Life's Learning Curve

Are mischief & prankishness necessary? Yes...Well sometimes. Shenanigans is the theme of the podcast as Paul remembers innocent, yet effective childhood shenanigans. (See Jim Halpert)

In First Grade, Paul's perspectives and behavior become altered for the rest of his life. -We all can become better people by adding just the right people to our lives. Paul enters reading groups, encounters a first year teacher and is forced to sit next to Jimmy, a class misfit, who cannot control his outbursts. A mentor is used to smooth the waters of 1st grade. From that moment, Paul's perspectives and attitudes were changed. So... What happened??

Through fuzzy memories we retell about a 1968 vacation which presented adventure, sunburns and discovery. During the west coast's decade of peace, color & unrest, there was an unusual imbalance of protests and the feeling of all is well; despite the Vietnam War. As we saw our childhoods coming to an end, the feeling of innocence returned because of a vacation destination in California.

Summers' possibilities are retold as Paul recalls his years at age six. Due to his family being given a surprise summer pass to a new country club, the Summer season defines its seasonal magic and the stories are synthesized through all four senses. Scary, fun and full of adventure, Paul discovers, swimming lessons, lifeguards and the abundant tasty crab apples.

We podcast our first remote from Studio 502 here in the mid mid midwest to Austin, TX., and swap Physical Therapy stories with Dr. Trace McClintock. 'Tis realler than real!

Excelling in Math & Science, young Jack choses to challenge himself even more and enters Music Education. With that decision, the lives of multiple students were changed by an outstanding educator who saw the world through his analytical eyes and thoughtful choices.

After finding value, confidence and leadership in his unique voice, Joe fills his life with love and friendship from family, friends, DJ-ing and Broadcasting. He also tells us how his junior high school experience helped mold who he was and still is.

His past made Vaughn push harder and harder until he found himself playing guitar and singing his heart out in small venues. Now in his mid 20s, he continues to evolve; writing, mixing and mastering original music. "No one works harder at this than Vaughn. He IS focal to the creative community and makes us all better." -Mark Esken

Like-minded people, mentors, a teacher and many others saw something in the small boy from PA. and a career writer was born. -Author & businessman Clay Greager shares his ride up the mountain of life. He swaps stories with Paul based on his experiences writing and publishing from Key West, Florida. What a ride!