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The Wellness DocketMatt Hiltz on Healing, Empathy & Changing Legal CultureTim Culbert has a candid and deep conversation with Matt Hiltz, a New Brunswick labour lawyer and advocate for mental health in the legal profession. Matt opens up about his personal journey of confronting childhood trauma and how that experience reshaped his outlook on life, leadership, and law. What began as a difficult reckoning turned into a path toward self-awareness, therapy, and a commitment to showing up authentically for his colleagues, his family and friends, and himself.Tim and Matt explore how trauma can shape behaviour in the workplace, why empathy and psychological safety matter in...
2025-11-1543 min
Product for Product ManagementEP 140- New Book: Real Progress with Tim HerbigWe’re excited to feature another visionary builder in product management: Tim Herbig, Product Coach and author of the newly released book “Real Progress: How to Connect the Dots of Product Strategy, OKRs and Discovery”.In this episode, Tim joins Matt and Moshe to share how his journey, from being handed a Product Owner role out of the blue, to leading teams and coaching organizations, shaped his mission to help product managers connect strategy, OKRs, and discovery into a framework for real impact.Tim draws on his years...
2025-10-2940 min
Better Off DadEpisode 39 - When the kids finally go to schoolMatt and Tim are back and celebrating Tim's 40th birthday with their 39th episode - in typical BOD Pod fashion. On this episode the boys talk about the promised land, or gut wrenching changes involved with sending both your kids off the school full-time. Matt shares how he is adapting to the new schedule, freedom and search for purpose.Plus, what do you do when your kids start asking about death? Tim reports back from parenting's front lines. And childcare facilities across the country are closing, so why does no one seem to care?
2025-10-081h 33
Second in Command: A Veep RewatchThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | Matt & TimMatt & Tim discuss the 1984 W.D. Richter cult classic, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, starring Peter Weller. Ronald Lacey plays President Widmark. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalshTimothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimonsSecond In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com For more full length episodes like this, and the entire back catalog of Veep rewatches, go to patreon.com/secondincommand
2025-08-051h 11Better Off DadEpisode 38: Surviving the Summer with new co-host NatalieThe temperatures are rising, the schools are shuttering and all that may be sending a shiver down your spine. Have no fear Matt & Tim are back with tips and tricks to survive the ocean of uncertainty that is summer. And join us in welcoming BOD Pod super-fan (and Tim's neighbor) Natalie, as a special co-host! Plus, Cleveland Magazine's Best Suburbs list is stupid, the Browns still suck, and the complex politics of closing schools.
2025-06-051h 46Better Off DadEpisode 37: Our interview with Lakewood City Councilperson Bryan EvansMatt & Tim speak with a real, live public official (and dad, too) about the importance of getting involved in local politics, how to raise kids up to college-age, and his worst parenting memory...spoiler alert, there's two kinds of poop! Plus, first haircuts, competitive kids, and someone's child can't stop listening to Kendrick Lamar. And Matt shares his fears of flying while Tim gets drunk with his neighbors on the regular.
2025-03-121h 46Better Off DadEpisode 36: What This Year Taught Us About ParentingWelp, it's been a year, has it not? Time for Matt & Tim to reflect on the biggest parenting takeaways of a year that brought us the Paris Olympiad, rat-shaped holes in Chicago, and the ever encroaching doom of Artificial Intelligence.
Side note: when will it take the job of stay-at-home parents? TAKE ME NOW, GOD.
Plus, what happens when you stop pretending you don't have kids in work and other social settings? Tim decides to find out.
And it's time to return to everyone's favorite controversial subject - daylight saving time.
2024-12-231h 48
The Tim Castle ShowThe JOLT Effect! Matt Dixon | How To Transform Your Sales Pipeline (Secrets To Implement and Mistakes To Avoid) | The Tim Castle ShowHave you ever wondered why your customer is so positive, they're saying all the right things, "we love what you have", "sign me up" and then they go dead cold silent and drop off the face of the planet?Well, if you're in sales or business development, do we have a treat for you! Matt Dixon joins us to unpack the data behind the biggest cause of "no decision" losses. You know those opportunities that you have to move to "closed lost" in the CRM but you don't really have a reason as to why the deal...
2024-12-1948 min
The Test Community.Network19th Dec - Exploring Comparative Judgement with Matt Wingfield + the Test Community Weekly UpdateIn this week's episode, Tim Burnett chats with Matt Wingfield, an independent consultant in the assessment sector and former Chair of the e-Assessment Association. With extensive experience supporting both technology providers and exam awarding bodies, Matt brings valuable insights on technology, best practice and innovation.
They discuss:
1. The fascinating history and principles of comparative judgement in assessment, from its Cambridge University origins to modern applications
2. How technology and AI could transform traditional assessment methods while maintaining human oversight
3. The powerful potential of comparative judgement for...
2024-12-1835 minBetter Off DadEpisode 35: Post-Election Nightmare...Err SpecialHere at the Better Off Dad Podcast, we pride ourselves on balanced reporting and unbiased perspectives on politics, just as we do in parenting. Oh, who are we kidding? We've got election hot takes as undisciplined, uninformed and one-sided as we always do. Find out what has us freaked out about Trump 2.0. Plus, the trick-or-treat takeaways from this year's candy haul. And Matt makes us all feel inadequate as he plans an awesome party for his son.
2024-11-111h 26
Tim James UpgradedEpisode #240 Matt Soule, Wim Hof Breathing And Cold TherapyEpisode #240 Matt Soule, Wim Hof Breathing And Cold TherapyHello Health Heroes! This week I interviewed Matt Soule, who is Wim Hof’s Top Instructor and an amazing human being.Matt educates us on the profound fundamentals of optimal health and gives us simple impactful strategies in the areas of breath, fasting, relationships (do not overlook this one for longevity!) and cold therapy.You will also learn about Matt’s amazing retreats he hosts around the world to break free of the mundane and launch yourself into a new life in one w...
