Mags & Dad's Wholesome Chaos

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#76
05/10/2023

Show Notes:
00:00   Which will be out first: WC Podcast #76 or TikTok Push-in-the-pool #76?
01:24   Wholesome Chaos drinking cups with fun-house faces!
02:24   Mags traumatizing California dentist experience.
08:50   Mags gets a callback while we are all on airplanes!
11:09   “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” on Broadway rocks!
12:24   Recapping Maggie’s 13th birthday trip to New York.
18:00   Maggie’s upcoming trip to NY.
19:27   Dad noticing Maggie maturity growing.
20:43   Legitimate card game ending in multiple winners!
22:02   Dan’s new book “Positive Chaos.” Pre-order for bonuses! www.danthurmon.com/positive-chaos/
25:21   Team Maggie.
26:55   Movies we know nothing about (and some we’ve seen).
...


So long for now…
#75
02/15/2023

Show Notes:
01:45   Shay at the Austin REVOLUTION Film Festival (not Austin Film Festival as stated in the podcast).
03:27   Going off air for a bit, but catch us on other social media, and at wholesomechaos.com.
04:38   Maggie's epic, 120 mile jet ski adventure! 
07:43   Dan recounts jet skiing on Lake Powell.
09:30   Listener question from Leah: Tips for waking up early for flights?
14:40   Listener question from Nick: What’s the Atlanta airport like?
17:10   Listener follow up from Izzy on her final exams.
17:40   Listener question from Catherine on how to be confidence when giving a speech.
19:10   Maggie’s Hig...


Our Koi Fish Ran Away
#74
02/08/2023

Show Notes:
00:00   Mags reading Hunger Games trilogy. And how Jennifer Lawrence was SO GOOD in the third book!
02:45   Our Koi fish “ran away.”  
05:54   Dan arrived less than an hour ago after crisscrossing the country for speeches – but he’s awake!
07:30   Luggage lost and found. Dan remembers to get his checked baggage – days after the trip!
12:53   Mags sees Harry Styles again in LA from the pit. So, so fun!
15:23   Seeing Jvke in concert. Mags was in his music video.
17:05   Dan reading about sheep and hearing stories from strangers.
23:03   A restaurant in Alaska where the servers join yo...


Dan’s Eyebrows Meet Their Match!
#73
02/01/2023

Show Notes:
00:00   Words from a 1940’s comedy dictionary.  
02:23   Dan’s eyebrows meet their match.
06:20   Maggie’s Lasek update.
09:03   New Orleans past and present – Mardi Gras is coming!
15:14   Reflecting on our own performance verses other people’s perception.
20:45   Listener question from Issy: How do you get motivated to study (or a tackle a project) when you don’t want to?
29:17   The kids childhood home finally closes.
34:26   Mags and her cousins’ artwork puzzle finished… but missing one piece!


Maggie’s Lasek and Valium Experience
#72
01/25/2023

Show Notes:
00:00   Mags post-lasek eye surgery.
03:17   The valium debate.
06:06   The, kind of, gory details of Lasek.
15:19   Dan and Shay’s RK surgeries.
19:31   Lunch after surgery.
20:54   Mitch is a wonderful human!
24:44   Spontaneity of life is easier to embrace without contacts.
27:16   Braces on “baby teeth.” Necessary, or a racket?
29:02   Is it weird to Thera Gun and Kombucha in the parking lot?
30:06   Dan fell in the river… again.
31:31   We are dog people.
34:45   Shay housetrained her cats!
39:20   Listener question from Emily: Advice on how to handle the rejection that comes with being an actor or dan...


A Flexible World is a Happier World
#71
01/18/2023

Show Notes:
00:00     If dogs can stretch in public, so should humans!
04:16     Crazy rain in California and eating Chipotle.
05:51     Mag scores BIG at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.                               
11:06      Unintended repercussions of Dan’s comment response.
12:58     Dan and Shay learn about Chat GPT at Speakers Roundtable.
20:00     Maggie’s stress about upcoming Lasix.
22:48     The cool new sweater that looks like a bathmat.               
24:10     Pre-recording a speech.
25:16     Falling asleep during conversations.
27:34     Maggie’s technique for stretching at a stop light. 
31:00     Dan’s technique for adjusting your back with a sneeze.
32:00     Shay watching “Emily in Paris” to deal with Europe withdrawal.
33:39     Writing in the


Finding a Bag of Fingers
#70
01/11/2023

Show Notes:
00:00     Drum circle jam sessions.
03:16     Eddie’s last podcast before leaving Georgia.
03:31     Maggie’s puzzling new year activities.
 10:55     Raised in a musical house.
18:59     Surf n’ turf New Year’s Eve and epic fail countdown.
20:58     Maggie ducks the countdown.
22:09     No hangover is the best.
24:44     Dan’s classical reading plan.
27:25     Reading commitment without goals.
29:51     Finding a bag of fingers.
32:41     Movies over 3 hours and still epic.


