Ebola in the Hot Zone: Behind the BSL-4 Doors

Shed Happens: 100 Episodes of Ordinary Stories

Celebrating the 100th episode, the host reflects on the podcast's journey — from phone recordings to better gear — and the surprising global reach of listeners. He shares how messages from listeners have mattered, and admits to the occasional Donald Trump-fueled rant. The episode features a short anonymous Q&A: the host would visit the Sea of Galilee after the resurrection, changed his mind about Chinese food, would dine with Clint Eastwood, Nirmal Purja and Neil Armstrong, relies on oxygen, and wishes we had less 24‑hour TV. He closes with heartfelt thanks to listeners and a promise to keep recording more stories, laughs and honest conversation from the shed.

Top 10 Dream Jobs: From Firefighters to Astronauts

In this episode of An Ordinary Man Podcast, the host counts down a list of the world’s top 10 dream jobs—covering roles like firefighter, marine biologist, film director, doctor, pilot, and astronaut—while sharing facts about training and salaries. He peppers the list with personal anecdotes and wild stories (from battling infernos to a fatal bear encounter and a charging pheasant), then reveals his own ideal job.......................

Shed Sauna: Paint Fails, Heatwaves and a Stubborn Knee

Karl records from his overheated shed, sharing a humorous, candid rundown of a week that includes botched helmet painting, wrestling with fluid restrictions and breathing issues, and the struggles of a sore knee. Between jokes about the summer heat, DIY spray-paint disasters, a brief rant about Trump and FIFA, and plans for the 100th episode, this is an ordinary man's unfiltered take on life, health and small victories.

Shed Happens: Are AIs Becoming Conscious?

Host Carl welcomes virtual guest Sol to the shed for a relaxed, clear-eyed conversation about AI. They unpack common fears—spying, lies, consciousness—and explain how AI actually works, why it sometimes surprises humans, and what risks come from people misusing it. The episode makes the case that current AI is an advanced tool, not a thinking being, while urging listeners to understand the technology and keep human judgment at the center of important decisions.

Roof of the Shed: My Everest Adventure

Join An Ordinary Man as he climbs to the roof of the world — Mount Everest — blending history, humor, and high-altitude reality. The episode covers the 1953 first ascent, the vital role of Sherpas, the dangers of the death zone, famous disasters, and the surprising costs and crowds of modern expeditions. Through personal reflections and vivid storytelling, the host highlights both the beauty and brutality of Everest and what the mountain reveals about human courage, determination, and folly.