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The Ramblings of an Undisciplined Mind podcast is where author Keith Hughes talks about writing, NaNoWriMo, going back to college, what annoys him on the interwebz, or any other topic that strikes his fancy. Recorded quasi-daily (6 days a week) on his commute, RoaUMP is spontaneous and totally unscr…

Keith Hughes


    • Feb 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ramblings Episode 1820: Day of the Jackal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025


    I discuss this great Peacock series about an elite assassin. #RoaUMP  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1819: Checking My Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025


    I spent the last few weeks reading the novels that I have “in the can”. #RoaUMP  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1818: Cacio e Pepe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024


    I tried my hand at a classic pasta recipe with good results.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1817: Life Change, Surgery Week, and Shifting Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024


    A catch-up episode where I talk about some recent events.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1816: Empire of the Planet of the Apes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


    On the flight home I watched the latest in this franchise which has all-new characters in quasi-familiar story.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1815: A Fine Time in San Fran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024


    We took our Detroit Tiger's vacation this year in the city by the bay.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1814: Shogun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024


    I've read this book by James Clavell several times over the decades, and I share my thoughts on the new TV adaptation and the one from the 80's.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1813: Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024


    I talk about the TV adaptation of this popular video game series. I do include spoilers in the last half, but a warning is given.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1812: The Wheel of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024


    Watching the TV adaptation of this seminal fantasy series has me revisiting the books.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1811: Food for Collage-Age Folks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024


    I talk about the ages of people I see at my local Taco Bells and how that compares to their marketing strategy.  To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1810: I Like This Coffee, I Guess

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024


    A recent switch to Dunkin Donuts coffee at home has unexpectedly had me consuming more of the beaned beverage.  Run time: 11:19 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1809: One Adventure Ends…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024


    …and another begins.  Run time: 10:31 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1808: Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024


    Last Sunday we had a great time witnessing the Detroit Lion's bittersweet end to their season.  Run time: 13:18 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1807: Bob and Nikki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024


    This minimally formatted book series keeps me coming back for more.  Run time: 11:07 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1806: Bitter Cold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024


    Winter is making itself felt in the most single-degree way possible.  Run time: 7:17 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1805: The Talos Principle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024


    I couldn't resist a couple of titles during the Steam games Christmas sale, and this puzzle game has been my latest focus.  Run time: 17:42 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1804: Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024


    We went on an extended road trip over the holidays, and I hit the highlights.  Run time: 10:31 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1803: Endgame

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023


    I finally finished my walkthrough of Ultima IV, but I still have a couple of adventures in mind.  Run time: 11:02 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1802: Fallout 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023


    I've been spending a bit of time in the Commonwealth wasteland.  Run time: 9:39 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1801: Peak Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023


    We spent a week in northern Michigan and Wisconsin and saw the best of fall splendor.  Run time: 11:02 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1800: Ringo Starr…

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023


    …and his All-Starr band.  Run time: 10:29 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1799: Annoyed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023


    It's the word of the day.  Run time: 18:38 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1798: A Royal Pain in the…

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023


    A tale of the balky tooth and a new wallet.  Run time: 9:06 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1797: Boston Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023


    We followed the Detroit Tigers for a long weekend series of baseball at Fenway Park.  Run time: 21:38 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1796: Getting Our Road Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023


    The day is getting closer that the work on our street will be done.  Run time: 7:46 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1795: Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023


    I talk about what has been keeping me away from the microphone for so long, and what's been going on.  Run time: 7:33 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1794: Game Completed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023


    I finally finish Shipbreaker, and I talk about some new titles on my Deck.  Run time: 13:22 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1793: In with the New

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023


    I talk about the pros and cons of my new PC.  Run time: 10:44 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1792: Throwing in the Towel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023


    I've made some decision lately about abandoning efforts that are not working out.  Run time: 10:30 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1791: Digging a Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023


    I talk about my hard Saturday of removing in-ground sprinklers.  Run time: 11:54 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1790: PC Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023


    My computer is randomly freezing, which may lead to a new purchase soon.  Run time: 13:28 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1789: Adventures with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023


    I talk about a YouTube channel I've started watching with a mission beyond just getting viewers.  Run time: 18:27 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1788: HeadBlade on the Cheap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023


    I'm trying to bring the cost of shaving my noggin' down, but the experiment is only just starting to bear fruit.  Run time: 16:29 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1787: Bullet Train

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023


    This Brad Pitt-led action flick started slow but ended well.  Run time: 17:12 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1786: The Crew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023


    I played a new game at man camp, one that focuses on cooperation rather than competition.  Run time: 12:57 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1785: Man Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023


    I spent a weekend in the great outdoors for enlightenment and entertainment.  Run time: 20:03 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1763: Catching Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022


    Now that I'm finally out of isolation I can get some overdue errands done.  Run time: 13:20 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1762: Comments Old and Slightly New

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022


    Finally dipping into my mailbag to get through some backlogged feedback.  Run time: 12:12 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1761: Re-Learning How to Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022


    My temporary nighttime lodgings have taken me a bit to get used to.  Run time: 10:13 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1760: My First Couch Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022


    My holiday season continues with even more sickness.  Run time: 10:13 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1759: Avoiding all Woogliness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022


    I talk about the true start of the Christmas season and my slow recovery from my illness.  Run time: 10:18 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1758: The Perfect Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022


    I read the most ridiculous legal thriller, which falls short of it subtitle promising “completely gripping psychological suspense.”  Run time: 21:17 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1757: Feeling Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022


    I'm noticing that most people I deal with when I'm out and about are younger than me.  Run time: 6:06 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1756: A Good Turkey-Day but a Pretty Lousy Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022


    Our first Thanksgiving in two years went very well, but I started off my Saturday by getting sick.  Run time: 10:26 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1755: Lumpy Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    I talk about adjusting to my new footwear, and a new medical experience that is looming on the horizon.  Run time: 11:07 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1754: A Weekend at the Theater

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    We spent quite a bit of time in stadium seating, once for a movie and the other for a favorite musical.  Run time: 12:22 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1753: Looking for Whitewalkers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022


    Ned Stark was right as I woke up to a winter wonderland, causing me to accelerate getting my cold weather tools out for use.  Run time: 7:15 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1752: Making Space in the Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    I've been doing some rearranging and need to get rid of a bulky piece of equipment.  Run time: 11:30 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1751: Playing on my Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    I've been playing a few Android games lately that involve trains, cars, and mining.  Run time: 10:49 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1750: I Bagged ALL the Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022


    My focus over the weekend was getting my fall cleanup done, and not even cold temps and snow stopped me from that goal.  Run time: 7:02 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

    Ramblings Episode 1749: Rings of Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022


    This Amazon Prime drama takes place in the Tolkien world but many years before The Lord of the Rings.  Run time: 12:42 To listen use the player widget above, subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or download the episode here by right clicking and selecting “Save target as…”

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