We Almost Did Amazing Race!
#69
01/04/2023

Show Notes:
00:00              Maggie’s accent medley.
02:28              The Amazing Race consideration.
05:35              Shay accidentally reveals Eddie’s Christmas present.
09:13              Meeting new people.
12:50              How we’ve changed since 2022.
14:00              The “Great Conversation” and great books.
19:00              Bad acting in a book?
28:00              Reading books of potential future movies – casting actors as you read.      
29:30              5 Sphere Intentions for 2023 (from Off Balance On Purpose book)
31:40               Listener question from Jasmine: Tips and advice on traveling alone?
40:50               “Knives Out” rewind. 
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Naked Violent Art On Our Roman Holiday
#68
12/28/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Jetlagged and ears still blocked.
01:05               Maggie’s mental checklist to get home.
03:15               Running for flight to Italy.
06:55               Luggage didn’t run fast enough!
11:30               Maggie’s half sleep dream.
13:00               When in Rome, walk! 
13:35               Eddie’s first visit to Rome since Assassin’s Creed.
16:08               We prefer beautiful gardens to violent Coliseum.
19:40               Trying to speak Italian.
25:17               Dan’s stoned, pot smoking, taxi driver.
26:10               Eating gluten free in Italy.
29:32               Time out from family time.
31:22               Making Dan’s weekly video in Italy.
33:40               Florence stair mastering and hidden passages.
34:50               Naked and violent art for your enjoyment.
39:55               The incredible talents of Michelangelo.
44:40               The P


Mags' Encounter With Reese Witherspoon
#67
12/14/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Mom doesn’t recognize Mags!
01:40               Hold up at the bank.
03:31               All metronomes have been claimed.
06:16               Our dog locked himself in the car.
07:42               Baby Eddie saves the day!
13:40               LA premiere of Something from Tiffany’s
16:27               Special DJ at Spotify 2022 Wrapped Party.
18:49               Dan’s attempt to get picked for jury duty.
21:57               Dan now “earthing!” Beneficial? Weird? Or possibly both?
23:35              Joy Jump Day!
25:47               Maggie flashback: sleep-earthing in the grass!
26:12               Maggie’s mad pain tolerance and lack of tickle receptors.
29:55               Dan and Shay’s holiday party.
31:22               Do animals giggle?
33:43               Maggie’s Lasik plan.
35:53               Dan and Shay watching “The Chosen.”
39:20   ...


Maggie’s sick trip to Georgia.
#66
12/07/2022

Show Notes:
00:00   Glasses and minty fresh eyes drops.
02:30   Maggie’s trip to GA was sick - literally.
07:10   Maggie’s desire for a slide phone and reduce distractions.
09:45   Dan’s problem with ear pods – uh, air pods.
12:20   Mags’ beef with brands that don’t do Black Friday discounts.
15:15   Dan cuts his ear shaving.
16:11   Pronouncing N-I-C-H-E.  
18:34   Niche pronunciation results.
19:26   Trivia gone wrong!
24:07   Listener question from Sheldon: What do you think of the term “passersby?” And other odd terms.
26:11   Maggie recording voiceover audition in mom’s closet.
30:47   The varied styles of Nertz playing in our family! (i...


If You Can’t See Your Future, Get Eye Surgery!
#65
11/30/2022

 Show Notes: 
00:00   Mags is in Atlanta!
03:51   Maggie’s “big announcement” comes into focus.
07:50   The time Maggie used crutches for fun.
09:10   Studio art by Dan’s sister, Sandy, and Mom!
12:42   Maggie, sick but “No COVID!”
13:52   Dan and Shay in Los Cabos, Mexico. 
20:46   Does Maggie want to be famous?
27:06   It’s important to have a relationship … with a metronome. Anybody want one? 
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30:25   Maggie at the dentist – “Do you have a lip tattoo?”
33:34   Listener question from Momo: Do you have...


