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Topical BrainstormGrit: Chapter 1West Point admissions, spelling bees, the ability to keep going after failure, talent vs. hard work. This and more in today's episode.2023-07-2624 min
Topical BrainstormGrit: IntroWe're back! The men provide a life update from the past few months and introduce the new book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth2023-07-1210 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - EpilogueThe bald men wrap up Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell!2023-05-3122 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 9On this episode, the men discuss education in America and how our culture might be working against our kids.2023-05-2125 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 8Today the men discuss the lingual advantage that Chinese has over English when it relates to math.2023-03-2022 minTopical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 7On this installment the men talk about who is responsible for understanding during communication. Is it the communicator or the one being communicated too? It may depend on your culture.2023-03-1018 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 6On this episode the men explore the concept of a "Culture of Honor" and how the cultures that existed hundreds of years ago still hold influence over cultures and individuals today.2023-02-2819 minTopical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 5Who is Joe Flom? On this episode the baldies discuss how bad circumstances can turn into a good situation in the long run.2023-02-1824 minTopical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 4In this episode, the men discuss the problems with being a genius and how it doesn't always translate into what people may think of as conventional success.2023-02-0819 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 3Is being a genius all it's cracked up to be? How important is IQ? What's your take on Affirmative Action? The men struggle mightily with these questions on today's episode.2023-01-1923 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 2Do you really need 10,000 hours of practice to become truly great at any particular skill? Do certain slivers of time prove to be more opportunistic than others? This and more on today's episode!2023-01-0919 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - Chapter 1What is the Matthew Effect? And how does it affect success in sports, but more importantly the way children are treated in schools? In this episode, the men seek answers to those questions and more.2022-12-2927 min
Topical BrainstormOutliers: The Story of Success - IntroNew Book! Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. We are going to discover and discuss the hidden factors behind success. 2022-12-1914 min
Topical BrainstormCreativity INC. Part 5In this episode, the men wrap up the book Creativity, INC. by Ed Catmull of Pixar. And debate over which of the 26 current Pixar movies is best.2022-12-0932 min
Topical BrainstormCreativity INC. Part 4Do you want to know how to get quality feedback from your employees? In addition, learn how certain Pixar ideals brought Disney Animation Studios back to it's former glory.2022-10-1236 minTopical BrainstormCreativity INC. Part 3On todays episode, the men discuss Ed Catmull's ideas for continued learning and broadening your view during the creative process.2022-09-2650 min
Topical BrainstormCreativity INC. Part 2Do you want your own Braintrust? How do you overcome fear of failure? How do you handle change? Is hindsight 20/20 or 50/50? Bonus: What to do with an ugly baby. All that and more in this episode right here.2022-08-2044 minTopical BrainstormCreativity INC. Part 1Today, the beautiful men discuss some ideas on how to manage a creative team and the importance of integrity. 2022-07-1838 min
Topical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part VIThe bearded men discuss the advanced techniques for building habits as they wrap up the review of the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.2022-06-0143 minTopical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part VMake it satisfying! Today the dudes discuss the fourth and final law of habit building 2022-05-2341 min
Topical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part IVMake it Easy. On this episode, the men discuss ways to make good habits easy, and bad habits more difficult. 2022-05-1643 minTopical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part IIIThe second law of habit building, make it attractive. Today the bald men discuss how to make your habits more attractive and the evolutionary background to the many habits we have. 2022-05-0946 min
Topical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part IIThe first law of habit building (breaking): Make it Obvious (Invisible). The men discuss ways to use this law to work on the habits they want to develop.2022-05-0245 minTopical BrainstormAtomic Habits Part IToday the Beards discuss the difference between habits goals and discuss their journeys to develop better habits.2022-04-2643 min
Topical BrainstormUntethered Soul Part 5On this episode, the men discuss the final part of "The Untethered Soul" and do their best to make sense of the wisdom of Michael A. Singer2022-03-0744 minTopical BrainstormUntethered Soul Part 4On this episode the baldies discuss how to be comfortable outside of your comfort zone. 2022-02-1429 min
Topical BrainstormUntethered Soul Part 3The baldies discuss how to free yourself from free and live life to the fullest.2022-02-0743 minTopical BrainstormUntethered Soul Part 2The Beards discuss how to just stay open and keep positive.2022-01-3043 minTopical BrainstormUntethered Soul Part 1New Book! The men discuss how to stop hearing so many voices in their heads.2022-01-1828 minTopical BrainstormYou Raised 3 Great Kids!The bald bearded and beautiful invite Christian's mother on this week to help them better understand women!2022-01-0151 min
Topical BrainstormHow to Keep her Happy ForeverThe men discuss the final chapter of "The Man's Guide to Women". How to keep the women you have come to love happy for the long run.2021-09-1631 min
