Friendly Pop History. (208)

Quick recap </p> JOIN IN WITH light-hearted discussions about various topics, including personal experiences, historical events, and pop culture references. We also share stories about significant news events and humorous anecdotes, with a focus on word meanings and games. Additionally, we discussed new technologies and devices, such as the Glide device for visually impaired individuals. Check it out at this being developed at:www.glidance.com</p> Summary </p> Politics and School Shooting Incident<br /> In the meeting, Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various topics including politics and a recent school shooting incident in Wisconsin. Jill shared a story about her sister-in-law’s son, a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, who saved his school from a potential shooting by talking down the shooter and calling the police. The group also engaged in light-hearted banter about the need for a screwdriver and the occasional absence of orange juice and vodka. </p> to get things started, Keith and Terry shared their personal experiences and humorous anecdotes. Keith recounted an adventure with his cat, Miss Kitty. Also known as: Get Down from There! Or, Stupid Cat! Although she’s a good cat, she likes to escape and has a bell collar to alert people. Terry shared his recent experience at a buffet breakfast sponsored by local businesses for Veterans Day, where he and his wife enjoyed various free meals throughout the day. Jill’s shared her big news of the week, although it wasn’t funny, it was significant, since it involved a relative of hers stopping a school shooting. </p> Random Topic</p> We play a game of guessing a year based on news events, which Keith facilitated. The light-hearted discussion about various historical events and pop culture references included: the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Colts, Elvis Presley, the Boeing 747, and the Apollo missions. The conversation was filled with humor and friendly competition as they tried to recall specific details and dates. </p> News of the Week</p> Terry started us out with a news story from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where two porta potties fell off a truck and were left on the road. Jill’s shared a story about a British daredevil, Johnny Davies, who broke a Guinness record by being intentionally dragged behind his motorcycle at 159 miles per hour. The group found the story amusing and surprising. </p> Stay tuned for more stories about a world record involving fast fingers, a monkey escape, hidden treasure, and a ghostly Halloween competition.</p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Jill and Keith engaged in a game of guessing the meanings of words, with Terry occasionally chiming in. As usual, are guesses are mostly wrong, although Jill throws one in for us that is easy, and we get pretty close on a couple others.</p> Terry’s Top 10 List</p> Terry then shared a list of 12 things one should know if they move to the Appalachian Mountains, including the existence of many types of snakes and spiders, and the fact that there’s no such thing as lunch, only dinner and supper. </p> Anchor Topic</p> The conversation then shifted to a new device called ‘Glide’ that uses AI and imagery to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings. Keith mentioned that it’s currently in the Alpha stage and is expected to be ready for production in September 2025. The device is estimated to cost $1,500 with a monthly service fee, but pre-purchasing may offer a discount. </p> Email</p> We have a couple of emails this week. One is about a coworker who has trouble with the pedestrian crosswalk. The other is about a cowboy deer Hunter. As usual, we wrap everything up with our final thoughts.</p> AI-generated content, edited by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:27:42

The Great Goat Adventure. (207)

we nearly forget to hit the record button before we get started today. However, Keith forgot to hit the button to start our robot secretary, so we are back to taking notes by hand this week.</p> Terry has a lot to get us started by talking about his prospect of getting some natural lawnmowers. Find out all the gritty details about having a goat or sheep as your pet. Jill is resting her sore throat, and doesn’t contribute. Keith tells about how his cat is quickly whittling away some of her nine lives.</p> Random Topic</p> We spin up our wheel of randomness and land on “Made up Movie Reviews.” The name of the game is that we share the title of movies, or TV shows coming out this week. That we make up what it’s about, based only on the title. Of course, what we say in our reviews are always 100% correct.<br /> It’s that time of year, and we have a couple of Christmas titles to review.</p> News of the Week</p> Terry tells us about a couple of adventuresome parrots, just seeking out a little exercise. Jill has a story about some runaway goats, and an accompanying dog. Keith tells us about a lady driver who saw the ship. Terry has a little microphone trouble, but Jill has a follow-up about her bat beauty contest. We learn about some misbehaving bears and Alabama, the hazards of the career in breakdancing, and more. Where would we be without mentioning at least one world record?</p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Once again, Jill presents the words and we try to guess what they mean. Somehow, we accidentally get one right, but we hope that you have fun as you listen and we try our best guesses.</p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Who says there are no stupid questions? Today we feature a top 10 list of stupid questions kids asked once there in college. While some of them should be things a person of that age should already know, we agree that we can see how a college age students might not know a couple of these.</p> Anchor Topic</p> The topic of the week is on living skills. We discussed automated homes using smart devices. None of us actually have a smart home system, although Terry is probably the one closest to it since he has so many Amazon devices. We share what we know about the set up and how to get things started. Once configured initially, a smart home system can greatly help the quality of life of a blind person.</p> Email</p> We wrap up our show with a couple of emails. One involving a psychic adventure to learn about deceased pets. The other is a classic family story about a relative who was a farmer. We close it all out with our final thoughts.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:33:02

