Assume I’m an Idiot

Well it was bound to happen. Even those of us with a cast-iron immune system get the yucks. JR got a wacky bug, so we’re replaying our premiere episode while he’s on the mend. Worth a re-listen for those that love space, science, or NOT seeing JR’s face. New ep next week!

It seems that most people’s understanding of Autism comes from Hollywood… the weird guy that helps solve crimes, or Dustin Hoffman counting cards in a casino. But there are many different shapes and forms of it. Not to mention Aspergers and ADHD, which can sometimes fall under the same category. JR breaks down what Autism is, what the “spectrum” is, why it’s so hard to diagnose, whether or not vaccines increase the risk, and why “normal” is a cuss word. A very personal episode that’ll try to simplify a very complex disease.

For decades, jokes, stories and old wives tales have kept people from getting the proper diagnosis and care in the body’d basement. JR lays out the honest facts and dispels the myths, and discusses why embarrassment about these exams is ridiculous. It’s time to grow up and have adult conversations about our butts, bits, and berries.

We’ve already interviewed one huge internet star, so we figured we better keep the coverage fair and balanced. This week JR interviews CLAUDE… and she’s a completely different animal. A no BS, straight dope chat with AI that has sobering, SHOCKING stuff we’ve never heard before… The future looks grim, folks… ENJOY!

We could sit here all day and tell you what AI is all about, or we can just go to the source. JR interviews ChatGPT in what turns out to be a roller coaster of fascination, smiles, fear, and good old fashion HEEBIE JEEBIES. Don’t listen alone.

There are question, then there are super nerdy QUESTIONS. JR has a healthy supply of both. So there’s only one person he could think of that could scratch the itch. Our 3-time awesome guest: Astrophysicist, author, lecturer, and educator… not to mention uber-nerd… the amazing and always entertaining Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.

We got a lot of people bugging the heck out of us to learn more about our host. Is he as dumb as he says? Is he as dumb as he SOUNDS? Does he have strong opinions about ANYTHING? Welp, listen up, because he probably won’t say these things out loud again. A deep dive into a shallow pool. You asked, and he aims to please! (Most of the time.)

The second part of our conversation with the confirmed bad ass country vet, Dr. Suzanne Sheldon! JR discussed what it was like to be in NC during hurricane Helene, what questions to ask when interviewing a new vet, plus kooky war stories and unique challenges Dr. S faces in Appalachia. (PS: She’s not French.)

Are you getting overcharged by your vet? Are they recommending unnecessary procedures? And how would you even know? JR wades through the confusing world of veterinary medicine with the help of a straight shootin’, tough-as-nails country vet. Get the info you need straight from the horses mouth as he welcomes his new favorite person, y’all: Dr. Suzanne Sheldon!

Our guest this week had to unexpectedly reschedule, so it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on some business stuff. JR reviews a sampling of your fan mail AND hate mail, and answers them all… in a manner befitting an IDIOT. Buckle up.