Jealous Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Jealous Podcast is a conversational interview-based show that explores jealously’s hidden desires. Professional storyteller and marketing solutions queen, host Mackenzie Eddie ditches the comparisons and uncovers the beauty of turning jealousy into motivation. On the Jealous Podcast, you can expect raw and honest conversations with inspiring Iowans to encourage you to take the next step to create a life you love.
In this episode, Mackenzie and Shelby are sharing what is next for the Jealous Podcast and sharing what is next for them in the podcast space.
As humans, we know all too well how change can feel scary at times. Recently we’ve been allowing ourselves to embrace change in the pursuit of business growth. Specifically, when it comes to our greater purpose of why we do what we do; for those who are experiencing something similar know that we’re here cheering for you.
The Jealous Podcast is one of those shows that attracts greatness. Bringing on individuals to share their incredible stories as it uncovers the beauty of turning jealousy into motivation. And that’s something that’s never going to change.
Ready to hear what we have in store for 2023? Click play!
The first time we officially met Abbi Gibson she brought us cheese, which instantly converted us into curd turds. But prior to our cheese board lesson, we were FASCINATED by her side hustle and how she’s effortlessly educating her audience on a simple art form to turn the fast pace of life down a little bit.
Abbi founded One Board Gal, a cheese education brand that focuses on charcuterie board tips, food styling, and entertaining inspiration. One Board Gal clearly sits at the intersection of tapas, teaching, and togetherness and her pandemic passion project turned into something she could never have imagined.
Listen as she answers how she revolutionized the way you look at cheese and how one board brings people together.
We break down how she went from knowing nothing about starting a small business to creating business growth plans powered by cheese while simultaneously working her 9-5.
Take our curd for it and click play now!
Not sure what to do in your career next? Karri Rose feels you.She left her dream job at AVEDA to stay true to who she was but she was still left scared, heartbroken, and confused.
But she made it out on the other side…
Karri developed her new dream of Rose Farm which is 25 acres of perseverance, passion, and pollen where she gifts people the experience of taking a sabbatical from life.
Trust us when we say you will leave this episode feeling inspired and speaking with a little Arkansas twang.
So without further ado, click play now!
You guys, we’re SO excited for today’s episode with Patrick Graham, a commercial real estate associate who lives a double life as a race car driver.
For over 30 years, he has followed his passion of competitive racing while balancing a growing career in commercial real estate… and recently getting into race car announcing.
That’s right people, he wears a lot of different types of suits!Through the years, Patrick has found parallels from business suit to racing suit through marketing efforts and you are going to LOVE the racing insights he shares in this conversation.
In this interview, Patrick, Mark, and Mackenzie discuss:
- How to find time for all of your passions
- How to carry over skillsets into various industries
- Why comradery is so important in growing the sport
- The unwritten rule with race car drivers
…and more.>>We hope this incredible conversation with Patrick inspires you to pursuit your passions and to treat people the way you want to be treated.<<
Start your engines and click play now!
We couldn’t be MORE excited to have Mackenzie back on the podcast. We’re about to find out if podcasting is like riding a bike!
For her first episode back from maternity leave, Shelby is diving into an Ask Mackenzie Anything!
The Mackenzie that is sitting with us in this conversation is a different Mackenzie that was sitting here three months ago.
Shelby and Mackenzie catch up on:
- The biggest surprise of her life
- What being a girl mom has taught her so far
- How to create boundaries while working from home
- What goals she is working towards next
- and a whole lot more!
Ready to dive in? Click play now!
Have you been affected by breast cancer? Are you bringing out the pink this month to raise awareness? Looking for ways you can support finding the cure?
If so, this episode is guaranteed to INSPIRE you.
Al’s mother battled breast cancer while he was growing up and they were warned about complications that had the possibility of happening later on in her life…
At 20 years old, he received a phone call from his brother telling him that their mother was in the ICU and they needed to get up to Rochester now because she wasn’t going to make it through the day.
Before she passed away that day, Al left her with a promise from the ICU that we can’t wait for you to hear about today.
Ready to hear the journey of Al’s life from that moment on? Click play now!
If you are wanting to be a part of finding the cure to breast cancer, you should TOTALLY buy Al’s BBQ sauce! A portion of the proceeds of every bottle of sauce sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen and their fight to end breast cancer. This sweet and savory sauce can be found at select Hy-Vee or Fareway stores near you!
You probably came across Scott’s brilliance over 10 years ago as the Iowa Nice Guy where he uses his dry sense of humor to break the stereotypes of our state.
After receiving national attention from a video that now has over 1.5 million views on YouTube, he went on a two season run on ESPNU’s College Football Daily where Iowa Filmmakers produced weekly segments on college football!
He now has a new project that after nine years is finally ready to be added to his resume, Kinnick: The Documentary, that reveals the story of Nile Kinnick.
In this episode Scott shares with us:
- Where the idea for the documentary came from
- What the final question Scott asked Dawn at the end of the film
- What stood out to him in the letters
- Lessons Nile taught him
and more.
This was such an in-depth conversation around the documentary, and we know you’ll love it. Click play now!
Are you overwhelmed with getting everything on your to-do list done, but aren’t sure how?
Learn from the best of the best: our guest today, Lori Vande Kroll, is a productivity expert who works with smart and motivated professionals to get things done so they can enjoy life.
With a strong desire to work with people directly, Lori left her career in actuarial science to pursue her passion of creating solutions to make life simpler.
In this episode, we dive into organizational strategies busy professionals can use to be more productive, as well as how to set boundaries in the office and with others to get things done more efficiently.
Trust us when we tell you that Shelby and Grace took many tips away from this conversation to start implementing in their own work life… So without further ado, click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode of the Jealous Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes!
Oooooh ladies and gentlemen, this episode is one for the books: We’re about to give you some hot video tips!
Are you as excited as Dwight Schrute was when he was promoted to regional manager of Dunder Mifflin?!
What you’re about to hear is a conversation with Shelby, our social media guru, and Jon, our Director of Content, over some hot wings.
It has never been a better time to start creating video content for your business on social media, websites, and everything in between.
There’s nothing we love more than sharing our passion for video marketing to business owners like you, and we’re so honored you’re allowing us to be your guide and we can’t wait to see what content you create for your business!
Let’s dive right in by clicking play!
If after that conversation you’re feeling inspired to use video to promote your business, we can help! We’re here to help you work SMARTER not HARDER, which is why our team created a guide on How to Turn One Piece of Content Into Ten. You can download it for FREE by signing up for our newsletter at https://info.itsbingbang.com/newsletter and we can’t WAIT to be in your inbox soon.
Have you heard the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words”?
As content creators, we know that to be true… But we’re here to tell you that it’s worth so much more than that.
With everyone having the ability to take photos from their phones, it’s easy to spot good photography in a sea of poor quality photos not only because of light and image quality, but they share a story.<<
If you want to know the story behind some award winning photographs, you will love our guest today, Todd Buchanan.
In Todd’s pursuit of great pictures, he has been held at gunpoint in Iraq, rappelled out of helicopters, and trekked across the arctic to capture the best possible images for his clients and he is giving us the behind the scenes look at what it took to take these iconic photos!
Ready to dive in? Click play!
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes! Our team reads each and every review and takes them to heart so we can keep creating more of what you love. So please, if you have any praise, feedback, or suggestions for the show–please leave them in an iTunes review!
Looking for a sign to take responsibility for your health? This is it… and here’s how.
Our guest is Drew O’Bleness: a Natural Healing King! After overcoming chronic myeloid leukemia through a holistic approach, he was able to create a space for others to find their true health and healing.
