On The Fly

About On The Fly

A smidgen of history, a dash of culture - a minute dedicated to making you smile.

Publisher

Patrick Ball

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2020

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

412 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   On Becoming Real

   Old shoes, friendships, and books improve with wear. New books have crisp corners and unbent spines, while old ones have traveled through time, touched by people who may no longer be around to share their discoveries. Discover the lessons from The Velventeen Rabbit.

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   The Gopher Problem & the High Powered Solution

   While visiting L.L.Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine, I had a conversation with a couple in the Hunting Department that made me roll my eyes and laugh.

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   The Rhythm of the Woodpecker

   Vista’s mornings start with a thick, gray marine layer from the coast, giving everything a damp, muffled feel. Around 4:30 a.m., driveways are packed with commuters either sleeping or stumbling to showers, clinging to their last moments of peace before work. I’m more laid-back.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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