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The Cool Grandpa PodcastLead Like a Grandpa Summary In this solo episode, I explore how the natural strengths of intentional grandfathers — presence, curiosity, encouragement, patience, and wisdom — translate into powerful leadership skills in today's workplace. Using stories about Legos, pancakes, and real-life team challenges, Greg reframes proven leadership ideas from Dale Carnegie, John Maxwell, and Dan Miller into an accessible, heart-first approach he calls Grandpa Leadership. Listeners will learn how to build stronger connections with their teams, empower younger employees, guide people through mistakes, and cultivate loyalty by showing genuine care. I also introduce my three-part Grand...
2025-11-2128 min
Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | DoulaThe Recipe for Being a Cool Grandpa with Greg PayneSpoiler alert: there's no perfect set of ingredients that will make anyone the perfect "cool grandpa". However, there are general guidelines that will get most people well along the way - at least for the parts in their control.What's key? Communication, boundaries, having fun. Here's the 'recipe', if you will, in a nutshell. (Plus a little self-reflection!)So here's the 'recipe' from Cool Grandpa Greg Payne on how to put the guidelines into practice for your own family, including the considerations from both sides of the grandparent-parent fence. Enjoy!Full sh...
2025-11-0144 min
Rugged with Trey TuckerThe Confidence Secret No One Talks About - Championship Baseball Coach Greg PayneFew people truly know how to win. Greg Payne, a championship baseball coach and business leader, is one of those who do.
In this conversation, he redefines confidence and shares his winning mindset. Also, discover where confidence truly comes from.
Greg reveals practical strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment, taking control of your thoughts, and leading with purpose.
Drawing on decades of experience in sports and business, he offers actionable advice for building resilience, knowing your people, and achieving success in any area of life.
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2025-07-0146 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastThe Magic of Grandparenting with Allan Kronzek In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Greg chats with acclaimed magician and author Allan Kronzek. Allan shares the inspiration behind his book, Grandpa Magic, and how simple, playful magic tricks can help grandfathers create lasting connections with their grandchildren. Allan explains how magic is a tool for engagement, wonder, and even mentorship. Whether you're performing napkin bunnies for toddlers or mind-reading acts with teens, there's a trick for every age and ability. He also dives into how magic supports critical thinking, imagination, and intergenerational bonding. Listeners will...
2025-06-2752 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastInside the Mind of a Pregnant Father with Dr. Ed Stephens In this powerful follow-up episode, Dr. Ed Stephens returns to The Cool Grandpa Podcast to continue his candid conversation about men's emotional responses to pregnancy, birth, and fatherhood. Greg and Ed dive deep into the often-overlooked realities of paternal depression, miscarriages, and the emotional toll that fathers quietly carry during these life-changing moments. Dr. Stephens shares personal and professional insights from his decades as a psychiatrist, as well as his own experiences as a father and grandfather. From understanding "peripartum depression" in men to reclaiming the vital role of grandfathers as emotional mentors...
2025-06-201h 01The Cool Grandpa PodcastLegacy & Networking: Wisdom from George Dubec In this episode of the Cool Grandpa podcast, Greg Payne and George Dubec discuss the evolving roles of grandparents, family values, and the changing landscape of relationships and parenting. They reflect on their own childhood experiences, the importance of family structure, and the lessons learned from their grandparents. The conversation also touches on the impact of societal changes on marriage and dating, as well as George's transition from engineering to networking and personal development. In this conversation, George Dubec shares insights on the realities of motivational speaking, the importance of skill training over...
2025-06-1340 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc545. The Psychological Impact of Living With Social Inequality with Keith PayneContrary to popular belief – making more money doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be happier in life. The same can be said for societies as a whole, especially when it comes to countries with lopsided wealth distribution leading to high levels of inequality. So what are the connections between that inequality,people’s general wellbeing, and politics? Keith Payne is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill. His books, Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America's Dangerous Divide and The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live, and Die explore the science b...
2025-05-2650 min
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen421: Greg McCown - Electrifying Lightning and Storm Photography!In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews storm and landscape photographer Greg McCown, delving into his passion for capturing epic desert storms and lightning. Greg, who balances photography with a career in real estate, discusses his meticulous approach to storm chasing, which involves extensive location scouting and using multiple cameras to maximize capture opportunities. The conversation covers Greg's strategies for teaching storm photography workshops, his experiences with weather patterns, and his use of technology like lightning triggers, his expert camera settings for lightning, and he shares personal stories that highlight the excitement and unpredictability...
2025-05-121h 09
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen420: Greg Vaughn - The Art of Photography GuidebooksIn this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne sits down with accomplished photographer Greg Vaughn to discuss his journey in photography, ethics in location sharing, and the nuances of workshop teaching. Vaughn, known for his photography guidebooks on Oregon and Washington, talks about how he chooses locations carefully to preserve sensitive environments. They also explore challenges like maintaining a balance between publicizing beautiful places and preventing environmental degradation. Vaughn shares insights from his career, which spans over four decades, emphasizing the importance of business skills in photography and the value of having a love for teaching...
2025-05-051h 02
The Workamper Show PodcastLearn to renovate your own RV with Chad and Janelle Payne on Episode 321Today, I’ll be talking to Chad and Janelle Payne. They were both working as critical care nurses when they stumbled into the world of do-it-yourself RV renovation and never looked back.
What started as a pandemic project with a moss-covered, forgotten camper has since evolved into a passion for transforming RVs into beautiful, customized living spaces.
