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Two Cents Worth
by Ryan DeFaber
Two Cents Worth is where Host Ryan DeFaber talks Sports, Fitness, and Life. He talks his Life, his Fitness journey, his take on Sports, all while portraying his sarcastic charm all have come to love.
Episodes
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Episode 136 - Minor Setback and Family Wins
Ryan DeFaber gives a brief training update after a grade-one calf strain, explaining his two-week recovery plan, rehab routine, and positive mindset for returning to half‑marathon training. He also celebrates his son Harrison making a competitive travel baseball team, shares his approach to youth...
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Episode 135 - Golf Fatigue, Half-Marathon Milestones, and Balancing Family Life
Host Ryan DeFaber returns after a short break to share highs and lows from a packed two weeks. He recounts a tiring five-round golf trip that highlighted getting older, updates his week 11 training for a half marathon, and plugs Bearsden Gym apparel and marketing efforts. Ryan discusses his kids'...
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Episode 134 - Grind: Half-Marathon Prep, Golf Trips & Life Updates
Host Ryan DeFaber shares his week eight training progress as he builds toward a fall half marathon, discussing 60-minute endurance runs, tempo track workouts, and careful injury prevention with physical therapy routines. He also covers planning and logistics for an upcoming golf trip—tips for...
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Episode 133 - We’ve Lost Our Manners: A Wake-Up Call
Host Ryan DeFaber explores the decline of empathy and accountability in modern society, sharing examples from Spirit Airlines, in-store interactions at Lowe’s, and toxic online comments. He urges listeners to practice compassion, respect front-line workers, favor face-to-face interaction, and...
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Episode 132 - Stuck With Me: Tryouts, Playoffs & Parenting Wins
Ryan DeFaber shares updates on his sons' youth sports seasons—soccer tryouts, baseball playoffs, coach feedback, and confidence-boosting moments—while reflecting on parenting choices and kids learning to work hard. He also discusses mindset shifts for everyday life, the importance of effort and...
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Episode 131 - Does Two Cents Worth Need a Co-Host?
Host Ryan DeFaber discusses whether his long-running Two Cents Worth podcast should add a co-host, weighing the benefits of added perspectives and conversation against the extra time and production demands given his busy life as a husband, father, and professional. He invites listeners to share...
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Episode 130 - Halfway Point at 42: Reprioritizing Life and Purpose
Ryan DeFaber returns from vacation and reflects on turning 42, his mother’s passing, and what it means to feel like he might be halfway through life. He shares how he’s reevaluating priorities — physical and mental health, marriage, parenting, friendships, hobbies, travel, and financial goals —…
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Episode 129 - Cleats, Coughs, and a Packed Weekend
In this episode Ryan DeFaber talks about a classic spring weekend where life, health, and youth sports all collide. It starts with mistaking a familiar sniffle and congestion of a spring cold for seasonal allergies--until it becomes clear this one is sticking around for a few days. From there…
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Episode 128 - Spring’s Weather Whiplash & Life Riffs
Host Ryan DeFaber riffs on life updates: wild spring weather swings, prepping the house for spring, family spring break plans, and an online couch-buying mishap. He also shares a short message about not letting age define you, getting back to fitness and golf, and balancing work, kids' sports…
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Episode 127 - Stop Wandering the Gym: Build a Plan That Works
Host Ryan DeFaber explains why a structured workout program matters: it provides structure, enables progressive overload, prevents burnout, and maximizes efficiency so you achieve goals faster. Using his own experience with workout partner Pete, Ryan discusses balancing strength and running,...
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Episode 126 - Middle-School Fashion Show: Baggy Jeans, Band Tees & Birkenstocks
Host Ryan DeFaber recounts a chaotic, humorous morning getting his two sons ready for school, contrasting the nine-year-old’s carefree comfort with the 13-year-old’s careful attention to clothes, hair products, and cologne. He reflects on cyclical trends like band tees, baggy pants, Birkenstocks,...
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Episode 125 - Wrapping Up Bears Den Gym Winter Series — 12 Weeks of Sweat and Smiles
Host Ryan DeFaber wraps up the Bears Den Gym Winter Series after 12 weeks of weekend workouts designed to keep kids and parents active during the off-season. He reflects on the challenges—snow, heat and busy schedules—and the focus on bodyweight drills, proper form, and fun competition rather…
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Episode 124 - Evolve, Create, Be Real: Finding Your Creative Outlets
Host Ryan DeFaber discusses the value of creative outlets and hobbies — from his Bears Den Gym and apparel line to podcasting, woodworking, golf, and whiskey — as ways to decompress, connect with others, and keep evolving personally. He stresses being genuine and authentic, using hobbies to build...
