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Being “Just Dumb Enough” is all about being okay with yourself, and the situation you find yourself in, after you bring up a topic in front of a real expert. My name is Colton Petry, I am the Host of the Just Dumb Enough Podcast, and I‘m your professional idiot. The premise of the show is exposing the general listening audience to topics, careers, experiences, or lifestyles they may otherwise know very little about.
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What do you stan? Hosted by real Pop-Culture Professors, Caitlin Bitzegaio and Lauren Brickman, We Stan Together podcast is smart people about dumb topics. The history of pop culture is a rich, wild, and ever expanding playground. Not to mention, a full time job. Who has time to read every Insta post, think piece, and Twitter thread? Don’t worry, we did, so you don’t have to. We’ll be your CliffsNotes to pop culture. Listen in each week and you’ll be a hit at whatever happy hour, office func ...
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In You Are a Storyteller, Belief founder and executive creative director, Jesse Bryan, and chief storyteller, Brian McDonald, discuss the elements that make for a good story. Listen as they analyze classic films, talk through the nuance of structure, stress the importance of the armature, and cover things like outer boundaries and the dark night of the soul.
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I know we've done a couple AI episodes in a couple months, which is more consistent than most topics come up on this show, but they have each had a very different spin. And today's is no different, expanding on the possibilities of this ever growing technology to maybe earn you a raise. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowled…
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I think that I've only ever heard Child Protective Services mentioned in a scary context. Like: "CPS is going to come take your kids!" So when my expert today reached out to me, I couldn't wait to get the real scoop. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real …
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It's strange to think that your path towards making stress work for you would start with a cold shower. But that immediate response to cold water is actually a very beneficial experience. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Ma…
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I don't know that I have the right temperament to be a landlord. I'm probably too empathetic and forgiving to be making my living off of other people struggling to maintain a place to live. But, according to my expert today, it turns out that I might just be coming at it from the wrong angle. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that ack…
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Geography was never my strongest subject, so I had to guess at where Delaware was when I started discussing it with my expert today. And it turns out the term "Boswash Megalopolis" did not give me as many clues as I was hoping. My guest today is Dave Tabler. Dave is a historian with all kinds of interesting knowledge about the second smallest state…
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What should I do with my money? That's a question that plagues most people day to day. You don't want to squirrel it all away and have no fun, but you also don't want to wind up in a position where you really need cash on hand, but have none. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling…
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I think my favorite question to ask expecting parents is: Are you ready? Because they either laugh and say "No", or give an unconvincing "I hope so." Well the expert joining the show today is the first man I would believe if he said "Absolutely". Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispel…
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We all get lonely sometimes. Some of us can be lonely while surrounded by people, and others of us might be lonely because we have no one else. And I'm not going to say either one is worse, but it's interesting to ask yourself which one you'd rather be. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by…
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At the end of last year I had a future concepts specialist weigh in on what he thought about the future of AI and robotics. People seem to have really enjoyed it, but it left me wondering: Is this only one side of the story? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions wi…
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Now that the new year has settled in and people are starting to think about longer term goals, it's time to look for an expert who can help you reach those lofty goals. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Annie Margarita Yang.…
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It's been a while since we've dipped our toe into the metaphysical pool. So today we're testing the waters of spiritual healing and the unseen threats which may worsen your already stressful life. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest to…
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What January would be complete without a topic addressing the extra weight we all seem to have? But this isn't exercise, it's not a diet, and it definitely isn't an expensive medication. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Dr.…
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If you go down to the local gas station or smoke shop, you'll likely see a large and brightly colored sign advertising the availability of a product with an strange name. An herbal supplement promising to not only take away your pain, but also get you high. And, in most places, you could buy it without any form of ID. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enoug…
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Would you believe me if I told you that the screen of the computer or phone you are viewing this episode from is making you fatter? What if I were to inform you that the overhead lights in your home and workplace were increasing your risk of breast cancer and depression? Unfortunately, both of those are true statements, plus many more shocking fact…
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We've all seen statues in our lives. Be it small enough for your home garden or big enough for Madison Square Garden, someone was hired to make them. And today, I've got the man responsible for many of the country's greatest bronze sculptures. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispellin…