Janelle, known online as “Nailgun Nelly,” has inspired thousands with her unique designs, hands-on approach, and step-by-step guidance for people who want to renovate their own rigs.
In this episode, we’ll explore how they learned the skil...
2025-03-1131 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastShow and Share: Teaching Life Lessons as a Cool Grandpa In this episode, I discuss the importance of sharing life skills with grandchildren and creative ways to teach them essential lessons. I reflect on personal experiences with my father and how small, everyday moments can provide invaluable learning opportunities for grandkids. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The power of showing and sharing life skills instead of just telling. How can travel experiences teach kids practical skills, from navigating an airport to problem-solving on the go? The benefits of bringing grandkids to meetings and social gatherings to expose them to...
2025-03-0719 min
The Super Daddy ClubThe Grandparent Experience: Wisdom, Challenges, and Building Stronger Generational Bonds with Greg PayneLet us know what you think of the episode by pressing this link - Thank you for your commentsWe're thrilled to welcome Greg Payne, host of The Cool Grandpa Podcast and Award-winning author known for his children's book My Grandpa’s Grandpa. Greg brings years of knowledge into the evolving role of grandparents, bridging generational gaps, and navigating modern family dynamics. In this episode, we’ll explore the challenges of adjusting to grandparent life, the positive impact of strong grandparent-grandchild relationships, and the struggles many grandparents face when they’re denied access to their grandchi...
2025-03-051h 11
Manufacturing MavericksBest of 2024 with Greg McHaleIn this special year-end episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we reflect on the fantastic guests we’ve had on the show in 2024 and recap some of their best moments. This episode recaps insightful discussions with shop leaders and industry pioneers who have shared their experiences, challenges, and wisdom with Greg McHale. Join Greg as he revisits conversations featuring some of the most influential and inspiring voices in precision manufacturing. They discuss navigating manufacturing automation and technology, building a thriving workplace culture, and becoming CMMC 2.0 compliant.And don’t forget to check out the full...
2024-12-3130 min
MEREDA MattersA Conversation with Greg PayneGreg Payne, Senior Advisor on Housing Policy at The Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation and the Future, sits down with MEREDA President Shannon Richards for the fifth episode in the second season of MEREDA Matters - the podcast that lets you listen in on conversations with the people who are driving responsible development in Maine. Payne, whose work is focused on addressing the housing crisis and homelessness, shares a bit about his background, including how a volunteer experience in middle school made an impression on him and was the beginning of his career path. He also shares some of hi...
2024-12-1048 min
DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCASTIT Specialist and a Holistic Healer / We’re not licking frogs here, people! - Greg Payne || DPTSP #062 || David M. WebbWelcome to "Don't Pick The Scab Podcast," the podcast where we take a light-hearted dive into the world of men over 40 recovering from divorce. This week, we chat with Greg Payne, a certified life coach and holistic healer. Greg, a self-proclaimed IT-to-healing convert, shares his journey from tech grad to energy worker, proving that even spreadsheets can have a soul.Greg co-founded Awakened Roots with his wife, creating a healing hub that’s part advice column, part energy spa. They offer everything from Brainspotting to Kambo—yes, that’s frog sweat medicine—and if that doesn’t sound in...
2024-11-2218 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Greg Payne on Healing Trauma with Breath Work and Brainspotting
Greg Payne on Healing Trauma with Breath Work and Brainspotting
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About the Guest(s):
Greg Payne is a trauma-trained life coach and breathwork practitioner with a rich background in brain spotting and Reiki healing. As a certified life coach and a Reiki Master Teacher in the Yasui Lineage for over 13 years, Greg combines ancient and modern healing techniques to foster deep healing within mind, body, and spirit. He draws upon his comprehensive training from the Catalyst Insight Collective (N-PESI) to work effectively with individuals and groups, focusing on...
2024-09-2924 minThe Cool Grandpa Podcast200 Episodes: Four Years of Fun and Learning In this episode, I am taking a victory lap with my good buddy, Steve Ownes, from the Fascination Street Podcast. In this fun conversation, Steve interviews me on my podcast. We discussed my motivations for starting this podcast and why I have kept this project going for over four years. Steve also talks to me about my children's book and where the heck the follow-up books are. We have a blast discussing the journies we have both been on, and we include some fascinating accounts of folks we have interviewed.
2024-09-2057 min
Pet Business DisruptorsNavigating the Reptile Industry: Greg West's Experience and ExpertiseIn today's episode, Clayton interviews Greg West, the owner of Cornell's World and the promoter for the WCRE (West Canadian Reptile Expo). Greg shares insights into his journey in the reptile industry, from his early experiences with reptiles to his involvement in TV shows like "Scaled." He delves into the importance of reptile expos in the industry, highlighting their sense of community and the opportunity they provide for education and networking. KEY TAKEAWAYS Greg West, the owner of Cornell's World, emphasizes the importance of entertainment and community at reptile expos. Reptile shows foster a...
2024-09-0256 min
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen382: Greg Benz - Discover the Power of HDR Photography and DisplaysIn this episode, host Matt Payne sits down with photographer and tech expert Greg Benz to delve into the world of HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology. They discuss the benefits of HDR displays, especially Apple's Pro Display XDR and Asus monitors, for photographers looking to enhance their editing experience. Benz highlights the advantages of HDR for capturing detailed images, outlines the process for accurately calibrating monitors, and suggests experimenting with HDR on newer devices. The conversation covers the efficiency of the AVIF format for image sharing, the functionality of Greg's Lumenzia Photoshop panel for luminosity masking, and practical tips...
