In this episode, the second installment in our series on conversation skills, we cover logical fallacies. We talk about both formal and informal fallacies, examples of fallacies, how to spot them, how to refute them, and even how to use them correctly.
I've decided to start grouping some of your questions into categories so that we can focus on a single topic during our Q&A sessions. This week, we're focusing on land restoration, habitat improvement, and other "land" questions.
Let's have a conversation about having a conversation. We go way beyond what you may have learned in Junior High speech class. In part one of this discussion, we cover several tips and tactics, cognitive biases, and heuristics. All of these will make you a better communicator whether you're speaking or listening.
I'm learning how to cook with my new wok. This is actually really fun, and there are so many different things you can do with a wok. We cover some of the different types of woks you might encounter while choosing one for yourself, similarities and differences between woks and cast iron pans, the seasoning process, different cooking methods, and of course some fun facts along the way.
We cover our normal three items for the monthly bonus content- a pro tip, a book recommendation, and a personal challenge. This month, the tip is how to efficiently carry duct tape with your outdoor gear. Our book recommendation is "The Dichotomy Of Leadership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The challenge is to identify a weakness in yourself and begin implementing changes to correct that weakness.
I've wanted to try my hand at bonsai for over 30 years. I'm finally trying it out, and you get to come along for the journey. We talk about some bonsai history, basic traditional bonsai styles, tools, and techniques.
The project for the episode is making home made corned beef... actually venison... whatever... get over it. Also, we chat about some of the history of the Saints of the early church: Patrick (of course), Saint Andrew, Saint George, Saint Columba, Saint Brigit of Kildare... Really though, I give you a step-by-step method for making your own corned beef.
There are many ways to make tea, but the samovar is certainly one of the most intriguing. Samovar tea is unique, smoky, and brings friends and family together.
This is the second half of our discussion on playing pool. In this part, we go over some of the basics of play, rules of a few different games, and some pointers on your shooting form.
Let's take a look back at 2020 and talk about some successes and failures when it comes to our habitat restoration project. Additionally, we look forward to 2021 and talk about our plans for the upcoming year.
Happy New Year! In this episode, we talk about how to re-frame your New Year's resolution to set yourself up for success. The book recommendation for the month is "The Arabian Nights." More on that in the episode...
Merry Christmas 2020. In this Christmas Special, we sit down to read some stories of Christmas.
Let's face it, most of us love playing pool, but we aren't very good. In this two-part series, we talk all about pool. By the way, what is the difference between billiards and pool? I'll answer that along with many other questions. We'll cover some of the history of pool, how to repair pool cues, how to play pool with an odd number of players, five pool games you should know, and a few pointers that will immediately improve your pool game.
This was a really fun listener Q&A episode. I pulled a handful of questions that I thought the rest of you might be interested in hearing me respond to.
The most exciting part of setting up an aquaponics system is finally here! We are adding fish! In this episode, we talk all about the fishy side of things. We opted for blue tilapia, and it turns out there's some pretty interesting history around this particular fish.
You will most likely experience at least one or two house fires in the course of your life. Preparing for this emergency can literally mean the difference between life and death. Furthermore, some very basic measures that you take now may end up saving your home. In this 2-part series, we cover how to prevent fires in the first place, how to set up your early warning system, and how to respond to a fire. What type of fire extinguisher do you need? How do you tell what type of fire you're engagin...
The wait is over! We're finally growing plants in the aquaponics system. In this episode, we do a quick overview of what aquaponics is, how to design a system, building the system, and how it works chemically and biologically. In this first part of a 2-part discussion, we focus more on the plants. In the second part, we'll go in-depth on the fishy side of things.
You will most likely experience at least one or two house fires in the course of your life. Preparing for this emergency can literally mean the difference between life and death. Furthermore, some very basic measures that you take now may end up saving your home. In this 2-part series, we cover how to prevent fires in the first place, how to set up your early warning system, and how to respond to a fire. What type of fire extinguisher do you need? How do you tell what type of fire you're engagin...
There are many ways to clean an animal skull for display. In this episode, we cover some of the pros and cons of each method. I'll also run you through the process of how you can easily do this at home.
Everyone wants to own a chainsaw. With that in mind, I decided to do a deep dive into everything you need to know to get started with a chainsaw of your own.
We're back with more monthly bonus content! Here are your three items for this month. Tip: issuing a warning order Book: "Talk Like TED" by Carmine Gallo Challenge: cut something unhealthy out of your life for one month
I love power tools, but there's one that I've never used... the sewing machine. In this week's episode, we take a look at both an antique sewing machine and a modern sewing machine and learn how to use the modern machine. Compared to stitching by hand, this tool is really an incredible time-saver.
What should you do when you find yourself naked, afraid, and running from God? Fig Leaves? Weak! Use animal skins! Tanning animal hides for clothing is one of the most ancient of human technologies. Nearly every people group, on every continent, for thousands of years, has been tanning hides and furs using remarkably similar methods. In this episode, we practice traditional tanning methods on a badger pelt. I'll walk you through some history, some biology, and all the tools and steps you'll need...
In this episode, we actually get our aquaponics system up and running mechanically. This includes all of the lighting and plumbing systems. We cover LED lighting, pumps, some fluid dynamics, and working with PVC.
Transforming a living animal into quality meat for yourself and your family is relatively simple, but it's a skill that has been largely forgotten by most modern humans. In this episode, that's exactly what we're doing. We cover field care of your game meat, and the basics of butchering an animal while minimizing waste. We also get into some of the specific cuts you might consider versus what goes into the grinder. Since we're hunting pronghorn antelope this week, we also take a look at what mak...
Forget about the expensive gym membership; invest $25 and get unlimited access to an unbelievable workout right in your own home. Today, I'm going to show you how to build and install your own pullup bar for only about $25. Alternatively, we're also going to install some gymnastic rings. The rings could be a better option if you have limited space or if you want something that can go with you when you travel. Pull-ups are one of the very best ways to build upper body strength, tone your muscles,...
We're getting started on a big project this week. We are building an indoor aquaponics system to raise our own organic fish and vegetables. In this first installment, we discuss what aquaponics is, and some of the pros and cons of different systems. We talk about the design for our specific system, and we start getting all of the hardware and supplies together to make it happen. In future episodes, we will build the system, stock/plant the system (with fish and vegetables), and hopefully have a ...
One of my very favorite things, at least when it comes to food, is a good pork green chile or Puerco con chile verde. In this episode, we start with fresh hatch chiles and a cut of raw pork. We transform those ingredients into this delightful traditional sauce of the southwest. Typically, you'll find this sauce made all over New Mexico, and if you're lucky, you might find another location where it's also made. Not to worry though, after listening to this episode, you'll be ready to tackle making...
I'm getting back into running, and you get to come along with me on the journey. It's been about ten years since I was in the habit of running, so getting back into it isn't going to be easy. There's a whole lot to think about when it comes to the many benefits of running, avoiding injury, setting realistic goals, and forming an effective training plan. In this episode, we take two months to see how much I can improve my one-mile timed run.
On this episode, Teddy Andrion joins us again to teach us about Filipino food. We go through three recipes that you can cook at home. We begin with a basic chicken adobo, then we step it up a notch with traditional lechon. Finally, we push the boundaries of our comfort zone a little bit as we explore dinuguan. All of these recipes will be available on the show notes for this episode at www.masterofnonepodcast.com.
