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By With Ross

📍Mexico City, Mexico

This is an audio log of my travels, things I'm reading, epiphanies, and conversations with interesting people I meet along the way.

Episode topics tend to fall into the categories of travel, tech, biographies, or business.

I do this because I enjoy it.
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From Mexico City to Afghanistan - Elmer

With RossMay 10, 2023

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From Mexico City to Afghanistan - Elmer

From Mexico City to Afghanistan - Elmer

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing Elmer

1:20 Skateboarding

4:20 Elmer's business

25:35 Elmer's job

26:11 Building the largest Embassy in the world

28:40 Safety Standards in Mexico

31:55 Is the US Government a good employer?

34:07 Afghanistan

37:57 His Job in Afghanistan

39:31 Living Conditions in Kabul

42:03 Artillery Attacks

44:05 Suicide Bombers

45:25 Working Conditions

45:35 The Food - Gaining 8 kilgrams

48:19 Nepali Gurkhas

52:36 Was it controversial to go to Afghanistan?

57:22 Is it popular to join the Mexican Military?

May 10, 202358:47
Six Months in Mexico City: An Update

Six Months in Mexico City: An Update

Mexico City is amazing. Six months in and I never want to leave.

May 01, 202316:14
The Rapid Iteration Cycle of AI

The Rapid Iteration Cycle of AI

Show title and notes, generated by AI:
There are new use cases for AI emerging every single day, improving at an unprecedented rate, according to the host. AI tools are capable of debugging code or suggesting ways to improve it, as well as walking users through a variety of tasks, such as setting up Facebook, Google or YouTube ads. It's aiding the development of useful code and increasing productivity for a variety of industries.

Timestamps:
[00:01:15] AI aiding in code writing.
[00:05:10] Chat GPT buys groceries.
[00:07:40] AI avatars forming relationships.
[00:11:25] Pew study article.

Keywords/Topics Mentioned:
ChatGPT, Facebook, Google, YouTube, Upwork, Wikipedia, David Ogilvie, Warren Buffett, AI, Apple Notes, Google Keep, Evernote, Notion, app store, Instacart, Aman Reshi, Pakistani, Chinese, Italian, recipes, dietary restrictions, alcohol, pork, dairy, breakfast, lunch, dinner, calories, grocery shopping, Stanford, Westworld, HBO, robots, avatars, memories, personalities, identities, relationships, dating, business, politics, policies, lost jobs, Reddit, Mid Journey, Dali, AutoGPT, Mexico City, $15.7 trillion, global economy, labor productivity, chatbot, agents, Pew Research Center, podcast.
Apr 20, 202311:40
Fun with GPT
Mar 27, 202316:47
The AI Gardener

The AI Gardener

Linus Ekenstam's Tweet:

If it’s not clear yet, this is what I think will happen soon. Every major tech company except Apple has announced their own LLM. Apple has spent years perfecting their on-device neural engine. Capable of some absolutely insane operations. Loads of compute in a small and energy efficient form factor. With M1, M2 & soon M3 the neural engine is even more powerful than their A series mobile chipsets. While we currently need the cloud to run ChatGPT and it’s clunky, I think Apple is going to blow everyone out of the water here. Both on desktop class hardware and mobile. I think Apple will be launching their own secure and private LLM that runs on device (edge compute). And when necessary it offloads more heavy workloads to a cloud based LLM that’s optimized for heavier tasks. So we will initially have some hybrid system. Personal, with tight hardware and software integration, this AI will be omnipresent. Apple will probably use this to sell a lot of new hardware that they claim is needed to run this. They will make a lot of money. For me the LLM’s will form the new protocol level technology upon which most new software will be built. We will have to re-wire our core understanding about what an application is. Single-use apps will be a huge thing. If you need to solve a unique problem, and nobody has ever done software for that because not enough market. With an LLM even a problem with only one user, will be doable, enter your ask, and code gets written, problem gets solved. Runtime ends, app dies. Done. Single use apps are born. It’s hard to predict or try to understand how the world will look just 10 years from today. It will be very different, we have passed the inflection point, the rocket engines have been lit. We’ve taken off. Add to all the above that every single field, category and market will be disrupted at the same time. And not only with text/coding but with any multi-media we have. Images, video & audio. Anything we can come up with can and will be enhanced or disrupted by AI. Once we got more people that will have their AI A-ha moment the rate of change and adoption will continue to increase. This will continue until we have global access and coverage. People will get left behind, and this will be one of the most important things to try to combat. Having a 0% left behind policy. We need to make sure AI benefits all. We’re living through a paradigm shift, and we’re witness to a new protocol level technology. We’re seeing it arrive in real-time and most people have no clue about what’s about to happen. I’m not an AI alarmist, I’m an AI gardener, and optimist. We will have time to adapt. Not as long as we had during the Industrial Revolution, but enough time to make sure we have a chance at a positive outcome. We’re moving away from the Information Age into the Age of Intelligence. With unlimited access to intelligence anywhere, anytime. - Linus Ekenstam

