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The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#39 - Brian Horigan - Built on Oil RigsBefore 40 years at the Academy as a teacher, coach, house master, and assistant principal, Brian Horigan earned his work ethic the old-fashioned way. At 10, he was a paperboy. Later, he packed cans for Castrol Motor Oil. By his late teens, he took a leap — boarding a three-day train across Canada to work the oil rigs.From a sperm whale oil spill, to getting hit by a car, to a barn-beam jump gone wrong, he collected his stories the hard way — stories that captivated generations of students like me far more than any syllabus ever could.His...
2026-02-203h 07
No Tippy Tappy Football with Sam AllardyceEddie Gray | Why Elland Road is unique, Ange to Replace Martin O'Neill & Calvert-Lewin for England?This week Sam & Natalie are joined by Leeds United royalty as our guest is none other than club legend Eddie Gray!Eddie Gray sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from his family legacy at Leeds United with both Archie & Harry Gray being the two latest to come through the ranks to what he makes of Celtic's season and the title race in Scotland.They start the pod by briefly discussing the new generation of footballers to come from the Gray family and why the key advice has always...
2026-02-1749 minThe Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#38 – Blane Bostock - P2: The NDE & Twilight Zone That FollowedIn Part 1, we explored Blane’s life before and after his near-death experience. In Part 2, we dive deep into the NDE itself—crossing the great divide, encountering angels, meeting “the light,” and navigating the strange and sacred aftermath. Along the way, we touch on TBIs and PTSD, getting saved by a serial killer, exchanging animal noises with Prince at a Purple Rain concert, being accused of murder, and ending with a serenade on his handmade 1960 Paco de Lucía–inspired guitar.Check Out:Blane’s blog: https://cablafire.blogspot.com/ His favorite poem (as he sa...
2026-02-131h 30The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#38 - Blane Bostock - P1: Before & After the NDEI grew up dancing my heart out at Bostock Band concerts—a band of siblings who’ve been jamming since childhood. Some of you might remember Swirled Whale. What I didn’t know back then was just how wild the eldest of the six, Blane Bostock’s, full mosaic really was.This is a long episode—and for good reason. When you die, leave your body, and experience a place without time or space, linear storytelling kind of goes out the window. Blane says he chose, even before this life began, to experience the extremes: the highest highs and...
2026-02-132h 58The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#37 - Thorne Pendleton - Brain Surgery to BaliAlthough just 28, Thorne Pendleton has already lived a few lifetimes.At 14, he survived a giant fusiform brain aneurysm. By sophomore year of high school he had missed nearly 100 days of school. Detached and looking for discipline, he left home to attend an all-boys boarding school in New England, an experience that helped shape his independence and outlook.After high school, a planned gap year stretched into something bigger. On his 18th birthday, Thorne made a simple rule: never live more than five minutes from the ocean. That pulled him through Singapore and eventually to Indonesia...
2026-02-061h 47The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#36 – Carol Buss – Apartheid to the Statue of LibertyFrom road-tripping across Europe with infants in diapers to immigrating from South Africa to the United States during Apartheid, Carol and her husband Neil — with their three boys in tow — left everything they knew behind. They crossed the ocean by ship, arriving in New York Harbor at sunrise, the Statue of Liberty on the horizon — a symbol of freedom and the life they were about to build, rooted in faith and love.Carol shares insights from decades of teaching and shaping the New Church education system — especially her love for first graders, which she calls the “miracle of academi...
2026-02-011h 592026-01-2903 minThe Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#35 - Nina Dewees - Looking for the GoodWhile it’s essential to focus on what needs improving, it’s equally important to acknowledge what’s already going right. Nina Dewees lives this practice. Despite real challenges, she makes a deliberate, lifelong effort to look for the good.In the spirit of Rise Above It, Nina honors her parents through the gifts they passed on: her father’s spirit of adventure and her mother’s love of teaching. That adventure led her in her twenties to backpack Native trails in Wyoming and Montana 3 different times for 30 days each, drop out of college, and bike across the countr...
