http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast The new season of Out Of My Mind features little-known stories about well-known stuff. Why do we all graduate to the same marching song? What accident led to the discovery of decaffeinated coffee? Who was the real Peter Pan? Host Jay Douglas tells the tale of these and other head-scratchers every week, with a new episode every Tuesday morning at 6AM Eastern. Want more? Subscribe to The Out Of My Mind blog (at https://www.theoutofmymindblog.com) for a deeper look into each story. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:24:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/image-150x150.jpg http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast 32 32 The new season of Out Of My Mind features little-known stories about well-known stuff. Why do we all graduate to the same marching song? What accident led to the discovery of decaffeinated coffee? Who was the real Peter Pan? Host Jay Douglas tells the tale of these and other head-scratchers every week, with a new episode every Tuesday morning at 6AM Eastern. Want more? Subscribe to The Out Of My Mind blog (at https://www.theoutofmymindblog.com) for a deeper look into each story. The Theater of Your Mind clean The Theater of Your Mind jdouglas@thetheaterofyourmind.com jdouglas@thetheaterofyourmind.com (The Theater of Your Mind) ©2015-2017 The Theater of Your Mind, Inc. All rights reserved. Little-Known Stories About Well-Known Stuff with host Jay Douglas http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/wp-content/uploads/oomm-itunes-version.jpg http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast TV-14 Hollywood, California Weekly 89213911 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/a-christmas-shepherd-ep-064/.html Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3917 In this episode of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas got Eugene and Tom together for a lively discussion of Shepherd, his art, his frustrations and his battle with his own ego over A Christmas Story. In this episode of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas got Eugene and Tom together for a lively discussion of Shepherd, his art, his frustrations and his battle with his own ego over A Christmas Story. This Christmas story of a shepherd has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with the raconteur, radio host and improvisational storyteller Jean Shepherd. If you know Shepherd at all it might be as the voice of the adult Ralph Parker in the 1983 film "A Christmas Story." If, like me, you grew up within the sound of New York's WOR radio you might know Shepherd as that guy who talked for hours, without notes, spinning stories of a Midwest childhood and big-city angst. In this episode, podcast host Jay Douglas got two Jean Shepherd experts together for a lively discussion of Shepherd, his art, his frustrations and his battle with his own ego over "A Christmas Story." Jay Douglas, with guests Eugene Bergmann and Tom Lipscomb clean 30:00 This Christmas story of a shepherd has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with the raconteur, radio host and improvisational storyteller Jean Shepherd. If you know Shepherd at all it might be as the voice of the adult Ralph Parker in the 1983 film "A Christmas Story." If, like me, you grew up within the sound of New York's WOR radio you might know Shepherd as that guy who talked for hours, without notes, spinning stories of a Midwest childhood and big-city angst. In this episode, podcast host Jay Douglas got two Jean Shepherd experts together for a lively discussion of Shepherd, his art, his frustrations and his battle with his own ego over "A Christmas Story." 3917 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/twisted-ep-063/.html Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3834 Little did Albert J. Parkhouse know when he twisted a pair of wires into a fancy hook to hang up his winter coat the frustration he was about to unleash. Little did Albert J. Parkhouse know when he twisted a pair of wires into a fancy hook to hang up his winter coat the frustration he was about to unleash. Oh the curse of unintended consequences. Little did Albert J. Parkhouse know when he twisted a pair of wires into a fancy hook to hang up his winter coat that he set humankind on a course of frustration. In Episode 63 of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas tells the story of the origins of the simple wire coat hanger, the omnipresent contraption that Parkhouse never received official credit, or royalties, for. And Jay turns to Scott Franklin, professor of physics at Rochester Institute of Technology, to help us understand the tangled world of coat hangers and why the odds are we'll never be able to set things straight. Jay Douglas with Professor Scott Franklin clean 8:00 Oh the curse of unintended consequences. Little did Albert J. Parkhouse know when he twisted a pair of wires into a fancy hook to hang up his winter coat that he set humankind on a course of frustration. In Episode 63 of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas tells the story of the origins of the simple wire coat hanger, the omnipresent contraption that Parkhouse never received official credit, or royalties, for. And Jay turns to Scott Franklin, professor of physics at Rochester Institute of Technology, to help us understand the tangled world of coat hangers and why the odds are we'll never be able to set things straight. 3834 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/no-more-horsing-around-ep-062/.html Tue, 31 Jul 2018 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3774 Jay Douglas tells the story of how the bankruptcy of Hansom cab inventor James Hansom, and a crooked cab driver in New York brought motorized cabs to the city. Jay Douglas tells the story of how the bankruptcy of Hansom cab inventor James Hansom, and a crooked cab driver in New York brought motorized cabs to the city. Maybe the Hansom cab driver was having a bad night. Or he was a crook. Or he honestly didn't know how to do multiplication. At any rate, his attempt to cheat businessman Harry Allen had the most unexpected results. The obliteration of the Hansom cab business. In Episode 062, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of James Hansom, inventor of the two-wheel, horse-drawn cab, businessman Harry Allen and that fateful night that put Allen in the cab business and the Hansom cabs out of it.<br /> Jay Douglas clean 8:00 Maybe the Hansom cab driver was having a bad night. Or he was a crook. Or he honestly didn't know how to do multiplication. At any rate, his attempt to cheat businessman Harry Allen had the most unexpected results. The obliteration of the Hansom cab business. In Episode 062, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of James Hansom, inventor of the two-wheel, horse-drawn cab, businessman Harry Allen and that fateful night that put Allen in the cab business and the Hansom cabs out of it.