Episodes
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Solo Session: Playing catch up
After having a baby in June, it's been all hands on deck at the house, but in the best way possible. My priorities have shifted, and I've learned some important lessons along the way.
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The power of self-awareness
Self-awareness is everything. Sure, it's important to know what you are good at, but it's even more important to know what you aren't good at. My friend Ben joins me to talk about how he went from smoking meat as a hobby to his full-time gig, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why he's...
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Domesticated Dude Podcast Trailer
On the Domesticated Dude Podcast, you'll hear regular dudes having lighthearted, honest conversations about what's important to us, how we've learned, or not, from life lessons and the steps we're taking to do better.
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Solo Session: Flipping the switch
In this solo episode, I reflect on why I've had bad days and how I've been working to change by focusing only on the things I can control. When you realize your bad days are caused by your choice to have them, you can also have the power to change that. If you like what you hear, share it with a...
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Being a catalyst for change
My friend Josh joins me to talk about why he's using his life experiences to make a difference, how he's managed to work from home for the last year, and what steps he's taking to have a healthier lifestyle. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave a review, and make sure to...
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No time to lament
Reed joins me again to talk about what he saw on his cross-country road trip, how he's moving on after missing a stock jackpot, and our quick predictions for the big game. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review and make sure to subscribe to get the newest episodes...
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Looking for common ground
I'm joined by my friend Dusty, a history teacher, to chat about the events at the Capitol, why critical thinking is more important than ever, and how to find common ground with someone who may not share your beliefs. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review and make…
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The power of choosing happiness
In our last episode of 2020, I talk with my friend Graham about the community formed by fantasy football, lessons learned from growing a family, and why it's important to stay positive when things don't go your way. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave a review and make sure…
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The art of procrastination
In this week's episode, Reed joins me to recap Thanksgiving, we debate when it’s the right time to decorate for Christmas and we discuss how we’re working on our natural tendency to procrastinate. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave a review and make sure to subscribe so you...
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Adventures in homebrewing
Nathan joins me to talk about his homebrewing process and how things don't always go as planned, the difference between living with roommates and your significant other and preparing the first Thanksgiving meal in his own house. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review...
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Training for an efficient life
My friend Brady joins me to talk about the basics of physical training, his experience of starting a business, and how he was able to find healthy ways to harness his passions. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review and make sure to subscribe so you get the newest...
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Serving up lessons in patience
I talk with my friend George about the life lessons we can learn from playing tennis, the importance of goal setting, marrying his high school sweetheart and enjoying the little things. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave a review and subscribe, so you can get the newest...
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Taking a leap of faith
I talk with my friend Andrew about what it takes to make a long-distance relationship work, the evolution of friendships, gaining perspective from traveling the world, and some of the lessons he’s learned from his parents for raising his daughter. If you like what you hear, share it with a…
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Documenting the human journey
Today, I’m talking with my friend Corey, a professional photographer and entrepreneur, about the difference between professional and amateur photographers, what it's been like owning his own photography business and what he learned from spending time in Cuba. If you like what you hear, share it...
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Learning to adjust your lens
I talk with my friend Dusty about his journey to becoming a history teacher, why it's important for him to teach critical thinking skills, and how our society will remember the year 2020.
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Celebrating the return of (some) sports
I chat with my friend Reed about the lessons we can learn from the bubbles in professional sports, finding competition in reality TV show brackets, and his journey of going back to school.
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Like fathers, like sons
I talk with my friend Jerzy about how our dads lived together 45 years before we did, his career as a journalist, what it's like living in Portland right now, and what he's learning about himself during the pandemic. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review, and make...
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Bloom where you're planted
I have a unique opportunity to visit with my friend Tyler, who I grew up with back in Alaska before he moved to Nebraska when he was 16. We talk about what he's learned as a dad of three boys, his experience living in a handful places across the country and we compare notes about moving to…
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Leading by example
I catch up with my friend Gerald about his experience as a manager at one of the largest hotels west of the Mississippi, sinking a hole-in-one and becoming a Godfather. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review and subscribe so you can get the latest episodes immediately.