Humorous Halloween Interpretations. (206)

Quick recap </p> The team discussed their personal experiences, including a visit to a store, a trip to Kansas City, and a close encounter with a mouse, With some humorous interpretations of the events. Lastly, they shared various words and phrases related to Halloween and other topics, along with some humorous anecdotes. </p> Summary </p> Keith mentioned that he was working on new intro music for the podcast and that there were rearrangements of appointments. Terry shared his experience of visiting a store and coming home with a cigarette lighter and an ashtray, which he repurposed as a potato chip bowl. The conversation also touched on the topic of marijuana samples in the parking lot, but Terry clarified that they didn’t contain any marijuana. </p> Keith mentioned that he had a new podcast photo and that Chris was planning to dress up for Halloween. Terry shared his experience of finding a mouse in his pants while working on a phone jack, and Jill recounted her trip to Kansas City to watch soccer games with her granddaughter. The group also discussed their pets, with Keith mentioning that their cat had escaped from its upstairs prison and was now roaming the house. Jill shared that she had enjoyed Greek food and Kansas City barbecue during her trip. </p> Random Topic</p> before we get started with the random topic game, something went wrong and there was a crash . the Retrobots managed to handle the segment and shared a few moments from the world of old-time radio. </p> this Week in the News </p> Terry shared a story about an Orca whale defecating in the water at an Orchis show, while Jill’s shared a story about a bat escaping from a German zoo and ending up in a woman’s jacket. </p> Keith shared a story about thousands of shipping containers lost at sea, with some of their contents washing up on shorelines, causing environmental issues. Terry then shared a story about a sewer backup in England, where a large ball of candy wrappers caused a blockage. Jill’s next story was about a bat beauty contest, where people could vote for the cutest bat. Keith then shared a story about a family who found out their mother’s body was sent to the wrong country after seeing a post on TikTok. Finally, Terry shared a story about three young bears attacking a woman’s Halloween pumpkins in North Carolina.<br /> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Jill and Keith discussed various words and their meanings, often with humorous interpretations. </p> Terry’s Top 10 </p> Terry Actually has a list of the top 20 Halloween related songs .enjoy the list, in the short musical interludes.</p> anchor Topic </p> we discussed communications, and what that means for blind people in their challenges and reading various material. we also agree that email has been the best way for blind people to communicate these days over print media. </p> letters from Listeners</p> Keith reads a couple of emails.one is about a cantankerous old man who died . the other one is about the dangers of eating chicken sandwiches. as usual we close everything up with our final thoughts . </p> AI-generated content, heavily edited this time by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:15:31

Creepy Criminals and Halloween Facts. (205)

Quick recap </p> The meeting covered various topics, including updates on the podcast, personal stories, and discussions about words and their meanings. Participants shared interesting facts and stories, such as world records and unusual events, while also exploring potential movie plots and titles. </p> Summary </p> Keith and Terry discussed their podcast, which is in its fourth season, and planned to reset the show count when they start their fifth season. Keith also mentioned his intention to open an account with Sticker Mule to create custom stickers and keychains for their podcast. Jill shared updates about her son’s dogs and her daughter-in-law’s wedding in North Carolina.<br /> In the News this Week</p> In the meeting, Terry shared a story about a world record-breaking event in China where a textile company produced the largest pair of blue jeans, measuring 250 feet 5 inches long and 192 feet 10 inches in circumference. Keith and Jill’s discussed the weight of the jeans, which was 7,956.6 pounds, and how it could fit a T-Rex or the Statue of Liberty. Jill’s then shared a story about a Minnesota man who grew a pumpkin weighing over 2,700 pounds, which won a state record-breaking contest in California. Keith then discussed the use of artificial intelligence in police departments to help with record-keeping and identifying criminal trends. </p> More news topics included: a world record for the largest sausage, a story about a homeless man taking a bath in someone’s house, and the impact of social media on daily routines. Keith shared his approach to managing his social media accounts, emphasizing the importance of curating his timeline to avoid negative content. </p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> In the meeting, Jill, Keith, and Terry discussed various words and their meanings, with a focus on words related to Halloween. Jill introduced the word “interdigitate” and its meaning, which led to a discussion about magic tricks. But don’t worry, this is just the tip of the iceberg!</p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Terry then shared his top 10 fun facts about Halloween. </p> Anchor Topic</p> The topic of the week is orientation and mobility. Keith, Terry and Jill discussed some basics for those listeners who may be fairly new to the show. Orientation is the art and skill of maintaining your mental map of where you are. Mobility is the basics of putting 1 foot in front of the other.</p> Email</p> we have two emails to share this week. One has to do with a couple of little old ladies in their driving experience. The other has to do with the young kindergartner and his adventures in his first week of walking to school. As usual, we close everything out was our final thoughts.</p> AI-generated content, edited by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:43:29

