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The Surrealistic World Of Michael Porfirio
This podcast is a change of pace. I talk about one of my favorite Twitter accounts, the account of @MichaelPorfirio, and I discuss why I think it ac…
8 years, 2 months ago
Three Questions From Readers
In this podcast I discuss three separate questions sent to me by readers. The questions are: 1. How do I deal with a situation where I'm worried my…
8 years, 3 months ago
The Imperative Of Discovery: Charles Sturt's Australian Explorations
After saying a few words about the great explorers and travelers of the past, we give a podcast reading of my most recent article, "Charles Sturt: A…
8 years, 3 months ago
David Mamet's Film "Redbelt" (2008) (Podcast)
In this podcast we discuss David Mamet's 2008 film "Redbelt." This is a great movie, and a worthy addition to his long line of films that explore th…
8 years, 4 months ago
Impressions Of Belo Horizonte, Brazil
I spent the recent holidays in Belo Horizonte, which is the capital of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. It was a fantastic trip, and I wanted to…
8 years, 4 months ago
Reach Out And Help Someone Else During The Holiday Season
During this holiday season, try to reach out to someone who needs a hand and try to show some kindness. Too often, we all get so wrapped up in our o…
8 years, 4 months ago
The Need To Escape
The theme of this podcast is the subject of escape, and how it is connected with travel and discovery. We explore this theme through the prism of tw…
8 years, 4 months ago
The Presence Of Death (Podcast)
We explore the theme of the presence of death through two movies: "Biutiful" (2010) and "Amour" (2012). We also discuss Polydore Vergil's comments …
8 years, 5 months ago
Six Points About Balancing Passion And Practicality In Educational Choices
A reader has some questions about giving his son advice on educational and career choices. He is torn between emphasizing what is "practical" and wh…
8 years, 5 months ago
Movie Roundup (11/15/2017)
In this podcast we discuss three movies: "Good People" (2014), "Smoke and Mirrors" (El Hombre de las Mil Caras)(2016), and the unsettling "The Killi…
8 years, 6 months ago