RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3 -- Rendered At Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:02:36 +0000 The Big Balance https://redcircle.com/shows/the-big-balance en-US All rights reserved. A podcast for work, life, and everything in between Brian & John Maintaining a work-life balance keeps getting harder - but it doesn't have to. This podcast is for anyone struggling to rise above the daily struggles of work, family, and building a sense of self. Management consultants by trade, hosts Brian and John shift their skills from helping organizations get better to helping people improve their lives. 89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3 Maintaining a work-life balance keeps getting harder - but it doesn't have to. This podcast is for anyone struggling to rise above the daily challenges of work, family, and building a sense of self.

Management consultants by trade, hosts Brian and John shift their skills from helping organizations get better to helping people improve their lives.

]]> episodic no Brian & John bigbalancepodcast@gmail.com no full John Talks NBA and Fights a Robot John Talks NBA and Fights a Robot 70 2 Brian & John In this episode, John talks ROI while defending the 76ers... and tries to talk a big game while defending his job as a podcast host against the growing threat of AI creative domination. In this episode, John talks ROI while defending the 76ers... and tries to talk a big game while defending his job as a podcast host against the growing threat of AI creative domination.

]]> <p>In this episode, John talks ROI while defending the 76ers... and tries to talk a big game while defending his job as a podcast host against the growing threat of AI creative domination.</p> 5f0af1d1-68c8-4ba0-a196-28452c19e5d8 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d6ab6829-8a74-4de1-966f-bcf9a8c25a7d Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2236 yes full Sharpening The Axe & Performance Evals Sharpening The Axe & Performance Evals 69 2 Brian & John Quick-hitter format this time: Brian takes a simpler, pared down approach to two topics - How to "sharpen your axe" on one side, and how to avoid freaking out about performance evaluations on the other. Quick-hitter format this time: Brian takes a simpler, pared down approach to two topics - How to "sharpen your axe" on one side, and how to avoid freaking out about performance evaluations on the other.

]]> <p>Quick-hitter format this time: Brian takes a simpler, pared down approach to two topics - How to &#34;sharpen your axe&#34; on one side, and how to avoid freaking out about performance evaluations on the other.</p> fbe6a690-311f-46e6-abb9-1fb57d9b7cfc https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/4b488922-399d-4f82-a334-c6f858b3701b Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 635 yes full Stop Overcomplicating Your Life Stop Overcomplicating Your Life 68 2 Brian & John We're often compelled to overcomplicate even the simplest decisions in life. Why? All it does it make achieving our goals that much harder (and that much more stress-inducing). In this episode, Brian outlines some of the reasons our brains put us in this predicament... and how we can push back against this overcomplicated default. We're often compelled to overcomplicate even the simplest decisions in life. Why? All it does it make achieving our goals that much harder (and that much more stress-inducing). In this episode, Brian outlines some of the reasons our brains put us in this predicament... and how we can push back against this overcomplicated default.

]]> <p>We&#39;re often compelled to overcomplicate even the simplest decisions in life. Why? All it does it make achieving our goals that much harder (and that much more stress-inducing). In this episode, Brian outlines some of the reasons our brains put us in this predicament... and how we can push back against this overcomplicated default.</p> 5da7bab9-5238-463f-adde-26bd03ed36ed https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/78cf2fb4-495a-4b93-9f6e-51011f60c005 Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1231 yes full Will Automation Replace My Job? Will Automation Replace My Job? 67 2 Brian & John Think your white collar job is safe from being "automated away?" Think again - artificial intelligence is putting knowledge work in the crosshairs. In this episode, Brian and John discuss the positives and negatives associated with automation in the white collar workplace. Think your white collar job is safe from being "automated away?" Think again - artificial intelligence is putting knowledge work in the crosshairs. In this episode, Brian and John discuss the positives and negatives associated with automation in the white collar workplace.

]]> <p>Think your white collar job is safe from being &#34;automated away?&#34; Think again - artificial intelligence is putting knowledge work in the crosshairs. In this episode, Brian and John discuss the positives and negatives associated with automation in the white collar workplace.</p> f56b3106-2bd3-4c70-9d47-1294e4d99760 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/60cb366b-50e2-4453-9cd9-4171b27f0b12 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2201 yes full Working Two Jobs at Once Working Two Jobs at Once 66 2 Brian & John Remote work has created the perfect environment for some employees to secretly nab multiple jobs (and paychecks) in a single set of hours. How feasible would this be for someone interested in doubling their income, and how do the ethics play out? Remote work has created the perfect environment for some employees to secretly nab multiple jobs (and paychecks) in a single set of hours. How feasible would this be for someone interested in doubling their income, and how do the ethics play out?

]]> <p>Remote work has created the perfect environment for some employees to secretly nab multiple jobs (and paychecks) in a single set of hours. How feasible would this be for someone interested in doubling their income, and how do the ethics play out?</p> babb0b4a-e0be-4615-98a8-b5580bfe88d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/81e435bc-ad05-4c3d-a3b0-ea5861d45c17 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2229 yes full We're Back! Let's Talk About Toilets We're Back! Let's Talk About Toilets 65 2 Brian & John The stuff we own describes who we are - so what does your toilet say about you? Brian and John come back from their podcasting break to talk about what they've been up to and, more importantly, how bathrooms make great metaphors for life decisions. The stuff we own describes who we are - so what does your toilet say about you? Brian and John come back from their podcasting break to talk about what they've been up to and, more importantly, how bathrooms make great metaphors for life decisions.

]]> <p>The stuff we own describes who we are - so what does your toilet say about you? Brian and John come back from their podcasting break to talk about what they&#39;ve been up to and, more importantly, how bathrooms make great metaphors for life decisions.</p> 50e928af-71e2-4eca-938f-e6f9db8f563c https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/55447daf-dea3-44ef-b73b-41dbe1161fe3 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2485 yes full Should You Ghost your Boss? Should You Ghost your Boss? 64 2 Brian & John Ever had a job you were so sick of that you just... left? No notice, no formality. Here one moment, gone the next. We've all thought about doing it, but how feasible would it actually be to ghost an employer? Ever had a job you were so sick of that you just... left? No notice, no formality. Here one moment, gone the next. We've all thought about doing it, but how feasible would it actually be to ghost an employer?

]]> <p>Ever had a job you were so sick of that you just... left? No notice, no formality. Here one moment, gone the next. We&#39;ve all thought about doing it, but how feasible would it actually be to ghost an employer?</p> 20552b79-81ea-48a1-87a5-39a52e05ea88 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/3f8fc5bc-213a-49c3-a930-ce113011f092 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2392 yes full World Record...Speedrunning? World Record...Speedrunning? 63 1 Brian & John This week John gives us the skinny on a seldom discussed online community: the video game speedrunning community. What do speedrunners and John have in common?


Editor's Note: John is sorry he mispronounced a word this episode.

]]> <p>This week John gives us the skinny on a seldom discussed online community: the video game speedrunning community. What do speedrunners and John have in common?</p><p><br></p><p>Editor&#39;s Note: John is sorry he mispronounced a word this episode.</p> 966eab14-e6af-4e53-823c-54f0ea8f3ba1 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/5045ccea-ef13-4fc0-a4b5-81c39dcbcde8 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 481 no full John (Joe?) Joins Fiverr John (Joe?) Joins Fiverr 62 1 Brian & John This week John adopts his new persona of "Joe" and takes us along as he weighs the merits of a platform like Fiverr. Does Joe have a career in voice acting after all?

