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All About The Joy — 309 episodes
Gen X Boundaries vs. Modern Parenting: Have We Gone Too Far? | Carmen Talk
Natalie Harp, USS Lincoln Deployment & Public Etiquette | CC Ep 47
The Family Secret My Mother Took to Her Grave
When Did You Learn About Politics? | CC EP. 46
Understanding is Overrated with Steven Seidenberg | The Private Lounge
What is the Trump Effect? | CC EP 45
Bakeries, Star Trek, and Breaking Down Political Buzzwords
Defending Dr. Fauci and Falling for Reacher’s Alan Ritchson
What Women Want (And What Men Are Missing) | Carmen Talk
When Did Decency Become "Socialism"? | CC Ep. 43
Why Modern Men Are Falling Behind | Carmen Talk
Is Civility Dead? Supreme Court Security, Lindsey Graham, and Campaign Chaos | Culture & Consequence Ep 42
Never Too Late for a Third Act: From Cop to Award-Winning Filmmaker with Maynard Bagang
The Bar Is Low: McConnell, Platner, and the Mediocre Men in Power
Social Media Isn’t the Villain - We’re Just Using It Wrong
Supreme Court Drama Meets Hallmark in July, Wild Cards Joy, and Ice Cream: The Not‑So‑Politics Episode
Why Your Expectations Keep Hurting You - Friends
Mamdani & the World Cup: What This Week Really Showed Us
From Beyoncé vs. Taylor to New Edition vs. New Kids -The Music Debate We Didn’t Mean to Have
From Knicks Joy to Juneteenth Facts: The Conversation America Needs to Have
What We Carry, Even When We Don’t Talk About It
Knicks, Community, and Chaos: Charlie Mattera Unfiltered
The Manifestation Lie: What They Don’t Want You To Know
Masculinity Isn’t the Problem - The Definition Is
Worked for the Ultra‑Wealthy… Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know
Not Pro‑Abortion: The Conversation Twist and the Lies We Inherited
Why I Said ‘I’m Not Black’ and What I Meant
Mark Cuban, Billionaires, and the $1.7B Outrage: Culture, Consequence & Chaos
Why I Celebrate My Birthday Like It’s a National Holiday
What’s Really Going On With China, Taiwan, and White America
The Truth About Introverts, Extroverts, and Why Myers‑Briggs Gets It Wrong
Billionaires, the Met Gala, and the Fight for American Democracy
AI, Loneliness, and the New Shape of Connection - A Conversation That Hits Harder in 2026
Fake Power, the Voting Rights Act, and the Fight for Democracy
The Learning Hack That Changed My Life
Sure, We Believe Tucker Carlson
How I Know the World Is Leaving the U.S. Behind
From Journalism to Justice: Nicole Knox on Criminal Defense and Constitutional Rights
When Power Has No Consequences: The Pope, Trump, and the Swalwell Fallout
Being Wrong: Why Knowing Your Lane Is Your Real Superpower
Taking A Day Off Culture and Consquence
Know Thyself: Books That Changed Me
Birthright Citizenship, Supreme Court Tensions, and the Politics of Hypocrisy
What I Learned When I Finally Understood My Brain: Living With Aphantasia
The Week Everyone Lost Their Damn Minds
Stop Looking for the Five Steps - Start Looking at Yourself
War Crimes, Chávez Allegations, Cuba Fallout, and the Student Loan Rage Cycle
Re‑Air: Frederick Douglass - Legacy, Truth, and Liberation with Kenneth Morris
Frederick Douglass: Legacy, Truth, and Liberation - A Conversation with Kenneth B. Morris Jr.
Know Thyself: The Three Truths That Change Everything
Military Action, Moral Outrage, and the Texas Primary
Why Joel Lava Is Running for Congress: Accountability, Community, and Real Leadership
Billionaires, Broken Politics, and the SOTU We Couldn’t Watch
The Lost Art of Manners: Dignity, Decency, and Why It Still Matters
The Truths We Weren’t Taught
Kelly Quinn on Craft, Courage, and Building a Life in Acting
Bad Bunny, Pam Bondi and the Fight for the Real America
When the World Tells You How to Feel — Choose Your Own Story
Bad Bunny, Belonging, and the American Story We Keep Forgetting
Learning Differently: A Mother’s Journey to Understanding and Real Support
Sleep, Violence, and the Cost of Staying Awake
Gen Z, Big Decisions, and the Myth of the ‘Right Path’
Davos, Power, and the Cracks in America’s Story
Money Stress, Policy Choices, and Real Relief with Dana Miranda
How Language Hides Power: Orwell, Policing, and the Week’s Headlines
A Life Across an Ocean: Music, Migration, and the Courage to Begin Again
Outrage Is Easy. Accountability Isn’t.