2024-08-121h 05
MEREDA MattersHousing the Unhoused with Kevin Bunker, Danielle West and Greg Payne.Kevin Bunker, Principal of Developers Collaborative; Greg Payne, Senior Advisor on Housing Policy at the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future; and Danielle West, City Manager in Portland, sat down with MEREDA President Craig Young for a MEREDA Morning Menu event on February 1st entitled ‘Housing the Unhoused and Asylum Seekers.’ The thought-provoking discussion was recorded and rebroadcast for the fifteenth episode of MEREDA Matters - the podcast that puts you in the room with the people who are driving responsible development in Maine. The aim of the group’s discussion was to enable a deeper understanding of the c...
2024-03-0558 minManufacturing MavericksDon’t Tell Me No - Tell Me How with Mike PayneGreg McHale sits down to talk with Mike Payne, Owner of Hill Manufacturing about his unconventional path to becoming a shop owner. Mike was actually helping the previous owner look for a buyer when he decided to make an offer himself. After 25 years in software and private equity, Mike realized that he really liked the can-do attitude and willingness to help each other that manufacturers share. This episode explores how Mike leveraged his background in private equity and data analysis to double his shop’s size in 5 years - every five years.Bloodstains, sweat and tears (1:40)Taking the pl...
2024-02-281h 03
Payne on PoliticsCultural Bridges in Education: Prof. Franklin-Lyons Discusses the Emerson-Blanquerna SummitIn this episode of Payne on Politics, host Greg Payne sits down with the Emerson College Professor Adam Franklin-Lyons for an in-depth discussion about the Emerson-Blanquerna 9th Annual Global Summit, a remarkable event set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the 70th Anniversary commemorative concert for Blanquerna University at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. This episode delves into the Catalan context of the concert performance, highlights from the summit, and further showcasing the fusion of culture and education in these global networks.Dr. Adam Franklin-Lyons is interested in almost anything Medieval.He first worked in archives in Catalonia and...
2024-01-3023 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastBrotherhood of Fatherhood Scott Rammage joins the conversation this week to talk about his grandfathers and his project, The Brotherhood of Fatherhood, that seeks to help men be the leaders and whole men they intended to be. As we begin our discussion, Scott talks about his two grandfathers. His mother's father was a janitor and worked hard to provide for his family. We learn how his grandfather was a lightning rod for blame and negative feelings about being poor and having a difficult life. We also learn about Scott's grandfather from his dad's side of the family. Scott recalls spending...
2023-10-2755 min
Fascination StreetGreg Payne - Podcaster (The Cool Grandpa) / Author (My grandpa's Grandpa)Greg PayneTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Greg Payne. Greg is the host of; The Cool Grandpa Podcast, the author of 'My Grandpa's Grandpa', and a friend. In this episode, we chat about the experiences Greg had with his grandparents, growing up, that made him want to start a podcast dedicated to grandfathers. We exchange stories about our respective grandparents, and we discuss what drew Greg to podcasting in general. Greg touches on some of the early difficulties of starting his own show, and how its going now. Then we talk...
2023-10-1650 min
The Bad Preaching PodcastKidney Stone Saga - Witness of the Holy SpiritWhy is the Holy Spirit such a good witness of both the good and bad sagas of our lives? Listen in as Pastor Greg Payne along with Pastor Brad Wudski & Pastor Aaron Neal discuss the powerful ministry of the Holy Spirit. This conversation is a continuation of the Kidney Stone Saga and Pastor Greg's sermon "Stuck in a painful place!"
2023-09-2119 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastKidney Stone Saga - Comfort of Family and FriendsPastor Greg & Pastors Aaron and Brad continue the conversation about Greg's Kidney Stone Saga! Today's conversation centers around the "comfort of family and friends" and comes from the sermon "Stuck in a painful place!" The conversation motivates us all to be friends to those who are suffering, hurting, in a bad place and even to those who may have failed and sinned!
2023-09-1419 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastKidney Stone Saga - God's WisdomJoin us as we discuss important topics from being "Stuck in a Painful Place". Pastors Greg, Brad and Aaron discuss lessons learned from Pastor Greg's recent saga of having a kidney stone! This week they discuss God's wisdom that is always present and beneficial in our lives!
2023-09-0719 min
Mad Hatter Shows#31 - Greg Hahn & Shawna ReedWe are joined 8/22 by Greg Hahn, ahead of his NE weekend that marks his Mad Hatter Shows debut, and also by Shawna Reed, independent pro wrestler who just returned to the States from the UK.
A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, Greg has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT.
Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all out style of physical humor, one liners and crowd work into a performance of immediate pandemonium an...
2023-08-301h 01The Bad Preaching PodcastFirst ever "On the Road" episodeJoin Pastor Greg Payne along with Pastor Brad Wudski and Pastor Aaron Neal as they travel the roads of Charlottesville, VA. Today's topic is the beautiful concept of sanctification!
2023-06-2217 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastThe ABC's of Personal SalvationPastors Greg, Aaron and Brad recorded this podcast with the intention of providing a brief resource about personal salvation. They hope this podcast will assist someone who may be searching for a relationship with Christ. Or, perhaps the points and Scriptures shared will be helpful to you in sharing the good news with someone else!
