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Build Upon The Good
by Kean Bouplon: Podcast host and writer
The Build Upon The Good podcast is a show where Kean interviews guests about what kind of legacy they hope to leave. From celebrities to every day people, guests open up about what "good" they hope to pass down to the next generation and what led them to that desire.
Episodes
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Ep 69: The Legacy of Sesame Street
*special crossover episode of Build Upon The Good and also Good George podcasts At a 1966 dinner party in NYC, one woman asked a simple question: What if the addictive power of television could be used to teach instead of selling? Sesame Street changed the world of education and childhood for...
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Ep 68- Felice Zaslow | From Here: Lessons in Love & Loss from 9/11 (re-release)
*originally aired Sept 2025 Guest Felice Zaslow lost her husband Ira on the WTC terror attacks on September 11th. She shares her story, why she wrote her book, and what good she hopes to pass down to the next generations. www.felicezaslow.com www.BuildUponTheGood.com Thanks to our sponsor Empire...
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Ep 67- Rich Winner | Survived Inside WTC on September 11th (re-release)
*originally released Sept 2020 Kean's fellow Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity brother, Rich Winner, was inside the first building hit on September 11th, 2001. Rich shares his story, how it's impacted him as a father, and what "good" he hopes to pass down. www.BuildUponTheGood.com Thanks to our sponsor...
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Ep 66- What's Coming (Bonus episode)
Kean shares what's coming to Build Upon The Good as we head into the Fall, including new guest interviews and special legacy segments. www.BuildUponTheGood.com Special thanks to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit them at their Albany, NY locations and at www.EmpireWine.com…
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Ep 65- Commencement Address (Cambridge, NY-2023) Re-Release
*Originally released July 2023 Kean had the honor of delivering the 2023 Commencement Address to his alma mater graduation (Cambridge, NY high school). www.BuildUponTheGood.com Thank you to our sponsor Empire Wine and Empire Too. Please visit their Albany, NY locations and at www.EmpireWine.com...
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Ep 64- Benjamin Milligan | Former US Navy SEAL | Author (Re-Release)
*orginally released in August 2023 Former US Navy SEAL and author Benjamin Milligan shares his story on what led him to become a Navy SEAL and ultimately to research and write his book "By Water Beneath The Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs." www.BuildUponTheGood.com Special thanks to Sean Kelly...
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Ep 63- Debbie Lee | Gold Star Mom | PART 2 (Re-RELEASE)
*originally released in August 2022 Bonus Episode (Re-Release) Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom to fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee (KIA-Aug 8th, 2006- Ramadi, Iraq), answers 5 more questions relating to Marc's final lettrer home, the SEAL Brotherhood, the purpose behind AMW, her faith, and what "good" Marc...
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Ep 62- Debbie Lee | Gold Star Mom | PART 1 (Re-Release)
*episode originally released in August 2022 Debbie Lee is the Gold Star Mom of fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee (KIA-Aug 2, 2006- Ramadi, Iraq) and the CEO/Founder of America's Mighty Warriors. Debbie shares how her faith, and Marc's inspiring call to action in his final letter home, led her through...
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Ep 61- Casey Mulligan Walsh | Author | The Full Catastrophe (RE-RELEASE)
*Episode first released in August 2023 Grief and joy can and do co-exist. That's the powerful message author Casey Mulligan Walsh shares in this very personal and raw episode. Her story, which includes being orphaned as a teenager and then losing her son to a car accident, is heartbreaking and...
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Ep 60- Norman Borlaug | The Man Who Fed The World
One Billion. That's the estimate... one billion people are alive today, or lived lives they would not have, because of one man. Norman Borlaug, an Iowa farm kid, changed the world and the science behind crops. We share his story and the impact it had on the world. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and...
