Create Good Stories
We all have a life story, and these stories are created daily, monthly, yearly, and over a lifetime. This podcast explores how we can intentionally shape, construct, and ultimately create good life stories. Each episode begins with Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, sharing stories from their upbringing. After their (sometimes lively) banter, Tal conducts in-depth interviews. Season 1 focuses on a diverse group of dads and the unique ways they connect with their children. The conversations in season 1 are inspired by Tal’s book, Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children.
#53 What I’ve Learned from a Season of Exploring Outer and Inner Landscapes
As Season Two of Create Good Stories comes to a close, Tal reflects on the lessons learned from exploring the landscapes around us—and the ways these outer landscapes can illuminate the inner landscapes of our hearts and minds.
Throughout the season, Tal has explored how the natural world can become a powerful and wise teacher, inviting us to look more deeply at ourselves, embrace change, and discover new meaning in the beauty and complexity of life.
In this closing episode, he shares some of his key takeaways from the season and reflects on how pa...
#52 Live from a Mountaintop: Tal’s Closing Reflections from the 2026 Flims Forum
In Episode 52, we hear Tal’s closing reflections from the 2026 Flims Forum, recorded live from the "Cassons" mountaintop above Flims. Tal shares two of his favorite poems by Rainer Maria Rilke and Mary Oliver, weaving their messages into the Forum’s theme of beautifying our inner landscapes.
A special acknowledgment goes to the poet David Whyte, who first introduced Tal to the beautiful connection between these two poems and the invitation to move toward the element where we truly belong. These insights were inspired by Whyte’s wonderful audiobook, Midlife and the Great Unknown: Finding Courag...
#51 Live from the 2026 Flims Forum: Keynote Address on Reorder in the Second Half of Life with Linda & Richard Eyre
In this episode, Linda and Richard Eyre deliver the keynote address at the Flims Forum 2026, exploring the theme of “reorder” in the second half of life. Through thoughtful reflections and questions from the audience, they challenge some of the first-half-of-life priorities of ownership, independence, and control, offering new perspectives on how we might approach the second half of life with greater wisdom and purpose. Tune in for their thought-provoking insights on these topics and much more!
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#50: Recap of the 2026 Flims Forum
If you are curious about the Flims Forum, this episode is for you! In Episode 50, Tal is joined by his sister, Saren Eyre Loosli, and his parents, Linda and Richard Eyre, as they recap the Flims Forum—a three-day gathering focused on the outer landscapes of the Swiss Alps near Flims and the inner landscapes of our hearts and minds.
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#49 Encore: Crossover Episode — In the Arena with the Eyre Sisters: Shadow Work
As Tal prepares the final details for the 2026 Flims Forum, enjoy this encore episode from Season One of Create Good Stories, featuring Tal’s sisters, Shawni and Saydi, and the important topic of Shadow Work.
This was one of Tal’s favorite episodes from Season One because it explores a topic that he believes we don’t look at nearly enough: the parts of ourselves we would sometimes rather not see. Tal believes that doing this difficult inner work is key to living a full and meaningful life.
In this c...
#48: How Can the Landscapes Around Us Change Us?
In this episode, Tal shares how the landscapes around him have changed him and become a part of the way he thinks. He then invites listeners to connect with the landscapes around them and allow the earth surrounding them to transform and beautify their own inner landscapes of the mind and heart.
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#47 Overview and Vision of the Flims Forum: Oct. 1-3, 2026
In this episode, Tal gives an overview of the Flims Forum and shares how the three-day experience is designed around what Richard Rohr calls the Wisdom Pattern: moving from order to disorder to reorder.
There will be time to reflect on our own inner landscapes while immersed in the remarkable landscape of Flims. A wonderful group of speakers will help illuminate different ways of looking within and beginning the process of integrating the various parts of our inner landscapes.
And we’ll do all of this while taking in the breathtaking Sw...
#46 The Landscapes of Iceland and Switzerland
In this episode, Tal shares his experience of visiting Iceland this summer during a layover on his way back to Switzerland from the United States. He reflects on the differences and similarities between the Icelandic and Swiss landscapes and what these remarkable places can teach us.
Tal also invites listeners to consider joining the Flims Forum, happening October 1–3, 2026, which explores the theme of outer and inner landscapes. The Forum is almost full, but there are still a few spots open.
