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In this episode, Patty shares her harrowing experience on a whale-watching tour that turned into a nightmare. She tells the story of how the rough seas and choppy waves made everyone on the boat sick, and how the captain's pursuit of the whales only made things worse. She also shares how the experience affected her for years to come. Next Bill tells the story of his first kiss, which ended in disaster. He reflects on the lessons he learned and the impact the experience had on him. Dave Pokorny Presents… West Side Stories Petaluma’s StorySlam on the first Weds of each month at 417 Western Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 at 7pm. TICKETS here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36153/ Westside Stories: https://www.davepokornypresents.com/west-side-stories https://www.facebook.com/dave.pokorny3/ Our Partners: Once Upon a Slush - https://www.onceuponaslush.com/ Polly Klaas Community Theater - https://www.pollyklaastheater.org/ Sonoma Portworks - https://portworks.com/ Getphily Podcast Production - https://www.getphily.com/ Lend an Ear Media - https://lendanearmedia.com/

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In this episode, Ken Gallegos tells the story of how his common sense saved him from a potentially deadly situation. He shares his experience of dating a Reagan Republican and meeting her gun-toting father. Gallegos recounts the night he narrowly avoided getting shot and how he used common sense to get himself out of a dangerous situation. Chapters:

Introduction

Meeting Julianne

Julianne's Father

The Night of the Incident

Common Sense Saves the Day

Conclusion

Interesting things mentioned:

Ken's experience dating a Reagan Republican in the 1980s

Meeting Julianne's gun-toting father

The night Ken was nearly shot

The importance of common sense in dangerous situations

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In this episode, we hear a story about the experience of getting dressed up for prom. Thea Daniels shares her experience taking her sons to Men's Warehouse to pick out their prom outfits. We explore the importance of dressing up and how it can make us feel confident and empowered. Chapters

Introduction - Thea Daniels introduces the topic of dressing up for prom

The Men's Warehouse Experience - Thea shares her experience taking her sons to Men's Warehouse

The Importance of Dressing Up - We discuss the impact of dressing up on our confidence and self-esteem

Becoming a Sharp-Dressed Man - Thea's sons' experiences of becoming a sharp dressed man

Conclusion - Final thoughts on dressing up and feeling confident

Interesting Things Mentioned

The importance of dressing up for prom

The experience of taking sons to Men's Warehouse

The impact of dressing up on confidence and self-esteem

Becoming a sharp-dressed man

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In this heartwarming episode, Ray Engan shares the story of how he and his friend Billy attempted to scientifically prove the existence of Santa Claus on a California Christmas Eve. Join us as we relive the magic of the holiday season and learn about the power of belief. Chapters:

Introduction

Billy's Shoebox

The Gravity Machine

Scientifically Proving Santa Claus Exists

The Low Toe

Conclusion

Interesting Things Mentioned

The Jets winning the Super Bowl

The moon landing

The Mets winning the World Series

Leprechaun traps

Footprints of Santa Claus

The power of belief

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Madelyn Claire shares her hilarious and relatable experience navigating airport common sense. From getting to the airport too early to dealing with TSA, Madeline's mishaps will have you laughing out loud. Tune in to hear her story and learn some valuable airport tips along the way. Chapters

Introduction

The Problem with Common Sense

The Cheese Danish Debacle

TSA Troubles

The Frozen Bear Head

Defeat and Redemption

The Tape Fix

Is It Common Sense?

Interesting Things Mentioned

The importance of understanding common sense

The perils of arriving at the airport too early

The struggles of navigating TSA

The danger of bringing yogurt through airport security

The unexpected appearance of a frozen bear head

The use of tape to fix airplane parts

The question of what constitutes common sense

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In this episode, Ken Gallegos tells the story of how his common sense saved him from a potentially deadly situation. He shares his experience of dating a Reagan Republican and meeting her gun-toting father. Gallegos recounts the night he narrowly avoided getting shot and how he used common sense to get himself out of a dangerous situation. Chapters:

Introduction

Meeting Julianne

Julianne's Father

The Night of the Incident

Common Sense Saves the Day

Conclusion

Interesting things mentioned:

Ken's experience dating a Reagan Republican in the 1980s

Meeting Julianne's gun-toting father

The night Ken was nearly shot

The importance of common sense in dangerous situations

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In this episode, we follow the story of a father and son who set out on a kayaking adventure in British Columbia to bridge the growing gap between them. From dodging killer whales to encountering bald eagles, they faced challenges that ultimately helped to melt the ice in their relationship. Chapters:

Introduction

Growing Apart

Planning the Adventure

First Day on the Water

Wildlife Encounters

Struggles on the Water

Melting the Ice

Conclusion

Interesting Things Mentioned

The unique starfish found in British Columbia

Bioluminescence in Tamales Bay

Bald eagles and their significance as a national symbol

Porpoises and sea lions in the area

The challenges of kayaking in open water

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In this episode, Janet shares a personal story of overcoming bureaucracy and fighting for her mother's right to travel. She recounts the challenges she faced when trying to obtain a Real ID for her 91-year-old mother and the absurdity of the situation. From dealing with outdated systems to proving her mother's citizenship, Janet's story highlights the need for common sense in government agencies. Chapters

Introduction: Janet's Story

The DMV Fiasco

Homeland Security's Flag

The Name Change Saga

The Receiving Line

Interesting Things Mentioned

Real ID

Novato, Arizona

Bubby

Bat Mitzvah

DMV

Homeland Security

Superior Court

Congressman Jared Huffman

Redwoods

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In this episode, Christine Feldman shares her teenage adventure with her sister visiting their cousins stationed at Fort Ord in California. What started as an innocent drive turned into a misadventure when they found themselves lost in a restricted area of the base. Listen to this hilarious and heartwarming story of how they stumbled upon an unexpected reunion and the consequences that followed. Chapters:

Introduction

Teenage Adventure

Restricted Area

Unexpected Reunion

Consequences

Common Sense

Conclusion

Interesting Things Mentioned

Fort Ord

Monterey, California

Cannery Row

Monterey Bay Aquarium

High School Reunions

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Join us for a hilarious and heartwarming trip down memory lane with Melanie. She talks about her adventures traveling Europe on a shoestring budget in the 1970s. From hitchhiking with a fake female friend to camping in secret to avoid hostel fees, Melanie shares her wild and unconventional stories from the road. Podcast Episode Chapters

Introduction

Melanie's Background and Travel Philosophy

Hitchhiking with a Fake Female Friend

Camping in Secret to Save Money

The Train Incident

Reuniting with the Backpack Watcher

Reflections on Traveling on a Budget

Podcast Episode Show Notes

Melanie's Instagram: link

Florence Hostel: link

Train Travel in Italy: link

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