]]> <p>This week John adopts his new persona of &#34;Joe&#34; and takes us along as he weighs the merits of a platform like Fiverr. Does Joe have a career in voice acting after all?</p> bef381be-31ac-4aa7-b894-b52be59ba25e https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/cbae6c8f-934c-4882-8ef7-73305092a85c Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 3068 yes full Ashley Graham on Work-Life Balance Ashley Graham on Work-Life Balance 61 2 Brian & John In an interview with Shape magazine, Ashley Graham rejected the idea of work-life balance. But did she really? In this episode, Brian quibbles about parlance and cracks open a dictionary (exciting stuff). In an interview with Shape magazine, Ashley Graham rejected the idea of work-life balance. But did she really? In this episode, Brian quibbles about parlance and cracks open a dictionary (exciting stuff).

]]> <p>In an interview with Shape magazine, Ashley Graham rejected the idea of work-life balance. But did she really? In this episode, Brian quibbles about parlance and cracks open a dictionary (exciting stuff).</p> d68c7284-eb6b-4427-9aa4-d4262aa25949 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/bec1a5b7-2761-4544-9650-8f21a9b75b21 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 703 yes full Throwback Thursday: Making your Own Luck Throwback Thursday: Making your Own Luck 60 2 Brian & John Crazy stuff has been happening in Brian's life... some bad stuff... some lucky. In this throwback episode, we return to an episode from August 2021 where we talked about what it means to be lucky - and how to create our own luck. Crazy stuff has been happening in Brian's life... some bad stuff... some lucky. In this throwback episode, we return to an episode from August 2021 where we talked about what it means to be lucky - and how to create our own luck.

]]> <p>Crazy stuff has been happening in Brian&#39;s life... some bad stuff... some lucky. In this throwback episode, we return to an episode from August 2021 where we talked about what it means to be lucky - and how to create our own luck.</p> 319140bf-eada-4204-9e2e-8c48a06b0e81 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d183f82d-e3c9-44cf-ab1f-7b8ca42bd040 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1699 no full Corporate Cults Corporate Cults 59 2 Brian & John Does your company's culture hit a little too hard? Do some of your coworkers seem a bit too ready to "drink the Kool-Aid?" You're not alone - plenty of people out there are asked to give a little too much headspace to the organizational vision. In this episode, Brian talks about what happens when we let that happen. Does your company's culture hit a little too hard? Do some of your coworkers seem a bit too ready to "drink the Kool-Aid?" You're not alone - plenty of people out there are asked to give a little too much headspace to the organizational vision. In this episode, Brian talks about what happens when we let that happen.

]]> <p>Does your company&#39;s culture hit a little too hard? Do some of your coworkers seem a bit too ready to &#34;drink the Kool-Aid?&#34; You&#39;re not alone - plenty of people out there are asked to give a little too much headspace to the organizational vision. In this episode, Brian talks about what happens when we let that happen.</p> c69a132a-f65f-4b74-bf87-e068e70e1690 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/b364e57f-7e30-4b4a-9289-78c67e726a63 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2659 yes full Let's Get out of That Rut Let's Get out of That Rut Brian & John In a rut? How do you dig yourself out? This week John talks tips and solutions to help get out that rut.

]]> <p>In a rut? How do you dig yourself out? This week John talks tips and solutions to help get out that rut.</p> b48ed7c0-248d-4855-8dad-ce3743731fa8 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/8c85531a-cf32-466a-872c-49860695aef7 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 738 no full Low Paying Jobs Low Paying Jobs 57 1 Brian & John "Money can't buy happiness." So say the people with enough money that they avoid having to worry about it. In this episode, Brian and John contradict themselves and, predictably, go on a tirade about American politics. "Money can't buy happiness." So say the people with enough money that they avoid having to worry about it. In this episode, Brian and John contradict themselves and, predictably, go on a tirade about American politics.

]]> <p>&#34;Money can&#39;t buy happiness.&#34; So say the people with enough money that they avoid having to worry about it. In this episode, Brian and John contradict themselves and, predictably, go on a tirade about American politics.</p> 73b4f596-4f75-4928-bd5b-8970eb733715 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/f6f4399b-71c4-41f0-ad6b-59269c03608e Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1836 yes full Preventing Workplace Burnout Preventing Workplace Burnout 56 1 Brian & John What does it take to prevent yourself from getting burned out? What goes into feeling appreciated by your company? Brian and John read up on some recent articles by expert organizations who claim to have the answers. What does it take to prevent yourself from getting burned out? What goes into feeling appreciated by your company? Brian and John read up on some recent articles by expert organizations who claim to have the answers.

]]> <p>What does it take to prevent yourself from getting burned out? What goes into feeling appreciated by your company? Brian and John read up on some recent articles by expert organizations who claim to have the answers.</p> cd4895d9-20e1-4ccd-b6a7-d21ef1a7ec65 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d98e0246-657f-4c0c-9b82-f2273ed836a9 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2659 yes full Is Your Boss a Work-from-Home Hypocrite? Is Your Boss a Work-from-Home Hypocrite? 55 1 Brian & John It's "do as I say, not as I do" as CEOs demand workers return to the office... while staying at home, themselves. It's "do as I say, not as I do" as CEOs demand workers return to the office... while staying at home, themselves.

]]> <p>It&#39;s &#34;do as I say, not as I do&#34; as CEOs demand workers return to the office... while staying at home, themselves. </p> b56c0812-4c0a-4fb2-9f52-5b1842d4383d https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/4c4d7ed5-0e0b-4119-b2ab-6b340054d45f Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 931 yes full How To Power Nap (or Just Sleep More) How To Power Nap (or Just Sleep More) 54 1 Brian & John In the great game of "getting ahead," sacrificing sleep is rarely the best strategy long-term. Yet many of us default to staying up a bit longer or waking up earlier to squeeze a few more hours out of a day. In this episode, Brian outlines why this is a bad idea, and gives a few tips on catching more Z's. In the great game of "getting ahead," sacrificing sleep is rarely the best strategy long-term. Yet many of us default to staying up a bit longer or waking up earlier to squeeze a few more hours out of a day. In this episode, Brian outlines why this is a bad idea, and gives a few tips on catching more Z's.

]]> <p>In the great game of &#34;getting ahead,&#34; sacrificing sleep is rarely the best strategy long-term. Yet many of us default to staying up a bit longer or waking up earlier to squeeze a few more hours out of a day. In this episode, Brian outlines why this is a bad idea, and gives a few tips on catching more Z&#39;s.</p> 9900abea-bd48-416f-853f-cfb15e3a3e41 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/6d3e5c60-6866-4f12-9417-3da63ffd32cf Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 926 no full Listener Questions: Office Relationships Listener Questions: Office Relationships 52 1 Brian & John Office relationships can be tricky... especially when they're with our bosses, and especially when those bosses try to take advantage of them. In this episode, Brian offers advice on drawing a clear line between personal and professional relationships and talks about the importance of saying "no." Office relationships can be tricky... especially when they're with our bosses, and especially when those bosses try to take advantage of them. In this episode, Brian offers advice on drawing a clear line between personal and professional relationships and talks about the importance of saying "no."

]]> <p><span>Office relationships can be tricky... especially when they&#39;re with our bosses, and especially when those bosses try to take advantage of them. In this episode, Brian offers advice on drawing a clear line between personal and professional relationships and talks about the importance of saying &#34;no.&#34;</span></p> 517ff640-b945-4f58-9aa9-92e60e69bd87 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/08eb9713-0d3b-4927-a19e-98e36ceab180 Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1204 no full Anticipation and Procrastination Anticipation and Procrastination 51 1 Brian & John John and Brian have been eagerly awaiting their "new" lives: fatherhood again for Brian and married life for John. This week they explore the anticipation leading up to their big days. But, what about anticipation's ugly cousin procrastination?

