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Send us a Text Message.Do you ever wonder how media and corporate interests shape our political landscape? Join us on this special edition of the Friends in Wonder podcast as Vince Kern and Joe Luther…

Send us a Text Messa…

Send us a Text Message.Do you ever wonder how media and corporate interests shape our political landscape? Join us on this special edition of the Friends in Wonder podcast as Vince Kern and Joe Luther reconnect to delve into Joe's passionate involvement in the Kennedy campaign in Michigan. Joe, an attorney with a rich background in political science, shares his motivations and experiences as a volunteer coordinator, underscoring his belief in the candidate’s integrity and dedication to transparent political discourse. We'll uncover the grassroots efforts that shaped his year-long j…

Following an unexpected break after a raucous Season 1 wrap-party lasting three days and causing them to miss last week’s show, The Friends In Wonder crew have been released on bail. While their se…

Following an unexpec…

Following an unexpected break after a raucous Season 1 wrap-party lasting three days and causing them to miss last week’s show, The Friends In Wonder crew have been released on bail. While their sentence was reduced to community service because the judge and jury loved the podcast and wanted them out for a second season, FIW was ordered to take a break and develop even more and better shows. Never ones to run afoul of the law before, Joe and Vince humbly accepted the sentence without appeal. So, this much anticipated episode is a thank you and goodbye – for now – packed with the twists…

Have you, or someone you know, been wondering about visiting Mexico but aren’t sure if it’s safe or a complicated international experience? Are you looking to add some culture to your winter getaw…

Have you, or someone…

Have you, or someone you know, been wondering about visiting Mexico but aren’t sure if it’s safe or a complicated international experience? Are you looking to add some culture to your winter getaway and maybe enjoy new activities like world-class snorkeling, visiting ancient ruins and sampling authentic local cuisine? Or are you simply wondering what the tourist experience is like in Mexico during the winter months of 2023?  This episode provides the information you need as Vince interviews Joe on location in Cozumel, Mexico. Listen as they provide insight into the Mayan wonders of the wo…

Have people told you "You should write a book," or "You should publish your art?" Is that little voice inside you asking the same question? Do you just need that final inspiration and guidance to shar…

Have people told you…

Have people told you "You should write a book," or "You should publish your art?" Is that little voice inside you asking the same question? Do you just need that final inspiration and guidance to share your gift with the Universe? Even if you don’t have a “book inside of you,” you’ll be inspired by Donna Zetterlund’s adventure as she balanced her art and work life to become a self-publisher. You'll be uplifted and connected to the innate human desire to share our gifts. Join us, as we interview Donna and hear her story about how she went from a child newspaper creator to an ar…

Have you heard friends and relatives gush about online services like 23andMe and Ancestry.com that analyze your genetic data and return information about your health and family ancestry? Have you see…

Have you heard frien…

Have you heard friends and relatives gush about online services like 23andMe and Ancestry.com that analyze your genetic data and return information about your health and family ancestry? Have you seen commercials or videos featuring happy stories of people uniting with lost family, or ones they didn’t even know existed?  Have you already used one of these services but now wonder if it was a mistake?Whether you're familiar with these services or not, have you considered some of the real-life implications about your data? There may be life-altering results you should know beyond the all…

Are you like most people who are worn-down by the constant bombardment of bad or controversial news?  Could you use a break from the feelings of isolation and tension that often come with tuning into…

Are you like most pe…

Are you like most people who are worn-down by the constant bombardment of bad or controversial news?  Could you use a break from the feelings of isolation and tension that often come with tuning into most news and media today?  This episode will rejuvenate you with a much needed dose of good and positive news packed with information and fun storytelling.  Vince and Joe focus on six recent and interesting news stories featuring whales, ancestors, good karma from paying it forward, huge felines and more! You feel lighter and more hopeful about what's happening in the world today after ad…

Do you want to spend less time being triggered by the overload of bias and incivility that surrounds us all? As the obvious partisanship in mainstream and social media increasingly reflect an echo cha…