In this conversation, we discuss his journey to healing leukemia, best practices for living a healthy life, and tactical tips to thrive in life.
If you’ve ever been interested in holistic health, we know you’ll love this episode. Click play NOW!
If you’re ready to take responsibility for your health and start your own journey, receive a New Patient Special when you text “BING BANG” to 515-895-1400!
Are you looking for a way to connect with the Des Moines community?
Whether you’re an Avenue neighbor, small businesses supporter, live music lover, food enthusiast, art aficionado, or Saturday night living, Lauren Kollauf wants to invite you to her family-friendly “block party” on Ingersoll Avenue Saturday, August 27th from 4-11 p.m.
Lauren oversees the day-to-day operation and goals of The Avenues of Ingersoll and Grand to create and sustain a clean, safe, beautiful and healthy environment within the district.
In this episode, Lauren shares:
- Her FAVORITE spots to stop at on Ingersoll
- Updates on the Ingersoll Streetscape and Western Ingersoll Sewer Separation
- What to expect at Ingersoll Live on August
and more.
You guys, Lauren is the QUEEN of Ingersoll and we can’t wait for you to hear our conversation, so click play now!
Get more information on Ingersoll Live and other Avenue projects at https://www.theavenuesdsm.com/ingersoll-live-2022/
One of our favorite parts of what we do at Bing Bang is creating strong relationships with our clients in all industries.
That being said, our new Client Manager, Anna Foley, is no exception.
We loved getting to know Anna better in this episode as she is creating a path of success for our clients to meet their marketing goals.
In this episode, you’ll hear Anna’s raw answers to the following questions:
- What keeps her so positive
- What is something she wants to do that she hasn't done yet
- What has surprised her the most at Bing Bang
- And more mindless questions that Shelby came up with!
Ready to dive in? Click play!
If you loved this episode of the Jealous Podcast, then you would LOVE working with the Bing Bang team. We are a marketing partner that is focused on strategy, content, and having a real good time. Book your free discovery call today at https://info.itsbingbang.com/create and we’ll see you soon!
Are you prioritizing your mental health?
Today, our guest is Madi Kubik, a University of Nebraska volleyball player, and she’s about to open up about what she’s doing to put her mental health first as a student athlete.<<
In this conversation, Madi shares:
- How to prepare transitioning from high school sports to collegiate competition
- The importance of a healthy mindset in athletics
- What her why is for her senior season at Nebraska
- and more!
Madi is clearly wise beyond her years so we’re so excited for you to hear our conversation today. Click play to dive in!
If you enjoyed this episode of the Jealous Podcast, take a screenshot, post it on your Instagram story and tag us @itsbingbang and @madi_kubik. When you share this podcast, it allows us to share the incredible stories of our guests we’re jealous of to more people!
Are you wondering who creates all graphic content for Bing Bang and our clients?
If so, we’re going to reintroduce you to her today!
In this episode, Shelby had the pleasure of getting personal with Grace Mohr, Bing Bang’s graphic designer, on all aspects of her life.
And boy, the questions were coming in hot!
You’ll hear Grace open up about:
- What utensil she eats mashed potatoes with
- What occupation she would like to have if she wasn’t a graphic designer
- Why she wanted to come back to Bing Bang
- and more.
We know that whether this is your first time meeting Grace or you’re catching up with her, you’re going to take some conversation starters away from this episode, so without further ado, click play now!
P.S. – There’s nothing we love more than collaborating, creating, and building businesses TOGETHER… so feel free to connect with us @itsbingbang and let’s get a conversation started!
- Why would someone come back to journalism?
- What is the impact of community storytelling?
- What’s the answer to ending racism in Iowa?
These questions and more will be answered in today’s episode.
Our guest today, Ty Rushing, is a journalist, editor, speaker, and documentarian who is known for publishing a scroll-stopping headline or two.
We couldn’t think of a cooler person to open up conversation around ending racism, educating all of us about Iowa's black history, and emphasizing the challenge black Iowans take on to end racism... when it’s not up to them.
Click play now and if this is as important to you as it is to us, check out Ty’s documentary, Telling Our Own Story: Ending Racism, at https://youtu.be/KrbVQosIjPk
If you’ve been listening to the podcast for awhile now, you know that Mackenzie is the leading lady of Jealous as she loves hearing the unique stories of our guests that join us every week.
Though the podcast is her baby, the time has come where she is delivering her own baby…along with moving and building a new house.
And since she will be on maternity leave for three months, there is a new voice you will be hearing from that we want to introduce you to… Shelby is going to be keeping Mackenzie’s seat warm until she returns!
Some of the squirrel thoughts Mackenzie and Shelby discuss are:
- Final gender guesses
- Who got the speeding ticket sent to our office
- Opinions on the mustache fad
And more!
Ready to hear more from the conductors of the hot mess express? Click play now!
If you want to send your support to Mackenzie, she would love to hear from you in an iTunes review! There’s nothing we love more than connecting with our listeners. And also screenshot this episode, share it on your Instagram story, and tag us @itsbingbang so we can personally thank you!
Do you want to be seen and stand out from other businesses in your industry?
You’d be surprised how many different ways FPV drone is being used in television shows, live sports, and marketing… and that’s exactly what we’re going to chat about today!
Mackenzie is joined by Rodney White, Bing Bang’s very own FPV Drone Pilot of one of the most immersive video experiences.
We couldn’t think of a better person to discuss:
- What makes an impactful flythrough
- The process of an FPV drone flythrough
- Ways to use it for your business
and more!
So without further ado, click play NOW.
If you’re ready to use an FPV Drone Flythrough to take your business to new heights, we want to encourage you to fill out our contact form. Once you do, we will be in touch with you to book a discovery call, so fill out the form now at https://info.itsbingbang.com/fpv-drone-video-campaign
In this episode we’re welcoming Heather Roe, an incredible woman and new friend of ours onto the podcast.
About a month ago, Mackenzie and Shelby visited her shop, KIN, to get their auric energy field captured on film through a unique, special, and empowering experience.
After Heather shared her professional interpretation on what Mackenzie and Shelby’s photos revealed, they knew they had to get her on the Jealous Podcast to explain what she saw.
Of course, Heather explains the process in more detail during our conversation, but basically: it’s an opportunity for you to explore who you are from an energetic perspective as she walks you through what the colors and their placement mean so YOU can be aware of what you’re projecting into the world and within yourself.
This was an extremely powerful session in which we left understanding ourselves and the process better and we can’t wait for you to hear it. So without further ado, click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode, book your Aura Photograph and Reading with Heather >>HERE.<< Or, you can explore her mystical shop in the East Village!
We feel so passionate about sharing the stories of others in the hopes of finding a piece for you to relate to and we are feeling extra excited for this story today… because our guest Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark!
Caitlin brings two elements into everything she does: passion and energy.<<
From a young age, she had a competitive spirit and was taught to be confident in going after what she wants.
So…what legacy does this All-American want to leave for women’s athletics off the court? Well, you’re about to find out!
In this conversation, Jon, Mackenzie, and Caitlin discuss:
- What led her to commit to the University of Iowa,
- Who she has been most starstruck by,
- Her favorite place to play,
and more.
We loved inviting her to Bing Bang and to remind us that no matter where you are or what you are doing to give it your all.
Click play NOW!
If you enjoyed this episode with Caitlin Clark, please let us know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or DM us on Instagram @itsbingbang and share who you’re jealous of! We want to invite guests on to the podcast that you’re interested in as well.