What Do You Mean, “Hooking Up”?
#64
11/23/2022

Show Notes:
00:00   Is this a sign?
01:35   When happy thoughts make you sad.
03:15   Fashion dog.
04:00   Dan’s sleep deprivation on display!
08:10   Just a “little workout” with Dan’s Arizona cousin, Brannon.
11:00   “Doctor Dan” gives Maggie advice on recovering from leg injury.
12:50   Maggie’s love/hate relationship with roller coasters.
15:53   New house, same Thurmon Thanksgiving.
17:31   Our deer neighbors.
18:13   So much to be thankful for!
21:33   Be careful what you say, God will hear you…
23:12   New Doughbriks Pizza restaurant sells out on day one!
28:28   Listener question from Sowri about dating.
33:23   Clarifying “hooking up”
34...


Maggie’s sudden interest in babies!
#63
11/16/2022

Show Notes: 00:00 Simon’s fortune cookie.
00:20 Daylight savings time pros and cons.
07:38 Maggie gets stank eye from a baby. 
11:24 Dan and Shay’s early parenting practice.
13:56 Listener question from Naomi about the lack of marriage role models.
19:52 Maggie’s thoughts on marriage based on her vast experience. ;)
23:41 Seeing “Ticket to Paradise” in theatre was so fun. 
26:30 Shay’s bestie, Toni, talking to the movie screen the entire time!
27:20 Dan does a speech in Houston during game 6 of the world series…
29:10 Dan’s post speech “bleeder.”
30:35 Listener question from Chandler to Maggie: Tips for gaini...


Halloween Recap and Heavy Questions
#62
11/09/2022

Show Notes:
00:00    Listener warning – truthful conversations to follow about experiences with death and suicide beginning at 36:05 minutes into the podcast.

00:37     Halloween is exhausting, and Maggie’s glad it’s over!
03:06     Shay gets a semi-finalist award for her short film “Heir Mail.”
04:30     Giving out Halloween tricks and treats in the new neighborhood.
10:19       Mags and Jenna go to “Harryween” (and lose the car).
21:41       Listener question from Bastian - Parenting advice you were glad you didn’t take?
29:08      Listener question from Annalisa – How do you handle toxic friends?
37:17       Trigger Warning: Heavy listener questions (from Audrey and Maggie) about losing friends and...


Attending a wedding and a funeral the same day.
#61
11/02/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Mags brushing up on her HS Spanish – no requerdo.
01:39               Maggie’s innocent choreography to Chicago soundtrack.
08:17               Crocheting beats Halloween parties.
11:50               Social tips and trade-offs. Should I stay, or should I go? 
13:08               Introvert vs. Extrovert 
13:56               Wedding and funeral, same day.
19:13               “Giant children” at the world’s largest bounce-y house.
21:07               Dan’s goal to perfect new trick – Goals, Desires and Intentions.
23:15               Social experiment – switching speaker mid-conversation.
25:58               Mags’ take on social capacity.
29:33               A sign in the clouds.
33:54               Tag: a note from little Mags to Mom.


Dad Destruction at Whole Foods
#60
10/26/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Late night weather welcome.
02:00               Trivia Night, and Shay’s scorekeeper flashback. 
02:45               Letterman Jackets for everyone!
03:38               Maggie definitely didn’t letter in band.
04:18               Dad’s whirlwind trip to Los Angeles!
07:35               From the airport straight to Pickleball.
10:43               Google “nature near me.”
13:10               What happens at Whole Foods...
17:16               Dan finally meets Blythe!
18:31               The Montage Laguna Beach hotel was sooo nice!
22:40               Shay’s emergency surgery.
24:58               Do you know hospital etiquette?
27:00               LA Halloween decorations, and the return of The Porch Knight!
30:00               Mags and Jenna’s Halloween costumes arrive!


Dad Gets Kicked Off a Golf Course
#59
10/19/2022

Show Notes:
00:00        Maggie’s wisdom teeth coming in sideways!
01:15         DJ Dan
02:25        Radio Mags
03:45        Shay’s “almost” DJ gig
05:17         Say “yes” to opportunities… unless you don’t want to.
06:25        The line between opportunities and obligations.
09:42        Dan’s take on exploring opportunities.
11:46         Dog Park Picnic.
15:15         Maggie and Blythe get big ego boost at screening of “Catherine Called Birdy.”
20:54        Is Mags getting kicked out of the screening?
25:00        What is the point of doing anything? 
31:36         Dan gets kicked off a golf course.
35:40        False Positives
37:15         Dan’s Six Flags Halloween gig.... best forgotten.
41:34         Milly Alcock's thoughts on Fame, success and talent.