Autumn Activities. (204)

Quick recap </p> The team engaged in light-hearted discussions about personal experiences, including birthday parties, ice cream, and sports. They also played a guessing game about word meanings and participated in a tongue twister game. </p> Did we do that?</p> The conversation then shifted to various unusual uses of human and animal body parts, the existence of books bound in human skin, and the topic of visual impairment services. </p> Summary </p> Terry shared that his grandson, Braden, turned 10 and loves pink flamingos, leading to a humorous discussion about potential gifts.<br /> Terry, Keith, and Jill discussed their recent meals and cooking experiences. Keith enjoyed a large, crispy chicken Big Mac.<br /> Jill had Beanie Weenies for dinner and considered having them again for lunch. Terry expressed interest in trying the chicken Big Mac and mentioned his wife learning to use the air fryer. </p> Jill and George spent their weekend visiting their oldest daughter and her family, where they watched their grandson play the baritone saxophone. Afterwards, they visited an expensive ice cream shop, where they spent around $70 on ice cream for their group of 7. </p> Keith and Jill discussed the challenges of tuning into a specific radio station for a game, with Keith expressing his difficulty in using his digital, solar-powered radio.<br /> Terry joined the conversation, jokingly advising Jill to plug her ears to avoid hearing a man’s secret. </p> Random topic</p> Keith and Terry participated in a trivia game (hey, what about Jill?) where they guessed trivial facts about Coca-Cola.</p> News of the Week</p> Although we had some totally awesome news stories, apparently our AI companion decided not to summarize any of them. You’ll have to listen in and enjoy the world record-setting stories, dumb criminals, animals and more.</p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Keith, Terry, and Jill played a guessing game about word meanings.<br /> Jill gave us the words, and we did our best to try to guess them. And for the times we couldn’t guess them, what Chris most of the time, we just made stuff up.</p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Terry tells us about some unusual Uses of Human and Animal Body Parts such as tattooing maps onto human skin, using blood for cave paintings, and creating sculptures from bones. But wait, and Dylan gets creepier from there. Listen in and enjoy. Despite the creepiness, the conversation was light-hearted and humorous. </p> Anchor Topic</p> Keith then led a discussion on visual impairment services, emphasizing the importance of awareness and support for blind individuals. He mentioned that the day we recorded this was White Cane Awareness Day. The group discussed a few ways for blind people to celebrate the day.</p> Email and Final Thoughts</p> Keith shared an email about a second-grade teacher’s experience with a birthing story in her classroom during show and tell. As usual, we wrap it up was our final thoughts, although Terry seems to have left the podcasts early.</p> AI-generated content, heavily edited this time by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:25:33

Personal Fun with Animals. (203)

