Use Your Head! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:18:38 -0500 https://www.useyourheadpodcast.com en-us © 2026 Use Your Head! yes 62598360-4c3d-58e2-8410-ba31c978f413 John McLain episodic false My name is John.  I’m a seminary student and postulant in the Reformed Episcopal Church.  I've found over the course of my life that the best answers to life's questions start here: Use Your Head!  Join me on my journey for lively discussions, analysis, and fun!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John McLain https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hc38cxu7hr8tq5vw9fuoa8qcexho?.jpg Use Your Head! John McLain The Long Walk The Long Walk In the middle of Holy Week 2026, I pause for a moment to look around.  Much can be gained from the long, difficult journey that we make as pilgrims...and the one Our Lord made to the cross.

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]]> In the middle of Holy Week 2026, I pause for a moment to look around.  Much can be gained from the long, difficult journey that we make as pilgrims...and the one Our Lord made to the cross.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18946827 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1603 3 14 full false Falling in Love again - Lent Falling in Love again - Lent A short discussion on the liturgical season of Lent, and how we can find renewal during this very sacred and special time, which is a gift.

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]]> A short discussion on the liturgical season of Lent, and how we can find renewal during this very sacred and special time, which is a gift.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18757689 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 1504 3 13 full false Modern monasticism - the Daily Office Modern monasticism - the Daily Office Happy Epiphany to you!  Today we'll talk about St. Benedict's Rule...and how it is still a tremendous blessing today in and through the Daily Office.

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]]> Happy Epiphany to you!  Today we'll talk about St. Benedict's Rule...and how it is still a tremendous blessing today in and through the Daily Office.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18507927 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 2524 3 12 full false Advent and Embers Advent and Embers As we continue to move through the season of Advent, we'll talk some more about the special opportunities for growth during this special time, focusing on the four collects.  Also, we'll look at yet another seasonal observance called Ember Days.  Advent blessings to you!

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]]> As we continue to move through the season of Advent, we'll talk some more about the special opportunities for growth during this special time, focusing on the four collects.  Also, we'll look at yet another seasonal observance called Ember Days.  Advent blessings to you!

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18372986 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1887 3 11 full false The King (of Kings) is coming! About Advent The King (of Kings) is coming! About Advent Happy New Year!  Advent is here, and did you know that it marks the beginning of a brand new liturgical year?  That's one of several truths of this oft-misunderstood season that we'll chat about on this episode.  May your Advent season bear much fruit as we all prepare for the coming of the King!

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]]> Happy New Year!  Advent is here, and did you know that it marks the beginning of a brand new liturgical year?  That's one of several truths of this oft-misunderstood season that we'll chat about on this episode.  May your Advent season bear much fruit as we all prepare for the coming of the King!

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18286376 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2242 3 10 full false The rich tradition of Harvest time The rich tradition of Harvest time Happy Thanksgiving!  Today I'll share some thoughts about this very special time of the year.  A joyous civic holiday, indeed; but did you know that Thanksgiving Day is also a Feast celebrated in the Church? 

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]]> Happy Thanksgiving!  Today I'll share some thoughts about this very special time of the year.  A joyous civic holiday, indeed; but did you know that Thanksgiving Day is also a Feast celebrated in the Church? 

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18236549 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600 1477 3 9 full false The grave danger of Groupthink The grave danger of Groupthink Groupthink often becomes Groupvote.  It can have deadly consequences.  Please pray for New York City.

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]]> Groupthink often becomes Groupvote.  It can have deadly consequences.  Please pray for New York City.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18141312 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600 1852 3 8 full false The emptiness of the See of Canterbury The emptiness of the See of Canterbury The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been selected, which should be happy news for Anglicans around the world.  But it isn't - at least not for the faithful.  Today we'll frame the discussion around the reaction of GAFCON - the link below may be helpful.  Also, I'll share a fabulous book I had the honor of narrating recently - and why every Christian should read (or listen to) it.

GAFCON response

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]]> The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been selected, which should be happy news for Anglicans around the world.  But it isn't - at least not for the faithful.  Today we'll frame the discussion around the reaction of GAFCON - the link below may be helpful.  Also, I'll share a fabulous book I had the honor of narrating recently - and why every Christian should read (or listen to) it.

