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ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones

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ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones delivers smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. More than talk, each episode uncovers insights and stories that leave you entertained, enlightened — and truly in the know. Whether it's laughter, life lessons, or the little truths that stick with you, Jones makes sure every episode leaves you knowing something new — about the world, about others, and maybe even about yourself. Jones and podcast announcer, celebrated voice actor and the original voice of Siri, Susan Bennett, KNOW you deserve more from your podcast. Described by Erin Brockovich as "The best podcast and host ever," ON THE KNOWS is the perfect antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape. Biographies & Memoirs Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
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  • 228: Jen Golbeck KNOWS Dogs, Dog Behavior, Psychology and What Dogs Teach Us About People

    228: Jen Golbeck KNOWS Dogs, Dog Behavior, Psychology and What Dogs Teach Us About People
    Sep 21 2026
    What if thinking like a dog could actually help you live a better life? On this episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, Randall welcomes back Dr. Jen Golbeck, PhD, author of Think Like a Dog: How Positive Psychology Can Help Your Dog Thrive, for a smart, funny, heartfelt—and occasionally surprisingly emotional—conversation about dogs, psychology, happiness, and the extraordinary bond between humans and their canine companions. Dr. Golbeck explains positive psychology and how its focus on strengths, purpose, connection, curiosity, kindness, vitality, humor, and fulfillment can help dogs—and the people who love them—thrive. Along the way, Randy and Jen explore what dogs really understand about our emotions, why dogs can recognize our tone of voice and facial expressions, what their famous “puppy dog eyes” may tell us about the human-dog relationship, and why letting your dog stop and sniff on a walk may be more important than getting those extra steps. They also challenge some of our most familiar assumptions about canine behavior. Do dogs actually feel guilt? What does a wagging tail really communicate? Can dogs smell our moods? Why do dogs sometimes mediate conflict? And what happens when we stop trying to make dogs behave like perfect humans and instead learn to appreciate them as the creatures they are? The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Randy reflects on his beloved Airedale, Alexander, and the fears that come with loving an aging dog. Jen shares moving stories from her experience rescuing special-needs dogs and discusses canine pain, loss, grief, end-of-life care, resilience, and the profound lessons dogs can teach us about living in the present. At its heart, this is a conversation about dogs, love, empathy, relationships, resilience, and human connection—and why “Think Like a Dog” may be about much more than understanding your dog. Because sometimes the best way to understand our dogs is to pay closer attention to what they're teaching us about ourselves. #ThinkLikeADog #JenGolbeck #ONTheKNOWS #DogBehavior #PositivePsychology Jen Goldbeck: www.JenGolbeck.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com
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    38 mins
  • 227: Carol Lin KNOWS Journalism, Identity, Love, Loss, and the Moments that Change Us

    227: Carol Lin KNOWS Journalism, Identity, Love, Loss, and the Moments that Change Us
    Sep 4 2026
    Award-winning journalist and author Carol Lin joins Randall Kenneth Jones for a deeply personal and revealing conversation about journalism, identity, ambition, love, motherhood, loss, curiosity, and the moments in life when everything changes. Lin, a veteran television journalist who worked at ABC, CNN and Good Morning America, is the author of “When News Breaks: A Memoir of Love and War—a memoir” that goes far beyond the breaking-news stories that defined her career. It is a story about searching for identity, trying to prove yourself, learning when to let go, and discovering what really matters when life interrupts even the best-laid plans. Lin takes Randy inside the experience of anchoring live CNN coverage on September 11, 2001, describing what it was like to be at the center of breaking news as the unimaginable unfolded. But 9/11 is only one part of a much larger story. As Lin explains, the historic news events of her career serve as a backdrop to a more intimate journey: a Chinese American daughter trying to understand where she belongs, a journalist determined to establish her own identity, a woman balancing an all-consuming career with marriage and motherhood, and a mother writing a memoir as a gift to her daughter. The conversation explores the complicated relationship between journalism and personal identity, including Lin's experience of repeatedly being mistaken for fellow journalist Connie Chung and what that revealed about race, gender and representation in American television news. Lin also reflects on growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants and the lessons her father gave her about reading, knowledge and possibility. Her father's belief that reading could help her “know everything” became an important part of the person she would become. Randy and Lin talk about the power of curiosity over assumption—and why asking someone about their experience can be more meaningful than pretending you already understand it. Lin explains why she doesn't want people simply to reach conclusions about the Asian-American experience; she wants them to be curious enough to ask questions and engage in genuine conversation. They also discuss the deeply personal heart of When News Breaks: Lin's complicated love story with her late husband, fellow journalist Will Robinson, the choices they faced about marriage and starting a family, his devastating diagnosis while Lin was six months pregnant, and the difficult process of writing honestly about a relationship that was neither perfect nor simple. For Lin, the book became an act of love—and ultimately an act of liberation. The two also explore Lin's fascination with time, particularly the “before and after” moments that divide our lives into what existed before and what existed afterward. Whether it's 9/11, a devastating diagnosis, falling in love, becoming a parent or confronting a life-changing decision, these moments become permanently embedded in our memories. And because this is ON THE KNOWS, Randy ends with the question he asks every guest: Carol Lin, what do you know? Her answer is powerful: We are not defined by our worst mistake. Our lived experience carries us through difficult moments—and we can give ourselves grace. This is a conversation about journalism, storytelling, identity, Asian-American heritage,women in television news, 9/11, marriage, motherhood, grief, resilience, curiosity, memoir, human connection and the power of words. It is also a reminder that sometimes the stories that make the biggest impact aren't the stories we thought we were going to tell. This episode features: Carol Lin’s journey from daughter of Chinese immigrants to network television journalist. The search for identity — and what it means to be seen through the eyes of others. Breaking news and 9/11: Lin reflects on covering some of the most consequential stories of her career. The pressure to prove yourself in a competitive world of television journalism. Being mistaken for Connie Chung — and the challenge of establishing her own identity and credentials. The power of curiosity and why asking questions is more important than making assumptions. The complicated relationship between journalism and personal life, including career, marriage and motherhood. Love and loss: the deeply personal story of Lin’s relationship with her late husband, Will Robinson. Writing “When News Breaks” and the courage required to tell an honest story about an imperfect relationship. Motherhood and legacy: why Lin wrote the memoir in part as a gift to her daughter. The importance of time — and the life-changing moments that divide our lives into “before” and “after.” The surprising power of memoir to help readers see their own lives in someone else’s story. Giving ourselves grace and refusing to let our worst mistakes define us. The power of words, storytelling and human connection. And finally, Randy asks...
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    39 mins
  • 226: Tony Rubleski KNOWS Mind Capture, Self-Talk, Resilience, Reinvention and the Voice Inside His Head

