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Thirsty Topics podcastThe Third Party Revolution: Could Elon Musk Disrupt American Politics? for 7/8/25Send us a textEver wondered if your car choice might be secretly sabotaging your career? This week, Lawrence Elrod and Meryl Klemo tackle this unexpected workplace dynamic alongside major headlines dominating our news cycles.We break down the Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict with all its complexities – found not guilty of racketeering but guilty on two lesser prostitution-related charges. Despite potentially facing 20 years, legal experts predict a 3-7 year sentence. We explore the deeper implications beyond the courtroom: how many entertainment careers were destroyed by Diddy's power plays, and whether his influence will truly diminish af...2025-07-081h 07Thirsty Topics podcastTariffs, Tensions, and TikTok Troubles for 4/9/25Send us a textThe latest Thirsty Topics episode takes listeners on a journey through America's economic anxieties and cultural curiosities with hosts Lawrence Elrod and Meryl Klemo. From the opening exchange about White Lotus to startling revelations about aggressive sea lions, the conversation quickly establishes a pattern of finding humor and insight in unexpected places. Lawrence shares news about comedian Jeff Ross's severe allergic reaction to burrata ice cream, complete with hilariously swollen photos and social media roasts, setting a tone of finding lightness amid genuine concern.The discussion takes a more s...2025-04-211h 05Thirsty Topics podcastThirsty Topics: Missing Tourists, Airport Nudity, and Other Thirsty Conversation Starters for 3/12/25Send us a textTwo friends reconnect over the airwaves as Lawrence shares exciting news about his cousin, Ashley Lauren Elrod, landing a role on the CBS show "FBI." Their celebration quickly shifts to a more sobering discussion about a 20-year-old college student who vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic, prompting a candid conversation about travel safety and the importance of looking out for friends in unfamiliar surroundings.The duo doesn't shy away from controversial topics, examining a shocking incident at a high school track meet where an athlete deliberately struck another...2025-03-1858 minThirsty Topics podcastThirsty Topics: From Oscars Snubs to Worker Tracking for 3/5/25Send us a textFrom Oscars drama to workplace surveillance, Lawrence Elrod and Meryl Klemow tackle the zeitgeist of our current moment with humor and insight.The duo kicks off with a spirited debate about the Oscars, questioning whether Demi Moore was truly "snubbed" for her performance in "The Substance" - a film ironically about youth and beauty being valued above all else. Their conversation reveals how award shows operate in ways that often confound viewers' expectations while exploring celebrities' fading mystique in our modern era.Shifting to workplace culture, Lawrence and Meryl...2025-03-0759 minThirsty Topics podcastBonus for 2/24/25: Thirsty Conversations S3 Ep10 Indie Pop Dreams, Live Music Magic, and Navigating the Music Industry: Kenny Elrod's Artistic JourneySend us a textKenny Elrod shares his journey from a casual music creator during the pandemic to an aspiring indie pop star at Berklee College of Music. He emphasizes the importance of self-marketing, learning from experiences, and the joy that comes from live performances. • Kenny’s evolution from bedroom recordings to serious music career • The significance of music education in shaping his path • The difference between studio recordings and live performances • Engaging the audience and creating interactive experiences • Finding inspiration from everyday life and fictional narratives • Balancing academics, performances, and personal growth ...2025-02-2451 minThirsty Topics podcastExploring Robotic Policing, Celebrity Legacies, and Surprising Debate DecorumSend us a textWhat if the future of policing is more about robots than officers? Join us as we explore the controversial allocation of police resources to combat retail theft, sometimes involving SWAT teams, while more serious issues like violent crime seem to be sidelined. Lawrence Elrod and Meryl Clemo spark a conversation about our current security practices and the potential role of technology in addressing societal challenges, questioning the empathy and priorities of our time.From serious societal issues to heartwarming stories, we reflect on the legacy of John Amos, a true television...2025-01-111h 01
Abel James ShowJohnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated MusicWhat do real musicians think of AI-Generated music?In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry.This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry.We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear:What real musicians think about AI-Generated...2024-12-1252 minAbel James ShowJohnny Elrod: What Real Musicians Think of AI-Generated MusicWhat do real musicians think of AI-Generated music?In this 4-part bonus series, you’ll hear rapid fire interviews with musicians who are using cutting-edge podcasting 2.0 tech to reinvent the music industry.This is all leading up to the first-ever “Sats By SW” Independent Music Summit and our live music performance at Antone’s hosted by the inventor of modern podcasting and legendary MTV VJ, Adam Curry.We’re here today with Johnny Elrod, fellow Texan, musician, and drummer for FM Rodeo. In this episode, you’ll hear:What real musicians think about AI-Generated...2024-12-1252 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodQuit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love with Tim Rhode and Pat HibanDo you love what you do for a living? Or do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled and wishing you were doing something else? A global poll conducted by Gallup sheds a disturbing light on this topic: “With only 21% of employees engaged at work and 33% of employees thriving in their overall wellbeing, most would say that they don't find their work meaningful, don't think their lives are going well or don't feel hopeful about their future.” According to that same report, stress among workers is also at an all-time high. Surprisingly, people are feeling even more stre...2022-09-1449 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Believing my destructive