Tag: patriotism

More Than a Long Weekend

Episode #43 of Randy Unscripted takes a reflective look at Memorial Day and the meaning many Americans have gradually lost sight of over time. While the holiday has become widely associated with cookouts, travel, sales, and the unofficial beginning of summer, this episode gently revisits the original purpose behind Memorial…

Gratitude in the Middle of a War – NaPodPoMo 2025 #23

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,…

The Cost of Freedom – NaPodPoMo 2025 #11

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…