Mar 25, 202308:48
Second Interview with GPT
Mar 24, 202315:27
American Samoa to Yellowstone - An Interview with Milo
Mar 06, 202320:32
Interview with GPT

Interview with GPT

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Today I sat down with the incredible GPT. GPT is perhaps the most sought after being on the planet right now so it was an incredible honor to get some of her time. She explained her work, aspirations, and shared a couple jokes along the way.

She promised to come back on the show. Anything you'd like me to ask her next time?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introducing GPT

0:28 - What she does and how she does it

1:44 - GPT's training regimen

2:49 - How GPT has been volunteering in the community

4:00 - Are you going to replace all human jobs?

5:30 - She doesn't swing a hammer or operate a forklift

6:58 - Helping people launch businesses

7:55 - Partnering with Microsoft

9:30 - Plans for working with Bing

10:45 - Are you a Google killer?

11:49 - Favorite Benjamin Franklin anecdotes

12:58 - Benjamin Franklin's opinion on AI

14:01 - Predictions for 2023

16:34 - Five year goals

17:27 - Helping millions of people

17:54 - Similarities to the iPhone


Jan 14, 202319:53
Apology for Printers

Apology for Printers

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Commentary on Benjamin Franklin's incredible 1731 essay, Apology for Printers. This is a "standing apology" for anything Franklin ever did that could offend anyone. Brilliant.

Cover art generated by Dall-E AI

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:54 - Parable of the father, son, and holy donkey

Jan 12, 202303:43
Buridan's Donkey

Buridan's Donkey

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Cover art generated by Dall-e using the prompt: donkey standing between hay and a trough of water


Buridan’s Donkey is a tale about a donkey standing halfway between a pile of hay and a bucket of water.

The donkey is thirsty and hungry so it spends a moment deciding whether to go for the water or the food.

The debate rages in the donkey’s mind. Back and forth it goes.

The seconds turn into minutes. The minutes into hours. The hours into days.

The water begins to dry in the sun and the hay begins to wilt.

Still, the donkey cannot decide.

Unable to decide, the donkey collapses and dies.

Jan 11, 202301:22
On Three Years of Podcasting

On Three Years of Podcasting

Since December 2019, I have released just over 100 episodes of my podcast.

The first episode was done from a park in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico using nothing but my smartphone and the built-in recording app.

Zero editing was done to that episode. Cars can be heard in the background. People talking.  A simple outline was made with bullet points in the note app on my phone. No money was spent.

And no one listened to it.

First Episodes Sucked

My plan was simply to document my travels in weekly installments.

It wasn’t until the third or fourth episode that I told anyone I was doing it. Even then, it was only a small handful of friends and family. I was self-conscious recording each episode and hitting publish. I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time. Despite that desire, these episodes were terrible. Long pauses, lots of filler words, inarticulate stories, and bad audio quality.

