Episodios

  • Gravy Gravity (Season 3, Episode 2)

    Gravy Gravity (Season 3, Episode 2)
    Aug 3 2024
    Season 3, Episode 2: Gravy Gravity This episode is on gravy, gravity, and glory. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest deeper meanings for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at times are rather speculative, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast if you have not already, and let us know in the comments. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. To view all the podcast episodes arranged by season, episode number, and topic, head over to BetterPears.com/schedule. Each episode on the list is hyperlinked to assist you with sharing a particular insight with friends and family. In addition to The BetterPears Podcast, BetterPears also presents The Confederal Reserve our interview series on Rumble.and YouTube. which connects old friends over even older classical works that have shaped the life of each episode’s guest. They are conversations long overdue and designed to model substantive conversations about the great ideas that you too can have with formerly close friends and family who may have become distant since the last election cycle. Visit our video channels through the links in the description. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. The program is simple and some might say elegant in design. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you Goldback in the mail. It is like a Patreon but with fractional, physical gold instead of BTS and blooper reels. If you have been listening to The BetterPears Podcast or The Confederal Reserve for some time and recognize that the ideas shared stand out from other offering of the internet, are worth sharing, and are worthy of your support, this community driven contribution program is for you. As an additional thank you to our contributors, each month from July to December 2024, one lucky supporter will receive a free BetterPears mug of his or her choice from the BetterPears Market in addition to the monthly Goldback. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Giveaway. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Seasons 1 & 2 at BetterPears.com/schedule. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Carpe Kᾰρπός (Season 3, Episode 1)

    Carpe Kᾰρπός (Season 3, Episode 1)
    Jul 20 2024
    Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of The BetterPears Podcast. This episode is on fish, fruit, and fistfuls. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest deeper meanings for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at times are rather speculative, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know in the comments. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. In addition to The BetterPears Podcast, BetterPears also presents The Confederal Reserve our interview series on Rumble.and YouTube. which connects old friends over even older classical works that have shaped the life of each episode’s guest. They are conversations long overdue and designed to model substantive conversations about the great ideas that you too can have with formerly close friends and family who may have become distant since the last election cycle. Visit our video channels through the links in the description. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. The program is simple and some might say elegant in design. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you Goldback in the mail. It is like a Patreon but with fractional, physical gold instead of BTS and blooper reels. If you have been listening to The BetterPears Podcast or The Confederal Reserve for some time and recognize that the ideas shared stand out from other offering of the internet, are worth sharing, and are worthy of your support, this community driven contribution program is for you. As an additional thank you to our contributors, each month from July to December 2024, one lucky supporter will receive a free BetterPears mug of his or her choice from the BetterPears Market in addition to the monthly Goldback. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Seasons 1 & 2 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Update Announcement (Season 3, Episode 0)

    Update Announcement (Season 3, Episode 0)
    Jul 1 2024
    Welcome to this Season 3 update for BetterPears and The BetterPears Podcast. I am Dr. Jason Fugikawa, founder of BetterPears and managing member of FugiCor, LLC, its parent company. This blog post and podcast will include updates on Season 3 of The BetterPears Podcast, a new perk for BetterPears Leaves contributors, the online reading course for St. Augustine’s Confessions in the original Latin, and further reflection on the kind of community that BetterPears is seeking to grow. *** If you enjoy BetterPears, I ask that you subscribe to the podcast and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail and the chance each month to receive a complimentary BetterPears ceramic mug. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Seasons 1 & 2 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Obedience (Season 2, Episode 12)

    Obedience (Season 2, Episode 12)
    Jun 1 2024
    This season finale episode is on obedience and its expression in the human experience. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest deeper meanings for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at times are rather speculative, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know in the comments. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. In addition to The BetterPears Podcast, BetterPears also presents The Confederal Reserve our interview series on Rumble.and YouTube. which connects old friends over even older classical works that have shaped the life of each episode’s guest. They are conversations long overdue and designed to model substantive conversations about the great ideas that you too can have with formerly close friends and family who may have become distant since the last election cycle. Visit our video channels through the links in the description. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. The program is simple and some might say elegant in design. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you Goldback in the mail. It is like a Patreon but with fractional, physical gold instead of BTS and blooper reels. If you have been listening to The BetterPears Podcast or The Confederal Reserve for some time and recognize that the ideas shared stand out from other offering of the internet, are worth sharing, and are worthy of your support, this community driven contribution program is for you. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Altum (Season 2, Episode 11)

    Altum (Season 2, Episode 11)
    May 19 2024
    This episode is on the Latin word, “altum” and its two disparate meanings. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest a deeper etymology and etiology for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at times are rather speculative, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know in the comments. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. In addition to The BetterPears Podcast, BetterPears also presents The Confederal Reserve our interview series on Rumble.and YouTube. which connects old friends over even older classical works that have shaped the life of each episode’s guest. They are conversations long overdue and designed to model substantive conversations about the great ideas that you too can have with formerly close friends and family who may have become distant since the last election cycle. Visit our video channels through the links in the description. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. The program is simple and some might say elegant in design. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you Goldback in the mail. It is like a Patreon but with fractional, physical gold instead of BTS and blooper reels. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Perdition (Season 2, Episode 10)

