Randy Unscripted

Randy Black discusses the intersection of Thanksgiving and the U.S. Constitution in a podcast episode. He highlights that while the Constitution doesn’t mention Thanksgiving, it provides the framework for national observances through presidential proclamations and legislative actions. Key Points and Main Ideas: Constitutional Foundation:…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black continues his Thanksgiving series for NaPodPoMo 2025 by exploring the life and legacy of Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman whose persistence helped establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States. Drawing from his background as a former history teacher, Randy walks listeners through…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores one of the most powerful and often overlooked chapters in the history of Thanksgiving — Abraham Lincoln’s decision to establish a national day of thanksgiving during the height of the Civil War. Drawing on his background as a former history teacher, Randy examines the historical context…

In this opening episode of the Randy Unscripted Thanksgiving series, Randy Black takes listeners beyond the familiar classroom version of Thanksgiving to uncover the deeper and more complex history behind one of America’s most celebrated holidays. Drawing on his background as a former history teacher, Randy explores the lesser-known stories…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black takes a deep dive into one of the most influential and unconventional podcasts in independent media — No Agenda with Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak. Known for their sharp analysis of media narratives, political messaging, and cultural trends, Curry and Dvorak have spent years challenging mainstream…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores what he believes is one of the defining social challenges of modern life — the growing empathy crisis in America. In a culture shaped by nonstop outrage, social media conflict, political division, and digital isolation, genuine human connection often feels harder to find than ever before.…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores how the app Monologue is transforming the creative workflow for podcasters, educators, writers, and content creators. Designed to turn spoken thoughts into organized written content in real time, Monologue offers a powerful alternative to traditional note-taking and drafting methods. Randy…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores the difference between fleeting motivation and sustainable momentum. While many people wait to “feel motivated” before making changes in their lives, Randy argues that real transformation often begins with small, intentional actions repeated consistently over time. Through practical examples…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black takes listeners behind the scenes of the podcasting process to share how Randy Unscripted is actually created, produced, edited, and published during the intense pace of NaPodPoMo. From recording and editing to chapter markers, publishing workflows, and content organization, Randy offers an honest…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black examines the growing decline of Christianity in American culture and explores what that shift could mean for the future of the nation. Drawing inspiration from his blog post, The Decline of Christianity and the Downfall of America, Randy reflects on the historical role that faith, biblical values,…