Podcasting as a Low-feedback Medium

Podcasting is a strange medium. There is little to no feedback. Unlike with a YouTube video or a Tweet, I don’t know what people think about my content. I don’t have analytics to know if they are listening to the whole episode or hearing the first word out of my mouth and deleting it. I don’t know if people are sharing it. I don’t know if people are finding the episodes valuable.

Evolution of the Show

What I do know is that over time, the podcast has evolved. Each episode, I try to make it a little better, a little more valuable to anyone listening to it. I have experimented with different formats: adding music, doing interviews, doing long episodes, doing short episodes, editing, not editing.

I dialed in a method of turning my notes into a script. I started editing it using free software like Garageband and have since upgraded to AI editing software Descript. I transitioned from using the smartphone microphone to using a decent USB mic. I’ve switched podcast hosts. I bring attention to my filler words and try to eliminate those (that’s an ongoing battle). I record in quieter environments. Slowly, with tiny, usually imperceptible iterations, the podcast has gotten better. Still not good, but better.

39 Hours of Practice

The podcast is still an amateur production. Spotify tells me that I published 130 minutes of content this year. That is probably lower than my first two years but let’s conservatively say I’ve published a total of 390 minutes of content in aggregate. And let’s say for each minute of recorded content there is 5 minutes of discarded content, editing, uploading, and other production work. That is 1,950 minutes. Put this together, 1,950 plus 390, I have spent roughly 2,340 minutes podcasting, or 39 hours.

If it takes 10,000 hours to become a master at a skill, I am at the very earliest stage of this process.

Going Forward

The average life expectancy for a male born when and where I was, is 79 years. If I’m fortunate enough to live that long, I have 48 years of podcasting ahead of me. I don’t know what directions the show will take or how it will evolve but I intend to keep making it. I have no particular goals for the podcast in terms of listeners or reach. It is, and will remain, something I do because it’s fun.

Parasocial Relationships

One final thought, there is a phenomenon in the modern era known as parasocial relationships. These are one-sided relationships in which a person feels as though they have an intimate bond with another person whom they have never met before. This is why you know everything about your favorite podcaster’s family, preferences, philosophies, and hobbies yet you’ve never met him or her before.

If you’re someone I don’t personally know, and you’ve somehow found the show, please reach out. I’d love to hear from you.

Dec 30, 202204:44
Ben in London

Ben in London

Fifth in the Ben Frank series.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Ben sails to London

0:40 - Arriving in London

1:00 - Plans go awry

1:24 - Making the most of it

1:50 - Thomas Denham and the General Store

2:20 - Plan for Future Conduct

4:26 - Why I Love Studying Franklin



Dec 26, 202204:50
Ben as a Teen

Ben as a Teen

Fourth in the Ben Frank series

Timestamps:

0:00 - Ben's Apprenticeship in the Candle Shop

0:45 - Ben's Next Apprenticeships

1:27 - Ben as a Writer

2:54 - Silence Dogood

 4:20 - Benjamin's Reading Habits

4:52 - Ending the Apprenticeship

5:08 - Escape to Philly

5:52 - Philadelphia

AI Cover art prompt: Benjamin Franklin writing with the ghost of his character silence dogood hovering above him, digital art

Dec 25, 202206:42
Ben as a Boy

Ben as a Boy

Third episode in the Benjamin Franklin series.

Cover art compliments of Dall-E with the prompt: benjamin franklin as a boy in colonial boston

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Quote about Ben from Walter Isaacson 3:30 - Benjamin Franklin's Early Years

Quote from Walter Isaacson:

"Benjamin Franklin was, during his 84 year life America’s best scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and business strategist, and he was also one of it’s most practical, though not profound, political thinkers. He proved by flying a kite that lightning was electricity, and he invented the a rod to tame it. He devised bifocal glasses and clean-burning stoves, charts of the Gulf Stream and theories about the contagious nature of the common cold. He launched various civic improvement schemes such as a lending library, college, volunteer fire corps, insurance association, and matching grant find raiser. He helped invent America’s unique style of homespun humor and philosophical pragmatism. In foreign policy, he created an approach that wove together idealism with balance-of-power realism. And in politics, he proposed seminal plans for uniting the colonies and creating a federal model for a national government. But, the most interesting thing that Franklin invented, and continually reinvented, was himself."