Do you want to spend…

Do you want to spend less time being triggered by the overload of bias and incivility that surrounds us all? As the obvious partisanship in mainstream and social media increasingly reflect an echo chamber flooded by re-tweet Kool Aid, are you wondering how to help make it better? As part of a nonscheduled series, Joe and Vince share how they realized  their own personal bias by looking at how a cognitive theory known as the Dunning Kruger effect is part of their life, and everyone's. In an era when the battle for power and profit has mostly shifted from the battlefield to the manipulatio…

Have you heard the amazing news about the lightning-fast development and deep investments into Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT?   Joe and Vince have taken a deep dive into the recent expl…

Have you heard the a…

Have you heard the amazing news about the lightning-fast development and deep investments into Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT?   Joe and Vince have taken a deep dive into the recent explosion of news about AI and Chat GPT and bring you a comprehensive look at what AI is, its current uses and wonder about where the future will take it when our data is the blood of computers. The largest big-tech companies are Investing billions of dollars into AI and promising to change our existence in "convenient" ways we can't imagine today.  This week's episode will arm you with con…

Got a minute? That's all this week's message will require. Peace be with you! Friends In WonderJoe and VinceWe welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Ple…

Got a minute? That&a…

Got a minute? That's all this week's message will require. Peace be with you! Friends In WonderJoe and VinceWe welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.com

Turnabout is fair play, and this week Joe puts Vince in the interview seat to chat about how his journalism career intersected with the Technology revolution in the newspaper industry.  The internet-…

Turnabout is fair pl…

Turnabout is fair play, and this week Joe puts Vince in the interview seat to chat about how his journalism career intersected with the technology revolution in the newspaper industry.  The internet-driven information explosion dramatically changed the news distribution strategy as the product went from the front porch to our smartphones and tablets.  Vince was part of a team that led the changes, for better or worse. #DigitalRevolution#Newspapers#GlimpseOfVince#LivingInInterestingTimesWe welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share wit…

Until 2000, there was nothing similar to CarFax in Canada but then a small group of partners ran into a problem importing vehicles to the US. In this episode, one of them -- co-host Joe Luther -- tell…

Until 2000, there wa…

Until 2000, there was nothing similar to CarFax in Canada but then a small group of partners ran into a problem importing vehicles to the US. In this episode, one of them -- co-host Joe Luther -- tells the captivating story of his most financially prosperous business venture. It's an entrepreneurial story about recognizing  the need for a product in a challenging market and having the commitment,  resilience, and good fortune to create the successful solution. 2010 CarProof Canadian television ad: https://youtu.be/mkK4NePL4ao#ConsumerProtection#BusinessChallenges#MakingThePivot#RiskingI…

To kick off 2023, Joe and Vince unpack and pay tribute to Don Miguel Ruiz' seminal book, The Four Agreements as the author recovers from his second heart transplant surgery. Since 1997, millions …

To kick off 2023, Jo…

To kick off 2023, Joe and Vince unpack and pay tribute to Don Miguel Ruiz' seminal book, The Four Agreements as the author recovers from his second heart transplant surgery. Since 1997, millions of readers in 46 languages have enjoyed this New York Times Best-Seller and have adopted its agreements to improve their lives -- Friends In Wonder among them. Listen as we explore the human domestication that begins at an early age and how to break free of limiting and self-destructive agreements by adopting the four common-sense but difficult strategies in The Four Agreements. Whether you'v…

As 2022 draws to a close, we're looking back with appreciation for a significant year of adventures while we share some of our favorite unique and humorous headlines and stories of the year, and …

As 2022 draws to a c…

As 2022 draws to a close, we're looking back with appreciation for a significant year of adventures while we share some of our favorite unique and humorous headlines and stories of the year, and take a break from the invasive cycle of "everyday" news and events. A huge thank you to all of our Friends In Wonder across the globe as we Travel together on this planetary spaceship!!! -- Joe Luther and Vince KernWe welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.com#2022Adventures#Gra…

In this seminal episode Joe and Vince interview renowned shamanic healer and teacher, Scott Silverstone.  The discussion sets out to explore how everyone can access and work with power animals,  but…

