Episodes

  • The Best Telescope
    Jan 24 2026

    Your telescope arrives in a cheer-filled box, promising galaxies and wonders nearby. The pictures shout WOW! The words say you’ll see the universe—easy!—Just wait, you’ll agree.

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    6 mins
  • Boy On A Beam
    Jan 17 2026

    In this special bonus episode, Boy on a Beam.

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    4 mins
  • The Thought Experiment–Revisited
    Jan 15 2026

    In 1895, a sixteen-year-old boy did something we rarely permit ourselves to do anymore. He gazed into space and let his mind wander. So here’s my challenge—not as a physicist, but as a fellow human.

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    7 mins
  • Shaping the World–Within
    Jan 10 2026

    The world has gotten very good … at interrupting us. It lives in our pockets. Buzzing. Vibrating. Let's see how we can manage it.

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    4 mins
  • The Year of the Great Un-Working
    Jan 3 2026

    Welcome to 2026. Traditional resolutions are merely "re-work"—tasks to improve efficiency. In the Un-Working era, resolutions are about unlearning. Join Jim & Chloe, with NotebookLM, as they explore this blog post.

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    15 mins
  • Un-Work The Old Fashion Way
    Jan 1 2026

    In this bonus episode, it’s 2026! Yes—this is the year!
    A different kind of start—you feel it right here?
    No lists! No demands! No fix-all-your-flaws!
    No “New You by Tuesday!” No rules! No laws!

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    3 mins
  • What is On the Fly?
    Jan 1 2026

    People often ask me, “So . . . what is On the Fly really about?” At its heart, On the Fly is about noticing—the small, easily missed moments that quietly shape our lives. Join me!

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    3 mins
  • Night Before Christmas
    Dec 24 2025

    In this episode, Night Before Christmas, I share a poem I wrote for my brothers to share with their grandchildren, inspired by Edgar A. Guest.

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    3 mins