2024-10-071h 12Better Off DadEpisode 34: A Back to School Study SessionGot kids headed off to school for the first time? Thinking your kid needs prepped for pre-k? Morbidly curious about how ugly of a crier you'll be at the first day drop off?
Matt & Tim are here to answer all your questions from pre-k and beyond - like, what's with that "T" in kindergarten? The Germans, really? The beer's enough, we don't need the spellings.
Get a download on early childhood education from two guys with no formal training, but all the misplaced confidence to share their perspectives. Plus...
2024-09-101h 39Second in Command: A Veep RewatchSam Richardson | "Oslo" (S7E6) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimActor Sam Richardson (Richard Splett) joins Matt & Tim to discuss the penultimate episode of Veep. Summary: Selina is forced to take sanctuary in the Finnish embassy in Oslo with Minna after word spreads of a drone strike killing civilians during her presidency. Jonah starts an anti-vaxxing campaign, which has unexpected consequences for his family. Mike gets a new job at CBS. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Sam Richardson https://instagram.com/thesamrichardson Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast
2024-09-101h 31Second in Command: A Veep RewatchRobert Schwartzman | Second In Command with Matt & TimWriter, Director, Mogul Robert Schwartzman joins Matt & Tim to discuss his new film (with Matt Walsh) The Good Half (in select theaters August 16) and a his legacy/odyssey with the film Rad. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Robert Schwartzman https://instagram.com/robertschwartzman Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
2024-08-131h 10Second in Command: A Veep RewatchClea DuVall | "Pledge" (S7E3) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimWriter/Director/Actor Clea DuVall (Marjorie Palmiotti) joins Matt & Tim to discuss episode 3 of season 7 of Veep.Summary: As they prepare for their first presidential debates, Selina tries to find an advantage over Senator Talbot and Jonah tries to learn to adhere to political correctness. Amy has Dan take her in for her abortion.Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Clea DuVall https://instagram.com/officialclead/ Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
2024-08-061h 29Better Off DadEpisode 33: Dad Camp (Our Interview with author Evan Porter)Matt and Tim interview the creator of Dad Fixes Everything, and now the author of the book "Dad Camp", Evan Porter. Then, we discuss the Surgeon General's Op-Ed about placing tobacco-style warnings on social media sites for kids. Plus, some tips on summer travel from a parent who nearly got his daughter's leg ripped off by a moving train (no gore in this episode, we promise). And the boys get a little misty eyed over firsts and lasts.
2024-06-211h 39
The Tim Ferriss Show#736: A Strategic Deep Dive on TikTok, The Boiling Moat of Taiwan, and China’s Next-Gen Statecraft — Matt Pottinger, Former U.S. Deputy National Security AdvisorMatt Pottinger is a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and chairman of the China Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Matt served as U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor from 2019 to 2021. Before his White House service, Matt spent the late 1990s and early 2000s in China as a reporter for Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. He then fought in Iraq and Afghanistan as a U.S. Marine during three combat deployments between 2007 and 2010. Matt’s new book is The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan.Sponsors:Wealthfront high-yield savings acc...
2024-05-081h 53Better Off DadEpisode 32: What to do about screen time (and cutting the cord of a very deferens kind)Matt & Tim return to the studio to discuss screen time. How much is too much? When did you introduce screens in your child’s life? Which episode of Bluey makes you cry? We share all our learned insights. Plus, we talk cord cutting that’s totally unrelated to the television set. You might say it’s a vas deferens topic all together. And the guys share their views on everything from Cleveland Browns stadium proposals to getting plucked of Disney Cruise Ships.
2024-05-021h 41
HERO Capital Raising ShowEP348: How Matt Faircloth Built His Real Estate Empire with Other People's Money!Join us for an insightful episode of our real estate podcast as we sit down with Matt Faircloth, a seasoned investor and author, to explore the keys to success in real estate investing. Matt shares his journey from starting out in real estate to becoming a leading expert in the industry, offering valuable insights and strategies along the way. From finding your strengths to leveraging social media for capital raising, Matt's wisdom will inspire and empower both novice and experienced investors alike.Key Takeaways to Listen ForKnow Your Strengths: Success in...
2024-04-191h 02Second in Command: A Veep RewatchSteve Hely | "Qatar" (S6E6) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimWriter and Co-Executive Producer Steve Hely join Matt & Tim on Zoom to discuss episode 6 of season 6 of Veep. Summary: On a trip to Qatar, Selina attempts to earn credit for the freeing of Tibet while balancing photo ops with a warlord and a women's-rights activist; Dan files a complaint with Human Resources; Jonah negotiates with Furlong. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Steve Hely https://instagram.com/helytimes Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast
2024-04-091h 25
Jays From HomeTim Newby on Pete BrowningMatt interviews author and journalist Tim Newby about his upcoming book The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning: The Original Louisville Slugger. They talk about Pete’s mastoiditis and how it was the root cause of his alcoholism, his basement full of baseball bats and his case for induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Later Matt & Tim do a mini preview of the upcoming Baltimore Orioles season and chat about the similarities between jambands and baseball.
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Box Scores - The Baseball Project
Whiskey Before Breakfast...
2024-03-1340 minBetter Off DadEpisode 31: New Year's resolutions (Sorry it's March) and our interview with T Nadas - the guy we cyber bullied at the Children's MuseumRemember when we cyber bullied a guy at the children's museum for the simple crime of dressing like a bad ass? Well, he's come to the BOD Pod studios to take revenge. We spoke with T Nadas about fatherhood, working while parenting and he shared the incredible (horrifying?) story of their child's birth.
We have to say - it was amazing of T to share his story. Delivery day did not go as his family expected and their story is so helpful for all of us to hear. It pierces the Instagram filtered bubble...
