That's Life, I Swear
Every Wednesday, join Rick Barron as he unravels the intricate threads of life's most captivating stories. From heart-pounding political dramas to the awe-inspiring challenges of climate change, he explores the topics that shape our world and define our era. But this isn't just another talk show. Rick delves deep into the human psyche, examining our beliefs, behaviors, and the obstacles we overcome. He celebrates our triumphs and embraces our imperfections, uncovering the profound lessons hidden in everyday experiences. The episodes are a journey of self-discovery as he shares stories that mirror our collective identity. These tales aren't just entertaining – they're a reflection of who we are, who we were, and who we aspire to be. They carry the weight of our ancestral legacy, the fire of our dreams, and the depths of our pain. With each episode, you'll confront your deepest anxieties about yourself, your place in the world, and the future that awaits us all. In understanding these complexities, you'll find inspiration, connection, and perhaps even transformation. "That's Life, I Swear" isn't just a podcast – it's a weekly rendezvous with the extraordinary nature of ordinary life. Subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts, and join Rick on this unforgettable exploration of the human experience. After all, that's life, I swear.
Episodes
In this enlightening conversation, Ashok Rajan shares his remarkable journey from India to the United States, highlighting the challenges he faced while pursuing his education and building a successful career. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, resilience, and the dignity of every job, reflecting on how these experiences shaped his values as an entrepreneur and leader. Ashok also discusses the significance of hope and perse...
Show notes
Learn how a library was deliberately built on the borders of Canada and U.S.A, as a symbol of shared community, showing how physical lines on a map can foster unity rather than division.
Supporting links
1. Haskell Free Library and Opera House [YouTube]
2. Haskell Free Library and Opera House [Website]
3. Haskell Free Library and Opera House [Google Maps]
Summary
In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron speaks with Bryanna Mehling, founder and CEO of Bright Peak Consulting. Bryanna shares her journey from personal challenges to becoming a life and leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-awareness, and relationship building in both personal and professional settings.
The discussion explores the evolution of coaching techniques, the joy of witnessing c...
Lee Saedol, one of the greatest Go players of all time, is defeated by AI. His shocking defeat wasn't just a game-changer—it was a glimpse into a future that may not have a happy ending.
Supporting links
1. Go game [Wikipedia]
2. AlphaGo [Wikipedia]
3. Google DeepMind [Wikipedia]
4. The Story of AlphaGo [Google Arts & Culture]
5. 8 years later: A world Go champion's reflections on AlphaGo [Baduk News Al...
Summary
In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Lauren Van Dyne, a recruitment manager and podcaster, about her experiences as a mother during the COVID pandemic. Lauren discusses her podcast, 'The Mom-demic Diaries,' which aims to provide a space for mothers to share their raw and unfiltered stories of parenting during such a challenging time.
The conversation explores themes of connection, isolation, grief, and resilienc...
The world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion, a major shift from a decade ago, a new report by the United Nations said Thursday.
The report—released on World Population Day—says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.
Supporting links
Cass Elliot's life was a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. From her early days in the folk scene to her meteoric rise with The Mamas & The Papas and her solo career, she left an indelible mark on the music industry.
1. Cass Elliot [Wikipedia]
2. The Mamas & The Papas [Official site]
3. The Mamas and the Papas - Top Hits [YouTube]
Learn how one man sought to keep typewriters alive. Not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing conduits of human creativity.
Supporting links
1. Typewriter [Wikipedia]
2. Who Invented the Typewriter? [History Cooperative]
3. Ultimate Typewriter Repair Guide: Restore Your Vintage Machine [Classic Typewriter]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhant...
A growing body of evidence suggests our mental outlook on aging plays a far more significant role in our longevity than previously recognized.