2026-01-161h 51The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#34 - Rev. Scott Frazier - Calling All MenSome conversations just click—thanks to Mr. Frazier, this may be one of my favorite dialogues yet.Scott Frazier is the Dean of the Theological School at Bryn Athyn College, and the only professor to ever give me a B. Scott’s journey of finding his calling is unique: from being homeschooled in Belgium during his junior year to returning to his hometown feeling invisible, he reflects on how a simple yearbook-signing party sparked a transformation. Once someone who ‘didn’t like people’ and imagined a life of isolation, Scott became a professor and pastor—careers built entirely aro...
2026-01-092h 11The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#33 - Dr. Phil Feerrar - Part 2: The Art of TeachingPicking up where Part 1 left off, we continue our conversation with Dr. Feerrar, diving into his approaches to classroom management, mastery of the material, and the strategies that made him an effective educator. We discuss his dissertation and parent-of-the-bride speech — both with fun Harry Potter connections — and the ways he engaged students, from reading letters from local veterans to fostering respect, mentorship, and a love of the outdoors.Whether you’re a past, current, or future educator, there’s plenty to learn from Dr. Feerrar’s detailed look at what it really takes to teach with impact.
2026-01-042h 28The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#33 - Dr. Phil Feerrar - Part 1: Formative Years (1st Grade - PhD)In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Dr. Feerrar, my 8th-grade teacher, longtime mentor, and dear friend — a legendary educator whom anyone who had the opportunity to learn from was lucky to have. We explore how his early experiences at home and in school shaped his eventual approach to teaching, walking us through 1st grade to PhD with memorable stories.Along the way, we uncover his love of history and genealogical detective work, hear the unbelievable story of how he ended up teaching 8th grade at Bryn Athyn Church School, and the car trouble th...
2026-01-021h 58The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#32 - Jeanne Alix Smith - Child of WWII SpiesJeanne Alix Smith grew up shaped by a chapter of World War II few people know. Born in Mauritius, off the coast of Madagascar, she was raised by unsung heroes of the war—her parents, Percy and Berthe Mayer—who served as covert intelligence agents in Madagascar, a region critical to Allied shipping routes and the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. Had they not done what they did, World War II—and the world as we know it today—may have turned out very differently.This episode explores their story through the eyes of their daughter...
2025-12-262h 14
Leeds United - Inside Elland RoadCan Farke Christmas Keep Delivering? | Leeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace Reaction, Sunderland Preview, Ampadu & DCL FormLeeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace – festive fireworks at Elland Road.In this week’s Inside Elland Road Podcast, Graham Smyth and Chris O’Connor reflect on a sparkling night under the lights as Leeds United tore apart Crystal Palace with a dominant 4-1 victory at home.They also look ahead to a tricky away trip to Sunderland on December 28, and ask the big question: can Farke’s Leeds keep delivering over Christmas?📝 In this episode:Crystal Palace review – four goals, electric energy, and tactical controlDaniel Farke’s changes – what’...
2025-12-2350 min
Leeds, That! - The Ultimate Leeds United PodcastLeeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace | Calvert-Lewin Fires, Farke Delivers | PodcastLeeds United delivered a statement performance with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Elland Road, powered by Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s brace and another strong team display as Leeds move six points clear of the relegation zone in the Premier League.
In this episode of Leeds, That! we break down all the key talking points:
⚽ Calvert-Lewin’s red-hot form – now scoring in five consecutive Premier League games, matching club greats.
📊 How set pieces unlocked Palace and the tactical approach from Daniel Farke.
📈 Ethan Ampadu’s rare league goal and Anton Stach sealing the win.
📉 Crystal Palace’s defensive struggles and Oliver Glasner’s...
2025-12-2358 minThe Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#31 - Ric Asplundh - Planes, Trains, & AutomobilesIf you grew up in Bryn Athyn and love cars, you probably remember Ric’s blue-and-white striped Shelby Cobra rolling through the Fourth of July parade or, years later, seeing him fly his original PA-18 Pitcairn autogiro over town.But if you don’t really know Ric, this episode is the perfect introduction.Ric’s fascination with speed and risk started young. A lifelong love of flying—sparked by RC aircraft—eventually led Ric to fly for the family business, Asplundh Tree Company, where his grandfather Lester instilled a deep work ethic. That path later culminated...