    226: Tony Rubleski KNOWS Mind Capture, Self-Talk, Resilience, Reinvention and the Voice Inside His Head
    Aug 25 2026
    What happens when you realize the life you thought you wanted no longer fits? In this thought-provoking and deeply personal episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, award-winning author, keynote speaker, marketing expert and thought leader Tony Rubleski joins Randall for a wide-ranging conversation about his latest book, DON’T QUIT, DO IT, and the lessons it offers about personal growth, mindset, resilience, reinvention, creativity, marketing, sales, and navigating life’s unexpected transitions. At the heart of the conversation is Tony’s concept of “mind capture”—the ability to stand out and earn attention in a world overwhelmed by information, social media, digital distractions and competing demands. Tony explains why attention has become one of our most valuable commodities and why focus may be more important—and more endangered—than ever. But this conversation quickly goes far beyond marketing. Tony and Randy explore the power of self-talk and the importance of making the voice inside your head an ally rather than an enemy. Tony discusses how setbacks, habits and daily choices shape our lives—and why structure can actually create freedom rather than restrict it. The conversation also becomes remarkably candid when Tony talks about his recovery from compulsive gambling and his experience with Gamblers Anonymous. He explains how learning to live “one day at a time” changed his relationship with risk and ultimately led him to embrace a different kind of risk-taking: betting on himself, his talents, his skills and his gifts. For entrepreneurs, business leaders, creatives and anyone who has ever said, “I don't want to be in sales,” Tony offers another powerful perspective: everyone is selling. Whether you're promoting a business, pitching an idea, interviewing for a job, building a relationship or simply communicating your value, persuasion is part of everyday life. Tony also identifies what he considers one of the biggest mistakes in modern marketing: being boring. In an age when audiences may give you only seconds of their attention, he argues that creativity, humor, surprise and authenticity can be powerful tools for earning “mind capture.” And then the conversation takes an unexpectedly personal turn. Randy opens up about being 64 and realizing that the hunger that once drove him may have changed. Rather than treating that realization as failure, Tony reframes it as part of aging, wisdom and discernment. The goal isn't necessarily to “grind” harder, but to find greater harmony—to become more selective about the people, projects, audiences and causes that deserve your time. Tony and Randy also discuss the importance of simplicity, slowing down, self-care and “plugging your soul in” in an increasingly noisy digital world. Tony shares simple ways to reconnect with what matters, from taking a walk and practicing gratitude to calling family, writing a thank-you note and deliberately creating moments away from technology. Perhaps most importantly, Tony talks about living the very lessons he writes about. Following the launch of his book, his own life underwent a major transition, including the end of a relationship and a move back to Michigan. Rather than pretending to have everything figured out, Tony explains why sometimes letting go of the future you imagined is necessary to make room for the life that actually comes next. This is ultimately a conversation about reinvention, resilience, purpose and staying open to what life still has to teach us. In this episode, Randall Kenneth Jones and Tony Rubleski discuss: • What “mind capture” means and why earning attention is increasingly difficult • The modern attention economy and the impact of social media and digital distraction • Why focus may be one of our most valuable—and threatened—resources • The power of positive self-talk and making your inner voice an ally • Why freedom without structure can become chaos • Tony’s journey through compulsive gambling recovery and Gamblers Anonymous • What it really means to “bet on yourself” • Why everyone is involved in sales, whether they realize it or not • Marketing, personal branding and the danger of being boring • How humor and creativity can capture attention • Why adults laugh far less than children—and why that matters • Finding motivation and purpose later in life • Reinvention, aging and changing definitions of success • Why simplicity can become more important as we get older • Learning to let go of a life that no longer serves you • Managing information overload in the age of AI • How to “plug your soul in” every day • The importance of relationships, gratitude and human connection • Why it's okay not to know everything • Learning from setbacks rather than pretending they don't happen • The value of remaining a student of life Tony's final answer to Randy’s signature question—“What do ...
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    34 mins
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