In this seminal epis…

In this seminal episode Joe and Vince interview renowned shamanic healer and teacher, Scott Silverstone.  The discussion sets out to explore how everyone can access and work with power animals,  but evolves organically into a more comprehensive overview of shamanic journeying, self-healing, and why shamanism is so important in today's modern society. We submit that this is an episode worthy of downloading and savoring as a gift to anyone who wants to learn more about their inner-shaman.#ShamanicConsciousness#PowerAnimals#ShamanicJourney#HarmonyWithTheWebOfLife#NewAgreementsWeb: https://…

This episode features a great interview with author Brian Sachetta, whose mission is to help people "Get Of Their Head" to reduce harmful (and often self-inflicted) negativity, Anxiety and Depression.…

This episode feature…

This episode features a great interview with author Brian Sachetta, whose mission is to help people "Get Of Their Head" to reduce harmful (and often self-inflicted) negativity, anxiety and depression.  Listen as the hosts examine why so many of us needlessly suffer from this negative-self-talk and explore strategies to help quiet the noise.  Their guest also describes his unique approach to this topic and his self empowering methods to help everyone improve their mental health. Web:  www.getoutofyourhead.comBooks: Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety https:…

PART 2 : Join Joe and Vince "on the street" as they wonder about how true and accurate generational labelling is in today's complex culture. This episode is packed with strong opinions from a lar…

PART 2 : Join Joe an…

PART 2 : Join Joe and Vince "on the street" as they wonder about how true and accurate generational labelling is in today's complex culture. This episode is packed with strong opinions from a large and diverse demographic about their thoughts on the "generation divide," and explores how the theme of work ethics across generations are perceived. It also includes some positive insights people have and some closing  thoughts from Friends In Wonder. We especially welcome and invite your feedback on this topic!We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Pleas…

PART 1 : Join Joe and Vince "on the street" as they wonder about how true and accurate generational labelling is in today's complex culture. This episode is packed with interview feedback from a …

PART 1 : Join Joe an…

PART 1 : Join Joe and Vince "on the street" as they wonder about how true and accurate generational labelling is in today's complex culture. This episode is packed with interview feedback from a large and diverse demographic about their thoughts on the "generation divide" and if and how people identify with the labels for themselves and others. We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.com#BabyBoomers#GenerationX#Millennials#GenerationZ#Interviews

Happy Thanksgiving to the Friends In Wonder community! This week, Joe and Vince take a bit of time to reflect on blessings the FIW podcast has brought them.  They also discuss "gratitude journaling" …

Happy Thanksgiving t…

Happy Thanksgiving to the Friends In Wonder community! This week, Joe and Vince take a bit of time to reflect on blessings the FIW podcast has brought them.  They also discuss "gratitude journaling" and  that anytime or any way one moves into gratitude is perfectly fine! Thank you, Friends In Wonder listeners, for being part of this journey with us. We are, indeed, grateful for you!We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.comGratitude Journals:Gratitude Journal Notebook: …

Don't miss this interview with a man who has become a local legend in the San Diego Padres' Press Box! Steve Dolan holds the longevity record for active news media covering the Padres and wa…

Don't miss this…

Don't miss this interview with a man who has become a local legend in the San Diego Padres' Press Box! Steve Dolan holds the longevity record for active news media covering the Padres and was there for the team's first World Series in 1984 against Detroit and every playoff appearance since.  In this energy-packed interview, Dolan shares some of his insights, stories and lessons from being around professional sports for over 50 years and opines on some of the big changes coming to baseball next season. We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics.…

Vince and Joe wonder why the election results were still incomplete a day after the polls closed. Do the lingering incomplete results create an environment of doubt for the process and encourage griev…

Vince and Joe wonder…

Vince and Joe wonder why the election results were still incomplete a day after the polls closed. Do the lingering incomplete results create an environment of doubt for the process and encourage grievances for the loser while diminishing the victor? Are mail-in ballots the problem and what can we do to make it better for everyone? We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.com

Death effects us all, and therefore so does dealing with the Grief. But getting from suffering the loss of a loved one to "grieving in gratitude" and celebrating life is tough. Does our modern Western…

