Episode 42 titled "What Is Taekwondo?", features Taekwondo Hall of Fame Inductee Jinsue Park sharing his extensive familial knowledge and experience in Taekwondo.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion with Jinsue Park, a Grandmaster in Taekwondo. Jinsue's competitive highlights include representing the US Junior Olympic Taekwondo Team, winning gold at the 1991 International Goodwill Championship, and earning the Grand Champion title at the 24th American Invitational Eagle Classic. These achievements led to his induction into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame.

Listen as Jinsue shares how Taekwondo can change your perspective and body.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:25 - Introducing Jinsue Park
• 01:49 - Earliest Memories
• 8:14 - Applying Knowledge
• 14:21 - What Is Taekwondo?
• 17:12 - Sport vs. Art
• 20:27 - Offensive
• 23:04 - Distinctions Between Martial Arts
• 27:58 - Challenges
• 33:34 - Begin Your Journey
• 41:18 - Learning More
• 42:30 - Conclusion

Resources:

• The Kwans

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Episode 41 titled "What Are Intellectual Property Rights?", has Intellectual Property Rights Lawyer, Karin Coger, explain trademarks and copyrighting.

Episode 40 titled "What Is Rett Syndrome?", has International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Family & Community Engagement Manager, Samantha Brant, share her and her daughter Macy's story, along with valuable information about the syndrome.

Episodes 27-39: Highlights, has our best moments from the past 13 months featuring world-class experts—NYT bestsellers, FBI agents, and Emmy-winning stop-motion animators.

Episode 39 titled "What Is Orienteering?", has World Orienteering Championship Competitor, Tori Borish, share her orienteering journey.

Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Tori Borish, an international orienteering competitor. She has been a regular member of the US National Orienteering Team, participating in the World Cup and North American Orienteering Championships​

Listen as Tori explains how orienteering works and her journey to represent our country on the world stage.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:25 - Introducing Tori Borish
• 02:01 - Becoming an Orienteer
• 4:56 - The Basics
• 6:42 - Competition Types
• 13:14 - Markers
• 14:21 - Land Navigation Skills
• 18:35 - Equipment
• 21:23 - Hobbyist to Competitor
• 29:35 - Competition Challenges
• 33:47 - Watching Others
• 37:15 - Advice for New Orienteers
• 39:26 - Learning More
• 41:04 - Conclusion

Resources:

• ⁠Orienteering USA
• ⁠Orienteering Blog⁠⁠
• Tori's Accolades

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 38 titled "How Are Books Published?", has Author and Book Coach, Jennie Nash, explain the intricacies of the publishing process.

Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Jennie Nash, an author and book coach. Jennie has penned nine books across three genres, including "Blueprint for a Book: Build Your Novel from the Inside Out". She's not only achieved personal success but also excels in guiding others as the Founder and CEO of Author Accelerator. Her coaching prowess has helped clients secure lucrative deals, including projects like "The Chicken Sisters," a New York Times bestseller and a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick in 2020.

Listen as Jennie shares her insights which have guided numerous authors to success.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:25 - Introducing Jennie Nash
• 02:19 - Being an Author is a "Thing"
• 5:29 - Beginning to Write
• 9:16 - Book Coaching
• 13:11 - A Shift in Publishing
• 23:02 - Allure of Self-Publishing
• 32:12 - Book Launch
• 38:38 - Finding vs. Serving an Audience
• 40:59 - AI in Writing
• 49:32 - Advice for New Writers
• 52:00 - Learning More
• 53:49 - Conclusion

Resources:

• Jennie's Website
• Author Accelerator⁠
• Jennie's Books⁠

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Episode 37 titled "How Do Memory Champions Train Their Minds?", has 5-time memory champion Nelson Dellis, give his insights on how to memorize information.

Episode Summary: This episode features a discussion with Nelson Dellis, a 5-time USA Memory Champion. Nelson is the current world record holder for memorizing a little over 9 decks of cards within 30 minutes, memorizing 907 digits within 30 minutes, and memorizing 235 names in just 15 minutes. Listen as Nelson reveals the strategies that made him an accomplished memory competitor.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:23 - Introducing Nelson Dellis
• 02:13 - Discovering Memory Competitions
• 3:54 - Memory Competitions
• 6:50 - Understanding Memory
• 8:26 - Memory Strategies
• 16:21 - Competition Training
• 17:46 - Personal Usage
• 23:42 - Competitive Habits
• 26:51 - Applications to Aphantasia
• 33:52 - Flow State
• 36:01 - Internal Storage
• 39:57 - Challenges Memorizing
• 40:54 - Learning More
• 41:51 - Conclusion

Resources:

• Nelson's Website
• Hire Nelson as a Memory Coach
• Nelson's YouTube Channel

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠here⁠.

Episode 36 titled "How was the Unabomber Investigated?" features Retired FBI Section Chief, Tom Nunemaker, who reveals details about the UNABOM investigation.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion with Tom Nunemaker, who retired after serving 23 years in the FBI. He completed his career while selected for the Senior Executive Service and assigned as the Chief of the Violent Crimes Section at FBIHQ. However, in February of 1995, Tom was the headquarters supervisor for the UNABOM investigation.

Listen as Tom shares his perspective on how the 17-year-long UNABOM investigation was conducted.

In this episode we discuss:

• 00:29 - Introducing Tom Nunemaker
• 02:12 - Initial Assignment
• 06:04 - Investigative Challenges
• 10:55 - Case Details
• 26:47 - Random Victims
• 31:39 - The Feeling at the Time
• 36:10 - Arresting Ted Kaczynski
• 42:03 - Trial & Legal Proceedings
• 50:20 - Applications to Future Investigations
• 55:35 - Learning More
• 59:17 - Conclusion

Resources:

• Hunting The American Terrorist by Terry Turchie & Kathleen Puckett

This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.