TikTok Tips and Pickleball Potluck
#58
10/12/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Maggie’s diving videos from TikTok update.
03:27               Will Dan do tricks and treats for Halloween in new neighborhood?
06:50               When will Dan stop tumbling?
12:28               Mags’ friend’s dad and her dad going to the same conference!
14:00               A tip shay heard about leaking coffee cups. “The drinky part away from seam.” 
15:20               Book day. Delivery of 6,000 books
17:30               TikTok tip for glitching captions.
18:59               Pool temps and making “push in the pool” videos this fall and winter.
21:30               Buckee’s “the world’s largest convenience store” experience.
25:30               Maggie’s plan to vlog again…
29:00               Dan and Shay on stage during “Everybody” at the Alliance Theatre.
34:40               Maggie’s friends Wholesom...


One of the best nights of Maggie’s life!
#57
10/05/2022

Show Notes:
00:00               Dan drops and does push-up for zoning out.
03:30               One of the best nights of Maggie’s life!
06:27               Mr. 305/Pitbull and Maggie’s search for bald caps.
18:38               Listener suggestion from Laura: Expanding to include a worldwide community.
19:15               Shay’s experience as a teenager living in Europe.
21:18               The unhealthy emotional roller coaster of social scrolling.
26:00              Listener question: Michael asks about finances. 
26:55              Maggie’s experience with money.
28:20              Maggie’s car repairs – Either $3000 or $80.
29:30              Taking coffee to the coffee shop.
30:15               Fraud charges on Maggie's credit card. 
33:35               Maggie’s new table that holds the broken printer.
35:00               Should we go to Anaheim every week?
38:49       ...


Finding the Love of your Life
#56
09/28/2022

Show Notes:
00:00   Dog park friendships for Dan and Spencer. (02:49 dog park pics)
03:35   Shay’s still alive, and that’s okay.
04:06   Maggie at the mechanic: continuing car saga. 
08:45   Dan and Shay visit Eddie and Morgan during “Smoke Season.”
11:50   Entitlement or Impatience?
17:05   Our phone addictions and intentions to change it.
22:14   “Fundamental attribution error” “The curse of knowledge” and “Decline-ism”
36:43   Listener question from Michael:  Do you think there’s only one love in life or do you believe it’s important to try out different relationships?
39:50   What you find when your friend Googles you! 
43:00   Our friend Andy and “ado...


Pauses, Pumpkins, and the Adventures of the Porch Knight
#55
09/21/2022

Show Notes:
0:00     Flea Market cover charges.
02:25   The Porch Knight Gets Banished.
07:40   Neighborly Shay and her pumpkin patch.
12:07   Maggie’s “something’s wrong” story surprise.
16:55   Listener question: Michael’s question to Dan: How do I “appear more grown-up” to be taken seriously? 
20:30   Mags: If you’re doing a good job, it’s not on you. 
24:45   Michael’s question for Mags – How to get in the habit of reading the Bible every day?
30:45   Mags: “If I just keep reading words, I’ll eventually finish chapters, and the book!
31:45   Speaker Tim Richardson talks about “the power of the pause.”
33:10   Magg...


A funny thing happened at the funeral.
#54
09/14/2022

Show Notes:
01:35​​Dressing for inside vs. outside.
03:12​​Working out at the Dog Pound without passing out.
07:02​​Purging and losing weight – from our stuff.
10:55​​Dan’s 1,000 catches a day routine.
12:40​​Mags ADR for her recent film.
16:50​​Maggie’s latest expression not ideal in all situations. Fire!
18:05​​Grandma joins the military at Uncle Teddy’s funeral.
21:38​​Mary Poppins strikes again.
22:55​​Still moving in and rearranging stuff so Dan can’t find it.
24:15​​Who knows Dad better – mom or Mags?
26:58​​Listener question from Rob: in applying to college; should he lower academic challenge for a better fit personally, or go for the mor...