20 Don’ts for a Saner, Kinder 2026: Media Literacy, Culture, and Real Joy
All About The Joy: A New Year’s Message
Life Built on Art, Mentorship, and Love: My Conversation with William Jurberg
Naming the Petty, Protecting the Vulnerable
How Learning Differences, Confidence, and One Tiny Daily Ritual Can Change Everything
Respect, Accountability, and the Politics of Fear: From U.S. Elections to Honduras
Politics Without Rage | Blake Fischer on Trust, Congress, and The Homeless Conservative
War Crimes at Sea, Teen Social Media Crackdown & Hallmark Comforts
Show Rewind: Christmas, Healthcare, Botox & Finding Joy
Joy vs. Happiness: Why Chasing Sparks Isn’t Enough
Accountability, Authoritarians, and the Hallmark Escape
From Kindergarten Laughs to Netflix Credits: Jack Seavor McDonald on Improv, Ethics, and Set Life
Shutdowns, Side Effects, and the Cost of Not Listening
Directing Dignity: Joel Lava on AI, Leadership, and the Politics of Conviction
Blue Wave, Real Talk: Media Literacy, Coalition Politics, and the Cost of Power
What Wealth Really Buys and What It Doesn’t
Shutdowns, SNAP Myths, and the Cost of Cowardice
Hybrid Homeschooling: A New Blueprint for Real Learning
White House Demolition, Missing Guardrails & Who Really Pays
The Indie Artist’s Playbook: Jesse Flores on Scaling, Streaming, and Team Building
Curfew Arrests, Press Freedom, and No Kings Day
The Anger Myth & Mind-Blowing Happiness: Trish Ahjel Roberts on Leading with Joy
Dignity vs. Spectacle: Why Contempt Is the New Political Brand
Money Isn’t Math: Rewriting the Stories We Inherit with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
Bad Bunny, Budget Battles & Belonging: Who Really Counts in America?
Four Shows, One Mission: How All About the Joy Creates Community
When Leadership Embarrasses a Nation : Culture and Consequence
Courage, Clarity & Wegovy: Cynthia’s Private Journey Goes Public
Why Party Labels Don’t Define Your Politics - Culture & Consequences
For a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime: Redefining Friendship
Empathy in an Age of Political Violence: The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The Psychology of Pet Peeves: What Everyday Annoyances Say About Us
Can We Still Be Friends Across the Political Divide? Culture and Consequence
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: What Women Really Want in a Man
From Foster Care to PhDs: Dr. Dashia’s Journey of Radical Resilience
AI Made Simple: How to Use ChatGPT, Copilot, and More Without the Jargon
Rich, Poor, and Everything In Between: The Stories We Carry About Money
Carmen Talk: Conviction With a Backbone: Why We Must Choose Courage Over Cowardice
Want to Start a Podcast? This Is the Episode To Help You Begin
Carmen Talk: Grace or Exile - A Cultural Reckoning and the Cost of Cutting People Off
Lonely in a Connected World: Why We’re All Feeling Apart
Small Habits, Big Wins: Organization Tips That Actually Work
Josh Simons: From Indie Music Roots to Tech CEO Building Creative Communities
Reputation on the Line: What Really Defines Us?
Zero Maternal Deaths, 900 Lives Changed: The Power of Showing Up - And Interview with Dr. Means
AI Companions, Real Relationships & the Loneliness Epidemic
Truths About Work, Friends, and Money - Pet Peeves Revealed
TikTok Tarot, Ouija Boards & Psychic Truths - Unraveling Superstitions and Spirits
Can You Fall in Love with AI? The Future of Human Connection
Why Talented Actors Sabotage Their Own Careers—The Psychology Behind Success & Failure
Every Relationship Is a Choice - Are You Making the Right Ones?
Rewarding Racism? The Viral Playground Incident That Shook America
Pastor Rick, Pink Poodles & Podcast Magic – A Tribute & An Unexpected Friendship
Lottery Dreams and Life Lessons: What Would You Do With Millions?
