We all know people who are, shall we say, “difficult.”
Humor
Revisiting Kids’ Tales [Podcast]
Here I look back at some old and classic children’s stories - from a contemporary perspective
Here I look back at some old and classic children’s stories – from a contemporary perspective
Am I an Alpha Male? [Podcast]
In this educational and entertaining episode I talk about alpha males, beta males, and what makes you one or the other.
In this educational and entertaining episode I talk about alpha males, beta males, and what makes you one or the other.
The Strange World of Mottos [Podcast]
In this episode I take a lighthearted poke at some mottos of companies, colleges and countries.
In this episode I take a lighthearted poke at some mottos of companies, colleges and countries.
Raining on Their Parade [Podcast]
What a commencement speaker might say if he were being truly realistic about what the future holds for today’s graduates.
What a commencement speaker might say if he were being truly realistic about what the future holds for today’s graduates.
Age Shaming [Podcast]
Some people, mostly older ones, are embarrassed even to use the word old. Let's put an end to that!
Some people, mostly older ones, are embarrassed even to use the word old. Let’s put an end to that!
The Self Esteem Quiz [Podcast]
Curious about your self-esteem?
Curious about your self-esteem?
College Professor Fantasy Camp [Podcast]
Find out what it feels like to be a real professor.
Find out what it feels like to be a real professor.
Schadenfreude: Finding Pleasure in Someone Else’s Kvetch [Podcast]
English has borrowed lots of words.
English has borrowed lots of words.
Standup – Deliverance From Living Below the Surface
Why risking drowning in the whirlpool of a comedy club stage?
Why risking drowning in the whirlpool of a comedy club stage?
Two Fathers Talking [Podcast]
The Kvetching Professor talks with Irwin Sperber, professor of sociology at the State University of New Palz. Both are dads.
The Kvetching Professor talks with Irwin Sperber, professor of sociology at the State University of New Palz. Both are dads.
My Autograph Album [Podcast]
One day when I was doing some decluttering, I came across something I just couldn’t toss. It was my junior high school autograph album – from 1956! Have 12- and 13-year-old boys and girls changed in the last 60+ years? Listen to what they wrote back then, and you decide.
One day when I was doing some decluttering, I came across something I just couldn’t toss. It was my junior high school autograph album – from 1956! Have 12- and 13-year-old boys and girls changed in the last 60+ years? Listen to what they wrote back then, and you decide.
Staying Home [Podcast]
I'm the opposite of a Jack Kerouac, "On the Road" type of guy.
I’m the opposite of a Jack Kerouac, “On the Road” type of guy.
I Love You, But You’re Impossible [Podcast]
Humorous suggestions for dealing with some of the difficulties we typically have in a marriage.
Humorous suggestions for dealing with some of the difficulties we typically have in a marriage.
Parking Fights and Other Fun Marital Squabbles [Podcast]
In this episode, the Kvetching Professor (who’s been married for 48 years!) will tell you all about how to get past a dull and drab marriage.
In this episode, the Kvetching Professor (who’s been married for 48 years!) will tell you all about how to get past a dull and drab marriage.
Teachable [Podcast]
Here, presented in a podcast with my usual style of humor, are some instances where I definitely have been open to learning and change.
— While I taught for many years, I don’t know if I was always so teachable myself. But here, presented with my usual style of humor, are some instances where I definitely have been open to learning and change. I think at least one of these (#2) could be valuable for all of us. —…