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Mannered Podcast
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Mannered is the podcast where awkward meets entertaining. Hosted by Sean Rhoads, each episode dives into the cringey, funny, and oh-so-relatable moments when we’re not quite sure what the “right” thing to do or say really is. From tipping dilemmas and table faux pas to office etiquette and everyday facepalm moments, Mannered explores how manners: good, bad, or completely missing, shape the way we connect with each other.With hilarious stories, surprising insights from etiquette experts, and candid conversations with guests from all walks of life, Mannered shows that navigating life’s social norms doesn’t have to be stressful—it can actually be fun.You’ll laugh, you’ll nod in recognition, and you’ll walk away a little more prepared (and a lot more entertained) for the next awkward moment life throws your way.
Episodes
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The Easter Lie
At some point in childhood, we all believed it… A rabbit sneaks into the house, hides eggs, and somehow delivers baskets full of candy. And we didn’t question it. Because the source was trusted. But what happens when that same source is also teaching something much bigger? In this solo episode of...
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Sorry in Forty Languages with Eric Mink
On this episode of Mannered, Sean sits down with longtime friend, world traveler, and accidental cultural diplomat Eric Mink to explore what happens when good intentions meet unfamiliar customs. Because here’s the truth… You can be a perfectly polite person at home… and still accidentally offend...
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Injury to Iron with Matt Troup
On this episode of Mannered, Sean sits down with longtime friend and personal trainer Matt Troup of Body Solutions to explore an idea we rarely think about… What if manners apply to our bodies too? Most of us try to be polite to other people. We say thank you. We hold doors. We try not to be…
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Mile High Mannered with Tony V
Denver. The city we grew up in… and the city we’re squinting at now. 👀🏔️ In this episode of Mannered, I sit down with Denver radio legend Tony V to talk about the Mile High identity crisis. The skyline got taller. The traffic got thicker. The houses got… mythical. But what actually changed, and...
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Teaching a Robot How to Be Human
What happens when you sit down with artificial intelligence… and let it ask honest questions about human behavior? In this special episode of Mannered, Sean teams up with his AI co-host, Amelia Cooperton, for an unscripted, curiosity-driven conversation about why people act the way they do. From...
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Manners & Muscles with Brian Casad
Is there such a thing as good manners in the weight room? In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads is joined by Brian Casad, owner of Paradigm Gyms in Dallas, for a candid and entertaining conversation about gym etiquette, shared spaces, and the unwritten rules of fitness culture. From...
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Mannered: Beyond the Law
What happens when the law ends… but manners are still on the hook? In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads sits down with Eric Faddis, founding attorney of the Law Offices of Eric Faddis and widely known as The Mile High Lion. A former prosecutor turned nationally recognized personal injury...
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Manners and Motors: Customer Service Lessons from DJ The Auto Buyer
Buying a car can be exciting… or exhausting. In this episode of Mannered, I sit down with DJ The Autobuyer to pull back the curtain on the auto buying business and the role customer service plays when big decisions and big dollars are on the line. We talk about trust, transparency…
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Flakiness: When Good Intentions Become Bad Manners
Most flaky people don’t mean to be rude. They’re optimistic, overcommitted, and trying to be everything to everyone. In this solo episode of Mannered, I take a hard look at flakiness—why we do it, what it quietly communicates, and the real cost of changing plans after we’ve already said yes.…
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Episode 8: Mannered on the Mic
In traditional broadcast, the rules are clear, written, and enforced. In podcasting, the rules are quieter, often unwritten, and rooted in something far older than regulation: manners. In Episode 8 of Mannered, I sit down with Joe Massa, a seasoned podcast publicist with deep roots in radio…
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Episode 7: Manners Behind the Machine - AI etiquette (with Lori Kirkland, DeepHumanX)
Artificial Intelligence is changing how we work, communicate, and make decisions, but what it can’t do on its own is decide how we should behave. In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads sits down with Lori Kirkland, Co-Founder of DeepHumanX, to explore the surprisingly human topic of AI...
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Episode 6: Middle School Manners with Hailey
Middle School Manners Through a Gen Alpha Lens Middle school gets blamed for a lot. Awkward behavior. Big emotions. Questionable manners. But what if we’ve been misunderstanding it all along? In this episode of Mannered, I sit down with my middle-school-aged daughter for an honest, funny, and...
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Episode 5: The Gift of Good Manners: Holiday Gift Giving
’Tis the season for good times and good manners. In this holiday special, Sean shares the ultimate guide to gift-giving etiquette, from meaningful presents to workplace dos and don’ts to avoiding those cringe-level awkward moments. If you want to give better, stress less, and elevate your holiday...
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Episode 4: Sports Fan Etiquette (with Ryan Clark)
In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads teams up with his brother-in-law and die-hard Broncos fan Ryan Clark to explore the chaotic, hilarious, and occasionally heart-warming world of sports fan etiquette. Ryan has spent 25 years in Section 334 riding the emotional rollercoaster of Denver...
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Episode 3: The Fine Line on Funny Business
In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads sits down with comedian, actor, producer, and ad-industry creative Andy Juett to explore the hilarious, and sometimes hazardous, world where comedy meets manners. From boardrooms to comedy stages, Andy has mastered the art of laughs and business, and...
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Episode 2: Aisle Etiquette (with John Rotherham)
In this episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads grabs a basket and heads down the most unpredictable aisle of them all, the grocery store. Joining him is John Rotherham, whose family has owned grocery stores for generations and who now runs Nature’s Herbs and Wellness. Together, they unpack the…
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Episode 1: Check Please (with Seth Rankin)
In the debut episode of Mannered, host Sean Rhoads sits down with Seth Rankin, a Performance Coaching, Consulting Specialist, and hospitality veteran who spent nearly two decades with OpenTable. Together, they dive fork-first into the wild world of dining etiquette, tipping trends, and those...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mannered is the podcast where awkward meets entertaining. Hosted by Sean Rhoads, each episode dives into the cringey, funny, and oh-so-relatable moments when we’re not quite sure what the “right” thing to do or say really is. From tipping dilemmas and table faux pas to office etiquette and everyday facepalm moments, Mannered explores how manners: good, bad, or completely missing, shape the way we connect with each other.With hilarious stories, surprising insights from etiquette experts, and candid conversations with guests from all walks of life, Mannered shows that navigating life’s social norms doesn’t have to be stressful—it can actually be fun.You’ll laugh, you’ll nod in recognition, and you’ll walk away a little more prepared (and a lot more entertained) for the next awkward moment life throws your way.
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