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Interview program. Big questions of ordinary people.
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Another haitus - sorry, folks!
| Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:12
Hey all. It looks like I'm going to take a month off.Poor health, and a dying dog, and too much work stress have done me in.I'm not going to do the show this month. Check back next month, andI hope things have improved!
Show #65-07/19/2008- Mikko Interview and 3rd Anniversary Show!
Download Now · | Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:21
Welcome to the 3rd Anniversary show of Uncomfortable Questions!This is a very fun interview with a guest from Finland. I loved doing this one. I talk to Mikko, age 31 - Transhumanist, do-gooder and Asshole.He is delightfully cheeky, and a deep thinker. Some of the concepts he presents are not immediately intuitive, so he sent me a link to a 1 page paper he wrote on his philosophy. Please read it, it is funny and makes things a lot clearer. Get it at: http://mjr.iki.fi/texts/lueThe link Mikko mentions on the show for the Singularity Institute is at:http://www.singinst.orgAlso a link to more information...
Show #64 -06/15/08- Late to the Universe and other musings
Download Now · | Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:39
I'm back! This is a short show, to get me back on track after surgery, andtoo much life in general.A listener sent me in a 10 minute piece for her own podcast that was heranswer to the "What Is the Universe?" show that I did a few months ago.Check her out at www.braindouche.net.I included her piece and also went on with some musings of my own on"Is Life Fair - And Should It Be?".Send me your own thoughts or comments at sue.grandys@gmail.com (if you want to send a sound file, use this one - it can handle upwards of 20MB files - or you can send mail also to : uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net.Next...
| Mon, 19 May 2008 01:14
If you are wondering where the heck I am, due to some unexpectedsurgery, I'm busy healing at this time.It looks like I'll end up taking a month off from the show, while Irecover and get back on my feet (literally - it was foot surgery.)Check back in a few weeks, and hopefully I'll have a show up.
Show #63 -05/13/2008- Dan L. Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:34
This turned out to be a very different show. I interview Dan L.,age 62, a free thinker from Texas. He was a career military man, andI was interested to hear about life from him, as I have little contactwith that world.He was unsurprisingly quite the realist, but did surprise me with thedepth to which he believed in empowering people and elevating humanity.There is a lot of talk of politics, which I try to avoid, but it tied in so muchwith the views of how governments should use the military, so I left it all in. Take it as another world view, whether you agree with it or not!Email me at uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net
Show #62 -03/02/08- Christy Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:15
Today we go back to the traditional interview format, and talkto Christy, age 25 - A free spirited Engineer.Sorry this one is so late - I collided with the nasty flu going aroundthat the flu shot doesn't protect you against. Followed by anothercold - 4th one this winter. Do I get a prize for collecting them all?!!Send me email at:uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.netVolunteers to do the show are always in demand!
Show #61 -01/27/08- Exploring and Transcending the Me
Download Now · | Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:32
This is a non-traditional single question show. I got only 3 answers on last months question to the audience:If we are here for a reason, are we here to explore the me, or transcend the me?The ones who braved the question were:- Big Phil, from show #36 - of Big Phil's Love Parade- Graviton Ring, show #48- Christy - (a guest of my roommate who was wandering through the house. Yes I will go to any lengths to get answers - no one is safe!).As always, email me at:uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.netNext month we will have a full traditional interview with my new found victim, Christy!
Show #60-12/24/07- Explore the me, transcend the me?
Download Now · | Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:24
Welcome! Today's Christmas Eve show is in 2 parts. First we hear a late answer to the "What is the Universe?" show fromHerb - a delightful professor from Texas who was the guest on show#24.Then I ask a new question for the audience and look at it a little myself.This show's question, is: If we are here for a reason, are we here to explore the me, or transcend the me?Please send your answers to me at sue.grandys@gmail.comThe files can be audio .mp3 recordings of yourself answering it, or just type up your answer in an email, and I'll read it on the next show.Gmail can handle file sized...
Show #59 -11/24/07- Michael Interview
Download Now · | Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:28
Today I ask the big questions of Michael, age 33, and Objectivist with a soul. He is from the Greater Minneapolis area, and we met to record in a park on the most glorious of late fall days.We got into depression, alcoholism, and coming out of all that into a morehopeful view of life and the universe. Michael was a most open, honest, heartwarming person. I adored doing this interview.And as always, email me at: uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net.