thoughts with Kelly SummersettDo you have destructive thoughts?What do you do with them?In this session, Kelly speaks to us about how examining your destructive thoughts just might help you turn your mess into a message. About the Guest: Kelly Summersett, a professional Life and Health Coach for over ten years, helps women manage their minds in very little time so they achieve everything that's important to them without over-thinking, stressing-out, and stalling-out. Her one-of-a-kind small group coaching class, MindBodySWEAT, up-levels women's lives in eight weeks by teaching them how to be present, manage their minds an...2021-02-1927 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Pressing send on the email that ended my employment with David McGlennenYour mind is racing.Your palms are sweaty. You are about to do it.....press send to an email that will end your security and stability in being employed. Have you ever been there? Guest David has. In this session, he talks about why he is not sorry for pressing send and what has come from it. You don't want to miss this episode for sure to learn how to step out of your comfort zone and into your fullest potential. About the Guest: David helps companies in various industries create a s...2021-02-1532 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Owning my path to success with Melba AmissiWho owns your path in life? Many people will say themselves; however, their actions instead reflect that they are being owned by things like culture, company, family, friends, past experience, etc. Owning your path can lead to major success in life and our guest Melba has the actions to show that owning your path is possible. Join us for this interesting and inspiring conversation. About the guest: Melba is a results-oriented executive with 20+ years’ experience in corporate strategy, risk management, revenue growth, and cost reduction, as well as change management. She is known...2021-02-1227 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Being a rebel with Dale DupreeHave you ever started a rebellion against the status quo? or rebelled against boring outdated ways of thinking? Well, today's guest has. Dale Dupree is an exemplary model of what it means to be unapologetically bold about being yourself. He embodies practicing what you preach and isn’t afraid to own his mistakes. With enough love to pass around, Dale takes having a passion for life seriously. Cultivated by the courage and fueled by sincerity, Dale was raised to be extraordinary. He has picked up the torch, left to him by his father, and uses...2021-02-0827 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Unlearning my good girl ways with Laura GmeinderHave you been known as a goodie two shoes? You know someone that is always pleasing others, going above and beyond, and walking the strait and narrow... These things aren't wrong but when they start becoming a deterrent to your livelihood then it opens up to another ball game.And this is exactly why Laura is not sorry for unlearning her good girl ways. About the guest: Laura survived a quarter-life crisis, made friends with fear, courageously left her corporate HR job (after 14 years) and set out to make an impact in the world. And sp...2021-02-0528 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Boldy offering criticism to the charity and social-profit sector with Maryann KerrNon Profits have started a trend of being named Social Profit as the theory is to spread the resources to the social sector they care for.....but what if they aren't caring for it correctly?This may seem like a weird subject to explore but join our guest Maryann Kerr as she speaks about why she is not sorry for calling some people out for the toxic behaviors that have hurt the reputation of the people doing the good. About the guest:Maryann is a wife of 25 years, a mother to two amazing young women, a...2021-02-0130 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Saying things that counter your beliefs with Gabriel LealHave you ever held something back because you did not want to offend someone?You know, you wanted to have a conversation....like a real conversation.. a HOT conversation just to seek to understand but instead, it turns south because you asked a question that hit a nerve? Well if this is something you have struggled with than join Emily and Gabriel as they discuss why Gabriel is not sorry for saying things that counter your beliefs....in a loving way. This isn't about bashing one another but being who we are while seeking to...2021-01-2935 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Promoting self-management in work with Perry TimmsIn your current work or even at home, how are you leading? Do you lead from the lenses of letting the learner taking the lead role OR do you come from the manager that sometimes can tell people what to do? I think we all struggle with this balance but in this episode, Perry Timms, speaks about why he is actively promoting self-management in work.About the Guest:Perry is an HR professional by accreditation and runs a small, but daring enterprise called PTHR - where the mission is Better Business for a Be...2021-01-2535 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Living through a pandemic with Sara MartinThis pandemic has changed the world of work and Sara Martin is not sorry for it. Now don't get us wrong, we are sad for the lives it has taken and the sadness it has brought into the world.But in this session, we are specifically talking about how it has reshaped the need for well being and care from companies.Listen in and let us know what good you have seen from this season?About the guest: Sara Martin is the CEO of the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). Th...2021-01-2226 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Saying "No" so I can say "Heck Yes" with Sabrina RunbeckDo you find yourself saying yes to things and then walking away thinking, "why did I do that?"Saying yes to the wrong things can steal not only your time but also your talents and treasure so this is why we are excited to have our guest with us today, Sabrina Runbeck, PA. As a cardiothoracic surgery PA, she has to be sure to know how to make a tough decision, and saying no to many things is a part of it so she can show up and perform at her top level. About...2021-01-1829 