Shows
The Nick Zerman PodcastAnna’s Birth Story — Fatherhood #1Today’s episode is a very special one. We are sharing the birth story of Alessia Colette Zerman Cicone. Born at 2:40 AM June 18th 2021 at 7lb. 7oz. And 20 inches long. Enjoy!!2021-06-261h 01The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday #22 - David McCulloughIn today’s episode I sat down with David McCullough, a long time actor and film buff, part time “conspiracy theorist”, and free thinking man. Although we disagree on most political matters, we had a delightful discussion where we tackled various issues and proposed our solutions to them. We found common ground, and overall, had a much-needed conversation that helped unify us in contrast to our current polarized nation. Enjoy!2021-05-072h 25The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday #21 with Sean MartinI sit down with my best friend, Sean Martin and discuss fatherhood. We talk about the many ways Sean aspires to be a good father as well as how he overcomes some personal challenges he disclosed in the episode. Sean is married with a son and a daughter on the way. He is a chef, bartender, and much more! Follow him on Instagram @la_food_dude Enjoy!2021-04-281h 42The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — Arthur NaugleIn Arthur’s interview we discuss his passion for history and what we can learn from the past to help solve the problems of today. A former Trump supporter, we discuss his own political evolution having been raised under a conservative-leaning roof and having a general pessimistic attitude towards government, to today, where he has decided to take a more proactive approach and enter the realm of politics with the hopes of one day holding higher offices and maybe even the Presidency.2021-04-043h 09The Nick Zerman PodcastDoes Having Kids Make You Happier? ReactionIn today’s solo segment, listen to the audio portion of me reacting to a YouTube video by CNBC’s Make It “Does Having Kids Make You Happier?” You can watch the video version on YouTube by searching for my YouTube channel “Nick Zerman”2021-03-2531 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastWeekly Wifey with Anna!Catch up with Anna and I during our Sunday Morning chat March 21st 2021. We talk about our fast approaching two year marriage anniversary and give “expert” advice on surviving marriage for the long-term. We discuss, Is it Alright for Husbands to Ditch their Wives on a Boyz trip to Europe? And how Hollywood troupes have Perpetrated Stereotypes around Husband and Wife Labels. Enjoy!2021-03-2226 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastAnna and Nick March 6th 2021Tune in and catch up with Anna and I as we talk about pregnancy updates, our research into various parenting methods, and some of our favorite Netflix crime shows!2021-03-0716 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday with Cheyenne Martin, my other best friend who is married to my best friend, SeanIn today’s episode we discuss who Cheyenne is along with her identity as a Scientologist, mother, wife and provider. Enjoy!2021-01-292h 14The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — My Little Brother, Oliver!Enjoy this fun conversation I had over the holidays with my 11 year old little brother, Oliver. His room worked out really well for sound quality, while we discussed his life, interests, and future ambitions.2020-12-301h 26The Nick Zerman PodcastWifey Whiney Wednesday—Special Announcement!Tune in and listen as Anna and I announce a big surprise! Join in our excitement and enjoy!2020-12-0941 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive with JT Pula!JT, a multi-talented, supremely kind human being with the spirit for adventure! I had a blast sitting down with JT and getting to hear about his adventures hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail starting from the border of Mexico and Cali, heading north through Oregon, and terminating at the border of Washington and Canada. The great JT! Enjoy!2020-11-202h 07The Nick Zerman PodcastWifey Wednesday—Bday Edition!It is somebody’s birthday! We talk about birthday traditions, goals and life achievements, and more. Enjoy!2020-11-1846 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — My oldest friend, Alex CordebardI sit down with my longtime French friend and reminisce about our friendship since preschool, his evolving perspective on life, how he found God as an adult, and built from the ground up his successful Blender 3D Arts tutorial courses. Enjoy!2020-11-131h 23The Nick Zerman PodcastVeteran’s Day Special!In today’s episode I share my thoughts on Veteran’s Day, why I considered joining the service, and how we could grow and expand ROTC like programs to enhance the populace.2020-11-1119 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday - 3 Way Edition with Kenny and DylanIn today’s episode I’m joined by repeat guests, Kenny Hanson (computer coder) and Dylan Griffin (Tesla solar lead). This was recorded on the evening of November 5th 2020, two days after the US election with still no assurance of who the victor is. Naturally we discuss the election, the voting system, politics, conspiracies, mentoring and being a boss, leadership and much more. Enjoy!2020-11-063h 21The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — My beautiful friend, Dylan GriffinIn today’s episode I sit down and chat with my long-time friend Dylan and talk about his career at Tesla, investing, politics, sexual preferences, and more. Enjoy!2020-10-312h 42The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — My lovely friend MirandaIn this Friday interview, immediately following my interview with Kent. I stopped by Miranda’s adorable studio living space and got to chat about her view on life, relationships, teaching and folding laundry. Apologies for my snotty nose; I am allergic to cats and Miranda’s precious cat, Yoshi, was present. Enjoy!2020-10-231h 48The Nick Zerman PodcastMonday Musing — Man-Period, is it Real?In this episode I talk about Jed Diamond’s work/research on IMS (Irritable Male Syndrome) and some of the ways to spot it and remedy it. Enjoy!2020-10-2019 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Friday — Interview with my boss, Mr. Kent TsujiiIn this outdoor interview with my friend and boss’s boss, Kent Tsujii, he is a fellow civil engineer with an array of interests ranging from pick locking, rock climbing, and more! Enjoy!2020-10-162h 34The Nick Zerman PodcastWifey Whiney Wednesday #2Anna and I here for our second episode in this weekly series. We talk about our new favorite tv show, dr. John Gottman and the concept of bids, and wrap it up with talking about the nitty gritty elements of being an artist/professional photographer. Enjoy!2020-10-151h 