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Turtle Speed!

by Alan Jordan

The doctor is in — and he's in no hurry. Join Dr. Bob, a Russian tortoise and self-proclaimed expert on "the slow art of living well," as he explores life's big questions and small joys, like why people rush, what gets missed along the way, and finding comfort in quiet presence and simple rituals like drinking tea.

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Episodes

  1. The Basking Rock (The Case For Doing Nothing)

    Send us Fan Mail You can be busy, responsible, and capable and still be running on fumes. We start with a confession that sounds almost rebellious: doing nothing on purpose. Not scrolling, not half-watching, not “resting” while secretly building a to-do list, but real stillness. Then we explain…

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  2. The Romaine Revelation: Why the Journey Makes the Bite Better

    Send us Fan Mail The same romaine leaf can taste fine or unforgettable, and the only thing that changes is the walk you take to reach it. I’m Dr. Bob, a turtle with a doctorate and a suspiciously strong opinion about lettuce, and I’ve been running a very serious experiment from my basking rock:...

  3. Hello, My Dears!

    Send us Fan Mail Turtle Speed | Season 1, Episode 2 Episode Title: Hello, My Dears! Host: Dr. Bob Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Bob—a 30-year-old Russian tortoise living in a custom bookcase-turned-habitat—introduces himself, his backstory, and his unique philosophy on life. From shedding...

  4. Turtle Speed Introduction: Tea, Time, and Tranquility with Dr. Bob

    Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Bob, a Russian tortoise and self-declared doctor of the slow art of living, as he invites listeners to pull up a log and settle in. With gentle humor and timeless perspective, he contrasts human hurry—rushing to work, gulping tea, texting frantically—with the calm...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The doctor is in — and he's in no hurry. Join Dr. Bob, a Russian tortoise and self-proclaimed expert on "the slow art of living well," as he explores life's big questions and small joys, like why people rush, what gets missed along the way, and finding comfort in quiet presence and simple rituals like drinking tea.

HOSTED BY

Alan Jordan

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What is Turtle Speed! about?

The doctor is in — and he's in no hurry. Join Dr. Bob, a Russian tortoise and self-proclaimed expert on "the slow art of living well," as he explores life's big questions and small joys, like why people rush, what gets missed along the way, and finding comfort in quiet presence and simple rituals...

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Turtle Speed! is created and hosted by Alan Jordan.
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