2025-12-192h 29The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#30 - Gregg Swierczynski - Ramshackle LambGregg had to grow up quickly in the concrete jungle of Philadelphia. His home life was shaped by the weight his father carried home from Vietnam, and by age 13 he was already working. Struggling to find acceptance and belonging, he turned to drugs and alcohol to disconnect. Things began to shift when his wife Kerry introduced him to community, leading him to join SWET, a men’s group that helped him confront his past. More recently, breaking his back forced him to keep facing the pain he’d long carried—guiding him toward becoming a better husband and father.H...
2025-12-121h 14The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#29 - Dr. Kathy Dooley - Immaculate DissectionKathy has been my health guide and guru for the past five years, walking a unique path: chiropractor → physical therapist → Chinese medicine → anatomy educator → lifelong student. She’s suffered 7 concussions, dissected over 2,700 cadavers, faced the valley of the shadow of death in her 20s, and relearned how to be in her body — turning her journey into a calling to help others heal.In this episode, Kathy shares her story, and interwoven throughout, we explore how medical schools need to emphasize critical thinking more, the implications of overreliance on AI in healthcare, what babies can teach us about posture, wha...
2025-12-051h 21The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#28 - David Norman - Iraq War: Marine AnesthesiologistDavid Norman has worn three uniforms—Navy, Air Force, and Marine—serving as an anesthesiologist and senior medical officer. From landing in the Philippines during an active coup to witnessing the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, and later serving in one of the hottest zones of the Iraq War in Fallujah, Dave has seen the realities of war up close.Dave carries one of the strongest faiths I’ve ever encountered, helping him endure and overcome everything he’s lived through.In this episode, hear from someone who was actually there—why the U.S. actually went to Ir...
2025-11-292h 02The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#27 - Conrad Burnett - Second ChancesFive days after birth, Conrad Burnett was taken by DCFS with heroin in his system and adopted into the Burnett foster home. By 12, life started going downhill, and by 18, he was homeless, struggling with depression, and eventually incarcerated.Through serving the homeless, someone gave him a second chance, and Conrad began the journey of turning his life around—ultimately working his way up to CEO at Just-Ice. His story is a testament that we don’t have to let life consume us and that—even in our imperfections—the Lord guides us toward redemption and serv...
2025-11-212h 22The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#26 - Rev. J. Clark Echols, Jr. - Fear Hurting, Not Being HurtDo you want to love authentically — and live fearlessly, with joy and confidence in your salvation? Today, Clark Echols and I dive into how that life is promised through following the Lord, and how Jesus shows us what secure attachment with God really looks like.Clark is a minister-turned-licensed mental health counselor, passionately leading spiritual growth small groups — which he believes may be the future of the church! He shares the transformational milestones of his life, including how he developed a relationship with suffering after profound loss, and reminds us that it’s possible to find joy and sa...
2025-11-141h 30The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#25 - Bri Kern – Grief: A Mind-Body ConnectionToday, we explore the story behind the therapist — how Bri Kern’s own experiences, including a devastating series of losses and lessons no one ever wants to face, led her to the work she does today as a licensed mental health professional and founder of Mind Body Heart Counseling. We explore how childhood shapes the way we love and parent, how grief often hides as anger, and the importance of fully allowing ourselves to feel it.Bri has been one of the steady voices on my team of healers, and I’m grateful to bring her an...
2025-10-311h 24The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#24 - Curtis Childs - Spiritual WarfareWhy would your own mind try to tear you down? Curtis Childs and I explore that question through the lens of spirituality, mental health, and the unseen influences that shape our inner world. Curtis—host of Off The Left Eye and a lifelong student of Emanuel Swedenborg’s teachings—shares how faith, awareness, and understanding the thoughts that harm us can help us separate from destructive thoughts and find peace. We also unpack why healing requires more than religion alone—and how the many paths to God form a richer, more connected humanity.Welcome t...
