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The Cheeto Dust Podcast

by Cheeto Dust: A Millennial Podcast

This pod is all about the faith, family, fitness, finances and any other f-words you can think of about millennials.Hosted by Dustin Riedesel, author of the book "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" available in May 2018. Cancer survivor turned cancer fighter. I have high hopes for my generation. Book, pod, and cancer fighting at DUSTINRIEDESEL.COM

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Episodes

  1. CDP #27 - Live From Row24 At CrossFit Sua Sponte

    Tommy and Dusty are joined by Quint Coward at Row24, a fundraiser where the guys pulled over 280,000 meters on a rowing machine that they kept going for 24 hours to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During this pod, the guys talk about the weirdness of asking people for charity, if...

  2. CDP #26 - Meditation For The Millennials

    Tommy & Dusty talk to meditation teacher and political writer, Jeremy Mohler about why meditation helps young people manage stress and break bad habits. They also discuss what makes meditation similar and different to Christianity. Support the podcast by rating and reviewing on iTunes, and if you...

  3. CDP #25 - Seeking The Discomfort Zone

    Tommy and Dusty talk about challenging their preconceived opinions, their dietary routines, and the responsibilities they choose for their lives. They also pitch Row24, a Raleigh-based, 24-hour rowing competition that raises money to fight blood cancers. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate...

  4. CDP #24 - Outraged About Winners, Razor Blades, and Outrage

    Tommy and Dusty reunite for their first podcast of 2019. They're the last two people on the planet still talking about a razor blade company's opinions on toxic masculinity, and they(Dust mostly) lament the misfortune of the Patriots being such stellar winners. Along the way, they unpack the...

  5. CDP #23 - Merry Christmas & A Goal-Oriented New Year!

    Tommy and Dusty come together for their last podcast of 2018. With admirable restraint, they don't linger with admiration over their inaugural year in podcasting. Instead, it's business as usual. Does the number 23 belong to MJ or LeBron? Why don't we celebrate Christmas in the summertime? What...

  6. CDP #22 - What's The Deal With Christianity?

    Dustin is joined by his friend Josh, who works to help churches and individuals in the South find direction and purpose. They talk through several doubts and beliefs about how the Bible and Christianity does and does not fit into the modern society of 2018. Support the pod in one of three ways...

  7. CDP #21 - The Truth Pod

    What is truth? It's a big question. Tommy and Dusty turn it into a bunch of little questions. When is it okay to tell a "little white" lie? Is it wrong to tell your kid that Santa Claus is real? Tune in to hear why being trustworthy is the most important trait a human being can display. Support…

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  8. CDP #20 - Red Sea or Blue Waves? It's All Water

    Retired musician Tommy Cooksey joins pre-Novelist Dustin Riedesel to exchange expert opinions on the political landscape of the United States of America. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online...

  9. CDP #19 - The DadCast

    Dusty and Tommy, both expecting newborn children in the spring, talk half cluelessly about the joys and trials of fatherhood (Dusty is the clueless half). Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online...

  10. CDP #18 - How good would your quarterback be at picking up girls if he weren’t an NFL QB? (part 2)

    Tommy and Dustin reconvene to talk about NFL quarterback's off-the-field game. This episode covers the NFC. Topics include the lovability of Carson Wentz's golden retrievers, Ryan Fitzpatrick masquerading as a Boston goon, and Cam Newton's unique fashion sense. Support the pod in one of three…

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  11. CDP #17 - Ryan Varga on 12 Rules For Life

    Dustin and Ryan discuss Dr. Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos." Topics include why you shouldn't bother kids when they're skateboarding, how common sense is often profound wisdom, and what it takes to pursue meaning in one's life. Support the podcast by rating and...

  12. CDP #16 - How good would your quarterback be at picking up girls if he weren’t an NFL QB?

    After a brief sabbatical, Tommy and Dustin reconvene to talk about NFL quarterback's off-the-field game. This episode covers the AFC. Topics include the upside/downside of Andy Dalton's ginger physique, the peak dadness of Ryan Tannehill, and the Tyrod Tailored looks of the now backup Browns QB....

  13. CDP #15 - Tommy Cooksey On Why August Sucks

    There is a worst month...a month without holidays...a month without parties...Dust and Tommy talk about why this month sucks.

  14. CDP# 14 - Ryan Varga On Health, Routines, and God

    Dustin and Ryan talk about new diets, what makes up a good morning and night time routine, the value of training versus working out, and whether or not they believe in God. Please rate and review the podcast when you listen to it. Products mentioned in this episode: Michael Pollen – How To Change...

