About this podcast
A general microcast about everything and nothing in everyday life. True short stories, family fun, some true crime, anything that I find interesting. In short, it is about everyday life, as lived by every day people, presented a fun and entertaining way.
Episodes
- I Wonder as I Gaze. · 1 h 6 minA quiet birth in a low place, a question that refuses to fade: can a tiny light still change a troubled world. We gathered for a musical fireside to follow that light from the…
- The CIA's Star Wars Website Disaster · 25 minThe digital age promised revolutionary new tools for espionage, but as the CIA discovered through catastrophic failure, technology can betray as easily as it can conceal. At the…
- Tooting Through Time: When Flatulence Paid the Bills · 4 minWe explore the smelly side of history by examining professional farters through the ages, from medieval court entertainers to modern-day performers. • Roland the Farter, employed…
- Dungeons Without Dragons: Leonardo's Secret Military Tunnels/Sharknado · 27 minWe explore the hidden tunnels beneath Milan's Sforza Castle, designed by Leonardo da Vinci and only recently discovered in 2025 using ground-penetrating radar technology. While…
- Tomb Raiders Need Not Apply: Seven Legendary Burial Sites Still Playing Hard-to-Get · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 15The enduring mystery of Genghis Khan's tomb reveals how history's greatest conqueror remains hidden 800 years after death despite modern technology and scientific explorations…
- Stream Dreams and Playlist Schemes: Inside Music's Digital Underground · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 14The digital music industry is rife with fraud and manipulation, from AI-generated song scams to playlist payola, all at the expense of real artists who struggle to earn…
- Baseball by the Numbers: Exploring the Art of Stats, Coaches, and Mud · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 13Baseball isn't just about what happens on the field – it's a complex world of statistics, coaching strategy, and quirky traditions that make America's pastime endlessly…
- Zombies, Beyoncé, and Toilet Paper: The College Catalog From Another Dimension · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 12Weird college courses have become legendary in our cultural mythology—but how strange do they really get? Grandpa Is Him takes you on a bewildering tour through academia's most…
- Fact or Fiction: The Strange Road Rules Governing America's Highways · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 11Buckle up for a hilarious journey through America's strangest and most useless driving laws as we quiz you on which bizarre rules are fact versus fiction across all 50 states. •…
- Sometimes the Weirdest Ideas Make the Most Money · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 10What do a singing plastic fish, a rock in a box, and a blanket with sleeves have in common? They all made their creators millions of dollars despite seemingly ridiculous…
- How To Transform Your BBQ Skills for Delicious Results · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this engaging and mouth-watering episode, we explore the fascinating world of smoking and grilling meats, guided by the expertise of our guest, Michael Waller. Listeners will…
- Episode 8 - Paint the Town Red, Harry Hamlin cooks, and Gun Safety · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 8There wee some audio problems with the original release so here is release 2. Ever wondered why we say "paint the town red"? Step back in time to 1837 and join us as we unravel…
- Episode 7 - Teen DnD · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 7The last episode with DnD content. This episode happened when I found that I had most of the family DnD players in one place, at one time, and some recording equipment. The neat…
- Episode 6 - The DM Speaks Out · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 5This interview with Ben Dimick dives into the world of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), presenting it as an interactive storytelling experience rather than just a game. Ben defines…
- Bonus Episode · 22 min · Season 1In this episode I interview three of our grandchildren. William, 7, Paige 6, and Connor 3. Ask a crazy question and get a crazy/unexpected answer. I hope that they enjoy it! Send…
- Episode 5 - Capitol Riot and Your Privacy · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode we dig into the investigative tools used to search for suspects for the January 6th riots. We uncover some concerning tools, identify some serious concerns, and…
- Episode 4 - Let The Stable · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this special release we listen to the Christmas Devotional presented by the Sunset Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. This one hour long…
- Episode 3 - AI Isn't · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of Grandpa is Him, I delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on podcasting. I share my experiences using tools like ChatGPT for idea…
- Episode 2 - Dungeons and Dragons from Adult Player Perspective · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of 'Grandpa is Him', host Lynn Dimick explores the world of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) with guests Daniel and Brandon. They discuss the evolution of the game…
- Grandpa Is Him Trailer · 5 min · Season 1This is a quick sample of what Grandpa Is Him will sound like. It is fun and family friendly. In this episode Lilly and Rozy share their part in naming this podcast. Send us Fan…
