40ish
By Jason Valade
40ishMay 12, 2019
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Demian Ross ~ Digital Nomad and his Road to 1000
We were honored to have Demian Ross @demianross on and things got real. He shared the twists and turns his life has taken, how he had used adversity to drive him towards his goals, and a true insight into the world of a digital nomad.
May 12, 201901:00:37
Content Creation with Kevin Nether - The Tech Ninja!
Kevin Nether (@techninjaspeaks) joins the crew and helps give some insight to the world of content creation, balancing different priorities, and how all that glorious tech influences his life. And, as a fellow Michigander, it was confirmed that he is a solid guy!
May 07, 201957:10
Get Planting with Matt Freeman
Matt Freeman has been a sales rep 21 years for Ball Seed Company of W Chicago, which is a 110 yr old family business, 3rd generation and the largest distributor of annuals/ perennials / other greenhouse needs to commercial greenhouses.
Previously worked in Chicago in commercial landscape.
May 01, 201955:51
Roast Master Seth Chapman of Water Street Coffee - Part I
This is a good one! Seth Chapman is the Roast Master for Water Street Coffee in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Seth is responsible for sourcing and roasting coffee for Water Street, as well as quality control, roast profile development, and many other coffee and tea-driven projects. He is a certified Q Grader, and has just returned form an origin trip to Costa Rica earlier this month.
Apr 24, 201901:02:26
Fighting Through with Deputy Sheriff / MMA Beast John Darling
John Darling (https://www.instagram.com/icecoldathlete/) hops in the podcast to chat about the challenges facing officers in our modern world, the training and fighting involved in MMA and a story or two about past guest Rich Austin @riaustin27
Apr 19, 201901:05:51
Digital Marketing 'n stuff with Jeff Julian
Jeff Julian (@jjulian @Entmktr) CEO with Squared Digital helps the guys to discover how marketing, advertising, and PR are the same but different.... but the same... sort of. He shares insights on how to reach specific customers and for the love of everything, do NOT drink kombucha.... (the joke that will not die).
Apr 05, 201959:32
Kalamazoo legend Judy Sarkozy of Sarkozy Bakery
Jason and Jon had the pleasure (absolute pleasure) of speaking with Kalamazoo legend Judy Sarkozy of Sarkozy Bakery. The conversation ranged from her beginnings. her heartfelt connection to Kalamazoo, the early connection to Bell's Beer and how Jason wouldn't stop asking about Italian bread. A truly fun episode!
Mar 21, 201943:01
Dennis Mollan of Pro Tone Pedals
Welp......Dennis Mollan of Pro Tone Pedals swears a lot, chats up branding and more. And honestly... it is all about knobs. protonepedals.com/
Mar 08, 201956:33
Ride the Wave with Keith Stixx of Tsunami Cables
Keith joins the crew to chat about his company's origins, his thoughts on the music industry and personal/professional branding. Oh, and Moody likes his pink wankers. tsunamicables.com/
Feb 27, 201959:09
Brewing Greatness with OneWell's Chris O'Neill
Chris O'Neill, the owner of OneWell Brewing, joined the crew to chat up craft beer, drinking local, growing into a Kalamazoo institution (my words) and Effing Pumpkin Ale... Seriously, if you like beer, fun times and killer food, consider a visit to www.onewellbrewing.com/
Feb 21, 201901:05:06
Brick by Brick with Lego Education Master Trainer Kelly Reddin
Kelly Reddin, Master Trainer with Lego Education, stops by the podcast to chat about the power of play, STEM learning and the creativity of thinking outside the box. Oh, and bricks..... we talk about bricks.
Feb 13, 201953:51
Being (sort of) Bi-coastal with Paul Hegedus
Paul Hegedus (longtime friend, investment dude and Wing Tsun Kung Fu instructor) join the guys for some insight into living in Boston and San Fransisco.
Feb 07, 201901:01:11
Grab Bag VII
The description is NOT descriptive. 4 guys + 4 secret questions = well..... this episode. Welcome in Jason, Jon, Lance, and Andy!
Jan 22, 201958:06
For Voice Over go with JO: Josiah Bildner
Voice Over artist Josiah Bildner joins the crew ( josiahvoiceover.weebly.com/ ) and hilarity ensues. We discuss how one gets started in voice-over, the roots of his acting, and stuff coming at you SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!
