{"podcast":{"title":"The Barn Philosopher","slug":"the-barn-philosopher-7027188","podcast_index_feed_id":7027188,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thebarnphilosopher/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thebarnphilosopher.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21493282/tbf-thumb-enhanced-jpeg.jpeg","author":"The Barn Philosopher","episode_count":189,"summary":"Welcome to The Barn Philosopher—where life’s quirks, curiosities, and occasional absurdities meet thoughtful reflection and a good dose of humor. Join Shelby and Ridge as they dive into the kinds of conversations that resonate with the modern man: relationships, faith, everyday dilemmas, and those head-scratching questions that make life interesting. Shaped by their Y chromosomes and evolving Catholic faith, these two bring a refreshing, honest, and often hilarious perspective on what it means to navigate today’s world. From deep dives to light banter, no topic is too big—or too small—for the barn. Whether they’re unpacking life’s complexities or finding meaning in the mundane, you’ll find surprising insight around every corner. So pour a glass, light a pipe, and enjoy the journey. And if you like what you hear, don’t forget to rate, follow, and share—because every barn door opens a little wider with your support.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T06:18:14.373242+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188"},"episode":{"title":"166 - Getting to Know Rita: A Meandering Question Session","slug":"166-getting-to-know-rita-a-meandering-question-session","published_at":"2026-03-26T00:09:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188/166-getting-to-know-rita-a-meandering-question-session","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188","url":"https://thebarnphilosopher.podbean.com/e/166-getting-to-know-rita-a-meandering-question-session/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g2h7d2ri3pz72p3b/FIN_rapid_fire_-_WRita7sh8o.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby sets out to ask Rita a series of rapid fire questions. The only problem? They’re not very rapid. What starts as a quick back-and-forth turns into a relaxed and winding conversation covering everything from unpopular food opinions to dream travel destinations. Along the way, Rita shares more than just quick answers — giving insight into what she enjoys, what she values, and a few things that might surprise you. It’s light, a little scattered, and full of the kind of moments that happen when you stop rushing and just let the conversation go where it wants. If you enjoy getting to know the people behind the mic, share this episode with someone who’d appreciate it. Follow the show, leave a rating, and maybe ask someone in your life a few questions — even if they don’t stay rapid.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Barn Philosopher, Shelby sets out to ask Rita a series of rapid fire questions. The only problem? They’re not very rapid. What star…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2143,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-barn-philosopher-7027188/episodes/166-getting-to-know-rita-a-meandering-question-session/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-barn-philosopher-7027188/166-getting-to-know-rita-a-meandering-question-session.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}