An Ounce
Jim Fugate
An Ounce provides amusing stories, ideas, wisdom, and a positive attitude with informative commentary, and interviews with experts. An Ounce is a short format podcast (less than 15 minutes per episode) that encourages the listener to consider for themselves ways they can create a more robust, resilient, and joyful life an ounce at a time. Topics of the podcast include a smattering of all kinds of subjects. The listener will gain insights from stories encouraging a good attitude, personal responsibility, and presentations promoting learning, doing, and expanding one's understanding and experience. The podcast will expound unique and useful life hacks and deliver informative interviews with experts. Looking for something to make you smile, tips that can make life better, insights that can help you see life more clearly, the wisdom that will build resilience, ideas that will make you think, something you can share with others, a timely podcast with an easy charm that will make you smile? You found it!
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10/29/19 • 5 min
Fun and kinda' scary story about a trip on a dark and stormy night, and the lessons that can be learned from the experience. In a fun and light-hearted way, this story illustrates the importance of taking responsibility to prepare for the unexpected events that will happen in everyone's life.
YouTube version found at https://youtu.be/HVCYx99eQvY
This recording was re-engineered in March 2023 to improve sound and formatting.
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Help Wanted
An Ounce
04/28/23 • 5 min
What would you want to find in a new job? The perfect job?
Great benefits?
Flexible hours?
Doing something that matters?
A chance for growth and advancement?
A positive and supportive corporate environment?
The ability to work from home – or the office – or where ever you choose?
Bonuses - Perks – A company car?
Well, here’s a job announcement you might absolutely love. Allow me to read it to you:
Wanted. Young, Skinny, Wiry Fellows, not over 18. Must be expert riders, and willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages - $25 per week.
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Slapping Back Mistakes
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04/22/22 • 7 min
Something that seems to pervade almost every culture - and personality on this earth - is how much we hate to make mistakes. Reactions to ‘getting it wrong’ can go from completely ‘losing face’ to simple embarrassment or ridicule, loss of credibility, or standing with piers.
Sometimes, I fear it may be unfortunate we treat mistakes this way – as folks tend to have a hard time owning up to them. These responses to blunders often compound the damage or loss. Denying a misstep has occurred, or an error made, will make at best correction more difficult, and at worst may cost life or limb.
Here is a true story about a mother and father who made an error as they traveled across the country on an airplane with two kids – and what they did when they discovered their mistake.
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Platypode
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01/14/22 • 5 min
Does the world really need more platypode - or platypuses - or whatever?
To answer my own rhetorical question. Maybe. But not without a second thought and some consideration.
Think before you speak. Consider before you do. "Is this really a good idea"?
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10/29/21 • 8 min
Got a story about 2 sisters who aren’t that well known, but probably ought to be.
Let’s take a moment to set the stage...
It was not until the mid to later part of the 20th century that most folks were able to travel from coast to coast in the US without a lot of preparation, plenty of fortitude, and a hefty bankroll.
In 1916 the United States was on the verge of entering WW1 and the Van Buren Sisters - Augusta (24), and Adeline (22), were known affectionately as Gussie and Addie. This pair was quite non-traditional for their time. The impressive and talented women were active in the suffrage movement, and they wanted to help in the war that everyone was coming.
They were ‘Outdoorsy ‘and adventurous they knew how to fly, box, race horses, and - - they loved to ride motorcycles. The sisters knew they’d never be allowed on the front during wartime. But, they could be very useful if they would be allowed to serve as motorcycle dispatch riders, carrying messages for the commanders – the soldiers used for this duty could be freed up to fight.
But they knew they’d have to prove it would work – that girls could ride as good as boys - because with the way things were in 1916 it was never going to happen. At least not without a big push. Women just didn’t do things like that back then.
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S02 E21 The Midnight Rides
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05/22/20 • 7 min
This famous story is incomplete...
'Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five...
...Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch
Of the North Church Tower as a signal light, -
One, if by land, and two, if by sea;...
A fun story to hear written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow of the heroic adventure of the Famous Revolutionary Paul Revere.
But, this prose has a few important omissions.
Listen and learn of additional hero's who were arguably more successful and heroic than Paul Revere!
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So, What Are You Afraid Of?
An Ounce
06/14/24 • 10 min
Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong?
You know, the kind of day when your toast is burnt; and on top of that you are out of butter and somebody finished off the OJ. So, you toss the toast, head for work, and stop for a breakfast sandwich - and your credit card won’t work – and you used the last of the free-floating change in the car yesterday to get a soda.
What are the odds?
It does happen, but it’s not going to end you. It might make you a little warry –but, you probably won’t be taking any ‘death defying’ chances today, as the odds are obviously not in your favor.
However, for many of those things we fear, have nightmares about, and might worry might take us out, the actual likelihood is actually quite low.
References:
https://www.ksl.com/article/26336838/florida-man-bitten-by-shark-punched-by-monkey-twice-struck-by-lightning-bitten-by-snake
https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/death-cheater-us-man-survives-lightning-strike-snake-and-shark-bites-113080700416_1.html
https://www.npr.org/2013/08/10/210759508/man-survives-attack-by-shark-snake-lightning
Different Man - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43858481 (Snake, Bear, Shark)
Another Man Roy Sullivan - https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/history/2016/08/07/park-ranger-struck-lightning-7-8-times-history/88377364/ (8 times with lightning)
Statistics: https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20causes%20of%20death%20globally%20%E2%80%94%20shown%20in%20blue,and%20aren't%20infectious%20themselves.
https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/themes/mortality-and-global-health-estimates
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S01 E101 Bonus Episode - Knives
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11/13/19 • 14 min
This is a bonus episode. It differs from our other episodes in that we step outside the weekly schedule, and the regular format of the podcast, and drill down on things like interviews with experts and product reviews
This bonus episode is all about blades.
So whether you need a great set of kitchen knives, a good tool for camping and hunting, or you’re a prepper and looking for a great survival knife, we’ll get some information in this episode that will help you recognize how to make the best choice, and get the best tool for your money.
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01/10/20 • 11 min
Small and Simple, not much bigger than a house key, but so versatile. And, **An Ounce is Giving Away one of each of them!** Just listen to the episode to find out how to be eligible to win one for yourself.
The key chain multi-tool can be a quick solution to many of today’s common tasks. Everything from cutting the tape on the amazon box and trimming a developing hangnail, to tightening a screw and giving you a little extra leverage on a small task.
Key chain multi-tools are useful for many things. If you are re-building a Chevy small block, you will quite obviously need soothing more, but these tools can be useful time savers and are excellent aggravation prevention.
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S02 E004 Practical Bits - Bread
An Ounce
03/28/20 • 7 min
COVID-19 Got you stuck in the house?
Looking for something to do?
Looking for something yummy to eat?
You need to try this (truly) simple recipe for some super good 'sink-your-teeth-into-it -crusty-yummy-bread'.
You probably have the ingredients in your pantry right now!
You'll get a lovely and delicious round artisan loaf of bread that goes good with spreads, soups, salads, meats, or even sandwiches.
More info on the Blog at https://anounce.org/bread/
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FAQ
How many episodes does An Ounce have?
An Ounce currently has 287 episodes available.
What topics does An Ounce cover?
The podcast is about Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Self Improvement, Ideas, Commentary, Stories, Podcasts and History.
What is the most popular episode on An Ounce?
The episode title 'Obsolete' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on An Ounce?
The average episode length on An Ounce is 7 minutes.
How often are episodes of An Ounce released?
Episodes of An Ounce are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of An Ounce?
The first episode of An Ounce was released on Oct 29, 2019.
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