Don Does a Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Commentary from a Southern White Male, with a background in technology, about a wide variety of subjects, from current events to philosophy, and more.
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Episode 56: January 19, 2021
January 19, 2021 17:45 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBTopics in this episode: Hot Pockets, Smart Watches detecting COVID-19, riding in a car with your windows down to help prevent COVID, life expectancy drops, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's temporary suspension from Twitter.
Episode 55: Time is the Fire
December 15, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBDonovan discusses trying to renew his health insurance through the health insurance marketplace, and how he feels the ratio is off on how they calculate how much financial assistance you can get based on your gross income. He also gets a little personal, and maybe a little deep, on how he’s been affected by the year that’s been 2020. The post Episode 55: Time is the Fire appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 54: Thanksgiving 2020
November 25, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDonovan talks about the differences between Thanksgiving 2019 and Thanksgiving 2020 and how none of us could have been prepared for what 2020 brought us. The post Episode 54: Thanksgiving 2020 appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 53: America is Back, Baby!
November 10, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBPreviously released as a Don Talk episode, Donovan has decided to fold DT into DDP (why the hell he started DT back again makes no sense, even he admitted that) and release this podcast where he talks about Biden being called the winner by practically all of the news agencies, and the fact that Trump won’t concede. Originally recorded on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Show your support! The post Episode 53: America is Back, Baby! appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 52: Remembering With You
November 02, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBDonovan discusses a card he received in the mail from the funeral home that handled his mom’s arrangements last year; it was a “Remembering With You” card — and he’s not necessarily happy about it. He and Lea had a good time Halloween night grilling sausages and listening to spooky music and a podcast, but he was pissed that more channels weren’t running Halloween themed movies; they were playing Christmas movies! Rounding out the episode, Donovan explains what his 2021 health insurance wi...
Episode 51: So They’re Not Unbanned?
October 29, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBDonovan discusses the CEOs of various social media giants being in a virtual meeting on the Hill – Facebook, Twitter, and Google, and how Ted Cruz went after Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey. He provides his own thoughts on what’s happening with the social media networks, how much power they actually have, and if there’s anything that needs to be done, or can be done. He’s especially worried about Section 230 being scrapped. Show your support! The post Episode 51: So They’re Not Unbanned? app...
Episode 50: Wasted Paper
October 27, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDonovan drops some technical tidbits about changes to the backend of the podcast, but the main focus of this episode is how companies have so much wasted paper because they keep sending mail to dead people! It’s something he keeps having to deal with as the 1 year anniversary of his mom’s death is just around the corner, and even on the day of the recording new mail came in for his dad, who’s been dead since 2013!! How can this be dealt with?! He very briefly talks politics in regards to ...
Episode 49: Shadow Prime
October 14, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDonovan talks about his mother’s one year death anniversary (deathiversary?) is coming up in about 2 1/2 weeks; Halloween is on a Saturday this year along with October’s 2nd full moon; a friend and his family have tested positive for COVID-19 so he asks (without naming them of course) that everyone keep them in their thoughts and wish them well; the Shadowlands pre-patch for World of Warcraft dropped on the 13th; Apple also had their event on the 13th announcing new models of the iPhone 12; ...
Episode 48: Death Planning
October 02, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBHave you made your final arrangements? If not, has the pandemic made you start thinking about it? With over 200,000 deaths in the United States due to COVID-19, there’s been a sudden surge in services that help with death planning. That’s what Donovan talks about in this episode. Links Are you prepared to die? I am, and that’s the right way to live. (requires a subscription to The Washington Post) Lantern Everplans The Conversation Project Support DDP! The post Episode 48: Deat...
Episode 47: Words Matter?
September 24, 2020 18:30 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBOk, so the title is a bit cheeky, but Donovan decided to record something a bit on the lighter side. First and foremost on his mind — the incorrect use of the word “more”. He follows up with 12 words that many of us use incorrectly. Links Are You Saying These 12 Words Wrong, Like Most People? George Carlin ” Flammable “ Support DDP! The post Episode 47: Words Matter? appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 46: The Notorious RBG
September 20, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAmerica has lost a national treasure with the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (the Notorious RBG). Her seat on the Supreme Court now shines a light on how divided America is, and how unjust and unfair the entire political system has become. Donovan gives his viewpoints on what’s happening and how all he wants is consistency. Support DDP! The post Episode 46: The Notorious RBG appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 45: September Trivia
September 01, 2020 16:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIt’s September 1, 2020, and Donovan loves trivia, so he decided to give a little of that back in this episode, specifically concerning September trivia from Project Britain. From Donovan not being able to say Gregorian Calendar correctly to the shouts of “Mare, Mare”, you might just learn some interesting tidbits about the month that comes from the Roman word “septem”. Further into the show, Donovan talks about Trump’s EO on payroll tax deferral and why you shouldn’t do it. Finally, celeb...