Did we forget how to podcast?
#53
09/07/2022

Show Notes:
00:00   Mags changing hair color.
02:15   Dan’s habit of tossing family into the air.
03:49   Forgetting how to podcast.
06:00   The hiatus and Family Zoom calls.
09:30   Maggie’s blonde vs brunette theories.
15:40   Buying, selling and moving, oh my!
16:29   Maggie’s movie?
17:20   Writing a book takes longer than you’d think.
19:24   Maggie’s thoughts on writing a book.
21:55   Listener question from Teresa: What happened to Maggie going to LA for “a couple of months?”
25:27   What are you doing with your free time? Is it making you happy?
26:50   Discernment and 2nd chance relationships.
...


Season One Finale
#52
06/29/2022

Show Notes:
00:00​   Episode 52 and announcement about the podcast 01:00​   Have you seen the spoons? (Or, “The mystery of the silver where?”) 08:19​   Maggie’s crazy “Volcano Town” dream. Can you control dreams? 11:18​   How the podcast has affected family dynamics. 15:48​   Preview of musical Trading Places at the Alliance Theatre  directed by Kenny Leon, Book by Thomas Lennon and Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner (Note : “Ever After” was previewed at the Alliance Theatre in 2013 with Sierra Boggess as Danielle) 19:31​   Matt’s great.  Spontaneity and communication make things happen! 21:47​   Maggie’s date in Atlanta and everyone’s relationship challenges. 27:4  ​   Conversations with adult kids vs. when they were younger. 32:10​  ...


When Home Hits Differently
#51
06/22/2022

Show Notes: 01:19   You’re louder than you think! 03:43   Maggie’s birthday week. Reflecting on what to leave in the teen years and what she wants to become in her 20’s. 05:10   Jury Duty possibilities. 06:06   Eddie flew home to surprise Maggie for her birthday and visit our NC cabin one more time. 08:31   Home hits differently when you’re an adult. 13:40   Mags family birthday and Mitch. 15:11   The story of Motivation Point. 18:36   The Factory 21:58   Maggie’s project: The doors of your life.  25:20   Maggie discovers she a reader.  28:38   Audiobooks and neurodiversity.  40:12   Taking control of your sleep dreams. 42:04   Being comfortable recording content in public.  48:40   Temperatures rising! 49:26   Listener question from Justin...


You can break wind, but you can’t fix it.
#50
06/15/2022

Show Notes:  00:00   Podcasting before dashing to the airport! 02:15   Dan’s trip to LA: Groundlings show, moving Maggie into new apartment and pickleball. 08:34   What do you wear for Jury Duty?       09:36   Is it okay to crochet on a plane? 11:28   Stand-up night at Maggie’s new apt. 12:42   Maggie’s last podcast as a teenager. 14:03   Listener question from Tia about techniques to diffuse stress. 19:30   Mags and Dad pillow shopping in Home Goods. (tiktok video at 20:50) 22:13   Listener question from Arvind about their relationship on camera verses off camera. 30:48   Happy National Wind Day – June 15th

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Knocker Uppers and Mattress Testers
#49
06/08/2022

Show Notes: 02:33   Mags starts a book club. 06:45   Mags’ first podcast from her now apt. 11:54    Dan reaches the 7 gallon mark! Donating blood in dorm room? 18:30   Watching “Back to the Future” on the back of Paramount Studios. 19:10    Movie at the cemetery. 24:20   Is there a booger in my video? 25:30   Dan looses a tooth on stage and the speech goes on! 35:19   What we know about “Knocker Uppers.” 40:10   Cars, pillows and Shay zones out. 42:10   Delivery men may not be Professional Mattress Testers.

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Should You Leave Your Parents?
#48
05/31/2022

Show Notes:

00:00   Waking up in a panic!

02:56   Mags’ new bed frame attacks her. (How many times do we call it a headboard?!)

05:12   On set for a music video – friends with “backstories" and a “mystery artist” to be named later.

05:57   The Ikea experience!

07:18   3 actors and a chef assemble a bed frame – and Maggie gets yelled at a lot.

12:25   Maggie gets Jury Duty for her birthday?

18:57   Maggie’s alternate career choices, and first kiss on stage!

24:00   Groundlings show with Mindy Sterling directing!! 

25:38   Shooting a video in Boston at 5:20...