What type of car best represents you as a person?
Our guest today, Matt Bonsal, already has his… and he’s building a car for the Red Bull Soapbox Race too.
Matt has known about this race for over 10 years. He’s watched all of the videos, seen all of the places they’ve gone around the world, and knew it would be something that he’d enjoy.
But because he lives in Iowa, he thought he would never get that opportunity until he heard at the beginning of the year that Red Bull was coming to Des Moines.
He started developing a concept that would make him stand out and represent Des Moines in a nonconforming way.
In this episode, Mackenzie and Mark chat with Matt about alllllll of the things that go into the application process, construction of the soapbox car, and the day of the event. Ready to d(r)ive on in? Click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode of the Jealous Podcast, connect with us @itsbingbang and tell us what you thought!
Vote for Matt and Mark’s team, the Sir David's Acolytes, at https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-soapbox-race-usa-2022/poll
Want to take a look behind the scenes of how the Director of Photo, Video, and News Gathering at USA Today, Andrew Scott, prepares for major photojournalism events such as the Olympics, Oscars, and presidential inaugurations?
We thought so!
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How this Iowa boy landed in Washington D.C.
- What factors you should be aware of before you take the shot
- Ways to evolve as the industry changes
- Add more!
We know you’re going to learn a LOT from this episode, so click play!
As you can probably guess, here at Bing Bang our mission is to create content worthy of being seen and heard… while having a real good time.
If this conversation got you thinking that you need to update your brand’s photography or utilize drone footage, we’d love to help! Book a discovery call with us by reaching out at https://www.itsbingbang.com/contact/
Have you ever considered that someone’s life they put out on social media isn’t always what it seems?
Our guest today, Lyndsey Fennelly, is an impassioned student, teacher, and basketball skill trainer whose vision is to inspire people to be their BEST both on and off the court.
During her time as a student-athlete at Iowa State University, she earned All-American honors, led the NCAA in assists during the 2006-2007 season, was named as one of the top five point guards in the United States, and was selected by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the WNBA draft!
With a strong desire to advocate for mental health, Lindsay began sharing her personal experiences and stories as one of the nation's premier speakers on this much needed topic.
We’re honored to have welcomed Lyndsey to the Jealous Podcast today to discuss the power in bettering yourself to better your mind.
Click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode, connect with us and Lyndsey online and let us know what you thought! We’d love to hear from you @lyndseyfennelly and @itsbingbang.
Are you ready to stop with the SHOULDs?
We hope you are, because this episode is jam packed with mindset-heavy advice from Jill Andersen that she has gathered from her own life experiences.
Jill is a speaker and life coach who has the BEST insight on why you need to give two SHOULDs about aligning what your values and what you’re doing with who you want to be and where you want to go.
We spoke about deep topics, including:
- How you can be good at a lot of things but that doesn’t mean that that’s the thing that you’re called to do, and
- Willingness to try something you’ve never done in order to find out what lights you up
Personal development in relation to jealousy is something many people overlook (ourselves included, hello imposter syndrome!) but the longer you keep hearing the word should come out of your mouth, the more important it becomes to take the should out of it and just do.
>>This is what it means to SHOULD or get off the pot… okay that was the last pun we promise.<<
We can’t wait for you to listen in on this amazing conversation, so click play!
To stay up to date for all things on the podcast and to hear more conversations like this, subscribe to the Jealous Podcast today!
How does it sound to drink a beer that also GIVES BACK?!
If these are two things you value, you’re in the right place today!
Jess Mitchell is a Brewer at Kinship Brewing Co. who just came out with her own West Coast IPA brew, Scars are Beautiful, where $1 of each beer goes back to The Blessing Box Project, a non-profit dedicated to helping mastectomy patients after surgery.
Scars are beautiful. Now click play and support a cause through your beer choices!
You guys have to go check out Jess and what she is doing with Fighting Through Kinship – it’s amazing what you can accomplish when you find your passion! And tag us when you get your hands on a Scars Are Beautiful brew @kinshipbeer and @itsbingbang… we’d love to see you sipping for a cause.
There is nothing we believe in more than humanizing brands and businesses to create an authentic connection with their audience.
Which is why we absolutely LOVE bringing on guests to the podcast. They give us a direct line of insight to people’s stories and turn the jealousy that we have towards them into a source of inspiration and motivation to better ourselves and the life we want to create.
So…Let’s dive into today’s conversation with Chris Cuellar, the Communications Director for the Iowa High School Athletic Association. He entered a position where no one knew what defined the role so he took matters into his own hands and we are honored to welcome him to the Jealous Podcast.
In this episode, we discuss:
-Taking on the learning curve of job transitioning
-The power of creating content that your audience wants to consume
-Current “fire starters” Chris is addressing
and more.Mackenzie and Aaron absolutely loved having this conversation with Chris and we’re sure you will too, so click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave an iTunes review for the Jealous Podcast by finding the purple podcast app and clicking ‘write a review’. Send us a DM on Instagram when you do, we’d love to personally thank you for tuning in!
Do you want to know what Bobby Rehkemper’s #1 piece of advice is?
No, it doesn’t have to do with principles, goal-setting, or deadlines…It’s as simple as this: don't be a dick.
An outsider would hear that and say, “Wait, did that just come out of a lawyer's mouth?!” But after working with Bobby and his firm, GRL Law, since 2019, we are not surprised with this coming out of his mouth.
Bobby doesn’t conform to the typical idea of what a lawyer is. He is full of energy, life, and passion while spreading the message of not being a dick.
Take it from Bobby who was a self-proclaimed smart ass as a kid and has now been practicing law for almost 20 years!<<
In this conversation, Bobby tells his story of becoming a lawyer, how he went from hating running to entering in Half Ironman’s, and the one thing you should NEVER do when you go to Hawaii.
Ladies and gentlemen, this guy is going to put a smile on your face and we can’t wait for you to hear all about him… so without further ado, click play now!
Have you ever had something that was eating at you?This feeling is something Robert Deitch is all too familiar with and is exactly what you’re going to hear about today!
Robert is a singer and MusicRow staff writer, who has written over 25 songs that have been cut by other artists. Robert writes meaningful, image filled songs that provide the listener a vivid story experience with a voice that can be described as blue collar smooth, yet gritty.
Like a fine bourbon, with a hint of gravel dust.In our conversation, Robert talks about leaving the boardroom to take a chance on a melody that’s always been playing in the back of his mind and how that has led him to work with some of Nashville’s finest.
We all have the ability to be a Dorito in a world of potato chips, click play to hear Robert’s journey of listening to that hunger now!
If you enjoyed this conversation as much as we did, shoot us a DM @itsbingbang on your favorite social media platform and let us know.
“Continue to create…”That phrase is what has gotten our guest today, Sean Brennan, to become an Emmy nominated videographer.
So how did he go from Loras College to becoming a director of photography and freelancer in New York?
That’s exactly what you’re about to hear today… and how you can use his knowledge on this craft to create content that you’re proud to rewatch!
This conversation is all about creating your own luck by educating yourself and building relationships to continue to move you forward.
We know you’re going to love learning from Sean as much as we did, so let’s jump into the conversation now!
If you enjoyed our conversation with Sean, please leave a review for the Jealous Podcast on iTunes! We are honored to be sharing stories with you every week and your reviews enable our team to give you the best guests possible. So please leave a review—it just takes a minute—and we can’t thank you enough for your support!
As you may or may not know, Bing Bang is a marketing partner that helps business’s strategize, design, and produce content… while having a real good time.