2024-03-011h 40Second in Command: A Veep RewatchJulia Louis-Dreyfus | "Inauguration" (S5E10) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimJulia Louis-Dreyfus (Selina Meyer) joins Matt & Tim via the internet to discuss the final episode of season 5 of Veep. Summary: Tom James is set to be the new president. Selina asks for Secretary of State but is sidelined by Tom. In an unexpected turn of events, Vice President Andrew Doyle lobbies votes for Laura Montez in exchange for Secretary of State, and she becomes the new President of the United States. Selina, who brokered a legacy-making deal with the Chinese government for freeing Tibet, has it snapped up by Montez's team and declared as their first success in...
2024-01-161h 16Better Off DadEpisode 30: Festivus Time - Airing Of Grievances About Kids & MoreMatt & Tim stop being nice and start being real about what's been nagging them about their kids as they air their grievances in this Festivus spectacular. Plus, feats of strength! Big wins for the Dad Duo this year. And, a soccer stunt and trip to the ER - find out which kid is wearing a cast and how the family has dealt with the fallout.
2023-12-171h 23Second in Command: A Veep RewatchHugh Laurie | Second In Command with Matt & TimThe legendary Hugh Laurie (Tom James) joins Matt & Tim to discuss his character and experiences on Veep. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh Timothy Simons https://www.instagram.com/timothycsimons Second In Command https://instagram.com/secondincommandpodcast Email questions to: secondincommandatc@gmail.com
2023-12-051h 14
Behavioral Grooves PodcastUnlocking the Power of Effective Communication | Matt AbrahamsCommunication is a vital skill we all use, but do we truly understand its profound impact on our lives? Join Kurt and Tim as they engage in a captivating conversation with communication expert Matt Abrahams. Matt, an accomplished author, educator, and co-host of "Think Fast, Talk Smart," takes us on a journey into the heart of effective communication.
Discover the secrets to spontaneous speaking and hone your communication skills with practical insights and actionable steps. From connecting with your audience to creating the best toasts at parties, this episode is a masterclass in the art of communication...
2023-11-061h 05
All Things UnexplainedTRAILER Bob Saget meets Bigfoot.🏆🎙️PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE 🏅🎙️🏆🎙️TOP 25 SCIENCE CHARTS PODCAST 🏅🎙️
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THIS TRAILERMatt Moneymaker. James ' Bobo' Fay. Cliff Barackman. Ranae Holland. They're the legendary cast of the long-running series Finding Bigfoot. However, it turns out this crew was destined for legendary Bigfoot status even before the epic History Channel show. Episode 2 of Strange Days on ABC, with the legendary actor Bob Saget, titled, Let's Go Squatching: The Search for Bigfoot, featured a dedicated --- and familiar --- group of Bigfoot seekers.*** Sp...
2023-11-0302 minAll Things UnexplainedThe Phenomenal Sasquatch: Part 2 with Matt Pruitt🏆🎙️PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE 🏅🎙️🏆🎙️TOP 25 SCIENCE CHARTS PODCAST 🏅🎙️
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THIS EPISODESpecial guest Matt Pruitt, author of The Phenomenal Sasquatch and Producer of Bigfoot and Beyond with Cliff and Bobo (from Finding Bigfoot), joins us for a definitive conversation on Sasquatch...also known as the legendary and elusive Bigfoot. He also gives us his hot takes on everything from the Ape Canyon incident to the Roswell incident.🦶BUY The Phenomenal Sasquatch right now (a tiny portion of this affiliate link goes to support th...
2023-10-301h 02Better Off DadEpisode 29: Rethinking Child Care (with Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer's Laura Johnston)Why is child care such an acute problem in this country and what can we do to solve it?
If you're a new parent or planning to be soon, no doubt you've found yourself asking some form of this question. Wait lists, long drives across town to child care centers, begging and borrowing time from grandparents and neighbors to stitch together something that works.
Matt & Tim interview Laura Johnston, the content director for the Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com about the Rethinking Child Care series she's spearheaded that deals with these questions and more.
2023-10-261h 50All Things UnexplainedThe Phenomenal Sasquatch: Part 1 with Matt Pruitt🏆🎙️PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD NOMINEE 🏅🎙️🏆🎙️TOP 25 SCIENCE CHARTS PODCAST 🏅🎙️
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Dr. Tim Mounce - Host
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CJ - Host
THIS EPISODESpecial guest Matt Pruitt, author of The Phenomenal Sasquatch and Producer of Bigfoot and Beyond with Cliff and Bobo (from Finding Bigfoot), joins us for a definitive conversation on Sasquatch...also known as the legendary and elusive Bigfoot. 🦶BUY The Phenomenal Sasquatch right now (a tiny portion of this affiliate link goes to support the show): https://amzn.to/3rZ6nuB 🦶🦶SAVE 10% at Parnormality Mag with PROMO...
2023-10-2337 minBetter Off DadEpisode 28: Potty TrainingWho will ascend to the porcelain in throne? Matt and Tim share the dirty truth of potty training toddlers. Scare yourself with horror stories, steal their tips and tricks, and be sure to bring some wipes - things are about to get messy. Plus, what happens when kids start kindergarten? Matt shares his experiences. And headlines including death rays at the playground and the alarming pediatric mental health crisis.
2023-09-191h 42Better Off DadEpisode 27: Surviving Summer Travel with KidsThe boys are back with some timely advice on how to survive summer travel season with kids and throw in some recent experiences out on the road for good measure. Plus, the nine rudest things to say to a stay-at-home dad. Find out which irks us the most. And Matt & Tim take on the latest challenges to being a parent whether it's Canadian wildfires or worse.
2023-07-261h 45
Glimpses#008 Glimpses: Tim AllenWelcome back to Glimpses, the podcast that brings you exclusive access to the lives and careers of remarkable individuals shaping the world. In this episode, your host Matt Williams sits down with none other than the legendary Tim Allen.