GAFCON response

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-18017636 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2472 3 7 full false Cowards attacking the innocent Cowards attacking the innocent On the heels of completing another seminary course, I was casually browsing in a social media platform and came across something that at first made sad...and then, pretty angry.

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]]> On the heels of completing another seminary course, I was casually browsing in a social media platform and came across something that at first made sad...and then, pretty angry.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17953016 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1439 3 6 full false A deception called both-sides-ism A deception called both-sides-ism Equality and equity - two words with very different applications in our troubled culture. Today we'll talk about why moral judgment must never be removed from society.

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]]> Equality and equity - two words with very different applications in our troubled culture. Today we'll talk about why moral judgment must never be removed from society.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17867137 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1431 3 5 full false Personhood and Vocation Personhood and Vocation On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and the day after a brutal and senseless assassination, we'll process a bit, and derive inspiration from a man who knew who he was and what God created him for.  

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]]> On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and the day after a brutal and senseless assassination, we'll process a bit, and derive inspiration from a man who knew who he was and what God created him for.  

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17827877 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1771 3 4 full false St. Augustine and the problem of evil St. Augustine and the problem of evil In this episode, I'll clarify something I said last time about evil.  What is it - really?  We'll look to the great early church father St. Augustine of Hippo for answers to a question that man has always wrestled with, even to this day.

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]]> In this episode, I'll clarify something I said last time about evil.  What is it - really?  We'll look to the great early church father St. Augustine of Hippo for answers to a question that man has always wrestled with, even to this day.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17790972 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0500 1269 3 3 full false Minneapolis massacre - Evil is real Minneapolis massacre - Evil is real In this episode we face the cold reality of evil in the wake of the unspeakable horror of murdered children.  When our culture embraces wickedness, we should expect these events to occur.  Only by repentance and living within God's created order can we hope to end these massacres.

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]]> In this episode we face the cold reality of evil in the wake of the unspeakable horror of murdered children.  When our culture embraces wickedness, we should expect these events to occur.  Only by repentance and living within God's created order can we hope to end these massacres.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17757162 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1637 3 2 full false A show about pilgrimage A show about pilgrimage After 4 long months, the UYH podcast is back with a fresh mission.  I invite you to join me as I answer a calling on my life.  Through my journey of education and formation during my postulancy, I'll share some things I'm discovering about the pilgrimage that we are all on - making our way though this amazing thing called life.

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]]> After 4 long months, the UYH podcast is back with a fresh mission.  I invite you to join me as I answer a calling on my life.  Through my journey of education and formation during my postulancy, I'll share some things I'm discovering about the pilgrimage that we are all on - making our way though this amazing thing called life.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17738133 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1187 3 1 full false The European Plan, two plates please, and what a waste? The European Plan, two plates please, and what a waste? Gen-Zers have some great ideas and are changing the world...on campus and at dining tables.  And a man crosses the pond and experiences a remarkable (and delicious) transformation.

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]]> Gen-Zers have some great ideas and are changing the world...on campus and at dining tables.  And a man crosses the pond and experiences a remarkable (and delicious) transformation.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-17021715 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1823 2 10 full false Done too soon, a very bad high, and not too far from here Done too soon, a very bad high, and not too far from here Studies reveal a horrifying potential consequence of diabetes; premature burnout is plaguing our young people, and the inspiring faith of Christians in the midst of a communist regime.

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]]> Studies reveal a horrifying potential consequence of diabetes; premature burnout is plaguing our young people, and the inspiring faith of Christians in the midst of a communist regime.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16986009 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1814 2 9 full false The hot box, the office battlefield, and like, no thanks! The hot box, the office battlefield, and like, no thanks! The quest for meaningful work is noble indeed, but what about the dues? Also, office brown-bagging gone wild, and office people gone wilder.

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]]> The quest for meaningful work is noble indeed, but what about the dues? Also, office brown-bagging gone wild, and office people gone wilder.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16938529 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1832 2 8 full false Crowded nest, choppers in the office, and earbud people Crowded nest, choppers in the office, and earbud people Micromanagers have some new tools and are finding success in making problems worse.  Also, the Peter Pan syndrome is alive and well, and the power of music to benefit the brain *might* have a downside.