2025-10-241h 16The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#23 - Esther Yardumian-Smyth - Don't Be a Lemming!Oh, Esther—where do I even begin?!Following our recording, Esther shared two guiding teaching philosophies that have guided her life and work:1) “Don’t be a lemming!” — her daily mantra urging students to think independently and resist the pull to conformity.2) “Climb the lexicographical ladder of learning.” — her call to grow intellectually by expanding one’s vocabulary and deepening understanding through language.Whether you’re a former student or meeting her for the first time, you won’t want to miss this conversation with one of the Academy’s most iconic English teachers...
2025-10-171h 51The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#22 - James & Mark - PokeJawnLast night was one of the most anticipated nights of the year in my hometown — ButtonFest. It’s a house concert held every Charter Day weekend, basically our town’s homecoming.PokeJawn, founded by James Lindrooth and Mark, started a few years back as a last-minute solution when the band Wheatus (yeah, the ones who sing Teenage Dirtbag) needed an opener for the original ButtonFest. James and Mark stepped up to the plate, masterfully created multiple songs — and just like that, PokeJawn was born.I don’t think I’ve ever laughed harder during an episode. I c...
2025-10-121h 09The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#21 - Dr. Yasin Khan - American DreamYasin is a longtime family friend, and this was my first time visiting his home and seeing him in person in nearly a decade. His story is remarkable—growing up in Pakistan, immigrating to the U.S. in pursuit of the American Dream, and building both a thriving medical practice and successful real estate ventures. Along the way, he achieved great success but also came dangerously close to losing it all.His journey is a powerful reminder that anyone can start from nothing and create the life they want. Now in his 60s, Yasin is having more fu...
2025-10-031h 03The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#20 – Glenn Bostock & Kendall Hyatt - Becoming a Human BusinessIn this milestone 20th episode, I sit down with Glenn Bostock—founder and CEO of SnapCab—and Kendall Hyatt for one of my favorite conversations yet.Glenn’s story is inspiring: he struggled in school, but outside of it, he built sophisticated inventions like sailboats, gliders, and hot air balloons. His love for woodworking grew into a career, and what started as a dream of running a small woodshop evolved—through trial, error, and comfort with failure—into two companies with 140 employees!With Kendall’s guidance, Glenn is now refining those ideas into his upcoming Forbes Books...
2025-09-261h 44The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#19 - Willard Heinrichs - The Last CowboyRev. Willard Heinrichs—“Opi”—might be the last true cowboy. From growing up on a Canadian farm with nine siblings and no electricity to riding horseback from Canada to Mexico, working cattle, serving in the U.S. Forest Service, rock climbing in Yosemite, and ministering in Newfoundland and Africa, Opi’s life reads like a western novel.At the center of it all is his 60-year marriage to Vanessa and his strong faith. This episode is packed with adventure, wisdom, and life lessons that will inspire you to love deeper, live braver, and step into the wild. Record...
2025-09-191h 54The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#18 - Bronwen Mayer Henry - Healing CreativelyIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend Bronwen Mayer Henry — painter, meditation practitioner, and so much more. My connection to her and her art dates back over a decade, when I was gifted my first painting of hers — an elephant — which has hung beside my bed ever since, serving as a daily reminder of strength, gentleness, and resilience.Bronwen shares her journey before and during her cancer diagnosis, how painting became a restorative practice, and why she chooses joy over perfection in art and life. We explore how meditation, creativity, and spirituality intersect in her life tod...
2025-09-121h 17The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#17 - Grayson Zuber - One Man's JourneyGrayson Zuber’s story can’t be put in a box—he’s more than a stone mason, a musician, or someone who has battled addiction. Being in his presence felt almost angelic, and hearing him share both his words and music was unforgettable.The morning after our conversation, Grayson texted me this:“I try not to ruminate too much on the infinities I omitted. But I do wish I would have conveyed this about addiction and recovery: there is immense beauty in this precious life, and we miss it if we cannot also bear witness to...