]]> <p>John and Brian have been eagerly awaiting their &#34;new&#34; lives: fatherhood again for Brian and married life for John. This week they explore the anticipation leading up to their big days. But, what about anticipation&#39;s ugly cousin procrastination?</p> 830dd3c9-3b97-4f5c-b109-428b8654586d https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/5a020011-acbb-42ba-a507-9312e8846920 Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1514 no full Love Languages Love Languages 50 1 Brian & John What's the best way to tell others we care about them? In this episode, Brian talks "Love Languages," and how some of them could work in the office (and others could get you fired). Learn more or take the Love Language quiz here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language Special music this week: Bloom by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US What's the best way to tell others we care about them? In this episode, Brian talks "Love Languages," and how some of them could work in the office (and others could get you fired).

Learn more or take the Love Language quiz here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

Special music this week: Bloom by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

]]> <p><span>What&#39;s the best way to tell others we care about them? In this episode, Brian talks &#34;Love Languages,&#34; and how some of them could work in the office (and others could get you fired). </span></p><p><span>Learn more or take the Love Language quiz here: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language</span></p><p><span> Special music this week: Bloom by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US</span></p> 47972ac6-4e5f-4b96-a6dc-d5b5fa76e24b https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/35ea0689-ff93-4195-a0ff-4ef37e88d179 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2338 no full Tech is a Good Thing? Tech is a Good Thing? 49 1 Brian & John Despite the fact that our lives are so dependent on it, this pod has taken aim at the effects of technology in the past. This week we decide to put on our positive pants and call out some of the benefits tech brings us

]]> <p>Despite the fact that our lives are so dependent on it, this pod has taken aim at the effects of technology in the past. This week we decide to put on our positive pants and call out some of the benefits tech brings us</p> f32d4094-f954-4aba-9d10-c9b398d6d8b9 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/58ccdd26-2670-447c-9366-9487cd7d6deb Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2360 no full "Shh! Don't Say ----!" Amazon Censorship "Shh! Don't Say ----!" Amazon Censorship 48 1 Brian & John Companies already monitor worker chats and emails - but how the ---- would you feel if those messages also got the ---- censored out of them after you hit the send button? We're not just talking about expletives, either... Brian runs through Amazon's alleged plans to do exactly that. Companies already monitor worker chats and emails - but how the ---- would you feel if those messages also got the ---- censored out of them after you hit the send button? We're not just talking about expletives, either... Brian runs through Amazon's alleged plans to do exactly that.

]]> <p><span>Companies already monitor worker chats and emails - but how the ---- would you feel if those messages also got the ---- censored out of them after you hit the send button? We&#39;re not just talking about expletives, either... Brian runs through Amazon&#39;s alleged plans to do exactly that.</span></p> 8b752357-90c7-42f0-82fc-75ff5810437a https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/517fd2bd-f6a1-4ab9-b47f-46de19a7dfc2 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1737 no full Dealing with Toxic People Dealing with Toxic People 47 1 Brian & John Toxic people suck. They also happen to be everywhere - so we better learn how to handle them. In this episode, Brian outlines some strategies to do exactly that. Toxic people suck. They also happen to be everywhere - so we better learn how to handle them. In this episode, Brian outlines some strategies to do exactly that.

]]> <p>Toxic people suck. They also happen to be everywhere - so we better learn how to handle them. In this episode, Brian outlines some strategies to do exactly that.</p> 472e032f-5e7e-4f89-9c80-6f4f7320c198 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/ad372f7b-f4a9-4b2b-9168-76340a95f7ca Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 982 no full The Real Cost of People Pleasing The Real Cost of People Pleasing 47 1 Brian & John The phrase "people-pleasing" is oftentimes viewed through a negative lens, is this a fair assessment? Let's examine what it means to be a people-pleaser and how we can use it to our advantage.

]]> <p>The phrase &#34;people-pleasing&#34; is oftentimes viewed through a negative lens, is this a fair assessment? Let&#39;s examine what it means to be a people-pleaser and how we can use it to our advantage.</p> 28b90f61-c70c-4dce-95ff-669b37fc2f0f https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/849a3888-95a1-47f0-8c0e-9f0aa2949715 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2616 yes full PTO Etiquette and the Right Way to Take Time Off PTO Etiquette and the Right Way to Take Time Off 46 1 Brian & John This week's episode has Brian and John taking a look at a Buzzfeed article? And looking at TikTok videos? Something can't be right here? Ah, but it's about the "right" way to take your PTO. Join the guys as they take the leap into Gen Z territory.


Check out the article yourself and let us know what you think:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/right-way-to-take-pto-tiktok

]]> <p>This week&#39;s episode has Brian and John taking a look at a Buzzfeed article? And looking at TikTok videos? Something can&#39;t be right here? Ah, but it&#39;s about the &#34;right&#34; way to take your PTO. Join the guys as they take the leap into Gen Z territory.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the article yourself and let us know what you think:</p><p>https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristatorres/right-way-to-take-pto-tiktok</p> d84c3c62-f0ee-479e-81b5-c3d60384b31b https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/a4d2d1dd-035a-4654-978d-bf45d3b0a27c Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 2404 no full RageQuit! Return-to-Office Edition RageQuit! Return-to-Office Edition 45 1 Brian & John President Biden has made several calls for employees to go back to the office. But who does this serve? What would we gain as well as lose by giving up our work-from-home arrangements? RageQuit returns with stories about people pissed to have to go back to the office. Special music this week: Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US President Biden has made several calls for employees to go back to the office. But who does this serve? What would we gain as well as lose by giving up our work-from-home arrangements? RageQuit returns with stories about people pissed to have to go back to the office.

Special music this week:

Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

]]> <p><span>President Biden has made several calls for employees to go back to the office. But who does this serve? What would we gain as well as lose by giving up our work-from-home arrangements? RageQuit returns with stories about people pissed to have to go back to the office. </span></p><p><span>Special music this week: </span></p><p><span>Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US</span></p> 7b0a193c-968b-462e-90a0-ec0d61819031 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d4ae2f57-35b6-4dab-b785-40e70dcad2c0 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1652 yes full Losing Control of your Life Losing Control of your Life 44 1 Brian & John Losing control can feel terrible. Obsessing about control can also feel terrible. Most of us walk the line between these two states of stress - In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about the best way to handle it. Losing control can feel terrible. Obsessing about control can also feel terrible. Most of us walk the line between these two states of stress - In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about the best way to handle it.

]]> <p><span>Losing control can feel terrible. Obsessing about control can also feel terrible. Most of us walk the line between these two states of stress - In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about the best way to handle it.</span></p> f88ab1d5-a184-4335-bb05-70cd0dcfd582 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/6de00c3e-e368-40bb-8e60-d44529e86d79 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1951 no full Work Life, Movie Life Work Life, Movie Life 43 1 Brian & John Films like "The Internship" or "Wolf of Wall Street" are a fun watch - but how accurately do they portray life in corporate America? In this episode, Brian and John pretend to be film critics to gauge how true-to-life this genre really is. Films like "The Internship" or "Wolf of Wall Street" are a fun watch - but how accurately do they portray life in corporate America? In this episode, Brian and John pretend to be film critics to gauge how true-to-life this genre really is.


Also, today is a special day for John as his band released their first single. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1HjzYeb4atk9ZSU0Yuf1OJ?si=ce210002394d430d

]]> <p>Films like &#34;The Internship&#34; or &#34;Wolf of Wall Street&#34; are a fun watch - but how accurately do they portray life in corporate America? In this episode, Brian and John pretend to be film critics to gauge how true-to-life this genre really is.</p><p><br></p><p>Also, today is a special day for John as his band released their first single. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1HjzYeb4atk9ZSU0Yuf1OJ?si=ce210002394d430d</p> fadb636b-3d03-4ba0-819c-ce620cf1cd85 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/e87143a8-cd0b-4373-98e5-d80a322fcfb3 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2905 no full Story Time: Let's Go on Tour! Story Time: Let's Go on Tour! 43 1 Brian & John It can seem like a selfish act to plan an entire trip around a singular hobby, especially when we already struggle to use our PTO, but trips like these can teach us a lot of valuable skills.