Tim Allen, a beloved actor and comedian, needs no introduction. From his iconic role as "Tim the Toolman Taylor" in the hit sitcom "Home Improvement" to his unforgettable voice work as Buzz Lightyear in the "Toy Story" franchise, Tim has left an indelible mark on pop culture. And let's not forget his heartwarming portrayal of the real Santa Claus in "...
2023-07-1146 minBetter Off DadEpisode 26: Parenting with Purpose (Plus an Interview with Authors Peter and Julie Rea)We're back (and apologize for it being so long)! Matt and Tim catch you up on what's happening in their kids lives. Plus, our interview with Peter and Julie Rea, authors of the book Better Humans, Better Performance: Driving Leadership, Teamwork, and Culture with Intentionality. And Matt learns to be a #GirlDad.
2023-06-241h 29Second in Command: A Veep RewatchBrian Huskey | "Tehran" (S4E4) Veep Rewatch with Matt & TimBrian Huskey (Leon West) joins Matt & Tim to discuss episode 4 of season 4 of Veep. Summary: Selina goes to Iran to free detained American reporter Leon West; Dan finds new work at Sidney Purcell's offices after being fired from the White House; Gary and Mike panic as they realize they've been left at the airport in Tehran. Doyle stands in for the president at an LGBTQ+ event; Kent's polling may cause trouble for Selina. Catherine gets engaged to Jason and Selina brings in a new Senior advisor, Karen Collins. Matt Walsh https://www.instagram.com/mrmattwalsh
2023-06-201h 34
Journey to Multifamily MillionsMaking a Difference and a Profit With Opportunity Zones and Co-Living with Matt Ryan, Ep 41Todays episode is Matt Ryan, He is Principal at Re-Viv, a private equity company that uses real estate investment strategies that drive impactful growth for both investors and the community at large. Matt started Re-Viv in 2016, capitalizing on his passion for high-performance construction, community development, and sustainable buildings. Today he owns $10 million in real estate with another $3 million in phase two build outs.In this episode, Matt shares about his experience building inexpensive housing and how he changed his approach to co-living as a result of problems with rent control and value-added investing. He st...
2023-04-2749 min
The Aviation ShowFlying in Arizona with Tim AmalongTim Amalong is the president of Arizona Aero-Tech and Velocity Air, which provides flight training and aviation services out of Ryan Field in Tuscon, Arizona. While I was in Arizona, I got to chat with Tim about his life in aviation, the environment his businesses fly in and the services his companies offer. It was a fascinating chance to discuss proper grassroots flight with someone who sees many dedicated soon-to-be pilots and mechanics visit him for the next step in their journey.To learn more about training with Arizona Aero-Tech, visit: http://www.arizonaaerotech.com/To...
2023-04-0637 minBetter Off DadEpisode 25: The guys talk about money (again)Parenting full-time is a fulfilling, exhausting job - but the pay, honestly it's not great. Matt & Tim revisit the topic of money and share more sense on dollars and cents when it comes to family, kids and keeping up with the Jones's. Plus, is social media destroying our children's lives? And the guys casually discuss preparing for the armageddon (kind of).
2023-03-231h 39
Mindful Sport Performance PodcastEp. 58: Facing the Yips with Matt SughrueIn this episode, elite golfer and therapist Matt Sughrue joins the conversation. Matt was a successful insurance executive and business owner in the Washington, DC metro area for 25 years. Then, in 2008, at the age of 49, he took a major life detour and trained to become a psychotherapist and performance consultant. Among his varied clientele are amateur and professional golfers - across several pro tours. Matt is also an accomplished golfer himself. He is the 8th ranked senior amateur in the world by The World Amateur Golf Ranking and has played in 33 major national golf championships. In November 2022, M...
2023-03-1754 minBetter Off DadEpisode 24 - The One Where We Talk About SleepKid sleep! Parent sleep! The tips, the tricks, the things Dad's really do when they're desperate to put children to sleep that they would never tell their partners. Matt & Tim discuss it all on an episode that definitely won't put you to bed. Plus, a Hogwarts grad goes full Dad of the Year. And Tim struggles with sharing in a new two-child household while Matt introduces his son to the lottery.
2023-02-091h 31
Behavioral Grooves PodcastWhy Human Connection Is The Key To Effective Branding | Matt Johnson
“Brands really matter, when and only when they matter to consumers. And this is fundamentally a question of human connection.” ~ Matt Johnson
To get under the skin of how branding works, what makes it effective and how to build a successful brand, we talk with Matt Johnson PhD, who is an expert on the human side of business. Matt is a speaker, researcher, and writer specializing in the application of psychology and neuroscience to marketing. We discuss everything from the difference of brand strategy, brand personality and brand meaning, all the way to how brands can get invo...
2023-01-301h 06Better Off DadEpisode 23 - We're Back and We Birthed A BabyDead hard drives and new living, breathing babies can't stop Matt & Tim from crawling back into the basement and returning to the airwaves. There's a new baby in the BOD Pod family, Tim shares stories from the frontlines of new parenting. Plus, could you raise children in a totally different environment? Matt reflects on a recent trip to New York and whether his Midwest parenting could cut it on the coast. All that plus headlines and more as the guys knock off rust and get back to business.
2023-01-041h 21
Digging In with Matt RosenthalHow To Make Your Own Luck: The Simple System For Success | Tim GoeringWelcome to the show! In this episode, we have a truly unique and inspiring guest - TIM GOERING- a former Marine helicopter pilot, bank president, wealth manager, and entrepreneur. This is going to be a truly fascinating and enlightening episode, so don't miss it! Tim has accomplished so much in his career and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. As a Marine helicopter pilot, he learned DISCIPLINE, LEADERSHIP, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK. As a former bank president, he gained valuable insights into the world of finance and learned how to NA...
