Ramble by the River

From the hallways of Ilwaco High School to the fascinating corners of global culture, join us on a ramble like no other. We’re peeling back the layers of community, history, and a life dedicated to education in a conversation filled with unexpected twists, laughs, and heartfelt stories.

In this episode of Ramble by the River, we're thrilled to have local legend and educator extraordinaire, Randy Bloom. With over three decades of teaching under his belt, Bloom has left an indelible impact on the lives of countless students and the community at large. His colorful experiences and insightful perspectives will leave you pondering, laughing, and feeling a newfound appreciation for the world around you.

More Topics to Enjoy:

• Discover why Bloom chose the path of teaching and education.
• Bloom answers listener questions.
• Understand why personal bonds with students matter.
• Share a laugh over Bloom's love for Costco hotdogs.
• Dive into the controversial topic of politically incorrect nicknames.
• Revel in stories about Ilwaco's football legacy.
• Explore Bloom's love for wood.
• Hear surprising tales about Sid Snyder's temper and his love for Chuck E. Cheese.
• Enjoy Fun Finn Facts and ghostly stories.
• Travel abroad with Bloom as he recounts his trip to Japan.
• Discuss moon landing, 9/11, and other intriguing conspiracies.
• Evaluate the American food system's toxicity.
• Delve into Bloom's views on step-parenting and his experience at Ocean Beach School District.
• Savor local gossip, celebrate Bloom's ping pong championship, and discuss ways to fix America's schools.
• Discuss gender roles.
• Bloom's opinion on recent coworker arrests, and Long Beach history.
• Get amazed by the economic gamble that led to a Bullfrog invasion.
• Unearth the story of Scarborough hill's buried treasure.
• Discuss the importance of early childhood literacy, impacts of ADHD, and coping with youth suicide as a teacher.

No stone is left unturned in this engaging episode. So, buckle up and get ready for a ramble that you won't soon forget!

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Music Credits:

Still Fly, Revel Day

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Get ready to dive into another riveting episode of Ramble by the River with your host, Jeff Nesbitt. In this week's installment, we sit down with the dynamic Josh Phillips to discuss his journey from playing soccer at Gonzaga University to starting a sales business during the pandemic. Along the way, we delve into topics like community-building in small towns, coping with sports injuries, and the intriguing world of fly-fishing culture. Buckle up as we explore everything from local politics to the captivating tale of Josh proposing during a meteor shower. We'll also touch on thought-provoking subjects like the use of CBD for dogs, the impact of central bank digital currencies, and the ever-relevant issue of student debt and loan forgiveness. And don't worry, there will be plenty of Jeff's signature rants, including a passionate tirade about plastic spoons. Get ready for an engaging, informative, and sometimes hilarious conversation you won't want to miss!

Topics to Enjoy:

• Playing Soccer at Gonzaga University
• Starting a sales business during a pandemic
• Dating a kindergarten teacher
• Moving to the Coast during COVID-19
• Community-building in small towns
• Coping with sports injuries
• Soccer in the U.S.
• Getting involved locally: Ilwaco City Council
• Accountability in politics
• Fly-fishing culture
• Josh proposes during a meteor shower
• Ban the Boom? No more fireworks for July 4?
• CBD for dogs
• Drugs: caffeine, alcohol, and more
• Josh's red mystery pill
• Jeff rants about plastic spoons
• Central Bank Digital Currencies
• Student debt and loan forgiveness
• AI, crypto, and new technology
• Blue fin tuna fishing

So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and join us for another exciting episode of Ramble by the River. Stay tuned as we tackle these topics and more, bringing you insights, laughter, and the genuine camaraderie you've come to expect from our show.

Spawn Fly Fish/Josh Phillips Links:

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• Website
• Instagram

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• Business: [email protected]

Music Credits:

• Atlantic, ELFL.
• Not a Game, Michael Rothery.
• Time Won't Tell, Emil Axelsson.
• Hourglass, Michael Rothery.
• Goodbye Earth, Sum Wave.
• Still Fly, Revel Day.

News Links:

• Speech by Jerome Powell (2021). Link: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/files/powell20210318a.pdf
• Creator of Chat GPT Registers for Controversial Iris-Scanning Cryptocurrency. TheStreet.com. Link: https://www.thestreet.com/cryptocurrency/ethereum/chatgpt-sam-altman-worldcoin-iris-scanning-cryptocurrency
• What the Debt Ceiling Deal Means for Student Loan Payments. New York Times. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/30/us/politics/student-loan-payments-biden-debt.html

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Welcome back to another episode of Ramble by the River! Today we have a special episode for you as we celebrate Earth Day (and my wedding anniversary). I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a conversation with the owner of North Jetty Brewing, Erik Svendsen.

We kicked off the show discussing the booming craft beer industry and the secrets behind brewing great beer. Erik shared some of his favorite brewing trends and flavor fads, as well as some of the fermentation secrets that make North Jetty's beer so tasty. We then transitioned to a discussion on the intersection of music, math, and art, and what we mean when we use the word intelligence.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg! We covered a wide range of topics, from string theory and quantum mechanics to psychedelics and ancient wisdom. We even touched on some controversial topics like Kennedy conspiracies and large-scale brainwashing.

Let's not forget about Erik's wife Michelle's wellness venture, and the incredible benefits of "daily walks" for your mental health. We also discussed the challenges of running a small business and the pros and cons of small town life. And of course, we couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about our Hood to Coast team, North Jetty Brew Crew, and Jeff's mind hacks for endurance sports.

