Listening vs. Reading

Running Water

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328930/fan_mail/new] What things come to mind when you think of running water? Bob Ross, sump pumps, Erwin Schrodinger, the Mall, Adam Sandler, the womb… yeah, us too.  Welcome to Episode 2… Running Water. This episode is a fun little episode filled (get it) with lots of different thoughts on the importance of listening to running water… both good and bad.   Sources: * Why Your Body Loves Being Near Water: The Health Benefits of Waterfalls, Rivers, and Lakes – The Wellness Way [https://www.thewellnessway.com/why-your-body-loves-being-near-water-the-health-benefits-of-waterfalls-rivers-and-lakes/] * Why the Water Calms Us. Easing stasis and finding flow | by Meg MacMahon | The New Outdoors | Medium [https://medium.com/the-new-outdoors/why-the-water-calms-us-2ad400daf475] * Victor Gruen - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Gruen] * The Longest Pee - Adam Sandler  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srq09I_6Eow] * Schrödinger's cat - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schr%C3%B6dinger%27s_cat] * History of fountains in the United States - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_fountains_in_the_United_States] Sound Effects: Brandt's Recordings: * Hail storm, 2026 * Peepers and thunder, 2026 * Rain on barn, 2019 * Trickling falls, Bridal veil falls, 2026 DeadSounds.com: * Heartbeat * Womb Pixabay.com * Basement water pump, Freesound Community, 2022 * Cricket sounds, Ruesters, 2024 * Laugh9, Freesound Community, 2022 * Light spring rain, 2025 * Pool pump, Freesound Community, 2022 * Pool pump noise, Alex Jauk, 2024 * Soothing ocean waves, Dragon Studio, 2025 * Toilet flush fx, Vibehorn, 2025 * Water splash, Freesound Community, 2022 ZapSplat.com * Household dripping tap * Liquid water pour drip * River Ouseburn birds * The thunderstorm, Master of Dreams * Underwater flow pumping FIND US ON THE YOUTUBES! That's right, come check us out. Extra special just for you.  https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast] Support the show [https://www.venmo.com/u/brandtchristoph]

Changing Your Mind

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328930/fan_mail/new] Well, we changed our mind.  We were going to hold off and drop Season 5 this fall, but we changed our mind. And to add a dash of irony to us dropping S.5 early, this episode attempts to answer the question - How does listening play a factor when we change our mind? We discuss everything from purchasing a car, to getting a tattoo, running a marathon, and strapping in for a zip line.  What are the internal drivers and  external factors when it comes to listening? Also, what role does our good friend Will play in all of this?  Season 5… here we go!   Sources:  https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/1248886686/changing-our-minds?showDate=2024-05-03 [https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/1248886686/changing-our-minds?showDate=2024-05-03] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neuroscience-of-changing-your-mind/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20March%202018%20article%20in,decision%2C%20you%20can%20successfully%20revise%20your%20plans   FIND US ON THE YOUTUBES! That's right, come check us out. Extra special just for you.  https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast] Support the show [https://www.venmo.com/u/brandtchristoph]

Gratitude 2025

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328930/fan_mail/new] Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.  Welcome to our final episode of Season 4 and of 2025. Brandt and I have started a little tradition here at I’m Listening headquarters. We are bringing Gratitude back to the forefront. But isn’t your podcast about listening? Yes. And gratitude is listening’s not too distant cousin. So here we go! Surprises, acts of kindness, generosity, and yes, listening, are all ways that create opportunities for moments of gratitude. Yet, the holidays can be so stressful, and even sometimes sad. Is this the great paradox of this time of the season? We believe that you have the power to fill the holiday season with gratitude… and right now! Thank you to all who answered our call and sent us recordings of what they are grateful and thankful for this holiday season: Jon, Anna, Matt, Elizabeth, Kris, and Erin! Until next time and with gratitude,  Brandt and Drew Sources:  https://www.earthsattractions.com/your-brain-is-wired-to-remember-the-worst-moments-and-the-reason-is-wilder/ [https://www.earthsattractions.com/your-brain-is-wired-to-remember-the-worst-moments-and-the-reason-is-wilder/] https://harbormentalhealth.com/2022/11/26/how-to-overcome-negativity-bias/ https://medium.com/@rlmartin078/the-problem-with-being-grateful-for-your-hardship-e70392b9d96c "Gameshow correct answer bell" by Zapsplat Media   "Kool Kats", "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys", "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com [http://incompetech.com/]), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]   Support the show [https://www.venmo.com/u/brandtchristoph]

Teachers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328930/fan_mail/new] We welcome our guests Travis and Kate to this episode. They are both elementary teachers and we get to explore all things listening in the classroom! They bring excellent insight into things like “whole body listening”, building relationships, and what trust and respect looks like in today’s public education system.  Things have changed a bit since Brandt and I were in elementary school. Back then, listening was just an expectation… and some us of weren’t very good at that. Today, it’s still an expectation, but they actually teach you how to do it.  A huge thank you to Travis and Kate for spending time with us. And thank you to all of our hard working teachers across the world! FIND US ON THE YOUTUBES! That's right, come check us out. Extra special just for you.  https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast] Support the show [https://www.venmo.com/u/brandtchristoph]

Listening vs. Reading

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2328930/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the classic court case of Listening v. Reading ca.2025.  When it comes to the best way to take in a book, which method is the best? In this case, Brandt defends listening to books while Drew defends reading them.  Clearly the author of this set of podcast notes is correct, but not without a great debate.  Can you experience a book the same way by listening to it vs reading it. Is it just as effective? We dig deep into this topic and come out with 1 very clear indisputable outcome. Enjoy listening to this podcast and if you want to read this episode, please as AI to help…    Resources: https://www.google.com/search?q=what+percetange+of+amercialns+read+daily&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS923US923&oq=what+percetange+of+amercialns+read+daily&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgcICBAAGO8FMgoICRAAGIAEGKIE0gEIOTgzMWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&zx=1761144795005&no_sw_cr=1 [https://www.google.com/search?q=what+percetange+of+amercialns+read+daily&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS923US923&oq=what+percetange+of+amercialns+read+daily&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMg0IBhAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBxAAGIAEGKIEMgcICBAAGO8FMgoICRAAGIAEGKIE0gEIOTgzMWowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&zx=1761144795005&no_sw_cr=1] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyched/202506/can-we-just-read-audiobooks-instead [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyched/202506/can-we-just-read-audiobooks-instead] https://theconversation.com/do-you-really-need-to-read-to-learn-what-neuroscience-says-about-reading-versus-listening-250743 [https://theconversation.com/do-you-really-need-to-read-to-learn-what-neuroscience-says-about-reading-versus-listening-250743] https://www.wcpo.com/brand-spotlight/how-reading-20-minutes-a-day-impacts-your-child-amazon-kindle [https://www.wcpo.com/brand-spotlight/how-reading-20-minutes-a-day-impacts-your-child-amazon-kindle] https://nesca-newton.com/why-does-my-child-have-to-read-20-minutes-per-night-after-being-in-school-all-day/ [https://nesca-newton.com/why-does-my-child-have-to-read-20-minutes-per-night-after-being-in-school-all-day/]     FIND US ON THE YOUTUBES! That's right, come check us out. Extra special just for you.  https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Im_Listening_Podcast] Support the show [https://www.venmo.com/u/brandtchristoph]