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Meandering Musings
Hosted by KKNW | Hubbard Radio · EN
I have always loved adventure - whether it has been in my career, my entrepreneurial activities, or my life. On my travels, I have met so many terrific people, learned about their culture, their perspectives. Every year, I take a trip with family, or friends, or sometimes alone to a new destination. It renews and inspires me, and I hope that my commentaries will inspire you to explore our shared world as well as to value and marvel at what may appear at the time to be seemingly small and unimportant moments in this wonderful time that we have on this earth. Feed your adventurous side, revel in the power of moments, and subscribe to Meandering Musings!
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Why I Travel
1w ago00:06:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson shares insights from the middle of a 16-day journey through Europe, exploring how travel shapes not just what we see—but who we become. He reflects on the ways unfamiliar places challenge our perspectives, deepen connections, and reveal something about ourselves, while reminding us that the true value of travel often lies in the quiet, unplanned moments we take the time to notice.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →My Brief Career as an Illegal Uber Driver
2w ago00:10:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Neil Peterson recounts his brief and ill-fated stint as an “illegal Uber driver” during the chaos of Coachella. What begins as simple curiosity quickly turns into a five-second, five-foot adventure that ends with a police citation and a great story. Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →I Didn’t Want to Do This. Then I Wrote My Obituary
3w ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeOn this episode Neil Peterson reflects on an unexpected exercise—writing his own obituary—and the surprising insights it revealed. What begins as an uncomfortable assignment quickly turns into a meaningful exploration of values, relationships, and what truly matters in life. Neil shares how the experience shifts the focus from achievements to purpose, inviting listeners to consider how they are living right now.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →A Restaurant Without Dessert?
4w ago00:11:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson reflects on his lifelong love of dessert and how a surprising restaurant experience—with no dessert menu at all—sparked a deeper appreciation for life’s small rituals. He explores how a sweet ending to a meal, helps turn ordinary meals into lasting memories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →A Tale of Two DMVs
May 100:08:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil talks about two very different experiences at the DMV—one frustrating and time-consuming, the other efficient and respectful. What struck Neil wasn’t the people, but the systems behind them, and how those systems shape how we feel about government. It reminded him that small, everyday interactions can either build trust or quietly erode it.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Women’s Roller Derby — More Than a Comeback
Apr 2400:07:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson recounts an unexpectedly delightful night at a women’s roller derby bout in Palm Springs that turned nostalgia into admiration. What stood out wasn’t just the speed and toughness of the sport, but its affordability, community spirit, and the passion of athletes skating purely for the love of the game. Neil reflects on how modern roller derby has evolved into a disciplined, strategic, and deeply human sport.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Eighty-Two Years Before My First Pawn Shop
Apr 1700:09:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil Peterson reflects on an unexpected first at age 82: walking into a pawn shop for the very first time. What begins as a simple attempt to sell decades‑old camcorders becomes an exploration of assumptions, economics, and everyday human stories. Neil shares how his long‑held mental image of pawn shops—shady, cluttered, and marginal—was completely overturned by the bright, professional, and surprisingly sophisticated reality he encountered at Rocky’s Pawn Shop in Indio, California. Along the way, he uncovers the quiet role pawn shops play in the financial ecosystem, particularly for small business owners using gold and silver as short‑term collateral and reflects on the personal histories behind every item in the display cases. The experience becomes a gentle reminder that the world often looks very different once you step inside—and that even in your eighties, there are still firsts worth having.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Why Are Redheads Different?
Apr 1000:07:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Meandering Musings, Neil blends personal reflection with science and history to explore why redheads have fascinated us for centuries—and why rarity so often captures our imagination.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Stay in Motion
Apr 300:08:16Tap to summarizeA delayed flight turns into an 18-hour journey filled with rerouted plans, a last-minute ferry, a four-state drive, and a blizzard closing in. In this episode, Neil Peterson reflects on how quickly certainty disappears—and why choosing motion over waiting can change everything. Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Late to the Chamber
Mar 2700:09:17Tap to summarizeNeil attends his first chamber music concert at age eighty—and finds himself unexpectedly moved. From the quiet reverence of the hall to the timeless sweep of music by Bach, Beethoven, and beyond, he reflects on stillness, curiosity, and discovering new worlds late in life. A gentle, insightful meditation on stepping into the unfamiliar and letting it change you.Find Meandering Musings online at meanderingmusings.netLearn more about The Edge Foundation here edgefoundation.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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