2023-06-0818 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastStories of SalvationJoin Pastor Greg, Pastor Brad and Pastor Aaron as they discuss the beauty of personal salvation!
2023-06-0119 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastDogs, Crumbs and HumilityOur guest speaker on Mother's Day was Bishop Toby Morgan. Join Pastor Brad Wudski, Pastor Aaron Neal and Pastor Greg Payne as they discuss his powerful sermon! Did Jesus really call the woman in Mark 7 a dog? Listen in to see why!
2023-05-2519 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastA Friend in High PlacesToday's topic is the Ascension. There's more to it than we often realize! Join Pastor Greg, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Brad as they discuss this important topic. Garth Brooks may have had friends in low places, but we have a Friend in High Places!
2023-04-2719 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastDon't look for the living among the dead!Are you looking for treasure in the trash can? Did Pastor Greg really play the organ app? Join Pastor Brad, Pastor Aaron and Pastor Greg as they discuss the significance of Christ's resurrection!
2023-04-2019 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastInterview (part 2) with Bishop Travis Gore, Virginia State Ministries DirectorPastor Brad Wudski and Pastor Greg Payne continue their discussion with Bishop Travis Gore (Virginia State Ministries Director) about life as a pastor. Listen in as Travis shares about his time as pastor navigating the joys and crisis moments of pastoral ministry.
2023-01-1918 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastInterview with Bishop Travis Gore, Virginia State Ministries DirectorPastor Brad Wudski and Pastor Greg Payne dialog with Bishop Travis Gore about his time growing up as a "PK" (Pastor's kid). The conversation continues on as Travis shares about his conversion and call into ministry.
2023-01-1218 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowCANNABIS TALK A TO Z: Boey Bertold of Paper Crane Cannabis and Greg Payne of Box4GrowBoey Bertoldhttps://www.papercranecannabis.com/Greg Paynehttps://box4grow.com/Boey Bertold is the founder of Paper Crane Cannabis. Boey is a former trafficker, and second-generation cannabis entrepreneur. He was arrested in 2006 with about 300 pounds of cannabis. It led to a big bust, a big arrest, and a subsequent 2.5- to 3-year state prison sentence. With his partner, Lisa Mauriello, he runs an outdoor cultivation farm in Hubbardston with a social equity license. There, he employs people who have a similar background as himself. They're part of what's called the legacy market: People...
2022-12-0939 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastCrazy Titles discussion part 2Will Pastor Greg really use the title "Belly Flop"? Listen in as the discussion continues as Pastor Brad talks with Pastor Greg about the recent sermon series!
2022-11-1019 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastCrazy Sermon TitlesJoin Pastor Brad and Pastor Greg as they discuss the meaning behind some of the recent creative sermon titles. For example, why the title "Get your finger out of my spaghetti"
2022-11-1019 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastLet's talk about Youth Camp and State MinistryPastor Brad and Pastor Greg have an impromptu conversation about this past week's State Minister's Meeting, Youth Camps and other state ministries. Listen in for an enjoyable and insightful conversation.
2022-10-0720 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastBonus - Halloween Fun with the Grandkids Ever wonder who those people go over the top at Halloween and have the best home haunt in the neighborhood? Meet Nationally recognized home haunt and prop designer expert Roger Hayes. Order your drink and pull up a chair so you can join my conversation with Roger as we catch up about all things Halloween. Rog is an old friend with whom I have had many adventures. Some adventures we even tell our wives about. So, come on, pull up a chair, and join us for some great conversation. ...
2022-10-0740 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastInterview with Brad Wudski part 2We enjoyed our conversation with co-host Pastor Brad Wudski so much that today we continue in part 2. Listen as Pastor Brad explains how God confirmed his placement at NCOG in a very significant way.
2022-10-0622 minThe Cool Grandpa Podcast100th Episode Well, it was bound to happen. This is my 100th episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast! In trying to think about what to do for my 100th show, I thought about putting together a collection of stories from past interviews. I had even thought about making the whole show just kind of a party by having some of the previous guests on to chat about where they are now in their Grandpa journey or what they have learned since our last conversation. Neither of those other options seemed right...
2022-09-3040 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastInterview with Brad WudskiToday Pastor Greg interviews Pastor Brad about his family's conversion to Christ, his personal conversion to Christ, and his call to ministry. Enjoy the personal conversation and stories today!
2022-09-2919 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastFavorite Grampy Manny Oliverez is on a mission to be THE FAVORITE GRAMPY. Manny is someone who didn't grow up with his grandfathers setting an example about what a grandpa should or shouldn't do. This left Manny with a clean slate to create the types of relationships he wanted with his grandchildren. We discuss Manny's reaction to hearing the news that he would become a grandfather for the first time. Hearing that news started exploring what it would take to become a grandchild's favorite grampy. Manny shares with us how for him, being a favorite...
2022-09-2352 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastWhat Makes Grandfathers Unique? Dr. Abby Stephan had a unique experience as a youngster because she had an actual multi-generational household. This experience is unique because most of us in North America live with just parents and children and not with grandparents. This family environment is not the norm for a lot of families in the world. Often, those family units include the grandparents in the household structure. Within this context, Abby grew to appreciate the role of grandparents within the family structure. Abby shares with us some great stories of her relationships with her grandparents growing...
2022-09-1657 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastDiscussion with Missionary Wayne Wozniak (part 2)Have you ever wondered what the day-to-day life is like for a missionary? Listen in as Pastor Brad and Pastor Greg continue their discussion with Missionary Wayne Wozniak.
