplate life on a deserted island, and get serious with a conversation about having both empathy and hope in our lives. Blair and Carden give some serious thought to how easy it is to lose sight of our blessings, and forget…
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The GameStop Trading Frenzy From The Inside Out- Greed or Desperation?
In episode 11, the guys chat about a man who received a face and arm transplant, another recent UFO sighting and delve into the Reddit GameStop trading frenzy that has erupted the past month. Blair spent the last week on the front lines of the Reddit- Wall Street Bets fueled trading mania. He…
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Making Better Eating Easy....and some UFO talk
In episode 10, the guys chat about a recent UFO sighting in Charlotte, NC. Also, this is the second part of a two part series on working out and eating better. Carden shares his trials with fad diets and what he eventually found that works. Blair tries to simplify better eating by outlining what…
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Big Boy Undies and Getting A Workout Mindset
In episode 9, Carden reveals his plan to potty train his 3 year old son. Apparently, it will be really easy and in a show of confidence, he has already thrown out remaining diapers. Good luck with that... Also in this episode, they finally dedicate a podcast to talk about working out, and the…
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Here Come the Drugs- Pondering Legalized Marijuana
In this episode, the guys share their views on the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Montana. Blair and Carden open up about their personal experiences with pot, and other recreational drugs. They also discuss Oregons recent radical shift in its drug laws and policies. So, grab a…
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Video Games Evolution-This Isn't Pong Anymore....
The guys welcome their first guest, Kade Patton, to talk about how video games have evolved in their lives from childhood to adulthood. They also make a very convincing case that video games are not a bad thing, and their wives should be glad they don't golf instead. So, dust off your Atari 2600...
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Kiddie Technology, Christmas Rundown, Covid 19 Vaccine and Adios 2020!!
In episode 6, the guys give thanks to their listeners. Pondering Monkeys now has listeners in several countries. A huge thank you to all listeners who have happened to find our podcast. We hope you continue to listen as Pondering Monkey grows. Carden then talks about introducing technology to his...
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Holiday Workouts , Baked Goods and Social Influencers
In this episode, Blair and Carden chat about the challenge that is maintaining a workout and eating program over the holidays. Then, they ponder on the topic of social influencers, and debate whether or not influencing is an actual career path.
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The Beard Authority, cattle mutilations, UFOs and aliens.
Well, this episode covers quite an array of subject matter. Blair and Carden create the Beard Authority. This will become the ultimate authority for who is allowed to grow beards, and who will be forever banned. Then, they address the hot topic of cattle mutilations coupled with the ever popular...
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Pondering Thoughts on Eating Right and College Debt
Once again, Blair and Carden cover a range of topics, some intended, some spontaneous. In this episode they discuss the challenges of eating right, and the huge issue of college debt. Carden speaks from experience as his college debt crisis shaped his whole life path to where it is today.
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Looking Back at the High School Experience
In this weeks episode, Blair and Carden look back at their high school experience. Discussing the good and bad points of high school then, and also the impact of social media on high school today.
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Pondering Monkeys Episode 1
This is the maiden voyage into the vast podcast world. Blair Patton and Carden Moore launch their first episode of Pondering Monkeys Podcast. This episode is really more of an introduction of the two hosts, so people will know a little more about them. They discuss their own lives and what…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This weekly podcast takes a look at our world from the view of two ordinary guys who happen to think there is a funny side to about most anything. Not that they have any more answers than the next person, but it is their opinion that they can find a humorous spin on many of the issues facing those of us on this planet today. They will also discuss topics which may not have a funny side, but that offer great conversation. Basically, this podcast is the product of their desire to examine and comment on virtually any topic that happens to catch their attention...which really does not narrow it down at all. Blair Patton and Carden Moore make up the duo that is Pondering monkeys. Armed with the driest of humor and wandering minds, there is really no place this podcast cannot go. So, if you feel like a ride on the abstract humor bus and want to learn a few things along the way, by all means make yourself comfortable join the conversation.
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This weekly podcast takes a look at our world from the view of two ordinary guys who happen to think there is a funny side to about most anything. Not that they have any more answers than the next person, but it is their opinion that they can find a humorous spin on many of the issues facing those...
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