But that's not all, folks! Here's a sneak peek of some of the other topics we covered:

Other topics to enjoy:

• Achilles vs. the hare: The art of pacing yourself
• How rich people stay rich: A discussion on contemporary economic policy
• Artificial intelligence and what it means for our future
• The current recession vs. 2008: A comparison
• Responsibility and ethics in progressive ideologies
• How to safely research conspiracies without losing touch with reality
• CIA/Kennedy, Geo-engineering, New World Order, and real conspiracies
• Postmodern rejection of authority: The pros and cons
• Courage to live your dreams: Erik's journey from CPA to founding North Jetty Brewing

We covered a lot of ground in this episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. So grab a cold one and let's dive in!

Music Credits:

• Still Fly, Revel Day.
• Flowering (Instrumental), Iso Indies.
• I see You, Hampus Naeselius.
• Asam, Baegel.
• Laid Back Swerving’, Baegel.
• Just the Two of Us, Water Mirrors.
• Luv, Bomull.
• In Bloom, Victor Lundberg.
• No Plans Today, Sarah the Instrumentalist.
• Blue Book, Clarence Reed.

Erik's Links:

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• North Jetty Brewing

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Welcome back to Ramble by the River with Jeff Nesbitt. In episode 95, Jeff sits down with Wade Whitson to discuss the ups and downs of life, from health struggles to finding purpose and everything in between.

Wade opens up about his experience with a traumatic head injury after a dangerous fall on “Death Hill”. This injury spiraled into immune dysfunction and atypical medical diagnoses, including a new type of diabetes. Despite these health struggles, Wade remained determined to get an education, even in the face of poverty and the death of both his parents.

Along the way, Wade discovered a secret that helped him lose 120 pounds and he shares his journey towards treating his diabetes with diet and exercise. Wade also talks about the blessing of having a brother, the joy of falling in love with Japan, its language and culture, and the power of having a sense of purpose (ichigai).

The conversation then turns towards Wade’s journey through nursing school and the emotional toll of caring for the sick. Wade also reflects on the topic of mortality and shares his thoughts on mourning and grief.

But the conversation doesn't stop there. Wade and Jeff also dive into the topics of artificial intelligence, language models, and the concept of intelligence itself. They discuss true learning versus rote memorization, trauma bonding, and the importance of proper medical interpretation.

Other topics to enjoy:

• Creation and Creativity
• Entering the competitive nursing field
• Destiny, God, love, and acceptance
• How to react when a nurse has a finger in your butt
• Telephone game communication and the need for medical interpretation
• Wade’s path to PhD
• The hidden power of language
• Artificial Intelligence, language models, and artificial evolution

So join us for a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and triumphs of life, from health struggles to discovering purpose and the hidden power of language.

Music Credits:

• CHICOS, Superintendent Cupcake.
• South Grind, Lax Superlative.
• Tiger Tracks, Lexica.
• Still Fly, Revel Day.

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It seemed like Cooper Belisle had everything going for him. A glance at his Facebook might arouse envy in the viewer as the pages are littered with colorful pictures of blue skies and the many wonders of the world. His commercial diving career allowed him to explore amazing places all over the planet, covering every State and countless countries across the globe. Whether he was underwater in the States, or across the pond, drinking beer with fellow travelers at a hostel, Cooper was living for the day and everything looked picture-perfect.

But all of that came to a crashing halt when, at age 26, to the befuddlement of his doctors, he was diagnosed with Cancer. When he left the doctor's office that day to return to his empty hotel room, where he couldn't even masturbate (sore from cancer), he knew 3 things for sure: he had advanced-stage testicular cancer, it was likely that it had already spread to his lymph nodes and/or lungs, and it was time to make a few changes...

In this episode, Cooper tells his story with honesty, humor, conviction, and profound insight into the human condition. We get into some juicy territory as he discusses his cancer diagnosis, relationships, childhood hardships, and substance abuse, but the conversation maintains a positive and fun vibe. It is obvious that Cooper tries to see life for what it is; accept the bad with the good, and focus on positive growth. He has managed to cultivate an attitude of appreciation and revelry for life, despite being faced with an onslaught of challenges that would break most people. This kid is a gem. I love him like a brother. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Topics/Keywords:

Pet names, music, Mac Miller, Swiss J. Free, rap, hip hop, Belarus, travel, Europe, U.S. drug war, DEA, Drug-Use For Grown-ups, Dr. Carl Hart, Columbia University, sobriety, addiction, education, social media, cancer, Divers Institute of Technology, Seattle Washington, PNW, commercial diving, Beijing China, The Great Wall of China, Atilla the Hun, Genghis Khan, war, The Mongol Empire, Egypt, the Great Pyramid of Giza, pyramids, archeology, aliens, UFOs, UAEs, Baghdad battery, otherworldly aircrafts, The Predator, space mold, McMenamin's, haunted houses, management styles, leadership, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, corporate consulting, medical imaging, mental health, alcoholism, 20 Beers, opiod epidemic, painkillers, coping mechanisms, cycling, biking, hope, investing, stock market, Roth IRA, cryptocurrencies, alt coins, shit coins, Cash App, Sofi, Acorn, tech stocks, Bitcoin, Wallstreet bets, Reddit.com, Wallstreet Journal, Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Facebook, AirBnB, Initial Public Offering, Tesla, real-estate, Litecoin, Ethereal, stable coins, Bit coin cash, Dogecoin, Polka-dot, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, zombies, guns, AR-15, Smith & Wesson, The Walking Dead, Book of Revelation, prophecy, end of days, Iraq war, Middle East, self-love, daddy issues.

Links:

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Music Credit(s):

-Still Fly, Revel Day.

-It's Da Money, Pro Reese.

-bam. bam., Yomoti.

-My Bay, Major Tweaks.