Let's go on tour with John and hear about his experience as an early 20-something in a van with six smelly guys. Would you drive 6 hours for a 30 minute reward? How about doing that 10 days in a row?

]]> <p>It can seem like a selfish act to plan an entire trip around a singular hobby, especially when we already struggle to use our PTO, but trips like these can teach us a lot of valuable skills.</p><p>Let&#39;s go on tour with John and hear about his experience as an early 20-something in a van with six smelly guys. Would you drive 6 hours for a 30 minute reward? How about doing that 10 days in a row?</p> 95b90988-e40c-4372-8422-8edcdd29e9d1 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/836a7506-88e4-4204-99ad-76463d3b1616 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2183 no full Who's Watching You? Who's Watching You? 42 1 Brian & John Is your company monitoring you while you work? They certainly have the capability. Brian and John weigh in on how they feel about several techniques used to monitor workers - and consider what it means for the future. Is your company monitoring you while you work? They certainly have the capability. Brian and John weigh in on how they feel about several techniques used to monitor workers - and consider what it means for the future.

]]> <p><span>Is your company monitoring you while you work? They certainly have the capability. Brian and John weigh in on how they feel about several techniques used to monitor workers - and consider what it means for the future.</span></p> 1034d2fa-3b32-4d4b-aea2-f16210016823 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/fd0d3275-d564-41df-a26c-b6c08335d9ef Tue, 15 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2095 no full Video Game Addiction Video Game Addiction 41 1 Brian & John We all need a break from responsibilities every once in a while. But when we let those distractions interfere with important parts of our lives, they can become a problem. Not every video game is an "addictive time killer," but plenty can be - in this episode, Brian runs through 5 elements of a game that can turn it from a hobby into an addictive and detrimental challenge to our balance. We all need a break from responsibilities every once in a while. But when we let those distractions interfere with important parts of our lives, they can become a problem. Not every video game is an "addictive time killer," but plenty can be - in this episode, Brian runs through 5 elements of a game that can turn it from a hobby into an addictive and detrimental challenge to our balance.

]]> <p>We all need a break from responsibilities every once in a while. But when we let those distractions interfere with important parts of our lives, they can become a problem. Not every video game is an &#34;addictive time killer,&#34; but plenty can be - in this episode, Brian runs through 5 elements of a game that can turn it from a hobby into an addictive and detrimental challenge to our balance.</p> a4f727b1-f058-41e3-ba1f-7af300cf6890 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/6d87e64b-249e-4a3f-acc1-5bd93be48059 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2412 no full Paul Newman: Wearer of Many Hats Paul Newman: Wearer of Many Hats 40 1 Brian & John We've advocated for exploring passion projects since our first episode, so for today's episode John examines the late Paul Newman and his many different passions. While we may not have the luxury of fame and fortune, it doesn't mean we can't take a page out of the Newman's Own founder's book.

]]> <p>We&#39;ve advocated for exploring passion projects since our first episode, so for today&#39;s episode John examines the late Paul Newman and his many different passions. While we may not have the luxury of fame and fortune, it doesn&#39;t mean we can&#39;t take a page out of the Newman&#39;s Own founder&#39;s book.</p> f50b39eb-a81d-465a-82ae-cb57caf4527c https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/e013509c-d5c6-49bb-83c8-07a16e907624 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 806 no full Expanding Job Descriptions Expanding Job Descriptions 39 1 Brian & John You've been given more responsibilities... Great! But is your boss putting more faith in you or taking advantage of you? We all wear many hats on the job - when our roles expand too far, we can get stretched to the brink. In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about what we can do to keep our roles from expanding beyond what we can handle. You've been given more responsibilities... Great! But is your boss putting more faith in you or taking advantage of you? We all wear many hats on the job - when our roles expand too far, we can get stretched to the brink. In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about what we can do to keep our roles from expanding beyond what we can handle.

]]> <p>You&#39;ve been given more responsibilities... Great! But is your boss putting more faith in you or taking advantage of you? We all wear many hats on the job - when our roles expand too far, we can get stretched to the brink. In this episode, Brian and Andy talk about what we can do to keep our roles from expanding beyond what we can handle.</p> dd3129f2-3cd4-434b-b64b-0882e5405729 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/5004fbc1-7af1-4f82-b836-92961d92daf1 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1943 no full Britney Spears, Conservatorship, and Decision Making Support Britney Spears, Conservatorship, and Decision Making Support 38 1 Brian & John Britney Spears thrust traditional conservatorship arrangements into the spotlight, but the nuances surrounding these arrangements are complex. For every Britney Spears there is likely thousands of Nick Clouses and Jamie Becks. Learn more about their stories as John and Brian discuss the intricacies and complexities of these arrangements.

Today's episode is inspired by an article from NPR:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/09/1065301762/britney-spears-left-her-guardianship-but-others-who-want-independence-remain-stu

]]> <p>Britney Spears thrust traditional conservatorship arrangements into the spotlight, but the nuances surrounding these arrangements are complex. For every Britney Spears there is likely thousands of Nick Clouses and Jamie Becks. Learn more about their stories as John and Brian discuss the intricacies and complexities of these arrangements.</p><p>Today&#39;s episode is inspired by an article from NPR:</p><p>https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/09/1065301762/britney-spears-left-her-guardianship-but-others-who-want-independence-remain-stu</p> d1ae133b-e8eb-429e-b469-7f30a6be3840 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/2dbae847-8108-40a6-93c1-f7f3b2d4f79c Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1872 no full The Definition of Success The Definition of Success 37 1 Brian & John A lot of people have trouble defining success (which, in turn, makes finding it that much more difficult). Brian and Andy attempt to nail down a few key guidelines for defining what it means to be successful in our own lives. A lot of people have trouble defining success (which, in turn, makes finding it that much more difficult). Brian and Andy attempt to nail down a few key guidelines for defining what it means to be successful in our own lives.

]]> <p>A lot of people have trouble defining success (which, in turn, makes finding it that much more difficult). Brian and Andy attempt to nail down a few key guidelines for defining what it means to be successful in our own lives.</p> 0c96a1a8-9d8f-41be-bf20-7e013babb27e https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/8424ab25-71fe-427f-9bed-7db612e9c9f4 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1820 no full Need Help? DELEGATE! Need Help? DELEGATE! 36 1 Brian & John None of us can take on all of life's challenges alone. The good news? We have friends, family, and coworkers who can help. The bad news? We're all terrible at seeking out, and making us of, that help. In this episode, Brian walks through how we can do better at being part of a team to get things done. None of us can take on all of life's challenges alone. The good news? We have friends, family, and coworkers who can help. The bad news? We're all terrible at seeking out, and making us of, that help. In this episode, Brian walks through how we can do better at being part of a team to get things done.

]]> <p>None of us can take on all of life&#39;s challenges alone. The good news? We have friends, family, and coworkers who can help. The bad news? We&#39;re all terrible at seeking out, and making us of, that help. In this episode, Brian walks through how we can do better at being part of a team to get things done.</p> 0bca1598-b39c-455a-b327-a15cf23b72ca https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/66a1c337-0df4-4de7-8818-84a20197666b Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1930 no full Our Last Episode Ever (in 2021) Our Last Episode Ever (in 2021) 35 1 Brian & John This year draws to a close, and 2022 is right around the corner. Brian and John talk about where the show has gone and what they hope to accomplish in the new year. This year draws to a close, and 2022 is right around the corner. Brian and John talk about where the show has gone and what they hope to accomplish in the new year.