Today’s episode is one where Mackenzie and Shelby are talking about how to create a good brand on social media.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
-What emcompasses a brand experience
-How a personal brand can impact your business
-What Mackenzie and Paul McCartney have in common
And more!
We know you’re going to learn a TON from Mackenzie and Shelby shooting the brand shit. So click play NOW to tune in!
If you loved this episode of the Jealous Podcast, then you would LOVE a creative strategy session with Bing Bang. Together, we will collaborate to solve, create, and deliver a strategy to grow your business. Contact us today at https://www.itsbingbang.com/contact and we’ll talk to you soon!
"Well, you know I... I never got to bat in the major leagues. I would have liked to have had that chance. Just once. To stare down a big league pitcher. To stare him down, and just as he goes into his windup, wink. Make him think you know something he doesn't."- Dr. Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, Field of DreamsOh ladies and gentlemen, if you recognize this quote then you are going to love today’s guest, Tim Flattery.
For more than 5 years, Tim has hosted The Moonlight Graham Show, inspired by Moonlight Graham from The Field of Dreams, where he captures some of the best stories from sports heard directly from the athletes and figures who experienced them.
He believes that talking to the guy at the end of the bench is going to have better stories to tell than the branded star.<<
Today, Tim, Mackenzie, and Aaron talk about their children on the way, sports betting and NIL tangents, favorite moments from his show, the biggest thing holding people back from going after their passion, and so much more.
Tim has one of the best podcast voices that has ever been in our studio and we are so honored to be able to put that in your ear holes. Click play to hear for yourself!
If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review for the Jealous Podcast on Apple Podcasts! It only takes a few minutes and it makes a HUGE difference to our team.
The guest you’re about to hear from today is one of Mackenzie’s long lost Twitter best friend and multiple business owner, Laura Biggins.
In case you aren’t familiar with her brilliance, Laura is a creative, designer, and mompreneur who owns The Vinyl Studio in Valley Junction and By Invitation Only.
In this conversation, Mackenzie, Shelby, and Laura discuss the transition of buying a storefront and how a social presence has impacted her business… and we also share some hilarious stories that we didn’t expect to admit on air.>>Our goal for this conversation is for you to feel like you’re having a drink at the bar with your three business friends getting the inspiration you need to evolve and dream big, in a conversational way.<<
We're sure you'll love hearing Laura’s insights and business hacks about how the people you surround yourself with determine your trajectory as an entrepreneur.
Without further ado, let’s listen in!
If you enjoyed this episode of the Jealous Podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe from wherever you’re listening right now! We’d love to hear what you love about the show, and it will help our team continue to deliver the stories you want to hear.
You guys, we’re SO excited for today’s episode with Courtney Crowder, a senior writer and Iowa Columnist for the Des Moines Register.
Through her career, Courtney has paved her own path by following her passions so if you love connecting with others through storytelling, you are going to LOVE this conversation about being the protagonist of your life.
In this interview, Courtney, Mackenzie, and Aaron discuss:
-How she ended up at the last place she thought she would
-Her number one dead air conversation starter
-Why storytelling is important in opinionative pieces
-The best gummy candies to try that will change your life
…and more.
We hope this incredible conversation with Courtney inspires you to create opportunities for your passions and not be afraid to fight for them.
Click play to dive in!
If there’s something where you don’t like what you see, are you going to complain or do something about it?>>Either way, you are going to LOVE today’s podcast episode. It’s very special because my special guest is Jon’s mom, Karen Schaeffer!<<We decided to bring Jon’s mom on the podcast to discuss the way she felt women are portrayed in theatre and how she was able to do something about it.
Not to mention she had never written anything until she was 49 years old.Mackenzie and Karen became best friends during this episode and we hope you enjoy this interview as much as we loved recording it.
If you loved this episode with Jon’s mom, please subscribe to the Jealous Podcast wherever you’re listening from today. This way, future episodes will automatically download to your phone and you won’t miss a single episode!
Our president and CEO Brandon has been named by Business Record as one of this year's Forty Under 40.
His eight years since starting Bing Bang has us believing that figuring it out will make you stronger.<<
Brandon normally doesn’t want the center of attention to be on his accomplishments but in this recent conversation with Mackenzie, he spilled the tea. Click play for a behind-the-scenes look at the business and life of Brandon!
If you enjoyed this conversation, please leave a review for the Jealous Podcast on Apple Podcasts! It only takes a few minutes and it makes a HUGE difference to our team. We read every single one like “ShelbySmallz”’s review, where she said: “All of the guests that I’ve listened to are inspiring, funny, and insightful. This show makes you reframe what you think jealousy means while empowering you to create the life you want to live. Highly recommend!!!!”Thanks ShelbySmallz! We look forward to reading your review soon.
We have something to ask you…
- Have you ever wondered how some people have the energy to put the best version of themselves forward for everyone?
- Are you questioning if there are better ways to manage your time?
- Have you ever wished you had an extra hour in the day to complete the items on your to-do list?
>>We’re here to tell you you CAN be just as productive with better time and energy management.<<In this conversation with Courtney DeRonde, she’s going to explain how she has restructured the way she did things, when she did things, and what she was doing to do more without working more.
Plus, there’s tactical tips for leading a team, setting boundaries with your time, and finding value through your work to LEARN and GROW.
This episode is a juicy one, and we can’t wait for you to hear it. So without further introduction, click play NOW!
At Bing Bang, we know how much you have on your plate, and we want to help alleviate some of your stress! That’s why we provide marketing solutions for your business. Contact us TODAY and let us help you reach your marketing goals at https://www.itsbingbang.com/contact!
You guys, we’re SO excited for today’s episode with Rodney White, one of our very own Content Creators. As a photographer, Rodney has been able to go to some pretty cool places to capture some pretty cool moments.
In this conversation, Rodney and Mackenize discuss:
- BTS of his time photographing the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece
- How technology in photography has changed
- What it’s like to photograph at the Super Bowl
- What makes a great photo
…and more.
We hope this incredible conversation with Rodney shows you that behind every photo is a story waiting to be told.
Click play to dive in!
For updated headshots, lifestyle photography, or anything other photos your business needs, reach out to us at https://www.itsbingbang.com/contact/ so Rodney can capture your story!
Are you ready to hear a bigger-than-life story?
Today’s guest is Joey Hinke who some might say (Brandon) is the best-dressed guy that has ever joined us on the Jealous Podcast.
He got back from an 11-day vision quest where he was isolated by himself for four days and we can’t wait to share what he learned with you.
We didn’t know where this interview was going to go, but by the end, Mackenzie’s eyes were glossy with tears and her ears were wanting to hear MORE.<<
Something we all took away from this conversation is to lean into who you are… because it’s a beautiful mess!In this episode, Mackenzie, Brandon, and Joey discuss:
-Finding support in business and life
-The power of reading to enhance your thoughts -Not knowing what you’re working through until you’re in it
-Following the nudge
Click play to tune in and subscribe to the Jealous Podcast to hear more inspirational episodes like this one.
We have a question for you guys…
Are you drinking the CrossFit Kool-Aid?
Whether you have or haven’t you’re going to want to listen up!
Ginnie Coleman is a freelance photographer who drank the Kool-Aid and loves to highlight body movement through her lens.
In this episode, Mackenzie and Sam discuss with her:
- How she got started with CrossFit
- What attracted her to movement-based photography
- Tips for getting started in photography
Ready to dive into the world of photography? Click play!
We’re so lucky to be able to speak to amazing people like Ginnie and it’s because of YOUR support! If you haven’t already, you can show support for the Jealous Podcast by subscribing wherever you’re tuning in from today!
