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<3 thanks for watching.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed to interview, and thanks for the sub...every little bit helps!

I appreciate the comment kiddo! He was a pleasure...I always enjoy getting folks that are a bit camera shy :)

@Blahber222 he's pretty flipping awesome for sure!

I'm glad you gave it a listen :)

I never expected him to say yes...but sometimes you shoot your shot and it works :) I hope you enjoyed the episode.

It's almost like it's your body honoring the love...maybe that's why it never goes away.

You're stuck with him. What are you going to do?

<3

Love you, man.

@@ETR_Unicorn who this? 🤣❤

@@ETRTriad some unicorn fella who can't figure out how to change his UA-cam name.

I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation, and I appreciate every subscriber :)

No wait, "that's what _he_ said"

I appreciate you stopping by :)

@@DjMessiahUK no wait. That's what I said. Wait. What?

Thanks for dropping a comment!

Thank you 😘😘. You're a big part of all the crazy ride. Maybe that will all have to wait for the book. Fear not. The names will be changed to protect the absolutely guilty of all of the above, Your Honour.😜

I appreciate you taking time out, bud. It would be pretty weird trying to interview myself...ya never know, though LOL

LOLOL every superhero has one, right?

@steve First, this is the single best comment this channel has received. I love that we tricked you into listening, and that you enjoyed the conversation. The fishing pole idea has such a great double meaning...fishing for conversation as it were. A good bit back I started learning some slight of hand on a whim, and it became my fidget when I'm on meetings, traveling, or when I'm teaching workshops waiting for folks to finish. It can also serve as a conversation starter, though I don't do it too often ;) I've found that universities breed some odd behaviors in some people...stuff you don't really see anywhere else in the private sector. I suppose culturally, Japan is very different too, eh. Ha, I had someone record their rendition of Take5 for me; it's been one I've enjoyed since I was really young...I'm not sure many notice.

@@whyamipod Honored to get a reply from you Greg (and company). Though still more of a UA-cam consumer, I've picked up a handy little device (DJI Pocket Osmo 3) and am hoping to be putting something into the digital world along the lines of education and community activism. But for now, I am on substack writing under the name of "Count Chocula', along with some old Quora posts from about 8 years ago. Ha. I didn't think of that double meaning of fishing. I guess in Japanese, it has a triple meaning ... "oka tsuri' (literally "land fishing') means picking up chicks. LOL, not likely at the docks. One of the more popular part-time teachers I worked with was a very good amateur magician, so yeah ... if I were closer to the beginning of my career than the end, I'd love to pick up similar skills. But my catching "Take 5" is more closely connected with the conversation-eliciting direction I went in. I guess it was more of the jazz-fusion scene from Miles Davis's "Bitches Brew" era onward, and things Brazilian that got me hooked on bossa nova guitar. Wish I could play jazz (Bill Evan, Herbie H, and Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, etc) but bossa is about as popular as jazz in Japan ... either of which can be heard as background music even in the local convenience stores. You are spot on about Universities. I've been hanging with some Japanese community activists lately who are thinking of starting a 'Free University' because they can not figure out a way to hold public school teachers or college profs accountable, My guess is that once someone snags tenure or a permanent career-track job in public schools ... they tend to be easy targets for the Dunning-Kruger effect for domains outside of their niche. The Japanese word 'sensei' seems to carry much more an honorific social cachet than American counterparts. But also in Japan, with the right connections and only a blunt sham of credentialism ... anyone and their dog can become a 'sensei'. What I found especially refreshing about your interview is authenticity. I grew up in North Carolina (went to UNC-W and Chapel Hill) and though people are pretty much the same world-wide, I sill try to live up to the state motto ... Esse Quam Videri ... to be, rather than to seem. And though, as individuals, Japanese can be every bit as authentic as anyone else worldwide, aside from families and small communities, the group dynamics here can be a horror. 'To seem, rather than to be' carries more weight in institutions. Your interview and guest were steeped in authenticity. Thanks again for your podcast and response. Cheers from a chilly Japanese night.

@@stevemartin4249 I think everyone should share of themselves to the world...if they are comfortable...I know it's not for everyone, but it should be. My intro to Take 5 was really from an old BBC show called "The Secret Life Of Machines." They would show the guts of common objects and explain how they work. I was that kid always taking things apart(not always able to put them back right LOL). So I always associate it with my endless curiosity...I don't believe I've made that connection before just now...thanks for that! I know there are a lot of professors here in the states that went to school, got their doctorate, and then began teaching. This means they have zero experience applying their craft out in the world...which seems wild to me. That's not to say they aren't competent, it's just a lot of knowledge with no experience to gain wisdom with. I reckon it all comes down to what you are teaching, though I suppose. I looked at doing the adjunct professor thing once and I was told without at least a masters degree I couldn't do it... :) I appreciate your kind words sir. I honestly only know how to be myself...what you see really is just me. Every guest changes me in some way, though...they give me the gift of their time, and always change the way I think. You sound fairly interesting yourself...maybe the English teacher in Japan could teach the rest of us something, eh?