Visit TalEyre.com to learn more.
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#45 Bree Fotheringham on Landscape and Classical Music
In this episode, Tal talks with Bree Fotheringham, an American violinist and passionate advocate for bringing classical music to new audiences.
First, we get to know Bree and hear her story, including her involvement as Founder and Artistic Director of the Salt Lake Chamber Orchestra (SLCO), an ensemble dedicated to bringing exceptional classical music to Utah through fresh and engaging performance experiences designed for a 21st-century audience.
The SLCO’s most recent concert was themed “Landscape,” and Bree explains why. From there, Tal and Bree explore the fascinating intersection of ...
#44 Jonah Eyre: Life on Blakely Island, Washington
This episode is all about Jonah’s life on Blakeley Island, part of the San Juan Islands in northwestern Washington. Tal begins by sharing how his time with his brother Jonah this summer shifted his perspective. Then Jonah’s daughter, Poem, and Tal’s daughter, Annina, share a little about their experience together on the island.
Tal then asks Jonah a series of questions to better understand how the unique lifestyle he has created with his wife, Aja, has evolved. They talk about the ways Jonah challenges himself, his views on consumerism and pain, and the inner landsc...
#43 Oregon Camping — From the Kids’ Perspective!
In this episode, Tal passes the microphone to the kids (and young adults) at the campsite to hear about their Oregon camping experience from their perspective!
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#42 From Our Tent: Oregon 2026 Recap with Eli & Noah
In this episode, Tal, Eli, and Noah recount their 2026 Oregon camping experience. Now in their twelfth year of making the trip, they share how the tradition is evolving and the logistics of pulling it off. They also discuss how they try to include just enough safety to avoid major injuries while leaving enough adventure for kids to feel free to learn, grow, and try new things. Along the way, they share stories and lessons from another memorable Oregon adventure.
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#41 Eyre Reunion Recap: "You Are a Star"
In this episode, Tal shares his highlights from the 2026 Eyre Family Reunion at Bear Lake, Idaho. This year, Tal experienced the reunion from a new perspective and reflects on meaningful moments with family throughout the week. Tal also looks ahead to upcoming episodes covering the Oregon camping trip and his visit to see his brother Jonah and his family on Blakely Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington.
Here is the link to a blog post from Tal's sister Shawni about the Eyre Reunion 2026: https://71toes.com/family-reunion-planning-you-are-a-star/
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In this episode, Tal and Eli go back and forth sharing their favorite memes, viral videos, and summer movies. To wrap things up, they dive into a conversation about Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, with Eli offering the perspective of someone who lives in New York and has experienced the excitement surrounding the team firsthand.
Show Notes:
"That Thing Will Get You Killed" – The Bumper Jack Video
https://youtu.be/FvbZKztjwsE?si=bbIcR5RxkdSaWHRY
"Real Nice, Clark" – National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
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#39 Guided Fitness & Sauna Experiences with Eli in NYC
In this episode, Tal and Eli discuss the guided experiences they recently enjoyed in New York City, including a guided fitness class and a sauna and cold plunge experience. They explore how these shared experiences create meaningful human connection, encourage personal growth, and offer a refreshing break from our increasingly screen-filled lives.
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#38 Semi-Grumpy Dads Traveling with Credit Card Benefits
In this episode, Tal sits down with his brother, Eli, to talk about their trip from New York City to Salt Lake City with four children in tow. They discuss the highs and lows of traveling with kids, admit that grumpy dads are a real thing, and share how they worked through those moments. They also talk about how making the most of their credit card travel benefits helped make the journey more enjoyable.
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#37 Rilke Teaches Us to Love Life's Questions
In this short episode, Tal reflects on one of Rainer Maria Rilke's most enduring passages from Letters to a Young Poet. Rather than rushing to resolve every uncertainty, Rilke invites us to be patient, to love the questions we carry, and to trust that some answers can only be discovered through the experience of living. Tal explores how embracing life's unanswered questions—with curiosity, courage, and openness—can lead to greater peace, perspective, and hope as we gradually grow into the answers we seek.
The episode centers on this timeless passage from Letters to a Young Poet:
"B...#36 Two Poems To Help Us Think Differently About Failure and Darkness
In this episode, Tal reads a poem by Antonio Machado on failure and follows it with Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower. Together, these two poems invite us to think differently about failure, darkness, and the difficult seasons of life.
