In this week’s episode we discussed PTSD in average people and military veterans with our special guest Dr. Posey, who is a Behavioral Psychologist and a Vietnam War veteran with the Marine Corps. Keeping in line with Mental Health Awareness month we are trying to keep conversation open and continue to destigmatize mental health. Just like Dr. Posey said in the episode, don’t be afraid to let it out and talk about whatever you’ve gone through.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed veterans being put on the ban list for purchasing weapons. We had a special guest come into the studio for this episode, his name is William, but he also goes by T-Rex because he is a small arms dealer by trade. T-Rex is a  military veteran so, keeping in line with Mental Health Awareness month we discussed how this might affect veterans, and what we can do to lift them up.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed some of the stigma around mental health, whether it be social, societal, and even generational. As we go into the month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness month, we will be touching on different aspects of mental health. Let’s cultivate a community that is not afraid to talk about these issues, and with some incredible guests this month we hope to do just that.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed stories and characters, both good and bad. Some of our favorite entertainment has very well written characters, but recently it feels like most characters are poorly written. We explored what makes a good and compiling character, as well as why so many shows and movies feel like a cash grab.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed the 60th presidential election that will happen in November of this year. We had a guest on this episode to talk about this important topic and his name is Jim Engster. He is a longtime journalist and host of "Talk Louisiana" a radio broadcast that brings listeners insight into the conversation.Our Links:RetrospectJim's Links:Jim Engster

In this week’s episode we discussed the ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge that happened a few weeks ago. There are some scary statistics about the structural integrity of the bridges in the US, and after this incident it has shed some light on a big problem. There are some major infrastructure changes that will have to take place to accommodate what happened, and it is going to take some time to fix all of the problems this crash has caused.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed what has been going with the Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. There have been some quality control issues and changes in leadership that have led to a decline in Boeing’s reputation. We also mentioned that there may have been some foul play with the recent death of whistleblower John Barnett, a former Boeing Quality Control Manager. Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed how quickly AI is evolving, and a concept called The Dark Forest. As well as, how eventually we will have to have checks in place to prove that we are human online. I have been thinking about this AI a lot over the last few months, and I came across some videos elaborating on the subject better than I could. As always Jason came with some great stats that back up a lot of what we talked about.Maggie Appleton's Talk:The Expanding Dark Forest and Generative AIOur Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. This is going to be a big eclipse for a lot of people here in the US. We talked about how many towns will be reinforcing their infrastructure to accommodate such a large influx of people. It wouldn’t be a Retrospect episode if we didn’t talk about some of the crazy things that happened in history, or some speculation of what might happen in the future.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed how Ivy League colleges are bringing back the SAT and ACT as an entrance requirement. Many of these colleges suspended these standardized tests during the pandemic and adopted a more holistic approach to admission. What are your thoughts about college and standardized tests?Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed some of the secret things underneath Antarctica. From massive underground lakes, to mysterious caves, we talked about all sorts of stuff in and around that frozen continent. Do you believe there are aliens there? What about those portals Jason talked about?Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed the big AT&T outage that happened recently. I was on a retreat while it happened so I missed out, but Stoney said he watched Leave This World Behind the day before. That movie apparently has some correlations and he really wanted to talk about it. If you aren’t already paranoid, then it’s probably too late…Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed the Yellowstone Caldera. Yellowstone is a volcanic caldera and supervolcano in the National Park of the same name. The last time it erupted was approximately 631,000 years ago, and if it were to erupt today it would have devastating consequences.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed doomsday prepping. Stoney helps us with the do’s and don'ts of how to prepare yourself for any disaster. Also, we share some of the statistics on what each generation is spending their money on to prepare for a catastrophe.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed habits and routines. We talked about the science of how they are formed and how they can impact your lives. As well as sharing some of the habits we have.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed the struggles at the Texas/Mexico border. Since President Biden took office, more than six million illegal immigrants have crossed the border. So Texas is building physical barriers to help combat this. Illegal border crossings have dropped by more than two-thirds since they began.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed human trafficking with Father Jeff Bayhi, who is the founder of Metanoia Manor. In 2018 he founded this faith-based residential facility which offers a place of refuge to female adolescent victims of human trafficking. We talk about some heavy stuff in this one and Father Jeff doesn’t pull any punches on this matter either, which is good because this needs to be talked about. I appreciate him taking the time to talk about it with us.Our Links:RetrospectFather Jeff’s Links:Metanoia-inc.orgTurning The Tide: A Story of Hell, Healing & Hope

In this week’s episode we discussed the impending real estate crash and the exodus from the cities. It seems more office spaces are empty now than they have been in the past. It started after the pandemic, with the push for everyone to work from home. This could be bad for a number of reasons and we tried to touch on as many as we could find.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discussed some of our predictions for what will happen in 2024. This is going to be a big year, what with the election, but we all brought some other thoughts for what is to come. Such as: weather changes, geopolitical stuff, wars, and social media to name a few.Our Links:Retrospect

In this week’s episode we discuss Jeffery Epstein’s Island visitor list. There are a lot of big names on that list and we talk about what happens to people when they become super wealthy, famous, or influential. Lastly, in true Retrospect fashion, we take a turn at the end and talk about nation ending conspiracy theories.Our Links:Retrospect