Quick recap </p> Keith, Terry, and Jill, hosts of the “That Sounds Funny” podcast, shared personal stories, discussed various topics including holidays, birthdays, and current events, and engaged in word games during their meeting. They touched on frustrations with political commercials and explored the meanings of different words. The group also conversed about recent news stories, including animal-related incidents and unusual contests. </p> Summary </p> Keith, Terry, and Jill Podcast Episode 203 </p> Keith, Terry, and Jill, two blind brothers and a blind sister, host a podcast called “That Sounds Funny” in its fourth season. In episode 203, recorded on October 8th, 2024, they discuss their plans for the previous week when they couldn’t record due to an issue with Keith. Terry shares a funny story about getting a haircut and discovering a mysterious scab on his head. Keith mentions a shooting incident in Donaldson. </p> Keith, Jill, and Terry shared personal anecdotes and humor, with Keith recounting a story about a man who had his brother shoot his wife, and a new kitten named Miss Kitty. Jill shared a funny story about her grandson’s joke about a deer with no eyes or feet, which he named Edward. The group also discussed a song about a reindeer named Camilla that got run over. The conversation ended on a light-hearted note with everyone enjoying the shared stories and humor. The group also discussed their frustration with political commercials, which they found misleading and lacking in facts. They agreed that both candidates need to be fact-checked, as the commercials often contain propaganda and lies about the opposing side. </p> Keith shared his recent experiences, including a foot injury. He explained that he had been dealing with open wounds and was supposed to see an infectious disease doctor, but due to a swollen and red foot, he was sent to the emergency room where it was discovered he had a broken bone. Keith also mentioned that he had been unable to get an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to further investigate the issue. The team also discussed their personal experiences, including Terry’s memory of his father kicking him in the butt, which resulted in a broken finger. The conversation ended with Keith sharing his experiences of trying to work while keeping his foot elevated. </p> Random Topic</p> We don’t have our usual birthday segment, but Keith and Terry reminisced about notable birthdays, including Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday and Larry Fine’s 100th birthday. They also discussed the history of the 3 Stooges, with Keith clarifying that Larry Fine and Moe Howard were the original stooges, and Curly Howard joined later. </p> We finally get to our random topic and feature October 17. Keith discussed various holidays and events, including Black Poetry Day, Child Poverty Day, and the Day of the Races. He also mentioned the International Day to Eradicate Poverty and the National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day. </p> This Week in the News</p> Terry then shared news about the National Toy Museum inducting 12 new toys, including balloons, choose-your-own-adventure books, and remote-control vehicles.<br /> Jill shared an amusing story about Damian Lewis, an actor, leading a ceremonial sheep crossing over the London Bridge, an event claimed to have been happening for centuries but only in its 11th annual occurrence. </p> Keith shared a story about a challenge being made to the LGBT community. The group’s goals were either to expose hypocrisy in supporting both LGBT and Palestinian causes, or potentially change Hamas’ stance on the issue. </p> Terry shared a story about two squirrels in England who boarded a subway train without paying for a ticket, causing chaos among passengers. The train was diverted, and the squirrels were eventually lured off the train with nuts. Jill’s shared a story about a criminal hiding in a dilapidated building, who fell through the ceiling and was caught by the marshals. Keith then shared a story about a bear contest in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Reserve, where bears are voted on for who will gain the most weight before hibernation. The contest is part of Black Bear Week and allows people to vote online for their favorite bear or cub. </p> Keith, Terry, and Jill had a casual conversation involving a cheesecake competition in Lowville and the potential Mega Millions lottery cost increase from $2 to $5 per ticket, which Terry expressed concern about affording. Keith humorously suggested people could donate to help Terry buy a ticket. </p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Jill and Keith also discussed the meanings of words like ‘reliquary’, ‘erudacious’, ‘Erinaceus’, and ‘soygne’, with Keith linking some humorously to Terry’s stepdaughter. Jill expressed surprise at the lack of information for some words. The conversation ended without significant decisions, with Terry possibly leaving due to a phone call. </p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Terry shared a short, yet long list that we reviewed fairly quickly.</p> Anchor Topic</p> This week our anchor topic features manual skills. Keith shares a little about a recent podcast episode he heard that deals with blind people and woodworking shop. The idea is that even though you lose your eyesight, there are still plenty of ways to keep yourself busy and productive.</p> After reading an email about an overeager car mechanic, we wrap it all up was our usual final thoughts.</p> AI-generated content, slightly edited by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

01:15:31

Crashing Family Secrets. (202)