    Perdition (Season 2, Episode 10)
    May 11 2024
    This episode is on perdition (and by extension forgiveness). The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest a deeper etymology and etiology for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and let us know in the comments. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. In addition to The BetterPears Podcast, BetterPears also presents The Confederal Reserve our interview series on Rumble.and YouTube. which connects old friends over even older classical works that have shaped the life of each episode’s guest. They are conversations long overdue and designed to model substantive conversations about the great ideas that you too can have with formerly close friends and family who may have become distant of late. Visit our video channels through the links in the description. Finally, The BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. In March, we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. The program is simple and some might say elegant in design. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you Goldback in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Additional Links: The Confederal Reserve Rumble Link. YouTube Link. Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Beatitude (Season 2, Episode 9)

    Beatitude (Season 2, Episode 9)
    Apr 26 2024
    This week’s episode is on beatitude, but first a few announcements concerning the podcast. A little over a year and a half ago, we began distributing this podcast to the world and today’s episode is of some historic significance. As a connoisseur of podcasts, perhaps you might recall a certain statistic floating around the internet that 90% of podcasts fail to ever be produced, dying in the idea phase. Of the remaining 10%, a whopping 90% end by the 20th episode. Today’s episode marks the 21st of The BetterPears Podcast making it a statistical success and among the top 1% of all podcast ideas to make it this far. This success could not have happened without the support and encouragement of our listeners. The BetterPears Podcast is certainly a niche program but one that speaks to the human heart and our desire to discern meaning in our language and reality. If you have been listening to the podcast for some time, could you pause the episode in a moment and write down five people you know whom you think might enjoy this program. After the episode, could you send them a link and invite them to listen. Perhaps you have a favorite episode or one you think would really speak to them. Nothing quite helps a program grow like the recommendation of a friend or relative. Pause now and join us after you write your list. Welcome back. The other important way to assist the podcast and BetterPears as a whole is to become a monthly contributor to BetterPears Leaves, our crowdfunding program, at BetterPears.com/Leaves. The program is simple. For your monthly contribution of $12 or more, you will receive a Goldback in the mail during the following month for as long as you continue your support. You can learn more about Goldbacks through the video on the webpage. If you have been hearing about gold in the news and wanted to learn more about this asset class but did not know where to start, nothing whets your interest like actually owning physical gold. Furthermore, the program funds the work of BetterPears including this podcast, The Confederal Reserve, and in-person Greenhouse fellowships. Although it is clear on the website, I will also note that BetterPears is a for-profit enterprise and your support is not tax-deductible. There is one last thing to mention about BetterPears Leaves. As a special perk for supporters starting or continuing their support in April 2024, you will be receiving a ballot by email in which you can cast your vote for the Season 3 premiere episode from a short list of topics in the running. Play a part in the future of The BetterPears Podcast by joining BetterPears Leaves today! Thank you again for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. *** If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Additional Links: Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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  • Menial Labor (Season 2, Episode 8)

    Menial Labor (Season 2, Episode 8)
    Apr 6 2024
    We begin this episode with a dedication to a late family friend whose legacy of abiding with the Fugikawas over half a century, impressed me as a young man. This week’s topic is Menial Labor which in my arrangement of podcast topics is categorized as “words often used and rarely considered.” The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest a deeper etymology and etiology for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive, it is my hope that they function as timeless attempts at expanding your palette for true and accurate verbal expression. If you disagree with a connection made in the episode, please respond in the comments. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like the episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a comment should you be so inclined and able on this listening platform. This simple task truly helps us reach a wider audience. To receive the transcript of each episode and be the first to learn of BetterPears announcements, please sign-up to our newsletter at the bottom of the page at BetterPears.com. New upcoming BetterPears Greenhouse Fellowships, participatory dramatic readings of Shakespeare’s greatest plays have been added to the website. Each fellowship consists of two reading sessions in a domestic setting featuring an experienced guide, delicious food, and a Shakespearean masterpiece all for a fixed price. In addition, some of our weekend fellowships are now designated for Coffee, Tea, and fresh Pear service in lieu of our regular refreshments at a reduced cost to fellows. To learn more, watch our introductory video, and register please visit BetterPears.com/Greenhouse. If you enjoy the BetterPears Podcast somewhere downrange from OKC and would like to host a BetterPears Fellowship in your hometown, please let us know by leaving a comment or emailing me through the contact page of the website. Finally, the BetterPears Podcast is offered free through the wonder of the internet but made possible through the continued contributions of our listener audience. Last month we announced our new crowdfunding program, BetterPears Leaves. Contribute $12 or more each month to BetterPears and receive a thank you gift in the mail. To learn more, visit BetterPears.com/Leaves. Thank you for your continued patronage of attention and federal reserve notes. And now, on with the episode. Links: Please visit our homepage at BetterPears.com. BetterPears Swag and Gifts are available at the BetterPears Market. Catch up on past episodes of Season 1 at BetterPears.com/preserves. To connect with Dr. Fugikawa on Minnect, please visit his profile at Minnect.
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