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There's no version of me that want's to be in a hot, sweaty room with strangers telling me what I'm doing wrong. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Nicole Byars. Nicole owns a yoga studio where she specializes in teaching tra…
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I think my brain still lives in the days when I went to school: where scouts and recruiters showed up to see a high school game and assess talent with their own eyes. But that hasn't been the case for many years, and the fact is that you or your kids might never meet face to face with a scout even in they're invited to an excellent program. Welcome…
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The Vietnam War is one of those things in history that I think we all have a general idea about. But, even having family members who served, I still had a lot of misconceptions coming into this expert interview. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real exper…
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I don't think any career path in military infantry is more associated with killing than a sniper. But how close to reality is that perception? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Johnathan Taylor. JT was a Marine Scout Sniper …
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How long would you last in the untamed wilderness if you found yourself completely naked? Personally, I'd last somewhere between dying of dehydration on day 3 and getting eaten by a mountain lion in hour 1. But my expert today has done it for over 200 days without needing to be rescued. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowled…
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I know in the states we just had Thanksgiving and everyone is gearing up for Christmas. So what better time to drop a quick episode that embraces the power of random acts of kindness with a Christmas themed twist? My guest today is Beth Dessen Duffy. Beth, along with help from her family, wrote the book: The Christmas Tree That Changed The World. Y…
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I used to think it was impressive when I saw people posting pictures from a day hike up their difficult looking local mountain. But my expert todays makes those hikes look trivial and those mountains look like bunny slopes. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions wit…
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Given that 25% of all adults have a fear of needles, the choice to be voluntarily stabbed seems like an odd one to many. And while tattoos have become popular in the past decade, acupuncture has existed as a documented medical treatment for over 2,000 years, with other evidence pointing to it's first use over 8,000 years ago! Welcome to the Just Du…
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We're all familiar with famous movies that show the machines taking over earth by force. With over two decades of experience, my military specialist today discusses if that really is how our world ends. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My gu…
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Anyone who has had someone close to them receive a cancer diagnosis, which is unfortunately most of us, knows how distressing it can be. But what's the proper response? Do you turn inward and keep it a secret? Or are you supposed to rely entirely on others? Luckily I have a couple of experts today with knowledge from both the diagnosed and the care…
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There's a lot of ADHD news out in the internet. It's becoming a much more common and accepted diagnosis, which is fantastic when we're talking about advocacy. But what has been very misleading is this message that people with ADHD can't be focused long enough to be successful. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one…
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There is something about seeing performative violence on stage that has captivated audiences since the very first plays some 2,500 years ago. But the dramatic actions taken either on stage or on screen obviously can't be real, right? I mean... obviously most plays don't end in a real murder, but what about the rest? Just how much of what we watch i…
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We all go about our lives knowing that time will catch up with us, but it never ceases to surprise when we get the call that an aging loved one suddenly needs more help than they can afford. What can you do? What's should you do? Let's learn one option right now. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an …
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Distinguished Audience, welcome to a very special episode of The Just Dumb Enough Podcast! The show is officially 2 years old as of today. So, I figured a great was to celebrate how far we've come is to compile some clips of the guests we've heard from over the last two years. But these weren't picked at random, they are the top 10 most downloaded …
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When was the last time you held a musical instrument? Some would say recently, but I'd bet for most of us it has been quite a while. Now, did you know that there are adult friendly instrument petting zoos? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My…
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It wasn't until speaking with my expert today that I realized intervention type therapies require the sober people to relive their worst experiences with a loved one, without being offered any help in return. It's honestly so one sided that I have a hard time even coming up with a clever analogy. My guest today is Dana Killion. Dana was married to …
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This isn't the first episode we've talked about bettering yourself in, but we're coming at it from a whole new angle: embracing discomfort. Before you protest, I'm fully aware that it doesn't sound like an awesome time. But the truth is that you're probably already uncomfortable. We all struggle from time to time with big and small things, but my e…
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180,000 doctors... That's not how many are currently practicing, it's how many we'll be short in less time that it takes a child to go from elementary school to high school. It's a shocking number, especially when so many of us already feel like we aren't getting adequate care now. My guest today is Doctor Ann Hester. Dr. Hester has roughly 30 year…