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Episode 123 - Rain, Tryouts, and Real Life: Kicking Off Spring Season
Ryan DeFaber gives a personal update on the start of spring sports—rainy soccer games, upcoming baseball, and a middle-school soccer tryout—while juggling work and family schedules. He reflects on parenting, the lessons kids learn by watching their parents, and why this busy season is worth...
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Episode 122 - Razor Down the Drain: A Creative Fix That Worked
Host Ryan DeFaber recounts a humorous first-world problem: a $30 razor accidentally ending up in his shower drain after house cleaners visited. He tries magnets, tongs, duct tape and finally uses a shop vac to retrieve the razor, sanitizes it, and restores his shower. The episode turns the…
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Episode 121 -Charlotte Snowmageddon: Two Storms, One Unforgettable Weekend
Ryan DeFaber shares a personal recap of two rare winter storms in Charlotte, detailing school closures, neighborhood fun, sledding attempts, driveway fire pits, bourbon hunting, and improvised workouts. The episode highlights Southern surprises during snow, safety on icy roads, and choosing to...
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Episode 120 - From Kiawah’s Tranquil Shores to Miami Beach’s Electric Nights
Host Ryan DeFaber shares his two favorite places to travel with his wife: Kiawah Island, a pristine, private coastal retreat with quiet beaches, wildlife, and championship golf; and Miami Beach, a vibrant mix of nightlife, culture, and boutique relaxation at Hotel Greystone. He describes the...
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Episode 119 - My Whiskey Journey Begins
Host Ryan DeFaber shares how he recently fell into the world of whiskey and bourbon, starting with blind tastings, reading reviews, and learning tasting notes and terminology. He discusses building a diverse, affordable collection, upcoming distillery tours, and how this hobby has deepened his...
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Episode 118 - Leader vs Manager: Inspiring Beyond the Checklist
Host Ryan DeFaber explains the difference between being a leader and being a manager, drawing on 13 years of corporate management experience. He emphasizes inspiring vision, investing in individuals, asking for feedback, and blending strategic leadership with tactical management. The episode…
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Episode 117 - Make Today a Great Day: 4 Affirmations to Crush Your 2026 Goals
Host Ryan DeFaber shares a practical approach to goal achievement using positive affirmations focused on self-belief, action & focus, resilience, and attraction. He explains five ways to use affirmations effectively — read them daily, feel the emotion, post them in your space, make them personal,...
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Episode 116 - 2025's Proudest Moments: Family, Fitness, and Work Wins
Host Ryan DeFaber looks back on his proudest moments of 2025, sharing personal and professional highlights that shaped his year. Topics include a record year at work, monthly date nights with his wife, advocating for his kids in school and sports, the Bears Den Gym community workouts, a…
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Episode 115 - Work-Life Balance Is Real — Protect It Before It’s Gone
Host Ryan DeFaber explains why work-life balance matters, why it’s not a strict 50/50 split, and how to create harmony between career demands and personal well-being. He shares practical tips—set clear hours, prioritize tasks, take breaks, say no, delegate, pursue hobbies, and ask for...
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Episode 114 - Bears Den Gym Winter Series: Saturdays of Strength & Accountability
Host Ryan DeFaber kicks off the Bears Den Gym Winter Series: weekly Saturday workouts through December to February for adults and middle-school kids in the Charlotte area. Sessions mix circuit-style conditioning for adults with age-appropriate strength, agility, and speed training to help kids...
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Episode 113 - Turning 13: A Dad-Son Talk About Puberty, Phones & Boundaries
Host Ryan DeFaber sits down with his soon-to-be-13-year-old son Nolan to explore the transition into the teenage years, covering puberty, changing friendships, independence, attitude, and everyday challenges like chores and appetite changes. The episode also addresses practical parenting topics...
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Episode 112 - Why 'Shrink the Game' Is the Wrong Move for Golf
Host Ryan DeFaber discusses the social media “shrink the game” movement and argues against it, using post-pandemic participation data, supply-and-demand economics, and personal experience on course costs and pace of play. He suggests solutions like enforcing pace-of-play rules, promoting…
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Episode 111 - When Motivation Fades: Why Discipline Wins
Host Ryan DeFaber explores the difference between motivation and discipline, sharing personal stories from his fitness journey, diet struggles during COVID, and relationship commitments. He explains why discipline is the foundation that keeps you moving when motivation wanes and offers practical...
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Episode 110 - Life & Podcast Update
Welcome back everyone. On today's episode I give an update on where I have been on the past year, the challenges I have been facing, and the future of the Podcast.
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Episode 109 - Men's Mental Health: Breaking the Silence
Welcome to Two Cents Worth with your host, Ryan DeFaber. This episode is dedicated to Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, Ryan dives deep into the often-overlooked struggles that men face. From alarming statistics on mental health to personal anecdotes, Ryan sheds light on the importance of...
