Your Daily Dose with Bob and Nick: Recent Episodes
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Bob Kodzis and Nick Georgoudiou share advice, stories, and their humor five days a week in short conversations. Pick them up whenever you have a chance. Safe to listen to with the kiddos too!
Ready. Shoot. Aim. When it comes to helping people during a pandemic, it can be better to act first and plan after.
Learn more about Feed the Need!
Jumping around from topic to topic, Bob and Nick hit on New Orleans, oysters, jilted brides, and more. In fact, here's the jilted bride and Bob:
Episode photo by Elle Hughes from Pexels.
Nick likes typewriters, so he talks about them a lot. Along with Orlando author and podcast host John King, he co-hosted a typewriter meet-up at the Kerouac house here in Orlando. In this episode, Nick and Bob discuss the magic of typing machines, The Dharma Bums, and doing poetry on stage.
Learn more about the Kerouac Project and its writing residency program.
Bob recently received a tarot card deck, so Nick describes his limited - but very positive - experience with getting a reading.
So much of our identity is tied up in the quality of our hair styles. Bob and Nick share some of their past looks.
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Who makes us laugh (and push our buttons) more than our relatives?
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The last episode of Daily Dose is a Friday shorts! Some tiny episodes to see the show off.
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Our top 10 episodes!
On the Road AgainMakeout MondayEvery Breath You TakeTake Me to ChurchImprov for AnimalsOld McDonaldInterview ChallengeHip Hop HurrayCalling CollectBecause I'm Happy
Exchanging flora and tasting with our feet, featuring Kelly Joy Ladd.
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Kelly Joy Ladd is behind the mic with us as we discuss healthy treats like water and candy.
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A recap of Bob's first and Nick's last day at Fringe. Check out the Merkin Sisters for yourself!
Bob gets the call but doesn't make it past the audition.
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Bob and Nick strategize on how best to cheat.
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Jose discusses using improv skills in poker tourneys.
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The Orlando Community Art Supply closet launches at Joybird Books where Bob meets at an amazing poet.
Learn more about Moonstruck Market and Bazaar Botanica.
Bob recounts some of his favorite memories from Jose's wedding.
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Jose Rodriguez joins Bob and Nick to talk about having an unnecessary body part removed.
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Jose Rodriguez joins us once again to discuss the finer points of podcasting.
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Bob discusses the creation and presentation of an important marketing strategy.
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Who's on first? Some of our favorite players featuring Jose A. Rodriguez.
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Having something inside you that's desperate to get out. Featuring Jose A. Rodriguez.
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How does a person get on stage at SAK Comedy Lab? Bob and Nick discuss the group's long-running class structure as well as the new audition-based development group with special guest Jose A. Rodriguez.
Jose A. Rodriguez is back in the studio! He shares stories about the meals from his childhood.
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Bob and Nick are joined by Jose Rodriguez! They discuss how much trust people have at SAK Comedy Lab.
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Who makes us laugh (and push our buttons) more than our relatives?
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Jay is back! We discuss feeling incomplete when it comes to not finishing every podcast in our listening queue.
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Emily is back! We discuss our media habits and the very good movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
Jay is back to discuss his Universal Studios character and pop quiz Bob and Nick.
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We start a week of episodes with SAK great and amazing performer, teacher, director, and writer Jay Hopkins!
On this episode, how Nick's path has almost crossed with Jay's.
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Special guest: Emily!
Our internal clocks are off.
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Special Guest: Emily!
Bob gets into it with someone's bad employer.
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Nick gets a stink eye for not shaking hands.
Special guest: Emily!
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Thinking about corporate responsibility, especially when it comes to plastics. Also, Lyle Lovett!
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Bob harmonizes and further planning on having Daily Dose guests.
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A hopeful story about someone changing their belief system.
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Emily's performance background and how she remembers so many lyrics.
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Bob has had some time off to reflect and relax. Switching back to work mode has been a little challenging including a fender bender.
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A few of our favorite cartoons we've been watching recently.
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We discuss a fairly famous thought experiment and no cats were harmed in the making of this episode.
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Seeing a play adapted from a movie adapted from a book.
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It's almost January! Time to join a gym. Bob is one step ahead, and he shares his experience going to a new one.
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What happens when the culture at a business doesn't work? Also, what happens when it does!
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Can AI be integrated into classical music? Here's the Radiolab story about the AI composer.
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How Bob and Nick consume music along with what greetings work for them in a post-pandemic world.
The Orlando International Fringe Festival is growing in new and amazing ways. Will Bob and Nick participate again?
Right before going through Hurricane Ian, Bob and Patti deal with some stormy weather at Yellowstone Park.
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You need a hammer, but the stapler is closer so you use that. Not the smartest move.
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Bob, Nick, and Tisse discuss how a lot of our personal interactions have become asynchronous. Check out the How of Happy.
Tisse Mallon is back with a heartwarming episode about an incredibly inspirational teacher.