2022-12-121h 09
Clean Power HourSolar Thermal for Institutional and Industrial Applications with Matt Lensink, EP 109Industrial heat is a major source of carbon emissions and there is an emerging ecosystem of next-generation solar thermal technologies targeting this sector. Phoenix Solar Thermal is one such company. Their single-axis tracker concentrating solar collectors produce high temperatures, providing heat and steam to replace fossil fuel. They are initially targeting university campuses (combined heat and power), breweries, and food processing, and then secondarily pulp and paper, and mining and mineral extraction industries. Matt Lensink is the founder of Phoenix Solar Thermal and CEO of CEM engineering in Ontario Canada. Phoenix S...
2022-10-1840 minClean Power HourThe Future of Large Scale Solar is Digital and Automated with Matt Campbell, CEO Terabase Energy. EP 107With the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law, the solar industry is set to grow at 40% over the baseline projections by 2027. However, this growth is hindered by the lack of enough skilled laborers in the solar industry. The solution is developing an automation platform to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of utility-scale solar. Terabase Energy is a technology solutions company on a mission to reduce costs and accelerate deployment by digitizing and automating solar power plants' development, construction, and operations. Matt Campbell is the co-founder and CEO of Terabase energy. Matt had joined...
2022-10-1137 min
Grill This!Jerk Chicken Wings and Special Guest Tim MicsakJim and Matt are joined by the co-host of the Salmon Ranch Cowboy Cooking Show, Tim Micsak. The fellas give an update on the Salmon Ranch Cherry Bourbon BBQ sauce, which will be available in stores soon. Also, Jim serves up jerk chicken wings and Matt and Tim provide the beer, including a grape pie beer from Mortalis. You don't want to miss this one!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grill-this--5704761/support.
2022-10-081h 35Journey to Multifamily MillionsThe Power or Partnerships and Joint Venturing with Matt Dunn, Ep 12Today's guest is Matt Dunn, the Founder, and owner of Right Move Properties, a real estate investment firm that specializes in the acquisition and leasing of underperforming multifamily assets within Southwest Florida. The goal of the company is to add value through capital improvement and increased overall property efficiency. Since starting in real estate in 2017, Matt has grown his portfolio to 142 units worth over 17.8 million dollars. Matt fully quit his W2 in 2020, when cash flow was enough to cover his expenses. In this episode, Matt shares his views on different approaches to mu...
2022-10-0736 minBetter Off DadEpisode Twenty-Two - Can Parents Have Friends?We all know making friends as adults can be - weird? Difficult? Choose your adjective, but remember you're going to need a worse one when it comes to making friends while parenting. Matt & Tim share their views on the topic. Plus, we quarantined with our kids and lived to tell the tale. A story from the front lines of the waning pandemic. Plus, Matt gets asked some hard questions about where babies come from and what you do with a person's leg after they die.
2022-10-061h 35Better Off DadEpisode Twenty-One - A Major Announcement from The BOD Pod CrewMatt & Tim share a major announcement affecting the future of the pod and their lives as they know it. Then we tackle the headlines, from viral stories about Dads putting their kids on a leash to the CDC proclaiming splash pads 'fecal fountain disease spreaders'...we may be editorializing there a bit. Plus, do older friends make our kids more mature or more likely to get in trouble? And going to war with our kids obsession with snacks.
2022-08-241h 38Better Off DadEpisode Twenty - Maintaining Your Parenting Cool In A Dumpster Fire WorldAs parents, we have the difficult task to create and maintain a stable environment for our children to grow and develop. We wouldn't say we're masters at that, but in this episode Matt & Tim share their tips for keeping things together when you'd prefer to let them fall apart. Plus, Tim believes he's entered the famed TERRIBLE TWOs. And Matt talks about what can happen when you break a kid (and yourself) out of a comfort zone.
2022-07-271h 15
Better Off DadEpisode Nineteen - Our One Year Anniversary Show! (Plus, Dr. Lauren Beene of University Hospitals on the formula shortage)Matt and Tim spend Father's Day the only way they know how, sharing the lessons they've learned parenting and podcasting over the last year. Plus, worried about the continuing formula shortage? University Hospitals pediatrician Dr. Lauren Beene shares information every parent needs to hear. And at long last the COVID-19 vaccine is here for kids as young as 6 months old; we share our thoughts on the shots.
2022-06-211h 22Better Off DadEpisode Eighteen - Our Top Ten Favorite Family-Friendly Activities around Cleveland (plus an interview with the Greater Cleveland Aquarium)Ready to get out and explore with kids? Matt & Tim share their Top 10 family-friendly activities in the Greater Cleveland area. Plus, we speak with Samantha Fryberger of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium to find out, among other things, why we're apparently very similar to weedy sea dragons. And, am I raising a bully? Or a money-obsessed child? We tackle our parental fears in What's New Kiddo.
2022-06-011h 23Better Off DadEpisode Sixteen - Let's Talk About Money (with college planning expert Brad Baldridge, CFP)It’s been said money makes the world go round. So how do you keep things from turning sideways when you give up an income to take care of kids? Matt & Tim share 14 financial lessons they've learned that could help calm any parent's currency concerns. Plus, college planning expert and Certified Financial Planner Brad Baldridge's advice for parents concerned about the high cost of higher ed. And Matt provides a dispatch from a 12-hour car ride with kids. If he survived, how did he manage it?
2022-04-201h 29Better Off DadEpisode Fifteen - Ripped From The Headlines, Don't Say Gay, Permanent Daylight Savings and Talking To Kids About DeathRead the title and somehow still morbidly interested in this show? Matt & Tim discuss headlines and trends that could be impacting our kids for years to come including Florida's new legislation restricting certain topics in schools, making Daylight Savings Time permanent, and yes - we even discuss our Cleveland Browns trading for Deshaun Watson. Plus, dealing with death and the conversations it brings with our children. And how the warming weather on the North Coast is making all the difference when it comes to Tim's parenting.