2025-09-051h 33The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#16 – Trent Odhner – Scuba & Law EnforcementTrent Odhner and I go way back to when I was 11, and he’s always been a stand-up man. Usually someone who stays off the socials, Trent joins me to share his story. In this episode, we dive into his roots, his six-month journey becoming a scuba instructor in Thailand—including close calls with jellyfish and naval ordnance—his White House internship under President Clinton (who knew him by first name), and building his own dive business in the Virgin Islands. We also discuss his transition into law enforcement, the lessons he’s learned, generational shifts, and the realities of polic...
2025-08-291h 59The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#15 - John Kramer - Electric RustEver wonder what happened to PECO's century-old abandoned power plants? In this episode, filmmaker John Kramer takes us inside the forgotten world of Philadelphia’s Electric Company and its once-grand stations. His upcoming documentary Electric Rust (co-directed with Ben Kees) uncovers the rise, fall, and human stories behind these massive, cathedral-like structures that once powered entire cities.We explore John’s lifelong fascination with abandoned places, the history of these plants, and what it’s really like to step inside them today—scrappers, nature reclaiming the ruins, dangers, and all. He also shares stories from former workers, the chal...
2025-08-221h 31The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#14 – Jeff Harmer – Peaks, Seas, & StartupsJeff Harmer is a true walking legend — someone who’s lived life to the fullest. Adventure and entrepreneurship have been the two driving forces throughout his journey. Early on, Jeff took on the ambitious 7 Summit Challenge, aiming to climb the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents.Inspired by The Art of the Deal in his youth, Jeff dreamed of building skyscrapers. From delivering newspapers to launching multiple startups in his early twenties — including a furniture store and an excavation company — he quickly learned that working in dirt wasn’t getting him close enough to his dream....
2025-08-152h 53The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#13 - Ray & Star Silverman - Love MasterclassRay and Star Silverman bring nearly 50 years of marriage, parenting, and spiritual teaching to this conversation. Ray holds advanced degrees in English, Education, and Divinity, and spent 25 years teaching courses on Conjugial Love, the Ten Commandments, and Eastern religion. He also did prison ministry and co-developed Happy, Joyous, and Free.Star, with a Master’s in Special Education, co-taught with Ray and helped bring the Rise Above It series to classrooms and communities.Together, they’ve raised 7 kids, written a 2,000+ page Gospel commentary, and led marriage workshops—drawing on both New Church teachings and training with T...
2025-08-082h 37The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#12 – Rafe Williams – "There's Treasure Everywhere!"Calling all recent grads and those needing a push to travel! Rafe Williams is off to Namibia with the Peace Corps—and he’s got stories. In this spur-of-the-moment episode, my longtime friend and I dive into his wild ride so far: hitchhiking in Mexico with the Cartel, getting caught in Yellowstone storms, hiking Hawaii’s coastline, and going from zero countries visited outside the US at age 18 to over 20 by age 22.We break down what it takes to join the Peace Corps, how Rafe’s preparing for 2+ years in Namibia, and the lessons he’s picked u...
2025-08-061h 48The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#11 – Jody Maddock – Why Hunting Matters for ConservationJody Maddock is a dedicated bow hunter and a true legend in the whitetail community, with one of the most incredible great rooms you’ll ever see. Jody explains why hunting, though counterintuitive, is vital for conservation—funding anti-poaching, managing wildlife, and reducing deer-vehicle collisions. He shares the demanding preparation hunting requires, why he taxidermies his animals as stories, and unforgettable close calls with a Cape buffalo, musk ox, grizzly, his rare piebald deer, and the joys of being a grandfather.Welcome to episode eleven.
2025-08-012h 43The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#10 - Shawn “Fish” Synnestvedt - On MarriageWelcome to Episode 10 of The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast!Today I’m joined by Shawn “Fish” Synnestvedt, longtime educator, coach, and husband of 45 years, who brings a deep faith-based perspective on building a happy, healthy, and deeply loving marriage. Shawn’s insights come from decades of experience and his powerful presentation “Through An Open Door: A Path to a Stronger Marriage” (New Church Life, Mar/Apr 2025). This episode is a genuine conversation about marriage grounded in faith, character, and mutual love. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, Shawn and I dig into practical truths that hel...