Quick recap </p> The team engaged in a light-hearted discussion about their personal lives, including reminiscing about childhood mispronunciations, sharing music preferences, and discussing various words and their meanings. They also shared humorous anecdotes and puns, and discussed the security of Keith’s computer and email accounts. The conversation ended with a focus on promoting the show and audience growth. </p> Summary </p> Terry reminisced about his 13-year-old marriage and Jill shared about her son’s 2-year-old anniversary. They also talked about a family gathering for Terry’s grandson’s birthday. Keith mentioned an upcoming doctor’s appointment regarding a sore on his heel. The doctor recommended using puffy slippers for indoor use, which Keith’s wife, Robin, ordered from Amazon. Keith humorously considered getting elephant heads to attach to his slippers, suggesting it would be a funny and unique way to wear them. Jill and Terry participated in the conversation, with Jill suggesting that the slippers would be funny if they were gray, the color of an elephant. The team discussed the recent rainfall and its positive impact on the environment, including grass growth and helping farmers with their crops. </p> Random Topic</p> After Terry shares his birthday list, we feature an icebreaker game. Keith and Terry reminisced about their childhood mispronunciations, with Keith recalling his inability to say “Superman” correctly. Jill also shared her childhood mispronunciation of words starting with “J.” </p> The discussion continued with interesting relatives. Keith shared stories about his uncle Dutch, who was known for his scandalous rumors and along with a couple of his cousins, his work on major construction projects like the St. Louis Arch and the Spirit of St. Louis airplane. </p> The icebreaker topic continues with a discussion about music preferences, with participants sharing their past and current tastes. Terry and Jill expressed their dislike for rap music, while Keith shared his fondness for various genres. The conversation then shifted to personal bucket lists, with Jill expressing interest in skydiving and Terry mentioning weight restrictions for his grandson’s desired helicopter ride. </p> This week in the news</p> We share a variety of articles that include bungee jumping in cars, parachuting, and fishing, with participants sharing their experiences and insights on these activities. </p> Good try AI companion, but you’re almost correct.</p> Keith shared a story about a car crashing through an Arizona home, causing minor injuries and significant damage. The family, including their pets, were in the living room at the time of the crash. Terry mentioned a California incident where a semi-truck carrying raisins caused a traffic jam after crashing into another semi-truck and a pickup truck. Both incidents resulted in significant damage but no major injuries. </p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Jill shares various words and their meanings, while Terry and Keith try to guess the definitions.<br /> They started with “spore,” “firstling,” and “propinquity” was also discussed. Keith humorously suggested that it could refer to a close-knit family wearing the same T-shirt. The team also discussed the term “grandiphonerent” and its possible meanings. </p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Terry shared his top 10 lists of unanswered questions, including who let the dogs out, where’s the beef, how to get to Sesame Street, why eggs are packaged in flimsy paper cartons, why women can’t put mascara on with their mouth closed, and why lemon juice is made with artificial flavors. The conversation ended with Keith and Terry acknowledging that some of these questions may never be answered. </p> Anchor Topic</p> This week we are discussing the topic of computers, and Keith discussed his old Dell computer, and security issues.</p> Email</p> Sorry, we have no email this week. Make sure you send us your own funny family stories. Ask us a question about blindness, or just contribute anything you would like to have us read on the podcast. Just make sure it’s family-friendly. You can use the contact form, or send email directly to tsf@thatsoundsfunny.com. Of course, you can always call our voicemail number: 802-715-3484. As usual, we wrap it up was our final thoughts.</p> AI-generated content, edited as needed by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com<br /> check the box press tab</p>

01:20:48

It’s Happening in the bedroom and kitchen. (201)