2022-09-1519 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastGrandparents Day Welcome into this pre-Grandparents Day conversation. The conversation is a bit short this week, but I am calling out a few things to remember about being a Grandfather and Grandparent. First, not every relationship will be exactly like we would like it to be if your relationship is not where you want it to be with your adult child, spouse, partner, or even your grandchild. Do an assessment and be truthful about some of the things you might be doing to create friction in that relationship and then address those items.
2022-09-0918 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastNCOG and missionary Wayne Wozniak (our first interview)Wayne Wozniak serves as a missionary leader and educator in Peru and Colombia. Today, he discusses his early relationship with NCOG. Listen as he shares his call to the mission field and his connection to Nortonsville and Central Virginia.
2022-09-0816 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastBeing a Role Model Grandpa Jammie is back for another great conversation. In this conversation, we pick up where we left off the conversation we had on James's YouTube channel, "Really! I'm a Grandparent." About a couple of months ago, James had me on his show talking about the importance of male role models. (That conversation is available by clicking on this link and the one below) In that conversation, we started diving into why it is important for grandfathers to step up and be good role models for their grandchildren. We discussed how children look to...
2022-09-0258 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastWhy Worship?What was Michal's problem? David danced and worshipped. Michal despised her husband! What's up with that? Let's look at the internal matters of worship.
2022-09-0120 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastThe Humor in the Everyday You must be a certain character to see the humor in almost everything. From remembrances of your own adolescent past to a baby's first and very awkward steps to your daily habits, which you have done for years but can no longer remember exactly why you do "that." Well, Jerry Zezima is that kind of character. Jerry is the needed individual that helps us see the humor and, at times, the absurdity that makes up everyday life. I am excited that Jerry has joined our conversation to remind us that a surprisingly high...
2022-08-2647 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastWhat do you do on the worst day of your life?What happens when it all falls apart and everyone is mad at you? What do you do on the worst day of your life? Pastor Greg and Pastor Brad look at David and his time at a place called Ziklag.
2022-08-2520 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastKinoo Jim Marggaff joins the conversation this week to talk about his latest company, Kinoo. Kinoo is an interactive application specifically designed to increase multigenerational relations when there is a distance between the young ones and the, let's say, more seasoned ones. If Jim's name doesn't ring a bell right off, that's okay, but I bet you know of at least one of the companies he has either started or has been part of. Jim is the founder and voice of LeapPad Learning System. Jim also was behind Livescribe Smartpen. You could say that...
2022-08-1950 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastChange is Coming!Change will happen. How will you adjust? The Holy Spirit wants to assist you. Join Pastor Greg and Pastor Brad as they discuss the importance of embracing the Holy Spirit when change comes to your life.
2022-08-1820 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastGrandparents Academy Aaron Larsen stops by The Cool Grandpa Podcast to talk about his fantastic grandparents. Grandparents who not only were there to love and encourage Aaron but who also gave him needed proddings. Aaron was a young man just out of school, and his confidence when was shaken. Through love and support, his grandparents helped him to discover where he should be receiving his value and self-worth in life. We dive into Aaron's experience with living with his grandparents. He shares several examples of how his grandparents intentionally built connection points around Aaron's interests...
2022-08-1250 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastInvest in Yourself Some will say that investing in yourself is selfish and can take resources away from other needed projects or activities. I however say that the coolest grandpas work hard on investing in themselves. Why? so that those cool grandpas can then poor themselves into their family, friends, work, and hobbies. Investing into yourself is not a new concept but it is one that I think we don't pay as much attention to as we get older. I believe that as we start to have grandchildren come along and our roles at work, at...
2022-08-0528 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastRevival series - Episode OneToday's topic is revival. Join in the discussion as we talk about personal revival and explore Evangelist Drew Gibbons sermon from our first night of Wednesday revival. "Lord, send a revival and start the work in me!"
2022-08-0420 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastAdventures with Grammy Carolyn Berry, from the podcast, Adventures with Grammy, joins us to discuss her experience being a grandmother AND a podcaster. We talk about her memories of learning that she would become a grandmother for the first time and what a special time that was for her. Carolyn also talks to us about how she uses her farm and trips to State and National Parks to create adventures for her grandchildren. We both agree that adventures do not have to be high risk or involve lots of money. Sometimes the best adventures are when...
2022-07-2952 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastMake Momentos Michelle Booth from Make Momentos is joining us to discuss how Make Momentos enables interesting and unique connections with the young children in your life. Make Momentos is a unique product and experience where you can create a short video introduction followed by reading an enjoyable book for your grandchild, child, niece, or nephew. This conversation explores what motivated Michelle to start this unique company. You will learn about Michelle's background as an editor, ghostwriter, and publisher focused on helping people tell their stories. You will feel Michelle's passion for helping people connect...
2022-07-2239 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastBeing an Example Winn Egan is back for another conversation with us. In this episode, Winn and I dive into his personal experience with being a grandfather. You might remember that Winn was a previous guest on the show where we discussed the book, Grandparenting on Purpose, that he wrote with his wife, Linda. In our conversation, we discuss his memories of learning that he was becoming a grandfather for the first time and how that has continued to impact him now that his first grandchild is in his 30s. Winn also talks about how he...