2025-07-253h 29The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#9 - Dr. Halfdan Bau-Madsen - ER RealityHow do we rebuild trust in a world where faith in institutions—and the experts behind them—has crumbled for valid reasons?In this episode, I sit down with ER doctor Dr. Halfdan Bau-Madsen for an unfiltered look at modern medicine: where it’s broken, where it still saves lives, and how truth and transparency can restore trust.We tackle the moral dilemmas doctors face when speaking out could cost everything, Big Pharma’s influence, how the job takes its toll, and raw stories from the ER—including the night Halfdan was held at knife point....
2025-07-181h 51The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#8 – Mary McCollum: What the Dying Can Teach the LivingIn this episode, I sit down with Mary McCollum, who faces the end of her life with rare honesty and peace. Mary shares what dying has taught her about living, the struggle between the will to live and letting go, and finding joy even in life’s hardest moments. She speaks openly about stopping treatment, entering hospice, the freedom she’s found in embracing this stage of life, and the love story that’s carried her through it all—and much more. Mary reminds us that while death feels like a goodbye from one side, it’s a homecomin...
2025-07-111h 08The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#7 - David Roth - Life, Love, & SexIn this episode, I sit down with my Uncle David—a calm, trusted voice in my life and a New Church minister—to explore life, love, and sex through a redemptive, grace-filled, spiritually grounded lens. We begin by tracing the arc of his life, from early spiritual influences and family dynamics to his unique journey into ministry.Together, we unpack why many young adults feel confused or burned by culture and religion, and how a third way—beyond repression or indulgence—can lead to transformation, authentic love, true fulfillment, and lasting freedom.Whether you’re wrestling...
2025-07-042h 09The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#6 - Ali Durand - Beautiful ScarsAli Durand has been a healing presence in my life—and in the lives of many. In this conversation, we meet her at the doorway of a new chapter and look back on the ones that shaped her: from childhood roots and early influences to the pain of losing the father of her three children to suicide.We talk about motherhood, marriage, divorce, sobriety, and the simple yet often overlooked truth of how life-changing it is to be seen and loved for who you truly are. Ali reflects on raising a blended family, falling in love again la...
2025-06-272h 05The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#5 – Ian Carswell – How to Retire Early Without Selling Your SoulIan Carswell is a friend, mentor, and a living example that you can write your own story. He retired at 39—not because he stopped working, but because he no longer had to trade time for someone else’s dollar.In this episode, we rewind to Ian’s early hustles—reselling deformed gummy bears, mowing lawns, and running backyard carnivals. He shares how he reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), what poker taught him about making decisions with incomplete info, and the underrated superpower of setting clear goals.For Ian, wealth isn’t just money. It's about heal...
2025-06-212h 02The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#5 – Ian Carswell – How to Retire Early Without Selling Your SoulIan Carswell is a friend, mentor, and a living example that you can write your own story. He retired at 39—not because he stopped working, but because he no longer had to trade time for someone else’s dollar.In this episode, we rewind to Ian’s early hustles—reselling deformed gummy bears, mowing lawns, and running backyard carnivals. He shares how he reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), what poker taught him about making decisions with incomplete info, and the underrated superpower of setting clear goals.For Ian, wealth isn’t just money. It's about heal...
2025-06-202h 02The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#4 – Stan Rose - Vietnam Helicopter PilotStan Rose is a Vietnam vet and helicopter pilot with over 14,000 flying hours—and easily one of the best next-door neighbors I’ve ever had. Over the years, I’ve loved hearing his stories on the back porch, lemonade in hand.Stan shares how he went from getting kicked out of high school to flying dangerous missions in Vietnam, where pilot survival was only about 50%. He reflects on the realities of war, the bonds of comradeship, and how telling his stories helped him process life after the war.He says he’s never worked a day in h...