Quick recap </p> The team shared personal experiences, discussed various topics including politics, celebrities, and classic movies, and played a guessing game. They also engaged in a lively discussion about words, their meanings, and pronunciations, and shared reactions to unusual bed designs from history. Lastly, they discussed the use of a talking microwave, proper plugging of devices, and the importance of respecting partners’ interests. </p> Summary </p> Keith shared his grandchildren’s experiences with a hurricane in Alabama, and he also discussed a book he read about JD Vance. Jill watched a documentary about Ronald Reagan’s life and his debate with Mondale, noting the differences between political debates then and now. They also discussed the high cost of organic milk, personal experiences with raising chickens, and the idea of getting goats as a natural lawnmower. The conversation also touched on the tax implications of winning prizes, as well as the upcoming holidays. </p> After Terry shares his list of birthdays, they also played a game of “Guess the Year” presenting a series of events that occurred in the same year, such as the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Broncos in the Super Bowl, the opening of the first McDonald’s in Moscow, and Buster Douglas defeating Mike Tyson in a boxing match. Jill’s input was also included in the guessing game, as they debated various historical events like the year smoking was banned on US domestic flights, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the closure of the musical “A Chorus,” and the release of Windows 3.1.<br /> We share a variety of news stories including world record events, elephants, tigers and more.</p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> Keith, Jill, and Terry engaged in a lively discussion about various words, their meanings, and pronunciations. They debated the terms “Eniac” and “Ennead”, with Keith suggesting “Ennead” could refer to a set of nine. Jill introduced the word “Gamesome”, which they agreed meant playful and merry. The conversation also touched on college football games, with Terry expressing his dislike for the excessive coverage during weekends. They clarified the meaning of “autopsy” as seeing something with one’s own eyes, not performing an autopsy on oneself. They also discussed the term “deliquescent”, which means becoming liquid or melting, and its relation to pastries. The team used humor and personal anecdotes to illustrate their points, sharing experiences related to words like “prehensile” and “vertiginous”. The conversation ended with the team moving on to Terry’s top 10 list. </p> Terry’s Top 10 List</p> Terry discussed various unusual beds from history, including the Great Bed of Ware, a box bed, and a bed designed by Thomas Jefferson. Keith and Jill shared their reactions and thoughts on these beds. The conversation also touched on inventions like a Murphy bed, and a self-making bed. The conversation ended with a humorous comment from Keith about the rotating bed’s design and a shared experience from Jill about a round bed for her daughters. Terry, Keith, and Jill continue to discussed various unusual bed designs aimed at addressing safety concerns for babies, such as suspended crib-like cages and structures with bars to prevent rolling over and smothering. They considered the practicalities of using these beds, including how the mother could breastfeed through the bars or cage openings. The conversation also touched on Murphy beds that fold up against the wall and whether gravity would help keep sheets in place. </p> Anchor Topic</p> The topic of the day is living skills, but first we have an update. Jill shared an update about the computers she had been waiting for, which could take up to a month to arrive. Keith encouraged listeners to donate computers to the Hope Center, or MCAB. </p> The conversation ended with Terry suggesting they discuss living skills further. Terry demonstrated how to use a talking microwave, pressing and holding buttons to set cooking time and power level. The team discussed plugging in devices properly. Terry found the microwave challenging due to its layout and lack of tactile cues. Keith suggested it might have modes accessed by holding buttons. Jill proposed including this in living skills training. They set the microwave’s clock to 11:06 AM. Keith discussed a printer for his business that could set reminders but he hadn’t set it up. </p> Email and Final Thoughts</p> The conversation ended with Keith reading a humorous story about a listeners husband blocking her credit cards during a shopping trip, highlighting respecting partners’ interests. Of course, we have our usual round of final thoughts.</p> AI-generated content, edited by Keith for accuracy, more or less.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

02:07:02

Pickle Juice! Pickle Juice! (200)

