<![CDATA[The Speaking Life Podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife Join me, David D. Petschauer, for this podcast where I discuss things I like and inspire me to be at least one percent better every day. Whether they are in the form of anime, movies, books, or people, I'm willing to share what helps me live my life to the fullest. I'm hoping you can all sit back, relax, and join me in these talks while we witness the incredible things that life offers.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:04:11 GMT en 93e2c362-e6e4-5f6c-a21b-d8a880272fd5 https://media.rss.com/speakinglife/20230915_070930_ccfd110411485ff2a42526af114d9059.jpg The Speaking Life Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife yes David Petschauer 2023 David D. Petschauer David D. Petschauer false episodic podcast <![CDATA[Where David Has Been...]]> In this episode, I share a bit about where I've been these past 6 months and how things may look moving forward.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/2340418 6934dfdc-6fef-4ec0-a834-a2d54a7ab8fb 447 full 3 3 1 1 false Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:56:31 GMT Rochester, Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, 03867, USA <![CDATA[Episode 9: I turned 20 today. Here are 20 lessons that I've learned throughout my life.]]> Today, May 1, is my birthday. I'm officially 20 years old. To celebrate this occasion, I'll be telling you 20 things that I learned throughout my life that I wish that I had learned sooner.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/2002830 618b631b-d0e6-4b08-83ee-29d1eb4947c2 1671 full 2 2 6 6 false Thu, 01 May 2025 10:01:19 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 8: You Don't Understand Professional Wrestling]]> In this episode, I share a love of mine that has remained discreet until now...

Super Eyepatch Wolf's great YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQCPj-bGYro

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1979857 aee81cad-1df2-4d55-b9d9-ee7aa65ab707 7602 full 2 2 5 5 true Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:15:28 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 7: My Favorite Things of 2024]]> In this very special episode, I talk about certain things that I absolutely adored witnessing this past year. I'm thinking about making an annual series with this idea going forward...

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1844492 3c4a9995-0808-48c3-af58-6b717ca27d6d 1884 full 2 2 4 4 false Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:16 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 6: New Year, New Me (Feat. Sickness)]]> Happy New Year! With the dawn of 2025, I wanted to share some thoughts in regards to a particular phrase that I've been hearing often during this time of year. Also, I recorded this when I was a bit under the weather, so please excuse me for the bad voice quality.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1826668 88208d17-a3bd-470b-aa9b-90535ab67179 512 full 2 2 3 3 false Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:32:05 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 5: The Sun]]> In today's episode, I talk about an enlightening thought process that I felt was worth sharing.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1757596 0e6de8dd-bf65-4486-bc98-31b48d665510 526 full 2 2 2 2 false Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:09:04 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 4: Sleep]]> In this episode, I go into detail regarding the process of sleep. I talk about what I think about it, my personal experience with sleep, and some interesting information about it.

Here are some links to some reading...

  1. https://www.biomed.cas.cz/physiolres/pdf/2021/70_177.pdf
  2. https://sleepdoctor.com/physical-health/sleep-and-weight-loss/#:~:text=The%20interplay%20between%20sleep%20and,tend%20to%20interfere%20with%20sleep.
  3. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-shrinks-the-brain-and-thats-a-good-thing/#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20that%20sleep,new%20things%2C%20the%20researchers%20said.
  4. https://mainecampus.com/category/opinion/op-eds/2024/02/our-society-should-place-greater-emphasis-on-sleep
]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1743216 b96f02e3-e629-4c91-89ce-a1aa16317508 1380 full 2 2 1 1 false Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 3: "Death Perfects a Person"]]> In this short episode, I talk about a quote from the anime Vinland Saga, explaining my own interpretation of what it means. This episode may also be the start of a new series of some kind that I wish to implement.

NOTE: This audio talks about the subject of death. If you feel uncomfortable about the subject, listen at your own risk if you so choose.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1658267 1680fe38-f62d-49e7-b7df-ec14d288db0f 475 full 1 1 4 4 true Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:37:05 GMT <![CDATA[Explaining my hiatus...]]> Hello there. If you've noticed, I haven't uploaded an episode here since November... there's a reason for that and in this update, I go a little more in-depth explaining my lack of activity here based on what's transpired these last few months.

DISCLAIMER: Topics discussed here include death and other heavy subjects. Don't listen to this if you're uncomfortable with such topics...

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1434886 137ca89f-a7a3-493c-bdb9-0bc92424ed14 878 full 1 1 3 3 true Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:16:45 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 2: Vinland Saga]]> On today's episode of Speaking Life, we move towards the realm of Japanese animation to discuss the anime Vinland Saga. Filled to the brim with chaos, rage, purpose, and self-discovery, this anime is one that has impacted the way I think about the past and how I perceive others. Spoilers will be present here, and just for the heads up, there will be mentions of death, murder, blood, and sexual assault.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1232454 e5a6f201-ff01-4ccd-a974-fa11ab9c9abe 2357 full 1 1 2 2 true Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:59:09 GMT <![CDATA[Episode 1: Introduction]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/speakinglife/1124872 30cdf3da-c066-42ed-a87e-8555cdab1aac 313 full 1 1 1 1 false Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:26:49 GMT