2022-03-311h 15The Tim Ferriss Show#578: Tim Ferriss and Matt Mullenweg in Antarctica: Exploring Personal Fears, Bucket Lists, Facing Grief, Crafting Life Missions, and Tim’s Best Penguin ImpressionsBrought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, Wealthfront automated investing, and Tonal smart home gym. More on all three below.Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) is a co-founder of the open-source publishing platform WordPress, which now powers more than one-third of all sites on the web. He is the founder and CEO of Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, WPVIP, Day One, and Pocket Casts. Additionally, Matt runs Audrey Capital, an investment and research company. He has been recognized for his leadership by Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, Inc., TechCru...
2022-03-092h 01Better Off DadEpisode Fourteen - Doomscrolling With Children, Or How We Cover Difficult Topics With Our KidsLet’s face it the world can be a dark place, so how do we give our bright eyed offspring a fighting chance? Matt & Tim share their experiences of coping and conversing with kids on tough topics. Plus, the frustrating reality of rising maternal death rates in the United States during COVID. And splish splash we’re talking taking a bath and dealing with a runny nose too.
2022-03-071h 13Clean Power HourMatt Campbell of Terabase Energy on Building the Platform for Terawatt-Scale Solar Ep.75Less than 1% of the solar that’s going to be built has been built. And in the wake of climate change, it’s imperative that we build solar plants faster and make the process cheaper. But what will it take to achieve terawatt-scale solar power?Matt Campbell is the Cofounder and CEO of Terabase Energy, a technology solutions company on a mission to reduce costs and accelerate deployment by digitizing the solar power plant. Prior to Terabase, Matt spent 15 years at SunPower, and his experience spans 200-plus projects in 20 countries representing $10B in project investment....
2022-03-0143 minBetter Off DadEpisode Thirteen - Lucky For You, We Have 7 Steps To Planning The Perfect Play Date (Plus, We Interview Father And Entrepreneur Brandon Young)Looking forward to more human interaction post-pandemic? Matt & Tim have 7 steps to plan the perfect play date. Plus, we interview local father, entrepreneur, musician and sailor Brandon Young on his parenting path and what in the world drove him to start a business and a family simultaneously. And some quick thoughts on keeping your kids fed and getting them to sleep (with force if necessary!)
2022-02-181h 24
And Now We Drinkwith Tim WoodmanTonight the illustrious Tim Woodman throws back the tequila with host Matt Slayer. After years of not meeting in person, Tim and Matt catch up and compare celebrity crush lists. Tim remembers the one and only time he has died on camera in his career as the villain. Spoiler: It includes Aiden Starr Then while twirling random topics around the table, Tim and Matt design a new item for the merch store. Discussing recent jobs, Tim discusses concerns he has when bringing his craft to new people and the amazing win on the gamble performing with Electra Rayne. The...
2022-02-172h 05Better Off DadEpisode Twelve - How To Survive The Long Winter Months With KidsThe winter freeze is in full swing for Matt & Tim so they are offering a few tips on how to stay active, engaged (and sane!) with kids as the weather gets wicked. Then we’re stirring the pot and weeding out misinformation when it comes to rising unintentional cannabis exposure and kids! Plus, Matt’s kids have a close encounter at the zoo while Tim ventures under the sea.
2022-01-271h 07Clean Power HourMatt Lensink & Lisa Katz on Cleaning Up Thermal Power Ep.68We don't spend a lot of time talking about thermal energy on the Clean Power Hour, but it’s a thing! And a lot of industrial and institutional processes require high-grade thermal power. We need it to heat hospitals and university campuses, for example, or to power food and beverage manufacturing plants. So, what can we do to accelerate the decarbonization of thermal energy?Matt Lensink and Lisa Katz are the CEO and Director of Business Development & Marketing, respectively, at CEM Engineering, a thermal power consulting firm specializing in cogeneration and energy management solutions. CEM is committed to...
2022-01-1236 minBetter Off DadEpisode Eleven - Resolutions, Revelations and the Rapid Rate of Childhood ChangeMatt & Tim are back and ready to start the new year with a look back, and ahead, at parenting lessons learned. Plus, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague parents; how we’re adapting our households. And walking kids, dropping naps - how to keep up with the rapid rate of childhood change.
2022-01-101h 04Better Off DadEpisode Ten - Our "Favorite Things" List and Interview With Newell Brands' Kelly SeagrenThe holidays are here! Matt & Tim break out their “favorite things” in a blatant attempt to lure sponsorship and share products that really work! Plus, our interview with Newell Brands’ Kelly Seagren on innovation and design in some of the world’s most recognized baby brands. And Matt talks playing favorites while Tim takes up residence as a short order cook.
2021-12-101h 24
Second in Command: A Veep RewatchDan Bakkedahl | “Tears” (Season 1 Finale) Veep Rewatch with Matt and TimJoin Matt and Tim as they recap season one finale: “Tears” with Congressman Roger Furlong himself! SYNOPSIS: Selina travels to Ohio to support a gubernatorial candidate, Roger Furlong, who no longer wants her endorsement because of her low approval rating; the Clean Jobs bill comes back to haunt Dan which might end up with him and Selina’s office in a congressional hearing; Mike and Amy decide to make use of Selina's emotional state and play up her tears. Dan Bakkedahl, who played Congressman Roger Furlong, talks about how threatened he was by Matt Walsh during...
2021-11-301h 38Better Off DadEpisode Nine - The One About The UrologistTim & Matt are back and taking on the taboo subject of the urologist from both ends of the spectrum. And the public debate sparked by the Build Back Better plan - we take a look at the current state of child care and what some proposed legislation could mean. Plus, Tim teeters at the edge of toddler stage and Matt tells us what the 'Boo-Boo Bunny' is.