You may remember a couple of months ago we recorded a podcast episode talking about taking a break, and at the end, we encouraged you all to take a break as well.
Don’t worry, this isn’t a Ross and Rachel debate!In case you hadn’t heard that one, we let you know that we would be resharing some of our FAVORITE episodes with guests we’ve had on the podcast (talking about entrepreneurship to enneagram and everything in between).Mackenzie and Shelby were more than ready to sit back down from our break to discuss:
-Life and office updates while exposing what they’re jealous of-The future of Jealous Podcast and how we want YOU involved-What they learned through taking a breakReady to hear these two back on the mic? Listen NOW!
If you have anyone you want to hear on the Jealous Podcast, let us know by sending us a DM on Instagram and we just might be able to make that happen! Reach out to us @itsbingbang... and we can’t wait to hear from you.
We’ve had Thanksgiving, Christmas, a 5-pound weight gain, and Britney Spears freed since the last time we recorded an episode of the Jealous Podcast.
During our time apart from you, the Bing Bang Team added a new member to the family and you’re getting the honor of meeting him in today’s episode.
Insert drumroll here
Jon Schaeffer is our newest content creator where he is going to showcase our client’s stories through video. But don’t worry, there’s more to Jon than being the man behind the camera!
He went to school to be a pilot and is a former hockey player so it’s safe to say that has is a multidimensional husband and father over here.
In his conversation with Mackenzie, they discuss:
-Where his passion for storytelling came from
-His lifestyle adjustment from television to Bing Bang
-The story behind him working with Will Ferrell
If you’re ready to hear the many accents and voices of Jon, click play and you won’t be disappointed!
And if you loved this episode, be sure to show the Jealous Podcast some love by leaving an iTunes review!
As Mackenzie is a mom of two, she tends to endlessly scroll through mom Instagram accounts while comparing her experiences as a mom to other women.
That’s why when she came across the Fruits of Motherhood account created by Linda Fruits, she knew she had to get her on the Jealous Podcast!This episode was originally recorded in 2020 and my how things can remain the same even as change happens.
In this interview with Linda you’ll learn:
- How her mom spam account got started
- The difference between relating and comparing yourself to other mothers
- How she stays creative when creating content
- Her biggest surprise of becoming a mother
- How she cultivated a brand that resonates with her audience
WE KNOW you’re going to love this one just as much as Mackenzie did. If you’re excited to dive in to the last installment of our “Best of” series, click play!
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Are you able to adapt to being outside your comfort zone? We sure hope so, because growth can’t happen without gaining a new perspective.
In this episode, Sam and Mackenzie dive into an interview with Michael Admire, the voice of Drake Bulldog Athletics, and we discuss challenging yourself through new experiences.
That’s right: You don’t have to feel stuck doing what you’ve always done. EVERYONE has the opportunity to get a little bit better every day no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Trying something new is one of the simplest and simultaneously hardest things you could do to challenge yourself.<<
We can’t wait to see what you discover! Be sure to tag us on Instagram at @admire_onair and @itsbingbang so we can pull a shooter out of our cowboy boots and cheer you on.
To hear our thoughts on this subject, click play on wherever you listen to podcasts!
WOW…. That’s all we can say after sitting down with the owner of Smokey Row, Krista Bennett.
Krista has been an entrepreneur since she was 20 and has the credentials to back her up.
Ready to hear the story behind Smokey Row (and our nitty, gritty questions) yourself?
In this episode, you’ll hear Krista answer questions on:
-What led her to create a coffee chain
-How she creates a work-life balance
-Business advice and future plans
-Who designs the chalkboard signs at each location
And more!
Press play on one of the most downloaded episodes of the Jealous Podcast!
We don’t know about you, but we are all too familiar with feeling jealous.
It’s natural!>>If you’ve felt this way before too, then this episode is coming at a great time… Because Julie Mertz is going to educate you on what’s ACTUALLY driving your jealousy!<<
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to use your jealousy to your benefit
- The best way to understand your emotions in relation to your love language
- How your enneagram number can provide insight into your relationships
Are you ready to get conquer your jealousy?!
Oh we know you are!Click play to tune in to this re-air of one of the most downloaded episodes of the Jealous Podcast!
Mackenzie and Shelby discuss how they’re the type of people who can’t turn their brains off. The to-do lists combine into one long note on their phone and they get woken up with ideas at 3 a.m. that they email to themselves.
>>But sometimes the neverending thinking gets in the way of creating and this causes our brains to keep running on the hamster wheel without getting anywhere.<<It comes down to giving yourself permission to take a break while refocusing your energy to other areas of your life that need rejuvenation.
In this episode, you’re going to learn about:
- Signs to take a break
- How often to take a break
- How to prepare to take a break
Click play to discover why you need to take a break in your business and then leave an iTunes review for the Jealous Podcast!
Enjoy your time off, friend… You deserve it.
Want to take a look behind the scenes at how our team put together our Open House event last week at Bing Bang HQ?
We thought so!That’s right… you’re about to learn what all went into creating our night of celebration that included ribbon-cutting, cocktail creation, poker runs, and more.
This night was full of moments that our team will cherish forever!In this episode, you’ll hear:
- An overall recap of the night,
- The 5 T’s of planning an event,
- Winners of the FREE promo video,
- And more!
But first… let’s give a shoutout to Erin who was a Key Player in bringing this event to life.
We know you’re going to learn a LOT from this episode, so click play!
What was the first CD that you ever bought?
Did we just age ourselves a lil bit?
Billy Weathers is a hip-hop artist, philanthropist, and activist and today he is going to share with us how to challenge others through creativity.
Not to mention he went from listening to Nelly from a CD in his back pocket to opened up for him this past weekend!
As a recording artist, Billy is dedicated to Inspiring others (and himself) through his lyrics, outlook, and perspective to create value in ourselves, our community, and our world… and that’s what we are discussing today.
In this interview, Billy, Aaron, and Mackenzie discuss:
-How he came to be a triple threat
-Everyone’s favorite Nelly songs
-The power we have to get uncomfortable within ourselves in order to grow
and more.
We absolutely love this conversation and we’re sure you will too, so click play now!
If you enjoyed this episode, take a picture of where or how you’re listening to this episode and tag us and Billy in your Instagram Story @itsbingbang and @b_well_! We would love to personally thank you for tuning in.
Missing your alarm… No Coffee… Checking your email... BOO! Did we scare you?
Let’s creep it real: the Monday after Halloween may be scarier than Halloween itself.
Today’s new episode of the Jealous Podcast is here to educate you on:
🧟 How Halloween came to be
🎃 The most haunted places in Iowa
👻 Top Halloween costumes of 2021
...and Mackenzie and Shelby even get spooked themselves!
We hope you enjoy this no trick and all treat conversation as much as we enjoyed getting to sit down and talk to you, so click play!
Speaking of conversations, we’d LOVE to keep it going by you leaving a 5-star review on iTunes that way we can give you more of what you want to hear!
Have you or a loved one gone through the battle of breast cancer? Or maybe you’ve been wearing pink all month to show your support for breast cancer awareness?
>>Either way, you are going to LOVE today’s podcast episode. It’s very special because our guest is Gila Pfeffer who joined us from London!<<Gila is a Jewish American writer and humorist who writes essays about being a parent, previvor, and SURVIVOR of breast cancer.
