Author: Randy Black

Randall "Randy" Black is an educator, technology specialist, and podcaster from Milton, WV. He currently works in educational technology helping to support students and staff in their daily usage of technology in the classroom. He is an avid podcaster and Christian who shares his thoughts and ideas on several podcasts weekly.

The Future is Collaborative – NaPodPoMo 2025 #15

In this continuation of the AI conversation from Episode 15, Randy Unscripted takes a deeper look at the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity. Building on the idea that AI should serve as a tool rather than a replacement for people, Randy Black explores how creators, educators, podcasters,…

If You Can Text, You Can Use AI – NaPodPoMo 2025 #14

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores one of the biggest conversations shaping the future of creativity, education, and communication: artificial intelligence. Drawing from insights and inspiration gained during PodIndy 2025 — including ideas presented by Craig Van Slyke — Randy examines how AI tools can enhance human…

NaPodPoMo 2025 Episode #13 – Nov. 13, 2025

In episode 13 for NaPodPoMo of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on an unexpected source of wisdom — a fortune cookie that read, “Failure is feedback, and feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Building from a clip from his other show Shooting It Straight, he explores how failure fuels growth and…

NaPodPoMo 2025 Episode #12 – Nov. 12, 2025

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores Veritasium’s video “Why Democracy Is Mathematically Impossible” (YouTube link) and breaks down how voting systems, no matter how well designed, can’t be perfectly fair. He reflects on what this means for democracy in the United States, where each state controls its own…

NaPodPoMo 2025 Episode #11 – Nov. 11, 2025

In this special Veterans Day episode of Randy Unscripted, part of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Post Month), we explore the history and significance of Veterans Day, from its origins as Armistice Day to its modern meaning honoring all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We reflect on the freedoms…

Why I’m Using PodChapters – NaPodPoMo 2025 #10

Episode 10 of my NaPodPoMo series dives into PodChapters, a powerful tool that helps podcasters create chapter markers, transcripts, and organized show notes with ease. I share how PodChapters has streamlined my workflow, saved hours of editing time, and improved the listening experience for my audience. Whether you’re a seasoned…

Disagreement Isn’t Censorship – NaPodPoMo 2025 #9

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I unpack the often-misunderstood idea of the “spirit” of the First Amendment. Many people invoke it when their speech faces criticism, but the amendment’s true purpose is to protect citizens from government interference — not public disagreement. Join me as I explore why understanding…

Can You Legally Parody Something? – NaPodPoMo 2025 #8

On this episode for NaPodPoMo I’m discussing the ideas of parody and fair use. Does parody require a license? Can you be sued and held liable for creating a parody? We’ll be talking about that today. The content of this episode is based on a blog post available on my…

The Road to PodIndy – NaPodPoMo 2025 #7

We’ve made it to day 7 for NaPodPoMo and I am having the time of my life! In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I share my excitement about attending PodIndy, a grassroots podcasting event that celebrates independent creators and community connection. I talk about being personally invited by Dr. Brad…