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Here you’ll find archived episodes of Trust Me, I Have a Beard and Tech O Tastic. I’ll share new episodes and write about what’s on my mind in the blog.

Some episodes contain explicit language.

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Trust Me, I Have a Beard

Trust Me I Have a Beard or TMIHaB is a everything goes podcast. Operator will talk about a wide array of topics and explore interesting questions we might ask ourselves.

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In response, we trust

*Late upload! Recorded in June 2021* Operator is back at it with a healed up bone! This episode is focused around responding and what it means as a human to respond in the moment. Each and every moment.

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Look for Compassion

Moving through our world we are presented with many options, some more compassionate than others. When one reveals this themselves they experience what it means to be aware. Out of that awareness spawn compassion. Operator goes into his thoughts regarding where compassion is in society, and how we can move past the conditions while remaining compassionate. Which is to be aware. Broken collarbone :/ on the mend

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Social Garbage

How can one weed through strange zany ideas? Seemly spawned in the depths of a chamber. Operator highlights how people are dividing themselves even more over strange ideas.. hold my beer flat Earthers... Houston... we are having a problem.

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Illusionary World

Our society driven on greed and envy drives a false image. An illusion. What can we do with these illusions? Operator explores how to break yourself from them, moving past it to see pure truths. He also rants about the election :)

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Covid Beard 3

Your host Operator is back with some fresh beard. In this episode he rants about politics, how the US is handling COVID. And gives insight on ways to stay focused. This is the 3rd episode regarding COVID, the other 2 (recorded previously) will be out shortly. As always, thank you for tuning in. Stay sane, healthy, and safe.

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Nerds Galore Reveal

Kicking off a new decade, Operator talks about a new project. Welcome to a new era for ETACast. We're proud to present Nerds Galore. He also rants about plastic and why we all need to think differently when it comes to reducing the amount on our planet.

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Being Present

Get some fall beard in your ears. Operator is joined with his Dad. They talk about the recent Hurricane that sat over the Bahamas and dabble into some politics. Then talk about what being present means in our daily lives. Also in this episode is 3 tracks from music artist Mugzy. Check out the tracks from 14minutes 26seconds to 27minutes 37seconds. If you like what you hear, head over to @ facebook.com/OfficialMugzy

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Owning it

Kicking off the new year, Operator talks about some of the recent events over the last couple months. After, he goes over owning your actions. Looking forward rather than behind.

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Crypto World

Operator is joined with his friend Brandon again in this epic beard episode. They talk about weather, North Korea, cars, and crypto currency among other things. Operator also gives his best impression of President Trump.

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Cricket Curveball

O how life can change, the choices we make churns a new path.. Brandon is guest hosting alongside Operator in this packed episode! They chat about Hurricane Harvey to Para-motors with everything in between.

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Work Hard Play Hard

In this episode Operator goes into doing things you maybe don't want to be doing but in process you can master yourself. Also a few articles including one about a Chinese facial recognition that only dispenses 2feet of toilet paper. Now that's shitty !

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Take it ALL in!

How can one be observant? To truly sit in the moment. And simply take it all in.. Operator explores this topic in great detail with his guest and friend Brandon. Also loads of car talk in between.

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Feeling Fresh, Feeling Good

Hack yourself to make yourself feel good! Operator goes into different things you can do, today, to start improving your overall health.

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Different paths

Operator is back! Joined with his friend Spencer he goes into how life presents itself with many different paths. How does someone find them and how does someone know which one to take? Jam packed Beard right here.

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Give some Take some

Brand new beard! Operator is back at it with a topic about being an overall human being. He also goes over quite an interesting article about a comet perfume. *all music is composed by Troy Turriate*

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Vote for me, me, me ME!

New episode, old problems- with American politics. Operator rants and raves about what he feels is wrong and right in the United States. To presidential dynasty's, rigged voting, it's a rantisode. Go Bernie Sanders. *All music is composed by Troy Turriate, check out his great tunes including the ones you hear on this podcast @ Troy Turriate on SoundCloud *

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The Full Circle

Guest hosting is Becca, Operator's friend and roommate. They explore relationships, and Operator ask Becca about her life history. They also go over an article on how owning a stick shift car could guarantee it'll never get stolen. Check out this meaty episode!

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I see you and you see me

In this jam packed episode, Operator goes over why opposite genders have biases against each other. And how one can overcome this. Thanks for listening ! All music is composed by Troy Turriate

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Tech O Tastic

Your host at Trust Me I Have Beard is here with a new podcast all about technology. Email us with your feedback or suggestions for the show . techotastic@outlook.com

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Currency

*Late upload! Recorded in April 2021* Operator talks about currency and how cryptocurrency can solve a few modern problems. But also creates some in the wake. How can the fed print money ethically? We may never know.

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Don't Get Stonked

Loads of new technology out but Operator wants to focus on currency. Currency being an ancient technology, how did it evolve into paper? He explains his opinion on what is going on with the short squeeze rally in the stock market. Real gains are actual gains. Shove it them while showing the world you can be good person with true intention. Money is power, we can leverage that while making it a resounding statement. Please do not take this as sole advice; always look forward.

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Milestones

Tech O Tastic is back with a special guest. Operator's Dad sits down and talks about blockchain, the future, and China.

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BlockChained

In this extended episode of Tech O Tastic, Operator is joined by his friend Brandon. They chat about Apple, VR, and Operator rants about a few things before talking about crypto currency. The guys go into the inner workings of what makes a digital coin or token. (This episode was recorded in early October 2017)

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Go and Stay tech

Operator goes into different technology that he thinks should stay and go. He also talks about Apple's new endeavor on AR and self driving cars.

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CES 2017 New new gen

CES has come and gone hear Operator's take on the coverage. Including his long winded opinion about the Nintendo Switch. He also goes into AMDs new processor chip.

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Integrate yourself

Operator explores the technology of the future. With technology constantly integrating itself in our lives, how can we accept it, but also allow it?

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Aim for the Moon Shoot for the Stars

Tech O Tastic is back at it with the tech bargains of the week, tech articles and in this episode Operator talks about planetary travel. Jam packed with factoids and Operator, strap in!

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Step into my new universe!

The realm of virtual reality; Operator goes over the timeline on virtual technology and gives his views on the uses of it. A jammed packed episode on this amazing tech! Thank for tuning in! * All music is composed by Troy Turriate *

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They ARE coming!

Let's talk robots. Operator goes into the benefits robots could have in a society, if they take over menial jobs. There's also a contest in the mix. Operator is proposing a hearthstone tournament, 1st place gets a GTX 550TI graphics card. Write into techotastic@outlook.com to submit your blizzard ID for the contest! All music is composed by Troy Turriate find his music @ http://troy.turriate.com/

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The tech spot

Operator explains why tech prices change over time, and when to buy tech. He also gives an impression of the legendary guy who made Fable. All music is composed by Troy Turriate

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I'll take 3!

Smell that fresh tech air? Operator goes into why he thinks people gets hyped on tech, he also explains what 'tech life' means. How you can adapt technology to make your life easier. And gives his opinion about the Hololens battery life, and field of view. Check out a packed episode!

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CES 2016

You guessed it, in this episode Operator goes over the tech news at CES 2016. Including foldable displays, VR, and 4k TVs. He also talks a bit about Windows Phone 10. Have a suggestion or topic for the show? Write to us at techotastic@outlook.com. -All music is composed by Troy Turriate-

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What is Technology?

Welcome to a brand new podcast! Operator is kicking off a technology focused, audience driven podcast. Write to us at techotastic@outlook.com. Thank you for listening! *All music is composed by Troy Turriate*

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