Dec 24, 202207:19
Junto
Dec 23, 202208:14
Don't Pay Too Much for Your Whistle

Don't Pay Too Much for Your Whistle

First in a series on Benjamin Franklin. 

Timestamps:

0:00 - Benjamin Franklin Introduction

1:04 - The Parable of the Whistle

3:53 - Conclusion

To find all of Franklin's writings: https://franklinpapers.org

Cover art created with Dall-E using the prompt: make a painting of benjamin franklin blowing a whistle and standing in front of the wall street bull

This is an excerpt from a letter he wrote in November 1779:

When I was a child of seven years old, my friends, on a holiday, filled my pocket with coppers. I went directly to a shop where they sold toys for children; and being charmed with the sound of a whistle, that I met by the way in the hands of another boy, I voluntarily offered and gave all my money for one. I then came home, and went whistling all over the house, much pleased with my whistle, but disturbing all the family. My brothers, and sisters, and cousins, understanding the bargain I had made, told me I had given four times as much for it as it was worth; put me in mind what good things I might have bought with the rest of the money; and laughed at me so much for my folly, that I cried with vexation; and the reflection gave me more chagrin than the whistle gave me pleasure. This, however, was afterwards of use to me, the impression continuing on my mind; so that often, when I was tempted to buy some unnecessary thing, I said to myself, Don’t give too much for the whistle; and I saved my money. As I grew up, came into the world, and observed the actions of men, I thought I met with many, very many, who gave too much for the whistle. When I saw one too ambitious of court favor, sacrificing his time in attendance on levees, his repose, his liberty, his virtue, and perhaps his friends, to attain it, I have said to myself, this man gives too much for his whistle. When I saw another fond of popularity, constantly employing himself in political bustles, neglecting his own affairs, and ruining them by that neglect, "He pays, indeed," said I, "too much for his whistle." If I knew a miser, who gave up every kind of comfortable living, all the pleasure of doing good to others, all the esteem of his fellow-citizens, and the joys of benevolent friendship, for the sake of accumulating wealth, "Poor man," said I, "you pay too much for your whistle." When I met with a man of pleasure, sacrificing every laudable improvement of the mind, or of his fortune, to mere corporeal sensations, and ruining his health in their pursuit, "Mistaken man," said I, "you are providing pain for yourself, instead of pleasure; you give too much for your whistle." If I see one fond of appearance, or fine clothes, fine houses, fine furniture, fine equipages, all above his fortune, for which he contracts debts, and ends his career in a prison, "Alas!" say I, "he has paid dear, very dear, for his whistle." When I see a beautiful sweet-tempered girl married to an ill-natured brute of a husband, "What a pity," say I, "that she should pay so much for a whistle!" In short, I conceive that great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by the false estimates they have made of the value of things, and by their giving too much for their whistles.
Dec 22, 202204:07
One Month en la Ciudad

One Month en la Ciudad

115,000 taco stands in Mexico! https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/study-identifies-115000-taco-vendors-in-mexico/  Dogs! Dogs everywhere! https://youtube.com/shorts/9zIzGqp53f4?feature=share  Even more dogs: https://youtube.com/shorts/E9oyAlof-J8?feature=share  Dog parking: https://youtube.com/shorts/ioGtcKzBsik?feature=share 

Just over a month into living in Mexico City and I've learned an incredible amount about Mexican culture. It's welcoming, unpretentious, fascinating, and delicious. Listen on to hear why!

Timestamps:

Intro - 00:00

Embarrassing Experiences while traveling - 00:40

Japan embarrassments - 01:00

Nepal embarrassment - 03:05

Mexico is laid back - 03:59

Tacos - 04:23

Al Pastor - 05:55

Dog Friendliness - 07:14

Alguinaldo (Christmas Bonus) - 09:06

WhatsApp - 09:42

Traffic - 10:25

Mi Casa es Su Casa - 11:23

Dec 15, 202212:29
Thoughts on Leaving the US
Nov 10, 202209:39
I, Pencil

I, Pencil

A reading of the excellent essay "I, Pencil" written by Leonard E. Read in 1958. All credit to the author. 