Episode 44: Air Fryers Be Damned
August 27, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MBDonovan talks about his adventures with using an Air Fryer; no one really cares about the DNC or RNC Conventions; he sent in his request for an absentee ballot today; and Netflix is making a live action Resident Evil TV Show. The post Episode 44: Air Fryers Be Damned appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 43: No Soda For You!
August 12, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBDonovan discusses him carrying his daughter to the doctor, and their ensuing laughter of trying to figure out the CVS drive-thru. Also, Americans are saving more now than ever. And, if you love Dr. Pepper, you may be out of luck..for now. The post Episode 43: No Soda For You! appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 42: Buckle Up, Buttercup!
August 10, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBDonovan talks about seeing UPS, FedEx, and other delivery drivers using their cell phones while driving. Are they exempt from the distracted driving laws of any states? Working from home…the toll it can take. Celebrating Christmas with COVID and what that could potentially look like. Links Christmas: Behind the Curtain The post Episode 42: Buckle Up, Buttercup! appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 41: COVID-19 Presidential Hero
July 23, 2020 23:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBDonovan discusses his idea how why the HHS says the death toll from COVID-19 will start declining in the next few weeks. The post Episode 41: COVID-19 Presidential Hero appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 40: Maskhole
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.08 MBGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp issued orders forbidding cities and counties from mandating masks in public spaces. He’d rather attempt to “encourage” people to do it by dangling college sports in front of them. Donovan talks about how he just can’t figure out the driving force behind people that just absolutely refuse to wear a mask. At least major stores such as Walmart, Target, CVS, Krogers, and others are stepping up and mandating in their own stores. The post Episode 40: Maskhole ap...
Episode 39: Not To See the Trees for the Forest
July 09, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 10.5 MBDonovan talks about his new mixer, but the real purpose of this episode is his… The post Episode 39: Not To See the Trees for the Forest appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 38: Opinions, Cancel Culture, Labels, and Definitions
June 16, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode, Donovan weighs in on some hot button issues (and possibly will have… The post Episode 38: Opinions, Cancel Culture, Labels, and Definitions appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 37: White Privilege
June 02, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MBDonovan discusses white privilege, racism, and a story of him seeing it first hand in… The post Episode 37: White Privilege appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 36: Deaths of Despair
May 19, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDonovan discusses his thoughts on a new study concerning Deaths of Despair, a phenomenon that… The post Episode 36: Deaths of Despair appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 35: Adjustments
May 07, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBDonovan gets a bit technical on why some of you that subscribe to DDP might… The post Episode 35: Adjustments appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 34: The Pursuit of Stimulus
May 07, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBDonovan chats for a short bit about finally getting his stimulus money from the IRS,… The post Episode 34: The Pursuit of Stimulus appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 33: Shelter in Place No More
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBDonovan talks about Georgia Governor Kemp’s announcement that he’ll let the shelter-in-place order lapse at… The post Episode 33: Shelter in Place No More appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 32: Life After COVID-19, The New Normal
April 07, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MBCOVID-19 cases continue to climb in the United States. Donovan wonders if the COVID-19 pandemic… The post Episode 32: Life After COVID-19, The New Normal appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 31b: Times, They Be Changin’
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBMultitudes have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Some are dealing with the actual disease itself,… The post Episode 31b: Times, They Be Changin’ appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 31: Sheltering In Place
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBDonovan started tracking the mortality rate of COVID-19 in the United States, with the latest… The post Episode 31: Sheltering In Place appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 30: My Thoughts on COVID-19
March 10, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 9.2 MBDonovan talks about COVID-19, the latest stats, what he thinks about the stock market results,… The post Episode 30: My Thoughts on COVID-19 appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 29: Living in a Secular World
March 04, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAt the risk of recycling old content, Donovan hopped into the audio wayback machine and… The post Episode 29: Living in a Secular World appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 28: Calling Out Tech Companies
February 26, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 10 MBAfter recommending hardware from a certain tech company, Donovan explains his frustration with said tech… The post Episode 28: Calling Out Tech Companies appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 27: When the Vultures Descend