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Ep 59- Untold Story of Father's Day | One Woman and 60 years
Father's Day might not get the same recognition as Mother's Day, but the story behind it involves one woman's mission for 60+ years to honor her father. In this short episode, we'll share the story and also how other countries ight celebrate their own form of it. www.BuildUponTheGood.com and…
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Ep 58- One Man. One Flag. Thirty Six Years. | The Untold Story of Flag Day
*Crossover episode between Build Upon The Good and Good George podcasts June 14th is Flag Day, but the history and meaning behind it isn't well know. It involves one man and a thirty six year mission. It's a great example of walking with intent for good. Follow us at www.BuildUponTheGood.com and…
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Ep 57- Honor The Fallen | Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALs (re-release 2024)
*release from 2024 Memorial Day episode Kean shares what made Memorial Day weekend change for him and asks several former US Navy SEALs and those close to the NSW community to share a tribute to a specific fallen teammate and/or honor our fallen. Special thank you to Robert Sweetman, Bill Brown,...
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Ep 56- The Forgotten History of Memorial Day
*Our first ever cross over episode shared on both podcasts, Build Upon The Good and Good George. In this episode, we learn the forgotten true origin of Memorial Day and why it should be included. From the grief following the Civil War to today's long holiday weekend, we'll discuss what shaped it,...
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Ep 55- The Woman Who Invented Mother's Day & Then Tried To Kill It
The story behind how Mother's Day became a holiday is fascinating and also heartbreaking. And, we'll discuss how the other version of Mother's Day was left in, well, history. Learn the story of Ann Jarvis and her daughter Anna, and the irony of the florist industry and a funeral. Happy Mother's...
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Ep 54- C4 Foundation | Tribute to Charlie Keating IV (Navy SEAL kia 3-4-16)
*Re-release of episode 17, which aired in Feb 2021 On May 3, 2026, it'll be 10 years since Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV (C4) was killed in action (Iraq). His family created the C4 Foundation in his honor and continue to support Navy SEALs and their families. Charlie's father (Charles Keating III)...
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Ep 53- Anthony Scaramucci (re-release) | Wall St to The White House & Back
*Re-release episode, originally aired in Oct 2020 From Wall St to the White House (and back again)... Anthony Scaramucci ("The Mooch") is a legend on Wall St, Founder/Managing Director of Skybridge Capital, and also worked as the Director of Communications at the White House... until being fired...
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Ep 52- Marc Summers | Legendary TV Host
**Re-Release, originally recorded and released in 2021 Marc Summers is a legendary tv host, including iconic shows such as Nickelodeon's Double Dare and Food Network's Unwrapped. Marc shares how his midwest upbringing and multiple health issues impacts his outlook on life. The perfect mix of…
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Ep 51- Howard Behar | People, Purpose, and Starbucks
Howard Behar was there when Starbucks was still figuring out what it wanted to be. And, few people did more to shape the answer. As the company's longtime President, he championed a radical idea that taking care of your people wasn't just the right thing to do, it should be the whole strategy. As...
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Ep 50- Sean Kanan (Cobra Kai, Daytime TV Star, Karate Kid III) Re-release
Originally released in Feb 2021 (ep 16), this re-release features when Kean sat down with Cobra Kai and daytime TV star Sean Kanan to discuss his book (Way of the Cobra), and the hit series Cobra Kai & Studio City. Sean also shares his background and why it's so important to give back in life…
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Ep 49- Newman's Own Foundation Re-Release
In a re-release of an episode originally released in Nov 2021 (Ep 24), Kean sits down with then CEO of Newman's Own Foundation Miriam Nelson to discuss the origins of the Newman's Own brand, the foundation, and all the good they've done over the years. We need more of this in business and the...
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Ep 48- Michael Thatcher Part 2 | CEO of Charity Navigator
Kean welcomes back Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, for part 2. If you haven't heard Michael's first interview, check out episode 42 (April 30, 2025 release). Michael shares how important it is to be aligned with the mission of your job, organization or path in life. We also discuss…
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Ep 47- Kean's Story part 2 (re-release)
Going back to the beginning... again. In a re-release of episode 3 (Kean's Story part 2), Kean shares the spark that ignited Build Upon The Good. In retelling the loss of his father to cancer and the final deathbed talk, you'll learn why this has become a mission. If you haven't heard the episode...
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Ep 46- Kean's Story part 1 (re-release)
Going back to the foundation of the Build Upon The Good project and podcast, Kean reshares part 1 of the "why." In this re-release of episode 2, Kean shares the loss of his mother to cancer and how she visited him after her death. Yes, you read that correctly. This isn't about ghosts or…
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Ep 45- The Next Chapter of Build Upon The Good
The legacy project and podcast Build Upon The Good is beginning the next chapter. After losing both of his parents to cancer in less than four years, and hearing his father's inspiring deathbed legacy talk about inheriting and passing down the good, Kean started this in 2020 to hear others share...