Show #58 -10/21/07- Answers to What is the Universe?
Download Now · | Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:39
This show is the answers to the question posed last month - What is the Universe? 6 people tackled the question in this newexperimental format.We heard from :- David C., from show #34- Graviton Ring, show #48 - http://gravitonring.googlepages.com/- Darren Blackshaw, a new listener- DragonLordALS, from NASA and show #51- Anthony, show #31 - www.AShantyNoLemon.com- Cayenne, show #1 - www.tekdiff.comI loved the show, with philosophies from way out there, to thehard sciences. Thanks everyone for participating!Let me know if you like this format or the old style interview, or maybewould like a...
Plea for answers to last show!
| Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:51
Hey all! My new format isn't working.I asked for emal answers (or recorded sound - .mp3 files)as answers to the question I posed in the last show - "What is the Universe".Sadly I have only received 2 email answers so far, and thedeadline was yesterday. I don't have enough material to do thenext show.I'm changing the deadline to October 13th, in the hopes that I get more.Please participate!Thanks so much -Sue
Show #57 -09/16/07-What is the Universe?
Download Now · | Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:53
This is a special show. Today I ask the big question:What is the Universe?to the listening audience. Please look at the Hubble Deep Space picture at:http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2004/07/image/a/format/large_web/Ponder this picture, think about the Universe and send me sound (mp3) files (64 kb is fine, 96, or 128 kb is good too) - or send an emailwith the thoughts and answers to this question.I'll read or play the files on the next show. I try to start tackling thequestion myself on this show, and hope to have better conclusions after I hear from all of you.Please send your mp3...
Show #56 -08/18/07-Corey Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:18
Today we get philosophy according to Corey, age 21.He is a Vegan, male prostitute from Minnesota. A monophobic wholoves philosophy and people. (Oh yeah, and sex).It is a charming, irrepressible, and slightly nilistic combination. What fun it was to talk with him!I'm exploring the possibility of changing the show. I just passed my 2 yearanniversary of the podcast, and am rapidly losing audience for the last 2 shows. I suspect you might be getting a little bored?One idea is to ask one "big question" each show, and ask for listenersto send in .mp3's or email with their answers. Of course...
Show #55 -07/24/07-Drew Interview
Download Now · | Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:34
Today we ask the big questions of Drew, age 27. He is an Audio Equipment designer, and the D.J. for the old school Hip Hop bandMC/VL - a rapidly rising Minneapolis based band.For more about MC/VL check out their myspace page atwww.myspace.com/mcvlTo hear the amazing Drew (Professor BX), give a listen to "Cold Check It" on that page. One of my favorite show offs of Drew's D.J. work.And as always, email me at: uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.netVolunteers are welcome!
Show #54 -06/25/07-Linda Interview
Download Now · | Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:47
Today's show is with Linda, age 59. She is from Salt Lake City, retired from State employment, and having the time of her life. She sang for 20 years in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, traveled all over, taught the sight impaired, and has had quite the interesting life.I found her straightforward, yet such a kind person. Religious, yet open to anyone and full of mirth. I totally enjoyed talking with Linda!And as always, email me at: uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net
Show #53 -04/27/07- Steve the Dean Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 28 May 2007 00:15
Today we ask the big questions of Steve the Dean Williams, age 35. He has several podcasts on relationships at www.visionarymindset.com.He is a most enjoyable talker, and this show ends up being mostly aboutrelationships and sex. Give it a listen!--------------------The song at the end of the show is the long promised song (from previousguests Alex and Lyndon and their band 3 Blind Mice) from their newCD release Good Grief. The song is my person favorite off that CD -How Will I Know? Their CD's are available on itunes, or visit theirweb page at www.catsaway.com.-------------------As always, email...
Show #52 -04/29/07- Scot Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:26
Today's interview is with Scot McKay, age 40. He is the founder of X & Y Communications. He is a coach and trainer in pickup, seduction, dating and relationships. He has written several books on the subjects and has a podcast empire going too which includes The Chick Whisperer.He was engaging and delightful and we spent most of the interview talking about Christianity and sex and relationships. Quite the interesting combination!For more from Scot, go to his core website at http://www.deservewhatyouwant.com---------------------------------The song I play at the end of the show is from previous...