2025-06-131h 48The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#3 - Chara Daum - Death CafeChara Daum hosts the Death Café in Bryn Athyn, PA—a space where people gather over tea and cake to talk openly about death.Death is the one thing we all face, yet rarely discuss. Why is that?If you’ve lost someone, know someone nearing the end, or just find yourself wondering about the afterlife or the meaning of it all—or want to be invited into a conversation where nothing is off limits—this episode is for you.Chara and I unpack why death is so avoided, how facing it might help us l...
2025-06-061h 47The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#2 - Cory Boyce - CoachCory Boyce has been a teacher, coach, mentor, husband, father, and grandfather—but more personally, he was a role model when I needed one most. In this episode, we shift the focus. After years of our conversations revolving around my story, it’s time to hear his.From childhood adventures and coaching soccer to raising a family, living abroad, and navigating life with Parkinson’s, Cory opens up about the moments that shaped him, the people who inspired him, and the values that carried him through. We talk about faith, friendship, fatherhood, and what it really means to sho...
2025-05-312h 37The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#1 – Peter Rhodes - On PresenceWelcome to the first episode of the podcast.Peter Rhodes is a dear friend—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A former prison counselor and probation officer, he still offers private counseling and works at the Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop (BATS), showing up with presence and humility at 80.Peter has been a quiet giant in many lives, including mine. From childhood days playing in the woods behind his house and cold plunging by his hand-built huts, to recent heart-to-hearts in those same huts, Peter has consistently shown me—and countless others—what it means to liv...
2025-05-242h 19The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast#0 – Ethan C Lewin - Why This Podcast ExistsEthan Chase Lewin is the host of The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast. In late April, he wrapped up a DIY study abroad trip across Europe and flew back to the U.S. just in time to walk the stage at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where he received his degree in finance.So what’s next? As Ethan puts it: The Trifecta — Work. Create. Educate. This podcast is the launchpad for all three.In this intro episode, Ethan shares the "why" behind the podcast. If you're wondering what this podcast is really about and what...
2025-05-2409 minThe Ethan C. Lewin PodcastSoundcheck: Adam Helping Ethan Test the MicThought I’d include this tidbit capturing the process of launching the podcast.
2025-05-2401 min
Video Game Newsroom Time MachineJuly 1994 - Part 1Sega's Saturn premiere flops, The Game Industry ditches CES for E3 & Nintendo goes for cheap VR These stories and many more on this episode of the VGNRTM! This episode we will look back at the biggest stories in and around the video game industry in July 1994. As always, we'll mostly be using magazine cover dates, and those are of course always a bit behind the actual events. Alex Smith of They Create Worlds is our cohost. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/ and order his book here: https://www.theycreateworlds...
2024-11-233h 21
Adapt or PerishThe Picture of Dorian Gray (Ep. 131)It's spooky season yet again, so with Episode 131 of Adapt or Perish, we're taking a look at The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde's classic work of Gothic horror! In this episode, we discuss: Oscar Wilde's original 1891 novel The 1915 silent movie version, directed by Eugene Moore, and starring Harris Gordon, Helen Fulton, Howard Hickman, and W. Ray Johnston The 1945 theatrical movie, written and directed by Albert Lewin, and starring Hurd Hatfield, Donna Reed, Angela Lansbury, and George Sanders The 1961 episode of Golden Showcase, directed by Paul Bogart, written by Jacqueline Babbin and Audrey Maas, and starring...
2023-10-032h 10
Talk the Plank: A Pittsburgh Pirates podcastTTP Ep. 83: Pirates Sign Carlos SantanaIn this episode, Nathan Hursh and Jake Slebodnick discuss the Pirates' signing of 1B/DH, Carlos Santana. They also talk about other recent moves such as the pickup of 1B Lewin Diaz and the Kevin Newman trade. Also in this episode, Ethan Smith of @LockedOnPirates gave his thoughts on the Pirates' moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-2642 min
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2022-07-291h 10
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)YAPClassic: Nir Eyal on Being IndistractableWe live in a world of habit-forming technology and constant distraction, but how can we harness the power of habit and limit these disruptive interruptions? Expert in behavioral design and bestselling author, Nir Eyal, has the answers. Nir’s high-level understanding of how to motivate and manipulate human behavior is helpful for people looking to build habit-forming products, create habits that stick, and for those looking to become indistractable and lead more productive lives. In this episode, Hala and Nir chat about Nir’s 4-step hook model to build habit-forming products, why habits are good for businesses, Nir’s strate...