<br /> 3774 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/what-a-coincidence-ep-061/.html Tue, 24 Jul 2018 10:00:42 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3836 In Episode 061, Jay Douglas throws a party to explain how coincidences are the results of science and math and not some glitch in the Matrix. In Episode 061, Jay Douglas throws a party to explain how coincidences are the results of science and math and not some glitch in the Matrix. You think about a friend you haven't seen in years. Suddenly, the friend calls you. "What a coincidence," you think. Ah, yes, another demonstration of the cosmic forces of the universe at work. If, that is, you consider science and math cosmic forces (which is quite possible depending upon how much attention you paid in high school). In Episode 061, Jay Douglas, host of the Out Of My Mind podcast throws a party to tell the story of how coincidences are the results of our mind at work and not some glitch in the Matrix. Jay Douglas clean 8:00 You think about a friend you haven't seen in years. Suddenly, the friend calls you. "What a coincidence," you think. Ah, yes, another demonstration of the cosmic forces of the universe at work. If, that is, you consider science and math cosmic forces (which is quite possible depending upon how much attention you paid in high school). In Episode 061, Jay Douglas, host of the Out Of My Mind podcast throws a party to tell the story of how coincidences are the results of our mind at work and not some glitch in the Matrix. 3836 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/pardon-me-is-that-a-ford-in-your-salad-ep-060/.html Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:00:22 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3784 What started out as a simple story - the history of Bac*Os, the bacon substitute - went awry. And then there's this guy who doesn't belong in a story about food. What started out as a simple story - the history of Bac*Os, the bacon substitute - went awry. And then there's this guy who doesn't belong in a story about food. What started out as a simple idea --- tell the story of Bac*Os, the first true mass-market meat substitute made from soybeans --- took a surprising turn. Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas uses Episode 60 to tell the story of a simple idea with a twist you won't see coming, including a cast of characters --- okay, one character --- you'd never expect to find wandering through the history of Bac*Os. Jay Douglas with guest William Shurtleff clean 8:00 What started out as a simple idea --- tell the story of Bac*Os, the first true mass-market meat substitute made from soybeans --- took a surprising turn. Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas uses Episode 60 to tell the story of a simple idea with a twist you won't see coming, including a cast of characters --- okay, one character --- you'd never expect to find wandering through the history of Bac*Os. 3784 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/rock-and-role-model-ep-059/.html Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3772 In the 1960s six DJs, the WMCA Good Guys, ruled the New York City airwaves. But, the real story is the unlikely person who made that happen. In the 1960s six DJs, the WMCA Good Guys, ruled the New York City airwaves. But, the real story is the unlikely person who made that happen. During the Rock and Roll era six disc jockeys, the WMCA Good Guys ruled the New York City airwaves. They combined hipness with New York grit. They got what it was like to be a teenager. And, unlike DJs at other stations, they were a team. They went to events together, hosted concerts together, they even sang on the air together. In Episode 59, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of the person behind their success --- a person totally out of time and place for the 1960s. Jay Douglas with guest Professor Donna Halper clean 8:00 During the Rock and Roll era six disc jockeys, the WMCA Good Guys ruled the New York City airwaves. They combined hipness with New York grit. They got what it was like to be a teenager. And, unlike DJs at other stations, they were a team. They went to events together, hosted concerts together, they even sang on the air together. In Episode 59, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of the person behind their success --- a person totally out of time and place for the 1960s. 3772 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/good-vibrations-ep-058/.html Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3744 In Episode 58, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas traces the rise and fall of an American icon and symbol of the freedom of the open road. In Episode 58, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas traces the rise and fall of an American icon and symbol of the freedom of the open road. Long before Silicon Valley figured out ways to disrupt familiar businesses, John Houghtaling invented a device that literally shook the motel industry. In Episode 58, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas traces the rise and fall of an American icon and symbol of the freedom of the open road. Jay Douglas clean 8:00 Long before Silicon Valley figured out ways to disrupt familiar businesses, John Houghtaling invented a device that literally shook the motel industry. In Episode 58, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas traces the rise and fall of an American icon and symbol of the freedom of the open road. 3744 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/have-a-heart-ep-057/.html Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3742 That the familiar heart shape looks nothing like a human heart is obvious to anyone who's ever taken high school biology. But why? In Episode 57, Jay Douglas digs through 2500 years of history to find out what went wrong. That the familiar heart shape looks nothing like a human heart is obvious to anyone who's ever taken high school biology. But why? In Episode 57, Jay Douglas digs through 2500 years of history to find out what went wrong. On her way to becoming a June bride, many a young lass was favored by her lover who, upon finding an appropriate tree, used its trunk as a canvas on which to carve their initials inside a heart (replaced today by a text message and a photoshopped emoji). That the familiar heart shape looks nothing like a human heart is obvious to anyone who's ever taken high school biology. But why? In Episode 57, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tackles 2500 years of history to find the mistake that led to a shape that has no connection to reality. Jay Douglas clean 8:00 On her way to becoming a June bride, many a young lass was favored by her lover who, upon finding an appropriate tree, used its trunk as a canvas on which to carve their initials inside a heart (replaced today by a text message and a photoshopped emoji). That the familiar heart shape looks nothing like a human heart is obvious to anyone who's ever taken high school biology. But why? In Episode 57, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tackles 2500 years of history to find the mistake that led to a shape that has no connection to reality. 3742 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/hit-music-ep-056/.html Tue, 01 May 2018 10:00:14 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3705 It's hard to believe that people singing he third most-often sung song in the country don't know its words. In this episode, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of what may be America's most misunderstood song. It's hard to believe that people singing he third most-often sung song in the country don't know its words. In this episode, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of what may be America's most misunderstood song. The third most-often sung song in America is so misunderstood that virtually no one singing it knows the words. How can that be? In Episode 56, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas takes a trip to Tin Pan Alley for the story of how this song, whose popularity puts it right behind the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Happy Birthday," made the trip from New York City's old Ninth Avenue El to the vaudeville stage and then into music (and sports) history. Jay Douglas clean 6:59 The third most-often sung song in America is so misunderstood that virtually no one singing it knows the words. How can that be? In Episode 56, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas takes a trip to Tin Pan Alley for the story of how this song, whose popularity puts it right behind the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Happy Birthday," made the trip from New York City's old Ninth Avenue El to the vaudeville stage and then into music (and sports) history. 