Death effects us all…

Death effects us all, and therefore so does dealing with the grief. But getting from suffering the loss of a loved one to "grieving in gratitude" and celebrating life is tough. Does our modern Western approach to death and grieving interfere with the process? Can we embrace grieving in a different way?  Let's talk about it this very difficult subject and wonder together. We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.com#Grieving#GrievingDeath#GrievingLoss#CelebratingLife#E…

In this episode Vince and Joe examine the deep and ancient tradition of Yoga through a fascinating interview with their highly-qualified guest, Chris Briney of the Center For Iyengar Yoga.  Listen in…

In this episode Vinc…

In this episode Vince and Joe examine the deep and ancient tradition of Yoga through a fascinating interview with their highly-qualified guest, Chris Briney of the Center For Iyengar Yoga.  Listen in as they tackle questions like:  What is yoga?  What is its history and importance in today's culture?  What are some of the common misconceptions of yoga?  How is yoga more than just striking poses?  Is there anyone who wouldn't benefit from yoga?friendsinwonder.comcenterforiyengaryoga.com#WhatIsYoga

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: Vaguely written ballot initiatives -- how (or why) does THAT happen?The difficulty of researching ballot initiativesWho is behind the "business of balloting" and the hundreds of …

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE:…

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: Vaguely written ballot initiatives -- how (or why) does THAT happen?The difficulty of researching ballot initiativesWho is behind the "business of balloting" and the hundreds of millions spent to get initiatives on the ballot?Using the internet to help make voting easierWe welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com or at friendsinwonder.comBallot creating resources (Ballot look-up tools)Individual State Secretary of State WebsitesMichigan example:  https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/…

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: What is "Safety First" and how does thinking about it help us?Are we being conditioned to sacrifice happiness for "safety?"How does our "fight or flight" DNA apply today?What is …

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE:…

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: What is "Safety First" and how does thinking about it help us?Are we being conditioned to sacrifice happiness for "safety?"How does our "fight or flight" DNA apply today?What is the balance between living safely and a well-lived life?Special thanks to Charles Eisenstein for shedding light on this and inspiring discussion.We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.comfriendsinwonder.com

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: Free Speech: What is it and why is it so important?Is freedom of speech absolute? The importance of protecting and promoting dissenting viewpoints.How is free speech eroded?Why …

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE:…

THIS WEEK WE TACKLE: Free Speech: What is it and why is it so important?Is freedom of speech absolute? The importance of protecting and promoting dissenting viewpoints.How is free speech eroded?Why are people afraid to buck the mainstream narrative?We welcome and value all feedback, comments or suggestions for future topics. Please feel free to share with us at: talk@friendsinwonder.com

This week, we break down the importance of local news and the landscape of diminishing locally-owned news organizations as corporate ownership eliminates coverage. Just as all politics is local, all n…

This week, we break …

This week, we break down the importance of local news and the landscape of diminishing locally-owned news organizations as corporate ownership eliminates coverage. Just as all politics is local, all news that matters is ultimately local. Strong news outlets put into local context issues that may seem to be national ones and build community connection. Journey with us as we interview long-time media expert Howard Owens, owner and publisher of The Batavian which serves Genesee County online,  providing a news oasis to citizens.   News Desert Definition : a community, either rural or urban, w…

 This episode shines an interesting light on many issues that some people might not consider when thinking about hunting. With the fall, comes hunting season and the inevitable debate  about the eth…

 This episode shine…

 This episode shines an interesting light on many issues that some people might not consider when thinking about hunting. With the fall, comes hunting season and the inevitable debate  about the ethics of hunting. This  week, Joe and Vince tackle the perceptions and realities of hunters and the many ways they support conservation and the balance of the ecosystem.friendsinwonder.com#Hunting#Wildlife#Conservation#Nature

Michigan is now one of three states that have approved digital license plates for automobiles. What are they?  What are the benefits and, more importantly, the possible pitfalls? Listen as Vince wond…

Michigan is now one …

Michigan is now one of three states that have approved digital license plates for automobiles. What are they?  What are the benefits and, more importantly, the possible pitfalls? Listen as Vince wonders with Joe through his many concerns about whether adding this technology for vehicle license plates is something consumers need or want.  friendsinwonder.com#FriendsInWonder#DigitalLicensePlates