We felt that now, more than ever, it’s important to speak up for breast cancer awareness by supporting Gila’s #feelitonthefirst social media movement.Gila and Mackenzie discuss:
- Gila’s perception of what jealousy means
- How humor is used as a coping mechanism
- The importance that writing had in telling her story and finding her voice
…and of course, we hear Gila’s personal breast cancer story and continued advocacy!
We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we loved recording it. Click play!
If you loved this episode, please leave a review for the Jealous podcast on iTunes so we can continue to share our jealousy of others together!
There’s A LOT going on in October, don’t you agree? From Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Mental Health Screening Month to spooky season, October covers it all. And did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month ALSO falls in October?
Sam’s friend and old colleague Melody Mercado is a Des Moines City Government Reporter for the Des Moines Register and a proud Puerto Rican. She’s the spice we needed for this early morning interview.
We know that finding your identity can be challenging but we can’t wait for you to hear all that Melody has to say about:
- Why she chose journalism as a career
- Transitioning from television to print
- How she grew into her Puerto Rican identity
- Her connection to the most recent Bachelorette
Whether you’re wearing pink or green all month long or starting to gather your favorite Halloween candy, this conversation is one you’re to hear as National Hispanic Heritage Month gets wrapped up.
We’d love to continue connecting with you so tag us on Instagram @itsbingbang and @melody_ann_mercado and we can’t wait to hear from you!
TRUE OR FALSE: Aaron wore his wife’s deodorant to work one day. 🤔
Everybody’s had those days… But there’s more to Aaron than what he’s wearing under his armpits.
He is a husband, a son, and, above all else, a dog dad, but in today’s podcast episode, we’re going to talk about why Bing Bang’s culture is what he wanted for his life.
As our new Account Strategist, Aaron is able to showcase his passion for storytelling to fit our client's needs. We are all relatable, it’s up to us to uncover how. Press play to tune in!
As you may or may not know, our team here at Bing Bang has been growing with more creative minds.
In today’s episode, we are giving the two-finger wave to our new account strategist Shelby Stites who loves creating content, football, and talking to herself on walks.
In this conversation, Shelby and Mackenzie discuss:
-The power of using social media for your business
-Who is Shelby when she's not in the office
-If it's normal to eat chili with cinnamon rolls
And more!
We know you're going to laugh listening to these two talk either with them or at them so click play now!
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In this week's episode of Jealous podcast, we are joined by a gal who has mastered the art of creating the perfect macaron, Alisa Woods! Alisa, Leigha and Mackenzie discuss how Alisa started her business, Sift n Sprinkle, while home with two small children at the beginning of the pandemic and her continued success. She also talks about how her grandmother inspired her to enter her first Iowa State Fair contest and just how creative her entire family is!
Also, keep your ears peeled for the gals' new podcast: Mandy Moore's Triplets (we might be kidding).
Thank you for joining us, Alisa, and thank you for the macarons!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, we have a guy who is on a mission to prove to the world that Intellectual Property Law can be fun! We were skeptical, but after our conversation with Luke Mohrhauser of McKee, Vorhees & Sease, PLC, we can see how he makes it fun!
MVS is an intellectual property boutique firm, specializing in protecting and defending our client’s patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, licensing, and regulatory needs.
Luke, Mackenzie and Melanie discuss what the day in the life of an intellectual property lawyer looks like, how many million dollar ideas have slid across his desk and his passion for what he does every day.
Thank you for joining us, Luke!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, we are joined by BJ Brugman, Co-Founder and CEO at Distynct, a business specializing in technology and software to add connectivity to swine barns across the country. With experience in both sales and animal pharmaceuticals, BJ made a real boss move and decided to combine his experiences to create a business.
During the episode, BJ discusses the science behind his business, his childhood dreams of one day becoming a hockey player and puts the call out for help in developing a koozie tagline - submissions can be sent to our DMs!
Thank you for joining us, BJ! We wish you success!
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Thank you for listening!
Jealous Podcast is back - and we aren't the only ones! College football has made its triumphant return and the Bing Bangers all (well, mostly all) agree that this is the best time of the year.
Ahead of this weekend's big Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk game we brought in local expert and all around great fella, cofounder of Cyclone Fanatic, Chris Williams. If you're listening to this podcast and are familiar with college football at all, you know who Chris is!
We cover a range of topics, including ghosts (yes, ghosts), sprint car racing, and make some predictions for the big game during our new "Mark's Burning Question of the Day" segment. Chris talks about how he started his business and how he once had dreams of Hollywood!
Listen to Jealous wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Watch the full episode here: itsbingbang.com/podcast
In this week’s episode of Jealous Podcast, we are joined AGAIN by our friend Dawn Erdmann! Dawn is the founder of Vine Co., coaching, consulting and training company that specializes in DiSC Assessment to help individuals and companies grow their people to be high performers.
Dawn joined us a few weeks ago during our episode featuring Erik Dominguez and liked us so much she wanted to come back! Dawn, Melanie and Mackenzie chat about how Dawn knew at a young age that she could figure people out, her ability to resonate and get through to people of all demographics, and how she can use her abilities to walk alongside leadership to help them create a culture for optimum performance.
Dawn speaks about the importance of building strong teams in organizations and how everyone needs to embrace the technology of the future.
Thank you for joining us, Dawn!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Gabe Sacco takes a seat at the table with our very own, Mark! Gabe is the brilliantly creative mind behind the gorgeous labels found on cans of Dimensional Brewing Co. craft beer! Gabe also uses his creativity at his full-time job, where he is an Art Director at The Buzz Creative Group.
Gabe and Mark go way back and the two talk about everything from youth soccer, to running to, you guessed it, craft beer. Mackenzie pipes in about Starter Jacket and NBA Jam, and the three take a little bit of time to critique the new Space Jam movie. Talk about 90's kid nostalgia!
Thanks for joining us, Gabe!!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, we have Iowa royalty in the building! Sarah Pratt, also known affectionately as, "The Butter Cow Lady", joins us to talk about how she earned this coveted title. Sarah has been sculpting butter cows, among other subjects for a number of years for the Iowa State Fair, as well as fairs all over the country.
Sarah, Melanie and Mackenzie talk about how she got her start, how persistence pays off and why she is excited to pass down her title down in the future. Sarah talks about her excitement for this year's Iowa State Fair after COVID-19 postponed last year's event.
Mackenzie's fan girling gets a little out of control, but all in all, she keeps her cool.
Be sure to listen wherever you get your podcasts and rate, review and subscribe! The full video episode can be found at www.itsbingbang.com/podcast
This week's episode of Jealous Podcast is a real knee slapper. Our hilarious guest is Sid Juwarker, owner of Des Moines' newest comedy club, Teehee's. Sid, Melanie and Mackenzie get things rolling with a topic we've proudly never covered before: worms, and eventually discuss things that actually matter, like inclusion and why the right answer is to always do the right thing.
Sid discusses his opinions of podcasts in general and also shares his experience of opening a comedy club during a pandemic.
Listen to Jealous Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Watch the video version at: www.itsbingbang.com/podcast
We are back from our Independence Day holiday and chatting with Rob Taylor from Revelton Distilling Co. out of Osceola, Iowa!
Rob, Melanie and Mackenzie chat about Rob's passion for spirits, his entrepreneurial spirit and what it was like opening a business in the middle of a pandemic. Rob discusses the importance of Iowa's agricultural foundation and talks about how big of role it plays in his daily life as a business owner.
Enjoy this episode and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to review, rate and subscribe! Watch the full video version here: https://www.itsbingbang.com/podcast/
In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie and Melanie interview special guest, Jacob Repp. If you're from the Des Moines area, you're probably familiar with his name. In 2017, Jacob began his mission to meet as many people as he could, but with one simple requirement: the individuals he met had to be different from him in one way, whether that was gender, sexuality, political views, etc.