Jan 16, 201946:59
“Keep on truckin'" with OTR truck driver Kari Bulkley
40ish welcomes Kari Bulkley, a former tech company employee who followed his lifelong dream to become a trucker. Kari shares the process one takes to become a driver, some interesting things he has learned and how to safely navigate the road as a pesky '4-wheeler".
Jan 09, 201959:20
2018 Our Podcast Year in Review
Wow...what a year! 2018 saw 40ish grow from a few listeners a week to averaging over 100 per episode and growing! In fact, we just surpassed 5000 downloads! Jason, Jon, and Lance look back on the year that was in our podcasting journey. What have we learned, what can we do to improve and what is next! Podcast40ish@gmail.com
Jan 04, 201932:41
Access to Justice with Elizabeth Dick - The Oklahoma Internet Lawyer
Longtime friend and lawyer (and math teacher... and former cellist) Elizabeth Dick of theoklahomainternetlawyer.com joins us to talk about family law, the evolution of being called to do good in the world and why her O I L logo works!
Dec 18, 201855:44
Rise: Developing Tomorrow’s Women Athletes ... with Kevin Harvey
We welcome in Kevin Harvey (the brains behind https://rise-wrestling.com/) to talk about women's wrestling (and all it entails), how partnerships work and mini trip down memory lane to Kalamazoo, MI
Dec 10, 201859:06
Over My Head with Jessie O'Donnell (Working Title: Rochambeau)
The crew is privileged to welcome in Jessie O'Donnell for some frank talk about height challenges, her upcoming blog project and why DnD is still relevant...
Dec 05, 201801:02:09
Tool Time with Habitat for Humanity's Tom Tishler
Talk about alliteration in the title! Tom joins the guys and gives us some amazing insight into Habitat and how they serve our community and others. He also guides us through some basic homeowner style tools and repairs.
Nov 28, 201855:57
Getting hungry with Jersey Giant's Ken Slocum
We welcome in Ken Slocum of Jersey Giant Subs and he shares the history of his family's business, how he gives back to his community and reveals that Towne Club still exists...
Nov 21, 201857:16
The Guys Catch Up
Jason, Jon, & Lance take a break from the norm and just chat with each other about stuff. Like the half marathon that Lance is embarking on OR Jon informing us both what makes a good parent and seeing GWAR live and Jason recalls some of his favorite guests of the past year and shares how you could be involved! @jay2thavee @monjoody @a_bear920 podcast40ish@gmail.com
Nov 17, 201838:49
Math, Math, Poutine, Marshmallow Guns and Math with Hedge
Shauna Hedgepeth, colloquially known as Hedge (@approx_normal on Twitter) joins the podcast to chat about math, midlife crisis, basic skills everyone needs to know.... and why she cannot say poutine...
Nov 07, 201854:24
40th Episode Spectacular!!! with special guest Mrs. Hebert!
Nearly the ENTIRE IBC Posse stops by for this special episode with our #1 fan (and keeper of the basement) Mrs. Hebert! Join Jason, Moody, Lance, Tucker, Burow, and Conrad for this whimsical look back at that haven of fun (Lance's Basement) and basically... well... its an hour long laugh track!
Oct 31, 201801:01:56
Buy or Sell Your Nest with the Best - Patrick Bird of Berkshire Hathaway
Realtor Patrick Bird ( https://t.co/Da0ONVCyWt ) joins the guys to talk about all that Kalamazoo has to offer in terms of buying or selling your house, what you should focus on when looking to sell, and whether or not Jason was a good teacher in his district while Patrick was his Superintendent. Spoiler: He was. Take THAT Moody!
Oct 17, 201801:03:11
The Psychology of Business with Rich Austin
The guys welcome in Rich Austin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/riaustin1/) of Sandler Training to talk about having tough business conversations, the how and why to have honest conversations, and the realization that there is an amazing Chicago pizza joint that the crew hasn't been to!
Oct 09, 201846:43
Bonus Episode! Grab Bag VI (or 6 for those not in 5th grade)
The team hosts a Grab Bag episode and topics are vast. Jason, Lance, Jon and Andy pose a few questions to each other and we discuss a few topics including, altruism, problems, hobbies and more. Unsurprisingly, Jon says a few inappropriate things, which causes Jason to cower.
