Randy Unscripted

In episode 13 for NaPodPoMo of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on an unexpected source of wisdom — a fortune cookie that read, “Failure is feedback, and feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Building from a clip from his other show Shooting It Straight, he explores how failure fuels growth and ...

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores Veritasium’s video “Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible” (YouTube link) and breaks down how voting systems, no matter how well designed, can’t be perfectly fair. He reflects on what this means for democracy in the United States, where each state controls its own ...

In this special Veterans Day episode of Randy Unscripted, part of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month), we explore the history and significance of Veterans Day, from its origins as Armistice Day to its modern meaning honoring all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We reflect on the freedoms ...

Episode 10 of my NaPodPoMo series dives into PodChapters, a powerful tool that helps podcasters create chapter markers, transcripts, and organized show notes with ease. I share how PodChapters has streamlined my workflow, saved hours of editing time, and improved the listening experience for my audience. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I unpack the often-misunderstood idea of the “spirit” of the First Amendment. Many people invoke it when their speech faces criticism, but the amendment’s true purpose is to protect citizens from government interference — not public disagreement. Join me as I explore why understanding ...

On this episode for NaPodPoMo I'm discussing the ideas of parody and fair use. Does parody require a license? Can you be sued and held liable for creating a parody? We'll be talking about that today. The content of this episode is based on a blog post available on my ...

We've made it to day 7 for NaPodPoMo and I am having the time of my life! In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I share my excitement about attending PodIndy, a grassroots podcasting event that celebrates independent creators and community connection. I talk about being personally invited by Dr. Brad ...

In this NaPodPoMo episode of Randy Unscripted, I explore what Wikipedia truly is and how it became the world’s reference desk. I examine both its strengths and weaknesses—its openness, accessibility, and pitfalls in reliability and bias. The episode also reflects on how Wikipedia has transformed how we learn, share, and ...

On today's episode for NaPodPoMo I do a quick overview of Artificial Intelligence and the impact it is, and could be having, on education today. The podcast episode is based on information available in a blog post on my website: https://randallblack.com/blog/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-in-education-opportunities-for-teachers-students-and-administrators/ ...

On this episode for NaPodPoMo I share about an experience I had at work and how I handled it. I also discuss why I was able to handle it the way in which I did due to my faith ...

On this third episode for NaPodPoMo, I talked about the idea of online privacy in the United States of America today. This podcast episode is based on a blog post available on my website: https://randallblack.com/blog/do-you-have-a-right-to-privacy-online-in-the-united-states/ ...

On this second episode for NaPodPoMo, I talk with my son Mikey about some things going on this school year and his plans for the future ...