@@whyamipod Nah, I am more of a communication facilitator (like you) than a teacher. I hear you about sharing yourself with the world. One distinction I make between a real educator and an institutional functionary who refers to themself as a Prof. or teacher ... is that the educator understands the most important that can be shared in the classroom (or out) is our selves. As an academic, I am really just a blue-collar academic without much of a blip on/in the publish-or-perish racket. Before coming to Japan, I kicked around a bit ... summers either as a mountain firefighter in Arizona or beach lifeguard in North Carolina, cleaned the floors at department stores and convenience stores, observed lab rats in a cancer research station, and just enjoyed life. I was unpleasantly surprised to find that English departments in Japanese colleges could not care less about real-life experience because they are staffed with the same kind of people you described ... the 'good' student who went straight to grad school and then into teaching. It took me decades to find out that 'human rights and dignity' have a slightly different meaning in Japan, and that as far as institutions go, I was and never will be more than a token foreigner. I am thankful to have friends here, mostly Japanese, and have continued with the fishing, camping, music, and an occasional beer. Some great movies, music, writers, and podcasts help keep me sane and remind me of my roots and values. But with the world turning upside down as it is, maybe sanity is a bit over-rated. 🥸

@@stevemartin4249 I've never heard anyone in academia articulate that...the most important thing shared in a classroom is ourselves. It feels like the truth, though I've never heard it. LOLOL, I've lived a lot of lives and done some random stuff myself...from working at WalMart to fixing trailer houses. Every experience is valuable...I've grown from everything I've ever done...even if it was learning I don't ever want to do that again LOL. I suppose knowing where you stand and making peace with it is good...that rather than rail against it. Well, I'm glad you've found what is truly important in the world, and am pleased to be some connection to home each week :)

@Kristine I'm a fan from afar; I'm only slightly jealous you got to see it live LOLOL

@JamezzzL, it reminds me of something I forget sometimes...humans are amazing :). I appreciate you leaving your thoughts!

​@@whyamipod I have a Etch a sketch and I suck at drawing on it. I can only draw lines and simple stuff and Princessetch can draw so good on a etch a sketch and I believe she can draw very good on paper and thats just so cool.

@Princessetch, it was an absolute pleasure getting to meet you! I look forward to your next wacky project LOL

I couldn't have hit the like button on that any harder LOL

@David, this mean it's something that's affected you?

@@whyamipod yes...

@Nick thanks again for the quick links. Maybe I'll look into doing it myself...hmmmmm

@@whyamipod Well, hope you don't mind. Sometimes I add them and then delete, just to get a sense of the direction of travel. There are options for length etc. Bit of a learning curve tbh and it's not perfect by any means, can miss critical points. There are a couple of other systems doing the same thing, I forget what they're called but probably google-able. All the best, happy new year!

@@nickfosterxx That's cool. So you use it to find the highlights, then watch the bits you are most interested in...actually a pretty darn clever idea! Happy new you to you too :)

@Nick thanks for the quick links. I was thinking how you were really dedicated until I saw you did it via AI LOL

LOLOL he does have a knack for that from time to time LOL

@becomingwilkinson, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Stan is a treat to talk to...10 out of 10, would talk again LOL!

@brian that is a very rare thing. A lot of folks let ego keep them where they are "How can I take a demotion...what will people think of me." Takes a lot of guys, or perhaps you are one of those fabled well adjusted humans...

LOLOL...certainly why she's so polite :)

It's a beautiful thought. Sometimes I think the same is true about myself. Either way, just gotta put in the work, right :)

She's one of the good ones :)

except i live in podunk midwest and have 0 ambition and to me that's okay i don't care about having ambition, i don't have it for a reason, i just want to be an acorn and grow, but the tillers of this land demand fruit or i get turned into mulch. :^)

John, so pleased you enjoyed the conversation. Quinn is such an inspiration for so many, and I think it's dope you are building an engine from scratch...that's a hell of an undertaking! 70 is nothing brother...today is the best day to start a new adventure :)

@Pop same. The dude LIVES life...he's my spirit animal.

@@whyamipod i literally said the same thing about the spirit animal/inner self. I just wish I had more confidence to let him out!

@@Pop-wl8yg Don't let your dreams be dreams LOLOL

@jonathan I usually try and surround myself with folks smarter than me(which isn't that hard LOL). I think it would be a hoot getting to hang out with her on the regular :)

You are a nerd of a whole other calibur LOLOL

@Prof She's definitely good at conveying complex concepts in easy to understand bites; no small feat!