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Episode 108 - The Struggles and Triumphs of a Podcast Host
Welcome to another episode of Two Cents Worth with your host, Ryan DeFaber. In this revealing episode, Ryan shares his reasons for sporadic breaks in his podcast publication schedule and reflects on the role that this creative platform plays in his life. Ryan candidly discusses the reality of...
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Episode 107 - Gym 101: Unspoken Rules and Common Misconceptions
Welcome to this eye-opening episode of Two Cents Worth Podcast, where host Ryan DeFaber guides us through the uncharted territory of gym culture. Tackling often-unaddressed etiquette issues and misconceptions, this episode promises to shed a new light on gym experiences. Ryan critiques a…
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Episode 106 - A Personal Perspective
Welcome back to "Two Cents Worth" with your host, Ryan DeFaber. After an unavoidable hiatus involving personal and professional commitments, from house remodeling to adding new customers to his portfolio, Ryan returns with enlightening episodes. This discussion explores the significant themes of...
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Episode 105 - Starting off 2024
On this Episode I talk about the Holiday Break, what I want to accomplish for 2024, what I will be Starting, Stopping, and Continuing for 2024 and more...
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Episode 104 - I Bought a Truck
I pulled the trigger and bought a 2024 Toyota Tundra. In this episode I talk about my experience of buying the truck, the process, my actual truck, and how excited I am about it.
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Episode 103 - Don’t Doubt Me!
This Episode I dive into the topic of doubt. I discuss how I manage doubt from a personal, physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional manner. As well as how I handle those who doubt me and my mindset around it.
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Episode 102 - Novembers Here
We are officially into the month of November. On this Episode I give an update on what has been going on as we ended October and head into November and the finally of the year.
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Episode 101 - Blink, Bears Den, Fitness Update and Messi...OH MY
I bring this episode back to the origins of Two Cents Worth where Sports, Fitness, and Life come together. I talk about the new Blink 182 album, a BIG update on BearsDenGym, an update on my fitness, and getting to see Messi play with my oldest son. Enjoy!
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Episode 100 - Pinehurst Delivered!
The golf trip is over and all we have now are the memories, but we all agree that Pinehurst Delivered! In this Episode I talk about the golf trip my group just went on to Pinehurst and how in awe we all were in with its beauty. Enjoy!!!
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Episode 99 - Golf Trip Time
Its that time again, time for another Golf Trip with my buddies. In this Episode I talk about the planning of a trip, and what I do to create a fun and exciting weekend with the guys.
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Episode 98 - Officially Fall
It is officially Fall and with that comes more sports, kids back in school, after school activities, and overall just plan busy. In this episode I talk about these things and how appreciating what you have in front of you is always important.
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Episode 97 - 16 Years of Marriage
My wife and I celebrated 16 years of marriage and in this episode I give you the story of how we met, what makes our marriage work for us, and more...
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Episode 96 - Mentality Change
Changing the way we approach each day, task, event, and week can drastically put you on a new track. I have been working on appreciating the things I get to do and go up against on a daily basis and in this Episode I discuss the mentality change I have started to implement.
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Episode 95 - Its College Football Season!!!
College Football is officially back! I go through all of the big games to kick off the season, some of the games I am betting on, and my overall excitement for the season.
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Episode 94 - Summer Recap
Summer Break goes by in a flash and on this Episode I give my recap of the our summer break and everything we did.
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Episode 93 - 39 Things About Me
I turned 39 this week so I figured I would tell you 39 things you may or may not know about me.
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Episode 92 - Jinx, Karma, and Superstitions
In this Episode I discuss Jinx, Karma, and Superstitions, my thoughts on each, and more...
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Episode 91 - The Process of Buying A Car
I am currently in the market for a new car and on this Episode I talk about the process I am going through, the research I am doing, the tools I am using, and some helpful websites to use when you go through the process.
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Episode 90 - Summer Sports Trips
On this Episode I talk about a handful of trips that would be fun to do during the summer time that involve different sporting events.
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Episode 89 - Is 4th of July the best Holiday?
I give my opinion on whether or not 4th of July is the best holiday we celebrate in the USA
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Episode 88 - Where’d You Go?
Where'd You Go? I know it's been 6 months since I last recorded a Podcast on this episode, I talk about what happened and what is going on in my life.
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Episode 87 - Nolan Predicts the NFL Playoffs
In the Episode I have my 10 year old son join me to give his predictions for the NFL playoffs.
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Two Cents Worth is where Host Ryan DeFaber talks Sports, Fitness, and Life. He talks his Life, his Fitness journey, his take on Sports, all while portraying his sarcastic charm all have come to love.
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