Contemplating Life with Chris Young
"Contemplating Life" is a podcast by author, assistive technology developer, and disability advocate Chris Young. Each week we will explore a variety of topics including disability, religion, politics, entertainment, and whatever else I can think of. Please support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/contemplatinglife
Episodes
In this episode, I continue a multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories. Having already talked about God last episode, this time we discuss human beings, a brief introduction to the use of mythology in Scripture, and the metaphorical use of angels and demons.
Links of Interest
In this episode, I begin a lengthy multipart series in which I adapt some of the lesson plans I used as I taught the Catholic faith for 30 years. I’m not here to convert anyone. I’m just sharing my stories.
Links of Interest
RCIA/OCIA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Christian_Initiation_of_Adults
Change from RCIA to OCIA: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/forget-rcia-meet-ocia-us-bishops-approve-big-name-change
Sometimes the people we admire turn out to be completely opposite of what we expect. Can we still respect them for the good that they’ve done when they revealed themselves to be something completely different? That’s the question I try to answer about my fandom of Elon Musk in this episode.
Links of Interest
Bill Cosby on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby
“Why Is There Air?” Cosby comedy album on Wikipedia: https://...
This rather lengthy episode wraps up the reviews of most of the Oscar-nominated films for this year. I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do a better job but I was out of commission with the flu for about 10 days and just didn’t have time to do the kind of job I usually do. The Oscars will be presented Sunday, March 2 on ABC-TV and I wanted to get this episode out before the awards were presented.
Links of Interest
This is the first of my abbreviated reviews of Oscar-nominated films for 2025. After several weeks of talking about Broadway musicals, fantasy, and fairy tales, we finally get around to discussing “Wicked.”
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
"Wicked: For Good" (2025) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/
This is the final in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
This is the third in a multi-part series inspired by the hit movie musical Wicked–Part 1. The series will explore musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella_(Rodgers_and_Hammerstein_musical)
Richard Rogers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikip...
This is the second of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/
“Cinderella” (1965 TV special) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057950/
This is the first of a multipart series inspired by the hit movie musical “Wicked–Part 1.” This series will be about musical theater, fairy tales, and fantasy in general.
Links of Interest
“Wicked Part 1“ (2024) film on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0029583/
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937) on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
This week, we conclude my reviews of 31 new primetime TV shows.
TV Shows and Films Reviewed
Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned.
“The Summit” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32869199/
“Before” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13332622/
“Citadel” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9794044/
“Citadel: Diana” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22754212/
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This week, we have the first part of a two-part episode in which I review more new TV shows. The final part will be available in a few days.
TV Shows and Films Reviewed
Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned.
“Universal Basic Guys” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23469464/
“Rescue: Hi-Surf” on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27629382/
In this episode, we wrap up talking about my brief two years working at the IU Department of Medical Genetics.
Links of Interest
Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Judith Gersting on the IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-judith.html
In this episode, we continue discussing my brief two years working at the IU Department of Medical Genetics. I tell the story of my friendship with one of my department colleagues.
Links of Interest
Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html
Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.edu/genetics
In recent weeks, I’ve been talking about my work as a computer programmer for the Indiana University Department of Medical Genetics. This week, we take a departure to talk about the work that we did in that department. We will take a deep dive into basic genetics, and you will learn a little bit about the genetic disorder that causes my disability.
Links of Interest
Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics:...
This week, I discussed my obsessive need to leave no gaps in these stories. I discovered some additional information that should’ve been in the previous episode, and I just couldn’t proceed without filling in the extra details. I also tried creating some illustrations using ChatGPT in this episode, so I highly recommend that you watch the YouTube version rather than listen to this episode.
Links of Interest
This week, we continue reminiscing about my first and only full-time job as a computer programmer. I worked in the IU Department of Medical Genetics along with my college mentor, Dr. John Gersting.
Links of Interest
IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html
Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Geneti...
This week, we have a special episode where I review six new TV shows and one movie that have recently premiered.
TV Shows and Films Reviewed
Note: I’m only linking movies and TV series. You can click on the links to find the actors mentioned.
“Agatha All Along” (TV series 2024-) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15571732/
“The Penguin” (miniseries 2024) on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/
This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science. We also cover my final semester and my work at the IU Department of Medical Genetics.
Links of Interest
IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html
Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: htt...
This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science and worked as a programmer at the IU Department of Medical Genetics.
Links of Interest
IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Prof. Emeritus Dr. John Gersting on IUPUI website: https://science.iupui.edu/people-directory/people/gersting-john.html
Indiana University Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics: https://medicine.iu.e...
This week, we continue my reminiscences of my college days at IUPUI, where I studied computer science. I include the story of how my mentor, Dr. John Gersting, helped me get my first legitimate programming job.
Links of Interest
IUPUI website: https://www.iupui.edu/
Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research: https://uindy.historyit.com/container.php?id=112877
Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana: https://www.rmhccin.org/
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