In this episode Joe and Vince interview Paul Tetreault of BoxCar Advisory.  Paul is an accomplished business executive who is also a strategic business coach.  He helps business leaders and manageme…

In this episode Joe …

In this episode Joe and Vince interview Paul Tetreault of BoxCar Advisory.  Paul is an accomplished business executive who is also a strategic business coach.  He helps business leaders and management teams work more effectively as a team.  Listen as they explore how this service not only helps to improve the objectives of the business but also to help the leaders and employees grow and thrive as individuals.  They also discuss how businesses can utilize this service and thrive with increased accountability “post-Covid” using the tools of the modern virtual working environment.  www.f…

After deciding to publish as a podcast Joe's initial description of his preparation for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, Vince and Joe decided to also record this post surgery podcast…

After deciding to pu…

After deciding to publish as a podcast Joe's initial description of his preparation for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, Vince and Joe decided to also record this post surgery podcast.  Listen to this candid Q and A between co-hosts and life long friends as Joe describes the day of surgery, his stay in the hospital, and the first few weeks of recovery from this major surgery.www.friendsinwonder.com#HeartSurgery#RecoveringFromMajorSurgery#MiraclesOfModernMedicine#Gratitude#LoveAndSupport#CoronaryArteryBypassGraft#CABG

This was not originally intended to be a podcast episode.  It began as an impromptu request by cohost Joe Luther to cohost Vince Kern to help him create a kind of "time capsule" recording for Joe to …

This was not origina…

This was not originally intended to be a podcast episode.  It began as an impromptu request by cohost Joe Luther to cohost Vince Kern to help him create a kind of "time capsule" recording for Joe to describe and preserve his state of mind just a few days before his open heart bypass surgery.  After recording and listening to it they decided that this very real and authentic description of Joe's preparation for such a significant surgery might be of value for others to listen to as well.    Listen as Joe describes how he decided to go forward with this surgery and then worked to overco…

Sometimes, cosmic events remind us how connected we are to the Universe even if we aren't observing or paying attention. In this Wandering Wonder, Joe makes an extraordinary effort to be part of …

Sometimes, cosmic ev…

Sometimes, cosmic events remind us how connected we are to the Universe even if we aren't observing or paying attention. In this Wandering Wonder, Joe makes an extraordinary effort to be part of 2022's rare Planetary Alignment. While the news reported it was only 5 planets aligned, our Friend In Wonder discovered there was far more than that aligning when he later researched it on his app "SkyView." Listen to his wonderment and then if you'd like to learn more about the phenomenon that won't occur again until 2040 click on the link below.  https://www.space.com/rare-five-p…

Part riff, part wonder, Joe and Vince talk about how we might be domesticated by our roles to be right and want to let everyone else know we're right, too! And these days, we are more divided tha…

Part riff, part wond…

Part riff, part wonder, Joe and Vince talk about how we might be domesticated by our roles to be right and want to let everyone else know we're right, too! And these days, we are more divided than ever. Do we really have the full picture because of our profession, family position, degree and lifelong adventures? Is there such a thing as critical thinking? How do we navigate those times when opinions and viewpoints are running rampant? Can we turn the division into meaningful listening and conversation -- how can you help?  www.friendsinwonder.com#PositionalCorrectness#FamilyGatherings#So…

Welcome and thank you for stopping by! In this introductory episode co-hosts Vince Kern and Joe Luther discuss what motivated them to create their Friends In Wonder podcast.  Listen as these two life…

Welcome and thank yo…

Welcome and thank you for stopping by! In this introductory episode co-hosts Vince Kern and Joe Luther discuss what motivated them to create their Friends In Wonder podcast.  Listen as these two life-long friends describe how they met as young boys in the late 1960's and maintained a shared sense of wonder and awe as they pursued and accomplished separate successful careers.  They further explain their podcast goals and give listeners a chance to feel the genuine comfort level between the hosts, especially including the outtakes at the end.  friendsinwonder.com #LifeLongFriends #Intr…