Mags & Dad's Wholesome Chaos
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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).
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So long for now…
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
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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
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!
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”?
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!
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
Show Notes:
01:35Dressing for inside vs. outside.
03:12Working out at the Dog Pound without passing out.
07:02Purging and losing weight – from our stuff.
10:55Dan’s 1,000 catches a day routine.
12:40Mags ADR for her recent film.
16:50Maggie’s latest expression not ideal in all situations. Fire!
18:05Grandma joins the military at Uncle Teddy’s funeral.
21:38Mary Poppins strikes again.
22:55Still moving in and rearranging stuff so Dan can’t find it.
24:15Who knows Dad better – mom or Mags?
26:58Listener 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?
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.
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Season One Finale
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
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.
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Family Pong and Universal Studios
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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