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Fresh Catch 2.0Some Names Fit PerfectlySend us a textIf you like the zig-zag pacing of improv conversation, this episode is for you. In an act of brave vulnerability David disclosed his pain from being kicked out of Sunday school while paying a great deal of respect to the teacher who did it. Being the gigglers we are, we found it hard to ignore how well the SS teacher's name fit. And as the boys who caught a glimpse of shirtless David mowing can testify (if called upon), we know a lot about things that don't fit.2025-07-1026 minFresh Catch 2.0Gentle InterventionsSend us a textAdd this episode to your Helpful file. Have you been in rooms like David uncomfortably endured in a recent Great Clips experience? His skilled hair-stylist lacked read-the-room-awareness or a voice that didn't make his skin crawl. Intervention was needed. So we unpacked it. And we probed how new grandpa David's son gently corrected his clumsy baby-holding skills. Intervention well done.2025-06-1929 minFresh Catch 2.0Tap the Brakes, MammaSend us a textWe explore the unvarnished grist of life in our podcast. Loyal listeners have heard much about St Betsy, David's wife. She's a long-suffering woman who embraced the calling to be a moral compass. Too often she's been pressed into the thankless role of reminding Comedy Boy about where true north is. If you're at all sympathetic to her burden, you may wince a bit about the very fresh text David sent an hour before we hit record. Plz join us in prayer: "Lord, double Betsy's grace portion today…for David's sake."2025-05-2928 minFresh Catch 2.0The Parking Space Throw DownSend us a textIf you listen regularly to our podcast you know that it's not uncommon for Dr Dave to serve as David's therapist or host his confessions. It seems like a good thing to do. We all should look for low hanging fruit where at least one person is helped. In today's episode we explored David's recent confrontation while parking in a location familiar to the lowlife underbelly culture of Huntington: Patel's convenience store. We hope you don't grow disdain for David over what you hear but, if you do, be forewarned. He's not afraid...2025-04-2427 minFresh Catch 2.0Whispers in the BasementSend us a textPlease don't become gruff with us, loyal Freshies. We know we're a day late in posting this episode. But, as David explains in hushed tones from the sanctity of his basement, his house has been invaded, er, swarmed upon, no… ENRICHED by eight brothers who have massive drywalling skills. The whispers were due to David's desire not to say anything disrespectful about the culture of those doing beautiful work under his roof. On the other hand, Dr Dave felt very free to challenge David to get outside his comfort zone and become relational wh...2025-03-2829 minFresh Catch 2.0Let's Keep This Between Us (Fetch the Spatula!)Send us a textIf you're new to the Freshie Fellowship you may not have caught on to what our seasoned loyal listeners already know. David is a bit of a narcissist. Dr. Dave may also suffer from S.A.S. (self-absorption syndrome), but he tends to mask it well. This episode caught the funny guy in an exceedingly whiny state. He needed a friend to unload on. Since St. Betsy's spatula reference cast her as a bit more unsympathetic than David needed, he turned to the podcast to share about his recent traumatizing visit to the...2025-03-0628 minFresh Catch 2.0Stool Sampling 101Send us a textThe episode began with a quick nod to the 50-year anniversary show of SNL, some time travel about old TV, and airing grievances about changes that make us crotchety old men. But David had something sticking in his craw…or he would soon. Left with an instructional mailer for his upcoming medical visit, David required a bit of reassurance. With Ed Sullivan's constipational posture and Archie Bunker's defiance of censors fresh in our minds, we dove in. Feel free to change your channel if you can figure out how. 2025-02-2030 minFresh Catch 2.0"Bird Seed Up-sale" - A Moral Dilemma?Send us a textPatience is a virtue. The Bible references this about 25 times. And David was a bit late to our scheduled recording time today because of an encounter at his local Tractor Supply store. Against the backdrop of this fresh experience (we deliver on the brand of our podcast name) — still breathless from the hustling irritation he was feeling — David invited Dr. Dave's moral critique. It led us into surprising territory. BTW, consider surprising your special Valentine tomorrow with a renamed body of water… it's trending.2025-02-1330 minFresh Catch 2.0Accountant vs. ComedianSend us a textOur episode today was fraught with distractions. We apologize. Dr. Dave's chair made sounds David imagined were from a human source. But the elephant in the room was David's appointment 15 minutes after our recording. To his credit, our brave little funny guy confessed his vulnerability and invited Dr. Dave to try and counsel him out of the state of dread David had as he anticipated the annual tax meeting with his accountant. If you giggle at David's expense, be sure to keep your receipts. 2025-02-0628 minFresh Catch 2.0Pranking St BetsySend us a textOur podcast was sailing along with a familiar cadence. We wondered aloud why and whether we might ever do a social media fast. We riffed on how RFK might be a good pin-up poster for good health in America but as a spokesman, we're getting mixed messages. Then David's wife sent him a text and we became 7th grade boys, giggling with glee about the messages David would send, receive, and read aloud while we recorded. David might have to do some marriage penance, but this was a generous Candid Camera gift for...2025-01-3032 minFresh Catch 2.0Headliners – David's Secret Crush?Send us a textPlease forgive the tease behind this episode's title. While we did pounce on up-to-the-minute headlines (Roger's advice), it seemed out of character for us to do so. In post-production reflection, Dr Dave could not help but wonder what was driving our comedian's pursuit. We invite our loyal and embarrassingly small audience to be armchair psychologists and consider whether we have just witnessed evidence of David's fantasy to BE a headliner in Vegas. If you're ever at the Huntington DQ, ask "Jot" -- he seems to know a lot.2025-01-1631 minFresh Catch 2.0Staging Events for ChristmasSend us a textThe day after might actually be too soon to declare that we've made it through another Christmas season. But for the sake of our podcast, we celebrated being mostly done. For example, we learned that David officially disinvited Karen Carpenter's holiday music from his listening experience before the 25th had even ended. We wondered aloud whether seasonal pageantry proves that church life is too event-centric. But David needs gigs, so we hope we're not too convincing. 