The Kvetching Professor, New Paltz, NY (2024)

01/07/2020

While we are away finding new items to consider and kvetch over, please review the full list of episodes found here: https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/

Mark Sherman is a Renaissance soul, a guy with so many interests that he's never made it to the top in anything. Got a PhD in Psychology and taught it for 25 years, but always preferred being funny to anything else. As "The Kvetching Professor" he'll have you laughing, but learning at the same time.

12/21/2019

Coming soon. More Kvetching ... I bet.

10/21/2019

While the centerpiece of is humorous, there is a serious message here. In America today, girls are getting encouragement but boys are not. Our society will do best when boys are encouraged as well.

This is an episode from season 3 in April. It's a goodie.
Check out my other 74 episodes, each with a specific topic and take.

https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/realmen

While the centerpiece of this episode is humorous, there is a serious message here as well. And in the introduction, I definitely get serious as I talk about issues concerning boys in America today. Girls are getting all kinds of encouragement, but boys are not, and yet I think our society will do b...

10/17/2019

In this episode I take a lighthearted poke at some mottos of companies, colleges and countries. If you think about it, mottos are all around us. Many are quite inspiring, like Nike’s “Just Do It.” Others are a bit less so, like KFC’s “Finger-Lickin’ Good,” or the state of Michigan’s “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” I mean let’s be honest. How many of us are truly seeking a pleasant peninsula? http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/mottos

In this episode I take a lighthearted poke at some mottos of companies, colleges and countries. If you think about it, mottos are all around us. Many are quite inspiring, like Nike’s “Just Do It.” Others are a bit less so, like KFC’s “Finger-Lickin’ Good,” or the state of Michiga...

10/14/2019

This is my most popular episode to date. If you are interested in attracting women, here you go! https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/how-to-attract-women

In this premiere episode of "The Kvetching Professor," come listen in as Professor Mark Sherman shares humorous suggestions for attracting women, with some wisdom sprinkled here and there too. Learn from someone who's been married for almost 48 years ... in a row ... to the same woman!

10/13/2019

Though texting has made speech unnecessary, some of us still enjoy this antiquated means of communication. But sometimes the problem is starting a conversation. In this episode of The Kvetching Professor, you’ll learn how to do this! It’s all in fun, though, so I wouldn’t advise doing most of what I suggest here. :) http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/conversation

Though texting has made speech unnecessary, some of us still enjoy this antiquated means of communication. But sometimes the problem is starting a conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn how to do this! And it doesn’t involve alcohol. It’s all in fun, though, so I wouldn’t advise doing m...

10/10/2019

A day without a kvetch is like a pet owner without a pet. Listen in as we cover ground on how to start a conversation ... even if alcohol is not involved. Enjoy. https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/conversation

Though texting has made speech unnecessary, some of us still enjoy this antiquated means of communication. But sometimes the problem is starting a conversation. In this episode, you’ll learn how to do this! And it doesn’t involve alcohol. It’s all in fun, though, so I wouldn’t advise doing m...

10/09/2019

Take a break from quality time with this six minute fun one called "Songs NOT to Play at Your Wedding": http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/songs-not-to-play-at-your-wedding

In this episode, The Kvetching Professor talks about some songs you would certainly NOT want played for your first dance right after you’ve said, “I do.” You know, songs like "Who's Sorry Now?" and “Gonna Get Along Without Ya Now.” Of course, if you’re not sure this is really the person ...

10/09/2019

What does it mean to kvetch? I address that on the episode called "Some Fun Thoughts". http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/funthoughts

After a brief discussion of the meaning of “kvetching,” and how annoying optimistic people can be, the Kvetching Professor makes some humorous observations on life - including the basic principle of child-rearing, and also why we need professional apologizers.

10/08/2019

If you don't laugh at what bugs you, then the bugs win. https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/peeves

Join the Kvetching Professor as he kvetches about "pet peeves" ... no, not talking about things your pets may do that bother you. These are things people do that he, and no doubt others, find annoying – starting with drivers who don’t use their directional signals, or put them on after they’ve...

10/03/2019

Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. Check out my take on how to deal with relatives: http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/rules-about-relatives

The late George Burns said, “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family ... in another city.” You can’t beat George Burns, but in this episode, you’ll get the Kvetching Professor’s take on how to deal with relatives, because, as Burns implied, it’s not all roses ...

10/03/2019

Kvetching Professor Fans, do you kvetch? What are some topics you often find yourself kvetching about?

09/30/2019

Three seasons are in the books for . Now you have access to 75 episodes of insight and . Stay tuned for Season 4, which starts in October! http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/
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Mark Sherman is a Renaissance soul, a guy with so many interests that he's never made it to the top in anything. Got a PhD in Psychology and taught it for 25 years, but always preferred being funny to anything else. As "The Kvetching Professor" he'll have you laughing, but learning at the same time.

09/26/2019

Family time is the focus of next week so no new show, but Season 4 of The Kvetching Professor begins in October. In the meantime make sure you have checked out the past 3 seasons (75... yes, 75 episodes) fully! http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/

Mark Sherman is a Renaissance soul, a guy with so many interests that he's never made it to the top in anything. Got a PhD in Psychology and taught it for 25 years, but always preferred being funny to anything else. As "The Kvetching Professor" he'll have you laughing, but learning at the same time.

