Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores
”Prepare the child for the road, not the road for the child.”
Listen on:
Episodes
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
In Episode 224 of Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores, Eric Black, Arcata News creator, dives into healthy living, creative hustles and film projects. From the rise of AI generated video content to the war between Israel and Iran. What's happening in Gaza? Will the U.S. enter the war with Iran? No Kings protest? Buckle up.
You can find Eric on YouTube/Facebook/Instagram (@arcatanews) and on X (@TheTopHousexx).
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In Episode 223 of Growing Pains with Nicholas Flores, Dr. Dan Ariely, author and Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight, reveals how to conquer regret and rethink life’s choices. From surviving severe burns to facing personal attacks and a wave of misinformation during COVID, Dan shares insights on making the ‘last chapter’ of life meaningful, embracing risk, and overcoming fear of change. Learn why we cling to open doors and how empathy can bridge divides.
You can find Dan, his books like Predictably Irrational, Misbelief, and The Upside of Irrationality, as well as his current work, online (danariely.com). You can also find him on YouTube/X/Instagram (@danariely) and on Facebook (@danarielyofficial).
05/07/2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
In this episode Nick and Dr. Emily Zarka discuss her journey from childhood fascination with horror to her scholarly career. Emily highlights her web series "Monstrum," which aims to make academic insights on monsters accessible, drawing parallels to Anthony Bourdain's storytelling. They explore how monsters reflect societal fears, the evolution of figures like vampires, and the impact of technology on horror narratives. Discover how she found her passion, why monsters hold deep meaning, and how horror can have a cathartic element. From her PhD in British romantic literature with an emphasis on the Gothic to pitching a hit YouTube show, Emily’s story inspires resilience and creativity.
You can find Monstrum on YouTube ( @pbsstoried ), online (pbs.org), and the PBS History Channel. You can find Dr. Emily Zarka online (dremilyzarka.com).
04/16/2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Michael Wert is a historian, writer, editor, history content consultant, and associate professor of East Asian history with a focus on early modern and modern Japan. You can find Michael and his work online (michaelwert.com).
04/01/2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Nick sits down with Thomas Edrington to discuss tonight's (Saturday April 12th 2025) fundraiser "A Night of Deception and Revelry" hosted by the Transparent Humboldt Coalition and the North Coast Repertory Theatre, Tesla, Elon Musk, propaganda, Ukraine, Israel, Artificial Intelligence and more.
You can find tickets for the fundraiser online (https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=267353). Saturday April 12th, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
03/31/2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Nick sits down with Steven Saint Thomas to discuss his project of building a natural building in Humboldt County. You can find Steve online (adventuresinpermaculture.com).
03/25/2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Nick sits down with Steven Saint Thomas to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. You can find Steven and his story "Silence The West Bank" on his Substack "Truthsmack" (Truthsmack).
02/25/2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Nick sits down with Angelleigh McCumber to discuss the intricacies of life and more.
01/11/2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Nick sits down with Steven Saint Thomas to discuss climate change, global temperatures, community resilience, permaculture and more. You can find Steve online (adventuresinpermaculture.com). If you're a writer/journalist interested in contributing, you can reach out to him through one of his Substacks.
01/14/2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Nick sits down with Thomas Edrington to discuss the upcoming fundraiser "A Night of Deception and Revelry" hosted by the Transparent Humboldt Coalition and the North Coast Repertory Theatre, artificial intelligence, Humboldt County's financial problems, America's relations with Israel, autism and technology and more.
You can find tickets for the fundraiser online (tickets). Opening night is Sunday February 2nd, 2025 at 8:00 pm followed by Saturday April 12th, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
If you're interested in helping out with the event, or are an experienced sound engineer, you can connect with Thomas online (thcoalition.net).
01/09/2025