Topical BrainstormFatherhoodToday, the men discuss the effects that a child has on your relationship and the immense effect that a father can have on their child.2021-08-0729 minTopical BrainstormCohabitation vs. MarriageWhen should you marry her? Is she the right one? Is marriage even right for you? Today the beautiful men discuss these questions!2021-07-2040 min
Topical Brainstorm'Cause you gotta have friends!On this episode, the baldies discuss research and life experience about the importance of women having close friends and being social.2021-06-1926 minTopical BrainstormDo Your Legs Hurt During Shopping Trips??Today the Bald and Bearded discuss the evolutionary reasons for shopping and why it takes so long! Kylie guest stars and has some great input on the subject.... enjoy 2021-06-1243 minTopical BrainstormHow to ConflictToday the Bearded Beautiful men discuss how to handle conflict with your special lady!2021-05-2624 min
Topical BrainstormBe the PorcupineIn this episode the bearded baldies tackle the big one: Making Love to your Woman.2021-04-1944 min
Topical BrainstormHow to Know if They are The OneGaret's sister, Rylee, joins us to discuss pheromones, first kisses and how to know if someone is THE one.2021-03-1840 minTopical BrainstormIS SHE CRAZY??Today the bearded men discuss the red flags to look for in women. You might be her prince now but if you're not careful, you might find that you will soon fall from grace.2021-03-1230 min
Topical BrainstormPower of Pheromones & that First KissToday, the baldies discover the science of smell in attraction and just how much women will remember about that first kiss.2021-02-2740 minTopical BrainstormWhat's up with Dating Apps?Today we Have our friend Emily here with us to talk about how to act on dating apps, and first dates. Don't miss this weeks episode!2021-02-1945 min
Topical BrainstormHow to Ace the First DateToday, the baldies talk about how to make the most of any first interaction, and any first dates that results from those interactions.2021-02-1240 minTopical BrainstormWhat are the Signals?Today the Beautiful, somewhat symmetrically challenged, bald men discuss the signals men and women use to let each other know they are interested in conversation. How you react could determine where that conversation leads!2021-02-0235 min
Topical BrainstormWhy are you the way that you are?On this episode the bearded men officially welcome their first star guest! Kylie joins us to answer questions about women that arose from the first two chapters of "Man's Guide to Women" by John and Julie Gottman.2021-01-2350 minTopical BrainstormWhy is She Different than You??Today the bald, bearded beautiful men seek to deepen their understanding of the minds of women by learning about their rhythmic cycles and the difference between how men and women feel fear, 2021-01-1934 min
Topical BrainstormWhat do women really want?Today, the men kick off season 2 by discussing the first chapter of their new book "Man's guide to Women" by John and Julie Gottman. What do women really want? What are their two main complaints? Listen to find out!2021-01-1148 minTopical BrainstormOur Next Book!Today the bald and bearded discuss our favorite points from How to Win Friends and Influence People. We also talk about our next book and all the fun that will come along with it.2021-01-0237 min
Topical BrainstormGive out Reputations to be Lived up toIn the season finale, the bald and bearded men discuss ways to encourage others to improve and make them happy to accomplish things you need done (in a non-manipulative way).2020-12-2140 min
Topical BrainstormDon't give Orders, give Suggestions!On this episode, the men discuss the importance of not being bossy, and instead finding ways to give nice suggestions to influence people.2020-12-1443 min
Topical BrainstormAlways start with a Sincere ComplimentThe baldies discuss the way to correct others and give criticism without being resented.2020-12-0730 minTopical BrainstormEveryone Likes Noble MotivesToday the baldies discuss how to appeal to what everyone likes, making our ideas interesting, and last ditch efforts on how to motivate people!2020-11-3043 min
Topical BrainstormSincerely search for Common GroundToday the balding beardies discuss the importance of being sympathetic towards others' viewpoints and opinions.2020-11-2049 min
Topical BrainstormDon't do all the Work YourselfThis time the beards discuss how to get the other person to do the talking and come up with the ideas.2020-11-1334 min
Topical BrainstormYes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes and yes.Today we discuss the power of yes, the socratic method, and not much more.2020-11-0734 min
Topical BrainstormDrop O' HoneyToday the baldies discuss how to begin any interaction with a sweet touch.2020-10-1833 minTopical BrainstormWhen You're Wrong, You're WrongToday the beautiful men discuss the best way to be wrong.2020-10-1238 min
Topical BrainstormHow to Make EnemiesThis time around the beards discuss how to make enemies. Oh wait, how NOT to make enemies. My bad.2020-09-2637 minTopical BrainstormHow to Win an ArgumentToday the bearded, beautiful men who happen to be bald discuss the ultimate way of winning an argument!2020-09-1944 min
Topical BrainstormMake People Feel ImportantIn this episode the bearded baldies discuss the benefits of making people feel important.2020-09-0842 minTopical BrainstormAre You a Good Conversationalist?Today the well-bearded yet hairless men discuss how to become someone that other people want to talk to.2020-08-3149 min
Topical BrainstormSay My NameThe Beautiful, Bald and Bearded men talk about the importance of addressing people by their name.2020-08-2143 minTopical BrainstormEverything starts with a smileToday the power of a simple smile is discussed between the beautiful, bald and bearded men.2020-08-1039 minTopical BrainstormFriendship is what really mattersOn this episode the bald and the bearded discuss the benefits of becoming genuinely interested in other people.2020-08-0733 minTopical BrainstormGive the people what they wantToday the Beautiful the Bald and the Bearded discuss how to get your way without being superficial or manipulative.2020-08-0337 minTopical Brainstorm"The Big Secret of Dealing with people"Today the Bearded men discuss the biggest secret to dealing with people.2020-07-3133 minTopical BrainstormDon't Criticize, Condemn, or ComplainToday we discussed the first chapter of How to Win Friends and Influence People.2020-07-2649 min