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Ron Stauffer
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Christmas in Canada (60 Years Later)
Think fast: when I say “Canada,” what immediately comes to mind?If you’re like many people who are only familiar with some of the most basic, obvious stereotypes of North America’s coldest country,…
Backpacking With a Terrorist in the Rocky Mountains
For almost all of my childhood, growing up as a homeschooler was extremely lonely. My family knew very few families that homeschooled as we did, and I lost contact with the few we did know in…
The 1992 Election Through a Child's Eyes
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, like many Christian families in California, my family became fairly politically active.People in our small social circle of conservative homeschool families often…
Losing the Farm: My Grandparents’ Home Is Now Just an Abandoned House on a Hilltop
Earlier this summer, I got a completely unexpected phone call from my grandpa. He told me that he and my grandmother (“Grammy”) had decided to sell their house in the Colorado mountains and move into…
I Just Got My Motorcycle License. Now What?
Today, I unlocked a brand-new transportation method for getting around as I trek across the globe. While exploring the world by air, land, and sea, I can now add “motorcycle” to my list of…
Willy Wonka, Tinfoil Hats, and a Lost Wedding Ring
Today is my 19th anniversary! Hooray! To celebrate, let’s play a quick round of trivia.What do you call your 25th wedding anniversary?The correct answer is your “silver anniversary!” (“Silver…
Santa Claus Wears a Coon Skin Cap
In this episode, I met a man from another country who changed my life, and, in the process, discovered coon skin caps and and one other special clothing item.This is a public episode. If you would…
The Micron Podcast Is Now on Substack
What is Substack all about… and who cares? Last month, I interviewed Linda @ Substack about how it works, why people (including myself) may want to use it, and how to get the most out of it. Visit…
Failing the Foreign Service Officer Hiring Process
Once upon a time, I was interested in becoming an FSO (Foreign Service Officer) with the US Department of State. I passed the FSOT (Foreign Service Officer Test) but that was, apparently, not good…
Failing the Metropolitan Opera Audition, Twice
I auditioned for The Met Opera and failed, twice in a row. Going for the big one and failing was embarrassing. But by reaching for something far out of my grasp, I learned some lessons, had a great…
Taking A Police Polygraph (Lie Detector Test)
A true story of the time I went to a police station to take a polygraph (lie detector test). It was an unbelievable experience. (To view photographs, read episode transcripts, or find resources…
I Took Ancestry’s DNA Test. Here’s What I Discovered.
After spending two years trying (and failing) to discover the original birthplaces and hometowns of my family's European ancestors, I decided to take the plunge and sign up for AncestryDNA. I ordered…
Becoming an EMT for Absolutely No Reason At All
Content Warning: this is an episode about emergency medicine and, as such, contains descriptions of medical scenarios that some listeners might not appreciate. Discretion is advised.Gather round and…
Six Days in San Francisco: A Ring Cycle Review
This is episode 3 of 3 in a series about Richard Wagner's collection of German Operas, "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (the "Ring Cycle" in English). In this episode, I share about the overall…
Wagner's Ring Cycle: The Greatest Story Ever Told
This is episode 2 of 3 in a series about Richard Wagner's collection of German Operas, "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (the "Ring Cycle" in English). In this episode, I share about just how the Ring Cycle…
Looney Tunes, Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars: The Impact of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle
This is episode 1 of 3 in a series about Richard Wagner's collection of German Operas, "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (the "Ring Cycle" in English). Discussed are Looney Tunes, Indiana Jones, Star Wars,…
Food Service Files: The Italian Restaurant
This is episode 3 of 3 in a series about my time working in the food service industry. In this episode, I'll share about the time I spent working as a bus boy at an Italian restaurant. In my final…
Food Service Files: The Hotel
This is episode 2 of 3 in a series about my time working in the foodservice industry. In this episode, I'll share about the time I spent working as a banquet server at a hotel and conference center.…
Food Service Files: The 1950s Diner
This is episode 1 of 3 in a series about my time working in the foodservice industry. In this episode, I'll share about the time I spent waiting tables at a 1950s-themed American diner. Here, I…
Debunking The Myth of Homeownership
Are you stupid for not buying a home? Are you throwing away your money every month if you pay rent? Are your rent payments just making someone else rich? No, no, and no. Ron Stauffer debunks all…
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Micron has published 27 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Micron is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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