  15. CDP #13 - Charles Ball on Millennials and Dating

    Dustin is joined by Charles Ball to talk about the dating life of millennials. What's the ideal first date? Is there any stigma to online dating? Finally, Charles shares some innovative dating techniques that our listeners can feel free to incorporate. Also, we end with a special reading of...

  16. CDP #12 - Tommy Cooksey on Office Etiquette

    Dustin & Tommy talk about the unwritten rules of office behavior. How should you talk to people when you're side by side at a urinal? Is it okay to microwave fish? (spoiler: it is not) Would we all be better off if we wore uniforms in the office? Thanks for listening. Please rate and review!

  17. The Creative Process and the Satisfaction of Art

    Dustin is joined by friend and photographer, Ryan Varga. They discuss why they would do art for free, the value of making incremental gains, how important listening to one's inner voice is to finding satisfaction, and why we should constantly reminding ourselves that we're all going to die soon.

  18. Millennial Wanderlust; Should we drop everything and travel the world?

    Charles Ball was working an office job in a big city like the majority of millennials. On a whim, he booked a ticket to Southeast Asia and didn't come back for three months. Dustin talks to him about almost surfing, drinking cat poop coffee, and expanding one's horizons.

  19. 2010's. Is anything about this decade going to last?

    The 2010s, come for the vaping and dubstep, stay for the cryptocurrency and podcasting. Dusty and Tommy take a pause during National Selfie Day to examine some inventions of our current decade and predict which ones are going to last.

  20. Lebron James Is The Greatest Millennial In America

    With the NBA Finals upon us, Dusty and Tommy take quick stock of where LeBron ranks on their impromptu list of "GREAT AMERICANS UNDER THE AGE OF 38." Not to spoil anything, but it's a high ranking. The competition ranges from as fierce as Beyonce to the not nearly as fierce as Mike "The…

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  21. What would you do with your life if you didn't need money?

    If you didn't have to worry about money anymore, what would you worry about? Tommy and Dusty talk about the burden that American consumerism has placed on millennials. Is higher education worth the student loan debt? Should we give money to beggars? Should married couples handle their income...

  22. 90s Nostalgia!!!!

    Tommy and Dusty revisit their childhoods in the 90s. First, Dusty gives updates on the money raised by the #DustinOffTheCancer run team. Then he reads a segment from his book, Cheeto Dust at the 7:40 mark (now available on Amazon!). Finally, starting at 13:20, Dusty and Tommy break down their...

  23. Millennials hypotheticals: when should we stand up for what we believe?

    In a very "don't get fired" episode, Tommy Cooksey and Dustin Riedesel pontificate about on some moral tough spots. Hypothetical situations range from speaking out against an inappropriate boss, to making political statements on Facebook, to advising dad's on their footwear. Only one-third of...

  24. Social Media Is Making The World A Better Place

    The podcast reverts to classic form! After reading an excerpt from Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands), Dusty is joined by KT Riedesel to talk about how they’ll raise their future triplets (Dusty Jr, Dustina and Dustin Timberlake) in a world dominated by social media. Are creeps the...

  25. Good WIll Hunting, Pulp Fiction, and Powerful Men Behaving Badly

    Tommy Cooksey is on vacation. His backup is on vacation. Intrepid podcast host Dustin is left to his lonesome to play with audioclips from some of his favorite movies and read an essay about how America's thirst for success and money has led to some of our worst tendencies as a society.

  26. 2000's Nostalgia!!!

    Dusty and Tommy reminisce about a decade that brought us The Facebook, heightened airline security, and the downfall of the compact disc. They discuss their AOL Instant Messenger screen names and hand out some half-hearted "best of" awards. Visit dustinriedesel.com to get updates on the Cheeto…

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  27. Are millennials fit and healthy? Featuring Tommy Cooksey

    Cheeto Dust author Dustin Riedesel launches into the first of a twelve episode podcast series focusing on the lives of his generation, millennials. After an introduction explaining this pod, Dustin reads the titular excerpt from his book explaining how he started his relationship with better…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This pod is all about the faith, family, fitness, finances and any other f-words you can think of about millennials.Hosted by Dustin Riedesel, author of the book "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" available in May 2018. Cancer survivor turned cancer fighter. I have high hopes for my generation. Book, pod, and cancer fighting at DUSTINRIEDESEL.COM

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Cheeto Dust: A Millennial Podcast

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This pod is all about the faith, family, fitness, finances and any other f-words you can think of about millennials.Hosted by Dustin Riedesel, author of the book "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" available in May 2018. Cancer survivor turned cancer fighter. I have high hopes for...

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