2024-12-2630 minFresh Catch 2.0David UnzippedSend us a textIt all begins when we stand in our morning closets, selecting how to present ourselves to the world on any given day. For whatever reason, David felt like showing a bit of skin during this episode, and his unzipped exposure led us to fondly remember the Bee Gees and disco days. During a rare podcast recorded a mere hours before David earns a living doing a comedy gig, we treated our time as his professional warm-up act. 2024-12-0530 minFresh Catch 2.0"Hello" Odell - is it my birthday?Send us a textIf you prefer your podcasts to jump around a bit, this one's for you. We advanced the theory that comedians benefit from being overweight or slightly un-handsome. We got confused about how to pronounce a British singer's name. We called out David's (once) good friend from the humor industry, Andrew Stanley, for being a botoxer. And after hearing about David's latest adventures with his aging dad, we may have agreed to lie about Pappy's birthday is OK. Be careful. This episode may border on being helpful to listeners in tough times.2024-09-1931 minFresh Catch 2.0"What seems to be the problem?"Send us a textLoyal FC2.0 listeners have come to expect scattershot ramblings from the Davidic duo. Today's episode was a transfixation. It's like we were swept away, caught up in irresistible conversation that — if we were all in a room together — would have made total sense. If seeing is believing then you'd better believe that David's nose repair job was worth talking about. The whole time. Endlessly. It was a like a verbal hard massage. Enjoy … at David's expense. 2024-07-1831 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Moral Reckoning at Pizza HutSend us a textWe started this episode with plenty of self-congratulations. It needed to be done and, frankly, we're not sure we'll get it from anyone else. But David came to our cackle-fest with a troubled heart. He needed to unburden himself. So, he told a story, inviting Dr Dave (first of all) and Freshies (next) to render judgement about whether he should be condemned or appreciated for how he responded to a heartfelt heart-tale when the personal pan pizza arrived.2024-06-2032 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Hoist Chair ProposalSend us a textIt became apparent during the course of this unrehearsed episode that David deserved recognition for his unusually advanced empathy. It revealed itself in the time he made available on Easter Sunday evening to his trans neighbor. And though he's not one to toot his own horn (he'll happily toot yours!), the level of care he's offered St Betsy while she recovers from surgery has been so imaginative it's hard to categorize. Nonetheless, Dr Dave sought to commend the unusual gift he is to those around him…no matter how it makes them feel. 2024-04-0432 minFresh Catch 2.0Our Own SpectrumSend us a textUnfortunately for loyal Florida listener, Paul Coy, we confounded his well-deserved shout out (a 3 hour drive to hear David entertain!) by loving the sound of our own voices. Dr Dave had trouble NOT impersonating Steve from "Love on the Spectrum" and David was trapped in his Fargo dialect. At least we didn't drop the F-bomb. Yet.2024-02-2931 min
Deans Counsel30: Lil Mills (Texas) on Becoming Dean Via an Interim AppointmentOn this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Ken Kring and Dave Ikenberry speak with Lillian Mills, an internationally renowned expert in tax and accounting, who serves as dean of The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, a leading business school in one of the country’s largest public research institutions.With a much deserved reputation as a top-ranked scholar; an inspiring and committed strategic leader; and an award-winning educator and champion for instructional innovation in multiple, diverse settings, Lil speaks with authority on such topics as:•...2024-02-0236 minDeans Counsel20: Joe White (Illinois/Michigan) on The "Human-ness" of Being DeanA podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSEL-On this episode of Deans Counsel, moderators Jim Ellis and Ken Kring speak with Joe White, President Emeritus of the University of Illinois system and Dean Emeritus of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Given his decades-long history as a leader in both academia and the corporate world, Joe is especially qualified to speak about just about anything relating to the "privilege of leadership," and covers much of it this conversation. Notable topics in...2023-09-1538 minFresh Catch 2.0Neighbor Cindy Bat-Brooms David's BedroomSend us a textAn episode's title seldom captures the wide-range of frolic loyal pod-heads can enjoy. We only hope we don't bury the lead. In the truest sense of "Fresh" and "Catch", we hear David breathlessly share a 9 hour-old story of a bat-in-his-bedroom encounter. As if in trauma aftershock, he was openly processing what happened and a bit shaken up by St. Betsy's threats to leave him. Can we extend a little grace for his raw, no-filter reporting?2023-08-2431 minFresh Catch 2.0Barbie, IBS & AI PoetrySend us a textWe sometimes wonder if listeners experience our 30 minute episodes flying by as quickly as we do when we laugh practically non-stop through our conversation. Today, even as Dr Dave was fishing for a little empathy about his stumble-bum injury, it was clear that David had a listener's gift to share. Dr Ron Coffey asked Artificial Intelligence to generate a poem about FC2.0. Apparently he fed the system info with a tad bit of bias. Much like the writers of Barbie must have done…according to David's movie review.2023-07-2731 minFresh Catch 2.0Grandpa Does the GrittySend us a textDavid's stories about his aging father, affectionally known to Freshies as "Pappy", often make us giggle and squirm at the same time. We love the raw inhibition. We expect his unpredictability. We can't wait to hear about where David finds the mess, not IF there's a mess to clean up. As it turns out, some of these endearing qualities are attractive to both of us who share the Fellowship of David. Like trying to do The Gritty.2023-07-2030 minDeans Counsel14: David Blackwell (Kentucky) on Transitioning from Dean to ProvostA podcast for deans and academic leadership.DEANS COUNSELJames Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com--EPISODE 14: David Blackwell (Kentucky) on Transitioning from...2023-06-2335 minFresh Catch 2.0Shout Out to the Shirtless Guys (please…we can't hear)Send us a textBeing on vacation or in the DR usually means near-the-beach conditions for David's Zoom connection. Today's Florida location was no exception. Under the pretense of needing to "steady his camera" – David peeled off his shirt at the outset. Well…(dramatic, Chant Thompson-like pause)…when we can hear one another (wives dispute this) we enjoy a conversational podcast that's free-flowing. But some things we see can't be ignored. An agenda was born for today's episode as soon as David embraced his off-the-shoulder look. Dr Dave joined the shirtless parade, palmetto bugs applauded, and at least...2023-05-1131 minFresh Catch 2.0Self-AmusementSend us a textSometimes our podcast is recorded from remote locations that are cool. David has been on a beach in the