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]]> Micromanagers have some new tools and are finding success in making problems worse.  Also, the Peter Pan syndrome is alive and well, and the power of music to benefit the brain *might* have a downside.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16898172 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1835 2 7 full false Tied up in "Knots," edible financing, and AI obsolete? Tied up in "Knots," edible financing, and AI obsolete? The theme of many weddings today is "waste" - but other than bankrupting dad, is there a deeper issue? Plus, the "courier culture" grows deeper roots, and finally - computing is on the verge of a breakthrough that could make today's AI look like an abacus.

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]]> The theme of many weddings today is "waste" - but other than bankrupting dad, is there a deeper issue? Plus, the "courier culture" grows deeper roots, and finally - computing is on the verge of a breakthrough that could make today's AI look like an abacus.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16859242 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1842 2 6 full false Tipping over, 40 winks, and there's nothin' like a nurse Tipping over, 40 winks, and there's nothin' like a nurse The vast majority of Americans are fed up with the "tipping culture," the goods and bads of the classic nap, and an AI threat against some of the noblest among us.

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]]> The vast majority of Americans are fed up with the "tipping culture," the goods and bads of the classic nap, and an AI threat against some of the noblest among us.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16818114 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1851 2 5 full false An AI classroom update, from hero to zero, and a call to prayer An AI classroom update, from hero to zero, and a call to prayer More burning and violence in Oregon, this time at an unlikely target; a very refreshing approach to the prevention of classroom cheating; and heartbreaking, senseless violence grips Syria.

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]]> More burning and violence in Oregon, this time at an unlikely target; a very refreshing approach to the prevention of classroom cheating; and heartbreaking, senseless violence grips Syria.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16775069 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1854 2 4 full false You're outta there! (maybe), that's our policy, and press 1 for less accent You're outta there! (maybe), that's our policy, and press 1 for less accent Back after a long absence, we dive into AI's latest human "enhancement," rampant campus racism, and baseball is back! But less human than ever. 

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]]> Back after a long absence, we dive into AI's latest human "enhancement," rampant campus racism, and baseball is back! But less human than ever. 

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16734644 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0600 1842 2 3 full false TikTokShock, ghost jobs, and making a gas of yourself TikTokShock, ghost jobs, and making a gas of yourself TikTokers experience major (albeit short) withdrawal, the positions that really aren't, and finally - a deadly trend that's desperately in need of counter-influencers.

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]]> TikTokers experience major (albeit short) withdrawal, the positions that really aren't, and finally - a deadly trend that's desperately in need of counter-influencers.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16477057 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1835 2 2 full false Tech frenemies, young mockers, and a new label Tech frenemies, young mockers, and a new label Big Tech bosses show their cards through their checkbooks.  Plus, young people are saying yes to saying no...and the Surgeon General looks for label space on booze.

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]]> Big Tech bosses show their cards through their checkbooks.  Plus, young people are saying yes to saying no...and the Surgeon General looks for label space on booze.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16397253 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 1833 2 1 full false Accidental bosses, on the ball, and the best cure Accidental bosses, on the ball, and the best cure The corporate world complains about managers who aren't equipped for the job - but are they truly accidents?  Also, despite the advice of barkeeps, we offer a better cure for the self-afflicted.  And finally, the FBI teaches us all a valuable lesson about when to "close the gate."

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]]> The corporate world complains about managers who aren't equipped for the job - but are they truly accidents?  Also, despite the advice of barkeeps, we offer a better cure for the self-afflicted.  And finally, the FBI teaches us all a valuable lesson about when to "close the gate."

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16363068 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 1870 1 23 full false Re-thinking re-gifting, the song of study, and I'll stay home for Christmas Re-thinking re-gifting, the song of study, and I'll stay home for Christmas The re-gifting question...it's not complicated at all when we use our heads!  Plus, can those headphones really help you make better grades?  And sad but true, there are plenty of empty pews...and the reason is pretty obvious.

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]]> The re-gifting question...it's not complicated at all when we use our heads!  Plus, can those headphones really help you make better grades?  And sad but true, there are plenty of empty pews...and the reason is pretty obvious.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16336685 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 1847 1 22 full false The noses know, droning on, and worse verse The noses know, droning on, and worse verse The floating menace over Jersey continues while the government drones on.  Plus we profile a four-legged home inspector, and a listener sends in a story about some dead poets who were never even alive to begin with.