2021-11-191h 08
On The Hook with Matt WilsonEpisode 7: Meaningful Reinvention with Guest Tim Levy. Strategies for Personal and Professional Reinvention, Seeking Challenges, and How to Focus Your Gaze.Send us a textDrawing on the concepts presented in Matt’s book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, Tim Levy joins Matt to discussthe importance of personal and professional reinvention and how to do it,why you should seek to find meaningful and challenging endeavors, and the pitfalls of becoming attached to the future and what it means to choose a wide or narrow gaze.Tim Levy is an author, speaker, marketing and business consultant, film and TV producer, and performer. His Australian-based company Tim Levy and Associates con...
2021-11-081h 08Better Off DadEpisode Eight - Throwing A Tantrum About Paternity Leave and Our Interview with U.S. Navy Veteran & Father-To-Be Garrett WashOn this episode of the BOD Pod, Matt & Tim welcome U.S. Navy Veteran, former submariner and expecting father, Garrett Wash, on the show. Plus, our first tantrum calls out internet trolls waging war against parental leave. And we're talking birthday party planning, zoo visits and screen time (for our kids, not you. Spend as much time as possible staring at our podcast.)
2021-11-011h 12Better Off DadEpisode Seven - Staying Present, Or Pretend Like Facebook Is Always DownMatt & Tim are back, Dad jokes and all, for their first (and hopefully last!) all-remote broadcast. Since they're remote, the guys discuss strategies on how to stay present with your kids. Plus, Matt shares his thoughts on kids and COVID trials. Tim has engagements and babies to celebrate galore. And what is the 'poop trifecta' in Matt's house.
2021-10-0759 minBetter Off DadEpisode Six - Building A Supportive Community With Fathering TogetherOn this week’s pod, our interview with the co-founders of Fathering Together, a non-profit and parenting hub that’s building a supportive community for all kinds of fathers. Plus, Matt’s kid foretells of his impending death and Tim shares a story of a family activity gone horribly wrong.
2021-09-161h 08
Scale Your SaaS174: How to Do Great Copywriting That Sells - with Tim KingEPISODE SUMMARYContent is king. With the right words aimed at the right audience, your SaaS business can further grow and reach an even wider audience, which ultimately benefits you. In this episode, SaaS-Story in the Making host Matt Wolach talks to Tim King, a creative copywriter and content strategist at hellotimking. Tim delves into the importance of copywriting and shares why SaaS owners should put out great content to cut through the noisy market. PODCAST-AT-A-GLANCEPodcast: SaaS-Story in the MakingEpisode: Episode No. 174, “Saa...
2021-08-2424 minBetter Off DadEpisode Four - The One Where You Give Birth To A ChildThe Olympic Games are underway in Tokyo, so Tim & Matt take a moment to share their plans to raise world-class athletes. Plus, the guys breathe a sigh of relief as a "Progressive" move in the MLB saves them from some difficult convos with their kids. And - our first guest! Thomas Kildren joins the fatherly duo to talk SAHD life and share his remarkable story of an at-home birth.
2021-08-051h 03Better Off DadEpisode Three - The Transition, Or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Being A DadThis week's pod covers the transition from work to full-time parent (aka even more work). Matt & Tim also hit on the parenting side of the #FreeBritney movement and how to avoid starting a house fire when cooking for your kids.
2021-07-2252 minBetter Off DadEpisode Two - Stranger Danger!Matt & Tim tackle the challenges of educating kids on the concept of stranger danger. Plus, beginning in July, 90% of American families can expect checks in the mail as advance child tax credit payments from the IRS - we’ve got the scoop on that and how the changing face of the COVID pandemic has altered our parenting. And we’re opening the listener mailbag for the first time, including a message of support from the father-in-law - and really, what more can you ask for?
2021-07-0853 minBetter Off DadEpisode One - The "Call Us Dad" ManifestoIn the first episode of the pod, Matt & Tim detail the manifesto for the show, share their insights on the transition from the cube to being full-time caregivers and share the latest happenings in their kid's lives including their sincere hope they never have to perform the heimlich maneuver.
2021-06-2450 minBetter Off DadGet To Know Us - The BOD Pod TrailerThe BOD Pod has arrived. In this trailer you'll get to know your hosts, Matt & Tim, and get a sense of things to expect in episodes to come including parenting philosophies, information on childhood development, interviews and a minimal amount of dad jokes (we promise!). Please subscribe and stay tuned for more!
2021-06-1401 minScale Your SaaS151: How to Market Large Enterprises – with Tim WhitingEPISODE SUMMARYTim discusses the ins and outs of marketing large enterprises with Matt Wolach, the host of SaaS-Story in the Making Podcast. Tim masterfully dissects the differences (in scale and requirements) between marketing enterprises and marketing small and medium-sized businesses.While sharing the current top marketing tactics for engaging enterprises’ customers, Tim touches on the sales and marketing intersect and the importance of having a synergy between sales and marketing. Tim also talks about the science of in-depth data analysis and the art of using analyzed data to customize for different categories of...
2021-03-1624 min
Juste Podcast with Tim BuxtonMatt Willingham — The Humanitarian Photographer Revealing The Story Beyond the HeadlinesMatt Willingham is a veteran writer, photographer, and content manager with twelve years of experience living and working in some of the hardest-hit conflict zones in the world. He has worked for various nonprofit organizations throughout Southeast...
2020-10-181h 30The Tim Ferriss Show#420: Books I've Loved — Matt Mullenweg#420: Books I've Loved — Matt Mullenweg | Brought to you by Audible. Welcome to another episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, where it is my job to sit down with world-class performers of all different types—from startup founders and investors to chess champions to Olympic athletes. This episode, however, is an experiment and part of a shorter series I’m doing called “Books I’ve Loved.” I’ve invited some amazing past guests, close friends, and new faces to share their favorite books—the books that have influenced them, changed them, and transformed them for the better. I hope you pick up on...