09/23/2019

In this new episode of I first talk about how there are potentials for humor all around us constantly – in what we think, see, and hear. So for the professional in the comedy biz, his or her workweek is never done. Of course, for the rest of us, it’s fun to notice funny stuff and hear people laugh when we share it. Hope this episode gives you at least a chuckle or two, if not a full-fledged guffaw. http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/snippets

In this episode I first talk about how there are potentials for humor all around us constantly – in what we think, see, and hear. So for the professional in the comedy biz, his or her workweek is never done. Of course, for the rest of us, it’s fun to notice funny stuff and hear people laugh when...

09/19/2019

Here is an amusing one! This episode of The Kvetching Professor originally aired in December of last year. If you missed it, check it out now! In this episode I think about what my autobiographical novel might be like as compared to Jack Kerouac’s classic On the Road. My book would be Staying Home, and rather than writing beautifully about the excitement of wild cross-country trips, I’d describe such thrills as going from the bedroom to the kitchen and back again. :) http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/staying-home

In this episode I think about what my autobiographical novel might be like as compared to Jack Kerouac’s classic On the Road. My book would be Staying Home, and rather than writing beautifully about the excitement of wild cross-country trips, I’d describe such thrills as going from the bedroom t...

09/16/2019

On this new episode of , a shout-out to Jordan Peterson for his "12 Rules for Life," then my proposal for a very different kind of book, which tells you how to be more discontent. Why yourself out trying to be ? https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/discontent

After a shout-out to Jordan Peterson for his book, "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos," I talk about my own proposal for a very different kind of self-help book. Mine will tell you how to be more discontent in life. For example, I urge readers not to do meditation or yoga. Why stress yourself....

09/11/2019

Since this is back to school season, here is an episode of called Teacher Stories. Enjoy! http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/teacher

I admire the teaching profession, and I remember many of my teachers – some terrific ones, and some not so terrific. We all have our teacher stories, and here are a few of mine: a grammar school teacher who used behavioral principles all wrong, an unforgettable third grade substitute teacher, and ...

09/09/2019

this week starts with why is valuable. Then I share a piece I wrote over 20 years ago. While humorous, it was way ahead of its time in its commentary on , , and traditional .
https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/byeshrink
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This episode starts off with some serious stuff about why therapy is so valuable. What I read in the second half of the episode is something I wrote more than 20 years ago, and while I wrote it with humor, it was way ahead of its time in its commentary on feminism, men, and traditional masculinity.....

09/09/2019

Check back here for tomorrow's new episode entitled: Saying So Long to Your Shrink!

09/02/2019

is great but it has its pitfalls – the biggest is the stuff we say. In this episode of , learn how lines like “Who’s that?” can get you into trouble & how the word “honey” is sometimes not so sweet. libsyn - liberated syndication https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/minefields

Marriage is great. (I’ve been married a long time and I’m a big fan). But I recognize that it has its pitfalls – and the biggest is the stuff we say. In this episode you’ll learn how lines like “Who’s that?” can get you into big trouble. And how the word “honey” is sometimes not so...

08/31/2019

New episode coming Monday entitled: Marital Minefields! You won't want to miss it.

08/30/2019

In going through the piles of stuff I’ve saved over the years, I came across the “little black book” I bought when I was 16 years old, so I could write in the names and phone numbers of girls I hoped I might go out with. I kept this little book going for three or four years. In this episode I talk about a few of the girls I did go out with, and one who had an exclamation mark next to her name - but whom I can’t remember at all. http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/blackbook

In going through the piles of stuff I’ve saved over the years, I came across the “little black book” I bought when I was 16 years old, so I could write in the names and phone numbers of girls I hoped I might go out with. I kept this little book going for three or four years. In this episode I ...

08/27/2019

On this short episode of I discuss what means, how annoying people can be, the basic principle of child-rearing, why we need professional apologizers, and more fun thoughts!

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http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/funthoughts

After a brief discussion of the meaning of “kvetching,” and how annoying optimistic people can be, the Kvetching Professor makes some humorous observations on life - including the basic principle of child-rearing, and also why we need professional apologizers.

08/22/2019

All 70 episodes of The Kvetching Professor can be found at: http://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/ Let me know what have been your favorites so far!

Mark Sherman is a Renaissance soul, a guy with so many interests that he's never made it to the top in anything. Got a PhD in Psychology and taught it for 25 years, but always preferred being funny to anything else. As "The Kvetching Professor" he'll have you laughing, but learning at the same time.

08/21/2019

Shout out of appreciation to Shawna Mae of Shawna Graham Covers for the podcast logo. I have been using it since the show started. It fits me and my branding perfectly!

08/19/2019

Aren't happy with the 2020 candidates? I feel it is my patriotic duty to announce my candidacy! In this week's new episode of the , I share why I’d make the best choice. My slogan: “Isn’t it time we had a in the ?” Tune in on libsyn - liberated syndication here: https://thekvetchingprofessor.libsyn.com/hatring

No one I know is really happy with the choice of presidential candidates right now, so I feel it is my patriotic duty to announce my candidacy! In this episode I do that, and tell why I’d make the best choice in 2020. My campaign slogan will be “Isn’t it time we had a psychologist in the White...