]]> <p><span>This year draws to a close, and 2022 is right around the corner. Brian and John talk about where the show has gone and what they hope to accomplish in the new year.</span></p> f8fd9dcc-95e5-4c85-b6fa-309450f98b1f https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/72fa59ab-f423-4dc7-bc06-b4c93039cbfa Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1060 yes full Ring, Ring...It's Work Calling (From Latvia?) Ring, Ring...It's Work Calling (From Latvia?) 34 1 Brian & John John takes us down memory lane and details the first time he ever fielded an "after-hours" urgent call. That meant something quite different 6 years ago, and now as the pandemic has shifted work-life priorities, the guys take a look at some anecdotal and empirical evidence to prove how different work is in 2021 and beyond.

Happy Holidays from the Big Balance team to you and yours!

]]> <p>John takes us down memory lane and details the first time he ever fielded an &#34;after-hours&#34; urgent call. That meant something quite different 6 years ago, and now as the pandemic has shifted work-life priorities, the guys take a look at some anecdotal and empirical evidence to prove how different work is in 2021 and beyond.</p><p>Happy Holidays from the Big Balance team to you and yours!</p> 3ac98e95-c47e-4d58-b7bb-58b51cabdb8a https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/8310a369-5d62-4726-b4af-84c63a4f9f73 Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2030 no full Big Data, Kevin Spacey, and Company Culture Big Data, Kevin Spacey, and Company Culture 33 1 Brian & John There's no escaping company culture. If that culture starts to shift, there may not be much we can do to react - unless we're willing to take some big steps. In this episode, Brian talks about some stark realities of facing culture changes... and some creepy things companies are doing to keep tabs on employee reactions to them. There's no escaping company culture. If that culture starts to shift, there may not be much we can do to react - unless we're willing to take some big steps. In this episode, Brian talks about some stark realities of facing culture changes... and some creepy things companies are doing to keep tabs on employee reactions to them.

]]> <p><span>There&#39;s no escaping company culture. If that culture starts to shift, there may not be much we can do to react - unless we&#39;re willing to take some big steps. In this episode, Brian talks about some stark realities of facing culture changes... and some creepy things companies are doing to keep tabs on employee reactions to them.</span></p> 447c168c-a7b6-4aa8-824f-d4417058a632 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/71d2e091-133f-41fc-900e-0b3e25383651 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1895 no full Managing Stress and Anxiety Managing Stress and Anxiety 32 1 Brian & John Everyone deals with stress. Some better than others. But avoiding it will lead to anxiety problems sooner than later. If you're having trouble dealing with the high-pressures of life, join Brian and Andy as they talk about two ways you can better manage those feelings. Everyone deals with stress. Some better than others. But avoiding it will lead to anxiety problems sooner than later. If you're having trouble dealing with the high-pressures of life, join Brian and Andy as they talk about two ways you can better manage those feelings.

]]> <p><span>Everyone deals with stress. Some better than others. But avoiding it will lead to anxiety problems sooner than later. If you&#39;re having trouble dealing with the high-pressures of life, join Brian and Andy as they talk about two ways you can better manage those feelings.</span></p> 648cba3c-a09b-44f9-8130-5e3a06636fab https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/3ae046ec-4f19-446f-b311-4e94f8bba6ab Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1955 no full Music while you Study Music while you Study 31 1 Brian & John We've talked about music while you work, now we're talking about a trend in music while you study - where the media in question aims to get a bit more interactive. Brian also talks about a simple time management technique these study guides provide. We've talked about music while you work, now we're talking about a trend in music while you study - where the media in question aims to get a bit more interactive. Brian also talks about a simple time management technique these study guides provide.

]]> <p><span>We&#39;ve talked about music while you work, now we&#39;re talking about a trend in music while you study - where the media in question aims to get a bit more interactive. Brian also talks about a simple time management technique these study guides provide.</span></p> c22ce2c9-2843-4bc5-9340-1a1c30da852b https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/bfd963aa-a176-4d70-a89c-9da785b975d3 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2125 no full Name 10 Things You Want to Do Before You Die Name 10 Things You Want to Do Before You Die 29 1 Brian & John Sometimes it's the simplest answers to life's toughest questions that make the most sense. Paul Baribeau's album "Grand Ledge" features arguably one of the most optimistic 'self-help' songs I've ever heard: "Ten Things." The premise is simple: name ten things you want to do before you die and go do them; name ten places you want to see before you die and go to them. Even 14 years later this song still strikes a chord with me (albeit in a very fast and folk-punk rhythm). Let's examine how easy it is to follow Paul's advice and see if we really can fix those ten things about our life.

]]> <p>Sometimes it&#39;s the simplest answers to life&#39;s toughest questions that make the most sense. Paul Baribeau&#39;s album &#34;Grand Ledge&#34; features arguably one of the most optimistic &#39;self-help&#39; songs I&#39;ve ever heard: &#34;Ten Things.&#34; The premise is simple: name ten things you want to do before you die and go do them; name ten places you want to see before you die and go to them. Even 14 years later this song still strikes a chord with me (albeit in a very fast and folk-punk rhythm). Let&#39;s examine how easy it is to follow Paul&#39;s advice and see if we really can fix those ten things about our life.</p> be4f6037-5c88-4206-8acd-7f32bcb924d5 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/db37c719-bc18-4767-982f-ff6c52b08615 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 515 no full Portugal's Work from Home Protections Portugal's Work from Home Protections 28 1 Brian & John Rules and regulations are sometimes slow to keep pace with what's going on in the world. This time, though, Portugal is determined to keep up with today's work from home dynamic. In this episode, Brian walks through new protections for Portuguese workers and considers what the rest of us can do (even without these legal protections). Special music this week: Lock And Load by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_U Rules and regulations are sometimes slow to keep pace with what's going on in the world. This time, though, Portugal is determined to keep up with today's work from home dynamic. In this episode, Brian walks through new protections for Portuguese workers and considers what the rest of us can do (even without these legal protections).

Special music this week:

Lock And Load by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_U

]]> <p><span>Rules and regulations are sometimes slow to keep pace with what&#39;s going on in the world. This time, though, Portugal is determined to keep up with today&#39;s work from home dynamic. In this episode, Brian walks through new protections for Portuguese workers and considers what the rest of us can do (even without these legal protections). </span></p><p><span>Special music this week: </span></p><p><span>Lock And Load by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folker Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_U</span></p> 353dd03a-475c-4a7a-9e8e-4bd554bc8945 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/01813e1a-5dec-424b-9bd9-0b08b2d1e180 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:28:23 +0000 942 no full The Great Resignation The Great Resignation 32 1 Brian & John Thousands of workers are joining together to say "enough" to bad working conditions. Brian and Andy talk through what this means - both to employers and to people wondering if now is the right time to look for a new job. Thousands of workers are joining together to say "enough" to bad working conditions. Brian and Andy talk through what this means - both to employers and to people wondering if now is the right time to look for a new job.

]]> <p><span>Thousands of workers are joining together to say &#34;enough&#34; to bad working conditions. Brian and Andy talk through what this means - both to employers and to people wondering if now is the right time to look for a new job.</span></p> 4a1bb76f-67f7-4981-9373-8f16a8b6e0f2 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/473f462c-9d25-4598-aede-c73586df426c Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1816 no full RageQuit! RageQuit! 26 1 Brian & John Sometimes, people quit... sometimes they're fired - and sometimes they have quite a bit to say about why. In this episode, Brian runs through some company reviews by past employees that had less-than-stellar things to say about their old employers. Special music this week: Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Sometimes, people quit... sometimes they're fired - and sometimes they have quite a bit to say about why. In this episode, Brian runs through some company reviews by past employees that had less-than-stellar things to say about their old employers.