2020-04-1325 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastMatt Loper: Helping Patients Adhere to Medication PlansIn this episode, we spoke with Matt Loper, CEO and Co-Founder of Wellth, an app that helps people with chronic conditions improve their health through better adherence to their prescriptions. Matt’s company works with healthcare providers and insurers to provide rewards for patients who need small behavioral interventions to stay on track.
Wellth does this by “giving” patients money at the start of each month to take their pills. To prove they’re on track, they use the Wellth app to take a photograph of their medicines in the palm of their hand. But every day that the...
2019-07-141h 29
Screw the NaysayersEducation Must Change| Matt CubblerGrowing up Matt Cubbler’s purpose was clear. His job was to protect his “mentally retarded” brother (that was the term in use at that time for a child with autism).
When Matt was 18 his brother died in a car accident. It was as if a part of Matt also died that day. He went on to serve his country with honor (he was highly decorated), in 2001, following 9/11 Matt was one of the select few who were selected to be an Air Marshall. Even the birth of his daughter did not save Matt. He knew he would protec...
2018-12-2100 min
A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One With Little DJ's MeetingThis week, Tim's got some news of his own to go along with more on healthcare, more on voter fraud and thoughts on Little DJ's meeting with those folks from Russia.
2017-07-201h 13A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One With All That SassThings get a little chippy after the latest e-mail nonsense between Hillary and the FBI throws us through a loop. Also more Tebow love from Tim, more trouble for the ACA and some thoughts on Trump's speech at Gettysburg.
2016-11-041h 03A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One with Black Lives MatterWe're back from break with a grouchy Matt and a sick Tim, catching up on a busy few weeks and trying to make sense of the division that seems to spreading throughout the country.
2016-07-191h 08A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One with the LibertariansAs Tim declares his love for Gary Johnson, we take a look at this year's third-party options, the future of Social Security and the recent malaise in South America.
2016-06-061h 12A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One We Made at Matt's HouseWith Tim in town for a visit, we talk about the Egypt Air flight, Trump's latest moves, the Vegas thing, the Kentucky primaries, which candidate has a coal policy and that letter from the Department of Education.
2016-05-231h 05A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One About the Real ConservativesThis week we tackle the nature of conservatism and bias in the media along with some updates on the the election. Tim's got beef with Jon Huntsman. Matt's baffled by an exchange between Elizabeth Warren and the Donald.
2016-05-161h 11A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One with the Republican Post-MortemWe come back from break to take a loving look back at the intellectual exercise that was the Republican primary, check-in on the Bernie & Hillary show and talk about where everyone goes from here. Matt gives Prince a send-off and Tim's got something cool from a kid in Texas.
2016-05-101h 10A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One Where North Carolina Goes to the BathroomThis week we talk about the nuances of all those LGBT laws and why the 1994 crime bill is back in the news. Matt's all grumpy about the election and Tim gives props to Pope Francis.
2016-04-201h 19A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...The One Where Kasich Became K-DogWe give you the skinny on the sudden (or maybe not-so-sudden) attitude change in the Democratic primary, talk a little campaign finance and let Tim unload on the state of public education.
2016-04-111h 09A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...April 3, 2016 - The One with Emperor Bevin & Fat AxlTim breaks in his new digs as we talk about election twists, the president's final nuclear conference and give you the skinny on free trade. Matt takes a shot at silly college kids and Tim's got beef with Kentucky's governor.
2016-04-071h 21A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...March 27, 2016 - The One with Tim's CarAs Tim records from his car (but not while driving, go figure), we talk about the Cuba trip, the Brussels attack and new directions for the war on drugs.
2016-03-311h 23A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...March 5, 2016 - The One After Mitt Went to WarWe take a look at the election, post-Super Tuesday, Mitt's mission, the place of government in the Flint Crisis and the ins and outs of the abortion case that is currently in front of the Supreme Court. Matt has a confession and Tim doesn't know that OJ's in jail.
2016-03-081h 20A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...February 27, 2016 - The One After Bernie Got Whupped
We take a good long look at the current state of the US economy, give a cursory glance to latest primary news and talk a little conservative history. Matt almost says mean things about Reagan and Tim gives Kasich one last hug.
2016-03-011h 27A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...February 20, 2016 - The One After the Donald Fired the PopeWe talk about Saturday's primary action, the truth about replacing Antonin Scalia and Trump's beef with Pope Francis. Matt still hates Rubio and Tim breaks down Apple's FBI problem
2016-02-211h 12A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...February 5, 2016 - The One with the Mean Ol' ProgressivesWe recap the Iowa caucuses, talk about Conservative stances on privatization and debut a new segment called "Read This, Not That". Tim thinks of shifting to Marco Rubio and Matt goes off on Progressives.
2016-02-091h 11A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...January 29, 2016 - The One Where Matt Bevin Studies French LitWe cover the last Republican debate, Kentucky governor Matt Bevin's new budget and the truth about George W. Bush's version of the Affordable Care Act. Tim's got an interesting insight into President Obama's time in the Senate and Matt comes to the defense of Jimmy John's.
2016-02-011h 16A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...January 23, 2016 - The One About BernieWe talk about the last Democratic debate before Iowa, the legacy of Citizens United and the phenomenon that is Bernie Sanders. Matt reports back about the snow storm and Tim talks paternity leave.
2016-02-011h 08A Liberal & A Conservative Walk Into A Bar...January 16, 2016 - The One About the State of the UnionWe give you the rundown on President Obama's final State of the Union address as well as the sixth Republican debate. Tim talks about pet ownership in Ecuador and Matt learns about something called roulade.
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