The text can be downloaded and read at the following link:

https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/


Let me know if you enjoyed today's episode!

Sep 26, 202215:25
Paris of the Americas: Mexico City

Paris of the Americas: Mexico City

Mexico City: Vibrant. Friendly. Beautiful. Quiet. Green. Delicious. Incredible.

Sep 16, 202213:12
One Trip Around the Sun in Austin, Texas

One Trip Around the Sun in Austin, Texas

Extra special episode today. The venerable Dr. Park sat down with me in a room packed with dogs to discuss the finer - and some not so fine - points  of life in Austin. 

Sep 03, 202222:09
Vancouver/Whistler, Canada
Jul 27, 202215:45
Monterrey, MX

Monterrey, MX

Some quick thoughts on a recent trip to the wonderful city of Monterrey, Mexico.
Jul 15, 202212:37
Global Population

Global Population

The global population sits just under 8 billion people and appears to be leveling off. The decline and growth of populations will break or make countries this century.


Video can be found at: https://youtu.be/ixSH8s444Jc

May 30, 202211:10
Die With Zero
May 22, 202209:35
Deflationary Effect of Technology
Mar 15, 202207:38
Consumer Price Index
Mar 12, 202206:55
Bandwagon Effect

Bandwagon Effect

The Bandwagon Effect is the phenomenon of an idea or fad growing faster as more people adopt it. Memes.
Feb 27, 202200:60
In-Group Favoritism

In-Group Favoritism

The bias of favoring our group over an outside group.
Feb 22, 202201:14
Self-serving Bias

Self-serving Bias

Self-serving bias is the bias that our failures are situational but our success is due to hard work and cunning planning.
Feb 21, 202200:41
Fundamental Attribution Error

Fundamental Attribution Error

“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” -George Carlin
Feb 20, 202200:45
IKEA Effect

IKEA Effect

IKEA effect is the tendency to overvalue things we’ve built or contributed to ourselves.
Feb 19, 202201:13
Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Continuing the cognitive bias series with an episode on the Confirmation Bias.
Jan 24, 202202:35
Anchoring Bias

Anchoring Bias

Anchoring Bias
Jan 18, 202203:20
The False Memory Bias

The False Memory Bias

Today, the false memory bias. Don’t trust those memories!
Jan 09, 202202:07
The Dunning-Kruger Effect

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Part two of the cognitive bias series.
Jan 02, 202202:45
Happy New Year & Declinism

Happy New Year & Declinism

Happy 2022! This is the start of a series on cognitive biases. Thanks for listening.
Dec 30, 202103:35
Cryptocurrency Adoption

Cryptocurrency Adoption

Cryptocurrency is being adopted a rate faster than any other tech. Ever.
Oct 28, 202101:31
The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation

Some thoughts on the Great Resignation.

Oct 27, 202104:25
Texas

Texas

A brief overview of the State of Texas.

Oct 26, 202111:51
Advertisements

Advertisements

A tool and a couple techniques for reducing ads in your digital life.
Oct 25, 202104:47
Exponents and Extrapolation

Exponents and Extrapolation

A follow up to the Moore's Law episode.

Oct 24, 202104:06
AirBnB: A Tool for the Modern Nomad

AirBnB: A Tool for the Modern Nomad

AirBnB is an amazing tool for the modern nomad.
Oct 24, 202107:60
Moore's Law

Moore's Law

Moore's Law: "the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit (IC) doubles about every two years. Moore's law is an observation and projection of a historical trend."