Dominican Republic and Dr Dave has been gazing at Pikes Peak while we Zoom. If this episode feels like listeners are an afterthought because David is in a truck stop parking lot on the way to something really important…well…we're sorry. And maybe - just maybe - we repent. At least we'll talk about stuff that made us wonder if we should repent and then we agreed to repent. Don't judge.2023-04-1332 minFresh Catch 2.0Hotel Room EtiquetteSend us a textThis episode had a grunginess to it. Sorry. Our visual connection while recording was a bit unsettling, though we celebrated the shared casual space we enjoy in an audio-only podcast. But David's long road trip has him taking liberties with his hotel room accommodations that Dr Dave felt led to rebuke. He might have been too judge-y. To come full circle, if the "Buddy Award" that David (almost) enjoyed as a Lincoln School volunteer wasn't special enough, we may be able to join Comfort Inn housekeeping to pick up on why it was...2023-03-3031 minFresh Catch 2.0"You broke the treadmill!" (Relax, Nadean…)Send us a textDavid's new mic quality emboldened us. We bravely spoke of Punxsutawney Phil, and wondered aloud about what a meeting with Mephibosheth might look like. (Does Groundhog Day exasperate farmers?) By stretching our pronunciation muscles, this episode helped prep David for comedy in Portlandia. Since his words, especially, come back to haunt him, we decided to articulate well. This strategy also serves the relaxation needs of our listeners. We were chill. After all, you never know when the pity and disgust of a treadmill repairman might incite you to farmer-friendly roadkill.2023-02-0231 minFresh Catch 2.0LIFE CHURCH: Your Prayers Were AnsweredSend us a textOne of the great mysteries of life is how little we know about the way prayers grow tipping points of change. But it's sure to fun to imagine we can trace how these cause-and-effect connections work. Today's episode was a celebration in hearing ourselves talk. Clearly. David's expensive Yedi microphone finally delivered the audio quality he paid for months ago. Shout out to Nick Wilson of Life Church; we recorded from their studio home. That's when we realized they had probably been praying for ways to draw David into their orbit...2023-01-1230 minFresh Catch 2.0Grovel…Gargle…GravelSend us a textThere is no denying that this episode might be painful for listeners. David's otherwise pleasant voice got walloped by some seasonal bug. But he's a seasoned performer, and the show must go on…even when we're not making a buck to record FC2.0. If you like watching Yellowstone, you might enjoy David's John Dutton impersonation. And no one will like Dr Dave's version of that female cowhand who composts her every word.2022-12-2931 minFresh Catch 2.0Regrettable Public PerformancesSend us a textDavid is on the cusp of doing a comedy gig in Sarasota for a largely Amish-Mennonite crowd who will have just enjoyed a huge luncheon feast. While we swapped stories about the epic bombs both of us have delivered in front of large audiences, it felt like the truest undercurrent of this episode was to fortify David's heart for Sunday's upcoming challenge among those who "laugh internally." And BTW, please don't let Dr Dave's seasonally-sick, scary-deep voice ruin your own festive Christmas mood.2022-12-0135 min
True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary PeopleEpisode 15. Author David DeanAs a law enforcement officer, he has seen many things. So what happens when he writes short stories based on law enforcement? They become award winners. Join me as I talk to author. David Dean on this episode of True Crime in Authors. Get David Deans Book Tomorrows DeadGenuis Bookshttps://geniusbookpublishing.com/products/tomorrows-dead?variant=39958796402787VISIT THE SHOWS SPONSOR KATScreations614 use code TRUECRIME10 for 10% Discoounthttps://www.etsy.com/shop/KATScreations614?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1270826949CHECK OUT MY OTHER PODCAST A DAY WITH CRIMESPREAKERhttps...2022-11-2929 minFresh Catch 2.0Unlikely Worship SongsSend us a textIn Dr Dave's temporary youth pastor responsibilities he scrambles for creative ways to help kids. Idea testing is a crucial part of that process; David offered savvy insights about why deconstructing Bruno Mars' Uptown Funk might not be the way to go. Then he jumped into a wondrous riff about how a famed British naturalist might narrate the movements of two students seeking their evangelistic prey among cafeteria classmates. All in all, a pretty good episode on the eve of David's titanium neck infusion. 2022-10-1333 minFresh Catch 2.0Mind Manipulation TipsSend us a textIn this episode of FC 2.0, David proudly brought his own research discoveries into the conversation. He confessed that his purpose was to work magically hidden tricks of influence on Dr Dave. (Curiously, David had not reckoned with the fact that a secretive manipulation agenda might actually lose its advantage when it becomes publicly disclosed on a podcast, even one with less listener-traffic than an 8-year old's lemonade-stand.) Our frolicking conversation convinced us we can now help waitresses secure bigger tips. Stay tuned…2022-10-0633 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Best Buy-Pass ExperienceSend us a textCan you remember a time when you anticipated an amazing, long-awaited breakthrough? Research has shown that the joy in such expectation soars almost as high as the actual experience might deliver. Of course, most of us vividly recall when those hopes were dashed in disappointment because what we worked so hard for simply didn't come to fruition. This week's episode captures the angst of David's crushing realization that his Best Buy shopping adventure has not (yet) delivered the sound quality he's dreamed about for FC 2.0. If you're in Huntington, Indiana, and have 5 minutes...2022-09-2931 minFresh Catch 2.0Neighborly Sweat vs Podcasting SweatSend us a textWe survived a disruption in the wifi meta-verse to deliver this podcast to our loyal listeners. But this effort was not without some strain, however under appreciated it is by funny David. Perhaps he luxuriates in a continuous expectation of Green Room privilege as is befitting a paid entertainer. At any rate, what he does with his sweatiness contrasts with Dr Dave's post-production burdens. Here's hoping that David's long-suffering neighbor can continue to adjust her lawn-mowing schedule according to when we decide to record. There's a potential hug awaiting as compensation. Or condensation…2022-09-2234 minFresh Catch 2.0Rude Neighbors?Send us a textThis episode provoked painful self-discovery, courtesy of David's neighbor. She innocently mowed her lawn while our one-armed comedian podcasted. How could she not know that David – camped on his deck with his extravagant smart phone plugged into his ears – was trying to record something funny and worthwhile for worldwide distribution? Our complaints soon expanded. How insensitive for the train engineer to blow his whistle as he rumbled