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Promoting choice with the players with Andy BassDo you coach people? This could be in business, life, sports. But as a coach, do you find yourself telling people what to do or giving them exercises, or do you delegate the responsibility to others while taking on an advisory role. This is easier said than done, but join in on the conversation as Andy Bass, mental skills coach for the Pittsburg Pirates talks about why he is not sorry for promoting the player to the head coach. About the Guest:Andy was a right-handed pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays...2021-01-1530 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Kicking a$$ between the ears with Andy RiiseHave you ever had a good workout that just left you sore the next day? Not the kind where you can't move for 5 days after, but just the right kind that released the cheerleader of the brain, dopamine, that is cheering you on for round 2? So have you ever had that kind of workout for your brain? Just like your physical fitness needs to be trained so does your mental fitness and on today's episode we are talking with Andy Riise, mental fitness expert, that is not sorry for kicking a$$ between the ears. Tru...2021-01-1131 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Eliminating the word 'should' with Sarah ElkinsHow many things SHOULD you have done by now?Get married, have 2.5 kids, have a white picket fence? Who decided these standards and what we should do anyways? Join us in this episode as we talk with Sarah Elkins about why she eliminated the word 'should' and how doing so brought value to her life.About the guest: If you are a leader or want to be one who is effective and inspiring, it is critical to tell personal stories that connect to the audience, stories that resonate with the people you...2021-01-0838 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Being a Mindful Man with Jon MacaskillWhat are your thoughts on mediation and mindfulness? Being in the wellness and safety industry, we have heard everything from it is amazing to it is for hippies. Even having a group claim it is trying to turn them to a certain religion.... so why can something have so many definitions attached to it, yet have mountains of research showing its effectiveness with dealing with stress? Welcome, Jon Macaskill who's debunking many of the myths and speaks about how these practices helped him with being a Navy Seal as well as the people he services at Ve...2021-01-0442 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Talking about my ghost with Sean AmbrizAsk around your local VFW about what a military police soldier does for a living. The answers will make you laugh, cringe, and sometimes simply lean back at the nonsensical tales evoked from our comrades in arms. Needless to say, some hidden stories can pop up like ghosts from the past. Some don't want to talk about it but some lower their cloak of vulnerability and open up to lead and give courage to others to fight the unseen battle. Join us as we speak with Army soldier and author Sean about why he is...2020-12-2836 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Playing with Legos with Benjamin WarsinskeWho loves Legos?How about wanting to build a career of playing with Legos? Say what? Is this possible? In this session, we speak with Benjamin about why he is not sorry for playing with Legos as an adult and how it has taken him across the world and introduced him to some amazing people as he encourages people to add play to their strategy game.[00:00:02] spk_0: this is visited in this show is brought to you by Safety FM. Welcome to unapologetically bold. I'm not sorry for If you are...2020-12-1826 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Creating chaos along the way with Chance StewartDo you like to walk the strait and narrow OR you rather a chaotic style person?In this episode, we speak with Chance Stewart on why he is not sorry for creating chaos along the way....with love of course. He has focused his life on building relationships and creating community but in his journey, he has learned "leadership" is more than words, it is the philosophy that requires a little disruption.We love our bot so be nice to it for any errors, please :) [00:00:02] spk_1: this is visited in this show is brought t...2020-12-1128 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....My limitations with Shawn HarperDo you have limitations?Sure, we all do. But what are you doing about them? In this session, we talk with Former NFL player Shawn Harper. Shawn has had countless limitations but one thing that sets him apart from many is he manifested his dream into a reality.Listen in as Shawn talks about why he is not sorry for his limitations. About the guest: Never a dull moment. Shawn Harper has helped transform thousands of corporate environments, built leadership, trained teams and impacted youth development in schools, and churches with high energy keynote s...2020-12-0732 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Making my career a part of my life and not my life with Misty MorenoYou spend more hours at work than almost anywhere in life so how do you make work a part of your life but NOT your life (and still be successful)? In this session, join us as we talk with Misty about her military transition journey and steps she learned along the way to create boundaries while still supporting her family.Be kind to our bot, as he does have some troubles transcribing country accents. [00:00:02] spk_1: Welcome to unapologetically bold. I'm not sorry for if you are a person that is tired of apologizing fo...2020-12-0429 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Being a convicted felon with Mick CarboYep, the title is correct. Mick Carbo is not sorry for being a convicted felon. Wait, Mick is a felon? Yes, the blue-collar, down to earth business coach has a rap sheet. Being a felon isn't typically something you put on broadcast as the negative associations that come with it but in this episode, Mick is joining Emily Elrod to discuss why he is not sorry for being a convicted felon and the lessons learned from it. PS Please no judgment for this amazing (and time-saving transcription bot)[00:00:02] spk_0: this is visited in th...2020-11-1125 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Connecting with people daily with The Fry'sAre you connecting with people in 2020?