Jacob's mission has been going strong ever since, and with the help of his social platform of choice, LinkedIn, he's been able to meet a variety of incredible people who have helped shape who he is today.
Thank you for joining us on Jealous podcast, Jacob! Our mission to name you Mr. LinkedIn begins now!
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We are back with another episode of Jealous Podcast, and it's one you won't want to miss. We had a full table this week with special guest, Erik Dominguez. Erik owns Speak Up Stories, where he works with clients to instill confidence in their ability to tell their stories and speak in public. Dawn Erdmann, co-founder of Vine Co, a also joined the table this week, where she and Melanie confessed their jealousy regarding Erik and his ability to command a room with his calm demeanor and positivity.
To close out the episode, Melanie and Dawn teased the June LEAP (Leadership Education & Advancement Pipeline) event that Erik will be speaking at on Friday, June 11 through the Des Moines Downtown Chamber.
Interested in attending? Register for the event here: https://web.dtchamber.com/events/June-LEAP-The-Required-Art-Using-public-speaking-to-achieve-personal-and-professional-breakthroughs-2563/details
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Bing Bang's newest employee, Office Manager/Director of Accounting: Erin Uhlmeyer!
Erin and Mackenzie's conversation goes off the rails pretty fast, but they cover a lot of ground! From landlords to college basketball and even the railroad, the ladies share a lot of opinions. If you're from Missouri or Illinois, listener discretion is advised. Just kidding!
Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast or iHeartRadio and check out the rest of our episodes on our website at itsbingbang.com/podcast
Jealous Podcast Episode 32 | Melanie Suljic
In this week’s episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie sits down with Bing Bang's newest team member, Melanie Suljic! Melanie will be taking on the role of Client Development Manager and will spread the good word of Bing Bang and help tell the stories of our amazing clients.
Melanie and Mackenzie cover a wide range of topics including Melanie's family, her path to Bing Bang and her passion for volleyball and coaching. This woman has truly done it all...and done it with a smile on her face. Melanie is the real deal and we are so glad she's a part of our team!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Sam and Mackenzie sit down with mental health professional, Julie Mertz. Julie is a co-owner of Ampersand Holistic Wellness in Des Moines, Iowa and focuses on marriage and family health counseling.
As we've talked about before, jealousy, just like happiness or sadness, is an emotion, so Mackenzie and Sam really were really excited to hear Julie's point of view about why she thinks jealousy occurs and how people can use it to their benefit. The three talk about everything from jealousy to imposter syndrome and even talk a little about love language and enneagrams!
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Jealous podcast is back from a short hiatus and we are thrilled to be recording again!
In this week’s episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie sits down with our newest team member, Leigha Powers! Leigha brings her incredible design talents to Bing Bang to fill the role of graphic designer! Leigha and Mackenzie cover a range of topics, including how she knew she was interested in art at a very young age, her summer living in New York, her side hustles and her new hobby of running. Go, girl!
We are so happy to have you here, Leigha! Welcome to the team!
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In this week's episode of Jealous podcast, we talk to our newest team member, Creative Strategist, Megan Eldred! Megan is an Iowa native, who grew up around near Cedar Rapids as a Cyclone, but transitioned to a Hawkeye after attending college at the University of Iowa. Talk about a house divided!
Megan gives Mackenzie a rowing lesson, the two talk about Megan's busy month full of weddings, moves and honeymoons and even drop a couple spoilers from The Bachelor.
Welcome to the team, Megan. We are so glad you’re here.
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Mackenzie sits down with Bing Bang's newest Content Creator, Sam Chalmers! Sam talks about what finishing college in a pandemic was like, his family, his time at St. John's and why he prefers the term "hot dish" over "casserole".
Sam also talks about the work he is excited to do as a part of the Bing Bang team and the difference he plans to make here.
Welcome to the team, Sam. We are so glad you're here.
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In our first episode of Jealous after the new year, Mackenzie is joined by Angel Bingham and her guest Jordan Schrandt! Jordan is an incredible woman who is on a mission to share her passion for brining health and happiness into the homes of others.
Jordan is also the brains and beauty behind The Farmhouse Movement magazine, a publication dedicated to sharing tips and tricks to bringing the simplicity and beauty of yesteryear back into modern day homes.
Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast or iHeartRadio and check out the rest of our episodes on our website at itsbingbang.com/podcast
In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie and Mark sit down with Jacqueline Cordova, Social Media Direct at Cyclone Fanatic! It's a big week to be a Cyclone with the Big 12 Championship taking place this weekend, and Jacqueline gives us a behind the scenes preview of what her team will be covering while in Arlington, Texas! Mark reveals he's "Clone to the Bone" and is looking forward to being in the stands during the big game.
Mackenzie and Jacqueline talk through what it's like to be a creative, how Jacqueline got her position with CF (sliding into DMs can be more productive than you think!) and even dabble in a little Bachelor Nation conversation!
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie invites new friend and Producer at iHeartMedia, Emery Songer. Mackenzie lets Emery know she's jealous of his confidence behind the microphone and how he's been able to grow his own brand. The two discuss everything from their careers to aliens.
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Mackenzie puts Bing Bang's newest team member, Chief Operating Officer, Lori Gelhaar in the hot seat. Lori joins the team with tons of experience in recruiting, higher education and as an entrepreneur herself! Lori's charisma and charm are only a couple of the reasons she's a perfect addition to our team, and we're so excited to see where she can help take us!
Welcome to Bing Bang, Lori! We are lucky to have you and are so glad you're here!
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This week we just wanted to drop by and give our thanks to all of you who have been tuning in each week! Jealous has been something we've enjoyed doing and we're so grateful for all of the new relationships we've built because of it! We can't wait to see where it goes from here!
With the holiday, we decided to take a week off from any interviews and let you hear about a few things the Bing Bang team is thankful for. It's been a weird year, so hopefully you're not too surprised when you hear that infomercials make the list!
Have a great Thanksgiving and we'll see you next week!
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Mackenzie puts Bing Bang's new team member, Creative Strategist, Mark Neyens in the hot seat! Mark and Mackenzie chat about Mark's creativity and ability to keep even Mackenzie on track, his passions outside of Bing Bang, which include (but are certainly not limited to) traveling, running and eating ice cream.
Welcome to Bing Bang, Mark! We are lucky to have you and are so glad you're here!
Enjoy this episode! AND if you're interested in learning about Mark's traveling adventures, listen to his very own podcast Travel with Mark the Podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Rodney invites his old co-workers Mary Willie and Andrea Melendez to talk about the Pulitzer Prize winning photo, titled "River Rescue", taken in 2009 while both women were covering the same event in downtown Des Moines.
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Emily is back with her guest, Krista Bennett, owner of the popular local coffee and restaurant chain, Smokey Row! Emily quizzes Krista on some Smokey Row history, how she got the idea to start a coffee shop and where it got it's name! Krista chats about some of the exciting partnerships she's been working on, the different hats she wears around the business and the future for Smokey Row. You'll learn a lot about both Krista and your favorite coffee shop in this episode. Enjoy!
Thank you for joining us, Krista, and any time you need a flavor tester, just let us know!
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Rodney is back with his guest, King Au. King is a photographer/visual artist who practices his craft both in San Fran, CA and right here in Des Moines, Iowa and specializes in photographing interior/exterior concepts, home goods, and food in a studio environment for the last 30 years. King and Rodney talk about how they first met back in Iowa City, King's new project, designing and producing face masks and what the future might hold for him and his creativity.