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A little while back, or what feels like just a little while ago, we talked about costume jewelry and the possibilities you could achieve on the cheap. But what if you want something much nicer? What if it's an engagement ring or a commemorative piece you want to withstand the test of time? That's when you need to talk to someone like my expert toda…
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Most people are at least vaguely familiar with the inhuman treatment that happened inside concentration camps during World War 2. The thing most people have never heard, is that Germany was not the only country that engaged in collecting and imprisoning specific ethnic groups. In fact, the one we are talking about today was claiming to be the most …
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When this show started, I found myself fascinated with all the things we think we know, but still get wrong. Sure, it can be as complex as psychology, but it can also be as simple as stretching. My guest today is Diane Cherico. Diane started working in the Massage and Chiro-therapy field 24 years ago and along the way found Active Isolated Stretchi…
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A dream home is a funny concept. It's easy to critique these custom houses as being imperfect, and yet we each build a list of must haves in our mind that barely amount to a sensible structure ourselves. So where is the point we leave reality and enter daydream? My guest today is Julie Laughton. Julie has been working in the architecture and home d…
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My first autism episode was by far one of the two most requested topics to date, and it was well received by all of you in the lovely Just Dumb Enough audience. But in talking to listeners, many people still wanted more. Something even more personal. So now I'm revisiting the topic with an all new expert and a different angle. My guest today is Dea…
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How do you define yourself? Do you start with: Your gender? Your race? Your religion? Your politics? My expert today would tell you any of those are the wrong things to start with. My guest today is Sara Ting. Sara is the Author of the Sun Poem as well as President and Founder of World Unity Inc. She specializes in promoting diversity, equality, an…
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Coming back from the American holiday, I figured we'd do a short episode on a well recognized, non-toxic, social media. My guest today is Joe Apfelbaum. Joe is CEO of Ajax Union, a marketing company that has 15 years of experience helping people in all fields build effective strategies. One of the most important of these is the proper use of the so…
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It seems to be a trend with this show's audience that most conventional topics never perform as well as the unusual. So to feed into your insatiable lust for the abnormal, I've got an expert today who's speaking about our past lives and how they impact the people we are today. My guest today is Christa Okon. During some routine oral care, Christa f…
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My last episode featured my youngest guest ever, and now we're rolling into this interview with a man who describes himself as "an old timer", I think being the oldest guest I've had on the show. (Sorry I'm sick during the Intro/Outro) My guest today is Stuart Lichtman. For 50 years now, Stuart has been teaching people to make their unconscious wor…
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I've always loved writing; I think it's just such a fantastic outlet for creativity. But back in high school, I would have never dreamed of actually writing and completing a novel. Well my expert today published her first novel when she was still in middle school! My guest today is Shanti Hershenson. As I said, Shanti wrote her first novel back in …
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Talking about a near death situation can be a little vague. Does it mean you're totally uninjured, but could have died? Or do you have to have flat lined for it to count? The threshold seems unknown, so I invited an expert to explain his many near death experiences. My guest today is Chris Jankulovski. Chris has had 8 near death experiences. Let th…
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Everyone wants to get rich in the stock market, but there's so much confusion and bad advice out there. It's not an easy thing to do right, but with my experts help today it might just be a whole lot simpler. My guest today is Ron Tank. Ron has been a full time investor in the stock market for 28 years now. It hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows,…
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If I were to say: Picture a cult. What kind of image do you get in your mind? Hooded figures around a bloodstained alter? A forest commune of hippie types practicing free love? Or a large , identically dressed congregation being led in a mass ceremony? What if I brought you and expert who was part of a cult for 20 years and still lived his life fro…
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Not everyone gets married. Frankly, it's not right for everyone, and that's totally fine. Also, not everyone who gets married, stays married. Divorce is never an intended outcome, but it happens very often. However, as my expert shares with us today, having a child in the middle of the divorcing parents needs to be handled with far greater care tha…
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Who recognizes the stage names: "The Undertaker", "The Ultimate Warrior", or "Rowdy Rody Piper"? My guest today is Chris Whaley. Chris was a professional wrestler who turned holy man of god. He also had a movie produced about his life called "The Masked Saint" that went up for some awards and even won! He's here today discussing what those early da…
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Is all discrimination mean spirited? Because everyone does it at some point or another, often unintentionally. So is everyone mean at their very core? Or is it just that most of us are handling everyday situations with minimal thought? My guest today is Dr. Frank Douglas. As an immigrant in America, Dr. Douglas experienced a lot of interactions tha…
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