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#35 How a "Summer Deal" with Your Child Can Improve Your Summer Landscape
In this episode, Tal shares how he is creating a "summer deal" with his 14-year-old daughter to help her learn, grow, and develop over the summer. It’s a tradition that Tal’s dad practiced with him and his siblings while they were growing up, and now Tal is carrying that tradition forward with his own daughter. If you're looking for a practical way to help your children become more engaged in their own growth, more proactive, and more self-driven this summer, this episode is for you.
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#34 Jung on the Second Half of Life, Rilke on Transformation
This episode begins with Tal sharing a quote from Carl Jung on how we should not approach the second half of life. He then pairs Jung’s insight with the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, who offers a different path: letting go of the now-clumsy ways of the first half of life and moving toward what we love and the place where we truly belong.
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#33: Clown Culture and the Wisdom of William Wordsworth
This episode features a fun exchange between Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, on the steep decline of clown culture. Tal then shares one of his favorite passages from William Wordsworth, written when the poet was just 18 years old as he returned home at dawn from a social gathering in England's Lake District. Inspired by Wordsworth's reflections, Tal explores the role of landscape, elevation, beauty, and calling in shaping a meaningful life.
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#32 Encore: Dad Mode Launch – Eli Interviews Tal About Dad Mode (Live)
This encore episode from Season One features the live Dad Mode launch in Provo, Utah. Eli Eyre interviews his brother Tal Eyre about Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children.
With Father’s Day just around the corner, Dad Mode is available at a special 40% discount.
Get your copy here: Dad Mode
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#31 What Do You Love?
This episode begins with Tal sharing a few lines from one of his favorite poems, “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. He uses the poem to introduce the question of what we truly love, and how we can make more space for those things in everyday life.
Tal shares his own love for exploring the landscapes of Switzerland, especially the forest around his mountain hut. He then invites listeners to reflect on what they love and to consider how they might spend more time with those people, places, and practices.
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#30 Richard Eyre on His New Book, The Grandparenting Blueprint
In this episode, Tal sits down with his dad to talk about his new book, The Grandparenting Blueprint. Together, they explore the changing landscape of multi-generational families and the growing role grandparents can play in the lives of their children and grandchildren.
Whether you’re a grandparent yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift for one, The Grandparenting Blueprint is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold online.
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#29 Linda Eyre on Dreams, Energy, and Life Landscapes
In this episode, Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, introduce their mother, Linda Eyre. Tal then interviews his mom about her "wild" dreams, where she gets her energy, and her life landscapes. What shines through is the depth of her soul and her perspective on work and gratitude.
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#28 Rethinking Our Current Life Landscapes
In this episode, Tal reflects on the winter solstice of December 2025 and the documentary The Last Dance. His story reminds us to celebrate each season of life, let it go when the time comes, and embrace the new landscapes ahead.
For Tal, that means releasing the parenting habits of his daughter’s first 12 years and learning new ways to connect with her as a teenager.
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#27 Navigating the Dark Landscapes of Our Lives
This episode goes dark. Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, discuss the role of darkness in our lives in an effort to become more comfortable in the dark. A powerful poem by Rainer Maria Rilke offers a fresh perspective on making sense of that darkness. Join us as we step into this rich and thought-provoking topic.
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#26 Todd Marchant on Creation, with a Warm-Up of Brother Banter
In this episode, Tal sits down with Todd Marchant to talk about how he built Be Whole Do Good from the ground up and what the creation process really looked like along the way. They also reflect on how Tal got to be part of that journey by helping create some of the content videos for the company. Before the interview, Eli, Noah, and Tal introduce the topic in their usual brother-banter style, sharing their own thoughts on creation and what it means to live in a more creative mode.
Show Notes:
Todd’s company, Be...
#25 Noah Riley on Family Life in NYC’s Urban Landscape
The episode begins with a little brother banter from Eli, Noah, and Tal as they share how they know Noah Riley and his family. Then Tal interviews Noah Riley on a range of topics, including what it’s like to raise a family in NYC, the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city that never sleeps, the Enneagram and how it can support long-term relationships, and the influence of urban and rural landscapes. To end the interview, Noah Riley shares why birdwatching is such a meaningful pastime for him.
Show Notes:
Explore the music of...