Quick recap </p> The team discussed various topics, including funny stories, birthdays, and a property for sale in California. They also shared details about a world record set by a group of bowlers, strange noises heard from the Starliner capsule, and the meanings of various words. The conversation ended with discussions about living skills, the process of applying for a computer for the visually impaired, and personal experiences with technology and humor. </p> Summary </p> Keith, Terry, and Jill Conversations and Experiences<br /> Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various topics. Keith shared a funny story about Marcus spending the whole day sleeping at his girlfriend’s house. Jill shared her experience with her husband, George, who built her a porch swing but had to figure out how to detach it from the saw horses. Keith also mentioned his new iPhone lanyard, which allows him to wear his phone around his neck. Terry was set to share some birthdays, but the details were not provided in the transcript. </p> Celebrity Birthdays and Mad Libs Game<br /> Terry discussed various individuals’ birthdays and ages, including celebrities like Beyonce, and Roger Waters. Keith and Jill also participated in the discussion, correcting some ages and sharing additional information. Towards the end, Keith and Jill played a game involving Mad Libs, where they had to fill in different word forms like nouns and adjectives. </p> California Property Discussion and Speculation<br /> The group discussed a property for sale in California, which is a 645 square feet bungalow over 50 years old. The property is listed for half a million dollars, which was considered expensive by the group. They speculated that the property might have been owned by a movie star or was featured in the TV show “2 and a half men”. The group also discussed the size of the property, noting that it was not very big, and that it might be a starter house for a small family. </p> Museum Vase Incident, Bowling Record Attempt, Mascot Decapitation, and Space Station Noises<br /> Keith shared a story about a 4-year-old child accidentally breaking a 3,500-year-old bronze age vase at a museum, highlighting the museum’s decision to present certain objects without protective glass for public accessibility. Terry then shared details about a quartet of bowlers in Louisville, Kentucky, who set a world record by rolling 2,032 consecutive strikes in a 24-hour period, suggesting the Mcab blind bowlers attempt to break this record. Jill shared a story about a man decapitating the statue of Bob, the mascot of Bob’s Big Boy restaurant in California, after crashing into it with his car. Lastly, NASA astronauts on the International Space Station, reported hearing strange pulsating noises resembling sonar pings emanating from the Starliner capsule before it was set to return to Earth on autopilot. </p> Exploring Word Meanings and Clarifications<br /> Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed the meanings of various words. The term “bent hick” referred to a person bent over by a whiskey still. Jill introduced “pertinent” as something related to a lifestyle, and “accessory” as an item associated with it, like a purse or belt. Jill also introduced “coyacious”, but its meaning was unclear. The team clarified “occlude” as obstructing or closing something. The meeting humorously ended with Keith preparing to use the word “prude”. </p> Exploring Words and Weather Terms<br /> The team discussed various words and their meanings, with Jill’s words being “sapient” (intelligence or wisdom), “kinesis” (movement or kinetic energy), and “autogenous” (self-generating or arising from within). They also briefly discussed a movie, “Multiplicity,” and a potential visit to a Beetlejuice movie. Terry revealed his top 10 list of words, but the details were not discussed. Terry and Keith discussed various weather-related terms, including “Toad Strangler” (heavy rain causing frogs to be stranded on roads) and “Direcho” (a fast-moving line of thunderstorms). The conversation was light-hearted and humorous, with Keith making jokes about the fate of frogs in such weather conditions. </p> Exploring Weather Terms and Phenomena<br /> Terry and Keith discussed various weather-related terms and phenomena. They started with “slamming down on the ground” and “inland inland,” which Keith assumed to be a tornado. Terry then explained “prebuscular rays,” seen in sunrise or sunset, and “haboob,” a big dust storm that occurs before or after a severe thunderstorm. They also discussed “bamba genesis,” a severe case of a storm intensifying and dropping barometric pressures. Keith compared it to a tornado. Terry then explained “thunder snow,” a meteorological term used in Michigan, and “drought,” a term used when it’s a good day to put clothes out to dry. They also discussed “marine layer,” a weather term used on the Pacific coast, and “firenado,” a tornado of fire that spins off a forest fire. Lastly, they discussed a weather report that left everyone laughing due to its humorous description of the weather. </p> Top Topics, Computers for the Blind, and Upgrades<br /> Terry discussed his top 10 topics, while Keith introduced the anchor topic for the week, which was about living skills. Keith also mentioned a website, “Computers for the Blind,” which sells refurbished computers at low prices. Jill brought up the topic of these computers, and Keith explained that they are refurbished and shipped for free, but delivery can take up to 6 to 8 weeks. The computers come with a one-year guarantee and can be equipped with JAWS or Zoom Text. Keith discussed the various upgrades available for laptops and desktops, including RAM, storage, screen size, and touch screen options. He mentioned that these upgrades come at additional costs, with the basic machines priced at $200 for desktops and $300 for laptops. Keith also noted that users can opt for a keyboard and mouse set, either wired or wireless, for around $20. He suggested that users could potentially find a suitable computer bag at a lower cost than the $30 extra charge for one. </p> Discussing Computer Licensing and Software Maintenance<br /> Terry and Keith discussed the process of applying for a computer for the visually impaired, which includes a visual acuity report and a hone number. They also discussed the licensing scheme for the software, JAWS, which now has a one-year expiration, unlike before. Keith expressed interest in finding out more about the Service Maintenance Agreement (SMA) for JAWS, which could save money in the long run. They also touched on the possibility of getting a computer for a dependent through the VA. Terry shared his experience with a plastic-coated laptop and the idea of a keyboard cover. The conversation concluded with Keith mentioning that the computer comes with Windows 10 and the possibility of upgrading to Windows 11. </p> Personal Experiences, Humor, and Tech Struggles<br /> Keith, Terry, and Jill discussed various topics, including their personal experiences and humor. Keith shared a story about an empty milk carton in the fridge, which led to a discussion about milk consumption and preferences. Jill mentioned that they don’t drink much milk and prefer other beverages. The team also discussed their struggles with technology, including issues with email and note-taking. They ended the conversation with some light-hearted jokes and humor. </p> AI-generated content, with almost no editing by Keith! Good job my robot secretary! </p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