Show #51 -03/18/07- DragonLordALS Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:37
Todays interview is with DragonLordALS (his web handle). He is a 20-year-old Computer Science major at Drexel University. The show turns out to be a fascinating view of the world from a mathematician and fractal artist. Please check out DragonLordALSs fractal art at dragonlordals.deviantart.com. The art is really beautiful! -------------------------- And in the news, 3 Blind Mice have a new CD out! They are previous guests: Alex,is the February 19th interview from last year, and Lyndon, the March 5th interview from 2006. The final song I play on the show...
Show #50 -02/18/07- Charlie Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:48
Join me in when Charlie takes on the "big questions". Charles is age 54, a psychologist, originally from Texas, now resides in Oregon. We wandered off in many directions from the questions, as I was interested to see how a psychologist would view the uncomfortable questions. We also had our super-geek moments! What we got was a lot of laughter and fun.Attatched is a ghoulish Halloween picture of Charlie! Can you imagine meeting your psychologist dressed like that? And please email me at uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net. If this is all too serious, tune into Cayenne Chris Conroy's...
Show #49 -01/28/07- DeAnne Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:39
Today's delightful show is a Skype interview with DeAnne, age 41. She is a Musician, Social Worker, Transcriberix, and happens to be blind.She is a most lovely person to talk to, spiritual without being religious, funny, questioning of everything, and I totally adored her.My favorite parts are her view of Hope as "Spiritual Gravity", and her final words of advice kept me laughing for some time. I'm adding a photo of DeAnne that was just sent, a Halloween picture. Fun!As always, email me at: uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net.
Show #48 -01/07/07- Graviton Ring Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:38
I'm back on my feet for the new year, with Graviton Ring (as he is known on the web), age 67, science fiction and story writer, and armchair cosmologist.This one is way out there, I scraped most of the questions and just tried tofollow him where he was going, and he struggled with putting into words, concepts that just didn't fit well into words.What a great ride! Join us, and enjoy the show!To hear more from Graviton Ring - check out his own podcast at:http://feeds.feedburner.com/FreeThoughtMyRoughDraftOfRealityAs always, email me at: uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net.
Show #47 -12/03/06- Dan Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:22
Today's interview is with Dan, age 36. Dan barely qualifies as an ordinary person. He is a record producer and the president of StandUp! Records.We talk about his life as one of the only Jewish families in a small town in Nebraska,and as the son of recent Jewish imigrants from Poland and Palastinian Israel.I loved Dan, and hope you do too!Check out the records Dan produces for famous stand-up comedians like Lewis Black, at his web page www.standuprecords.com.And please email me at uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net.
Show #46 -11/12/06- Sheila Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:05
Today, Sheila from Canada takes on the Big Questions. She is 22 \years old, and is a Biology student interested in consciousness. She was a complete delight to talk to, and I didn't want to stop! I left the show a little long because I enjoyed her answers so much, I didn't want to cut very much of our conversation at all.Don't miss the 2nd half of the show where we discuss the chemistry of Love!As always, send me email at:uncomfortable-questions@tcinternet.net
Show #45 -10/15/06- Andrew Interview
Download Now · | Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:39
Today we have a Skype interview with Andrew, age 36 who takes on the big questions of life. He is the father of 2 preschoolers, happily married, and a self described "featureless cubicle boy". Andrew is from England, and now living in the states. We talked for over 2 hours! I had to cut the show down to something manageable, and I think you will find him warm, funny, and wise. His views are that of a scientist who thinks the evidence for telepathy and things of that sort are rather compelling. It is a delightful and unique take we haven't heard yet on U.Q. I know you will enjoy this show!
Show #44 -9/24/06- Dana Interview
Download Now · | Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:17
This show is a Skype interview with Dana, age 29, the girl with pink hair from St. Johns, Newfoundland. Dana is the creator of the podcast BLARM at www.blarmcast.com.Dana takes on the "big questions" with intelligence, humor, and laughter -and at the end we discuss sex, love, what the heck it is guys want, and body image problems of women - like two girlfriends chatting on the phone.The show is over a week late, because I hopelessly tried to get 100 delightful minutes with Dana, down to a managable 50 minutes. An impossible task!Join in the fun, and give it a listen.Write to me, just to...