through town! What disgust as David's Pappy stripped off his aged jeans for a birthday suit plunge into the hot tub! CONCLUSION: The world rudel...2022-09-1532 minFresh Catch 2.0When Heaven GigglesSend us a textFirst things first. It's David's birthday and it was pure delight to share 32 minutes on this precious day of celebration with the entire FC2.0 pod-family. Unfortunately, David has lately been experiencing a bit of angst over some aging processes. So some of what happened on today's episode was Dr Dave consoling the birthday boy. Even more unfortunately (for our comedian), Dr Dave was less inclined to offer empathy than make sure we had a fun conversation that included "Jesus" as the best Freudian slip of all. 2022-08-2532 minFresh Catch 2.0Tubing - It's Not Always a Lake FrolicSend us a textAt the outset, we have a prayer request for our loyal FC2.0 listeners. David has a pinched nerve that keeps his left arm at penguin gesture height. For an active comedian who depends on the full range of bodily movement for his laugh (and $$) generation, this is a real concern. As it turns out, the needed MRI in a confining tube was an even greater concern. Thankfully, it wasn't off limits. Feel free to join the fun and giggle at David's expense.2022-08-1833 minFresh Catch 2.0The Art of the Hum SnubSend us a textIt's only because we love our listeners that we're willing to put our painful moments to good use. When David took Pappy to the airport last week, the short conversation got hummed away. Maybe you've hummified a comedian whose smug style (you know who you are, Bill Maher) turns you off. But David is an earnest comedian. He wants you to be refreshed when you hear him perform or are simply one of the dinner party conversation circles he slides into. But this Hum Snub? It's just hurtful.2022-05-2636 minFresh Catch 2.0David on DisplaySend us a textHave you ever been around someone who's so well-built you hardly want to look at them? David's surprising shirtless look was impressive enough that Dr Dave dared not talk about it until we were well past the half-way point of debating what makes for good connections. We agreed that our friend, Mitch Kruse, is a gifted relational concierge…though to be fair that particular word was never uttered on this podcast. It could have been, had Dr Dave not become so infatuated with trying to understand what David's garden purrding activity actually meant. We...2022-05-2036 minFresh Catch 2.0Picture Your Cheekiest Problem - Lance It? or Tase It?Send us a textOnomatopoeia. What a great word to describe perfect word choices, where the sound of the word itself represents its essence. In today's episode, Dr Dave powered through a head-cold-heavy gruff tone in efforts to jerk David into cheeky exposure. A squeamish problem, for sure. Carelessly popping off, David insisted that only St Betsy's lance could be trusted…though Alex's self-tasing experience offered a novel solution. Giggle or guffaw, these words sound like this episode: GRUFF…JERK…CHEEKY…EXPOSE…SQUEAMISH…POP…LANCE…TASE.2022-05-1234 minFresh Catch 2.0Cuzzle UpSend us a textWe are not afraid to mash words together so we can say what we mean. I guess that's why David described himself on our new FC2.0 artwork cover as "cuzzling" up to Dr. Dave. This is an endearing posture, one that reveals warmth and affection. Pappy might have appreciated more of that from David and his family when his droopy mouth made him a bit self-conscious. Comedians are wired to learn just enough about others to poke fun, but not so inclined to actually be empathetic. So we wonder if a funeral viewing...2022-04-2236 minFresh Catch 2.0Putin, a Wendy's in London, & Bimbo BakerySend us a textIn celebration of David's mole healing atop his nose, we gave our podcast a musical face lift, so be prepared for a fresh Latin-beat bumper as you tune us in. "Scrumpy Jack" served us well, but 'tis the season for change, as we've been reminded constantly…even as some change comes with dire consequences. To quote Tim Keller, let's "make good spiritual use" of these difficult moments. For us that includes laughing about the small things, and the whole world is pretty tiny in God's hands. True to ourselves (and our faith), we do...2022-02-2430 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Beauty MarkSend us a textThis isn't a video podcast. That means the two Daves show up in pretty casual dress to do their Zoom recording. In the past, much has been made of David's bare naked chest on a Caribbean beach, or the summer sleeveless shirts as the boys prep for a day's chores outside … you know, right before they get their vittles. But today's visual was disruptive in ways that made it impossible to engage any other topic, and it exposed how Dr Dave's lack of mercy might have inhibited his ministry among acne-infected teens.2022-02-1837 minFresh Catch 2.0Like a (Naughty) Candle in the WindSend us a textIt's the last episode before Valentine's Day. David made a hurried move to secure just the right expression of love for St Betsy. We learned in this podcast that David enjoys watching octogenarians struggle to put their carry-on bags in the overhead bins. Maybe his well-intended ordering error for the "naughty candle" was the universe giving him what he deserves? Nah…2022-02-1029 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Comedy Tour - who's his agent, anyway???Send us a textHe was sneaking around the JFK airport, trying to engage our podcast unmasked without being found out by TSA. Fresh from a post-Christmas experience (not really a gig) with Amish families…heading to a country (Dominican Republic) where English is a foreign language…David's a comedian in need of an audience that fits him! Aside from the hardship stories, there was an actual spigot of encouragement flowing between the fellas around the common joy of noticing what needs to be expressed – and God's gifts!2022-01-1332 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Special Connection with Local LumberjacksSend us a textWe were on shaky ground today. For the first time in Fresh Catch 2.0 history, we had to suspend our morning production due to shaky wifi connections. Once we reconvened in the early evening, it's like we'd been into the holiday egg nog a bit early. Also, David had a pretty emotional experience with a tree he's had for 20+ years, so the Podcast Therapy led us into how disruptive grief can be…and why planning ahead for our funeral music playlist straddles the line between love and an epic final prank.2021-12-2432 minFresh Catch 2.0Adele. Don't Get David Started.Send us a textWe agreed, albeit with a tad bit of hesitation, that anyone in the entertainment industry is fair game for snarky critiques. Hmmm. Why didn't we scrutinize David, a professional comedian, with that same lens? There's a lot of brain bias at work in what we remember, when we remember it, and what we feel entitled to do with those memories. This was a festive frolic.2021-12-0934 minFresh Catch 2.0Otto-mated Leverage in a Binary WorldSend us a textAt the outset, Dr Dave