Will We Ever Love Movie Theaters Again? Hollywood's Struggle and How We'd Fix It
An Honest Conversation: Pet Peeves, Paycheck Problems and Homelessness
Regrets, Friendships, Val Kilmer and the Art of Cutting Toxic People Out of Your Life
Prove You're Gen X: Memories and Digital Age Funny-isms
A Guide to Unconditional Love, Boundaries and Relationships with Guest Christy Holt
Backpack Heist, Forgotten Manners, Gen X Survival and the Modern Parenting Crisis
Skincare Secrets: Beyond Botox
Old School Episodes: The Unspoken Rules of Friendship
Finding Joy and Balance: Navigating Mental Health in a Hectic World
What is Art, Culture, and Spirituality? Insights from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Show
Open Minds: Navigating Systemic Inequalities and Cultural Acceptance
Ride-or-Die Friendships: Navigating Bonds, Loyalty, and Life's Milestones
All About the Joy of Aging: Navigating Life's Ups and Downs, Chaos and Nostalgia
Fostering Community: New Schedule Join Our Friday Night Hangout
From TikTok Bans to Firehouse Fun: A Rollercoaster of Surprises, Debates, and Community
My California: Through Fire Challenges to Why It Will Always Matter to You
Gen X Reflections: Rediscovering A Love of Sci-Fi: Stargate, Star Trek, and the Wonders of Humanity
Saying Good Bye to 2024 and Looking Towards 2025 with Hope and Possibility
Navigating Workplace Drama, TV Show Deep Dives, and Holiday Cheer
Work-from-Home Woes and the Healthcare Crisis: Violence, Injustice, and Luigi
Jane Fonda's Happiness Curve, Holiday Updates, and Celebrating Daily Life
Dear AMC Theatres: Critiquing the Movie Experience and Why You Keep Losing Customers
Every Birthday A Badge of Honor: Aging With Confidence and Wisdom
Rewriting the Rules: Money on Your Own Terms - A Conversation with Dana Miranda
Woke or Not: Finding Decency in Divisive Times and Sharing All Our Election Emotions
Manipulation: Navigating Influence in Politics and Media
Rediscovering the Joys of Childhood and Adulthood: From Ice Cream Trucks to Forgiveness
A Quest for Online Empathy, Unexpected Turns in 911 and TV Sci-Fi Joy
Celebrity Aging, Walmart Mishaps, Beauty Trends and Quirky Anecdotes
Unexpected Turns: Makeup Mishaps, British Woes, Online Dating and AARP, again?
From Wall Street to Following Passion: Hayden's Journey of Film, Innovation and Creative Ventures
What Makes You Old, What Makes You Love Aging: Laughter, Tech, and Gratitude
Earthquake Tales to Celebrity Encounters: A Roller Coaster of Laughter and Insights
Navigating Office Friendships, Work Boundaries and Leadership Lessons
From Product Launches to Nostalgia: Exploring Joy, Non-Toxic Masculinity, and Parenting
Embracing Ignorance: The Power of Admitting We Don't Know
The Great Wedding Ticket Debate and If We Let Love Back In
From Office Negativity to Nostalgic Joy: Work, Disney, and Aging
The Art of Friendship, Celebrating Milestones, Overcoming Hardships and Toxicity
Police Accountability: Confronting Violence, Misinformation and Sonya Massey
Balancing Freelance Work and Men Parenting Tips
Friends With Benefits, Relationships Dynamics, Travel Mishaps, and Health Journeys
Imagination: The Power of Childhood Wonder and Creative Downtime
Common Decency, Definitions of Joy and Yes, a Talk About Mothers
What I Learned from My Friend Joy, on Navigating Life, and a New Take on Cruising
Late-Night Laughter: From Milan Mishaps to Heartwarming Stories with Nazim
Navigating Grace: TV Obsessions, Celebrity Etiquette, and Handling Generational Differences
Representation Matters: From TV to Toys, Cruises and Yes Hollywood
Private Lounge with Maurio Dawson: Hollywood Industry Illusions to Life's Resilience
Dreams, Relationships, Nostalgia and Which Marvel Character Would You Marry?