February 21, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBDonovan talks about an issue he’s having with people wanting things from his Mom’s house…. The post Episode 27: When the Vultures Descend appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 26: What We Do In the Shower
February 18, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBIn a lighthearted episode, Donovan discusses two studies that talk about what we humans do… The post Episode 26: What We Do In the Shower appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 25: Entropy
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBDonovan talks about how going through the “old house” and all the crap stored in… The post Episode 25: Entropy appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 24: The Big Cheese
January 24, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBDonovan talks about a favorite snack, Cheetos, Georgians (and Americans in general) need to start… The post Episode 24: The Big Cheese appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 23: Death Becomes Her
January 10, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBDonovan continues to deal with the aftermath of his mother passing away back in November,… The post Episode 23: Death Becomes Her appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 22: The Year That Was 2019
January 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn this episode, a 2019 year end episode turned into more a personal reflection for… The post Episode 22: The Year That Was 2019 appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 21: A Lifetime of Subscriptions
December 19, 2019 18:30 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDonovan talks about Coca-Cola launching their “insiders club” subscription service (it’s limited), Proctor & Gamble… The post Episode 21: A Lifetime of Subscriptions appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 20: The Hangover Cure
December 12, 2019 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBDonovan finally got off his ass and finally recorded another episode! In this one, he… The post Episode 20: The Hangover Cure appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 19: The Season for the Reason?
November 20, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBDonovan talks about how stressful the holiday season can be and why it shouldn’t be…. The post Episode 19: The Season for the Reason? appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 18: The Things We Leave Behind
November 19, 2019 19:15 - 14 minutes - 10 MBDonovan laments on how dealing with all his Mom’s “stuff” has made him take stock… The post Episode 18: The Things We Leave Behind appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 17: The Power of Social Media
November 18, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDonovan tells the story of how a Fedex drive crushed one of his driveway lights… The post Episode 17: The Power of Social Media appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 16: Decking the Halls
November 13, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBDonovan talks about the holidays, specifically holiday decorations (i.e. Chrimstas decorations); when is it too… The post Episode 16: Decking the Halls appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 15: The Streaming Wars are Here
November 12, 2019 22:30 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBDonovan talks about dealing with his mother’s bank, specifically the disadvantages of using a local,… The post Episode 15: The Streaming Wars are Here appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 14: I'm Not a Toys R Us Kid
November 07, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBDonovan discusses his mother's funeral and having to deal with what she's left behind. On the techie front, Microsoft researchers are working on storing vast amounts of data on glass, Toys R Us is coming back just in time for the holidays, and a submarine that was last seen in 1942 is found.
Episode 14: I’m Not a Toys R Us Kid
November 07, 2019 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.5 MBDonovan discusses his mother’s funeral and having to deal with what she’s left behind. On… The post Episode 14: I’m Not a Toys R Us Kid appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 13: Dealing With Loss
November 02, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this special weekend edition of the podcast, Donovan talks about the recent loss of… The post Episode 13: Dealing With Loss appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 12: Let’s Welcome Mark Hall!
October 30, 2019 19:45 - 10 minutes - 5.13 MBMark Hall sits in for Donovan to discuss restaurants in the local Tifton area, what’s… The post Episode 12: Let’s Welcome Mark Hall! appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 12: Let's Welcome Mark Hall!
October 30, 2019 19:45 - 10 minutes - 4.8 MBMark Hall sits in for Donovan to discuss restaurants in the local Tifton area, what's currently available, what's popped up in the last couple of years, and the ones he wishes would locate into the area, such as Popeyes and Red Robin. He shares his thoughts on the streaming wars, particularly those that seem to be losing. Finally, it's astronomy talk, specifically about Asteroid Hygeia.
Episode 11: Knowing the Unknown
October 25, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 7.87 MBDonovan explains why there wasn’t an episode on Monday by highlighting “life” things that have… The post Episode 11: Knowing the Unknown appeared first on GPPN.
Episode 10: Quantum Supremacy
October 24, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 9.23 MBDonovan starts off the episode lamenting about the state of the world (so don’t fall… The post Episode 10: Quantum Supremacy appeared first on GPPN.