made it clear that he refused to be pinned down with the binary (YES or NO) question: do you have a cold? How fun to live in an age of limitless, self-constructed meaning-making! Of course, we should all engage in a bit of research that will help us make good judgements. Was David's joke funny? Guffaws in Carmel were only giggles at an event in Ohio. (Listeners could help David 'get his act together' by booking him in another 50 test sites for laugh-testing his material.) Or…we...2021-11-1931 minFresh Catch 2.0"Excellent!" …even a 'Dookie?'Send us a textAs the sun rose in the mountains, Dr Dave was able to join David for some laughs…a day later than normal. But the stories rose to the occasion, no doubt due to the after-glow from encountering earnest tourist-pleasers serving fantastic BBQ the night before. When the response to every menu item or playing card color choice here near Winter Park, CO, is "excellent!", it invites further discovery about what might not be so welcome. This, of course, led to David's "dookie in the woods" story. It will be tough for Dr Dave to e...2021-10-2228 minFresh Catch 2.0Experiences We Wouldn't Trade…Even When We WhineSend us a textDavid caught Dr Dave in the midst of a Texas whirlwind and his lame "howdy" efforts revealed just how much he was at the end of his rope. Too many…too much…too…everything. The cockroach was bow-legged. The barista demonstrated Middle East hospitality, not Texan. All of this in spite of multiple BBQ meals drinking his favorite pop (or soda if you're from New York), and the good Dr's best fashion effort which has consistently failed him. But life is rich when they include fascinating experiences and friends. We think we could hang wi...2021-10-1432 minFresh Catch 2.0Chucky Scare & Chunky Pants - We're OKSend us a textIt's been a minute since it was only the David twosome doing an episode. So naturally, we needed to be sure we weren't dodging some unpleasantry that might hurt our relationship. Given that we boys aren't inclined to get straight after it, the wandering was both fun and enlightening. We're just moving in our friendship like Oxford scholar Robin Dunbar says old clunky men are built to do. We're also built for bodily mis-functions, as David shares. In the meantime, we've got Georgia on our mind!!2021-09-3033 minFresh Catch 2.0Cheek to Cheek?Send us a textThe life of a celebrity is fraught with danger at every turn. Is my next public event going to ruin me or make me a household name? Will my hosts provide the Green Room necessities as spelled out in my contract? From which shadowy corner will the paparazzi jump out, cameras a-clickin'? This episode pulls back the curtain on the burden of notoriety that comedian David Dean carries. It demands cheek-to-cheek interface with strangers. Thankfully, the Master of the Nearby Nudge is no stranger!2021-09-0930 minFresh Catch 2.0Food is Good… But Does Good = Food?Send us a textRarely do either of the two Daves come to a podcast determined to chase a topic with notes in hand. But David had a bone to pick with our mutual friend, Roger, and – being unsatisfied by their private exchange – he aired his grievance in front of the entire Fresh Catch Nation. He prepared like a lawyer in desperate need of a victory…or a comedian fishing for his first laugh. Dr Dave acted as proxy-judge on behalf of all 17 listeners…a gavel grip he held onto while David sought an additional ruling about St Betsy...2021-06-0334 minFresh Catch 2.0"It's not a house I'd like to die in."Send us a textSometimes David's curiosity is that of an outlier among normal humans. He seeks follow-up for the comedic potential inside the nut to be cracked open. But Dr Dave joined him in the head-tilting exploration about what David's neighbor could have possibly meant – and not meant – when she shared this thought about their home. Have you considered what clothing… activities… meals… homes… are "death-worthy?" Gosh, this was fun.2021-05-2732 minFresh Catch 2.0The Wizard: A Pusty Jackwagon?Send us a textThis episode featured special guest, Mark Boersma, an entrepreneurial businessman who attributes his success, in part, to having "social autism"…a label David immediately tried to confer on himself. In addition to being the Wizard's best friend, Mark introduced us to the concept of "pusty" and David offered that his way of calling someone stupid is using the gentler, less obvious term, "jackwagon." Along the way Mark asked David remarkably few questions in order to get insights on his personality (a longtime struggle pod-partner Dr. Dave has worked on). If Mark's 2-question, 17-second te...2021-05-2035 minFresh Catch 2.0The 'Vid Revisits David…Laughing Nonstop!Send us a textWe are not making light of this pandemic. But, in keeping with the comedian's worldview that nothing is off-limits when it comes to laughter, David spilled his guts about his current bout with COVID-19 (he likely had it in January 2020). In fact, as David recounts his story about why he spilled his guts last night, and why St Betsy giggled in delight over the instance, you might find yourself judging us for our various responses. Have at it. This was funny! Oh, we know we're a day...2021-05-0734 minFresh Catch 2.0"You're not the only David in the room."Send us a textDr Dave pressed his point with such enthusiasm he momentarily forgot that his given name was also bestowed on his podcast partner. Within normal conversations it might be fair to accuse him of lacking empathy or awareness. Also possible (though a bit harsh) is that he's simply self-absorbed. In the presence of a comedian, it became a feast. David pounced on the good doctor's misspeak like a lion jumping on a wounded gazelle at the back of the herd. There was merciless carnage everywhere.2021-04-2931 minFresh Catch 2.0"That's the worst idea ever…what time?"Send us a textHave you ever seen someone wearing a t-shirt that made you wonder…well…WONDER? Now imagine that you are "gifted" with a hyper-comedic perspective on the world. Dr. Dave tried to be sympathetic to David's difficulty in making sense of what he witnessed in the airport until we lost our compass and giggled our way through this podcast. When David leaned close to the camera and began whisper-bragging about the ways he was asserting himself in his son's Florida home there was no turning back. Only turning off. ;-) 2021-04-0233 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Bare-Chested Critique of EuropeansSend us a textHe's on location for a couple more days. Blue sky. Pristine beach. Azure water. Serene music. So what does our favorite funny man do? He fixates on European tourists. And recounts his recent painful spontaneous gig among front line health care workers in the Dominican Republic who hardly giggled at his comedic offerings. Unfortunately for David, Dr Dave was unsympathetic. 