Will Dad be banned from TikTok?
#47
05/25/2022

Show Notes: 00:00   Maggie’s moving! 04:20   Dan and the dogs out of sorts with Shay gone. 05:18   Disc golf baskets growing in the backyard. 06:12   Maggie’s trust issues with learning to throw a frisbee. 08:06   The rising reputation of the “the pickle ball group.” 12:00   Dan’s weekly video turns soggy! 15:14   Have you ever had a moment where you suddenly had no idea what was going on? 16:23   Mags’ “stand up” birthday party. 19:03   THESCON bus tradition. 23:55   Listener question from Alissa – “How do you smile and keep a positive attitude during a hard season?” 30:14   Maggie’s crochet swimsuit. 31:40   Dan’s TikTok violation – and potential suspension! 37:11   Groundlings improv in LA. 42:59   Amazing Air Show at


Hobnobbing in We-Ho
#46
05/18/2022

Show Notes: 02:30​   Mags’ directing debut in her Target Ball TikTok . 05:07​   Dan getting up early and being weird.  06:30​    Segueing.  10:01​   Unicycling is a productive way to exercise. 11:34​   Mags’ game of singles – the sport, not relationships.​ 13:21   ​Hobnobbing and elbow tapping in We-Ho and No-Ho. 18:17​   Listener question from Zane: Do you have any suggestions on how to meet people in LA? 22:23​   Dan and Shay talk with Thomas Lennon, the Book writer of the new “Trading Places the Musical”  26:04​   Dogs are needy and Adventures in dumping 29:20​   Listener question from Michael: “Do you feel like your work doesn’t represent your faith and values?” 33:00​   Dog park confrontation. 35:10​   Speaking of sobriety… Mags saw...


Accidental Thievery
#45
05/11/2022

00:01   Dan saves the day! Or at least the earrings. 02:30   Mags steals a mug and might have to change her name to “Lindsay.” 07:32   Mags attends LA Kings party – food, skating, and surprise friends! 10:16   When Mags passed out at the ice skating rink. 14:07   The great mystery of why handwriting changes.   22:07   Mags’ crochet skills and secret project revealed! 28:17   Dad speaks at the incredible “Day of Excellence” in Rapid City, SD. 30:33   Listening to Backstage about the new Nick Cage movie. 42:06   Listener question from Natalie: "What are your thoughts on taking a gap year after high school before college?"
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Vomit on a Plane
#44
05/04/2022

Show Notes: 02:10   Dan just back from Canada (answer to #9 in Mags’  
              “Part 54 push in the pool” TikTok) 06:51   On the program with Canadian celeb Jessi Cruickshank. 08:04   The flight back was “messy.” 11:26    The maxi pad hack. 15:10    Mags watches the original “Psycho.” 18:08   Mindset is key to a happy, successful life. 19:08   Mags’ “reframing.” 25:35   Mags auditioning with dad… 27:19    New Nicholas Cage movie a/k/a “Nick Cage Movie” 29:40   Listener comment from Declan 30:42   Listener question from Emily about the deceptive 
              “If I get/do this, then I’ll be happy.” 32:56   Book recommendation “Stumbling on Happiness” by Daniel Gilbert. 35:28   Joy and happiness tied to identity. 40:55   The LA heat!!!! 43:04   Hitting poles and new car needs. 47:06   Dan’...


Is Everything Embarrassing?
#43
04/27/2022

Show Notes: 00:21   Mags and Dan attempt to read a text with the “proper tone.” 01:45   Mags considers doing stand-up. 04:11   Mags’ plan to NOT be a professional speaker. 10:44   The difficulty of Influencers branching into other media. 13:14   Willingness, Ability and moving through processes. 13:36   Mags and Dan’s different perspectives on hobbies and improvement. 18:10   Caraoke - Mags and Annie singing in a Starbucks parking lot. 19:35   Mags’ cracked windshield. 21:30   Dan’s story (inside another story) of installing a bridge in a park.     22:46   Dan’s broken windshield(s). 25:00   We love Canada! 25:53   Dan and Mags’ visit to the Canadian National Tower nearly made him late for a speech. 29:20   Mags asks Dad i...