Humor Meets Heart Discussing TV Shows, Sexuality and Life's Significant Moments in Love
Silver Linings in Power Outages, Parenting, Pop Culture and Life's Unpredictable Journey
Barcelo Hotel: An Open Letter to Aruba's Tourism Industry After a Bed Bug Fiasco
Carmen Talk: Self-Reflection and Personal Responsibility
Beyonce's Transformative Power, Cultural Crossroads of Music, Racism and OJ
Customer Service Maze: Advocating for Personal Touch in a Tech-Driven World
Carmen Talk - Making a Presidential Decision and Why It Matters to Say Something
Blending Business with Beaches, Balancing Life's Riches with Responsibility: Can We End Homelessness?
Carmen Talk: My Caribbean Adventure with New Friends and Old Connections
Revelations from Hollywood's Biggest Night, Work-Life Balance, and American Identity
A Screenwriter's Tale of Hollywood Dreams, Loss, and the Art of Storytelling: Charlie Mattera Part 2
Resilience and Reinvention In Hollywood: Charlie Mattera Chooses Life Part 1
Embracing Life's Journey: From Career Changes to End-of-Life Planning
Race, Gender, and Representation in Music and Hollywood - John Schneider, Beyonce and Art
Carmen Talk: Empathy's Role in Bridging Divides - A Story of My Privilege
Grammy Highlights, Music's Impact, Cherishing Artistic Soul and Superbowl Favs
Private Lounge: Resilience, Rejection, and the Power of Personal Triumph
Private Lounge: What is the Content Creator Economy, Behind the Scenes and Personal Branding in the Digital Age
Carmen Talk - Recognizing Toxic People, Letting Go, and Embracing What's Next
TV Nostalgia, Emmys and the Financial Dynamics of Love, Marriage, Relationships and Prenups
Carmen Talk - Embracing Self-Promotion as Best I Can In a World Were Marketing Is Key
Why Women Are Staying Single and Who Pays the Bill at Dinner? The Etiquette Episode!
Carmen Talk - Another Reason Why Women Stay Single
For The Love Of Episode! Gather Around for Q&A of the Things We Love!
Carmen Talk - Finding Joy and Looking Ahead to 2024 with Positivity
Toasting to the End of 2023: Culinary Bites, Movie Debates, Music Legends, and Eminem's Legacy
Exploring Marvel's Jonathan Majors' Kang Re-Casting and the Fight for Equality in Hollywood
Will Smith, Forgiveness Debates, and Body Image and Oprah Discussions with the Crew
From Cop to Actor: A Journey of Passion, Talent and Determination A Talk with Kelly Quinn
Searching for Balance: A Conversation on Money, Happiness, and Respect
Get to Know our Co-Host Rick Costa - Questioning Church and Inclusivity in Faith
Reminiscing on the Past: Performing, Color Guard, and Navigating Tough Times
Sharing Adventures, Generational Differences and the SAG Strike is Over!
Navigating Divorce, Dealing with Negativity in Live Streaming, and Reflecting on Addictions
Why We Paused For A Bit: Celebrating Life in the Midst of Such Loss
Breaking Down Relationship Dynamics and Societal Norms -The Collab Event with Late Night Parents
Memory Lane, Love Languages and Laughter: A Fun-filled Ride Through This Thing We Call Life
Reconnecting with Joel Lava: On Directing Films, Online Dating, and Life Lessons
Fortifying the Meaning of True Wealth and The Art of Mindful Spending
Comedy, Music, and Skincare Routines: A Fun-Filled Discussion on All About the Joy
Drew Barrymore Controversy, Multifaceted Discussion on iPhone or Android and What Makes Us Feel Our Age
Exploring the Depth of Friendships, American Culture, and Impactful TV Shows
Unpacking Loss, Isolation at the Grocery Store, the Role of Jealousy and A Visit from Charlie Mattera
The World of Ghostwriting: A Conversation with Douglas Glenn Clark
Relationships in Society: A Perspective on Technology’s Role
From Brawling to Banter: A Journey through Serious Discussions of Race and Lots of Levity
If You Understand How AI Works, the Better We'll All Be
Maurio Dawson Stops By - We Talk Love, Health, Life and Yes, Friendship
Poor Man's Mindset - A Talk About Towels
The Gen Z Interview with Julianna on Indiana Jones, Teachers, Politics and Things Gen X Does Wrong
Consequences of Letting Go of Toxicity - And Yes, I Mention Viola Davis and Why I Have A Whole Lot of Hate for Some Friends!
