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The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastWe're Back! You're Welcome.On this episode of the podcast, Spotify labels us as subversives, Jared claims COVID made his farts odorless, and we discuss why season 2 won't suck as bas as season 1.ABOUT JAREDJared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change makers, have used to guide and shape the future they wanted to see. Jared is also a futurist, advisor, and professor of Strategic Foresight at the University of Tennessee’s Ha...2022-03-241h 21The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastKids These Days... with Saathvik BoompelliOn this episode of the podcast, Paul discovers his best years have passed him by, the team conspires to steal the intellectual property of their young guest, and Jared reveals his philanthropic resume is includes giving day-old stolen food to the homeless. All this, plus the ultimate story of turning lemons into lemonade from Saathvik Boompelli, one of the most remarkable and prolific young people to emerge from the pandemic yet.ABOUT SAATHVIK:Saathvik is a high school senior studying at Jack Britt High School and the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics...2021-03-291h 03The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastThere’s No Bizness Like Show Bizness...A Walk Down Hollywood Boulevard with Matt ChernovOn this episode of the podcast, top ten lists you’d never imagine, an agreement that Jared is no Neil Diamond, and exploring the vast sea of opportunity in the ever-growing field of assassins-for-hire. All this plus insights and observations about the impact of COVID on the creative process, the final word on the best western movie ever, and possibly the most endearing story of Sir Roger Moore you’ll ever hear...all from the brilliant and prolific mind our guest Matt Chernov.ABOUT MATT CHERNOVMatthew Chernov is a screenwriter, journalist, and podcaster base...2021-02-261h 33The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastF is for Fun...Sometimes; Talking Health from the Battlefield to the Bedroom with Geoff DardiaOn this episode of the podcast, Jared reveals himself to be a rabid ageist; Paul’s untimely demise is predicted with unsettling conviction, and a race emerges to see who can be the first to crack wise about erectile dysfunction. All this plus perspective on how fear and anxiety is making us more vulnerable to COVID from the founder of the Special Operations Forces Health Initiative Program Geoff Dardia.ABOUT GEOFFGeoffrey Dardia has lead the way in educating the SOF community about the environmental exposures and lifestyle choices that put the health of Sp...2021-02-181h 47The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastNetflix Hates You... A Deep Dive Into The Streaming Video Industry with Dan RayburnOn this episode of the podcast, we throw shade at AT&T again, Jared seizes another opportunity to complain about his career as an amateur cyclist, and Paul goes to extraordinary lengths to close the deal on a chicken sandwich at the grand opening of a new Chick-Fil-A. All this, plus insights on why Netflix thinks you’re an idiot with streaming video pioneer and industry expert Dan Rayburn. ABOUT DAN RAYBURN:Dan Rayburn is considered to be one of the foremost authorities, speakers, and writers on streaming media technology and online video business mod...2021-02-121h 35The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastNot Just Another Pretty Face... International Man of Mystery Nathan Ikon CrumptonOn this episode of the podcast, we peek between the covers of a dirty novel; we follow our guest from Kenya, to American-Somoa, to Korea, and to Austria; and Jared realizes his lifelong dream to spend time with a professional model. Spoiler alert...it’s a dude. All this, plus a look at the wildly adventurous and incredibly impactful COVID year of Nathan Ikon Crumpton. Pro tip - don’t call him Nate. ABOUT NATHANSkeleton racer: 5x USA National Team Qualifier, Former USA #1 and World #8, now competing for American Samoa; won the first medals...2021-02-021h 11The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastHey Hey! Ho Ho! Jamie Mustard Part 2On this episode of the podcast, Jared admits to skewing the shows audience analytics by being a regular listener, Paul manages to weave vomitoriums into the conversation, and our guest Jamie Mustard takes the show down a rabbit hole of protest porn. All this, plus a discussion about how staring at devices and exploring social media can never hold a candle to sitting around the dinner table and talking.ABOUT JAMIE MUSTARDJamie Mustard is an expert on perception in the physical world, a strategic multi-media consultant, art, design and product futurist, creative artist and...2021-01-061h 35The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastThe Man With One Shoe...Talking Safety with Jake GreenOn this episode of the podcast, Paul shares the story of Steve The Cat, Jared eschews home delivery over bruised fruit, and the show repays the graciousness of their guest, a combat-wounded Green Beret, and Mormon, by implying he is a connoisseur of strange pornography. All this and insights on COVID from the perspective of security expert Jake Green.ABOUT JAKE: Jake is the director of Security for Freedom Consulting and the Co-Host of Security Matters with The Coffee Squad. Before becoming a security expert and beloved podcast host, Jake was a steely-eyed, barrel-chested f...2021-01-011h 15The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastThe Vandemic Episode: A Look Inside Van Culture With Dylan CostaOn this episode of the podcast, Jared emulates Al Capone by tangling with the IRS, Paul continues to search for the reasons why more people don’t recognize how delightful he is, and our weary travelers discuss everyone’s favorite, and inevitable, part of the show...30 seconds of awkward silence. All this, plus a fascinating conversation with Dylan Costa about the subculture of van-life; the place where paranoid doomsdayers and optimistic minimalists cross paths. ABOUT DYLAN:Dylan has spent his life in pursuit of adventure whilst toiling in the technology of art and entertainment. Dylan...2020-12-1856 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastThe Election EpisodeIn this episode of the podcast, Paul sells his soul for high-speed fiber, Jared promotes the benefits of organic train milk, and we open our kimonos and expose some engorged political opinions. All this plus a glimmer of hope from two people who voted differently but are still very much in love. ABOUT JAREDJared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change-makers, have used to guide and shape the future they wanted to see. Jared i...2020-12-111h 20The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastHollywood Here We Come (Featuring Lukas Behnken)On this episode of the podcast, our intrepid heroes plan to take The Best Pandemic Ever on the road, Jared admits to being nyctophobic, and Paul reminisces about the joys of young love. All