3705 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/high-society-ep-055/.html Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:00:51 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3652 As Baby Boomers return to marijuana, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of why getting high in your sixties won't be the same as getting high in the sixties. With guest Patti Gordon. As Baby Boomers return to marijuana, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of why getting high in your sixties won't be the same as getting high in the sixties. With guest Patti Gordon. In one form or another, marijuana use is currently legal in over half the states, and you can expect that number will be getting higher. So will Baby Boomers. After 30 to 40 years of abstinence, Boomers are returning to marijuana use in increasing numbers. But, there's a catch. In Episode 55 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas --- along with his guest, marijuana activist Patti Gordon --- tells the story of what you should know before you take another puff of the magic dragon. And why getting high in your sixties won't be the same as getting high in the sixties. Jay Douglas with guest Patti Gordon clean 6:59 In one form or another, marijuana use is currently legal in over half the states, and you can expect that number will be getting higher. So will Baby Boomers. After 30 to 40 years of abstinence, Boomers are returning to marijuana use in increasing numbers. But, there's a catch. In Episode 55 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas --- along with his guest, marijuana activist Patti Gordon --- tells the story of what you should know before you take another puff of the magic dragon. And why getting high in your sixties won't be the same as getting high in the sixties. 3652 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/shes-not-there-ep-054/.html Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3636 Why didn't the first woman radio baseball announcer live on in the annals history? Jay Douglas tells the story, and the breakfast cereal behind her non-career. Why didn't the first woman radio baseball announcer live on in the annals history? Jay Douglas tells the story, and the breakfast cereal behind her non-career. In the late 1930s, Helen Dettweiler became the first woman to professionally announce baseball games on the radio. Let's say it together. Helen who? You might think that such an achievement would live on in the annals of baseball and broadcasting history. But, it didn't. In  Episode 54, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells Dettweiler's story, and he names the breakfast cereal that was behind her career...such as it was. Jay Douglas clean 6:00 In the late 1930s, Helen Dettweiler became the first woman to professionally announce baseball games on the radio. Let's say it together. Helen who? You might think that such an achievement would live on in the annals of baseball and broadcasting history. But, it didn't. In  Episode 54, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells Dettweiler's story, and he names the breakfast cereal that was behind her career...such as it was. 3636 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/the-shocking-truth-about-video-games-ep-053/.html Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:00:41 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3628 Pong, and the video games that followed, owe a debt of gratitude (if not royalties) to William Castle. But he was only trying to scare the pants off America. Pong, and the video games that followed, owe a debt of gratitude (if not royalties) to William Castle. But he was only trying to scare the pants off America. Here's the shocking truth. Nolan Bushnell, Atari, and Allan Alcorn---names associated with the granddaddy of video games, Pong---all owe a debt of gratitude (if not royalties) to a man who presaged the era of interactive entertainment and modern video games. Only he did it in the late 1950s while pursuing his passion to "scare the pants off America." In Episode 53, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of Hollywood's Abominable Showman, William Castle, the great-granddaddy of audience interactivity.<br /> Jay Douglas clean 6:00 Here's the shocking truth. Nolan Bushnell, Atari, and Allan Alcorn---names associated with the granddaddy of video games, Pong---all owe a debt of gratitude (if not royalties) to a man who presaged the era of interactive entertainment and modern video games. Only he did it in the late 1950s while pursuing his passion to "scare the pants off America." In Episode 53, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of Hollywood's Abominable Showman, William Castle, the great-granddaddy of audience interactivity.<br /> 3628 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/question-authority-ep-052/.html Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3619 The US Constitution, has a problem. Strictly speaking, it isn't any more legal than a bank robbery. In Episode 52, a story that's  going to make your head hurt. The US Constitution, has a problem. Strictly speaking, it isn't any more legal than a bank robbery. In Episode 52, a story that's  going to make your head hurt. The basis of all our laws, the United States Constitution, has a small problem. Strictly speaking, it isn't any more legal than a bank robbery. Only a bank robbery isn't illegal if the law banning it is based on the Constitution. In Episode 52, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas has a story that's  going to make your head hurt. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 The basis of all our laws, the United States Constitution, has a small problem. Strictly speaking, it isn't any more legal than a bank robbery. Only a bank robbery isn't illegal if the law banning it is based on the Constitution. In Episode 52, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas has a story that's  going to make your head hurt. 3619 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/womans-work-ep-051/.html Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3611 Was Jimmy Buffett right in singing, "Some people claim that there's a woman to blame?" In Episode 51, Jay Douglas tells the story of Grace Murray Hopper's role in Y2K. Was Jimmy Buffett right in singing, "Some people claim that there's a woman to blame?" In Episode 51, Jay Douglas tells the story of Grace Murray Hopper's role in Y2K. Was singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett correct? "Some people claim that there's a woman to blame." Is it true? In Episode 51, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of Grace Murray Hopper's role in Y2K. It seems Hopper, arguably the first woman computer programmer, may have done her job too well. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Was singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett correct? "Some people claim that there's a woman to blame." Is it true? In Episode 51, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of Grace Murray Hopper's role in Y2K. It seems Hopper, arguably the first woman computer programmer, may have done her job too well. 3611 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/spy-catcher-ep-050/.html Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:00:15 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3597 When did Moe Berg become a spy, and when did we know it? In Episode 50, Out Of My Mind, the story of the most enigmatic spy ever to don a baseball uniform. When did Moe Berg become a spy, and when did we know it? In Episode 50, Out Of My Mind, the story of the most enigmatic spy ever to don a baseball uniform. In the years before World War II, a third-string baseball catcher stood on a Tokyo rooftop taking pictures of the city's Harbor. Was he, as he insisted, a patriotic American? Or a spy? How did he get onto the rooftop, anyway? Was it because he was wearing a kimono? In Episode 50, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story, if it really is the story, of Moe Berg, the most enigmatic spy ever to don a trench coat...or a baseball uniform. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 In the years before World War II, a third-string baseball catcher stood on a Tokyo rooftop taking pictures of the city's Harbor. Was he, as he insisted, a patriotic American? Or a spy? How did he get onto the rooftop, anyway? Was it because he was wearing a kimono? In Episode 50, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story, if it really is the story, of Moe Berg, the most enigmatic spy ever to don a trench coat...or a baseball uniform. 3597 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/always-on-your-mind-ep-049/.html Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3590 In Episode 49, Jay Douglas tells the story of the man behind the modern radio jingle and that tune you just can't get out of your head. In Episode 49, Jay Douglas tells the story of the man behind the modern radio jingle and that tune you just can't get out of your head. You know that song with the letter of the alphabet? Not A-B-C-D-E-F-G. The one with the call letters of your favorite radio station. In Episode 49 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Bill Meeks, the man behind the modern radio jingle and that tune you just can't get out of your head. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 You know that song with the letter of the alphabet? Not A-B-C-D-E-F-G. The one with the call letters of your favorite radio station. In Episode 49 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Bill Meeks, the man behind the modern radio jingle and that tune you just can't get out of your head. 3590 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/on-the-record-ep-048/.html Tue, 15 Aug 2017 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3580 Iin the 1930s, two media titans fought over a replacement for the 78rpm record. In Episode 48, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the hole story of their brawl (not a typo). Iin the 1930s, two media titans fought over a replacement for the 78rpm record. In Episode 48, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the hole story of their brawl (not a typo). What happens when two media titans start a brawl over a replacement for the 78rpm record? In Episode 48, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the hole story (no that's not a typo). Jay Douglas clean 5:00 What happens when two media titans start a brawl over a replacement for the 78rpm record? In Episode 48, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the hole story (no that's not a typo). 3580 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/whose-lion-is-it-anyway-ep-047/.html Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3567 So you know Howard Dietz, who came up with the idea for M-G-M's Leo the Lion, was inspired by the mascot of Columbia University. Well, here's what you don't know. So you know Howard Dietz, who came up with the idea for M-G-M's Leo the Lion, was inspired by the mascot of Columbia University. Well, here's what you don't know. In Episode 47 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the real story behind the history of one of the world's most enduring corporate symbols, the M-G-M lion. Oh, so you know Howard Dietz came up with the idea. And you know he was inspired by the lion mascot of his alma mater, Columbia University. Well, here's what you don't know. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 In Episode 47 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the real story behind the history of one of the world's most enduring corporate symbols, the M-G-M lion. Oh, so you know Howard Dietz came up with the idea. And you know he was inspired by the lion mascot of his alma mater, Columbia University. Well, here's what you don't know. 3567 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/it-remains-to-be-seen-ep-046/.html Tue, 01 Aug 2017 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3552 In Episode 46 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of those letters on today's eye chart and how Herman Snellen blinded us with science. In Episode 46 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of those letters on today's eye chart and how Herman Snellen blinded us with science. Seriously now, you don't think the letters on an eye chart were chosen randomly. Of course not. They were chosen to embarrass you at the DMV. In Episode 46 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of the invention of the modern-day eye chart and how its inventor, Herman Snellen, blinded us with science. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Seriously now, you don't think the letters on an eye chart were chosen randomly. Of course not. They were chosen to embarrass you at the DMV. In Episode 46 of Out Of My Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of the invention of the modern-day eye chart and how its inventor, Herman Snellen, blinded us with science. 3552 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/financial-training-ep-045/.html Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:00:35 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3545 In Episode 45, host Jay Douglas tells the story of New York City's impenetrable Money Trains, and the way somebody found to cash in on all those subway fares. In Episode 45, host Jay Douglas tells the story of New York City's impenetrable Money Trains, and the way somebody found to cash in on all those subway fares. Episode 45 of the Out Of My Mind podcast goes deep...in this case about 20 feet under Brooklyn, New York...for a story few New Yorkers realized was right under their noses. And their shoes. Host Jay Douglas tells the story of the impenetrable Money Trains, and the alternative to cashing in on all those subway fares. Jay Douglas with Jodi Shapiro, Associate Curator of the New York Transit Museum clean 5:00 Episode 45 of the Out Of My Mind podcast goes deep...in this case about 20 feet under Brooklyn, New York...for a story few New Yorkers realized was right under their noses. And their shoes. Host Jay Douglas tells the story of the impenetrable Money Trains, and the alternative to cashing in on all those subway fares. 3545 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/flaky-ep-044/.html Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3537 As podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story in Episode 44, when John Harvey Kellogg invented corn flakes he hoped he'd found a cure for masturbation. As podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story in Episode 44, when John Harvey Kellogg invented corn flakes he hoped he'd found a cure for masturbation. When Dr. John Harvey Kellogg invented corn flakes he wasn't thinking about millions of little kids running up and down supermarket aisles stuffing boxes of breakfast cereal into the shopping carts of their frustrated mothers. As podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story in Episode 44, Kellogg believed he'd found a cure for a scourge he'd been out to eradicate for years: masturbation. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 When Dr. John Harvey Kellogg invented corn flakes he wasn't thinking about millions of little kids running up and down supermarket aisles stuffing boxes of breakfast cereal into the shopping carts of their frustrated mothers. As podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story in Episode 44, Kellogg believed he'd found a cure for a scourge he'd been out to eradicate for years: masturbation. 3537 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/well-have-no-more-of-that-ep-043/.html Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3527 In Episode 43, host Jay Douglas explains the truth about what makes a real trivia question as told to him by trivia co-creator Dan Carlinsky. In Episode 43, host Jay Douglas explains the truth about what makes a real trivia question as told to him by trivia co-creator Dan Carlinsky. What's your trivia IQ? No, not can you still answer questions like What's Chester Arthur's middle name? but do you know whether that's a real trivia question at all? And, if not, why? In Episode 43, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas gets some nontrivial answers about trivia questions from none other than trivia co-creator Dan Carlinsky. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 3527 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/tangled-web-ep-042/.html Tue, 04 Jul 2017 10:00:36 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3519 In Episode 42 of Out Of Your Mind, the tale of the unromantic story of the World Wide Web's creator. (Hint: It's not the romantic Tim Berners-Lee.) In Episode 42 of Out Of Your Mind, the tale of the unromantic story of the World Wide Web's creator. (Hint: It's not the romantic Tim Berners-Lee.) If you believe in the romance of youth, technology, and the Swiss Alps, then be sure to listen to Episode 42 of Out Of Your Mind, as podcast host Jay Douglas tells the tale of the unromantic inventor who came up with the idea of the World Wide Web long before all that romantic stuff with Tim Berners-Lee. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 If you believe in the romance of youth, technology, and the Swiss Alps, then be sure to listen to Episode 42 of Out Of Your Mind, as podcast host Jay Douglas tells the tale of the unromantic inventor who came up with the idea of the World Wide Web long before all that romantic stuff with Tim Berners-Lee. 3519 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/is-that-a-kleenex-in-your-pocket-or-are-you-glad-to-see-me-ep-041/.html Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:00:49 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3492 What you know about the ordinary sneeze? In Episode 41 of Out Of Your Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas shares a secret you must keep out of the wrong hands. What you know about the ordinary sneeze? In Episode 41 of Out Of Your Mind, podcast host Jay Douglas shares a secret you must keep out of the wrong hands. The simple sneeze. What you know about it---sneeze into your elbow, say "God Bless You," to others, and if your sneeze is stuck look at a bright light---might be enough. Or, you might want to listen to this episode, as host Jay Douglas shares a sneezing secret you might not want to know. If you do listen, don't let this information fall into the wrong hands. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 The simple sneeze. What you know about it---sneeze into your elbow, say "God Bless You," to others, and if your sneeze is stuck look at a bright light---might be enough. Or, you might want to listen to this episode, as host Jay Douglas shares a sneezing secret you might not want to know. If you do listen, don't let this information fall into the wrong hands. 3492 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/moving-pictures-ep-040/.html Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3490 In Episode 40 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Thomas Edison and the invention of Hollywood. In Episode 40 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Thomas Edison and the invention of Hollywood. With hundreds of inventions to his name, there is one Thomas Edison probably wishes he'd never come up with. In Episode 40 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Thomas Edison and the invention of Hollywood. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 With hundreds of inventions to his name, there is one Thomas Edison probably wishes he'd never come up with. In Episode 40 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells the story of Thomas Edison and the invention of Hollywood. 3490 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/lost-at-sea-ep-039/.html Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3487 Why couldn't Snoopy get past, “It was a dark and stormy night?” Perhaps he was reluctant to share the story of the night when coffee lost its caffeine. Why couldn't Snoopy get past, “It was a dark and stormy night?” Perhaps he was reluctant to share the story of the night when coffee lost its caffeine. Why does Snoopy have so much trouble getting into the story that begins, “It was a dark and stormy night?” In Episode 39, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas offers a possible solution to the mystery when he tells the tale of a German merchant and what you might call decaffeinated coffee's salty history.  Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Why does Snoopy have so much trouble getting into the story that begins, “It was a dark and stormy night?” In Episode 39, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas offers a possible solution to the mystery when he tells the tale of a German merchant and what you might call decaffeinated coffee's salty history.  3487 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/how-i-learned-my-abcs-ep-038/.html Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3485 In Episode 38, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas, tells a story of Fredericks of Hollywood, his father's foray into bras, and the greatest pick-up line ever. In Episode 38, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas, tells a story of Fredericks of Hollywood, his father's foray into bras, and the greatest pick-up line ever. Frederick Mellinger fascinated and perplexed two generations of teenaged boys when he invented the push-up bra. Jay Douglas, host of the Out Of My Mind podcast, takes Episode 38 to tell the story of Mellinger, Jay's father's foray into bras, and the greatest pick-up line ever. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Frederick Mellinger fascinated and perplexed two generations of teenaged boys when he invented the push-up bra. Jay Douglas, host of the Out Of My Mind podcast, takes Episode 38 to tell the story of Mellinger, Jay's father's foray into bras, and the greatest pick-up line ever. 3485 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/makes-you-wonder-ep-037/.html Tue, 30 May 2017 10:00:06 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3474 Your parents said it to you. You said it to your kids. But do you know what you’re talking about? In Episode 37 of Out... Your parents said it to you. You said it to your kids. But do you know what you’re talking about? In Episode 37 of Out... Your parents said it to you. You said it to your kids. But do you know what you're talking about? In Episode 37 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas nudges Scrooge aside and, with some help from P. T. Barnum, tells the story of the real meaning of the word humbug. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Your parents said it to you. You said it to your kids. But do you know what you're talking about? In Episode 37 of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas nudges Scrooge aside and, with some help from P. T. Barnum, tells the story of the real meaning of the word humbug. 3474 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/unthinkable-ep-036/.html Tue, 23 May 2017 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3428 Computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum wasn’t replaced by an artificially-intelligent computer. He was chased out his job by the one he created. Computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum wasn’t replaced by an artificially-intelligent computer. He was chased out his job by the one he created. Joseph Weizenbaum may have been the first person to lose his job because of artificial intelligence. Only he wasn’t replaced by an artificially-intelligent computer. He was chased out by the one he created. In Episode 36, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of perhaps the first person to lose his job because of artificial intelligence. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Joseph Weizenbaum may have been the first person to lose his job because of artificial intelligence. Only he wasn’t replaced by an artificially-intelligent computer. He was chased out by the one he created. In Episode 36, Out Of My Mind podcast host Jay Douglas tells the story of perhaps the first person to lose his job because of artificial intelligence. 3428 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/giving-it-her-best-shot-ep-035/.html Tue, 16 May 2017 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3422 You can't get a man with a gun? Hah. Tell that to Mary Shanley. She got a thousand of them, some of whom were women. You can't get a man with a gun? Hah. Tell that to Mary Shanley. She got a thousand of them, some of whom were women. You can't get a man with a gun? Hah. Tell that to Mary Shanley. She got a thousand of them, some of whom were women. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 You can't get a man with a gun? Hah. Tell that to Mary Shanley. She got a thousand of them, some of whom were women. 3422 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/were-so-sorry-uncle-albert-ep-034/.html Tue, 09 May 2017 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3418 Few people are betting on who's right, Albert Einstein or Gene Roddenberry. But host Jay Douglas tells a story about why a fairly new, and totally spooky, behavior might dent Einstein’s winning streak. Few people are betting on who's right, Albert Einstein or Gene Roddenberry. But host Jay Douglas tells a story about why a fairly new, and totally spooky, behavior might dent Einstein’s winning streak. When it comes to traveling faster than the speed of light, few people are willing to bet on whether Albert Einstein or Gene Roddenberry is right. But in Episode 34, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how a fairly new, and totally spooky, behavior might put a dent in Einstein’s winning streak. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 When it comes to traveling faster than the speed of light, few people are willing to bet on whether Albert Einstein or Gene Roddenberry is right. But in Episode 34, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how a fairly new, and totally spooky, behavior might put a dent in Einstein’s winning streak. 3418 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/talk-of-the-town-ep-033/.html Tue, 02 May 2017 10:00:16 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3416 In this episode of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how it's not only hearing New Yorkers that tawk the tawk. Deaf New Yorkers can have New York accents, too. In this episode of Out Of My Mind, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how it's not only hearing New Yorkers that tawk the tawk. Deaf New Yorkers can have New York accents, too. In Episode 33 of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how easy it is to pick up a New York accent---even if you're deaf. It may less stressful on the ears, but deaf signers using American Sign Language tawk New Yawk, too. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 In Episode 33 of the Out Of My Mind podcast, host Jay Douglas tells a story about how easy it is to pick up a New York accent---even if you're deaf. It may less stressful on the ears, but deaf signers using American Sign Language tawk New Yawk, too. 3416 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/taking-your-breath-away-ep-032/.html Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3390 Host Jay Douglas tells the story of how he saved his marriage. It's a tale of anxiety, advertising, and the avoidance of a halitosis epidemic that could be traced back to his address. Host Jay Douglas tells the story of how he saved his marriage. It's a tale of anxiety, advertising, and the avoidance of a halitosis epidemic that could be traced back to his address. Host Jay Douglas tells the story of how he saved his marriage. It's a tale of anxiety, advertising, and the avoidance of a halitosis epidemic that could be traced back to his address. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Host Jay Douglas tells the story of how he saved his marriage. It's a tale of anxiety, advertising, and the avoidance of a halitosis epidemic that could be traced back to his address. 3390 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/how-it-all-panned-out-ep-031/.html Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3385 When host Jay Douglas heard there might have been a real Peter Pan, he investigated. Here's the story of why it's a mistake know what's behind a fairy tale. When host Jay Douglas heard there might have been a real Peter Pan, he investigated. Here's the story of why it's a mistake know what's behind a fairy tale. When host Jay Douglas heard there might have been a real Peter Pan, he investigated. Here's the story of why it's a mistake know what's behind a fairy tale. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 When host Jay Douglas heard there might have been a real Peter Pan, he investigated. Here's the story of why it's a mistake know what's behind a fairy tale. 3385 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/a-little-traveling-music-ep-030/.html Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3367 In Episode 30 of the podcast, host Jay Douglas tells the story of why we all marched out of our high school and college graduations to the same music without, for legal reasons, naming that tune. In Episode 30 of the podcast, host Jay Douglas tells the story of why we all marched out of our high school and college graduations to the same music without, for legal reasons, naming that tune. Host Jay Douglas tells the story of why we all marched out of our high school and college graduations to the same music without, for legal reasons, naming that tune. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Host Jay Douglas tells the story of why we all marched out of our high school and college graduations to the same music without, for legal reasons, naming that tune. 3367 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/standing-on-ceremony-ep-029/.html Tue, 04 Apr 2017 10:00:22 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3358 Playing the National Anthem before a sporting event might be a good idea, but it isn't the law. Playing the National Anthem before a sporting event might be a good idea, but it isn't the law. Does the playing of the National Anthem before sporting events honor America, meet legal requirements, both, or neither? In Episode 29, host Jay Douglas tells the tale of why we play the National Anthem before sporting events but not before weddings and bar mitzvahs. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Does the playing of the National Anthem before sporting events honor America, meet legal requirements, both, or neither? In Episode 29, host Jay Douglas tells the tale of why we play the National Anthem before sporting events but not before weddings and bar mitzvahs. 3358 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/current-events-ep-028/.html Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:00:03 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3346 Why did Thomas Edison offer to buy an electric generator from his arch opponent, George Westinghouse, to use in the first execution by electric chair? Listen in. Why did Thomas Edison offer to buy an electric generator from his arch opponent, George Westinghouse, to use in the first execution by electric chair? Listen in. Why did Thomas Edison offer to buy an electric generator from his arch opponent, George Westinghouse, to use in the first execution by electric chair? The answer will...dare I say...shock you. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 Why did Thomas Edison offer to buy an electric generator from his arch opponent, George Westinghouse, to use in the first execution by electric chair? The answer will...dare I say...shock you. 3346 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-027/.html Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=3325 There’s lots of talk today about facts. So what better story to tell then one about Dragnet‘s Joe Friday who spent a career asking for... There’s lots of talk today about facts. So what better story to tell then one about Dragnet‘s Joe Friday who spent a career asking for... There's lots of talk today about facts. So what better story to tell then one about Dragnet's Joe Friday who spent a career asking for “Just the facts?” About that famous line. Host Jay Douglas exposes the facts about just the facts. Jay Douglas clean 5:00 There's lots of talk today about facts. So what better story to tell then one about Dragnet's Joe Friday who spent a career asking for “Just the facts?” About that famous line. Host Jay Douglas exposes the facts about just the facts. 3325 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-026/.html Sat, 26 Dec 2015 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2558 The top story of 2015 is...well, you'll have to listen. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. The top story of 2015 is...well, you'll have to listen. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. Jay Douglas with Dennis Hart clean 9:45 The top story of 2015 is...well, you'll have to listen. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. 2558 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-025/.html Sat, 19 Dec 2015 13:00:03 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2556 In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits two stories about gift giving. Kevin McManus talks about giving a shelter dog or cat the gift of a good home this holiday season. Then, Time magazine columnist Joel Stein recounts his efforts to give his new son the gift of a manly father. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits two stories about gift giving. Kevin McManus talks about giving a shelter dog or cat the gift of a good home this holiday season. Then, Time magazine columnist Joel Stein recounts his efforts to give his new son the gift of a manly father. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. Jay Douglas with guests Kevin McManus and Joel Stein clean 7:29 In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits two stories about gift giving. Kevin McManus talks about giving a shelter dog or cat the gift of a good home this holiday season. Then, Time magazine columnist Joel Stein recounts his efforts to give his new son the gift of a manly father. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. 2556 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-024/.html Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:00:17 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2550 In this episode, host Jay Douglas takes another look skyward with Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. As we scan the skies looking for Santa this holiday season, Dr. Krupp paints a fascinating picture of what lies beyond Santa's sleigh. Listen as Dr. Krupp explains why the heavens are a backdrop for the debt we owe to past and future scientists. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In this episode, host Jay Douglas takes another look skyward with Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. As we scan the skies looking for Santa this holiday season, Dr. Krupp paints a fascinating picture of what lies beyond Santa's sleigh. Listen as Dr. Krupp explains why the heavens are a backdrop for the debt we owe to past and future scientists. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. Jay Douglas with guest Dr. Ed Krupp clean 8:05 In this episode, host Jay Douglas takes another look skyward with Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. As we scan the skies looking for Santa this holiday season, Dr. Krupp paints a fascinating picture of what lies beyond Santa's sleigh. Listen as Dr. Krupp explains why the heavens are a backdrop for the debt we owe to past and future scientists. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. 2550 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-023/.html Sat, 05 Dec 2015 13:00:34 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2462 In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits historian Kevin Kirbitz's story about the rise-fall-repeat cycle that was the life of David Dunbar Buick. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits historian Kevin Kirbitz's story about the rise-fall-repeat cycle that was the life of David Dunbar Buick. That's right, like Henry Ford, the Buick automobile was named after its inventor. While Ford remains an icon of American industrialism, Buick is a virtual unknown. Here's why. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. Jay Douglas with guest Kevin Kirbitz clean 8:19 In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits historian Kevin Kirbitz's story about the rise-fall-repeat cycle that was the life of David Dunbar Buick. That's right, like Henry Ford, the Buick automobile was named after its inventor. While Ford remains an icon of American industrialism, Buick is a virtual unknown. Here's why. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. 2462 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-022/.html Sat, 28 Nov 2015 13:00:29 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2421 In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas revisits Mark Horowitz's delightful review of a film you might have missed while you were busy growing up: Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr in The Magic Christian. If there's a Baby Boomer on your holiday gift list, this might be the perfect item...if you don't keep it for yourself. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In this episode, Jay Douglas revisits Mark Horowitz's review of The Magic Christian. If there's a Baby Boomer on your list, this might be the perfect gift. Jay Douglas with guest Mark Horowitz. clean 7:14 In this episode, Jay Douglas revisits Mark Horowitz's review of The Magic Christian. If there's a Baby Boomer on your list, this might be the perfect gift. 2421 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-021/.html Sat, 21 Nov 2015 13:00:28 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2279 In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas prepares you for the holiday season by revisiting the joy of reading, and sharing that joy with your kids and grandkids. Join Elliott Bay Book Company booksellers Holly Meyers and Justus Joseph for reading tips ranging from the Great Books we trudged through in high school to graphic novels sure to grab the attention of young ones---and curious Baby Boomers as well. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. With the holiday season approaching, now is the time to indulge your love for reading and share it with your kids and grandkids as well. In this episode, Elliott Bay Book Company bookseller Holly Meyers shares the pleasures of re-reading the Great Books we side-stepped in high school. Then, since we have our kids and grandkids in our clutches during the holidays, bookseller Justus Joseph suggests ways to encourage them to put down their smartphones and pick up a book. One surprise recommendation nearly knocked me off my feet. Jay Douglas with visits from Holly Meyers and Justus Joseph clean 8:44 With the holiday season approaching, now is the time to indulge your love for reading and share it with your kids and grandkids as well. In this episode, Elliott Bay Book Company bookseller Holly Meyers shares the pleasures of re-reading the Great Books we side-stepped in high school. Then, since we have our kids and grandkids in our clutches during the holidays, bookseller Justus Joseph suggests ways to encourage them to put down their smartphones and pick up a book. One surprise recommendation nearly knocked me off my feet. 2279 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-020/.html Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:00:41 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2188 In Episode 20, Jay Douglas and Out Of My Mind join with newspapers across the country in celebrating comic strips. Listen as Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder, co-producers of the documentary Stripped talk about the past, present and future of the comics. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In Episode 20, Jay Douglas and Out Of My Mind join with newspapers across the country in celebrating comic strips. Listen as Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder, co-producers of the documentary Stripped talk about the past, present and future of the comics. Jay Douglas with guests Fred Schroeder and Dave Kellett clean 8:49 In Episode 20, Jay Douglas and Out Of My Mind join with newspapers across the country in celebrating comic strips. Listen as Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder, co-producers of the documentary Stripped talk about the past, present and future of the comics. 2188 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-019/.html Sat, 07 Nov 2015 13:00:35 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2131 In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you to the world of independent filmmaking and the story of scream queen Jessica Cameron, horror film actor, producer and director. While it's not unusual to be a triple hyphenate in the independent film world, it is unusual to be scared to death of your co-stars. How Jessica uses her art to overcome her fear is this week's Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly curious about...everything. In Episode 19, host Jay Douglas takes you to the world of independent filmmaking and the story of scream queen Jessica Cameron, horror film actor, producer and director. While it's not unusual to be a triple hyphenate in the independent film world, it is unusual to be scared to death of your co-stars. How Jessica uses her art to overcome her fear is this week's Out Of My Mind Short Story. Jay Douglas with guest Jessica Cameron clean 6:04 In Episode 19, host Jay Douglas takes you to the world of independent filmmaking and the story of scream queen Jessica Cameron, horror film actor, producer and director. While it's not unusual to be a triple hyphenate in the independent film world, it is unusual to be scared to death of your co-stars. How Jessica uses her art to overcome her fear is this week's Out Of My Mind Short Story. 2131 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-018/.html Sat, 31 Oct 2015 12:02:46 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2080 In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you inside the number one fear of most Americans: the fear of public speaking. Jay combines lessons in overcoming that fear from psychologist and stage fright expert Peter Desberg with tips from Ann Utterback, Ph.D. for making your voice sound as powerful and strong as you feel behind the lectern. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are relentlessly currious about...everything. In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you inside the number one fear of most Americans: the fear of public speaking. Jay combines lessons in overcoming that fear from psychologist and stage fright expert Peter Desberg with tips from Ann Utterback, Ph.D. for making your voice sound as powerful and strong as you feel behind the lectern. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story. | Read the show notes at http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-episode-18-show-notes/.html Jay Douglas with visits from psychologist Peter Desberg and broadcast voice coach Ann Utterback, Ph.D. clean 8:20 2080 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-017/.html Sat, 24 Oct 2015 12:00:30 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=2004 In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you to another dimension. It's the dimension of 3-D printing and how the technology is transforming not only the products we use but the lives of our children and grandchildren. It's a new Out Of My Mind Short Story with designers and innovators Tom and Tracy Hazzard. It's the show for Baby Boomers who are still relentlessly curious. In this episode, host Jay Douglas takes you to another dimension. It's the dimension of 3-D printing and how the technology is transforming not only the products we use but the lives of our children and grandchildren. It's a new Out Of My Mind Short Story with designers and innovators Tom and Tracy Hazzard. Jay Douglas with a visit from Tom and Tracy Hazzard clean 8:11 2004 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-016/.html Sat, 17 Oct 2015 12:00:49 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=1928 Listen to Episode 16 on YouTube. It’s easier than listening on podcast apps. In this week’s episode, host Jay Douglas updates his earlier story on the... It's the show for Baby Boomers who haven't lost their curiosity. In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas updates his earlier story on The Man From Uncle television series with guest Morgan White, Jr. It's an Out Of My Mind Short Story. | Read the Show Notes at http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-episode-16-show-notes/.html Jay Douglas with guest Morgan White, Jr. clean 7:53 1928 https://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-podcast-ep-015/.html Sat, 10 Oct 2015 12:00:09 +0000 http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/?p=1835 Listen to Episode 15 on YouTube. It’s easier than listening on podcast apps.   In this week’s episode, host Jay Douglas takes us from the pain in our... It’s the show for Baby Boomers who haven’t lost their curiosity. In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes us from the pain in our brain to the never-ending pursuit of accuracy for Wikipedia pages to a true story about the magic of rock and roll. | For the show notes visit http://www.thetheaterofyourmind.com/out-of-my-mind-episode-15-show-notes/.html Jay Douglas with visits from David Nopachai, Jim Heaphy and Heidemarie Ploen clean 17:16 1835