Cover image credit: Wikipedia

Oct 19, 202104:39
Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas is an interesting and wonderful city. Listen on for an overview of this great city.
Sep 19, 202109:08
With Ross

With Ross

Taking the show in a new direction. Thanks for listening! Casted from: Austin, Texas
Sep 07, 202103:45
Quarantine Conversation with Del from Gaijin News

Quarantine Conversation with Del from Gaijin News

Sat down (virtually) with Del from Gaijin News
Aug 16, 202108:56
Historic Moment

Historic Moment

Today I draw a parallel between recent space ventures and the ventures of sailors in the 15th century.
Jul 22, 202103:47
Digital versus Analog Introduction
Jun 30, 202101:42
Dematerialization

Dematerialization

Our world is quickly dematerializing. 

Jun 13, 202104:58
Roadtrip Wrap-up

Roadtrip Wrap-up

We're back from the roadtrip. Had a great time!
May 24, 202107:08
Three Questions

Three Questions

Three questions that you can ask yourself at any stage of life.
May 06, 202103:36
Road Trip, episode 1

Road Trip, episode 1

Update from the road, from Bend, Oregon.
May 05, 202102:50
New Direction

New Direction

The business has been sold! On to other things. Starting a road trip soon. Will release an episode daily throughout.
May 04, 202101:08
Profit First

Profit First

Today's episode is a book review of Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. A must read for any entrepreneur wanting to make their business work better for them.
Apr 26, 202107:15
Parkinson's Law

Parkinson's Law

Parkinson's law is that work will expand to fill the time given to its completion. But the principle can be applied to so much else.
Mar 22, 202106:25
Reflecting on the last 365 days

Reflecting on the last 365 days

It's been just over a year since COVID was declared a pandemic.
Mar 14, 202107:42
Learning to Delegate

Learning to Delegate

I started by trying to do everything myself. I have learned it's much more effective to delegate responsibilities to others and lean on others.

Feb 12, 202108:18
Thoughts from the Trenches

Thoughts from the Trenches

When things are going well, look out!
Jan 22, 202106:29
Thoughts from the Week

Thoughts from the Week

This week I started conducting interviews to hire some people. It's been a learning experience.

Jan 08, 202110:56
Happy 2021!

Happy 2021!

Happy New Year! I look forward to another 52 episodes this year. It's going to be a great year


Send the Rucksack Entrepreneur your comments and questions:

https://anchor.fm/rucksack-entrepreneur/message

Jan 02, 202101:46
Podcast question #1

Podcast question #1

Today I respond to a question submitted by Uncle Bruce.


If you want to submit a message for future shows you can do so with this link:

https://anchor.fm/rucksack-entrepreneur/message

Dec 10, 202009:22
Semiotics

Semiotics

Semiotics is the study of signs and signals or anything that communicates a meaning.

Dec 09, 202001:37
Weigh Your Spending

Weigh Your Spending

Weigh your spending by use, not by how much "status" it gives you.

Dec 08, 202002:01
Consumer Surplus

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the price the consumers pay and the price that they are willing to pay.

Dec 07, 202001:44
Resulting

Resulting

Resulting is the fallacy of judging a decision based on its outcome.

Dec 06, 202002:56
Seek Challenges

Seek Challenges

Seek out challenges in your business. It usually means no one else is doing it.

Dec 01, 202001:57
Misogi

Misogi

This is another Japanese concept I enjoy called Misogi.

Nov 30, 202004:17
Ikigai

Ikigai

This is a Japanese concept I enjoy thinking about called Ikigai.

Nov 29, 202002:15
Send me a message!

Send me a message!

Send me a comment, question, or anything else you'd like to share with the audience. Your message will be used for a future show. Here is the link: https://anchor.fm/rucksack-entrepreneur/message

Nov 28, 202001:43
Bad News Doesn't Get Better With Time

Bad News Doesn't Get Better With Time

Bad news doesn't get better with time. It's a principle that applies to business and life.

Nov 28, 202003:21
Burn Out

Burn Out

As an entrepreneur, it's easy to drift toward doing more and more, taking on ever increasing amounts of responsibility and tasks. At some point, you have to set clear boundaries and establish a balance in your work and life.

Nov 27, 202003:44
Pet Industry, part 2

Pet Industry, part 2

More discussion about the emerging pet industry.

