Click Here,Text Us,Get a Shout-Out next episode. This Episode recorded and rendered on Reaper DAW. Hit play on a cozy, candid ride through creative tinkering, 80s nostalgia, and the kind of gratitude that only grows after a hard season. We start in the studio where we stress-test a new workflow, recording in Reaper and Audacity at the same time to chase better sound without risking the show. That practical look at tools and trade-offs opens into a broader conversation about making independent media in a value-for-value world—keeping the feed free, leaning on community, and learning in public. From there we move to the table—Thanksgiving memories, a second quiet dinner at home, and a cat that insists on a cameo. Music threads it all together. We found WSQK, a Stranger Things–themed internet radio station that spins 80s tracks and sly story nods, and it turned into an all-day soundtrack. The nostalgia isn’t just fun; it’s a mood shaper. That sets up a timely dive into why singing helps your health, pulling from BBC reporting on reduced stress, steadier heart rate, group bonding, and the simple joy of joining in rather than just listening. We also chew on a science headline: the oldest sequenced RNA from a woolly mammoth calf frozen in Siberian permafrost. It’s a fascinating claim that deserves both curiosity and caution, so we unpack what RNA can reveal, what speculation might overreach, and how to love science without surrendering our questions. The emotional center lands in a personal story of recovery after a 2019 stroke—losing speech, movement, everyday skills—and the slow return of strength through prayer, rehab, family, and time. Gratitude shifts from a holiday word to a lived practice, and that’s the heartbeat carrying us forward. Want to be part of the flock? Share a thought, send a voicemail, or drop us a line. If this conversation moved you, follow, share with a friend, and leave a review so others can find the show. Your support—prayers, talent, or a few dollars—keeps the mics on and the stories coming. Support the show I hope you enjoy the show! We believe in Value4Value for the podcaster and the listener alike. If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. Pray for us. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost! Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs. “Support the Podcast” Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website: https://theuglyquackingduck.com/