Special music this week:

Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

]]> <p>Sometimes, people quit... sometimes they&#39;re fired - and sometimes they have quite a bit to say about why. In this episode, Brian runs through some company reviews by past employees that had less-than-stellar things to say about their old employers.</p><p>Special music this week:</p><p>Trailer Sport Trap Action | Horses by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US" rel="nofollow">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US</a></p> e04bf992-e63a-4965-a88f-d4ae939c84fd https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/62f562bd-e99b-4116-b09e-71b14b77912f Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1599 no full Here! Read this Book to be Successful! Here! Read this Book to be Successful! 25 1 Brian & John There's no magical formula or book that is going to guarantee success, so why do some people believe there is? Certain "Self-Help" books have made their way into popular culture and spawned an entire genre of prose. But, how effective are these self-help books? Let's take a look at one of most influential self-help books and examine its efficacy.

]]> <p>There&#39;s no magical formula or book that is going to guarantee success, so why do some people believe there is? Certain &#34;Self-Help&#34; books have made their way into popular culture and spawned an entire genre of prose. But, how effective are these self-help books? Let&#39;s take a look at one of most influential self-help books and examine its efficacy.</p> d166669c-60af-45f6-aa2f-6117b56773ee https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/1f755552-dd87-4a15-83c7-a72e5515318c Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1789 no full How Old is "Too Old" to Start a Passion Project? How Old is "Too Old" to Start a Passion Project? 24 1 Brian & John Ever wanted to start something big, but felt like you waited too long? Like you blew your chance doing it when you were younger and now... it's too late. Well, good news! In this episode, Brian gives a few examples that show you're never too old to start a side hustle, passion project, or anything else the kids these days are doing. Ever wanted to start something big, but felt like you waited too long? Like you blew your chance doing it when you were younger and now... it's too late. Well, good news! In this episode, Brian gives a few examples that show you're never too old to start a side hustle, passion project, or anything else the kids these days are doing.

]]> <p><span>Ever wanted to start something big, but felt like you waited too long? Like you blew your chance doing it when you were younger and now... it&#39;s too late. Well, good news! In this episode, Brian gives a few examples that show you&#39;re never too old to start a side hustle, passion project, or anything else the kids these days are doing.</span></p> 202eb6e8-47e0-4a22-b7db-01f826f5a9b3 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/94efbb6a-9514-4a83-a0ea-febae918de9d Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1591 no full The Darker Side of Getting Promoted The Darker Side of Getting Promoted 24 1 Brian & John We usually jump at the chance for a promotion. More prestige and bigger paychecks can't be bad, right? But what if that promotion takes us out of a role we love, and puts us somewhere that we hate? Andy comes back as a guest host to talk about his experience with an ill-fitting promotion. We usually jump at the chance for a promotion. More prestige and bigger paychecks can't be bad, right? But what if that promotion takes us out of a role we love, and puts us somewhere that we hate? Andy comes back as a guest host to talk about his experience with an ill-fitting promotion.

]]> <p><span>We usually jump at the chance for a promotion. More prestige and bigger paychecks can&#39;t be bad, right? But what if that promotion takes us out of a role we love, and puts us somewhere that we hate? Andy comes back as a guest host to talk about his experience with an ill-fitting promotion.</span></p> b6000dd9-85cf-4042-bff1-196e1f2a8227 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/6a729056-7d72-4d83-8ef7-a0c163e77d71 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1184 no full Brian Dyson on the Importance of Work-Life Priorities Brian Dyson on the Importance of Work-Life Priorities 22 1 Brian & John Brian Dyson, former President and CEO of Coca-Cola, gave a commencement speech in the early 90's that still resonates today. In this episode, Brian walks through his impressions on that speech's message, and why we should all take it to heart. Brian Dyson, former President and CEO of Coca-Cola, gave a commencement speech in the early 90's that still resonates today. In this episode, Brian walks through his impressions on that speech's message, and why we should all take it to heart.

]]> <p>Brian Dyson, former President and CEO of Coca-Cola, gave a commencement speech in the early 90&#39;s that still resonates today. In this episode, Brian walks through his impressions on that speech&#39;s message, and why we should all take it to heart.</p> 109ff99b-c8c8-4d63-aabc-4a5c51086f44 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/e7d36862-a9e5-4b39-93f6-031c755cd5b2 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 673 no full Working With (Fighting Against?) Your Company's Vision Working With (Fighting Against?) Your Company's Vision 21 1 Brian & John Work-life balance is dictated partially by the way your company operates. Company operations, in turn, draw from company vision statements. But what happens when company vision doesn't align with our day jobs? In this episode, Brian reviews a Harvard Business Review article on the topic. Work-life balance is dictated partially by the way your company operates. Company operations, in turn, draw from company vision statements. But what happens when company vision doesn't align with our day jobs? In this episode, Brian reviews a Harvard Business Review article on the topic.

]]> <p>Work-life balance is dictated partially by the way your company operates. Company operations, in turn, draw from company vision statements. But what happens when company vision doesn&#39;t align with our day jobs? In this episode, Brian reviews a Harvard Business Review article on the topic.</p> 4b991a69-7d13-41fe-b91e-b54100a0c1a0 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/eabd1fc9-f09b-463e-885b-1b479797c9bb Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 926 no full Why the Org Chart Matters (Sometimes) Why the Org Chart Matters (Sometimes) 20 1 Brian & John Most of us are familiar with concept of an org chart or structure, but some organizations are beginning to abandon this vertical structure in favor of a more fluid and cross-functional concept. Which approach is better for a work-life balance? In this episode, John wonders how we can best combat any confusion around our org structures. Can we create clearly defined roles for ourselves and teammates, regardless of our spot on the totem pole?

]]> <p>Most of us are familiar with concept of an org chart or structure, but some organizations are beginning to abandon this vertical structure in favor of a more fluid and cross-functional concept. Which approach is better for a work-life balance? In this episode, John wonders how we can best combat any confusion around our org structures. Can we create clearly defined roles for ourselves and teammates, regardless of our spot on the totem pole?</p> ac164cf6-3634-4003-9b45-dcee04b3ca78 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/96a4fec2-ba62-44a6-a3d5-ed492261e38b Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1574 no full Stop Overpromising (and Under-Delivering) Stop Overpromising (and Under-Delivering) 19 1 Brian & John We're all pressured do more, do better, do it faster.This can be helpful if it pushes us to break barriers we didn't know we could pass - yet, all too often, unrealistic expectations will set us up for failure. In this episode, Brian talks about the dangers of over-promising and the inevitable under-delivering that follows. We're all pressured do more, do better, do it faster. This can be helpful if it pushes us to break barriers we didn't know we could pass - yet, all too often, unrealistic expectations will set us up for failure. In this episode, Brian talks about the dangers of over-promising and the inevitable under-delivering that follows.

]]> <p>We&#39;re all pressured do more, do better, do it faster. This can be helpful if it pushes us to break barriers we didn&#39;t know we could pass - yet, all too often, unrealistic expectations will set us up for failure. In this episode, Brian talks about the dangers of over-promising and the inevitable under-delivering that follows.</p> 4ccb30a9-caeb-4670-a42c-f907c824e80e https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/e1ee8c2e-9341-459e-bf53-fca3f00ef7bf Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1746 no full Working from Home: A Gen-X Perspective Working from Home: A Gen-X Perspective 18 1 Brian & John Brian and John have talked extensively about enjoying today's work-from-home environment. Yet not everyone is as enthusiastic about the current state of things. Andy, a Gen-Xer more on the fence about work-from-home, joins as the show's first guest host. Brian and John have talked extensively about enjoying today's work-from-home environment. Yet not everyone is as enthusiastic about the current state of things. Andy, a Gen-Xer more on the fence about work-from-home, joins as the show's first guest host.

