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Ducks on the Pondcast

Ducks on the Pondcast

By Marco Iafrate, Andrew Harrington

A Place where we can tell jokes, stories and express ideas. This is The Sanctuary of Knowledge.

My Blog: lacorridor.com/
YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UChF4MaNg4HhMf9BhUtQFw-w
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#2 - You Pick Your Damn Sacrifice

Ducks on the PondcastAug 31, 2021

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Bonus Pod #1 - Inspired Writers

Bonus Pod #1 - Inspired Writers

The beginning of Season 2 and the first of the Special Bonus Podcasts. Antonio and I talk again about writing, this time at Oakland University.
Dec 07, 202236:35
#26 - Finale

#26 - Finale

I (Marco) cannot guarantee there will be more traditional podcasts in the near future. Thank you for listening.
Aug 14, 202201:16:40
Florence Day 3: Fight Like Hell

Florence Day 3: Fight Like Hell

The Canadian girl weighs me down throughout the day. Justin and I adventure to a leather jacket store where we meet a very interesting salesman. We then saw David. After that we Justin and I fight like hell against locals and ticket booth robots.
Jul 30, 202214:46
Florence Day 2: My 30-Minute Religious Experience
Jul 17, 202208:36
Florence Day 1: In Love for a Day

Florence Day 1: In Love for a Day

In this Article found on my blog lacorridor.com, I speak about my experience in Florence with a girl I met there. Day 2 will provide closure to this story.
Jul 15, 202212:46
Italy’s Summer Rain

Italy’s Summer Rain

This I read from lacorridor.com. I describe the event that occurred during the storm.
Jul 07, 202205:07
#27 - Uninspired Writers

#27 - Uninspired Writers

Antonio and I sit in the Piazza and talk about our experience as writers abroad in Trieste, Italy.
Jun 06, 202212:22
#26 - Self-Improvement in Florence

#26 - Self-Improvement in Florence

Justin and I are stranded for 6 hours at the train station so we start a podcast about what we’ve seen and felt. We talk about Mary for the first 6 mins of shit audio then find a Macdonalds and continue the podcast.
Jun 05, 202201:27:20
#25 - 1st Italy Podcast

#25 - 1st Italy Podcast

Justin and I, a new friend from my trip, have started the series of Italy podcasts. We talk about our hellish voyage into Trieste and individual responsibility.
May 29, 202257:49
Video Letters (Back to YouTube)
May 26, 202202:60
#24 - Individual Responsibility

#24 - Individual Responsibility

Andrew and I have a seat at Oakland University with a med student who I ran into around the university, Josh. He and I spoke for some time about many things we talk about on this podcast so I invited him to sit down with us. He is quite well-spoken and well-read, we enjoyed this conversation very much and will do it again in the future.
May 23, 202201:49:19
Ah Announcement about Episode 24

Ah Announcement about Episode 24

This podcast will feature a special guest, a med student named Josh.
May 20, 202201:31
#23 - K.I.S.S.

#23 - K.I.S.S.

Benjamin and I catch up after 2 weeks.
May 14, 202236:39
#22 - Comfort Challenges

#22 - Comfort Challenges

Here we talk Rule 2 in Beyond Order, “Imagine who you could be, and aim single-mindedly at that.” We also talk 4hour Work Week and Strong Habits. And somewhere in here we speak in foreign languages, enjoy. Harry Potter Spoiler at 56:25
May 11, 202201:08:25
#21 - The Three Wise Asses (Feat: Ben Rausch)

#21 - The Three Wise Asses (Feat: Ben Rausch)

We’re back to the Birthplace of Ideas! Andrew is here too!
Apr 20, 202201:17:00
R&R #7 - The Multitude of Genre in Harry Potter

R&R #7 - The Multitude of Genre in Harry Potter

I love these books
Apr 17, 202206:17
#20 - A Cool Alabama Night on the Pondcast

#20 - A Cool Alabama Night on the Pondcast

On top of Southern Hospitality and books, we discuss new ideas for the youtube channel, an outlet for our humor (hint hint). We also discuss how the podcast will take a different style in the coming summer.
Apr 16, 202201:09:15
#19 - Southern Hospitality: Part 2 (Alabama Podcast)

#19 - Southern Hospitality: Part 2 (Alabama Podcast)

Once more, we continue talking about our adventures and Mr. Smith continues his life story. This is a story time podcast, I hope you enjoy!
Apr 14, 202243:12
#19 - Southern Hospitality: Part 1 (Alabama Podcast)

#19 - Southern Hospitality: Part 1 (Alabama Podcast)

We finally had some time to relax on our adventurous and perilous road trip in a patio balcony where Andrew and I talk about the states that we have been through thus far and a special guest joins us to talk about Southern Hospitality and being a good human being in general.
Apr 14, 202201:00:19
#18 - We've Recovered!

#18 - We've Recovered!

We're back on track in this one and we start off with our first pondcast review from perhaps our most invested listener. We also talk about how the ducks have been putting their lives together and cleaning the pond up, this has allowed us to talk and remain interesting to each other as well as interest the audience, you wanna stay for this one. 

Topics include: 

Our upcoming vacation plans such as the road trip and seeing Jordan Peterson live.

