Out Of My Mind

In this episode, host Jay Douglas takes another look skyward with Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. As we scan the skies looking for Santa this holiday season, Dr. Krupp paints a fascinating picture of what lies beyond Santa's sleigh. Listen as Dr. Krupp explains why the heavens are a backdrop for the debt we owe to past and future scientists. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story.

In this episode, host Jay Douglas revisits historian Kevin Kirbitz's story about the rise-fall-repeat cycle that was the life of David Dunbar Buick.

In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas revisits Mark Horowitz's delightful review of a film you might have missed while you were busy growing up: Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr in The Magic Christian. If there's a Baby Boomer on your holiday gift list, this might be the perfect item...if you don't keep it for yourself. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story.

In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas prepares you for the holiday season by revisiting the joy of reading, and sharing that joy with your kids and grandkids. Join Elliott Bay Book Company booksellers Holly Meyers and Justus Joseph for reading tips ranging from the Great Books we trudged through in high school to graphic novels sure to grab the attention of young ones---and curious Baby Boomers as well. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story.

In Episode 20, Jay Douglas and Out Of My Mind join with newspapers across the country in celebrating comic strips. Listen as Dave Kellett and Fred Schroeder, co-producers of the documentary Stripped talk about the past, present and future of the comics.

In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you to the world of independent filmmaking and the story of scream queen Jessica Cameron, horror film actor, producer and director. While it's not unusual to be a triple hyphenate in the independent film world, it is unusual to be scared to death of your co-stars. How Jessica uses her art to overcome her fear is this week's Out Of My Mind Short Story.

In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you inside the number one fear of most Americans: the fear of public speaking. Jay combines lessons in overcoming that fear from psychologist and stage fright expert Peter Desberg with tips from Ann Utterback, Ph.D. for making your voice sound as powerful and strong as you feel behind the lectern. It's another Out Of My Mind Short Story.

In this week's episode, host Jay Douglas takes you to another dimension. It's the dimension of 3-D printing and how the technology is transforming not only the products we use but the lives of our children and grandchildren. It's a new Out Of My Mind Short Story with designers and innovators Tom and Tracy Hazzard.

Listen to Episode 16 on YouTube. It’s easier than listening on podcast apps. In this week’s episode, host Jay Douglas updates his earlier story on the...

Listen to Episode 15 on YouTube. It’s easier than listening on podcast apps.   In this week’s episode, host Jay Douglas takes us from the pain in our...