Randy Unscripted

In this special Veteran’s Day episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black reflects on the meaning of service, sacrifice, and the true cost of freedom. Taking time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, the episode explores the personal and national impact of military service across generations. From stories of…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy discusses PodChapters, a browser-based podcasting tool created by Daniel J. Lewis that helps podcasters generate chapter markers, transcripts, and structured episode navigation. As part of the NAPODPOMO series, Randy explains how the tool has improved his workflow and made it easier to organize episodes…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on the meaning and limits of free speech while participating in the NAPODPOMO 2025 challenge. He examines how people often reference the “spirit of the First Amendment” in online discussions and explains the important distinction between constitutional protections from government censorship and…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores the legal concept of parody and how it connects to fair use under United States copyright law. As part of the NAPODPOMO 2025 challenge, he explains how creators can legally use portions of copyrighted material for commentary, criticism, or humor when the work is considered transformative rather…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy shares his excitement about attending Pod Indy during his ongoing NAPODPOMO 2025 challenge. He explains the origins and mission of the independent creator event, highlights its focus on collaboration and education for podcasters and content creators, and discusses why gatherings like this are valuable for…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy takes a closer look at Wikipedia and the enormous impact it has had on the way people access and share information online. As part of the NAPODPOMO 2025 challenge, he explores the history and mission of Wikipedia, the collaborative model that allows volunteers around the world to contribute knowledge, and…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in education as part of his NAPODPOMO 2025 challenge. Drawing from his experience working in education technology, he explains how AI tools are already influencing classrooms through grading systems, learning platforms, tutoring tools, accessibility…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on a difficult interaction that occurred while working in education technology and how his response to the situation surprised him. During his NAPODPOMO 2025 journey, he shares a personal story about being treated rudely while simply trying to help someone, and how he consciously chose patience,…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores the complicated question of whether Americans truly have a right to privacy online. As part of the NAPODPOMO challenge, he breaks down how digital privacy works in the United States, why there is no single federal law guaranteeing online privacy, and how existing protections often depend on who is…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy is joined by his son Mikey for a relaxed conversation during NAPODPOMO 2025. The two reflect on Mikey’s return to music after several years away from band, including how a high school guitar class unexpectedly led him into jazz band and eventually marching band during his senior year. The episode explores…