Jason & Chris have a conversation with musician and creative coach Carrie Akre who fronted the bands Hammerbox and Goodness and then contributed on vocals to the Rockfords with Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and went on to a solo career. She has opened for Iggy Pop, Oasis, & Pearl Jam.
Chris & Jason reverse roles—at least regarding cold-weather clothing, and Jason discusses how strict Australia’s travel restrictions are. Chris then reports some good news. Chris & Jason discuss the new premium on broadband when traveling, and Jason talks about the new shiny things he sees in the evening sky over Sydney. Chris then quizzes Jason on the worst 7 things parents can do to young athletes. Then the two switches to their interview with Jenn Heinrich, CEO of Girls Rugby, Inc. and former Executive Director of Rugby Oregon from 2002-2019, developing America's first youth and High School State Rugby organization—a model that 46 other states have emulated. Jenn talks about how she discovered Rugby and some of the benefits of youth Rugby, including some of its unique benefits in the sports community. The three then get into a deeper conversation about the success of Rugby Oregon, intentionally teaching life skills that make better citizens. ...
Jason is tardy because of bacon. Chris accuses Jason's Vodka O cocktail of being boring without a name and suggests a few potential suitable labels. Jason and Chris talk about where the name Ben Buckler comes from. Jason drives Chris to drink before providing updates on his environmental research and the shark alarm at Bondi beach going off. Chris updates Jason on the latest in his world, including participation in his second all-remote trial. The two discuss how websites have changed over the years before Jason explains how Australians pronounce "Buoy" before informing Chris that Australia picked the wrong vaccine. Chris lays out Oregon's "vactation" schedule before Jason quizzes (AKA slaughters) Chris on colonialism. The show ends with Jason translating a ridiculous English phrase into Japanese. ...
Jason & Chris catch up about challenges in their respective backyards before making an important announcement and gratefully reflecting on the last 31 episodes of The Recombobulator Lab. MealPass inquiries, please contact Jason Graham-Nye at [email protected] ...