02The Nick Zerman PodcastWhat is The Relationship Cure? — Monday MusingHi guys! In this episode I talk about Dr. John Gottman and his concept of bids as well as his book The Relationship Cure co-authored with Joan DeClaire.2020-10-1424 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Fridays— My loving friend, Kenny!In my longest interview yet, buckle up for 3+ hours with self-described introvert, Kenny. Computer programmer, hardcore gamer, and board game fanatic, we discuss the subjects of money management, future technologies, free will vs. determinism, and more!2020-10-093h 10The Nick Zerman PodcastWifey Whiny Wednesdays — Best October Nostalgia movies?!Hey guys! Every Wednesday I’ll be uploading some fun conversation with my wife, Anna and I!2020-10-0741 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastNSFW! SEX! — Monday Musing on “Come As You Are” by Emily NagoskiFinishing listening to a summary of Emily Nagoski’s book Come As You Are. Enjoy my thoughts on the topics raised by Emily as well as my own conclusions about how someone should go about their love making with their partners!2020-10-0519 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive with my second-mom, Melanie!In this interview with Melanie (my best friend’s mom), we sit down and chat about her life as a teacher and mother, as well as on her methods and practices of finding happiness in life. Enjoy!2020-10-051h 37The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Interview with Anna Cicone (my wife!)Today I formally interview my wife. To better understand my wife and be a better husband is the first step to being a great father. We go over Anna’s upbringing, her life philosophy, and her journey so far. Enjoy!2020-09-101h 12The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Interview with my best friend Sean MartinI have a blast interviewing Sean and talking a bit about his philosophy and aspirations regarding fatherhood. Enjoy.2020-09-032h 22The Nick Zerman PodcastDeep Dive Interview with Ryan MorrisonWe discuss family dynamics and some of the techniques him and his Wife Nine deploy to resolve arguments. We also dive into the relationships between our mothers and our wives. Enjoy!2020-08-252h 19The Nick Zerman PodcastMonday Musing - How to Set a Good Example for your Kids by Being a Better Version of YourselfI’ve been spending some time living with my friend Ryan and his wife, and his two daughters in Colorado. I reflect on our experiences and then dive deeper into how one might achieve a better result with their kids by focusing on their own personal growth2020-08-2513 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastA Tidbit Interview (part 1) with Ryan, a fellow father and friendIn this brief interview (part 1), Ryan discusses and reflects on his experiences so far with raising his two young daughters.2020-08-1919 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastFathers I Admire!In this episode I talk about a couple of my best friends that are Fathers and the various traits and qualities that I admire about them.2020-08-1317 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastMy fears and anxieties over becoming a fatherToday’s episode I reflect on the future and what fears and anxieties I might hold with regards to being a father.2020-08-1219 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastMY PURPOSE and PERSONAL INTRODUCTIONI go deeper with this introduction and tell you a bit more about myself and my motivations for wanting to become a father, and the purpose of this podcast moving forward.2020-08-1117 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastFatherhood Interview #1 - My Father-In-Law Bruce!In this first interview on the Fatherhood podcast I interview Bruce, my father-in-law and we get into the details of his parenting, his marriage principles, and he also questions my beliefs and motivations for being a father myself. I apologize in advance for the audio quality, and I hope to get some better mics before my next big interview.2020-06-031h 26The Nick Zerman PodcastFinance Fridays - #1 Is Debt Good?I decided that a strong household is always better when the stresses of money are under control, so that you can focus on the good stuff, parenting. So once a week I’ll dive into various aspects of finances and how to have a good handle on it all. This week I go into debt and the differences between good debt and bad debt.2020-05-2915 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastHow to Raise Hardworking ChildrenIn this episode I reflect on how the coddling and comforting of children diminishes their own potential to rise to the occasion of life’s challenges. I discuss various examples of mental and physical challenges children may encounter and how best to approach parenting in those circumstances.2020-05-2812 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastMonday Musings - #4 What Role(s) do we play as Fathers?In another Monday Musing I take the prompt and dive into the what roles you must fulfill as a parent and what roles you can optionally fulfill.2020-05-2710 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastLessons with MoneyBeing a good father often means being a provider and being able to afford all of the costs associated with raising a child. In this episode I go over some of the simple concepts a person should follow if they want to manage their money well and accumulate their wealth for the future.2020-05-2618 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastMonday Musings #2 No Drama DisciplineI go into my own thoughts about a book I read called No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel and how that carries over into the teaching of my students/kids of our Circus School, The Aerial House. I draw analogies between training and fun versus delayed gratification and instant gratification. Have a happy Monday!2020-05-0714 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastMonday Musings #3 Compromise: A Give and TakeA brief insight into my marriage with my wife Anna as well as a recommendation to others to strive to be the compromiser in a relationship. Often times you will grow to be a better person for it. If both partners in the relationship strive to be compromisers, then smoothing sailing is in store for you!2020-05-0708 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastAn Introduction of the host (Nick) and his wife (Anna)A brief introduction into the host and what he hopes to share and learn through the podcast.2019-10-0102 minThe Nick Zerman PodcastEpisode #1 - Monday Musings - What is the #1 rule for being a Father?In this first episode of the Monday Musings, I discuss my encounter with a father of 28 years who shared some insights with me.2019-09-2507 min