JFK's public educational workout program


Mar 28, 202201:31:48
#17 - The Christening Of The Pondcast

#17 - The Christening Of The Pondcast

We have something to say about how this podcast is going and where were going with it. We also talk about our usual ramblings.
Mar 11, 202239:23
An Announcement
Mar 09, 202201:27
R&R #6 - The Traditional Relationship

R&R #6 - The Traditional Relationship

I describe how I see the relationship from adolescence to maturity.
Feb 23, 202206:38
#16 - Michael Fezzey and Dominic Verbanac

#16 - Michael Fezzey and Dominic Verbanac

WARNING: The bleeps do get loud. We talk about the people of Cherry Creek and Michael’s eating habits. And we close it off with a conversation about PDA.
Feb 22, 202255:53
#15 - Dominic Verbanac and Ben Rausch Part 2 (Editors Cut)

#15 - Dominic Verbanac and Ben Rausch Part 2 (Editors Cut)

We discuss many things as usual, among them is capitalism, entrepreneurship and more.
Feb 05, 202201:10:24
R&R #5 - Depiction of the Totalitarian State in Pinocchio

R&R #5 - Depiction of the Totalitarian State in Pinocchio

I rave here about the heroes journey into individuality in the wonderful Disney film, Pinocchio.
Feb 05, 202214:55
Rants and Raves #4 - The Starry Eyed Romantics

Rants and Raves #4 - The Starry Eyed Romantics

I read a section from Sex at Dawn about human bonding, war and agriculture
Jan 19, 202202:51
#15 - Dominic Verbanac and Ben Rausch (Part 1)

#15 - Dominic Verbanac and Ben Rausch (Part 1)

Andrew Joins us in the end of Part 1. We continue our aspirations for finance and announce the quintet of financial philosophy books.
Jan 09, 202201:04:32
#14 - Ben Rausch: Finance, Psychology, and Powerful Habits

#14 - Ben Rausch: Finance, Psychology, and Powerful Habits

The general idea here is knowing enough about a wide variety of topics, say as an employee.
Jan 03, 202201:00:48
#13 - Couples on the Pondcast Part 2 (Editors Cut)

#13 - Couples on the Pondcast Part 2 (Editors Cut)

We talk about Andrew's Ketchup Quirk

Jan 03, 202242:28
#13 - Couples on the Pondcast Part 1 (Editors Cut)

#13 - Couples on the Pondcast Part 1 (Editors Cut)

Andrew and Ben bring their girlfriends in for this enlightening conversation. 

Jan 03, 202246:01
Rants and Raves #3 - In Defense of Jordan Peterson.

Rants and Raves #3 - In Defense of Jordan Peterson.

I offer his views on the middle ground between conservatism and liberalism. As well as the rising Marxist popularity in the United States and Canada. He is a figure for the empowerment of the individual and is a hippie in that regard.
Dec 27, 202111:11
Rants and Raves #2 - Harry Potter Book 1

Rants and Raves #2 - Harry Potter Book 1

I rave about the mirror and Harry’s disregard for the rules.
Dec 21, 202108:46
#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Latter Parts

#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Latter Parts

Camping and wilderness hygiene habits, we try to proselytize Ben into Jordan Peterson again, Television and Film. Financial Literacy is a big topic here 20mins in. Paintings and NFTs are mentioned, and we talk Classical Music.
Dec 21, 202101:07:36
#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 3/6

#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 3/6

We talk films, foreign films and Hollywood.
Dec 16, 202142:16
Rants and Raves #1 - Carl Jung and the Metaphor of Making Sacrifices to God

Rants and Raves #1 - Carl Jung and the Metaphor of Making Sacrifices to God

I rant about the anima, as well as the unknown being a way to describe god.
Dec 12, 202115:55
#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 2/6

#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 2/6

Work antics

Dec 09, 202135:60
Books on the Pondcast #1 - Catcher in the Rye, Ch. 1-2

Books on the Pondcast #1 - Catcher in the Rye, Ch. 1-2

Featuring Ben Rausch
Dec 08, 202126:27
#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 1/6

#12 - Anthony Boudia and Ben Rausch Part 1/6

This episode is three hours long in total, so it will be uploaded in increments.

Dec 08, 202133:35
#11 - Ben Raush, Tallest Duck

#11 - Ben Raush, Tallest Duck

Andrew is absent in this one, Ben and I recall our conversation about comfort and screen time on break.
Nov 08, 202140:57
#10 - Bobby Rock

#10 - Bobby Rock

Bobby comes down to join us in conversation.
Nov 08, 202101:08:20
#9 - The Best Episode Ever

#9 - The Best Episode Ever

Andrew talks about a part in the book, Ishmael. We also talk Marxism, social justice warriors, agriculture vs. hunting, the roots of Genesis. This is the best one we did broh, check it out, yo.
Nov 04, 202101:39:31
#8 - Chef Dan, King of the Ducks

#8 - Chef Dan, King of the Ducks

We talk to Chef about money and traveling.
Oct 31, 202120:42
#7 - Screen Time and Bed Time Don't Mix

#7 - Screen Time and Bed Time Don't Mix

We start off with JP and 12:10 is where we begin discussing the name of the episode.

Oct 24, 202134:51
#6.5 - Break-time Bonus Pondcast

#6.5 - Break-time Bonus Pondcast

A break-time discussion of values and child psychology while we eat our sandwiches at work.
Oct 17, 202113:21
#6 - History Man, Jake Webber

#6 - History Man, Jake Webber

Here we talk to our resident historian, Jake Webber, about the world wars and 21st century politics.
Oct 09, 202159:12
#5 - Heroes and Leaders

#5 - Heroes and Leaders

3:39 how heroes are chosen, tribes vs politics. 7:18 we are too comfortable in our lives to change the system. 9:19 do we have free will?
Oct 03, 202135:56
#4 - Anthony, Humorous Duck - Part 2

#4 - Anthony, Humorous Duck - Part 2

Anthony Joins us in this one
Sep 22, 202131:01
#4 - Anthony, Humorous Duck - Part 1

#4 - Anthony, Humorous Duck - Part 1

Anthony joins us in this one
Sep 22, 202129:19
#3 - Clean Your Room!

#3 - Clean Your Room!

Andrew and Marco talk about cleaning our rooms in this one.
Sep 14, 202101:06:32