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Carving out your best self
I visit with my friend Andy about the impact music has on our daily lives, his path to becoming a head chef and his journey to sobriety. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review and subscribe so you can get the newest episodes immediately.
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Happy Birthday, America!
In this special Fourth of July edition, I talk with Reed about how we're going to celebrate America's birthday and why it's important to reflect on how our country came into existence. I hope your Fourth is filled with friends, family and fireworks as you unplug from your daily grind and…
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Staying on course
My friend Tyler has found himself in a leadership role at a nonprofit while he's getting his master's degree. He's taking some of the lessons he's learned to become more focused on his goals and to be a better leader, both in his organization and in his future classroom. If you like what you…
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Life through my father's eyes
I talk with my dad about what it was like moving to Alaska in 1953, his experience during the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, how he survived living in 'The Pandemonium House', how he met my mom, and some of the lessons he's learned from parenthood. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend...
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Know your numbers
As a data analyst, my friend Brian is able to find the story behind the numbers, not only in his profession but in his life as well. By knowing his numbers, whether it’s his finances, his weight loss goals, or Blackjack, Brian is able to use data to help him make decisions. We also talk about how...
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A lesson in perspective
My friend Thom shares some of the lessons he’s learned in his 15 years of marriage and raising three daughters, including the powerful lens fatherhood gives him in every aspect of his life. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review on Apple and follow us on Spotify.
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A prescribed burn for your life
Have you noticed how after a forest fire, there’s new growth taking place? It was as if the forest needed to cut out everything that was holding it back. That happens in our lives, too, where sometimes we need to take a hard look and cut out what’s keeping us from growing. In today’s episode…
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Mastering the recipe for a good life
Today I talk with my friend Josh about his master culinary skills and the benefits of cooking at home, his house-buying process and why it’s important to keep a positive mindset. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, follow us on Spotify, leave us a review on Apple, you know the drill.
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Communication pays off
In today's episode, I have a good discussion with my friend Spencer about the power of angry naps, his master plan of retiring on a yacht and why you should be talking about finances with your partner. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, leave us a review on Apple and follow us on...
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Learning to lead with value
Today I'm talking with my friend Steve about being raised by a family of entrepreneurs, how he learned to lead with value, and the benefits of finding perspective. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, give us a review on Apple, follow us on Spotify, you know the drill. Thanks for...
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Feeding the creative mind
Today I'm talking with my friend Ben about how the pandemic has changed his creative process, why his remodel project snowballed in a hurry and that it's OK to have beard envy. If you like what you hear, share it with a friend, give us a review on Apple, follow us on Spotify, you know the drill....
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New dad. Same dude.
Today I'm talking with my friend Tim about what it’s like being a stay at home dad, we give some suggestions for the NFL and Tim shares his advice for new parents. Tim recently wrote a blog about the NFL’s decision to expand the regular season to 17 games that we discuss during this episode.…
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Everything's a process
Today I’m talking with my friend Nathan about being a homebrewer, the benefits (and some of the challenges) of building your own house, and why you should be open to learning from others. Thanks again for tuning in and spending some time with us. If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe,...
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Becoming part of a community
Today I talk with my friend Aaron about what it’s like to find a sense of community in a new place, how the coronavirus situation is making us less distracted, and why it’s important to be aware of how other people think. If you like what you hear, make sure to subscribe, leave us a review and...
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The importance of positivity
Today I talk with my friend Kurt about the impact the coronavirus is having on our society, the importance of positivity and how the challenges Kurt has been through have shaped him as a person. Thanks for spending some time with us. If you like what you hear hit subscribe, leave a review or...
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Striving (and sometimes failing) to find a balance
Today I'm visiting with my friend Greg about all the hats he wears in his life. He's a husband, father of four, teacher and coach. You'll hear Greg's insight about being a role model for his kids (even when things don't go as planned), how he and his wife work to balance their needs and some of…
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Introduction to the Domesticated Dude Podcast
Thanks for checking out the first episode of the Domesticated Dude Podcast, where I talk with my friends about what's important to us, how we've learned (or not) from life lessons and what steps we're taking to do better. In this episode, I talk with my buddy Reed about what not to say to your...