2021-01-2831 minFresh Catch 2.0The Sweat Test: Virtuous TravelSend us a textFrom the first moment we engaged in our Zoom podcast there was tension. Why? Because David's picturesque background of the Caribbean while on the beach in the Dominican Republic felt like an in-your-face showcase to Dr Dave, struggling with his blanket to keep warm in Northern Indiana. So much ground was covered here…literally, as David walked us across the sand from one location to another in search of just the right wi-fi signal. You know where he didn't look for an Internet connection? At the dump, in spite of his insistence that he...2021-01-2132 minFresh Catch 2.0David's One Liners, Courtesy of JeremySend us a textTo be fair, David gave credit to his buddy, Jeremy, for being a funny writer. But not every fashion designer can strut the sell on the boardwalk; that's why David makes money doing comedy and Jeremy just makes money. Lots of laughs today, as befits a wrap up to one of the toughest years (collectively) we've ever seen. Lord, please give us a new storyline for 2021!2020-12-3132 minFresh Catch 2.0Mr. Mayor, Plz Quit Throwing ElbowsSend us a textIt was a Fresh Catch first as the Davidic duo was joined by Huntington mayor, Richard Strick, for a lively exchange about the burdens of leadership during COVID. With refreshing transparency, David's neighbor and Dr. Dave's former student gave us a peek into the how and why of issuing executive orders about mask-wearing…listening to those who disagree strongly…and the need for comedic contributions as we engage public life together. In case it comes to fruition, you can hear the moment when David lobbied the mayor to host a stand-up gig in the...2020-12-1041 minFresh Catch 2.0The Treadmill EpisodeSend us a textThanksgiving is history; it's time to get back in shape. David's confessed love for the McRib aside (he's chasing a product endorsement), he found another gear of indignity as he reflected on how his beloved son, Alex, not only inconvenienced him during this holiday visit, he showed NO respect for Mrs. Pickles. Chant Thompson got a shout out for being a ridiculously willing thrill seeker…if by thrills you mean camping out all night before a Ponderosa grand opening. All of this, by the way, took place while Dr Dave was trying to ge...2020-12-0332 minFresh Catch 2.0David's Shorts in the Neighbor's Yard: How to ListenSend us a textDavid's compassion from the last episode carried over at the beginning of our time together as he asserted his intent to care more by listening more. Then he told a fresh story about his shorts…which led into other stories about bygone shorts…which led to him refusing to accept that Haitians watching him on the toilet and asking him if he was OK was a form of love that listens. Here's hoping you have a love-loaded Listenfest around whatever social distance Thanksgiving table you are able to enjoy!2020-11-2632 minFresh Catch 2.0Trust Your Intuition…SometimesSend us a textTune into this episode to hear David describe how important his intuition is to being a comedian. You can also hear David confess that his intuition is sometimes in need of impulse control. Dr Dave – having spent two weeks with his 5 yr old and 3 yr old grandkids in Colorado – offered some gentle commentary about impulse control. Whatever word describes next level giggling…guffaws, horselaughs, side-splitting, coffee-spewing laughter…that's what we enjoyed during our 30 minutes together. Jump in with us!!2020-10-2331 minFresh Catch 2.0The Indiana - Colorado Connection, Part 1Send us a textWe are stretching our limits. Trying new technologies. New surroundings. Making ourselves available to whatever may come our way from nature's disruptions. And, of course, giggling all along the way while we constantly evaluate whether some experience is worthy material for David's next gig (in Provo, BTW, Oct 10!). By testing the strength of our love for one another over two time zones we proved we don't YET need life coach intervention. Enjoy!2020-10-0932 minFresh Catch 2.0Jeopardy ANSWER: Fashion Favorites & Debate Emotions… QUESTION: "What is Worn Out?"Send us a textLike most Americans, the presidential mud wrestling match discouraged us deeply. Unlike most Americans, we have a podcast committed to giggling at all costs. And as David pointed out, our clothing attire usually gets us laughing. In this episode we did the Husband's Lament, confirming that we each have lost all sense of fashion. As it turns out in today's frustrating political climate, that fits well.2020-10-0232 minFresh Catch 2.0BOATILAM …The Acronym of Tough LoveSend us a textSponsors! Looking for SPON…SORS!! Can you hear us shouting like a hot dog vendor at a ball game? We toyed with who would be a good fit and somehow got talking about the loving care of a doctor giving a proctology exam. Maybe it was David's A+ health score card on display behind a magnet on the kitchen fridge. But in the twists and turns of this giggle exchange we managed to also talk about the power of being present with others. Enjoy!2020-09-2533 minFresh Catch 2.0"Laugh Your Mask Off, Preskit"Send us a textDavid's first life comedy gig in Prescott, AZ went well, after he told them how he was praying about the evening. His declaration and their laughter unleashed David for a great connection, in spite of his status as a big baby. We talked about how his experience is the way life repeats with people all the time…and why our brains make it so. Enjoy the giggles.2020-09-1834 minFresh Catch 2.0Ghosting, Belt Buckles, and the Fear of Saying Inappropriate ThingsSend us a textWe were all over the map in today's conversation. Zig zagging from David's tender expression(!) of empathy for Dr Dave as he had a fleeting thought that he was being ghosted by his bride of 44 years to enjoying God's presence when stepping on any stage – even when a bit scared that we’ll mess up. The belt buckle discussion was one of those scratch-your-head moments as we wondered aloud together how we camped on that topic for a while. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!2020-09-1134 minFresh Catch 2.0Those You Enjoy the MostSend us a textThe two Dave's had an all-to-rare face-to-face at a recent dinner party where the stories were flying and the ongoing laughter was so satisfying they didn't want it to end. Predictably, Dr. Dave tried to connect all of this to super smart brain science and Scripture while David just kept giggling like Chris Farley asking, "Do you remember when…?"2020-09-0437 minFresh Catch 2.0David Hunts for Disruptive JoySend us a textUnlike the typical give and take between pod-partners, David seized control and never looked back. The occasion? Ebonie Davis, Dr. Dave's co-author for the newly released book, Disrupting Teens with Joy, was our guest. BTW, if you imagined that David might upgrade his attire to host our special friend, you'd be wrong. And we had a Fresh Catch first when Eb divulged something immediately after we ended the podcast that was too delicious to ignore…so we quickly hit "record" and tacked it on to this episode!2020-08-2833 minFresh Catch 2.0Sleeveless Dress Shirts, Swarthy Uncles & Joyful DisruptionsSend us a textWe bounced around quite a bit today, fully enjoying the freedom of wearing what we want for an audio