Randy Unscripted

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy walks listeners through his real, day-to-day podcast production workflow as part of his NaPodPoMo challenge. He explains how he records on the Zoom H6, edits and cleans up audio in Audacity, then masters the file through Auphonic for leveling and polish. From there, he uploads the finished MP3 to PodChapters to add titles,…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I reflect on the decline of Christianity in America and the consequences that come when a nation drifts from its spiritual foundations. Drawing from my blog post “The Decline of Christianity and the Downfall of America,” we explore how faith shapes culture, the moral and societal effects of turning from God, and what Scripture…

Continuing my coverage of Dr. Craig Vanslyke’s PodIndy 2025 workshop, this episode dives into what he called the “gold” of AI — meta-prompting. I share Craig’s live demonstration of how asking AI to write its own prompts can generate powerful results, including his now-famous deep-research example that produced a 22-page, footnoted report in minutes. Craig also reminded creators to verify…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, I share insights from Dr. Craig Vanslyke’s PodIndy 2025 presentation on how creators can work with artificial intelligence without losing their humanity. Craig reminded us that “AI isn’t hard — it’s human,” and that learning to think clearly about what we want to create is more important than mastering technical details. He explored how…

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 learning. Drawing on his experiences as an educator, podcaster, and…

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 elections — making any national shift to systems like ranked-choice…

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 veterans protect and the responsibilities that come with those freedoms…

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 podcaster or just getting started, this episode offers practical insights…

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 that distinction is key to preserving real free speech in…

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 website at https://randallblack.com/blog/does-a-parody-require-a-license-understanding-fair-use-and-recent-developments/. This podcast uses the following third-party services…