]]> <p>Brian and John have talked extensively about enjoying today&#39;s work-from-home environment. Yet not everyone is as enthusiastic about the current state of things. Andy, a Gen-Xer more on the fence about work-from-home, joins as the show&#39;s first guest host.</p> 733348ee-77a1-43d8-b704-f2360166d0c9 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/7d82e140-8e98-4b6f-8633-b44c613ad76c Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1300 no full Sticking With Something Until You Improve Sticking With Something Until You Improve 17 1 Brian & John Picking up a new hobby or learning a new skill can be scary and oftentimes a daunting task and John and Brian take the hard stance that the concept of the “overnight success story” is a myth. Using his own experiences as a sample, John walks us through his growth as a musician, with samples of music he’s created throughout the years.


Feel free to explore some more of John's music featured in the show:

https://oliveview.bandcamp.com/album/crash-late

https://baltimorecults.bandcamp.com/

https://chattykathy.bandcamp.com/

https://braingreaseandtheganjapolice.bandcamp.com/

https://underwaterrobots.bandcamp.com/

]]> <p>Picking up a new hobby or learning a new skill can be scary and oftentimes a daunting task and John and Brian take the hard stance that the concept of the “overnight success story” is a myth. Using his own experiences as a sample, John walks us through his growth as a musician, with samples of music he’s created throughout the years.</p><p><br></p><p>Feel free to explore some more of John&#39;s music featured in the show:</p><p>https://oliveview.bandcamp.com/album/crash-late</p><p>https://baltimorecults.bandcamp.com/</p><p>https://chattykathy.bandcamp.com/</p><p>https://braingreaseandtheganjapolice.bandcamp.com/</p><p>https://underwaterrobots.bandcamp.com/</p> f69e8445-f95d-4ba8-bab2-0f0f53b5bfe6 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/a248bff4-18e3-48cc-9b03-c67b2a291a99 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 2217 no full Finding Meaning in our Jobs Finding Meaning in our Jobs 16 1 Brian & John A carpenter can take pride in seeing the home he built for a family. But what about the white collar worker struggling to see beyond their cubicle walls? Feeling satisfied is hard when you can’t see the impact your job has. In this episode, John talks about feeling a sense of satisfaction, either through finding meaning – or creating it. A carpenter can take pride in seeing the home he built for a family. But what about the white collar worker struggling to see beyond their cubicle walls? Feeling satisfied is hard when you can’t see the impact your job has. In this episode, John talks about feeling a sense of satisfaction, either through finding meaning – or creating it.

]]> <p>A carpenter can take pride in seeing the home he built for a family. But what about the white collar worker struggling to see beyond their cubicle walls? Feeling satisfied is hard when you can’t see the impact your job has. In this episode, John talks about feeling a sense of satisfaction, either through finding meaning – or creating it.</p> 729929e1-5a26-4704-b7c2-ec8832e82774 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d26e5765-1b21-416e-b3dc-19169f25b595 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1886 no full Algorithmic Music? Algorithmic Music? 15 1 Brian & John Bonus episode! Really, more of a short rant. Bonus rant! What does algorithmic music mean to the workplace, and why do Brian and John hate the implications? Bonus episode! Really, more of a short rant. Bonus rant! What does algorithmic music mean to the workplace, and why do Brian and John hate the implications?

]]> <p>Bonus episode! Really, more of a short rant. Bonus rant! What does algorithmic music mean to the workplace, and why do Brian and John hate the implications?</p> c429738e-bf58-40cf-93e1-115d04837732 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/cea5c3cf-912b-42d4-aafd-82f992b10f2f Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0000 380 no full Your Coworkers Aren’t Jerks Your Coworkers Aren’t Jerks 14 1 Brian & John We all feel like the star in the film of our own lives. But this self-centered view reduces everyone else to merely supporting cast, and leads us to quick (and ill-informed) judgments of others. In this episode, Brian describes a more holistic view to help improve our interpersonal relationships. We all feel like the star in the film of our own lives. But this self-centered view reduces everyone else to merely supporting cast, and leads us to quick (and ill-informed) judgments of others. In this episode, Brian describes a more holistic view to help improve our interpersonal relationships.

]]> <p>We all feel like the star in the film of our own lives. But this self-centered view reduces everyone else to merely supporting cast, and leads us to quick (and ill-informed) judgments of others. In this episode, Brian describes a more holistic view to help improve our interpersonal relationships.</p> 1f826ca8-5371-4d1e-bfc6-dab48dee1391 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/f82cb3ae-d1da-4c17-a709-67ed1dfd9fda Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0000 1612 no full The Myth of Multitasking The Myth of Multitasking 13 1 Brian & John Multitasking is a skill that everyone wants and every employer values. But what if our pursuit of multitasking is doing more harm than good? Brian breaks down the problems with trying to split attention between too many tasks, and offers an alternative approach to getting things done. Multitasking is a skill that everyone wants and every employer values. But what if our pursuit of multitasking is doing more harm than good? Brian breaks down the problems with trying to split attention between too many tasks, and offers an alternative approach to getting things done.

]]> <p>Multitasking is a skill that everyone wants and every employer values. But what if our pursuit of multitasking is doing more harm than good? Brian breaks down the problems with trying to split attention between too many tasks, and offers an alternative approach to getting things done.</p> 9e157af7-4f46-44c2-b3a9-b26040c313b0 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/57b4084b-c95c-4031-a729-2f22cd71e8f1 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000 1563 no full Job-Seeking Concerns for Gen-X Job-Seeking Concerns for Gen-X 12 1 Brian & John In a previous episode, we talked about how today's job seekers have more leverage than ever before. However, this may not be true for everyone. A recent report shows that Gen-X may be struggling more than Millennials. Brian and John reflect on the implications of this report in this short episode. In a previous episode, we talked about how today's job seekers have more leverage than ever before. However, this may not be true for everyone. A recent report shows that Gen-X may be struggling more than Millennials. Brian and John reflect on the implications of this report in this short episode.

]]> <p>In a previous episode, we talked about how today&#39;s job seekers have more leverage than ever before. However, this may not be true for everyone. A recent report shows that Gen-X may be struggling more than Millennials. Brian and John reflect on the implications of this report in this short episode.</p> a5c1a29b-d58c-4179-9b80-c801112f3a2b https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/714a7e46-1f1b-41b3-994b-150f7f5f92c5 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 727 no full John's New Gig John's New Gig 11 1 Brian & John We talked through some work-life balance job seeking strategies in a previous episode. In this episode, John puts his money where his mouth is and puts those strategies to the test as he reenters the job market. We talked through some work-life balance job seeking strategies in a previous episode. In this episode, John puts his money where his mouth is and puts those strategies to the test as he reenters the job market.

]]> <p>We talked through some work-life balance job seeking strategies in a previous episode. In this episode, John puts his money where his mouth is and puts those strategies to the test as he reenters the job market.</p> bbb3431e-19e6-46ce-acc6-e690f13431c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/40846de5-f663-4cbf-aed8-af1b5ae1279c Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1794 no full Ready for a New Job? Interviewing Potential Employers Ready for a New Job? Interviewing Potential Employers 10 1 Brian & John Good news for job seekers: We're in the middle of a "seller's market" for job hunting. Candidates have more leverage today than at any time in recent history. With this in mind, Brian talks about how we can interview a new org to ensure they're as good a fit for us as we are for them. Good news for job seekers: We're in the middle of a "seller's market" for job hunting. Candidates have more leverage today than at any time in recent history. With this in mind, Brian talks about how we can interview a new org to ensure they're as good a fit for us as we are for them.

]]> <p>Good news for job seekers: We&#39;re in the middle of a &#34;seller&#39;s market&#34; for job hunting. Candidates have more leverage today than at any time in recent history. With this in mind, Brian talks about how we can interview a new org to ensure they&#39;re as good a fit for us as we are for them.</p> efa1cfbe-f41c-4547-8bfa-eb8d83c8a629 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d79abf7a-9ae0-45f7-b0c3-1f92acc45cea Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2034 no full Ask Yourself, "Do I Feel Lucky?" Ask Yourself, "Do I Feel Lucky?" 9 1 Brian & John Are some people born lucky? While nobody can control the outcome of a coin flip, some people seem to come out on top in any situation. How they do it isn't a secret, and it isn't even difficult. In this episode, Brian explains how we can all make our own luck.