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]]> The floating menace over Jersey continues while the government drones on.  Plus we profile a four-legged home inspector, and a listener sends in a story about some dead poets who were never even alive to begin with.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16296347 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0600 1833 1 21 full false Perilous playthings, delicious feelings, and the bill nobody knows Perilous playthings, delicious feelings, and the bill nobody knows No matter what goes under the tree, parents would be wise to give kids a gift they can really use.  Plus, binging is back - this time, in the form of feelings.  And finally, a new study reveals a massive rip-off that exploits confusion as a weapon.

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]]> No matter what goes under the tree, parents would be wise to give kids a gift they can really use.  Plus, binging is back - this time, in the form of feelings.  And finally, a new study reveals a massive rip-off that exploits confusion as a weapon.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16257468 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0600 1830 1 20 full false The worm turns, no thanks...I'm good, and fake cases The worm turns, no thanks...I'm good, and fake cases Could lawyers hold the key to the elusive AI corral?  Plus, a betrayal of public trust comes home to roost, and some software geniuses may have saved humanity from an annual yuletide scourge!

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]]> Could lawyers hold the key to the elusive AI corral?  Plus, a betrayal of public trust comes home to roost, and some software geniuses may have saved humanity from an annual yuletide scourge!

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16217308 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0600 1847 1 19 full false Eat with your mouth closed, these eyes (or those), and a new disease Eat with your mouth closed, these eyes (or those), and a new disease On the Thanksgiving edition: a shocking new way to mutilate yourself, a pathetic holiday trend at the ER, and the need to relearn an important skill around the dinner table.

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]]> On the Thanksgiving edition: a shocking new way to mutilate yourself, a pathetic holiday trend at the ER, and the need to relearn an important skill around the dinner table.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16180926 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0600 1850 1 18 full false Gemini attacks!, one bad Apple, and hot chicken Gemini attacks!, one bad Apple, and hot chicken Generative AI continues to expose its own shortcomings and dangers to humankind, and another intriguing trademark case has two brands playing a high-stakes game of chicken.


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]]> Generative AI continues to expose its own shortcomings and dangers to humankind, and another intriguing trademark case has two brands playing a high-stakes game of chicken.


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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16136039 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600 1816 1 17 full false Plastic youth, Wicked indeed!, and Gen Z-ero Plastic youth, Wicked indeed!, and Gen Z-ero A major printing gaffe has a toymaker blushing...for more than one reason.  Also, 20-somethings are whining while redefining our definition of "adult."  Plus, we lament the death of "true beauty lies within."

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]]> A major printing gaffe has a toymaker blushing...for more than one reason.  Also, 20-somethings are whining while redefining our definition of "adult."  Plus, we lament the death of "true beauty lies within."

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16096002 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0600 1799 1 16 full false Daylight Save Me Time, Red-hot election, and squeegee bots Daylight Save Me Time, Red-hot election, and squeegee bots No doubt, this year's general election has reached critical heat, but in some ways, the vote has grown quite cold.  Also, it's a bird...it's a plane...it's a...what?  And finally, we're treated to a new (?) reason to seek treatment - as if we needed one.

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]]> No doubt, this year's general election has reached critical heat, but in some ways, the vote has grown quite cold.  Also, it's a bird...it's a plane...it's a...what?  And finally, we're treated to a new (?) reason to seek treatment - as if we needed one.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-16013683 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2003 1 15 full false Flipping not flopping, Hollywood vs. Broadway, and a Turnover to go Flipping not flopping, Hollywood vs. Broadway, and a Turnover to go Home improvement is a half-trillion dollar industry, and while slowing, remains very strong - but does it say anything about our throw-away culture?  Also, the Fall Classic loses its romance.  And finally, a look at turnover at the office.  What's the  answer to horrible bosses - send 'em to school...or send 'em packing?  And are these bad leaders even the cause?

