Stream Of Thought

Ep. 158 - Old School

Getting older isn't fun, which is why Victor and Rix talk about the aches and pains, which can be remedied by a very potent medicine his neighbor is know for. Then Rix visits Chicago for the first time in over a year, and what follows is an entertaining journey. So with that, Episode 158 of Stream of Thought, and as always, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 157 - Don't Ever Do That To Me Again!

What better way to get the conversation going than to reprimand Victor for his minuscule, yet astronomical, error in communication.  The consequences are painful but also a bit humorous, well... for Victor anyway ;-)  Dogs! Dogs! DOGS! What outlandish observations has Victor made in regards to man's best friend since moving to the West Coast?  And why is he so particular about what breeds he likes/dislikes?  Then, VIDEO GAMES!  A brief history of consoles, games, and how they came to be.  So with that being said, it's off to the races with Episode #157 of Stream of Thought!  3... 2... 1... GO!!

 

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Ep. 156 - Fox on the Run

Would you spit in a pitcher of beer? Or lick a blunt all over before you pass it? Victor and Rix discuss common courtesy for sharing vices, which leads Rix in to talking a bit about his bachelor party from 7 years ago where there was a learning experience for both Victor and Rix in drinking some quality whiskey... NEVER mix a Coke with a Johnnie Walker! And then, Victor has more fun work stories about incompetent employees that take for granted the position they're holding. Finally, Rix talks a bit about a run where he encounters a little critter who follows him for a few blocks, as well as his first guest appearance on another podcast. So with that, churning through episode 156, as always, we hope you... enjoy! 

 

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Ep. 155 - The Birds & the Bees

What better way to begin the conversation than with a quick Venting Victor!  Find out what happened at the car wash that got him a bit riled up.  But what's the latest news regarding the Thorsell Nature Conservatory?? Well, the title, The Birds & the Bees is a start.  Hint: it has to do with the 500lb fountain Rix installed a while back.  And since the two have critters on their minds, why not continue in that direction as Rix and Victor discuss the various animals they've come across in their time growing up in DuPage County.  But wait, there's more!  According to Victor, Winter is right around the corner.  What suggestion does he make that would make Rix's life a little easier come snowfall?  You'll just have to hit 'play' to find out!  So with that being said, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 154 - Cherry Stem Chew

Today's episode begins with the frustrations of figuring out technology as Rix explains why he's so frazzled.  Live streams.  They're not as easy as one may think, especially when trying to conduct one with multiple people in various locations.  However, things take a turn when Victor recommends a common stress reliever that also brings a pleasant aroma to the air.  Close... but no, it's not weed.  And what has Victor been up to these last couple weeks?  Well, it involves something he doesn't really need to do at the moment, but will, just to be safe in the long run.

So with that being said, we present to you, Episode #154 of Stream of Thought.  We hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 153 - To Repair or Replace… That is the Question

This week, Victor and Rix discuss the challenges of getting old things to work like new. This can be a little challenging, since the issue at hand is car repair, and that neither Rix or Victor have any experience dealing with. Do we give up the ghost or keep pushing on. Rix shares some advice given by his brother, and whether or not he listened in the end.

Then, we transition to a parallel topic of getting stuff to work. How much time and energy is worth it before you just go the easier route? It's one of the great questions of our day.

So with episode 153 out of the way, take a load off and as always, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 152 - Big Gulp

Rix  kicks things off with the reason as to why he was late for recording?  How can a 12-pack of soda cause so much trouble?  Victor then shares his experience regarding a previous co-worker whose beverage consumption was well above average, but not in a good way:( 

Also, neighborhood complaints.  Why is it certain neighbors always have to ruin a good time?  And finally, Instagram!  What direction is Victor taking and why is he so excited?