@Michael do what you love/are good at, right LOL

@craig It's funny, but it seems like Quinn wants to stay right where she's at. Could be that thing that if it started being a job rather than a hobby it would lose some of the luster(I know I've done that in the past myself LOL).

@@whyamipod I totally understand that. I bumped into her channel and this interview through an odd route, that kind of amazes me that it took so long. There is enough overlap of interests that it's kind of odd that it didn't happen six or seven years ago. That said, the more of her videos and videos of her that I see, the more I am convinced that she doesn't have a clue as to how really talented she is, not just in her areas of interest, but across the entire population. This interview in particular demonstrates how much more qualified she is to be a CEO of an extremely large corporation than well over 90% of the folks who have those jobs. We need to get better at recognizing and elevating this kind of talent. Often the best leaders are the one's who react to the news that they have been promoted by declaring that they really don't want the job.

@@charlemagnesclock This rings so true. It's often those that don't want it that would be most suited for the spot. What I really like about Quinn is that she knows who she is, and what she wants out of life...and she's doing just that; the things that make her happy. I'm just glad she takes us along for the ride with her :)

Have you had a look at the stock price? "Failing"? No.

@@MrShobar You should watch the film "The Big Short" and then reconsider the value of the evidence you are suggesting. But, this is not the place to debate that situation. This should be reserved for comments relating to the video and its content. I'm just saying that Quinn is an astounding talent with unusually deep engineering knowledge and experience in four distinct disciplines that are all relevant to aerospace. She combines that with proven leadership and teaching abilities, and a sense of humility combined with respect for history and tradition. I would love to see her as a CEO. The world would be a better place.

@deekell1960 I think he's affected more people than he realizes...gotta keep boosting this dude up!

@doliyolanda9903 I'd say much of what Woody does is unique...I suppose that sums him up pretty succinctly :)

Or just that "I've had enough and I need a change." It sometimes takes getting to the breaking point, eh.

@Logic Chuck is such a treat. I think I could just do a regular podcast with nothing but his hot takes LOL

@@whyamipod hahaha yeah, he sure is hilarious and full of ideas.

@@thelogicalkrampus462 Absolutely. I appreciate you stopping by :)

Preach! :P

Molly is my spirit animal, and honestly changed the way I look at gratitude.

LOL. It's always a bit odd when I remember some people have inner monologues...it's just silent inside my head...get's a little lonely in there LOL

@niquepants HA, glad you enjoyed it. He was definitely a big part of the reason I watched Harmonquest too! He's also the reason I enjoy the "That Happens" podcast so much. I suppose the fact that he's so easy on the eyes is just a bonus ;)

The Harmontown DND stuff is on UA-cam. It's well edited

@@notsure2101 I'll have to look for it, been ages since I've seen it.

@@whyamipod ua-cam.com/play/PLqxM5x81hNObdW19K3rRaCZTEyiKuZPgY.html

@@whyamipod that's the Audio only playlist I listen to

@Andy, maybe it's less screaming into the void and more speaking it into existence LOL. I think that's actually a brilliant idea. Everyone likes different styles of campaigns...I'm a fan of completely ridiculous fast moving ones. I have some friends who prefer something else...have something for everyone I suppose. Your lineup has some heavy hitters my dude LOL. Would be awesome, though.

@@whyamipod haha I just think it would cover a huge gamut of actual plays and it could aggregate it into a one stop shop of sorts. And for someone like Spencer, I think all he needs is the right platform and a chance to follow his own direction. Having a bit of a built in audience to launch for would be huge for him. All that being said, I just think the dude has a ton to offer and I hope he gets an animated show off the ground if his next endeavor isn't dungeon mastering. And of the off chance he hears this: hire me as your main composer for anything you do please Spencer haha. And hey bud, if you want some original theme music instead of take 5, I'd be into hearing a vibe you're looking for and sending something your way. This is interview was very enjoyable. Came for Spencer, but really a rad pod all together.

@@andy2069 I totally agree. I feel like if you put Spencer in front of a DND audience they would go nuts; match made in heaven. I hope he does some DND related stuff...Harmon Quest was so flippin good. Ha, it's awesome that you recognize Take 5...not sure if too many other people are familiar with it. I had someone do a custom rendition for my intro(always really enjoyed it). I really don't know what I'd switch it to if I was going to go with something different(what's the vibe of a podcast that has polar opposites on it week to week LOL?). So pleased you enjoyed the Spencer episode, and the format as a whole. It's the kinda thing I love, but I think I'm in the minority LOL.

@Bev, so even then you knew, eh LOL.

@Kris perhaps we should all just take a quick trip to Cali, eh? LOL

@@whyamipod I'll be there in October! :)

@@KrisRocha Ha, just enough time for Spencer to find all the best places to take you!