Some 80's Trivia with Tony D and Rick Costa - Spliced from the Livestream
A Lesson Learned A Lesson Shared
Why June 12th Matters for Me and for You
How This Choice I Made In College Changed Everything – We Can Do Better
Hanging Out With Joy, Literally - Sharing Dreams, Rollercoaster and Great Advice
From the Livestream, A Chat With 3D Artist Hai Ho on Freelancing and Working at BNS
Sharing Pieces of Why I'm Optimistic and How I Stay In A Place of Joy
What Do You Do For A Living And Why Do You Hate It?
A Rose, A Lawyer and Minding Your Tone
Clarifying A Question About Jenny From the Block - Jennifer Lopez
Oprah Was Wrong...And I've Known It Since I Was A Kid!
How To Change Someone Else - Personal Responsibility
Simon Farnell Joins the Show - Social Media Etiquette and All Things Sci-Fi?
Hanging with Friends Live Stream - Remote Work and Whose Life Would You Trade
We Never Really Talked About Time Management After All - Too Much Laughter!
Just Because You Do Things One Way... and Hanging With Friends Clip
Hanging with Ash, Rick and Carmen, All About The Joy Thursdays
Dating Divorced And The Truth About Julio and Lucia
Working Hard Does Not Guarantee Your Success
Being Alone and Single, The Downside
Self Inflicted Damage Toxic Work
Rest and Rejuvenate Till Next Year
Real Friends Will Always Lift You Up
It's All Our Fault
Are Marvel Movies Art? Hot Topic Rant
Being Alone On Thanksgiving
Authentic Power is Based on Respect - Anything Else is Not Real Power
Change the Trajectory of Your Company Without Firing Everyone - For All the Elon Musks' Out There This One's for You
Knowing The Foundation of Any Company
The Signs - How To Analyze Them
Stop Networking. Do This Instead.
What's In A Name - Part of Networking
How To Get Through Difficulties - Sharing Tricks of the Trade
An Apology and What I Do
How We Communicate and Network
Not Knowing And The Mistakes I've Made
Reading The Fine Print is Everything When Creating
My Issues With Your Opinions - Field of Dreams
Branding 101 - The Simple Explanation
What's Next? Shoot For The Moon
Ten Rules Everyone Should Follow Part 1
Normalizing This Boring Regular Life and the Lessons We Learn
The Difference Between A Leader and Just Being A Person Who Owns A Company
How To Find Mentors - The Easy Way
Gratefulness and Perseverance - What's The Connection?
Normalizing Not Being Able To Produce and Create Today
Rejection - You're Doing Life and Work Wrong
Overreacting in Life and In Business - Take A Breath
You Are Not That Important To Be That Busy - Stop Using the Word Busy
Regrets - How Not to Have Them in Business and Personally
Are Online Relationships Real?
What Is This Podcast About - Clarity
One Way to Fix New Hires Ghosting New Job Opportunities - The Problem is Employers and Recruiters
Happiness Is Not The Goal But Here's How To Find It
Am I The Only One - Wanting the Basics
Why Hiring Black Women Is A Problem
The Lies You Have Been Told
The Interview with Andrea Nunez - The Mistakes Bosses Make
What is Content Exactly
How to Fire Someone
Social Media Is Real Life
How To Deal With Rejection
Oprah is Wrong About Gratitude
Question Do You Have Manners?
Letting It Go is Ridiculous: Stop Saying It
Finding Pure Joy In Different Places
Courage - The Facade
Being Good Takes Hard Work
What is My Responsibility and Why It Matters
Unfulfilled Dream? Me Too.
Man In The Elevator Story and HappsTV
Where I've Been and My Take on Social Media and YOU
How We Treat Our Best Employees Matters
Your Issues with Unemployment are Stupid
Why You Won't Hire The Right Person - Recruiting & HR Mistakes
Boundaries
How to Pick a New Client or New Staff Member
My Take on Marketing - What Not To Do
What I Admire In An Employer - Knowing Your Weaknesses
What Matters When Interviewing for A Position
Redefining What Wealth Means - On Dan Price
Don't Dismiss Someone Else's Pain
Mind Your Business Keep Your Perspective
Best Part of Working for High End Wealth Clients and Celebrities
The Saying Everybody Knows and No One Believes
Your Most Important Employee
Why Me and Stop It!