-Well, Duh!How about connecting daily?-Ugh MaybeHow about connecting daily with no agenda other than to see how amazing humanity is?-Wait....What? That's so cool!Yes, this was our exact thinking when we first heard of Stephen Fry and Donna Fry about their 366-day journey to meet someone new every day. They have a love for humanity and have been using technology to connect with people around the world. Listen in on this conversation about why they are not sorry for connecting w...2020-11-0431 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Doing things my way with John HawleyHave you ever been given advice but thought that won't work for me?In this session, John talks about why he is not sorry for doing things his own way. He learned from experience that business advice can be great but if it goes against your personality or beliefs, you don't have to take it. Instead, he encourages people to embraces who they are and the outcomes will speak for themselves. About the Guest:John is a proud member of the armed forces. Moving his expertise as a human behavior specialist from the Navy into...2020-10-2125 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Being fired with Pete HavelHave you ever been fired?Oh, the gut-wrenching feeling. It's scary and leads to a lot of unknowns. But in this conversation, Pete talks about how he has turned this bad experience and turn it into an opportunity!About the guest:Pete Havel, a leading speaker, trainer, and consultant on workplace culture and office politics, is author of the best-selling book recently ranked as Amazon’s #1 ‘Hot New Release’ The Arsonist in the Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees, and CulturesHe helps organizations take on people's problems and bad behavio...2020-10-1434 min
Unapologetically BOLD: I'm not sorry for....Playing bigger everyday with Brenden KumarasamyDo you play bigger or stay in your comfort zone? In this episode of Unapologetically Bold, Brenden talks about why he is not sorry for playing bigger and challenging people in the art of communication and public speaking. He packs a punch of wisdom and inspiration on inviting you to play bigger. About the Guest: If there's one word that describes Brenden, it would be impacted.He is passionate about helping others achieve rocket level success, whether it's helping others overcome their fear of public speaking, helping startups with their pitch dec...2020-10-0727 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHow to Access the Power of Presence with Hal ElrodAs human beings, we’re prone to living in the past or anticipating the future, but rarely are we present to the only thing that’s real… NOW. Life is always happening right now, and yet most of us spend our entire lives in our heads, thinking about the past or future, which is causing us to miss out on the essence of life. When we’re fully present, we’re calm, we transcend stress and worry, and we’re able to experience life as it is meant to be lived. I first began learning about this in my early...2020-07-0838 min
Almost HeinousPhylicia McLeod and Hallmark MoviesSteve and George welcome Phylicia McLeod. Together they talk about Powerpoints, Hallmark movies, Saint Patrick's Day, and Catherine O'Hara in Schitt's Creek. Also Steve gets real and honest about his experience with ASSHOLES IN LAKEVIEW. Be an ally and step up to his challenge.Support Phylicia:-in Matt Damon Improv-in Nectar: iO Harold Team-on Twitter(@phy_phy)-on Instagram(@laugh_with_phee)Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob...2019-04-031h 03
The ElectablesKristen Hawn & Rodell Mollineau Join Adrienne Elrod & Doug ThornellROKK Solutions' Kristen Hawn and Rodell Mollineau join The Electables' hosts Adrienne Elrod & Doug Thornell to get way into the weeds on the Democratic primary field ... over adult beverages. You can also find us on iTunes: http://bit.ly/electables, Google Play: http://bit.ly/GooglePlay_Electables, iHeart: http://bit.ly/iHeart_Electables, Spotify: http://bit.ly/Spotify_ELCTBLS, Stitcher: http://bit.ly/Stitcher_ELCTBLS, Castbox: http://bit.ly/Castbox_Electables, Twitter: @TheElectables, @adrienneelrod, @dthornell, @rokksolutions, @KristenRHawn, @rodell
2019-03-2848 minAlmost HeinousElizabeth Andrews and KetchupSteve and George welcome Elizabeth Andrews. Together they talk about Jacksonville, ketchup, Whataburger, and travel optimization.Support Elizabeth:-in Comet: iO Harold Team-in The Holy Fuck Comedy Hour-on Twitter(@ZubbyMight)-on Instagram(@zubbymight)Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightLosing ConTRoL-alt-deleteHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-03-271h 02Almost HeinousAna Silva and PitbullSteve and George welcome Ana Silva. Together they talk about Pitbull, identity, accepting where you are, and positive self-image.Support Ana:-on Twitter(@theanasilvashow)-on Instagram(@theanasilvashow)-in Matt Damon Improv-in Improvised Jane Austen-in Diagnosis: BoringFollow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightLosing ConTRoL-alt-deleteHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-03-1955 min
Elrod’s Educational LecturesEp 12: Imperialism Part IVHello fellow podcasters! Welcome back to another episode of Elrod's Educational Lectures! In today's episode, we will end Imperialism with a 2-day lecture episode from Coach Elrod! (song is Only You by Metro Boomin ©)2019-03-0548 min
Elrod’s Educational LecturesEp 7: Industrialization Part 2Welcome to the 7th episode of Elrod's Educational Lectures! Today's episode will cover more about Industrialization and the societies that used the ideals of it! Special thanks to Collier and Jack for the intro/outro! 2019-02-1443 min
Elrod’s Educational LecturesBonus Episode: Atlantic Revolutions Bluff!Welcome to this special bonus episode! In this bonus edition, we will be playing a game with Coach Elrod to see which team gets the most points by answering questions based on what we learned these two weeks. Thank you! (special thanks to Kevin Ready and Xavier Lynch)2019-02-0838 min
The ElectablesJohn Hickenlooper Speaks with Adrienne Elrod & Doug ThornellJohn Hickenlooper, 42nd Governor of Colorado from 2011 to 2019, speaks with Adrienne Elrod & Doug Thornell about the 2020 Presidential field and his own exploratory committee activities.