You'll just have to listen and find out on this episode of Stream of Thought.  As usual, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 151 - A Soliloquy

So this week we've got Victor sharing an interesting story of a police encounter while driving from Hollywood to Santa Monica, as well as his first experience going into a retail shop for the first time in 5 months. Then, Rix talks a bit about a conversation he had with a colleague that might amount to... a soliloquy??? Then, thank goodness for emails, and Rix has some thankful thoughts on certain individuals choosing to use this format to communicate with his organization. So as always, with episode 151 in the books, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 150 - Loose Change

A topic everybody is sure to have experienced, unnecessary amounts of change and the lack of consideration for those whom wield the power of consolidation.  what?  It will make sense in the episode.  Also, SUBSCRIPTIONS!  What service did Rix recently subscribe to and why?  Speaking of subscriptions, who's got Hulu?? Not Rix and not Victor. Their opinions on the matter are sure to strike a chord!

Ladies and Gentlemen, we present to you, Episode #150 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 149 - Hidden Treasures

This episode of Stream of Thought starts up with a new job venture for Victor, followed an unexpected gift just laying in the middle of the road. Then, Rix shares a rare encounter in the past week where confrontation was involved. It's a roller coaster of experiences. From the highs to the lows, episode 149 is one for the book! So as always, we ho[e you.... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 148 - When You Want to Ride a Bicycle

This week, there's some fun banter as we've got random thoughts and memories galore! What happens when you're working in a place like Google.. what happens when you have to give up your bike as your primary mode of transportation.. and what happens when you go to a restaurant during Covid-19? All these things and more are on the table for this episode of Stream of Thought, so as always, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 147 - Critters & Creatures

Part of being a homeowner involves trying to fix expensive things that are less than a year old.  And what do you do when you can't figure it out?  You call customer service only to be told there's nothing they can do.  Customer Service and customers, one of the many great chasms of the 21st century - similar to that of Millennials and Boomers.  Two generations duking it out for the past 20 years in regards to technology and overall superiority.  Who will prevail?  Aside from generational differences, the one breed that will always reign superior to the masses are those for whom fashion comes with ease.  But what happens when style cannot keep up with modern times?  Eye rolls and head shakes!  But let us put our ego aside and take a moment to observe the beauty that is nature as Rix tells us of another story which takes place in his backyard.

 

We present to you, Episode #147 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

Ep. 146 - Beeware the Bees

This is quite the stinging episode of Stream of Thought, where Victor and Rix talk about their disgust of Facebook's new format and failures. Then Rix has a first-time experience that deals with some stinging insects. But nature is beautiful and we take some time to appreciate that! And we round this conversation out with the military occupation of certain U.S. cities and what Rix thinks living in Chicago.

 

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Ep. 145 - Underground Economy

Today we start off with a saga Rix has been experiencing for the past year at his work... and it has to do with the parking lot. Then Victor's new workout routine at 4 a.m., which is caused by a series of events that occurred since the last recording well worth listening to. And finally, everyone has a breaking point, emotionally speaking, and both Rix and Victor take a few minutes towards the end to express some very human emotions about the state of their spiritual well-being in the midst of recent events in both their lives. You'll laugh, you'll cry, etc. etc., but for all of those on this crazy train, most of all, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 144 - I Did It for the LULZ

Landlines? Do people still even use those? Do the kids these days even know what they are?  Rix and Victor kick off the episode by talking about scammer and the various ways these individuals attempt to manipulate you.  All of this brought to you by Rix's landline, which only receives spam calls, that goes off as the two begin.  Yes, we are all aware of the precautions taken at various businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but what leaves Victor speechless as he enters his local gym will be sure to leave you scratching your head.  Then, Facebook! Why is it that Rix began going incognito when using the platform? We all have our reasons not to be seen but for Rix, it's another blip on the radar for the saga that is Priesthood.

So with that being said, we present to you Episode #144 of Stream of Thought, and as usual, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 143 - The 4th of July: A Trip Down Memory Lane

Happy 4th of July, everybody! And, NO, we do not care to see the photos/video you took of last year's festivities. Today's episode features numerous memories from Rix and Victor as they recount their various holiday experiences with friends and family.

 

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Ep. 142 - Johnny Appleseed

We've got ourselves a RaNTiNg RiX, ladies and gentlemen! Hear him blow off some steam and describe exactly how his sanity has quickly dissolved.  THEN, what exactly happens to Victor that puts him in a state of stupor? Absolute boredom! Details ahead. And finally, Rix brings up a topic that seems too difficult to grasp for many, no matter how simple it may be.

