Tag: personal development

7 Lessons Podcasters Can Learn From “Weird Al” Yankovic

For more than four decades, “Weird Al” Yankovic has remained one of the most recognizable and respected creators in entertainment. While many artists have come and gone, Al has continued to find new audiences, adapt to changing technologies, and build a career defined by creativity, professionalism, and longevity. In this…

The Future is Uncertain

Six months ago, Mikey joined me on Randy Unscripted to talk about his senior year, his growing passion for music, and his plans after high school. Now, just days after walking across the graduation stage, he’s back to reflect on what has changed, what surprised him, and what comes next….

Failure is Feedback. And Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions. – NaPodPoMo 2025 #13

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black reflects on a simple fortune cookie message that unexpectedly carried a powerful life lesson: “Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Using that quote as the foundation for the conversation, Randy explores how failure, setbacks, criticism, and difficult moments…

Father, Son, and Jazz Band – NaPodPoMo 2025 #2

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…