112 episodes
That's Life, I Swear Rick Barron
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Every week, Rick Barron, invites you to a discussion about life’s happenings in this world that conjure up such words as complicated, intriguing, frightening, life-changing, inspiring, and more. Thoughts and perspectives will cover politics, climate change, human behavior, people’s beliefs, overcoming obstacles and more. He’ll touch on life’s imperfections as well as its celebrations, along with what life’s happenings can teach us and learn. After all, that’s life, I swear. Be sure you subscribe here or where ever you get your podcast so you don’t miss an episode.
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GOP's Canadian Border Wall Fix: Worth the Hype?
Text us your thoughts on the podcastToday the GOP want to build a wall to secure our borders. This is unique because it’s not the Mexican border. Think New Hampshire to be precise.supporting links1. A Border Wall to the North? Republicans Want to Discuss [Yahoo! News]2. Immigration, the economy and foreign policy could decide the New Hampshire primary [ABC News]3. Assessing New Hampshire’s border ‘crisis’ [Valley News]4. &n...
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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Third Pole
Text us your thoughts on the podcastDo you like adventure, mystery, and human resilience? If you said yes, then I have a book review for you. We’re going to take a journey to the roof of the world, Mount Everest,supporting links1. The Third Pole [Amazon]2. Mark Synnott [The North Face]3. Mt. Everest [Wikipedia]4. 3D Map of Mt Everest [ Mount Everest 3d website]5. George Mallory [Wikipedia]6. &...
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Warrior's WWII End: Russell Hamler and Merrill's Marauders
Text us your thoughts on the podcastRussell Hamler, last of World War II’s Merrill’s Marauders, dies at 99. The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield.supporting links1. Merrill's Marauders [Wikipedia]2. Psychoneurosis [Psychology Dictionary]3. Amoebic Dysentery [National Library of Medicine]4. Frank Merrill [Wikipedia]Contact That's Life, I Swe...
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Interview #4: Mariah Bonner - The Voice in the Valley
Text us your thoughts on the podcastMariah Bonner shares her creative journey in the world of entertainment, from starting as a ballet dancer to becoming a model and actress. She later discovered her passion for singing and formed a musical partnership with Marcus Dagan. Mariah talks about the influences and inspirations that shaped her career and the challenges she faced along the way. Supporting links1. Mariah Bonner [website]2. Maria...
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Book Review From Rick’s Library: Living On Purpose by Amy Eliza Wong
Text us your thoughts on the podcastLiving on Purpose is a self-help book about recognizing and normalizing one’s insecurities.supporting links1. Leadership coach Amy Eliza Wong on why she avoids the word ‘should’ [Your Central Valley]2. Always on Purpose [Website]3. Always on Purpose [Book]4. Amy Eliza Wong [LinkedIn]5. Living on Purpose by Amy Eliza Wong [YouTube]6. Amy Wong [In...
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Trump Redux: Europe's NATO Reckoning
Text us your thoughts on the podcastA second Trump presidency would produce a “destabilizing shock wave” across Europe. “NATO is dead” as far as Donald Trump is concerned.supporting links1. Europe prepares to stand alone as Trump returns [POLOTICO]2. How to prepare for a Trump 2.0 scenario [DW]3. Europe wants to Trump-proof in case of a second term [CNN]4. Here's what happens if Trump wins in 2024 [YouTube]5. &n...
Customer Reviews
Outstanding Podcasts
Rick’s podcasts are excellent! Every topic is on point, factual and unbiased. In addition to his high intelligence, he has such an excellent speaking manner and keeps his audience captured. You won’t fall asleep for sure as he adds a bit of humor! Bravo Rick. Keep them coming please!
Appreciation
Rick has a calm, no nonsense way of telling the story from his perspective which often is similar to mine. I appreciate his approach and range topics within the small amount of time.
The Fear Factor
Great choice for your inaugural podcast!
I’m looking forward to more sessions, I swear. Because life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.