Grinding to a Halt

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I confronted a nazi.------Ending song: HIND'S HALL 2 feat. Anees, MC Abdul, Amer Zahr, By Macklemore- Listen here

Robert F Kennedy Jr, our new HHS secretary held his first press conference yesterday and I have some thoughts. Here is a short documentary on Nazi treatment of disabled people during WWII

I wanted to share a particularly relevant leadership lesson I learned early on in my career. Find me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice.It helps more people find us.

There is a lot of noise out there, a lot of people trying to sell you answers they don't believe in. This week, I talk about some things I have seen recently that reminded me of the importance of the words we say and how we present ourselves.

I have a tattoo on my wrist, it is a cross with the date 10.8.95 on it. That was the day I became a Christian. Behind my right ear, I have another tattoo. It is the date my son was born. That was the day my faith began to die. Find me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

It's October so I want to talk horror. Not just a list of horror movies to watch or books to read. But the power of horror to confront and overcome. Find me on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day This week I talk about the taboo of discussing Suicide, the terminology we use and my own experience with Suicide. If you need to talk to someone, help is available. 988 Hotline. Find me on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

In a world that often prioritizes appearance over substance, let's be the ones who value depth and honesty. Together, we can create a culture where sincerity is not just appreciated but celebrated. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

This week I am joined by Chris Crofton, we talk religion, pro-wrestling, art, sobriety, doing stand up, going to school with Tucker Carlson, and so much more.I can't recommend Chris's work enough. You can find his Podcast, album, and book in those links.  Find me on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠.If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice.It helps more people find us.

This generation is so lazy, right? RIGHT? Wrong. Every generation claims the one that comes after them is lazy and will never amount to anything. But what is the thing that they think they amounted to? Why should we strive to be like our parents and grandparents who hated their jobs and whose only goal was to retire? And who, if anyone, is at fault for this pattern? I mentioned Ed Zitron's show Better Offline in the episode, I highly recommend it and this episode in particular. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

This week I am joined by writer and musician Allie Goertz to talk about her new album Peeled Back, her Nine Inch Nails cover album, which is out today! We discuss the process of making the album, and her decision to use Kickstarter to realize her vision for the project fully, and we talk about intentionally creating an environment where people feel comfortable bringing their ideas to the table. In the outro, I talk about how this conversation has challenged me and my creative pursuits. I'm not saying I will launch a Kickstarter, but I am not, not saying it. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this month we will be having conversations about mental health. This is a quick recap of my story, where I am at currently, what I have been doing to help my mental health, and ways to watch out for each other. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

Today, April 30th, is the second annual Day of the Homeschooled Child, this was started by The Coalition for Responsible Home Education and is dedicated to shining a light on the need for more oversight and protections for children that are being homeschooled. In honor of the day, we are doing something a little different. Friend and collaborator on the show, Ross Greene and I have a conversation about homeschooling. He is considering homeschooling his daughter as she goes into high school so Ross interviews me about growing up homeschooled, my thoughts on it, things that worked and didn't and resources for those that are homeschooling or looking to start. CRHE is a great resource and they are doing amazing work to protect children when the state doesn't. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

This week I am joined by Josh Dunson. Josh is a musician, producer, streamer, content creator, husband, father and so much more. This was our first conversation in nearly 17 years so we caught up and had a conversation about life. Check out his YouTube channel and follow him on your social of choice. Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find us.

This week I am joined by Ross Greene.Ross is a painter, musician, and marketing director. He also created the artwork for this show.We get into a lot in this episode, from standing our ground against bigots to our first impressions of eachother when we met at work (we are former co-workers). We get into punk music, play a movie game, and let the conversation take us wherever it wants. Ross also edited the video for this episode, so as the show explores different forms of media, Ross's hand will be all over it. Find me on TikTok, IG and Twitter.If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice.It helps more people find us.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Hoss Bossman. Kevin (Hoss) is a musician, podcast host, occasional video essayist, middle school teacher, and all-around great dude. We talk about everything from Michael Bolton and political music to Twitch streaming and fixing guitars. Be sure to follow Hoss on your channel of choice, he has them all. Find me on TikTok, IG and Twitter. If you want to help the show, please follow/rate/review on your podcatcher of choice. It helps more people find me.