Oct 04, 201859:27
Being Social with Ryan Pena!
The crew welcomes Ryan Pena (@iRyanPena) of @BeTheMatch to chat about the highs/lows of being social. We chat about his experiences, lemons, and how human social media can be.
Sep 28, 201801:02:24
Talking Educational Tech and stuff with Andy Losik
The guys welcome in STEM teacher extraordinaire Andy Losik ( @mrlosik ) to talk tech, the lack of children's creativity and alternative skill sets. Testing out a new recording software...how is the sound quality?
Sep 26, 201801:03:40
BBQ Galore with John Mahlstedt of Johnny Barbecue
The guys welcome in John Mahlstedt (@jdmahlstedt) teacher extraordinaire and proprietor of Johnny Barbecue (@johnny_barbecue) in NoCal. They discuss....well.... barbecue...... and other things.... but barbecue seemed to be a theme...
Sep 12, 201855:47
Beer, Photos and The Promise with special guest Fritz Klug!
The guys are joined by a special guest, Fritz Klug, who shared beer knowledge, his experience with the Kalamazoo Promise and his new photography project www.pocketcamera.net/
Sep 05, 201801:00:14
Vidiyah Gamez with Jen Tonon
Jason, Jon and Lance welcome in Jen Tonon (gamer/musician/badass) to chat about gaming (both classic and current) and where she sees the state of gaming today.... or something like that. Hilarity ensued all the way to the very end. SPOILER: Stay until the end.
Aug 29, 201801:03:56
The Evolution of Friendship
We get deep.... and laugh.... and Jason gets a little too much airtime..... but since he is typing this, he will let that slide. Jason is joined by Jon, Lance and Andy... but plenty of people get the nod.
Aug 24, 201801:01:36
What have the guys been up to and a little 4th of July
Jason, Lance, and Jon talk about where they have been this past week (Lance consuming craft beer in North Carolina and Jon gigging with https://www.alexxcalise.net/) and how they had spent and may spend their upcoming 4th of July holiday. twitter.com/Podcast40ish twitter.com/monjoody
Jul 03, 201850:08
Road Trips (with a Special Guest)
Wow... lots o' folks in this one.... Jason, Lance, Josh, Andy, Andrew, and Matt chat about road trips as kids, road trips in the adult world, and a little trip in 1997 to Wittenberg U.
Jun 20, 201853:08
Remember when...?
Jason, Jon and Andy dig deep in the memory banks and recall several funny, and disturbingly specific, stories about each other. Many, MANY laughs were had by all! THink you have a topic for an upcoming episode? Share it with us by calling into our show on Anchor OR hit us up on Twitter twitter.com/Podcast40ish
Jun 06, 201801:01:03
Freshman Year (with Special Guest!)
Jason and Lance hold down the fort and welcome in the one, the only Eric "Flea" Falker to the podcast. The magical years of 1990-1991 are chatted about with memories ranging from sports to classes... to a going away party as Eric left us after one year. Join the conversation on Twitter at twitter.com/Podcast40ish
May 30, 201849:40
Teachers of Waverly High School (1991-1995)
Jason, Moody (Jon), Lance, and Burow (Andrew to the rest of you) chat abolut their fondest teacher memories. Who influenced us, who was the most memorable.... and who... well.... you will just have to liosten!
May 02, 201851:20
The IBC Posse Origin Story...with ANOTHER Special Guest!
Jason, Andy, Lance, and Jon welcome in a true OG Andrew Burow to share how the posse came to be, why it exists, and what makes it still important to us to this day!
Apr 27, 201854:44
Marching Band... with Special Guest!
Jason, Jon and Lance welcome in Josh Holmberg (Waverly High School 1994) to chat up all things... well, most things, marching band. The challenegs, the lessons, the ear canal toothpaste (it was a thing, just listen).
Apr 16, 201801:00:30
Jobby Jobs
The guys chat about jobs they've had throughout their entire lives. Everything from the forgettable high school roles to various interactions they've had with other jobs throughout their careers. This is truly where we learned things have changed and that Andy is a destructive force with former jobs......
Feb 14, 201852:23