2022-05-2752 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 195: Vanessa Bohns on How We Influence OthersOne of the messages our culture delivers is “not enough.” Not clever enough. Not busy enough. Not successful enough. It’s a cultural mantra that beats just below the surface of many conversations, especially the ones we have with ourselves.
That’s what’s so refreshing about Vanessa Bohns’ book, You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate our Power of Persuasion and Why It Matters. Vanessa’s message, when it comes to influence and persuasion, is that we’re more than enough. That’s why it’s so important we understand how they work because, like our favorite superheroes...
2021-08-3053 min
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastEarning Their Stripes Episode 27, Part I: Updated Fish Stripes Top 30The Fish Stripes staff is updating their top prospects list again, and for the first time, Marlins fans can go behind the scenes and hear what goes into that process. This first half of the conference call focuses on the upper half of the Top 30 list. Players discussed in the greatest detail include RHP Sixto Sánchez, SS Jazz Chisholm, RHP Edward Cabrera, OF Jesús Sánchez, 1B Lewin Díaz, OF Jerar Encarnación and OF Kameron Misner. Follow Ethan Budowsky (@GatorBait_Ethan), Luis Davila (@luisrdavi), Spencer Morris (@ProspectSpencer), Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty), Ely Sussman (@RealEly) and F...
2020-03-261h 11
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastEarning Their Stripes Episode 27, Part I: Updated Fish Stripes Top 30The Fish Stripes staff is updating their top prospects list again, and for the first time, Marlins fans can go behind the scenes and hear what goes into that process. This first half of the conference call focuses on the upper half of the Top 30 list. Players discussed in the greatest detail include RHP Sixto Sánchez, SS Jazz Chisholm, RHP Edward Cabrera, OF Jesús Sánchez, 1B Lewin Díaz, OF Jerar Encarnación and OF Kameron Misner. Follow Ethan Budowsky (@GatorBait_Ethan), Luis Davila (@luisrdavi), Spencer Morris (@ProspectSpencer), Ian Smith (@FlaSmitty), Ely Sussman (@RealEly) and F...
2020-03-261h 08
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastEarning Their Stripes Episode 17: State of the Jacksonville Jumbo ShrimpIn his eighth season as Director of Broadcasting and play-by-play announcer for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Roger Hoover has had a first-hand look at future Marlins stars. Especially here in 2019, the Shrimp roster is loaded with high-ceiling, high-character talent. On this podcast episode, Ethan Budowsky chats with Hoover (2:50) about the team’s performance, featuring prospects Sixto Sánchez, Jazz Chisholm and Lewin Díaz, plus memories of Monte Harrison and Isan Díaz who passed through the Double-A level last summer. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Roger (@Roger_Hoover) on Twitter. Full cover...
2019-08-1329 min
Fish On First: A Miami Marlins podcastEarning Their Stripes Episode 17: State of the Jacksonville Jumbo ShrimpIn his eighth season as Director of Broadcasting and play-by-play announcer for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Roger Hoover has had a first-hand look at future Marlins stars. Especially here in 2019, the Shrimp roster is loaded with high-ceiling, high-character talent. On this podcast episode, Ethan Budowsky chats with Hoover (2:50) about the team’s performance, featuring prospects Sixto Sánchez, Jazz Chisholm and Lewin Díaz, plus memories of Monte Harrison and Isan Díaz who passed through the Double-A level last summer. Follow Fish Stripes (@fishstripes), Ethan (@GatorBait_Ethan) and Roger (@Roger_Hoover) on Twitter. Full cover...
2019-08-1326 min