JT's Pod: Recent Episodes
Joe Timmes
JT sits down to interview people he admires and respects to learn more on how they approach life. JT along with his guests are eager to continuously improve their relationships, careers, mindset, etc. We all have to start somewhere and this exercise of interviewing people is one way he strives to share insights and spark inspiration for his listeners.
06.06.2020: JT has a candid conversation about the current landscape of race, injustice and inequality. JT starts the episode by recapping what we know from three of the most recent senseless killings - Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd. JT then has a candid conversation with his guests (friends and former teammates), Rob Ukawuba (NJIT '17) and Amir Bell (Princeton '18) to discuss growing up in America as a black man, peaceful protests, racial profiling that persists today, and the perception of a black athlete being seen as "one of the good ones." Throughout the conversation we also dive into hopeful steps forward - small positive changes that are being implemented.
Powerful listen.
JT sits down with - the one-and-only - Kyle McEachran. Kyle's perspective is unfiltered; so, listen from start to finish, and you will get a peak into who Kyle is, why Kyle is the way he is, and how Kyle got to where he is today. Spoiler: Kyle has, what I call a "zest for life." What exactly do I mean by that? You will need to press that PLAY button and find out for yourself.
Our conversation dives into:
1) his competitive nature in sport and how he applies that same competitive spirit to his professional career,
2) how feelings such as embarrassment or fear can be utilized as a strong motivator,
3) the importance of being aware, as well as appropriately prepared, when opportunities arise,
4) stories from his playing days as a college basketball player at Whitworth,
5) what his daily routine is to stay sane during the quarantine.
04.04.2020:
JT asks his grandmother questions ranging from topics on her childhood, growing up in the Great Depression, career success, marriage, transition to parenthood, what actually is important in relationships, and of course her favorite Italian dishes that only an 83-year old Italian grandmother could describe how to cook. Margaret Timmes offers unique perspective on life and is kind enough to share her wisdom with the younger generation. Enjoy!