2022-07-151h 01The Cool Grandpa PodcastStop and Smell the Roses Stop and smell the roses. No one knows where that phrase or sentence comes from. If you know, please leave me a comment below. I like discovering the origin story of some of our popular phrases and words. I found that golfer Walter Hagen used the phrase frequently in my research. It makes sense that Walter is credited with helping Bobby Jones learn to control or deal with the stress of big-time golf. For me, stopping and smelling the roses is a good reminder to slow down and appreciate...
2022-07-0822 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastStories With Grandpa Josiah Fogle has created children's books to help his children experience the vital lessons that John Fogle instilled in him. Josiah admired his father and was influenced by him through spending years as a family in the Philippines as missionaries. Through writing about Grandpa John, Josiah has built a bridge between his father's legacy and Josiah's children, who are learning about their grandfather through actual family stories and memories and impactful children's books. We continue our discussion and dive into the world of writing and publishing for both children's books and grown-up books...
2022-06-241h 02The Bad Preaching PodcastEpisode Five - A picture of baptismLet's talk about water baptism and Holy Spirit baptism. Join in on the conversation with Pastor Greg Payne and Pastor Brad Wudski.
2022-06-2420 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastWhere Two Worlds Meet This week we are joined by two passionate individuals whose goal is to build bridges of understanding and communication between Grandparents and Grandchildren. Jerry Witkovsky and Deanna Shoss join us to discuss their new book, Where Two Worlds Meet. Jerry joins our conversation as a leader in developing organizations and programs that impact the lives of his community. Since his 1997 retirement, Jerry has focused his considerable energies on grandparenting facilitation—helping multigenerational families work (and play) together to create a rich family life. He has partnered with JCC and YMCA to create a wr...
2022-06-1754 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastEpisode Four - Leaving after a Southern visitSometimes it's good to take your time and wait! Listen in as Pastor Brad and Pastor Greg discuss Jesus' final command to wait!
2022-06-1621 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastVolunteering and Mentoring Ben Manny is an engaged grandpa, AND he is an engaged volunteer. This week, I discuss how grandfathers can support their community but mainly the children and young adults in their community. We start our conversation with Ben discussing how he is an engaged and supportive grandfather. Ben shares with us how he doesn't let being a long way away from his grandchildren stop him from being the mentor and coach they need but always leaves plenty of room for fun and games. Ben has been an active volunteer...
2022-06-1050 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastEpisode 3 - Cry Baby Jonah!Was Jonah a cry baby? Listen as Pastor Brad and Pastor Greg discuss Jonah's attitude!
2022-06-0921 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastPriming the Pump "Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends. We're so glad you could attend! Come inside! come inside!" - Emerson, Lake & Palmer. I am happy to have a moment with you. I enjoy these one-on-one conversations, and I hope you find them valuable for your grandparenting journey. This month, I want to discuss steps you can take to 'prime the pump' or, in other words, plan your next visit with your children and grandchildren. Some people will tell you that the only actual planning you should do...
2022-06-0329 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastEpisode 2 - Is it okay to cry?Pastor Brad and Pastor Greg discuss a Godly design to crying. It's okay to cry! Just don't be a cry baby! Tears are therapeutic by design. Listen in on this timely discussion.
2022-06-0221 minThe Bad Preaching PodcastEpisode One - What is Truth?In the first ever Bad Preaching Podcast, Pastor Brad Wudski and Pastor Greg Payne discuss truth. Now more than ever, we need to know the truth and speak the truth in love.
2022-05-2722 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastBabooky The conversation is with the founder of Babooky, Nathan Andersen, aka Anders Roseberg. In this conversation, we jump into Nathan's varied and exciting background. Nathan is self-taught when creating children's books and other writing genres. We discuss the different options for publishing books, from the print-on-demand model (Amazon model) to traditional publishing. Nathan goes into detail about the pros and cons of each publishing method. I asked Nathan to detail his company's service offerings and how people can engage with him and his team. It is incredible how many...
2022-05-2745 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastGrandparenting on Purpose Winn and Linda Egan developed and shared their views on grandparenting with their friends during a get-together. They discussed how grandparents could be active participants in their children's and grandchildren's lives. With more and more data being reported about issues around isolation, depression, and the like with teenagers, being an active grandparent is vital to helping grandchildren to become happy and healthy adults. Winn talks with us about how he and his wife Linda took the basis for that gathering of friends and crafted those topics and experiences into the book, Grandparenting on...
2022-05-2058 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastGrandpas as Coaches This episode is another one-on-one conversation with you and me. I open up the conversation with a quick trip report from my last trip to Virginia the week before Easter. I spent a lot of time with my grandson, who is almost four years old. I confess that spending multiple days with him wore me out physically and mentally. It has been a long time since I chased toddlers around a playground and museum for hours at a time. I also forgot that three-and-a-half-year-olds don't just play 20 questions; they play 120 questions and tend...
2022-05-1338 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastThe GaGa Sisterhood This week's guest is Donne Davis. Donne started the GaGa Sisterhood group to bring inspiration, support, and tools to grandmothers worldwide. Donne became a grandmother in 2003, and for over nineteen years, she has been on a mission to connect with other grandmas and explore the evolving role of being a grandmother. Donne and I start our conversation by discussing her experience in becoming a grandmother and its impact on her life. Donne explains that when the midwife held up her first granddaughter, Donne was GaGa for that grandchild and has been committed to...