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]]> Home improvement is a half-trillion dollar industry, and while slowing, remains very strong - but does it say anything about our throw-away culture?  Also, the Fall Classic loses its romance.  And finally, a look at turnover at the office.  What's the  answer to horrible bosses - send 'em to school...or send 'em packing?  And are these bad leaders even the cause?

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15970406 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1771 1 14 full false Played for suckers, the Info-demic, and Not so Kindly Played for suckers, the Info-demic, and Not so Kindly Three little words...we're now told they are a "red flag."  But are they really?  Also, as the political environment reaches records temps, it's a good idea to re-evaluate the end game!  Plus, we'll look at a very important race that the human brain just can't win - and why drugs and fancy labels aren't helping.

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]]> Three little words...we're now told they are a "red flag."  But are they really?  Also, as the political environment reaches records temps, it's a good idea to re-evaluate the end game!  Plus, we'll look at a very important race that the human brain just can't win - and why drugs and fancy labels aren't helping.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15931143 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1991 1 13 full false Just a regular hero, step into my "offiz," and BIG strike Just a regular hero, step into my "offiz," and BIG strike Another trademark case has been decided in the world of comics, and I agree!  Also, Gen-Z college grads are facing a rude awakening in corporate America.  Finally, trouble on the longshore raises some very new questions in a very old industry - and it reverberates far and wide.

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]]> Another trademark case has been decided in the world of comics, and I agree!  Also, Gen-Z college grads are facing a rude awakening in corporate America.  Finally, trouble on the longshore raises some very new questions in a very old industry - and it reverberates far and wide.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15858939 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1917 1 12 full false Welcome back, It's gonna cut us in half, and Lessons from the tortoise Welcome back, It's gonna cut us in half, and Lessons from the tortoise Dire "new" predictions about AI's true mission have employees raising eyebrows - and speaking out.  Also, like the underdog in the fable, many people are discovering ways to win at life without their hair being on fire.  And finally, the king has declared and end to working from home...but will others follow?

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]]> Dire "new" predictions about AI's true mission have employees raising eyebrows - and speaking out.  Also, like the underdog in the fable, many people are discovering ways to win at life without their hair being on fire.  And finally, the king has declared and end to working from home...but will others follow?

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15817297 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1694 1 11 full false Eating out is up, Loving to Hate it, and Iggy says Keep Out Eating out is up, Loving to Hate it, and Iggy says Keep Out There's some rather obvious "analysis" of campaign ads out there, but why do voters who claim to hate them really love them?  And Iggy, or IG, is taking steps to protect teens from online harm.  But will the end justify their means?  Finally, restaurants are feeling the pinch of inflation like everyone else...but think twice before staying home supper (if ya can.)

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]]> There's some rather obvious "analysis" of campaign ads out there, but why do voters who claim to hate them really love them?  And Iggy, or IG, is taking steps to protect teens from online harm.  But will the end justify their means?  Finally, restaurants are feeling the pinch of inflation like everyone else...but think twice before staying home supper (if ya can.)

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15783026 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1689 1 10 full false Mom & Dad meltdown, clueless AI, and slamming grass into reverse Mom & Dad meltdown, clueless AI, and slamming grass into reverse Employees aren't excited about their new co-worker, AI.  Plus, I think I've found an answer for all these paralyzed parents - and it's not new.  Finally, The Golden State makes a sudden shift, and "smokes" its gearbox...but why?

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]]> Employees aren't excited about their new co-worker, AI.  Plus, I think I've found an answer for all these paralyzed parents - and it's not new.  Finally, The Golden State makes a sudden shift, and "smokes" its gearbox...but why?

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15743985 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1863 1 9 full false Pillow monsters, AI optimism, and poisonous light Pillow monsters, AI optimism, and poisonous light Forget about monsters under your kids' beds...the real ones might be much closer.  And is AI disappointing itself?  One California company says it's helping, and they're still hiring humans!  And finally, everyone knows the dangers of smog and junk in our water.  But new research is showing that night light can be far more dangerous than once believed.