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Quick recap </p> The team discussed various words and their meanings, shared personal anecdotes, and humorously discussed upcoming holidays and birthdays. Lastly, Keith demonstrated the Be My Eyes app, which connects blind users with sighted volunteers for assistance, and the potential of AI to identify objects in images and read documents. </p> Summary </p> To get things started, Jill shares her mosquito-filled camping trip, while Terry talks about reading Richard Cunningham’s biography “The Boys” and a show on animals passing gas. They also discuss the difficulties child actors faced with crooked teeth, like Clint Howard. </p> Big news! Apple Vis Podcast’s Returns!</p> Keith and Terry discussed the return of Apple Vis, a podcast and website that provides support for blind people. They noted that Apple Vis had stepped back but was now back in operation, with plans to update their content and make show notes available in multiple languages. Keith also mentioned that Thomas Dondville, a prominent figure in the blindness community, had been involved in the podcast’s return. </p> Random Topic</p> after the conversation shifted to birthdays, we get busy with our random topic of the week. We discussed a list of upcoming movies, speculating about their titles and meanings. Keith and Jill tried to decipher the meaning of “Charlie Tango,” while also discussing various movie plots, including a thriller about a magical raincoat and a fantasy involving a white dragon. The conversation ended with Keith suggesting they move on to other topics. </p> This Week in the News</p> Terry brings us a news item that speculated about people using tents to hide their actions and the province’s recent investment in new bathrooms for the beach. The conversation then shifted to Jill’s story about Ikea hosting a slumber party in Sweden to study how different decor, lighting, and pillows affect sleep. They also discussed a news story about a chicken parade in Des Moines, Iowa, which led to changes in city restrictions. Keith mentioned a new rule allowing roosters but requiring licensing of chickens and set up a process for dealing with nuisance animals. Terry keeps on taking a dump on our news when he shared two stories about sewage blockages in England, one caused by a “fat bird” and the other speculated to be due to excessive pooping. </p> Note: our AI secretary always had it right. There were two stories, but the Eagle was full of it, and had nothing to do with the sewer. Let’s just say that if you’re a raccoon in his vicinity, you might want to be afraid.</p> Jill then introduced a topic about Trader Joe’s seeking a “pumpkin spice pundit” to taste-test their pumpkin spice products. Keith and Terry discussed the restrictions on marijuana businesses in Ohio, particularly regarding signage and the sale of food and drinks. Terry and Keith also discussed a French museum in Marseille that welcomes visitors to go all natural at designated times while visiting exhibits on Naturism. </p> Jill’s Weird Words</p> The team discussed various words and their meanings, with humor and personal anecdotes. They started with “TanTivi”, with Keith humorously describing the former and Terry humorously linking it to Donald Trump’s tanning habits. They also discussed “Izzat” and “izzat,” with Keith identifying the former as a reference to Izod and Terry humorously linking the latter to ZZ Top’s song “I’m Tired (At) Texas.” The conversation ended with the team still trying to figure out the meaning of “Tantiby.” Jill and Keith also discussed various words such as “astern,” “penumbra,” “napery,” “melliferous,” “hermetic,” “cabil,” and “fossick,” with Keith often providing insightful interpretations. They shared personal anecdotes and humor, such as Keith’s experience with a hermetic seal on a submarine and the potential for a fossil sale. </p> Terry’s Top 10</p> Terry presented two lists: the top 10 Labor Day cities to visit in the United States and 10 things to do on Labor Day. </p> Anchor Topic</p> Keith demonstrated the Be My Eyes app, which connects blind users with sighted volunteers for assistance. He highlighted the app’s features, including the ability to request help with tasks such as identifying objects or colors, and the option to volunteer as a sighted assistant. Keith also noted that the app has over 7 million volunteers, with about 10 available for every blind user. Jill and Terry expressed interest in the app’s potential benefits for blind individuals. In postproduction, Keith gives a quick overview of the various functions and tabs across the bottom of the app.</p> Email and Final Thoughts</p> Keith shared an email from a listener about the challenges of explaining the birth process to a child. The conversation ended with a series of humorous final thoughts from the participants, including jokes from Jill, Keith, and Terry. Keith thanked everyone for listening and encouraged them to share their own funny stories or ask questions about blindness and accessibility. </p> AI-generated content, slightly edited by Keith.</p> Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast brings you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com</p>

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