2022-05-0657 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastMeet the Grandchildren Where They Are Our conversation this week is with Ed Gaffney. We talked with Ed a few episodes ago about RVing with grandchildren. (The link to that conversation is in the links below.) Ed shares how he and his wife Jeanne found out that they would be grandparents at a Billy Joel and Elton John concert. Ed shares his experience blending his family with Jeanne's to form a blended family. We learn through Ed's stories how the children adapted to each other a bit faster than the other family members. We also learn how Ed and...
2022-04-2236 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastOlder Men's Mental Health Dr. Rob Whitley, Ph.D., discusses older men's mental health issues. Rob Whitley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, and a Research Scientist at the Douglas Research Centre. He is currently a Fonds de recherche du Québec-Santé Senior Research Scholar and an Honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Rob and I discuss the mental health challenges that older men can face in this conversation. We discuss several causes of mental health issues, such as the pain and breakdown of our bodies. Rob points out that as...
2022-04-151h 01The Cool Grandpa PodcastCareer Meets Purpose Greg Vance joins us again to discuss job hunting, career management, and finding work that has purpose and meaning in our middle to later years. Greg is a successful and sought-after coach who has been where many of us are currently. He has been in a position that paid well but was uninspiring. After working with renowned (and former guest of the show) career coach, Dan Miller, Greg set out to help other people find profoundly satisfying work. You know, the kind of work where you can't wait for Monday to come around...
2022-03-1857 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastLiving in the same neighborhood This conversation is with Greg Vance. Greg shares all the changes he had going on when the first grandchildren came along. We discussed how Greg was leaving corporate life and was building his coaching and consulting business. Greg discusses the changes in habits and lifestyle that were happening in the few years leading to welcoming in their first grandchild. We discuss Greg's relationship with his young grandchildren and grandchildren living within the same neighborhood. Greg talks about the logistics of keeping toys, clothes, and the important stuffed animals all squared away between two...
2022-02-1837 min
The PayneCastAround the Bases - McCallie HC Tim Costo & Baylor Co-HCs Greg Elie & Mike KinneyThis week on Around the Bases we have McCallie's HC Tim Costo and Baylor Co-HCs Greg Elie and Mike Kinney. Tennessee opens their season in just two weeks!Be sure you leave us a review and a rating. You can follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube! Please send your comments to thepaynecast1@gmail.com.
2022-02-1655 min
The PayneCastThis Week in Real Estate - January 24th-28th 2022TP, Ryan, and Greg talk about the interest rates that have been going up over the last week. They are here to calm your fears or concerns about the rising rates. They talk about how this real estate market is not similar to 2007, 2008, and 2009. Give it a listen to get all your questions answered about the home buying process and some advice on what you should do!Tyler Payne - 423-508-4136, tylerpayne.elite@gmail.com, Elite Realtors, LLC.Ryan Beamish - 615-557-4286, ryan.beamish@summitfunding.net, Summit FundingGreg Payne - 423-645-9404, greg...
2022-01-2621 minThe Cool Grandpa PodcastA Grandfather's Strength This week's conversation is with Dave Evans. Dave and I sit down to talk about his experience with being a grandfather. We talk a lot about his granddaughter Nyia and her challenges. During Nyia's delivery, she went without oxygen for about 12 minutes resulting in Nyia having extensive brain and motor issues. Nyia and her family are working with the great people at NAPA on an individual therapy plan to help Nyia learn to do as much for herself as possible. As you can imagine, Nyia relies on the therapists' support and care, her...
2021-11-051h 03The Cool Grandpa PodcastNew roles "I'm in a place in my life where I get offered parts that I didn't get offered before - fathers and uncles and grandfathers and so on. And it took me a long time to get to that place, but I'm glad because it opens up new territory." - Christopher Walken The episode is a one on one conversation with me and you. In this conversation, I discuss how we are taking on new roles even at our age, which is a good thing. Men heading into their "grandpa years" should be looking...
2021-09-2421 min
The Shooter's MindsetThe Shooter’s Mindset Episode 346 Army Marksmanship Unit Tyler Payne & Scott PetersonJoin Jenn and Greg with gas gun extraordinaires Tyler Payne & Scott Peterson of the Army Marksmanship Unit as we talk about the AMU, the PRS, and of course gas guns!
2021-08-191h 05The Cool Grandpa PodcastEP - 40 Good GrandpaTed Page was tired of the negative messaging about grandpas in popular media when he learned that he would become a grandpa. Instead of just complaining about that negative messaging, Ted decides to launch a blog about the positive aspects of being a grandpa, and so, Good Grandpa was born. We sit down for a unique show where Ted and I interview each other about how our lives changed when we found out we were going to become grandfathers. We both have similar journeys with different methods of delivering our messages of the positive impact...
2021-07-161h 05
Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years PodcastMustang Muscle Car Buying and Selling Greg Payne InterviewSimply put, their showroom is a big kid candy store. Virtually their YouTube, Instagram and Facebook views are literally in the millions. In inventory, everything from 1920-1975 Street Rods, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars and more including some of the hotest of the hot Classic Mustangs! They ship cars all over the world and have several different options for financing. Vanguard Motor Sales is located in the Motor City. Their General Manager is Greg Payne, he’s the one doing all the test drives, donuts and burnouts -- I am stoked to talk to Greg. Welcome to the podcast....
