Bullchat With Randy Paddock

In this episode Randy chats about the book "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl. Randy highlights some of his favorite lessons of this must read, and applies the ideas to problems that we face today. It is meant to give us perspective on life and how we can live.

In this episode Randy chats about the latest example of police violence, the shooting and killing of Rayshard Brooks. Randy tells of his experiences and things he and others have done under the influence, which did not lead to the possibility of death. He also chats about what we see as criminal and not. He is trying to get us all to think and look at things in a different way.

In this episode Randy chats about the crazy things that are happening on th last days of May 2020. It seems like the world is going to hell in a handbasket. At this time it is easy to say to hell with it and give up. Randy offers an alternate solution. Seek to understand and then find hope.

In this episode Randy chats about the idea of logic. How we can lose our ability to be logical when emotions run high. How we could be better off if we detach, focus on what we can control, and see things from others points of view.

In this episode Randy chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Zach Sikora. These two chat about mental health, dealing with depression, quarantine, family, and social media. The two are also childhood friends, so some stories from bak in the day happen as well.

In this episode Randy chats about being skeptical. Is it ok to be a skeptic? Should we accept everything we are told? Should we be able to have an opinion that may be different? He shares his two cents on these questions and more.

In this episode Randy chats about things we can do, and habits that we can create, to improve our health and fitness while being on lockdown. He touches on mental health, nutrition, working out, movement, and mindset.

In this episode Randy chats about the series of events that led him to getting his dog, Leroy. This is a feel good story to help us all in a time when we need it.

In this episode Randy chats about mass panic. Why do we panic? Who is at fault? How can we chill? These are some of the questions that Randy gives his input on, as well as many others.

In this episode Randy chats about the reality that we can create for ourselves. We can choose the bubble that we live in through people we hang out with, social media, and news we consume. Does this become problematic? Randy gives his two cents.

In this episode Randy chats about how we should expect more out of ourselves. We tend to let ourselves down on a pretty regular basis, yet wont let down others. Why is this? Why are we ok with being just ok? Are we being the best version of us? He gives his insight on these questions.

In this episode Randy chats about some of the key points from the book "Tribe" by Sebastian Junger. Topics include belonging, community (and lack of), societies problems and what can we do to try to solve them.

In this episode Randy chats about his toughts on what it means to be an adult. He talks about changes in his life that are moving him towards adult hood, or what society thinks an adult should be. He also give his two cents on Chicago legalizing recreational marijuana.

In this episode Randy chats about events that have taken place over the last decade, ending with 2019.

In this episode Randy chats about how it was for him growing up compared to what it is like now. He goes over the toys, snacks, tv, films, and music. A nice trip down memory lane.

In this episode Randy chats about dating. He chats about his experiences and his utter confusion on the subject.

In this episode Randy chats about the thought that you can either build or destroy. He touches on how we can do this with our mind, our body, and our soul.

In tis episode Randy chats about Pride month. He chats about his views and what we can learn from Pride month.

In this episode Randy chats about friendship. Why it is important to the human experience, and why we should all create relationships.