podcast. Disturbing recollections of childhood experiences with extended family members are not only bothersome…they create a target for us to aim at. And David committed to read Dr Dave's new book as long as he doesn't have to pay for it.2020-08-1433 minFresh Catch 2.0When "Friends" Learn Big News First via FacebookSend us a textIn this episode David seemed obsessed with engaging Dr Dave in a DTR conversation (Define the Relationship). A bit more emotionally fragile than normal, our favorite comedian noted Dr Dave had posted on social media his plans to teach an upcoming grad class at Bethel University (Indiana) and was a bit miffed that he had to hear of this at the same time as thousands(?) of other Looky-Lou friends. So he pressed in: "Where do I stand with you?" David was hoping for something better than the response Dr Dave gave.2020-08-0730 minFresh Catch 2.0David's (Disappointing) Ambush of His Lil' PumpkinSend us a textLast week's episode left David smoldering. His friend Roger had embarrassed him by greeting him loudly with "Hey, Pumpkin!" across the crowded restaurant. So David plotted the line of attack he imagined taking by inviting Roger to make a rare guest appearance on this podcast. In spite of the bravado predicting a comedic smackdown, our funny orange globe of seeds fell short of his promise (according to Dr Dave, an apparently biased moderator). The contest is under review. In the meantime, evidence is gathering that David is in medical need of a live...2020-07-3129 minFresh Catch 2.0How a Bacon Neck Reveals David's Comedy Tune-Up NeedSend us a textSarcasm doesn't translate well to social media posts. Duh - do you think? While we unpacked how to be thoughtful, respectful and engaging during Facebook interaction, we were mostly giving David some needed space to stretch out his comedy performance muscles in anticipation of his live audience gig this Sunday…the first since March 6. As our good friend, Roger Vezeau, might say amidst the lunchtime crowd at Huntington's Los Amigos restaurant: "Go get 'em, Pumpkin!"2020-07-2430 minFresh Catch 2.0Got a minute? NO!! Time is money!Send us a textDavid was clearly miffed at something, so he came out swinging (or whatever might be the equivalent for his cute little comedic fists). With all of the important things we could talk about that might really be helpful to someone, David fixated on how Dr Dave was a minute late to our scheduled podcast - "What could possibly be so important now that you're retired?" he challenged. The verbal jousting that followed kept us from solving any big problems…so we apologize for not agreeing about wearing masks. 2020-07-1730 minFresh Catch 2.0Engaging the World Like a Drone - Not Exactly Jesus' StyleSend us a textWe are officially declaring ourselves to be "platonic pod partners" and are willing to take the social heat. In the meantime, we're muddling through all of the ways we can engage complex issues today with others. It's not easy! David called Dr. Dave a drone and we laughed about how one of his earliest sermons about 50 years ago had 17 points…so "droning" fits. By contrast, Jesus - then and now - is remarkably concise and provocative.2020-07-1031 minFresh Catch 2.0Handymen - Why We're NotSend us a textLots of confessing going on by two guys who are like David's broken hot water heater: old and leaky. We're getting pretty comfortable baring our true feelings about what has hurt us on our journeys into manhood. Somehow giggling helps (though that word doesn’t feel very manly). Jesus helps most. He's got us right where he wants us, and even the giggles feel like they've been approved by him.2020-07-0330 min
I Love Marketing with Joe Polish and DeaMake Your Mess Your Memoir: How To Transform Your Own Mess Into A Message and Memoir Featuring Anna David, Joe Polish and Dean Jackson - I LAnna David, Dean Jackson, and Joe Polish share how to spread your message to the world and grow your business in the process. Anna will unveil a book genre that will turn your mess into a captivating message and you’ll hear book title tips, a simple seven-step publishing process, and get inspired to get started NOW – even if you’re not a writer. If you’d like access to the show notes, resources, or the exercise to help you take action on what was discussed, please visit www.ILoveMarketing.com/375.2020-06-2959 minFresh Catch 2.0Being Sifted Until Your Sleeves Fall OffSend us a textDr. Dave experienced Zoom whiplash. David's sleeveless-ness today contrasted with N.T. Wright's attire yesterday. Fittingly (which is what you do when you cut the sleeves off shirts for summer styling in Indiana), though our little podcast might not be smart-sounding like a webinar from Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University, we did make practical sense of what Jesus meant by being "sifted." N.T. Wright – perhaps the world's most influential Bible scholar – probably could have done better. But we concluded it's because he uses pretentious British initials, and that's a price D.D. Rahn...2020-06-2630 minFresh Catch 2.0Transparency Doesn't Mean Sleeveless ShirtsSend us a textYou don't have to dress up in fancy clothes to hang with real friends. David insisted that sleeves aren't necessary. We pushed into how critical it is to have true blue friends with whom we can be transparent. Unless they sound like Mike Tyson…or at least David's impression of how he sounds.2020-06-1924 minFresh Catch 2.0More HARD Conversations Ahead, If Only…Send us a textWe celebrated for a moment the rich, lingering benefit we gained from last week's episode with Arthur Wilson and Josh Raines. But, as critical as it is to gain breakthrough insights about what our black friends routinely encounter, this is only a foundation for finding shared solutions. Apparently, David is resistant to the idea that he might become the Reconciling Clown of COVID. Seriously, we resolve to step into peace-making with all of our assets, including the extra time Dr. Dave will have as he retires next week from Youth for Christ. This...2020-06-1225 minFresh Catch 2.0For the Sake of Argument, Part DeuxSend us a textThis podcast starts and ends abruptly, like lots of arguments. What sets them off? What sets US off? Why, at our mature age, are we still sneaking around the house to avoid upsetting the natural balance of things? Is it because we've become wise or tamed? Finally, would you like to be one of the few who are empowered to declare that David is a donkey, as the proverb goes? Sometimes a conversation raises so many questions it can be as entertaining as a dog chasing its tail. Forgive us.2020-05-2930 minFresh Catch 2.0For the Sake of Argument, Part 1Send us a textWe tried to nip at each other and create entertaining sparks for listeners but we fell short of our goal. Rather than actually argue about something we spent most of this podcast talking about the art of arguing. It was, to be most honest, cowardly. I made fun of David's use of the word "scolded" but that only incited giggling, not verbal fisticuffs. But we experienced a first. AFTER