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Ep 44- Felice Zaslow, Lessons in Love and Loss from Sept 11th
The attack on September 11, 2001 became America's tragedy. We all remember where we where when it happened. We know the stories of those that made it out and, sadly, those that didn't. What we don't hear as much are from those that are left behind when their loved ones perished. Felice Zaslow…
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Ep 43- Words and Letters That Outlive Us (Memorial Day 2025)
For Memorial Day 2025, we honor all service members that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, also including CIA and other agencies. During this episode, we share some powerful final words and letters from those that have died while serving. These include: Nathan Hale (Revolutionary...
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Ep 42- Michael Thatcher | CEO of Charity Navigator (part 1)
Part 1 of the interview with Michael Thatcher, CEO/President of Charity Navigator (rating over 225,000 charities), which helps millions of donors to align their passions and values to a charity. Michael shares how Charity Navigator leads the effort to make impactful philanthropy easier for...
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EP 41- Michael Meyer | Author of Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet
We always hear about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments while he was alive, but his bet on America in his Final Will and Testament truly left a legacy. Author Michael Meyer joins us and shares this story and more from his book "Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet: The Favorite Founder's Divisive Death,...
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Ep 40- Aly Riley, author of She Spies
The American Revolution was fought on more than just the battlefield and it couldn't have been won without the use of female spies... especially the mysterious Agent 355. Aly Riley, historian and author, discusses her book "She Spies: Women of the American Revolution, Their Heroic Missions and...
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Ep 39: Justin Lea, Founder of Hayworth Athletic
Soccer is the biggest sport in the world, but we never talk about the origin of the soccer ball or where they're made. Justin Lea, Founder of Hayworth Athletic, went on a quest to find out and it landed him in northern Pakistan, where over 70% of the world's soccer balls were made (3 million…
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38- Died 14 Times, The Chris Guiry story, Live from Northern Barrell
What's it like to die 14 times? That's the real life story that Chris Guiry shares and how his "widow maker" event changed his life. Join us as we share a beer at Northern Barrell (Voorheesville, NY) and discuss: the experience of life and death, how his wife Shelia's presence at a baseball game...
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37- Marion Blumenthal Lazan, Holocaust Survivor and Author
Without question, the most powerful episode of Build Upon The Good. We must never forget the evil of the holocaust and never let it happen again. We'll help carry forward the stories of those that survived. Holocaust survivor and co-author of "Four Perfect Pebbles", Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares...
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Ep 36- Foye Belyea, Marine to Man of Faith
Foye Belyea shares his story of going from US Marine to a Man of Faith. Often, our journey into a deep faith starts from the darkest of moments. Foye's journey is no different, yet his ability to help others on their journey is truly unique. Kean is grateful to know Foye on a personal level and...
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Ep 35 - Joe Kelley, author of Badge, Bars, To Beyond
Joe Kelley (author of "Badge, Bars, To Beyond") shares his raw and inspiring story of fulfilling his life long dream of becoming a Police Officer (K9), marrying his college sweetheart, to then developing an addiction, losing it all and ultimately serving 2 years in state prison next to the people...
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Ep34- Honor Our Fallen, Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALs
Memorial Day 2024 special episode to Honor Our Fallen, specifically fallen US Navy SEALs. Kean shares what made Memorial Day weekend change for him and asks several former US Navy SEALs and those close to the NSW community to share a tribute to a specific fallen teammate and/or honor our fallen....
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Ep 33- Casey Mulligan Walsh, Author and living with grief and joy
Grief and joy can and do co-exist. That's the powerful message that author Casey Mulligan Walsh shares in this episode. Her story, which includes being orphaned as a teenager and losing her son to a car accident, is heartbreaking and inspiring. Her essay, Still, about her son Eric's death,...
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Ep 32- Benjamin Milligan, fmr US Navy SEAL & Author
Benjamin Milligan is a former US Navy SEAL, serving from 2001-2009, Bronze Star recipient, father of three sons and author of "By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs." Ben shares how his childhood developed his love of history, why he became a SEAL and how his grandfather played a...