]]> <p>Are some people born lucky? While nobody can control the outcome of a coin flip, some people seem to come out on top in any situation. How they do it isn&#39;t a secret, and it isn&#39;t even difficult. In this episode, Brian explains how we can all make our own luck.</p> f51eb2f2-2233-4368-8cfa-5dc079619ca4 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/d8d771f2-4d98-48e5-aacd-c808685a9f56 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1736 no full TAKE YOUR VACATION (Self Care 101) TAKE YOUR VACATION (Self Care 101) 8 1 Brian & John We're a stressed out, burned out bunch of crazies. This shouldn't come as surprise - nobody is taking vacations. Even worse, we view skipping out on time off as a point of pride... to our detriment. In this episode, Brian forces listeners to take just one of those earned days off and puts it to good use. We're a stressed out, burned out bunch of crazies. This shouldn't come as surprise - nobody is taking vacations. Even worse, we view skipping out on time off as a point of pride... to our detriment. In this episode, Brian forces listeners to take just one of those earned days off and puts it to good use.

]]> <p>We&#39;re a stressed out, burned out bunch of crazies. This shouldn&#39;t come as surprise - nobody is taking vacations. Even worse, we view skipping out on time off as a point of pride... to our detriment. In this episode, Brian forces listeners to take just one of those earned days off and puts it to good use.</p> 9dc00538-185a-4f60-a6f4-4d40fc5c5de8 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/141a5902-d331-4a5f-aedc-6e3fc45f3310 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2167 no full How Should We Define Success? How Should We Define Success? 7 1 Brian & John Success will always mean different things to different people. In this episode, John walks through a few examples as we try to define success and nail down how to attain it. Success will always mean different things to different people. In this episode, John walks through a few examples as we try to define success and nail down how to attain it.

]]> <p><span>Success will always mean different things to different people. In this episode, John walks through a few examples as we try to define success and nail down how to attain it.</span></p> 0d2b4cfd-ce0a-40d0-b256-cc3869c7d471 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/796aab1b-9e6e-4d03-8333-353dcbebe616 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:24:45 +0000 1277 no full Jeff Bezos: Is Work-Life Balance a "Debilitating Phrase?" Jeff Bezos: Is Work-Life Balance a "Debilitating Phrase?" 6 1 Brian & John In a 2018 interview, Jeff Bezos referred to the concept of balance as a "debilitating phrase" when thinking about the intersection of work and life. In this episode, Brian and John vehemently disagree. In a 2018 interview, Jeff Bezos referred to the concept of balance as a "debilitating phrase" when thinking about the intersection of work and life. In this episode, Brian and John vehemently disagree.

]]> <p><span>In a 2018 interview, Jeff Bezos referred to the concept of balance as a &#34;debilitating phrase&#34; when thinking about the intersection of work and life. In this episode, Brian and John vehemently disagree.</span></p> ccccc43c-fb6a-4fde-b0c8-7e6ee36c2d2e https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/674982bc-4387-48c1-abe6-68c3a9c62f50 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:28:29 +0000 1664 no full Finding More Time in our Day Finding More Time in our Day 5 1 Brian & John Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? We're all a little too busy some days, but a little planning and prep work go a long way into giving us desperately needed time back. In this episode, Brian offers a few tips for better time management. Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day? We're all a little too busy some days, but a little planning and prep work go a long way into giving us desperately needed time back. In this episode, Brian offers a few tips for better time management.

]]> <p><span>Ever feel like there aren&#39;t enough hours in the day? We&#39;re all a little too busy some days, but a little planning and prep work go a long way into giving us desperately needed time back. In this episode, Brian offers a few tips for better time management.</span></p> 0e1bc526-c3a1-44cf-87d8-1829316986dc https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/57cc342c-fde0-4b1c-94f0-10368b5d2dc5 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1891 no full What Goes Into Being Truly Talented? What Goes Into Being Truly Talented? 4 1 Brian & John Why do exceptionally talented people do so well across multiple careers or projects, and where do they get the energy to always outperform? In this episode, John examines a few individuals that have been successful across multiple fields. Why do exceptionally talented people do so well across multiple careers or projects, and where do they get the energy to always outperform? In this episode, John examines a few individuals that have been successful across multiple fields.

]]> <p><span>Why do exceptionally talented people do so well across multiple careers or projects, and where do they get the energy to always outperform? In this episode, John examines a few individuals that have been successful across multiple fields.</span></p> 0ab173d9-18cd-425b-b8fd-4ad1b6dd0482 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/979ef0b3-80ff-4ddd-ba2c-a9294dc810c9 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:58:23 +0000 1833 no full Fighting Against Pointless Meetings Fighting Against Pointless Meetings 3 1 Brian & John For every valuable meeting on our calendars, odds are good we have four more that just waste time - and the number keeps rising. In this episode, Brian gives some tips for fighting against this trend and focusing on the meetings that matter. For every valuable meeting on our calendars, odds are good we have four more that just waste time - and the number keeps rising. In this episode, Brian gives some tips for fighting against this trend and focusing on the meetings that matter.

]]> <p><span>For every valuable meeting on our calendars, odds are good we have four more that just waste time - and the number keeps rising. In this episode, Brian gives some tips for fighting against this trend and focusing on the meetings that matter.</span></p> 1f91b40e-6720-4257-b47b-5ed6cbeb169e https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/4506ecb0-3fda-4c13-82a8-fa6d9ecd3fb3 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:07:12 +0000 1921 no full Music while you Work Music while you Work 2 1 Brian & John Music while we work has been shown to increase productivity and, minimally, improves our attitude on the job. In this episode, John talks through why we love (and maybe depend on) music in the office. Music while we work has been shown to increase productivity and, minimally, improves our attitude on the job. In this episode, John talks through why we love (and maybe depend on) music in the office.

]]> <p><span>Music while we work has been shown to increase productivity and, minimally, improves our attitude on the job. In this episode, John talks through why we love (and maybe depend on) music in the office.</span></p> f3bb689e-55ea-42c6-9159-dfb351aa17ef https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/86e75e4c-18e4-4683-83c7-c7358147a30c Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:05:45 +0000 1538 no full Are Our Hobbies "Side Hustle Worthy?" Are Our Hobbies "Side Hustle Worthy?" 1 1 Brian & John Americans glorify work, logging extensive hours each week (and maybe weekend). Many are now turning hobbies into extensions of our work. There are pros and cons to turning pass-times into revenue streams, but are we monetizing hobbies just because we’ve been sold on “the hustle?” Hosts Brian and John work through this question in the first episode of the podcast. Americans glorify work, logging extensive hours each week (and maybe weekend). Many are now turning hobbies into extensions of our work. There are pros and cons to turning pass-times into revenue streams, but are we monetizing hobbies just because we’ve been sold on “the hustle?” Hosts Brian and John work through this question in the first episode of the podcast.

]]> <p><span>Americans glorify work, logging extensive hours each week (and maybe weekend). Many are now turning hobbies into extensions of our work. There are pros and cons to turning pass-times into revenue streams, but are we monetizing hobbies just because we’ve been sold on “the hustle?” Hosts Brian and John work through this question in the first episode of the podcast.</span></p> a1485d27-d291-4fd9-a8a3-d4e1c7c6ac02 https://redcircle.com/shows/89441cce-b4ab-4135-b81f-9d22790a1fe3/episodes/7ed8fdad-6433-40a7-92b6-3f6fb762170c Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:03:06 +0000 1347 no