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
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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhantom
- Bluesky at @rickba...
Show notes
What if crossing that finish line, no matter how far behind, wasn’t about winning at all?
1. Newcomb ball [Wikipedia]
2. New to Triathlon? Here’s Your Beginner Training Plan [Triathlete]
3. Triathlon [Wikipedia]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhantom
- Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
- Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/c...
Frozen Obsession: Henry Worsley’s Last Expedition, chasing Ernest Shackleton’s polar dream.
supporting links
1. Henry Worsley (explorer) [Wikipedia]
2. Ernest Shackleton [Wikipedia]
3. The White Darkness [Amazon Books]
4. David Grann [Facebook]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhantom
- Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
- Email us at https://www.t...
Summary
In this engaging conversation, host Rick Barron speaks with Kendall Breitman, a master storyteller and community manager at Riverside. They explore Kendall's journey from her early life in Pennsylvania to her impressive career in journalism, covering politics and presidential elections.
Kendall shares insights into her experiences in high school, college, and her transition into the fast-paced world of political journal...
Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews David Simmons, a former tech executive who transitioned to a sailing business in the Caribbean. David shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood in Mississippi to a fulfilling life on the ocean. He discusses his love for the water, the challenges of starting a charter business, and the realities of living on a boat.
The conversation explores themes of reinvention, adventure, and ...
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen
1. How AI could save (not destroy) education [TED]
2. The A.I. Chatbots Have Arrived. Time to Talk to Your Kids. [New York Times]
3. Most Americans haven’t used ChatGPT; few think it will impact their job [Pew Research Center]
4. Khan Academy [website]
Locked down in the English countryside during the pandemic, writer Chloe Dalton found herself in an unlikely companionship—with a wild hare.
supporting links
1. Raising Hare: A Memoir [Amazon]
2. Chloe Dalton [Blog site]
3. Hare [Wikipedia]
Contact That's Life, I Swear
- Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com
- Twitter at @RedPhantom
- Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social
- Email us at https://www.thats...
The effects of AI in drug development are expected to dramatically reshape the entire healthcare industry.
supporting links
1. Terray [company website]
2. Recursion Pharmaceuticals [company website]
3. Schrödinger [company website]
4. Isomorphic Labs[company website]
5. Revolutionizing Drug Discovery with Generative AI [YouTube]
6. What AI-Designed Drugs Have Been FDA-Approved? [Vial]
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Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron interviews novelist Suzanne Junered, exploring her journey from a career in nutrition to becoming a writer. Suzanne shares her passion for storytelling, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community in the writing process. The discussion delves into her creative awakening, the themes she explores in her novels, and her reflections on growth and self-worth as a writer. ...
Summary: In this episode, host Rick Barron speaks with Shazmeen Bank, a relationship coach and host of the podcast 'Love Better.' They discuss Shazmeen's journey from becoming a young mother to her evolution into a relationship coach, emphasizing the importance of self-worth, healing, and creating safe spaces for personal growth.
Shazmeen shares her transformative experiences during COVID, the birth of her podcast, a...
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