Random Schmuck

Episode 10: The Constituition, Article 1

Today we look at the powers enumerated by the Constitution for the legislative branch.

Episode 9: Mike In Da House

My buddy Mike joins me, a retired Army colonel, to discuss various and sundry topics. Please email at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com!

Episode 8: Socializing As An Introvert

I have a set number of spoons I can spend on social interactions and this episode describes how those spoons get spent in various interactions and why I never initiate phone calls.  Please share your stories at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com!

Episode 7: Bigotry

Bigotry is one of the uglier sides of human nature, in order to defeat it we must first agree that it exists and then agree that it is a problem and then work together to overcome what has been generational systemic efforts to discriminate and marginalize. Please share your stories to randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

Episwode 6: Bend The Knee

Mad King Trumpgaryen is demanding ultimate fealty. How do we handle it? Email the show at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

Episode 5: Learning Curves

What do you do when you hit a brick wall when learning something new?  Please share your stories by emailing me at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

Episode 4: Dreams

Dreams are neat, dreams are weird. What do you dream about?  Please share at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com.

Episode 3: Women - People Or Just Babymaking Meat?

It is becoming increasingly obvious that, to a large segment of the American population, the only value women have is their reproductive potential. There is a movement to make barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen great again. Here are some stories of what women are having to endure and the dark reasons behind why this movement is gaining influence. This is a long one, please hang in there.
References:
https://apnews.com/article/pregnant-woman-brain-dead-abortion-ban-georgia-a85a5906e5b2c4889525f2300c441745
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9320804/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/14/rfk-jr-fda-abortion-pill-mifepristone
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/25/nx-s1-5371718/pronatalist-birth-rate-musk-natal-conference

Episode 2: The Health Care "System"

Responding to feedback from last episode and expounding on the frustrations of dealing with a "system" that really isn't a system at all. Please share your stories by emailing me at randomschmuckpod@gmail.com and I'll read your story on the next episode!

Episode 1: Driving Drives Me Nuts

The first in a series of unscripted podcast episodes where I reflect on things that affect us all and my observations on them. This first episode is about the nuttiness of driving on roads nowadays, the perils of the "strode" and the finer points of toasted sesame seed bagels with cream cheese and lox.
Send me your funny stories about driving to randomschmuck@gmail.com and I'll read them on the next episode!