Here's What I'm Thinking...: Recent Episodes
Gary McKechnie
The Dewey Decimal System of podcasts, each oddly satisfying episode provides complimentary free-range learning for curious people.
How, in just a few years, did two guys who never finished high school perfect each component system needed for three-axis flight? Not only that, how on earth did two guys wearing suits haul a 600-pound flying machine up and down the deep sand dunes of the North Carolina coast? None of it seems plausible, but all of this happened.
If every track the Beatles released between 1962 and 1970 were played back-to-back, you’d have about ten hours of music – which makes it even more incredible that more than half a century after their break-up fans are still listening to those same ten hours. One reason why is the genius of Beatles, another is the endless layers of history mixed into each song; from who or what influenced a certain line, backing vocals that escape notice until multiple listenings, and the extraordinary blend of talent of John, Paul, George, and Ringo that was enhanced through the skills of producer George Martin. Here are short stories behind ten Beatles songs.
There have been, and always will be, times in your life when the apprehension of a new experience or unsettling situation will find you breathing harder and your heart pounding faster. Whether it was taking your driver's license exam, asking for a raise, or committing yourself to an adrenaline-filled adventure, the propellent that can help you overcome a natural sense of fear is the human element of courage. You'll learn how a 12-year-first learned how to summon courage in an instant -- and how he continued to practice this in a lifetime of incredible achievements.
When Henri Landwirth arrived in America, his pockets were nearly empty. Conversely, having lived in concentration camps between the ages of 13 and 18 his mind was overflowing with memories of the Holocaust. In this episode, you'll learn of one the most amazing 'American Dream' stories ever. Through hard work and a tender heart, Henri Landwirth reached a point in life where he was able to give children the childhood he never had.