we stopped recording we lowered our voices and talked about the most honest conflicts have lived with over the years: in our marriages. So...2020-05-2230 minFresh Catch 2.0Moustache Wax, Branding Ourselves & Duking It OutSend us a textMost often we giggle so much it's like we're cuddling. Much of this podcast took that vibe as we talked about how authentic creativity differs from gimmickry. But something dark arose in David's heart as he seethed quietly, eager to be pugnacious. Perhaps it's because Dr. Dave's new moustache style invoked a memory about some schoolboy report he once had to write about famed boxer, John L. Sullivan. It doesn't matter now. We are officially teed up for some nasty sparring next week. The question is, can we deliver?2020-05-1530 minFresh Catch 2.0"Take a whiff" …The Upside of Social DistancingSend us a textThere's something about the way comedians see the world that is a bit tilted, like a picture hanging that's not quite aligned. It's the necessary gift David brings to his craft, but it sometimes leads him to push social boundaries as he did with a couple of innocent grocery store clerks. By the way, when this way of seeing gets unleashed on the gospels, we might actually see Jesus more accurately than scholars portray him.2020-05-0829 minFresh Catch 2.0"If only…" - a Near Miss Movie Career & COVID NeighboringSend us a textHave you ever been startled by someone's unusual competence? David was ready to roll for this podcast and his tight execution was almost disruptive. Not quite as unsettling as the pandemic, though there seems to be some good neighbor growth to be celebrated during these homebound days. Remembering God's goodness is a habit worth practicing, even when the memories tag each other so rapidly that it's hard to keep up with why a story might come to mind…like Dr Dave's brief opportunity to become a famous wilderness videographer.2020-05-0130 minFresh Catch 2.0Less Blaming, Please?Send us a textWhen you're stuck in the same place for a while it's only natural to start seeing things you can find fault with. We've both noticed how that's hitting us. This was a pretty convenient topic since David can't be trusted to push the right Zoom button. In fact, we instituted a Praise Zoom technique many listeners might find useful. Above all, we are grateful for how often our wives rescue us and that Jesus can help David not grow weary of Dr Dave.2020-04-2426 minFresh Catch 2.0Scruffy Beards, Ugly Toes, & David's Missing NavelSend us a textLike many people during this COVID shelter-in-place, we have become less attentive to personal grooming routines. Somehow, as is typical in our wandering conversations, we started chatting about toes before David's big reveal of nothing where most of humanity has something. He explained how it came to be that his bellybutton evaporated and, no, magician David Blaine had nothing to do with it. And while we both are trying to re-routine our lives, being content depends on trusting God, who defies any attempt to be controlled.2020-04-1727 min
The IC-DISC ShowEp017: The Opportunity with Dean JacksonToday on the IC-DISC Show, I just wrapped up one of the most interesting interviews I've ever had on the podcast. My guest was Dean Jackson, a real Renaissance entrepreneur who has some really incredible businesses and really great ideas. His company's tagline is 'We help entrepreneurs make more money', and this was a great far-ranging conversation. Dean charges several thousand dollars for one on one consultations, and you can get his wisdom for free today. We talked about some of the really transformative concepts he pioneered, and we also talked about...2020-04-1455 minFresh Catch 2.0Mrs Pickles Testifies to David's ConversionSend us a textOn Easter weekend we talked about the profound life change David has recently experienced…due to a stray cat. This one's a bit edgy as Dr Dave pursues the kind of information that inquiring minds want to know. (Or, more likely, news-weary minds simply want a brief reprieve.) BTW, post on https://www.facebook.com/daviddeancomedy/ if you want to engage David about our little secret. Happy Easter, be safe, and trust Jesus for your most durable joy!2020-04-1025 minFresh Catch 2.0ZOOM: Brady Bunched is BestSend us a textThank God for technology that allows us to connect during COVID-19. The hug deprivation we are all going through has us dreaming about the day when human touch isn't dangerous. In the meantime, could someone please help David push the buttons that make Zoom work? He confessed how eager he was to re-engage with Dr Dave after a week. He spruced up. Felt his heart racing. Winced a bit over what he saw in his bathroom mirror. And then, filled with anticipation, he stumbled in the moment. In his mind, Zoom could be...2020-04-0328 minFresh Catch 2.0"Don't forget to bathe."Send us a textDavid misses applause. It's how he make money. And apparently his beloved wife, Saint Betsy, also thinks he might be inclined to neglect some hygiene habits. Though it was unspoken, it felt like we agreed to be accountable to one another during our weekly check-in. Maybe that's why David felt like he wanted to know more about what prompted Dr Dave to post an 'edgy' message directed toward faith leaders whose stupidity is embarrassing. Dr Dave is praying for laser eyes.2020-03-2728 minFresh Catch 2.0Not Always Funny - Timu Aku InspiresSend us a textThe ol' "trailing toilet paper" stunt was an important discovery moment for David as he became "back hallway funny" in high school. Dr Dave remembers things a bit differently, centered around a haunting sound bite from Kook & The Gang. And shared memories of one of our favorite shared friends, Tim Atkins, had us giggling like crazy!2020-03-1328 minFresh Catch 2.0Golden Anniversary; Amish "I Love You"Send us a textPood, Pearly, Scrumpy Jack, Bouncer…we daydreamed a bit about having cool nicknames. Then reality set in as David recounted today's quick expression of love to the skilled craftsmen doing chimney repair and Dr. Dave got a bit choked up over the celebration of a pretty amazing life milestone.2020-03-0628 minFresh Catch 2.0Reunion!Send us a textIt's been 8 years since we did our last podcast. We spent a little time trying to figure out whose fault it is which led us into an excuse-filled dialogue about our very real relationship capacity limitations. Big takeaway? If you talk to David you've got about 42 seconds before he drifts off. Also, we talked about laser love, solar love, and total eclipses.2020-02-2833 min
Nourish The Dream2013 Reboot: Meet Dean BurnsideWe are excited to announce that the podcast is becoming a regular weekly feature here at Nourish The Dream!
Published each Wednesday, you won't want to miss the Nourish The Dream podcast if you are:
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This is one of the best ways to stay connected to the Nourish The Dream movement! You'll hear compelling interviews with top business leaders like Buck Jacobs (founder of C12), Dr. Henry Blackaby, Dennis Peac...2013-03-1336 min