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Elrod’s Educational LecturesEp 2: The North American RevolutionWelcome back to another episode of Elrod’s Educational Lectures! In this episode, we will be talking about The North American Revolution and a very brief description on the French Revolution. (sorry for the audio quality!)2019-02-0131 min
Elrod’s Educational LecturesEp 1: The EnlightenmentThis is the very first episode of Elrod’s Educational Lectures! In this episode, Coach Elrod will be talking about the Enlightenment Era and its benefits. (Sorry about the audio quality!)2019-02-0130 minAlmost HeinousDevin Middleton and Post MaloneSteve and George welcome Devin Middleton. Together they talk about Post Malone, name dropping, Bob Curry, and YouTube ant colonies.Support Devin:-on Twitter(@DebonairStatus)-on Instagram(@debonairstatus)-on Facebook-on Spotify-on SoundCloud-Submit a show to the Arts & Culture Club!-Studio Eleven at iOFollow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-01-301h 08Almost HeinousLeila Gorstein and Self CareSteve and George welcome Leila Gorstein. Together they talk about The Bachelor, goopy gloves, great food, and whether Leila knows what a guilty pleasure is.Support Leila:-on Twitter (@leilabrooke)-on her hidden wix website-February Saturdays at Second City-Big Tobacco-Brady in the iO Improv All Stars Monday nights at 10Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightAn Open Letter to My OCD at the Lifeline TheaterHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)...2019-01-231h 12Almost HeinousPaige Maney and Say Yes To The DressSteve and George welcome Paige Maney. Together they talk about time travel, Say Yes To The Dress, theorems, and finding the right therapy.Support Paige:-Twitter: @TheRealPManey-Nectar at iO-Power Clashing-Stir Friday NightFollow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightAn Open Letter to My OCDHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-01-161h 17Almost HeinousTina Arfaee and Food Network ShowsSteve and George welcome Tina Arfaee. Together they talk about murder (again!? but this time at well-known stores), The Food Network, and heels!Support Tina Arfaee by:-Seeing her perform with Matt Damon Improv!-Big Tobacco at iO-Baby Wants Candy!-The Revival Show (Starting January 12th)Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-01-091h 11Almost HeinousAbortia DeRossi and VH1 Reality TV ShowsSteve and George welcome Abortia DeRossi. Together they talk about murder, Fire Island, mouth guards, and which Spice Girl everyone is!Follow Abortia DeRossi on Instagram @abortiaderossi.Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightHosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2019-01-021h 04Almost HeinousLaurel Zoff Pelton and Artificial IntimacySteve and George welcome George's good friend, Laurel Zoff Pelton. Together they talk about filling emotional voids through media (namely Schitt's Creek), relationships, and TONS OF CHRISTMAS!Follow Laurel Zoff Pelton:Comet: iO Harold TeamFollow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightPublic Empathy Number One Fridays 8:30 at Second City (Groupon)Hosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2018-12-191h 05Almost HeinousYazmin Ramos and Snog, Marry, AvoidSteve and George welcome their Bob Curry Fellow cast-mate, Yazmin Ramos. Together they talk about reality tv make-unders, reverse pidgeottos, some kinds of paths, which Disney characters they are, and workload self-care.Follow Yazmin Ramos:Weekly at iO in Trü BangerzThe Annoyance with Matt Damon ImprovPublic Empathy Number One Fridays 8:30 at Second City (Groupon)Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightPublic Empathy Number One Fridays 8:30 at Second City (Groupon)Hosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan S...2018-12-1257 minAlmost HeinousFights and ASMRSteve and George delve into power dynamics, relaxing versus off-putting sounds, realizing potential through Scar-Jo similes, doomsday plans, and so much more.Follow George Elrod: Twitter, InstagramComet: iO Harold TeamAn Actor Prepares: New Year, New MeFollow Steve Han: Twitter, InstagramStir Friday NightPublic Empathy Number One Fridays 8:30 at Second City (Groupon)Hosted by George Elrod and Steve HanCover Art by Jordan StaffordMusic by Nathan SandbergEditing by Dominic GuanzonProduced by Jacob Duffy Halbleib (@TheGameSnake)This is a KnaveryInk podcast.2018-11-301h 02
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodThe 4 Questions That Will Change Your LifeImagine if you possessed 4 powerful questions that would automatically put you in a positive state of mind, improve your relationships with every person in your life, and deepen your sense of purpose. Today’s podcast episode is an unscripted conversation between Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff that originally aired live, this past Tuesday. You’re about to listen to Hal and Jon engaging in a very personal dialogue about 4 scientifically backed questions that have the power to completely change your life. Full show notes: http://halelrod.com/187 KEY TAKEAWAYS Question...2017-09-281h 27
