Try This On For Size Pod

To relaunch TTOFS, this Ep HAD to be jam-packed with big-time/long-time guests and friends of the pod, so we've got a four-person, two-parter here! Back in July, I had Mike Judd (aka NAHReally) and Thomas Mattera on to bat around this new concept with me, plus some new items they were trying on for size. That got me started, so this month, I had dear friends Savi Tuber and Shannon Griesser back on to discuss new parenthood (shout-out), as well as what THEY are trying on for size. Stay tuned for next month's pod when we hear, which one of theirs I tried on for size myself, plus two new guests! We hope you enjoy!

Try this on for size… it is Episode 90, where we wave farewell to our friend and dear co-host, Radio Jim! This podcast is our moment to celebrate Jim, and “raise his jersey” into the TTOFS rafters. When we started Try This On For Size in December of 2015, Jim and Phil were barely friends, and that is a historical fact, no disrespect! Fast forward to 10+ years later and our friendship is deeply meaningful, as is our connection to you, our wonderful listeners! Jim decided that 90 pods and 10 years of recording was time for him to call it quits. This may not be the end of Try This On For Size Pod, but it is definitely a moment to pause and consider where we are going from here. We appreciate all of you for your patience with this podcast over the years. You’ve stuck with us through sketchy Zoom recording equipment, questionable editing, intermittent posting, inconsistent social media use, and of course, last minute requests for you to share a vulnerable first-person story on the pod.  TBD on what’s next… but for now, please enjoy Jim’s lovely voice one last time on the TTOFS’ digital airwaves! To close us out, we discussed where we are at (0:00), Jim’s farewell and reflections on launching and maintaining the pod (2:10), appreciations for 90 episodes (7:55), and what Jim may or may not be still trying this on for size? (11:05)

Try this on for size… It is Episode 89, with first-time guest David Selles! In this episode, we begin by hearing David’s story of finding himself in the very non-New England world of grad school friends (0:30), and by sharing how we know David and his journey to the pod (4:00)! We then share ‘Where are we at?’ (5:30), before diving into our main topic: exploring pain and growth (15:00). We discuss our growing pains in 2025 (16:20) and incidentally hit a few distinct questions along the way. Are we just creating artificial growing pains (18:50)? Do we have an inner need to grow (21:40)? Do we need better processes for discernment to identify where we need to grow (25:00)? What’s the difference between monotonous pain and new stretch zones (28:30)? Is some growth contrived (35:00)? What are we nostalgic for (43:35)? And what growing pains should we consider undertaking before becoming parents (46:00)? Lastly, as always, we close with The Dressing Room (48:50) and some things to try on for size in the new year! We hope you enjoy :)

Try this on for size… it is Episode 88 with Ricky Richardson! We begin with Ricky’s first person story of finding connection in another country (0:45). We then welcome Ricky back to the pod for his illustrious 4th time (6:45)! We discuss where we are all at? (18:00) before going on a short video podcast rant. For our main topic, we discuss "Distance" (20:00), including questions such as, are we feeling distant or proximate to world issues (21:00), how is it showing up in our bodies? (26:00), are we consenting to the onslaught of news? (29:00), what is our need to “disconnect?” (35:00), are there ways to balance distance? (38:45), can we solve it by talking to people about it? (47:30), and what is our agency and choice in the matter? (52:00). We of course close with our Dressing Room and some things to Try On For Size this quarter (1:00:00)! As always we hope you enjoy :)