Street Curb Curiosity

A chilling inside look of what we're looking for in that box…over 30 times a day.

Part two of this decision process podcast. (See episode 208) Some audience suggestions and more from me on other crazy things we choose from every day:  this or that?  Thanks for choosing to listen to this episode.

We all have birthdays, but do we all get birthday cards?  Who gets them, who sends them? (You do…DON'T YOU?) And yes a few dad jokes about birthday cards in the mail.  Are they any good? Of course, but it was easy: it's all in the delivery.

We make 35 thousand choices every day (per the experts).  In many cases, it's down to choosing between two:  this or that.

Food, clothing, vacation spots, travel, work…even what podcast you chose to listen to.  Thanks for choosing THIS one.  ;0)

I may be mistaken, but many people think they're always right. And that may include you and me…sometimes. A chat about handling these folks, things we're all in error about…most of the time, like history, sports, friends and family.  An episode about being right all the time…what could go wrong?

Half of us like it and half of us not so much: Ice in your beverage.  And it's a real American thing. The rest of the world thinks we're crazy Ice holes!

So grab a drink, choose from the different types of ice cubes we discuss, and chill over an episode that all started because I put ice in my beer.

(stop laughing)

Maybe the reason you're quiet around people isn't because you’re shy, it's because they bother you!

Well if that's not the case: don't be shy, give this episode a try. 
A chat about a handful of ways to unleash your awesomeness and deal with people with a smile, and Dad Jokes.

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Science says you have a 1 in 562 chance of finding love today. So there's a chance you'll love this episode about the odds we face every day?  You may have been lucky to find this very odd episode from Street Curb Curiosity - The Podcast.

Whether we're hot or cold, we like to complain about the weather.  But which do we like better? The heat or sweater weather? A little hot-under-the-collar conversation about what we like and why…even though we will still whine about it.

We say we want to, our friends and family say they want us to…but we don't, can't?

Relax, chill with a few minutes on why you should, why you don't and what situation causes relaxation.

There are actually respectful rules of the road (meaning sidewalks) when roaming the streets on a rainy day with an umbrella. Let's share 10 ways to reduce our parasol problems and avoid "umbrella rage". Yeah, it's a thing.

It happens to all of us.  In life, in our jobs, in our creativity; we "hit the wall".  
Let's whine together about how this mental drama affects us and share a few things you can actually do about getting over it.

It's the one question that comes around this time every year. Friends, family, strangers on the street ask: Where you going this year? Science says you need to get away; this episode talks about it and where we end up going.

Is running late your usual form of exercise? A fair number of us are late for everything. Work, lunch…your own funeral?  A timely tardiness chat about the reasons why and what you can do about it, just in time for those who need it.

Fewer people are using cash these days. In our spending world of contactless payments and credit cards, you still pull out a $5 to pay for that coffee?

Let's chat about what's in your pocket and ponder if this change makes cents. (See what I did there?)

A rant about the crazy people you meet plus the proper etiquette on the ups and downs of riding an elevator.

We cook them, steam them, bake them, sauté them, nuke them…but we just don't eat enough of them.

A chat about the ones we like (sort of), hate, vegetarians and some reasons why most of use don't eat vegetables.

Warning:  Some of the stats and trivia in this episode may be hard to swallow.(just like the veggies we hate the most)

Many people talk about how to do your own show, but not so much about "why".  What's your motivation?

You can have the best podcast (ever) with the right reason to do it.  Let's talk about your reasons.

You know those people. They get up…early?  Smile before coffee, are in a good mood and seem to be happy to interact with people.  Yes, THOSE people.

The funny part is it may be good to be one of those people, so don't be alarmed if these few minutes give you a few positive reasons and ways to get you up early tomorrow.

A podcast fashion follow up about the folks who put on a uniform for the job.  

Chefs to sheriffs, diners to doctors. What are you wearing…to work?

One out of two of us wear some kind of uniform every day.  

A tailored rant about what we wear, or better yet, what "they" wear.  This work and fashion drama may just wear you out.

It's a dirty world out there…but so are our homes.  We spend about an hour a day cleaning because of it.  

Let's chat about the stuff and rooms we hate to clean the most, some weird household tips to make it easier…and the real answer as to why we actually hate the whole ordeal. (hint: we're mental)

The experts say we would rather give one than get one…a compliment. The struggle does NOT have to be real.

A compliment can make someone's day…including yours.  So why is it so hard?  Let's chat (nice shoes by the way)

You're not selling out, you're paying in.

Prepare to rant about our preparation, payment and pain.  

Sorry, listening to see if all this insanity adds up is not deductible.  (or so says the IRS)

One of the necessary items in daily life:  your keys, phone, earbuds…and yes, your water bottle.

But there is one problem, a big dirty one.  Enjoy a hydrating chat to clear it up…as clear as that water in your bottle. (I hope)

Yeah you do, I do, and almost everyone we know has had back problems. 
Let's talk why we have these issues and how we can fix them.

This episode is for you if you just screwed up your back again…and I know what you're thinking:  knot again! 

One bit of misery we all share…often.  Getting a cold.

You can't sneeze at this sound advice and thoughts about how we catch one, the cures we try, what we do to parse our pain and candidly the only thing you can really do when you get one.  Any guesses?

I'm so excited for jury duty…said no one…EVER.
A judicial jawn about who gets picked, and who gets kicked…off the list.
And the things we do to get off that list.

True peer pressure; a pressure of 12, if you know what I mean.

It's not a bad thing, but there are not many of them. (us?). Enjoy a few words about the good, the bad and the sparse.  
At least with what you have around the house including underwear. (it's a sign)
This compact conversation will help you decide if you are one…what's good about it and what some (so called) experts say you may suffer from.

You do this a few times every day…actually asked to do this a few times every day.
How much do you tip for lunch? dinner? That cup of coffee? For that shirt you bought?

We're asked for money in more places than ever.  You an average tipper?
Let's chat stats on where and when we're paying up…or not.

Or another way to look at it: You spent what on WHAT?  What's a typical day sound like and cost if you enjoy the finer things in life.
We chat clothes, food, work, happy hour and how you travel to all of them…before you relax at home.

And as a bonus:  Not one mention of Grey Poupon. ;0)

Some of us say no, some will say sometimes and some wear that title like a glowing badge of honor.  
Let's chat about the good and the bad of them.  (or do I mean us?)

Enjoy a boomer hypothesis that boomers saw this tech revolution happen before, about 50 years ago...with handheld calculators.  How is AI like a Casio Calculator?  It's my own conspiracy calculation. Listen to see if you think the facts add up. (See what I did there?)

You know the Queen's english?  Why, yes she was!
English: not the easiest to spell, speak or understand.  Just talk to anyone in the US and you'll see (hear)
Enjoy a few minutes of English linguistic lunacy, and know there is no language like it. (that's a no know)

We're so good at consistently eating the bad food we love.  What's your favorite?  
We discuss a few that most of us enjoy…all the time.  This usually half baked podcast is more deep fried this time; but still not well done.

Through your days of being a kid, going to school, to being a responsible "informed adult", a bunch of in the intelligence handed down over time is...well you know. Join in and count along how many times we "challenge" conventional thinking and use that one word known worldwide.
(and you may learn a new thing or two)