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod178: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On What Matters Most with Jon and Hal (Part 2)When we accept life before it happens, we get to keep the power that adversity will try to take away from us. We get to control the narrative. Instead of focusing on “why me?”, we can instead choose how we give meaning to something. In other words, adversity doesn’t hurt you, it serves you! Which is what you learned in Part 1 of “Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On Converting Adversity into Advantage”. If you haven’t heard it, I encourage you to go back and check it out! In Part 2, we continue the conversation and dive deep in...2017-07-2643 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod177: Beating Cancer: A Dialogue On Converting Adversity into Advantage with Jon and Hal (Part 1)As many of you know, shortly after I was diagnosed with cancer in November, my good friend and co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Jon Berghoff, stepped up and has been leading the Achieve Your Goals podcast ever since so I can focus on healing. (THANK YOU!!) Although cancer wasn’t my conscious choice, I do believe that I am 100% responsible for choosing how I respond to it. By choosing to accept what I can’t change, be grateful for all that I have, and finding/creating meaning & purpose from what might otherwise be a negative exper...2017-07-1953 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod161: The Power To Do, Be or Create Anything In Your Life with Gail GoodwinOn Today’s episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, we’re releasing a behind-the-scenes QLM group coaching call to the Miracle Morning community! For those who don’t know, The Quantum Leap Mastermind (QLM), created by Hal Elrod and Jon Berghoff, is an expertly designed mastermind created for high achievers who want to grow, connect, and create a bigger future–together. QLM members spend 12 months developing strong relationships with a close-knit tribe of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are committed to helping each other make a Quantum Leap in their business and life. One of the many ben...2017-03-3055 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod159: Play Bigger and Live a Legendary Life with Christopher LochheadOn this episode of the Achieve Your Goals podcast, Christopher Lochhead is here teach you what it means to play bigger and live a legendary life! Christopher is the co-author of Harper Collins' “instant classic" Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets and co-host of the Legends and Losers podcast. Christopher is a retired three-time, Silicon Valley, public company CMO, category designer and entrepreneur. Fast Company Magazine calls him a "Human Exclamation Point”, The Marketing Journal says he is one of "The Best Minds In Marketing" and The Economist calls him "off...2017-03-1535 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod153: The (3) Not-So-Obvious Success Secrets: Generosity, Humility and Being CuriousIn today’s episode of the AYG podcast, Jon Berghoff shares the unexpected origin story of how he and Hal Elrod first met, when they were teenagers, and then he provides you with his counter-intuitive secrets for sustaining massive success. Jon starts out by taking a trip down memory lane and recounts how he and Hal first met back in 1999. You’ll find out why Hal moved across the country to live with Jon AND why they were embarrassingly forced to share a bed for 4 months! During this session, Jon shares his real world experiences and...2017-02-0135 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod152: Turning the Tables On Hal: The 1st Ever AYG Interview with Hal ElrodIn today’s special episode, we’re turning the tables on Yo Pal Hal as he’s interviewed for the first time ever on the AYG podcast. This is one you won’t want to miss! For those not in the know, Hal’s been battling Cancer for the past several months and for the first time since his diagnosis, he opens up and shares his journey in a candid conversation with his best friend and business partner, Jon Berghoff. Hal relives the moments surrounding his diagnosis and how Cancer has completely disrupted his life. He also sh...2017-01-2542 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodThe Power of Coloring for Grown Ups (Interview with Brianna Greenspan)Let’s talk about coloring books. Yes, coloring books! Coloring books are not only for kids, it’s also ideal for adult too. The science behind them is incredible. People are using them for mindfulness and visualization. Today’s guest is a friend of mine, Brianna Greenspan. Briana has to overcome the physical challenges of being born with a chronic invisible illness. She has been using the power of positive affirmation for the past 10 years. From back and neck braces, surgeries and numerous doctor visits to competing her first 10k, hiking Half Dome Yosemite National Park...2016-12-3035 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodWhat Would the Rockefellers Do? (Interview with Michael Isom)Today’s episode is an interview with our guest, author, entrepreneur, educator, speaker, wealth strategist and the owner of Optic Financial and the creator of the 20/20 Personal Banking System, Michael Isom. Michael started selling mobile phones while still going to college in 1993. With his natural ability he was earning over S200, 000 a year at the age of 22! In his career he acquired considerable expertise in 401 Case, Term and Permanent Life Insurance, Mutual Funds, Macro Economics and real estate and many others! Want to know how the wealthy get and stay wealth? In this episode, you’ll d...2016-12-3041 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod"You Must Write a Book” (Proclaims bestselling author, Honorée Corder)Are you thinking about writing a book, but don’t know where to start? Guest, Honoree Corder is the author of 20 books, including You Must Write a Book, Vision to Reality, Prosperity for Writers, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom Book Series, If Divorce Is A Game These Are The Rules, and The Divorced Phoenix. She