What topics do you want to hear about? What guests do you think would be a good fit for the show? Would you be a good guest? I want to hear from you. As the show grows, I want to have conversations that people find interesting, so send me a DM or an email. Find me on TikTok, IG and Twitter. [email protected]

I am still not sure how to talk about this subject, so I just hit record and stumbled through it. Part of this show is learning how to do it in real-time, this is a great example. I am still learning, I am still trying to find my voice and how to approach topics. Thanks for listneing. Here is the organization I mentioned.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Miriam Traore. I met Miriam in the Discord for The Daily Zeitgeist and after a brief exchange with her on there, I thought she would bring a lot of great insight into what it is like to be a woman of color in the tech space and she did not disappoint. Miriam is funny, insightful, and engaging and in the end, we share a lot of the same hopes for what working in the modern age can and should be. As we discuss in the episode, Miriam is on the hunt for her next role so if you are someone you know is looking for a kickass program manager, reach out to Miriam here. Find me on TikTok, IG and Twitter.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I read an email. Find me on TikTok, IG and Twitter. Please rate and review on your podcatcher of choice.

Solo Episode this week. I talk about some feedback I recently got at work and how I am working to implement it.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Clay McLeod Chapman. We talk about books we love, what we would do if we met Stephen King in person, the importance of community, especially in sub-cultures and I get to tell him how much I love his work. This was a super uplifting and fun conversation. Please go support Clay and pick up a book, or audiobook, listen to the podcast he wrote, or stream Wedell and Wild on Netflix. WHAT KIND OF MOTHER (Quirk): https://bit.ly/3xIZMDV. GHOST EATERS (Quirk): http://bit.ly/3spZuid. QUIET PART LOUD (Monkeypaw/Spotify): http://spoti.fi/3WU7c2v Also, leave me a review or rating on the podcatcher of your choice and follow me on TikTok, I will be putting out more content there as the show continues to grow.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I am joined by Jack O'Brien. Founder, former editor & chief of CRACKED, current Co-host of The Daily Zeitgeist. Jack has had a huge impact on my life. From finding CRACKED in 2008 to him hosting the first podcast I listened to the community that has been built around The Daily Zeitgeist, shoutout #Zeitgang We get into his transition from working at ABC News to building CRACKED, we talk about finding ways to keep your mental health in check when your job is talking about the news, every day. We weigh the pros and cons of taking your time vs rushing into things and we get interrupted by our kids, a daily occurrence for parents who work from home. Follow Jack on all the socials be sure to check out TDZ and Miles and Jack Got Mad Boosties.

When do you call it quits and when do you keep going? Short episode this week. I talk about a milestone and give some updates on the show. Link to the article I mentioned. Follow me on TikTok Rate and review the show if you liked it, if you hated it, send a link to your worst enemy. A listener is a listener, makes no difference to me.

This week I am joined by Josh Robbins and we talk about starting over, staying at jobs for too long, loyalty to a company/career path and so much more. The conversation started because of a TikTok I posted and it was genuinely one of the best conversations I have had in a long time. I linked off to everywhere Josh can be found but I want to specifically call out his new album. Go pre-order a vinyl and support indie music. Also, if you or someone you know is looking to hire a UX/UI designer, hit Josh up here. Now tell everyone you know about this show and leave me some reviews. It is the only way to satisfy my ego.