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]]> Forget about monsters under your kids' beds...the real ones might be much closer.  And is AI disappointing itself?  One California company says it's helping, and they're still hiring humans!  And finally, everyone knows the dangers of smog and junk in our water.  But new research is showing that night light can be far more dangerous than once believed.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15709358 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:00:00 -0500 2193 1 8 full false A stripe shortage, another stripe shortage, and trouble comes to my hometown A stripe shortage, another stripe shortage, and trouble comes to my hometown There was a time when school bullies were found in the halls, or lurking in the parking lots.  Not anymore.  Plus, we got us a shortage of stripes!  And then another one.  And we're not talking zebras!  Well, we sorta are, but not really...oh, just click and listen for crying out loud!

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]]> There was a time when school bullies were found in the halls, or lurking in the parking lots.  Not anymore.  Plus, we got us a shortage of stripes!  And then another one.  And we're not talking zebras!  Well, we sorta are, but not really...oh, just click and listen for crying out loud!

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15653441 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0500 1943 1 7 full false Magical music, shaking up the houses, and...you'll never guess what else Magical music, shaking up the houses, and...you'll never guess what else A major change to a BIG part of our economy, in the name of...fairness?  Also, we'll talk about a wonderful new therapy for depression with no side effects.  And, a mystery topic that really isn't.

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]]> A major change to a BIG part of our economy, in the name of...fairness?  Also, we'll talk about a wonderful new therapy for depression with no side effects.  And, a mystery topic that really isn't.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15613109 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2296 1 6 full false Weirdsville, careers, lipstick, and underwear! Weirdsville, careers, lipstick, and underwear! Come with us on a trip through Weirdsville - and bring your brain, you'll need it.  Also - this ain't your grandparents' economics!  And finally...if you're on the hunt for a new gig, we just might have the thing for you.

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]]> Come with us on a trip through Weirdsville - and bring your brain, you'll need it.  Also - this ain't your grandparents' economics!  And finally...if you're on the hunt for a new gig, we just might have the thing for you.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15578699 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1664 1 5 full false Unretirement, trusting thy enemy, and a wretched tableau Unretirement, trusting thy enemy, and a wretched tableau The controversial opener to the Olympic Games was awful, but almost as bad was the lame explanation given for it.  Plus...should you trust someone (or something) who put you out of work to put you right back in?  And speaking of going back to work, some folks (unexpectedly) are.

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]]> The controversial opener to the Olympic Games was awful, but almost as bad was the lame explanation given for it.  Plus...should you trust someone (or something) who put you out of work to put you right back in?  And speaking of going back to work, some folks (unexpectedly) are.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15511028 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0500 2030 1 4 full false High times, High prices, and a number High times, High prices, and a number On this week's Use Your Head! podcast: Numbers have values, but some numbers have a BIG value depending on who they belong to. (?)

Plus, "the cost of living is too high!" - said every generation ever.  And eat 'em if ya got 'em...just be careful with 'em!  All that, with a heartwarming baseball story. 

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]]> On this week's Use Your Head! podcast: Numbers have values, but some numbers have a BIG value depending on who they belong to. (?)

Plus, "the cost of living is too high!" - said every generation ever.  And eat 'em if ya got 'em...just be careful with 'em!  All that, with a heartwarming baseball story. 

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15469925 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2310 1 3 full false The Great Manipulation The Great Manipulation In this episode: the continuing menacing march of AI (or, AGI as it will soon be called.) Also, baseball's lamest event had a dreadful beginning.  And, the fall of a 121 year old political trend that some are calling insignificant.  Are they right?

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]]> In this episode: the continuing menacing march of AI (or, AGI as it will soon be called.) Also, baseball's lamest event had a dreadful beginning.  And, the fall of a 121 year old political trend that some are calling insignificant.  Are they right?

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15424144 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2281 1 2 full false From the Ashes...I'm finally back From the Ashes...I'm finally back Listeners of The Audiobook Trail may have been wondering where I've been, where the promised June 12 show was, etc.  I explain here, as we launch the brand new show, The Use Your Head! podcast.  Come along for fresh and insightful cultural observation and commentary.  I'm looking forward to it, and I'm glad it's finally here.

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]]> Listeners of The Audiobook Trail may have been wondering where I've been, where the promised June 12 show was, etc.  I explain here, as we launch the brand new show, The Use Your Head! podcast.  Come along for fresh and insightful cultural observation and commentary.  I'm looking forward to it, and I'm glad it's finally here.

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]]> John McLain Buzzsprout-15388860 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1700 1 1 full false