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Ep.209: Anachronistic Sayings Apr 08, 2024

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“Hang up the phone.” “Roll up your window.” To a Gen Z-er, these expressions make no sense. In their lifetime, they have rarely or never been exposed to a physical phone to actually hang up or a car window that needed to be cranked up and down. So this got Jon and Kurt thinking–what other common sayings do we use that are rooted in a real element that no longer exists today? And, tangentially, what are we saying now based on our current lifestyle components that will have no meaning in the future? Tune in…er, guess you can’t do that anymore.

Episode 208: Stop Saying That (redux) Apr 01, 2024

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Are you sick of hearing people tell you “to be honest, we should circle back to the parking lot so we can think outside the box and undergo a paradigm shift.” Well, Jon and Kurt sure are and, in this episode, they submit their recommendations for expressions that should be eradicated from all conversations.

Ep.206: Happy Fill in the Blank Day Mar 18, 2024

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Holidays used to be the domain of religions, banks, or governments. Recently, however, there is a new phenomenon in nationwide–global even–celebrations as certain days on the calendar become elevated above others. There is Pi day–3-14, May the 4th, etc. These are new, they are fun, and they are irreverent. But mostly, they represent the zeitgeist of pop culture. Jon and Kurt have fun listing and discussing a few of the more catchy ones.

Ep.205 Ode to the Commode Mar 11, 2024

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In this episode, Jon and Kurt turn their attention to the room in the house where we spend a good chunk of our waking hours–the bathroom. How did this space–borne out of necessary cleaning of our bodies and expunging of our bodily waste–morph into the sanctuary that it has become? Why? What is its history and how do people use it today? Of many interesting things to note, you will learn how many years over a lifetime people average in the bathroom. So pull up a stool and take a listen…

Ep. 204:From Wars to Stores (redux) Mar 04, 2024

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Jon and Kurt explore everyday products that got their start in the military. How did something originally developed for the battlefield end up in our everyday life? From the practical to the hysterical, the co-hosts examine a few prime examples.

Ep.203: Could That Really Happen? Feb 26, 2024

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Humankind loves to guess, predict, and wonder at what the future holds. Countless sci fi books and movies have taken a shot at imagining what the years ahead will look like and there has been no shortage of pundits claiming to know what daily life will entail many years from now. Jon and Kurt decided to go back a hundred years or thereabouts and see what folks thought life would be like now. They share the misses and the bullseyes and then they take a stab at predicting what life will be like a hundred years from now. Maybe Twinkies will really be good for us in the future?

Ep.202: Do you Believe in Miracles? Feb 19, 2024

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With the advent of globe spanning media technology and distribution platforms in the early 20th century, millions of people have been exposed to singular events–some tragic, some horrific, and some inspiring–that have been captured in a “call” or a broadcast or a press conference. Jon and Kurt choose a few key illustrative examples of these and discuss the surrounding events that led to the iconic statements. Take a giant leap for mankind and have a listen.

Ep.201: Forever Linked Feb 12, 2024

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Two people are thrown together into the annals of history by a singular event. This one moment forever links them and they cease to exist as their individual selves, instead they are always referred to as a tandem. Jon and Kurt proffer up a few interesting examples of these “linked duos” from politics, sports, literature, religion, and business worlds. Take a listen and hopefully this spawns some good dinner conversation.

Ep.200: Milestone Mania Feb 05, 2024

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The Vegas odds-makers lost their shirts on the over/under of number of Smart Drivel episodes. In fact, after hearing just the first fourteen episodes, they put their money on the under…well, guess what, dear listeners, Jon and Kurt made it to #200. Sit back and hear an all new episode celebrates the past while adding new entries for the future into some oldie but goodie categories. Thanks for being a part of the journey (so far).

Ep.199: Oh, Brother! Jan 29, 2024

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Anyone who has spent any time at a Thanksgiving dinner knows the angst and joy that comes with seeing siblings interact. In this episode, Jon and Kurt discuss some intriguing, successful, dysfunctional, and world changing siblings. From Cain and Abel to the Jackson 5 and the Bronte sisters and all sorts in between, our co-hosts explore some amazing sisters and brothers.

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