this, plus insight into how the Pandemic has impacted the world of actor, producer, documentarian film maker and Army BRAT, Lukas Behnken.ABOUT LUKAS:Lukas is an actor, director, producer, and documentary filmmaker. He is the Founder of Sterling Light Productions, a motion picture production company directing attention onto fictional and non-fictional stories that provoke deep questions about why we...2020-11-231h 44The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastThe Brawl Of The Century: An Adventure Into The Gritty Underbelly Of Micro-Aggressions.LISTENER ADVISORY: This episode contains multiple cans of whoop-ass, hurt feelings, and Jared’s tears. On this episode of the podcast, Jared accidentally buys a horse disguised as a dog, Paul continues to be dumbfounded by people who inexplicably ignore him, and the team engages in a brutal, all out, no holds barred, bare knuckled contest of micro-aggressions. ABOUT JAREDJared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change makers, have used to g...2020-11-161h 11The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastVirtual Insights with Jeff TonOn this episode of the podcast, Paul complains about a hummingbird infestation, Jared nearly reveals his unhealthy infatuation with Sasquatch, and we’re treated to a beautiful picture of a Grandfather’s joy. All this and perspective on everything from an unexpected benefit of virtual meetings to observations on the resurgence of wildlife from accomplished author, IT professional, and doting Grandpa Jeff Ton.ABOUT JEFFJeff was dragged kicking and screaming into business and technology. After realizing his dream of being rock star was undermined by a lack of actual musical talent, he found his...2020-10-1557 min
The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastIn the Belly of the Beast with Lolly DaskalIn this episode of the podcast, Jared actually stays quiet for more than a minute, Paul admits to crop dusting an elevator, and The Best Pandemic Ever Podcast get’s it’s echo-chamber recalibrated by the brilliant and gracious Lolly Daskal, who’s pedigree reveals the hosts as the troglodytes they really are. All this, plus insight and perspective from someone living a completely different COVID reality than Paul and Jared...in the heart of Manhattan. ABOUT LOLLYLolly Daskal is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world.Her ext...2020-10-0553 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastPros and Cons of Living in a Virtual RealityOn this episode of the podcast, Jared and Paul discuss their first date, we discover Jared’s family vacation was spent exploiting endangered animals, and way more time is spent explaining the ins-and-outs of Paul’s dysfunctional digestive system. All this, plus insights and observations on how the pandemic is both amplifying the positives and exacerbating the negatives of life in a virtual world. ABOUT JAREDJared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change maker...2020-09-2856 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastGround Truth from Ground Zero featuring Jamie MustardOn this episode of the podcast, Paul wastes no time insulting our guest by comparing him to a board game character, Jared gets emotionally triggered because no one let’s him talk, and the legendary Iconast Jamie Mustard shares his amazing life story, his perspectives on the information ecosystem, and the life-changing effects the pandemic. All this, plus the ground truth from ground zero, Portland Oregon, where it turns out the level of unrest might not be as catastrophic as we are being told. ABOUT JAMIE MUSTARDJamie Mustard is an expert on perception in t...2020-09-211h 10The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastPaul's Field ReportOn this episode of the podcast, Jared reveals his irrational fear of hotel voyeurs, Paul waxes nostalgic about old-school gangland violence, and we add to the list of cities that will most certainly not welcome us as guests. All this, and some ground truth from Paul’s travels around the United States. Turns out, despite what the information ecosystem is broadcasting 24/7, people are living their lives relatively free of fear, anxiety and tension...are are still being decent and kind. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a gro...2020-09-0553 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastWho is Essential To You?In this episode, Jared and Paul compare living in North Carolina to living on the surface of the sun, Jared indicts Paul’s agricultural acumen, and they both explore why getting a deeper appreciation for the people we care about is just one of the reasons this is The Best Pandemic Ever. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change makers, have used to guide and shape the future they wanted to see...2020-08-2950 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastCrabs, Covid, and the Future of EducationOn this episode of the podcast, Jared tries to deny he has crabs, Paul has a revolutionary idea to supplant handshakes with face-spitting, and we bring unprecedented clarity and vision to a subject we have no experience, expertise, or business commenting on – the future of education. All this, and a report from the field that not only proves Rome is not burning, but also that this is The Best Pandemic Ever. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the sam...2020-08-2143 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastCritical ThinkingOn this episode of the podcast, Paul shamelessly hawks his kids table making business, Jared makes a life changing decision to get sideways with Jesus, and we discuss how the slower pace and increased decision space is creating an opportunity for critical thinking to make a comeback. All this, plus more information about the above ground pool culture than you’ll ever need. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change mak...2020-08-1453 minThe Best Pandemic Ever PodcastBig Change Happens in the Small ThingsOn this episode of the podcast, Jared and Paul both deny the pandemic is making them fat, Paul threatens to decorate various public bathrooms with Jared’s phone number, and we discuss how the realization that small things can aggregate into big change is just one of the reasons this is The Best Pandemic Ever. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change makers, have used to guide and shape the fut...2020-08-021h 03The Best Pandemic Ever PodcastDo We Really Want To Go Back To The Way Things Were?On this, the first episode of the podcast, Jared tries to stay awake, Paul demonstrates his poor command of the English language, and we discuss how the opportunity to change our work priorities from presence to productivity is just one of the reasons this is The Best Pandemic Ever. ABOUT JARED:Jared Nichols is the founder and creator of The Foresight Academy, a groundbreaking program that teaches leaders and teams the same skills that innovators, industry disruptors, and change makers, have used to guide and shape the future they wanted to see. Jared is a...2020-07-2444 min