Topic: Muscle Memory

4 chapters across the catalog

Health Glitch
Episode 1428 1:45:23 - 1:47:44

1428: Health Glitch

Richard Roland Wayne Johnson Memorial Donation

Frederick Sellin from Sweden donated $3,333 in memory of Richard Roland Wayne Johnson, who passed away at age 20 from a muscle deteriorating disease. The tribute acknowledged Johnson's positive outlook and his connection to the "Anarchy Worldwide" community.

Accelerationism
Episode 1339 2:09:15 - 2:11:51

1339: Accelerationism

Daunte Wright Shooting, Taser vs. Firearm Confusion

A 26-year veteran police officer in Minneapolis reportedly mistook her service pistol for a taser during the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. A former officer explained that while tasers are kept on the "off-hand" side to prevent such errors, high-stress situations can lead to muscle memory failures. The officer's repeated shouting of "Taser!" is a standard training procedure intended to warn other officers that a non-lethal discharge is imminent.

Dog Dazer
Episode 1031 1:25:15 - 1:28:19

1031: Dog Dazer

Common Core and the Loss of Penmanship

The decline of cursive writing is linked to the implementation of Common Core standards, which prioritize other subjects. One host admits to having poor penmanship and discusses the "muscle memory" required for good handwriting. They suggest that learning calligraphy or using exercise books from art stores can help adults regain these skills.

Foot Stomp
Episode 892 0:00 - 4:18

892: Foot Stomp

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Open Episode 892

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the "Gitmo Nation Media Assassination" episode from Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. The hosts discuss a potential book project titled "Plato Says" and Curry demonstrates his muscle memory by playing a recorder he recently purchased. Curry notes he is playing a Yamaha Alto, while Dvorak critiques his technique, suggesting he is blowing too hard into the instrument.