Why Maggie Tried to Sleep in the Yard
#42
04/20/2022

Show Notes: 00:00​  Maggie logs on for the podcast “from LA” but walks in the studio in GA! 03:33​  Plane safety rules seem random. 05:10​  Dan still confused about Maggie’s arrival. 09:25​  Red eye’s are rough! (You know you’re tired when you want to just sleep in the yard!) 14:27​  Prepping for “push in the pool” TikToks 14:59​  Dan’s mastermind group and mentors in his life. 16:43​ The amazing Anne Hathaway. 22:32​ Surrounding yourself with an encouraging community. 23:46​ Eddie Coker and the unfortunate warm up word. 25:53​ Dan slams his pants in the trunk, and you’ll never believe what happens next! 29:32​ Listener update from Pirada.                                      T...


Fun Talk About Mortality
#41
04/13/2022

Show Notes: 02:40   When are you no longer “aspiring?” 08:06   About Mags and her Dad. 09:55   Who moved my glovebox button? 11:35    Partying with our Persian friends and Dan’s non-traditional dancing. 15:27   Mags, inspired by Is it Cake, attempts to bake an object.  19:16   Mags and Dad on getting along and fixing it when they don’t. 21:50   Dan’s “death countdown.”  23:44   More fun talk about mortality. 30:19   Maggie thinks she wants to get married. 30:50   When Dan met Shay’s dad. 31:50   Dan and Shay considering moving. 34:30   Listener question from Kyra – “How do you make a decision when both options are risky?”          37:19   Dan’s client who lives full-time in an Airstream with his family. Could you? 4...


Shay’s Leaving Dan
#40
04/06/2022

Show Notes: 02:55   Have you ever been in a Frat or eaten farts? 04:00   Mags’ Sorority was a Fraternity. 08:24   Stop telling other people’s story. Good gossip and Lashon hara. 12:45   Dan was reading Will Smith’s book before “the incident.”     17:15   Shay leaving Dan… 21:16   Listener comment from Teresa – Thanks Eddie, for talking about repairing broken relationships. 22:15   The “content making” slump. 23:55   Mags falls for pickle ball. 28:35   Regular honeymoons with Tom Cruise (29:57) 32:42   Dan doesn’t dislike Mitch – I swear! 35:24   Listener question from Emily: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?  Mags (35:38) Shay (37:06)  Dan (38:50) 42:10   How long do you think filming an episode of “New Girl” actually takes?
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How to Crowd Surf With Your Dad
#39
03/30/2022

Show Notes: 01:20   Tak’s packing system: Remember or forget it! 02:28   Maggie’s phone on the fritz. Will she lose all her content? 08:07   Eddie’s PS5 mysteriously disappears at FEDEX. 10:00   Eddie gets parents into VR gaming. 14:55   Mag in the mosh pit of Aidan Bissett and Claire Rosinkranz concert. 17:13   Mags does beach clean-up at Santa Monica. 18:20   Dan relocates trash to a different pile. 23:21   Mags and friends become accidental “extras” in tennis video shoot. 25:05   Eddie and Dad bond during father/son crowd-surfing. 28:35   Eddie’s least favorite podcast edit. 30:30   Maggie performs Harry Potter impersonations to the wrong audience. 31:50   Listener Aim learning English from watching the podcast. 34:15   Dan...


Mags’ Crush on Brother’s Bestfriend
#38
03/23/2022


Show Notes: 00:00   Mags’ backstory on her back crashing TikTok. 04:11   The one and only DT, not SC or TC 05:35   Sleeping in cars is an act of trust. Shay trusts no one! 12:20   Sailing with seals in SanDiego. 15:25   Mom and Dad on piloting planes – very different experiences. 19:00   Eddie’s leaving us for CA after the next podcast. 20:12   Dan challenged to splits contest by 8 year-old gymnast. It didn’t go well. 23:25   Listener question from Benji: How have you recovered and reconciled from the worst mistakes of your life? 31:15   Dan on Irreversibility – accepting what can’t be undone. 32:22   Mags confesses crush on Eddie’s childhood best friend. 3...


Family Pong and Universal Studios
#37
03/16/2022

Show Notes: 00:00   Weird Al Yankovic 02:50   Family staying in Mags’ studio apt. 06:05   Playdate for parents. 11:15   Family Water Pong. 18:54   Maggie’s loyalty and mom-ishness. 25:10   Dan’s missed communication. 28:07   Dan’s toy box at Heath and Mariah’s. 30:30   Don’t juggle knives, but here’s how to learn. 32:40   Thurmons at Universal Studios Hollywood! 55:08   Mags guest hosted SIRIUS XM – Hits One Verified.
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