1. Becca Levy, PhD [Yale School of Medicine]
2. How positive age beliefs can support positive health [AMA]
3. Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world? [Observatoire Prevention]
4. Life Expectancy in Japan: Evidence From a Longitudinal Study [Oxford Acad...
Jony Ive left Apple for a new journey beyond consumer electronics. That journey was to revitalize the historic Jackson Square district in San Francisco.
1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair]
2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube]
3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple's Design Genius [Smithsonian]
Six years ago, Jony Ive stepped away from Apple, leaving behind the iconic products that reshaped our world. But did he leave his design dreams behind? Not even close.
1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair]
2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube]
3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple’s Design Genius [Smithsonian]
Alexei Navalny's Patriot: A Memoir chronicles his evolution from an ordinary Russian citizen to a global symbol of resistance against Vladimir Putin's regime.
supporting links
1. Alexei Navalny [Wikipedia]
2. Yulia Navalnaya [Wikipedia]
3. The faith that sustained Russian dissident Alexei Navalny [America]
4. Putin's Opulence: A Deep Dive into the Russian President's Wealth [YouTube]
5. ‘Putin&ap...
Summary
In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Abby King, a sobriety coach and host of the Sober Connection podcast. Abby shares her personal journey through alcohol addiction, the struggles of quitting, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals and their relationships. They discuss the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of sobriety. Abby emphasizes the need for edu...
The U.S. economy may be sleepwalking into a disaster—and the warning signs are being ignored. Are we prepared for what’s coming next?
1. Workers want AI training from their companies [World Economic Forum]
2. AI Automation And The Future Of The Workforce [YouTube]
3. The growth of the older workforce [Pew Research Center]
4. Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries [U.S. Chamber of Commerce]
Learn how weather forecasting, via NOAA, isn’t just about satellites or radars; it’s about the dedicated staff, research, and infrastructure behind the scenes. Private apps and companies rely on this federal backbone.
Supporting links
1. Hurricane Season [Wikipedia]
2. NOAA [Website]
3. DOGE [Website]
4. National Weather Service [Website]
5. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research [Wikipedia]
Contact That&apos...
As a neurosurgeon, their expertise rests on precise skills and advancing neurological insights, but true mastery goes beyond technique to shape their impact and empathy.
1. The Making of a Neurosurgeon [American University of Antigua]
2. So, You Want to Be a Surgeon [American College of Surgeons]
3. Neurosurgeon [Cleveland Clinic]
4. History of Neurology and Neurosurgery [Wikipedia]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
The propulsive story of the women who sought, and gained, a piece of the action on Wall Street.
1. The Paulina Bren [Blog site]
2. Bernadette Bartels Murphy, Pioneering Wall Street Trader, Dies at 86 [New York Times]
3. Tracing the Roots of the Women on Wall Street [National Women’s History Museum]
4. How the macho NYSE trader became an endangered species [New York Post]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
By taking advantage of robotics as the new digital clerk, grocery brands can solve the most pressing issues they face today: tight margins, labor shortages and shifting customer expectations.
1. How robots are taking over warehouse work [BBC]
2. Thrive Market [website]
3. How Robotics is Transforming Grocery Operations [Food Logistics]
4. 7 Online Grocery Delivery Challenges (and How To Overcome Them) [MarktPOS]
Arctic ice is melting even more rapidly than scientists previously believed.
supporting links
1. Felicity Aston: Explorer-Author-Speaker [website]
2. What It's Like to Cross Antarctica Alone [Conde Nast Traveler]
3. Pole Of Cold: Felicity Aston - Extreme Challenge [YouTube]
4. Chasing Winter, A Journey to the Pole of Cold [Book]
5. B.I.G. North Pole [website]
Arctic sea ice decline [Wikipedia]
Contact That&ap...
Greenpeace, the legendary environmental group that fought to save the whales, now finds itself fighting for survival.
Supporting links
1. Greenpeace [Wikipedia]
2. Greenpeace [USA website]
3. Greenpeace International [YouTube]
4. The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior [Greenpeace website]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhantom
- Bluesky at @rickba...
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