October 31, 2014

Ramblings Episode 44 – NaNoWriMo

I talk about my experiences with NaNoWriMo, and what I've done that has helped me succeed at this challenge. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 16:41

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October 30, 2014

Ramblings Episode 43 – Sci-Fi

I talk about SyFy’s recent announcement, and creativity in the movie/TV industry. #RoaUMP
 
Run time: 10:46

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October 29, 2014

Ramblings Episode 42 - Vanity Marketing

I talk about a recent email I received from Amazon. Is it good news for my work, or just a way to make me buy more books? #RoaUMP
 
Run time: 11:33

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October 28, 2014

Ramblings Episode 41 - Indiana Amish

I talk at length about our weekend trip to Indiana's Amish country. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 25:56

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October 27, 2014

Ramblings Episode 40 - Twenty-Eight Years

My ruminations on marriage and the 28th anniversary that the wife & I celebrated over the weekend #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 10:58

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October 24, 2014

Ramblings Episode 39 - Statistics Shocker

I talk about the results of my first statistics exam. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 10:33

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Ramblings Episode 38 - Grab Bag of Thoughts

My mind was on a lot of topics today, so you get a slice of the inside of my head. Enjoy! #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 18:08

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October 22, 2014

Ramblings Episode 37 - Political Cogitation

My ruminations on political ads and the political process. Vote for None Of The Above! #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 18:59

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October 21, 2014

Ramblings Episode 36 - Daddy's Got a New Pair of Shoes!

Today I talk about my new Nikes, the first pair I've ever bought. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 8:28

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October 20, 2014

Ramblings Episode 35 - Project Management and BeyondPod

Today I talk about my completed experience as a project manager, and I return to a favorite podcasting player. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 17:15

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October 18, 2014

Ramblings Episode 34 - There's a Tuba in My Ear!

Today I talk about the experience of getting a tube put in my ear. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 8:23

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October 17, 2014

Ramblings Episode 33 - Mind Bleach and The IT Crowd

Today I reminisce about a weekly live podcast called Mind Bleach that the wife and I used to listen to, and talk about a British series being adapted for the US. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 17:32

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Ramblings Episode 32 - Plugged ear, Stats Exam, and Hugo Chavez

Today I talk about a few different things on my drive to class. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 13:31

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October 15, 2014

Ramblings Episode 31 - Smoking

Today I talk about tobacco, smoking, and mixed messages. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 16:38

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October 14, 2014

Ramblings Episode 30 - Quiz Night

Random thoughts after my first Data Analytics quiz. #RoaUMP

 
Run time: 8:06

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Ramblings Episode 29 - Podcasting on the Cheap

Sorry I'm late posting this one. On this Monday I talked about my podcasting process.

 
Run time: 16:35

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October 11, 2014

Ramblings Episode 28 - Portable Movies

I've always got a movie or three in my pocket...

 
Run time: 17:05

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Movies discussed:

Battlestar Galatica: Razor
The Truman Show
I, Robot (Starring Will Smith. Duh.)
Hitman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
AI - Artificial Intelligence

#RoaUM

October 10, 2014

Ramblings Episode 27 - Boys and Girls

I start off talking about how we use the terms "boy" and "girl" differently, and then comment on a recent news story.

 
Run time: 17:41

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Ramblings Episode 26 - Unexpected French

Today I talk about times when I wasn't at my best.

 
Run time: 13:16

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October 08, 2014

Ramblings Episode 25 - Eclipse

That's no fully armed and operational battle station!

 
Run time: 14:27

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October 06, 2014

Ramblings Episode 23 - Guerrilla Poet Hash

Today I talk about Guerrilla Poet Hash, and about one person's attempt at a backpacker's version. I also moan about recent sports failures.

 
Run time: 14:05

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October 04, 2014

Ramblings Episode 22 - Dr. Who?

Today I talk about one of the most popular sci-fi franchises...that I don't watch.

 
Run time: 8:03

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October 03, 2014

Ramblings Episode 20 - Jaffa, kree!

In an episode recorded in two parts, I share my thoughts about Stargate and Stargate SG-1.

 
Run time: 19:12

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Ramblings Episode 20 - Zune

Today's topic is a blast from the past, as I talk about my experience with the Zune music players.

 
Run time: 17:01

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October 01, 2014

Ramblings Episode 19 - Twenty-Five Years

My daughter turns twenty-five today, and I talk about that and share some remembrances of years gone by.

 
Run time: 19:12

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