coaches business professionals and writers who want to publish their books to best seller status and beyond. She joins us to discuss writing and creating multiple streams of revenue. [01:55] About our guest, Honoree Corder [05:00] Creating multiple streams of i...2016-11-0943 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodLearn the Nighttime Routine of a Top 100 Most Influential Person (Interview with Todd Durkin)Todd Durkin is an internationally recognized performance coach, author, and speaker. His gym, Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, was named a top ten gym by Men's Health. Todd trains many NFL and major league baseball superstars as well as MMA. He's the lead trainer for Under Armour, and was a finalist on the hit show "NBC Strong." His second book, The Wow Book: 52 Ways to Motivate Your Mind, Inspire Your Soul & Create WOW in Your Life! is available now on Amazon. Todd joins us today to discuss his approach for helping top athletes to achieve...2016-11-0240 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodIs the AVID morning ritual better than the SAVERS? (Interview with Mike Merriam)Sometimes the best guests are the ones that offer us actionable lessons and strategies that we can extract and use to achieve amazing goals. These thought leaders, thinkers, and knowledge distillers give us value because we can take action. On this podcast you’ll get distinct strategies and morning rituals that you can implement immediately with our guest, Mike Merriam. Mike Merriam is a husband, father, author, bio-hacker, and life enthusiast. His work is focused on showing people how to stop living in the unhappy, unfulfilled, and disengaged majority by taking the time to understand and answer six f...2016-10-2630 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHelping Women with their Money Mindset (Interview with Tonya Rineer)Do you know any women who could benefit from improving their mindset around money? On today’s podcast you’ll hear from Tonya Rineer, who helps female entrepreneurs conquer their limiting beliefs, embrace their true profit potential, and create the kind of financial independence that gives them the freedom to have a profound impact the world. Her core mission is to change the world by changing the way women think and feel about money. [4:00] Tonya’s defining goal that gave her the confidence to achieve other goals [7:08] Her top three personal and pr...2016-10-1938 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodMy Favorite Interview Ever! (Christine Hassler on “Overcoming Disappointment”)Are you experiencing expectation hangover? Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about . . . but it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. Now she is the author of three books, her newest Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love and Life. It is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual levels. She shares her expertise in an incredibly inspiring podcast that I recommend dow...2016-10-1237 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHow to Achieve Success and still Keep Your Family #1 | An Interview with Matt AitchisonMatt Aitchison is a millennial entrepreneur, real estate investor, wealth building evangelist, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast, who has had great success despite his turbulent start. After being expelled his senior year of high school, to later facing felony charges in college, Matt decided that his past would not equal his future. He committed to leading an intentional life and since graduating from UC Santa Barbara, has gone on to found and participate in multiple companies within the real estate, construction, and personal development industries. Matt has been ranked in the Wall Street Journal Top 1000...2016-10-0546 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodNEW Book! The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families (Interview with Lindsay McCarthy)Are your kids preventing you from enjoying The Miracle Morning? Why not get them to do it with you? Our guest and co-author, Lindsay McCarthy started doing the miracle morning with her children and the results were incredible. Lindsay McCarthy is a stay-at-home mom, a home-schooling mom, and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents & Families: How to Bring Out the Best In Your Kids and Your Self. She joins us to talk about the process of getting her kids to participate, how she and her husband Mark became co-authors on the book, and how the practice ch...2016-09-2832 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodCalling ALL Dads (Be the Dad Our Kids Deserve - Interview with Larry Hagner) Raising children is one of the toughest jobs on Earth, but there’s no license or degree required to be a dad. That’s how today’s Achieve Your Goals guest, Larry Hagner, found himself the subject of his own experiment:The Good Dad Project. A father of four boys, Larry knows first-hand how difficult it can be to raise a family while maintaining your marriage/partnership/life and your sanity. Not just for dads, Larry’s perspective on life and crisis management is applicable to all walks of life. Larry’s most recent book, The Dad’s Edge outlines...2016-09-2142 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodLife After Cancer (Interview with Melissa Weaver) In 2013, Melissa Weaver was diagnosed with breast cancer and put her mental health private practice on hold to undergo treatment. What she discovered in the process was the opposite of despair. She describes her experience as a “transformative process.” Melissa is now a cancer survivor, author of Reconstruction: Defying Cancer and Building a More Purposeful Life, and a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She shares with us her inspiring story and how she plans to give back to the Front Row Foundation, the organization that pivoted her during such a crucial point in her life. We talk...2016-09-1430 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHow to Grow by 100% Every Year (Interview with CEO, Stephen Christopher)Do you want to grow your business? On today’s episode, Stephen Christopher of Seequs Digital Marketing, shares his ambitious growth plan for the next three years of his business, and provides some amazing, actionable steps he’s taking to get there. We end up taking a really deep dive into the things that hold us back from reaching our goals. The one we focus on today is fear. Why fear? Because that is at the heart of every insecurity, every moment of second-guessing, and every self-doubting obstacle that keeps us from our next…event, opportunity, contact…you name...2016-09-0741 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHow to Ensure 2016 Is Still YOUR Best Year (Interview with Megan Lyons) Want to find out how you can make 2016 your best year yet, no matter how it’s gone so far? Tune in to learn from former Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Megan Lyons, founder and owner of The Lyons Share Wellness, and author of the bestselling book, Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness. After last year’s BYEB event, she was able to start applying the BYEB lessons to her life and business immediately, and you wouldn’t believe the results – in both quality of life and increased profits! In...2016-08-3136 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodWay Better than SMART Goals (Author Interview with Kris J. Simpson) You’re probably familiar with the popularized method of setting “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, but my guest today has improved upon this proven formula by teaching you how to make a “S.M.A.R.T. Shifts” which, as you’re about to learn, makes it easier for you to achieve your goals It all begins with making Stupid, small steps, and implementing some simple accountability and rewards systems. By building on your progress and efforts a little bit at a time, you’ll be able to reach your goals in no time without even bre...2016-08-1745 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodThe Bingo Theory - 2.8 Million Subscribers Can't Be Wrong Do you find it hard to sit still and relax? Do you feel lazy and guilty if you aren’t constantly working through a to-do list? Perhaps your issues are just the opposite. Maybe inaction is your problem. Do you love options but can’t decide? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself? Do you constantly doubt your decisions? Stereotypically, the first camp is associated with masculinity, whereas the second camp is more often associated with femininity. The traditional views of what makes up the two are very black and white. Men are...2016-08-1031 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodEmergence: 7 Steps for Radical Life Change (Interview with #1 Bestselling Author, Derek Rydall) Have you heard of the book Emergence by Derek Rydall? This is one of those books that I just kept hearing about, so I decided I had to get Derek on the podcast to find out what the fuss is all about… It took Derek Rydall ten years, two near-death experiences, and several wrong turns for him to figure out how to design his life for happiness, positivity, and opportunity, but all you have to do is listen to this episode! Derek has been gracious enough to share some of the secrets it took him al...2016-08-0346 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodHow We Can All Choose to Be Happier [My Letter to Katie] If you (or someone you know) are ready to be happier, this episode may be finding it's way to you at just the right time. It also happens to be the first episode where I've ever actually read a letter to you, word-for-word. Please allow me to explain... As I was preparing for my next live coaching session on "HOLISTIC HAPPINESS" for the Best Year Ever Coaching program, I came across an article I wrote in 2008 for Bliss Magazine, "How to Choose Happiness." The article (and this podcast episode) is based on a letter I received from Ka...2016-07-2717 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodThe Purpose of Life (Your Life) How about a little quiz? Don’t worry, it’s only one question—Do you control your ego, or does your ego control you? Many of us have been taught to regard the idea of ego with suspicion and judgment. We hear that ego is synonymous with selfishness and try to do whatever we can to get away from it. The truth is, the ego is an integral part of your being, and an important ingredient to designing a healthy, balanced life. The trick is just to be in control of it, rather than letting it guide your l...2016-07-2032 min
Achieve Your Goals with Hal ElrodEmotional Intelligence 3.0: Transforming Results through Relationships (with Jon Berghoff) Did you know that emotions can be broken down, studied, measured, and improved? Having a mastery over and understanding of our emotions creates a little thing we like to call Emotional Intelligence, and today you’re in for a treat because we are providing you, our Achieve Your Goals listeners, the chance to listen to an entire module of our Best Year Ever Coaching Program…for free! During this module, we talk about what the three types of intelligence are, the differences between them and how, unlike your IQ, emotional intelligence is something you can learn to deve...2016-07-132h 04