A podcast that aims to break the stereotypes surrounding tradespeople and the blue-collar working class. I'd like to highlight the stories, accomplishments, and inspirations of the people behind the scenes in our society. From job site humor to parenting tips, personal monologues to interviews - a platform for the men and women who keep our lights on and our society functioning.
Episodes
Jan 12, 2022
Jan 12, 2022
33 min
Actions and inactions alike have consequences. Do your best to make sure they're worthwhile.
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Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
35 min
Holiday update, it was eventful at least! Followed up by how the responsibility of deciphering a set of facts has shifted from the end-consumer of information to the presenter of the information.
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Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
29 min
Who are you trying to please? Without an internal sense of ideals and moral compass, you may end up stuck relying on external adulation and recognition. Don't.
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Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
35 min
Thank you to the first sponsor of the show - the Church Of Phizodernica! Mention the promo code "PJP" upon admission for a years worth of boosters (actual number of doses unknown).
This episode is all about fear. It does not do us any good to fight fear with more fear. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that." - MLK Jr.
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Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
48 min
This is one stream of consciousness, baby! This week is more of an audio blog. Not playing hockey recently has removed the pressure relief valve in my life so this week the pod will have to do.
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Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
39 min
This one was recorded early last week, but with all the flooding and craziness around here it was good timing for me to actually have a banked episode. Hope you enjoy one that's a little bit more light-hearted - can't guarantee the coming weeks will be like this haha!
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Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
35 min
We've been hit with massive flooding, mudslides, evacuation orders, and states of emergency this week. All this has made for an excellent reminder as to how fragile our society really can be in the presence of any big stressors.
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Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
46 min
A look at how children/youth have been used as key political pieces in causing cultural upheaval in communist regimes of the past, specifically in Maoist China. For those of you who complain about graphic content warnings - despite the fact I keep this thing marked "E" for explicit - consider yourself warned. History is bloody and ugly, let's try not to repeat it, eh?
Reading material: https://quillette.com/2018/12/18/the-children-of-the-revolution/
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Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
34 min
Should safety be our guiding value through life?
The essay read in the second half of this episode is titled "On Living in an Atomic Age" by C.S. Lewis (1948).
Independent Thought Vaccine Mandate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VCZCX7D1jQ&t=1645s
Independent Thought Vaccine Misinformation Ban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWCKwv1A8i0
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Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
1 hr 14 min
Welcome to the show Shanty Pants from The Happy Hour News Team podcast. We talk about knowing your value in the trades, shifting on the fly, and podcasting in general! Check them out on your favorite podcast player.
https://www.happyhournewsteam.com/
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