Thank you for joining us, King, and thank you for the beautiful face masks! We'll wear them proudly.
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In this week’s episode of Jealous, Sam is back with his guest President Jim Collins. President Collins is the current and longest tenured president of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. During the conversation, Sam and his guest talk about how they first met and the relationship they built during Sam’s time at Loras College. President Collins discusses making decisions for the college during a pandemic, why he thinks it’s so important to give students the chance for their voices to be heard and why he’s excited for the future of Loras College.
Thank you for joining us, President Collins, and go Duhawks!
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In this week’s episode of Jealous, Grace flips the script and puts Mackenzie in the hot seat for a little Q&A. During the episode Mackenzie gives a little background as to how the idea for Jealous came about, we learn more about Grace’s role at Bing Bang and where Mackenzie would go if she were invisible…(warning, it’s a little NSFW)…just kidding. Kind of! Join us for this episode and hear the ladies cover an alarming number of topics in a short amount of time – you won’t want to miss it!
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In this week's special episode of Jealous, Sam drops by to share the news of his brand new son, Miles Juan Lozada, and the adventure the new family of 3 has been on since!
The proud dad and Mackenzie talk about how fatherhood has already changed him, the emotions he felt when he first saw baby Miles and the crazy few days that followed his arrival. Mackenzie also shares some advice from the team and listeners and our very own Rodney White makes a special guest appearance to read some listener submitted Dad Jokes - and of course, a few of his own.
Congratulations, Sam! We can't wait to meet baby Miles!
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Sam invites longtime friend and Director of Sports Media for Drake University, Michael Admire to the podcast.
Sam, Michael and Mackenzie get deep with their conversation and talk about Michael's journey of sustainability, spirituality and becoming the person he was meant to be. Sam and Michael reflect on State Fair's past and stories from the road when they both worked for WHO-13 and Michael shares some great advice about how to deal with jealousy and be the best version of yourself.
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In this week's podcast, Mackenzie brings on fellow mom and creator of the popular website and social media account Fruits of Motherhood, Linda Fruits.
The two talk about how Linda decided to start creating content built around her real life as a mom, compare war stories of mothering and discuss why it's important for all parents to have an outlet for their feelings at the end of the day.
Learn more about Linda by visiting her website: fruitsofmotherhood.com/ or follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @fruitsofmotherhood
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Sydney is back with her friend Alexi Spector! Alexi is the marketing and social media manager of the Buffalo Sabres, an NHL hockey team in Buffalo, NY. Sydney and Alexi talk about how they met and Alexi shares her journey of how she landed her dream job! Alexi is a great example of how working hard and making yourself uncomfortable by taking risks can lead to reaching goals you didn't think were possible.
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Brandon invites his very own brother Dave Bingham to the podcast! Dave, who is Brandon's oldest brother joins us and the two talk about growing up 15 years apart, the influence each had on the other and how Dave's determination and sense of hustle got to him to where he is today, a successful man with a beautiful family and a job he loves. Don't miss this episode!
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In this week’s episode of Jealous, Sam is back with his friend, week day sports reporter and weekend sports anchor at KCCI, Elgin Rucker. Elgin walks us through his journey of becoming a news anchor, discusses the importance and power of being your true authentic self and the passion he has for doing the right thing and speaking about important topics in today’s world.
Learn more about Elgin and continue to watch him tell important stories on KCCI or follow him on Twitter at @ElginRucker.
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In this week's episode of Jealous, Bing Banger Emily invites her good friend and fellow co-founder of the Pleasantville Youth Initiative, Jennie Koenig to join us. Pleasantville Youth Initiative is a faith based non-profit organization created to support youth in the Pleasantville community and show them that they matter to God and equip them with purpose.
The ladies, who have known each other since high school, reflect on the good old days, chat about their mission and even break down what faith means to them.
Learn more about the Pleasantville Youth Initiative at their website: https://www.pleasantvilleyouthinitiative.org/ or find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PleasantvilleYouthInitiative/
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In this week's podcast we have the pleasure of interviewing the absolute force that is Sonya Heitshusen! It's no secret around Bing Bang that Brandon has been jealous of Sonya for quite some time, dating back to when they worked together in TV news. The two reflect on old "war" stories, chat about the physical and mental workout that goes into Iron Man training and Sonya even issues a challenge to Brandon and Mackenzie.
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We’re seeing double in this week’s episode of Jealous podcast! Sydney invites her twin sister, Jamie Dhabalt to join us. Jamie is a national board certified counselor with her master in clinical health counseling from UNI. Watch (and listen!) as Sydney, Jamie and Mackenzie try to get to the root of why jealous feelings sneak in and how to handle them for good. Jamie discusses the many benefits of therapy, why it’s time to squash the stigma around it and discusses the importance of mental health, especially right now. Plus, she leaves us with a few quick tips that will help improve your mood right now! Enjoy!
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This week on Jealous Podcast, Sam invites John Bosley, owner and artist of Bozz Prints, a creative powerhouse that specializes in prints, posters and tshirts in West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction. John's sense of hustle and witty sense of humor shine through as Sam and Mackenzie grill him on what jealousy means to him and how he comes up with all of his bad ass ideas for his art.
Check out Bozz Prints online: https://www.bozzprints.com/ or swing by his brick and mortar store in Historic Valley Junction.
You can also see more of John's work by following Bozz Prints on Instagram @bozzprints
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In this week's episode of Jealous podcast, Rodney invites in someone whose career he's been following for the better part of 10 years, Dan McClanahan. Dan is a photographer who owns and operates McClanahan Studios in Ames, Iowa. Dan's work ranges from senior and family portraits to weddings to commercial work. Rodney and Dan's conversation spans from family to equipment to light painting and literally everything in between. Listen along and geek out with Rodney and Dan!
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Learn more about Dan and view his work at the following locations:
Portrait/Traditional Work: https://www.mcclanahanstudio.net/
Studio/Commercial Work: https://www.danmcclanahan.com/
Instagram: @danmcclan
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In this week's episode Mackenzie and Grace sit down with Erin Kiernan, anchor and reporter at WHO13 in Des Moines. Erin touches on the life experiences that got her to where she is today and the three talk about how rewarding and exhausting motherhood can be, the art of clapping back and how jealousy can often come masked as different emotions.
Learn more about Erin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, @erinkiernan13 and learn more about Bing Bang at itsbingbang.com/podcast.
In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Sydney invites friend and fellow photographer, Sarah Rolling to sit down and discuss the unique approach she brings to her craft. The ladies talk through how they navigate the confusing emotions that can go along with scrolling through social media and how they've overcome jealousy when it creeps into their personal and professional lives!
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Learn more about Sarah and her photography business here.
Follow Sarah on Instagram at: @sarahrollingphoto
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In episode 1 of Jealous Podcast, Mackenzie interviews Kristin Porter of the popular blog, Iowa Girl Eats. The two discuss the beauty of collaboration versus comparison and ponder if men are ever plagued with the same jealous feelings that women constantly deal with.
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Learn more about Kristin at www.iowagirleats.com
In this week's episode of Jealous Podcast, Sam invites the one and only Carson King to talk about how his life has changed since he became an instant celebrity and accidental fundraiser during College GameDay in Ames in 2019.
Brandon invites Cortney Kintzer, Director of Photography at KCCI, to sit down and talk about his past 45+ years as a photo journalist and how he views his job as having a "backstage pass to life".