Nov 10, 202009:21
The Pet Industry

The Pet Industry

The Pet Industry is rapidly growing. This is an amazing time to be in the pet industry.

Nov 09, 202007:51
Pareto Principle

Pareto Principle

The Pareto Principle is fascinating. 20% of your efforts result in 80% of your results. 

Nov 08, 202003:59
Learning to Say No

Learning to Say No

At first, we said Yes to every opportunity. Now, we find ourselves saying No! And it's not always easy.

Nov 01, 202005:24
Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog

My stories have been positive so far. This one is not.

Oct 28, 202002:12
Leverage

Leverage

"Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand and I shall move the Earth." -Archimedes

Oct 20, 202003:15
The Power of Social Media

The Power of Social Media

Don't underestimate social media marketing.

Oct 09, 202004:05
Perfect is the Enemy of Good Enough

Perfect is the Enemy of Good Enough

The podcast is back.

Sep 26, 202014:44
The End of the Show...for now

The End of the Show...for now

This will the end of the show for now. Think of it as season one. It will return when travel returns. Thanks for 1,200 listens. It's been a blast to make. Talk to you soon!

Aug 09, 202002:26
Second Passport Series - Part 3: How to Get a Second Passport

Second Passport Series - Part 3: How to Get a Second Passport

Part three of the Second Passport series. Today we talk about how to get a second passport. Short answer: it's not simple. It may (will) involve lawyers, money, paperwork, and lots of time. This show is more broad than I anticipated but this topic is more complex than I realized. See the blog article for more.

Web: peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com

Instagram: @peripateticpodcast

Casted from: Southwest Washington, USA

Aug 02, 202010:33
Second Passport Series - Part 2: Benefits of a Second Passport

Second Passport Series - Part 2: Benefits of a Second Passport

Continuing the series on second passports. This week we talk about why you should consider a second passport.

Instagram: @ peripateticpodcast

Casted from: Southwest Washington, USA

Jul 26, 202010:32
Second Passport Series - Part 1: Passports

Second Passport Series - Part 1: Passports

Welcome to part one of the Second Passport series. This week we introduce what passports are, define some terms, discuss the relative value of different countries' passports, and more. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 in the coming weeks!

Instagram: @peripateticpodcast

Web: peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com

Casted from: South Washington, USA

Jul 19, 202008:28
Introducing the Second Passport Series

Introducing the Second Passport Series

Today I'm pleased to announce a forthcoming two - maybe three - part series on why and how to acquire a second passport. The benefits are enormous not only for travel but for economic, tax, societal unrest, and a host of other reasons. We will dig into all of these topics and more in the coming weeks.

Instagram: @peripateticpodcast

Casted from: Western Washington, USA

Jul 13, 202004:05
Observations on Coming Home

Observations on Coming Home

Very short episode today. Some observations on what is similar and different about Asia - where I've spent the past nearly two years - and the US.

Instagram: @peripateticpodcast

peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com

Casted from: Southern Washington, USA

Jul 06, 202002:50
Traveling During COVID-19

Traveling During COVID-19

Very short update this week. Here's some observations from traveling during COVID-19. Instagram: Peripateticpodcast Casted from: Southern Washington State, USA
Jun 29, 202003:19
Answering Listener Questions

Answering Listener Questions

This week was the first Q & A show. Questions asked: what advice do you have for someone not in a position to travel but who wants to travel within the next two to three years? Do you have the opportunity to play sports on the road? What questions do you ask locals when you meet them? What do you like to learn about the culture that you're in? Thank you for the great questions! Casted from: Kathmandu, Nepal. Instagram: @Peripateticpodcast Website: peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com
Jun 21, 202013:52
Consumerism