Another short episode this week. I talk about mental health in the workplace, the bout of depression I have been in for the last few weeks, my experiences with burnout, and how I work to keep myself from burning out again. If you want to share your story, please reach out to me at [email protected] If you enjoyed the show, please rate review, and share, it helps me get in front of more people. Here is a link I mentioned: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-data-statistics.html

It's another quick solo episode. I talk about the myth of the self-made success, giving credit to those around you, and the pursuit of creativity, in all its forms. Please rate, review, follow, and all that good stuff and Send me a screenshot of your review and the name of your worst enemy and I will leave weird comments on the IG/TikTok/Twitter.

This week, I am joined by Jordan Dickerson. I met Jordan through Twitter and we bonded over a love of heavy music. Jordan walks us through growing up in a musical family, signing a record deal at ten, touring for a large part of his childhood, then trying to branch out and make it as an adult. Then we transition into where he is now, how working in logistics is similar to creating music, balancing being a partner/parent while trying to build a career and so much more. You can find/follow/rate/review/send money on all the socials and podcast platforms. If you leave me a review, I will climb to the roof of my house and shout your name at the night sky.

I lost this week's episode so, it is just me alone in a room with a mic. I answer a question I have been asked a few times now and I talk about LinkedIn drama. You can follow me everywhere (Online, not in person) and leave me some kind words if you like the show. If you hated the show, why did you listen? Don't blame me for your decisions.

This week on Grinding to a Halt, I have a conversation with Alex Goldman. Alex is a journalist, podcaster, musician, and lover of Tales From The Crypt. This was a surreal experience. I was and still am a massive fan of his work on ReplyAll. We get into the highs and lows of being on a show as big as ReplyAll, we discuss the current state of podcasting and what drives him as a journalist and storyteller. You can follow Alex on Twitter and listen to his band Slow Fawns, I highly recommend picking up his LP. You can find and follow me at some variations of @Grind_Pod on all socials. You can also pledge your allegiance, devote your life to and abandon your family in service of this show. Or leave me a review and share an episode with someone. You know, either one works.

This week, I am joined by Johnathan Dane, the founder and CEO of KlientBoost. If you are in digital marketing and haven't heard of KlientBoost, you are missing out. KlientBoost is the shining example of what a performance marketing agency can and should be and in this episode, we get into how JD balances his personal life, relationships, and health while raising the bar of how an agency treats its people and its clients. You can find and follow JD on LinkedIn where he and the KB team are giving away great marketing insights every day. You can find me @grind_pod on socials and if you liked the show, please rate, review, follow, and all that. If you didn't like the show, please write your Mayor and ask that they intervene. It is the only way I will be stopped. Twitter BlueSky Instagram TikTok Grindpod.com

This week I am joined by Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (DoctorJonPaul) is an award-winning educator, professor, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader, and media critic who examines the intersections of identity, gender, and race in entertainment. They also host the fantastic, Black Fat, Femme podcast on iHeart. We discuss, the realities of building a brand, the importance of speaking your truth, being a voice for your community and how sometimes you just need to cry it out and eat some comfort food. You can find and follow them @doctorjonpaul on all socials and their website doctorjonpaul.com All links You can also follow us on all socials @grind_pod And be sure to like, follow, review, and share. Because I'll know if you don't.

This week I am joined by Dr. Kaveh Hoda MD, Kaveh is a GI doctor by day and a podcaster by night. He hosts The House of Pod, a Humor-adjacent medical podcast that is Putting the “fun” back in mfunedicine. (His joke, not mine) We get into it in this episode, we discuss finding creative outlets when your job does not fulfill those needs, we talk about burnout and depression, and Kaveh also tells me about the weirdest medical condition I have ever heard of. You can follow Kaveh @thehouseofpod and see his pinned tweet that we talked about. Be sure to follow, like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Unless you didn't like the show. In that case, just move along and forget this ever happened.

This is Grinding to a Halt A podcast that explores who people are, what they do, and how they find the balance in between. In every episode, I take a deep dive into the life, career, process, and motivations of my guests. From business leaders, writers, musicians, podcasters, and more, I want to know what drives them and how they hold onto their humanity when their name becomes a brand.  New Episodes coming soon.