 

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Ep. 141 - The Medical Exam

Oh yes, we may not have released an episode in about a week. But don't worry because this new shot is a wild one!

Victor starts with talking about a recent "medical exam" he had to take for a new job... and what that actually means.

Then, Rix shares the unexpected infestation of cicadas that are taking over the Midwest a few years early! And while Victor is missing this unique opportunity to listen to incessant buzzing round the clock, he has some updates on his Instagram encounters, which we round out with a little fun with Rix's church and the chaos in the upper-echelons of leadership.

It's a wild ride that's as crazy as cicadas in 2020, so as always, for episode #141, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 140 - Killing with Kindness

We've got another episode of crazy times in a crazy world, where Victor starts off with his Amazon purchase fail, which only feeds into the raw reactions he has to deal with working at a grocery story where people will literally get into wrestling matches over disagreements. It's an experience of total anarchy that may involve several women trying to pull each others' hair out in a business establishment (and it's not even Black Friday!). Then we discuss the opposite of that as Rix shares his thoughts on calming down situations that can get heated. And finally Victor takes some time to question Rix about some Biblical passages that just don't seam to make sense... to which Rix answers with varying degrees of success. It's a wild episode that spans the gamut, so with that, Episode #140 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 139 - You Can't Fix Stupid

Today's episode begins with a near-frazzled Rix as he shares a quick story as to how he lost his key, causing a slight delay in recording.  Victor then shares a few stories of his own regarding Amazon orders gone wrong as well as a few home improvement projects and his adjustment to using a Windows PC from time to time.  The two find common ground and exchange a few retail experiences with individuals that prove to be anything but rational, and then wrap things up with overall leadership experiences and the individuals they respect and a few others they, eh... don't.

With that being said we present to you Episode #139 of Stream of Thought.  And as usual, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 138 - Tip of the Iceberg

Today's episode begins with a quick story about a recent purchase Victor made that certainly did not live up to his expectations;  the price that's paid for trying to save a few dollars.  But then, the feature presentation, Victor's summation of his experience thus far working with two individuals who seem to have a few screws loose.  And for a few more laughs, a couple memoirs from Victor's journal that surely stand out.

So with that being said, Episode #138 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 137 - Blood, Sweat & Tears

On another lighter episode of Stream of Thought, Victor and Rix discuss a thing only siblings will understand... bunk beds. Yes, both these guys lived above or below their siblings for many many years, and sharing a room with a brother can lead to some interesting encounters. But while we're still kids, going to Youth Group was a regular thing, and Rix shares his experience with a smaller and more intimate community of high schoolers while Victor was in the midst of mass gatherings of kids at church Sunday nights. But the highlight of all of that is the end of the year, when summer comes around and we go off on Mission Trip adventures where relationships are formed in a matter of days, and friendships that can last a lifetime. So with that, episode #137 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 136 - Cozy Comforts

As 2020 continues to be a year of misfortune, self-reflection and angst, Rix and Victor attempt to shine a light on simpler times when the world didn't seem so melancholy.  The two discuss sentimental belongings, card collections, memorable past times and more!  So even though an overwhelming cloak of gloom casts its shadow over the world, Stream of Thought is sure to put a smile on your face with a few memories and laughs you too will appreciate.

So with that being said, Episode #136 of Stream of Thought, we hope you... enjoy!

 

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Ep. 135 - The Aftermath of George Floyd

Rix and Victor discuss the heated turn of events that has taken place since the death of George Floyd, particularly Victor's experience living in Los Angeles.

 

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Ep. 134 - The Art of Mowing

Today's episode of Stream of Thought involves a volcano of frustration in the most enjoyable way! We've got a chat about Rix's experience in installing a 1,200lbs fountain for his family, to Victor's struggles with explaining technology to his own parents. But comeuppance will come, as both Rix and Victor appreciate not only the value of questions, but the beauty of the simple things in life... like the art of mowing a lawn. And finally, Rix recounts his final sermon for the online services this week for his church, and all that flows from that. Despite this description, it's actually a very calming episode of Stream of Thought that we hope you... enjoy!

 

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