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Ep 31- Kristine Lilly, Soccer Legend (re-release)
(Re-release, originally aired 10/18/20) Kristine Lilly is a soccer legend! The American is a Two time World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold, 1x Olympic Silver and 4x NCAA Champion. Kristine also holds the world soccer record for most caps (games) for a national team, at a staggering 354 games.…
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Ep 30- Commencement Address
Kean returns to his hometown of Cambridge, NY to deliver the Cambridge Central School (NY) Commencement Address to the graduating class of 2023. He shares two pieces of advice and asks for a special request from the graduates. Kean is a 1995 alum of CCS. Best of luck to the 2023 graduates of CCS!...
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Ep 29- September 11th Attacks and Rich Winner (re-release)
Special Re-release: Guest Rich Winner shares his story of surviving the first tower hit on Sept 11th, 2001, how love conquers all, dealing with survivor's guilt and how he continues to share "good" to his next generation. (originally released in Sept 2020, Ep 1) www.BuildUponTheGood.com *Special...
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Ep 28- Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom (part 2)
BONUS Episode: Debbie Lee, Gold Star mother to fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee, answers 5 more questions relating to Marc's final letter home, the SEAL Brotherhood, the purpose behind AMW, her faith and what "good" Marc would want to pass on to the next generation. www.AmericasMightyWarriors.org...
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Ep 27- Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom (part 1)
Debbie Lee is the Gold Star Mom of fallen US Navy SEAL Marc Lee and the CEO/Founder of America's Mighty Warriors. Debbie shares how her faith, and Marc's inspiring call to action final letter home, led her through some of her darkest days. Having visited Iraq in 2007 and 2010, Debbie is the first...
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Ep 26- Father's Day
In this special Father's Day episode, Kean asks a variety of guests to share the best advice their Dads gave them and/or share a short story that captures it. Whether it's about sports or grieving over the loss of a loved one, Fathers have a way of preparing us for life. Happy Father's Day!...
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Ep 25- Jesse Iwuji, Navy Football to NASCAR
Jesse Iwuji's path to becoming a NASCAR driver and teaming up with NFL great Emmitt Smith is unlike any other. From his family's Nigerian roots to playing football at Navy, Jesse shares why it's so important to focus on what you want in life and to go after it. www.jesseiwuji.com Follow Jesse on...
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Ep 24- Newman's Own Foundation CEO Miriam Nelson
Paul Newman's legacy of giving it all away continues to be the gold standard in philanthropy. Dr. Miriam Nelson, CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, shares what led her to the foundation, why every penny of profit (over $550 million) is donated to worthy causes, and what's next for the foundation. A…
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Ep 23- Andrews and Wilson, Best Selling Co-Authors
Wall Street Journal Best Selling co-authors and veterans Brian Andrews & Jeff Wilson share how their experiences as a submarine officer and a combat surgeon for Navy SEALs led to writing their thriller action novels. The authors of numerous books, including "Sons of Valor" and recently released...
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Ep 22: Tim Cruickshank, fmr Navy SEAL/Bonefrog Coffee Co
Former US Navy SEAL and Founder/CEO of Bonefrog Coffee Company & Bonefrog Cellars, Tim Cruickshank, shares how he's using coffee and wine for his next mission, the meaning of the BoneFrog & SEAL Brotherhood, the struggles of being a Dad while serving, why his wife is the true hero and the...
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Ep 21- Teri Ptacek, Protecting Land Forever
What if you could protect & pass something on forever? Teri Ptacek has been doing just that with land for decades as Executive Director of the Agricultural Stewardship Association. As Teri nears retirement, she shares lessons on leading a not-for-profit, what she believes she's really protecting...
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Ep 20- John Harkes, Soccer Legend
US soccer legend John Harkes shares how his childhood in Kearney, NJ shaped his life, what "good" he hopes to pass down, how MLS succeeded in the early days, the two players he wishes he could've played alongside and his reaction to joining a made up list with Kean and David Beckham. John is a...
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The Build Upon The Good podcast is a show where Kean interviews guests about what kind of legacy they hope to leave. From celebrities to every day people, guests open up about what "good" they hope to pass down to the next generation and what led them to that desire.
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