2021-05-0322 min
Taco the TownEpisode 125: Estrella Azul (w/ Madison Sha & Greg Payne)This week we check out the tasty tacos at ESTRELLA AZUL in Mission, Kansas (right there on Johnson Drive) with our special guest Taco Reviewers MADISON SHA (Professional Dancer/Fitness Trainer) and GREG PAYNE (Anchor & Reporter for KCTV 5 News!) Greg tells us about covering Super Bowl 55 in Tampa and the taco scene growing up in Connecticut! Madison tells us about her LA Diavolo Dance Days and what her favorite taco spot in LA is (as well as her favorite taco spot in Manhattan, Kansas!) We chat about Tik Tok and Using Tacos to lure people into matching with you...
2021-04-201h 30
PICK UP THE SIX® Productions#10: Greg Payne, The Cool Grandpa PodcastAt the tender age of 48, Greg Payne became a Grandpa for the first time. What did he know about being a grandpa? Not much. He needed some on the job training. With that the Cool Grandpa podcast and community was born.
Greg joined the show to talk about this strength of purpose, the interviews, stories, and wisdom that he’s gathering in an ongoing pursuit to figure this thing out.
Find Greg and The Cool Grandpa Podcast at http://cool-grandpa.us
2021-04-0835 min
Living In Carver County MinnesotaShould I buy a business? Keith Payne, business broker offers some insightsMy guest is Keith Payne of Sunbelt Business Advisors talks about buying an existing business and what that takes as well as what to be thinking about if you have a business and are thinking about an exit strategy. Keith brings his years of business experience to help people make wise decisions about this type of huge investment. Work is such an integral part of our lives and if the past 12 months has shown us, it is possible to break a long standing work pattern and do what a few years ago would have seemed impossible. Things that you'd been pu...
2021-03-3147 min
Newman & Payne PodcastNewman and Payne Podcast, Episode 21: Northern Nevada Restaurants We MissGreg grew up in Reno all of his life and Chris moved here from Southern California when he was 6 years old. They've dined at their fair share of places while growing up. Unfortunately, not all of the places have remained.
This episode runs the gamut of places they loved and will hopefully spark a memory or two that you loved as well. This was another fun episode to record. Oh, they also had a small studio audience.
Enjoy this week's episode of the Newman and Payne Podcast.
2021-03-2953 min
Midlands Energy & Transport Innovation8 - Vehicle to Grid Charging with Greg Payne of CenexVehicle to grid charging is a process where your house or even the electricity grid could use your electric vehicle battery as an energy source to draw on at times of peak demand or low generation.
This new technology could prove vital for the development of a smart electricity network that can cope with intermittent energy production from wind and solar. Whilst at the same time as coping with the expected 400% increase in demand for electricity as we move away from fossil fuels.
My name is David James and in this episode of Midlands Energy & Transport Innovation I’m...
2021-03-2136 min
LO SHOW DI DJ-Greg-&-DJ-Giuliodj-greg-dj-giulio podcast del venerdì parliamo di Liam Paynein questo erpisodio parliamo della biografia di Liam Payne degli one diraction.
2021-01-2915 min
Escape the HiveNo Payne, No Gain with Nik Payne(poppa_nikels_art)I talk with local SLC artist Nik Payne about his experience starting out as an artist, our commonalities, and how dreams influence both our work. IG: @poppa_nikels_art https://poppanikelsart.com. Follow my IG: @gemini.moon.house
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2020-12-0724 min
Reimagine SchoolsEmotional Poverty with Dr. Ruby PayneIn this episode, best-selling author Dr. Ruby Payne, shares insights from her book, Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom, that includes strategies that can help teach educators calming and healing techniques that will provide comfort for the most vulnerable kids in our schools. Dr. Payne also shares her thoughts on the importance of non-verbal communication in the classroom and why many student outbursts should be handles as emotional issues, not just as day-to-day discipline challenges. The conversation concludes with tips for working cooperatively with parents, including the use of the...
2020-05-2735 min
Australian Lure FishingGold Coast Flathead With Rob PayneThe Gold Coast Flathead Classic is a major fishing tournament that takes place in early October each year. In this episode, Gold Coast fishing journalist and long time Flathead Classic competitor Rob Payne shares some tips and advice for hopefuls chasing Flathead Classic success. Check out our full flathead archive: https://doclures.com/flathead-fishing/ Find Gold Coast Fishing Spots: https://doclures.com/gold-coast-fishing/ Full show notes at https://doclures.com/gold-coast-flathead-fishing-rob-payne/
2019-09-2748 min
Level Up - From Agent to EntrepreneurThe Truth Behind a Breakthrough w/Brendon PaynePeople often think that the mental shift of a new calendar year will be enough to motivate them reach their goals, but there are steps that must be taken to make it happen. Why is it so important for us to have focus and limit distractions? How do we prepare for the inevitable boredom that comes with implementing and becoming consistent with something?
On this episode, Brendon Payne and I discuss the 4 conditions we need to create in order to get a breakthrough.
Consistency leads to boredom, but boredom le...
2019-02-0124 min
F-Stop Collaborate and ListenGreg Russell - Landscape Photography in Wilderness AreasWelcome to Episode 089 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Greg Russell!
Greg is a photographer and science teacher living in Southern California. Greg has been devoting a lot of time photographing wilderness areas in California and has been documenting that on his website, alpenglowimagesphotography.com. Greg and I sat down to discuss his project and to hear from Greg on the importance of deserts, conservation issues, and lots more. Greg’s work focuses primarily on the landscapes of the American West, with special emphasis on the Southwest and high deserts of the Colorado Plateau.
We...
2019-01-021h 06