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Rich Easton explores volatile human behavior in recreational settings through stories of golf course meltdowns and dog park confrontations. He examines how quickly pleasant personalities can transform when faced with frustration, disappointment, or conflict in these seemingly benign environments.
• Sports experts consistently fail at NCAA tournament predictions despite their supposed expertise
• NCAA transfer portal and NIL deals have dramatically changed collegiate basketball's predictability
• Meeting a Jekyll and Hyde personality on the golf course who transforms from pleasant companion to raging club-thrower
• The psychological insight that "golf doesn't do it to us, we do it to ourselves"
• Maintaining composure under pressure is a learned behavior that many golfers struggle with
• Dog parks have unwritten protocols that many owners ignore, leading to conflict
• Incident involving parents placing toddlers in a large dog area, causing unnecessary tension
• Shocking confrontation between two dog owners that escalated to violence and legal consequences
• Practical advice about knowing when to remove your dog from potentially dangerous situations
If you have an aggressive dog that doesn't play well with others, please don't bring them to the dog park during peak hours. Know your dog, be aware of park dynamics, and don't hesitate to leave if things get tense. There's no shame in removing your dog from a bad situation.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to Just Tales (00:00:00)
2. Sports Experts Get It Wrong Again (00:00:55)
3. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Golfer (00:05:07)
4. Drama at the Dog Park (00:14:30)
5. Dog Park Confrontation Gone Violent (00:23:13)
6. Closing Thoughts and Farewell (00:27:51)
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