#24 Brother Banter on Secondhand Finds and an Introduction to the Theme of Landscapes
Join Eli, Noah, and Tal as they talk about the joy of discovering great secondhand finds. Then they introduce the year’s theme, landscapes, exploring the unique setting of Flims, Switzerland, and how outer landscapes can reflect our inner ones.
Show Notes
Resonance – Tuning Fork Demonstration
Watch the short video on resonance using tuning forks:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=with+tuning+forks+resonance
Neuroplasticity – “Rewiring” vs. Landscape
Read the essay on why the brain may be better understood as a landscape rather than something rewired:
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#23 Season 2 Trailer: Landscapes
Season two of Create Good Stories explores how the landscapes around us can shape the landscapes within us. Join Tal, his brothers, and their guests as they reflect on place, purpose, and how we can shape our lives toward better stories.
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#22 Fireside Chat at Oregon Campsite with Jonah, Eli, Noah, and Tal
Episode 22 was recorded at the tail end of our Oregon camping tradition. It features some brotherhood banter and a heartfelt challenge: relive some of your best childhood memories with your kids.
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#21 Adam Anderson on Organization Design and Family Design
In this episode, Tal sits down with Adam Anderson to explore how he brings his expertise in organizational design into his family life. As a father of five, Adam shares profound insights on how all dads — and parents in general — can intentionally shape their daily family experiences. By focusing on thoughtful design, he shows how we can create better outcomes at home and foster stronger, more purposeful connections.
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#20 Noah Eyre on Prioritizing Relationships Over Work
Episode 20: Eli and Tal sit down with Noah to explore how he puts life — especially family relationships and friendships — before work.
Noah shares his guiding priorities and opens up about his family life, including his experience as a father of six. He also talks about his startup, Alegra Learning, and how it aligns with his values. Through his stories, Noah reveals how he's intentionally creating meaningful connections both at home and in his work.
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#19 Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey: Eyre Brothers Approved
In this episode, Noah, Eli, Jonah, and Tal kick back and share one of their favorite pastimes: laughing together over Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. Join them as they recount some of their favorites in this lighthearted (and short) episode dedicated entirely to these hilarious gems. Enjoy!
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#18 Jonah Eyre on Teaching Your Children to Work
In this episode, Noah, Eli, and Tal talk with Jonah about his unique approach to parenting.
Jonah shares how he teaches his kids to work hard, learn by doing, and take responsibility for themselves. He talks about their adventurous family lifestyle—kite surfing, running cars on "used cooking oil", and hunting for their own food.
We get a real look at how Jonah and his wife Aja focus on independence, sustainability, and staying curious as a family.
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#17 Iceland Adventures with Dad and Brothers
In this episode, Tal is joined by his brothers—Noah, Eli, and Jonah—for a lively conversation about their recent trip to Iceland.
They share how the adventure came together, reflect on memorable moments, and dive into what made the experience meaningful. Along the way, expect plenty of laughs and sibling banter.
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#16 Raising Creators: Glen Nelson on Cultivating Art at Home
Eli and Tal have a fascinating conversation with Glen Nelson about how dads—and parents in general—can foster a love for creating and appreciating art at home. Glen Nelson is an American poet, librettist, publisher, writer, and ghostwriter of several New York Times bestselling nonfiction books. We’re confident that every listener will come away from this inspiring discussion with Glen Nelson equipped with concrete ideas for encouraging art in your home.
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#15 Oregon Camping Tradition, and Getting Through to Teenagers
Join Eli and Tal in this spirited and insightful episode as they explore:
1. The Psychology of the 2025 NBA Finals
They break down what’s really going on in the minds of players on the biggest stage in basketball. Is it just talent—or is mental game everything at this level?
2. Why “Oregondo” Is Everyone’s Favorite
The annual camping trip that’s become a rite of passage. What makes it so unforgettable? Ritual, laughter, shared discomfort, and the magic of doing nothing together on purpose.
3. Getting Through to Your Teen
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#14 Know Your Ancestors with Megan Hillyer
In this episode, Tal interviews Megan Hillyer about the power of knowing our ancestors. They explore how understanding the stories of those who came before us can foster resilience, identity, and strength. Megan shares practical tips for uncovering and connecting with your family history — revealing how looking backward can empower us to move forward with greater purpose and confidence.
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