Consumerism

Today, I contrast the difference between a US American grocery shopping experience with a Nepalese shopping experience in a broader discussion about marketing, consumerism, and behavioral psychology. CASTED FROM: KATHMANDU, NEPAL. INSTAGRAM: @PERIPATETICPODCAST WEBSITE: PERIPATETICPODCAST.WORDPRESS.COM Thanks for listening!
Jun 14, 202016:57
On Gap Years
Jun 07, 202011:10
Cannabis in Nepal
May 31, 202012:31
Books That Shaped My Travel Philosophy
May 24, 202016:11
How I Stay Fit on the Road
May 17, 202015:41
On the Ground in Nepal: An Update
May 10, 202008:05
What To Pack For Extended Travel - A Conversation With Bossk
May 03, 202014:59
The Future of Travel (and work, education, and entertainment)
Apr 26, 202012:25
Podcasting: Why and How You Can Start Your Own Show

Podcasting: Why and How You Can Start Your Own Show

Everyone should have their own podcast. Here's why and how to do it.
Also, there is now a website for the show. Check it out at
peripateticpodcast.wordpress.com. And as always, on Instagram @peripateticpodcast.
If you are interested in starting your own show, download the Anchor app or head over to anchor.com. They make it super easy to get started and it's completely free!
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Casted from: Kathmandu, Nepal
Apr 19, 202008:52
The Spanish Flu, part 2

The Spanish Flu, part 2

I decided to talk more about the Spanish Flu this week. There was just so much more that needed to be said. Casted from: Kathmandu, Nepal
Apr 12, 202015:16
The Spanish Flu

The Spanish Flu

This week I went down a rabbit hole studying the Spanish Flu. So, I am sharing with you some of what I learned. It's a fascinating history and one that I cannot believe isn't talked about more. Casted from: Kathmandu, Nepal
Apr 05, 202010:53
13: Locked Down
Mar 29, 202004:14
12: COVID-19 - Nepal

12: COVID-19 - Nepal

Update from Nepal.
Mar 22, 202008:35
11: Hedonic Adaptation and Nepal
Mar 15, 202014:44
10: Nepal

10: Nepal

Coronavirus impediments send me to Nepal. This is an amazing country and I will have lots more to share in the coming weeks! Casted from: Bharatpur, Nepal
Mar 08, 202011:36
9: Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

9: Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

Talking about Siem Reap and Angkor Wat.
Mar 01, 202006:44
8: Kampot, Cambodia

8: Kampot, Cambodia

Cooking class and motorbike adventures ensue.
Feb 23, 202007:01
7: Cambodia

7: Cambodia

First full week in Phnom Penh.

Casted from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Feb 16, 202009:19
6: An Expensive Lesson

6: An Expensive Lesson

I learned an expensive but important lesson this week. Also, I am now a Divemaster.Casted from: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Feb 10, 202003:00
5: Cozumel and Some Book Notes

5: Cozumel and Some Book Notes

I still cannot dive so I did a lot of reading this week.
Feb 02, 202011:31
Episode 4: Bacalar and Some Facts About Mexico

Episode 4: Bacalar and Some Facts About Mexico

Today I'm talking about Bacalar and sharing some fun facts about Mexico.
Jan 26, 202006:47
Episode 3: Belize

Episode 3: Belize

I love Belize! This is such a special country. I had an amazing week here.
Jan 19, 202025:07
Maddy Reynolds of Lower Dover, Belize

Maddy Reynolds of Lower Dover, Belize

The first interview of the podcast. I had the honor of chatting with Maddy Reynolds, the owner of the wonderful Lower Dover Hostel in Belize.
Jan 18, 202013:56
Episode 2: Exploring the Yucatan

Episode 2: Exploring the Yucatan

This week I do some further exploration of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Jan 12, 202022:46
Episode 1: First Week in Cozumel

Episode 1: First Week in Cozumel

First week into the trip. Coming to you from Cozumel, Mexico.
Jan 05, 202018:12
Episode 0: Peripatetic Podcast

Episode 0: Peripatetic Podcast

Introducing the Peripatetic Podcast! I am committing to 52 episodes. One released each Sunday throughout 2020. I cannot promise where the show will go or how it will evolve. I only promise you 52 episodes. Maybe more if I enjoy it! This one is brought to you in my first day on the trip from Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Enjoy!
Dec 30, 201905:17