Nick shares the story of becoming a Montreal Expos fan.
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Bob and Nick discuss fast fashion, specifically what to wear while biking.
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Bob and Nick discuss their experiences with different therapies and try to figure out where leeches fit in.
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Banning books is wrong. But some older books should be read with added context.
Podcasts discussed on this episode: Maintenance Phase and You're Wrong About (including the one about Go Ask Alice)
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Choosing where to eat based on your cultural loyalties.
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Bob and Nick are getting older. Which activities do they still want to experience, and which ones are being phased out?
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Bob and Nick are semi-retired from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What other comics turned TV shows are out there? Spoiler alert, the Sandman and Paper Girls.
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Sure, sometimes it's hard to remember what you ate for lunch yesterday, but can you remember anything you ate 25 years ago?
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How do you choose to help people? In this episode, Bob discusses how he approaches inspiring others.
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Tisse Mallon joins Bob and Nick for an episode about gaining perspective by zooming out.
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There is a lot left to learn, and Tisse Mallon is here to tell Bob and Nick (and you) about their new program, How of Happy.
On this episode, Tisse Mallon describes how an early move helped to make them feel comfortable wherever they go.
Bob and Nick welcome the amazing and effervescent Tisse Mallon to the show! They discuss giving blood and traveling around the world, amongst other things.
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Kevin Zepf is the owner and proprietor of the Bandbox, a new non-alcoholic bar here in Orlando. Bob and Nick have some suggestions on how to help it grow.
"Relationships based on intense experiences never work." That may be true for buses that have to go really fast, but it's not true for making friends at a theme park during a work experience.
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It's always good to have people to talk to, especially when trying to figure out the motives behind an email.
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Ryan, Bob, and Nick discuss how people get pigeonholed with a single talent even though there is much more to them.
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Ryan gives Bob and Nick a deep dive on Dungeons and Dragons, especially when it comes to the role of the DM.
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Bob and Nick are joined by Ryan Goodwin to discuss some of their favorite holidays and their religious upbringings.
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Ryan and Nick tell Bob about their school band experiences.
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We should start a book club. Bob discusses his recent read, Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain.
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If heroes really wanted to fight crime, they should go into government work.
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Bob and Nick don't often talk politics, but sometimes current events call for it. While they agree on most issues, they thought this was a good example of how to have a conversation about touchy subjects.
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Phrases that land with an American audience don't travel well. Bob discusses taking his show on the road and having to change his tunes.
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Bob discusses the desire to move home after a few decades away. It might be a little chilly up there though.
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There's the trigger. Then there's how (and if) we communicate to the person who triggered us. Nick shares a story about how he dealt with both when he was younger, and how it changed how he reacts now.
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When does inspiration strike? On this episode, Nick shares a story about Paul MacCready and his human-powered plane, the Gossamer Albatross. Bob then discusses how he integrates stories like these into his professional speaking gigs so the inspiration goes off at the right time.
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Bob and Nick often bounce around from topic to topic, so they decided to brand these episodes with an appropriate name.
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There were a lot of firsts for Bob and Nick at this year's Fringe. Their first time performing at the Festival. Their first time on stage together. And for Nick, the first time performing in front of his mom.
Getting together during the pandemic to record a podcast is a good coping mechanism for Bob and Nick.
It's the last episode (for now) with Ryan Goodwin. There's a lot of ground covered in this episode, including touring with his band Raspberry Pie, going in for a stage audition at SAK Comedy Lab, and Ryan gives the best advice on how to have fun and be happy.
Nick has a question for Bob and Ryan (and you). What's the best way to react when someone calls your name? Also, how do you get more people to call out your name?
Bob and Nick sit down with Ryan Goodwin again, and they found out he's very much into Dungeons and/or Dragons. Turns out there are a lot of parallels between the worlds of D&D and improv!
Bob and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of being on script, or setlist, versus going full improv. If you're delivering the same performance over and over again, how do you keep things new and interesting?
On this episode, Bob and Nick welcome a very special guest, Ryan Goodwin. Ryan was their musical partner for the Fringe, and he is an amazing human being.
What characters and stories are you nostalgic for, and which ones can you do without?
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Bob discusses seeing Chase Padgett's shows, the one that was at Fringe and the one that was on Fox. But first, Bob talks about a recent volunteer opportunity with the Special Olympics Shine Squad.
We love our furry little friends. That applies to babies too, especially if you're Greek.
How would you use time travel? Nick isn't a big fan of it in storytelling, because it's usually a crutch. But with the help of his good friend Bob, they come up with a real-world application for time travel that rocks.
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Three short stories to celebrate the last Friday of the month. Andy Serkis, true love, and Tupperware.
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When do you push your kids towards piano lessons or organized sports? Bob and Nick discuss their experiences on the receiving end of parental pushing as well as trying to cajole kids to do things.
How fast are your ears? Bob and Nick discuss listening to audiobooks at high speeds, and how that may appear to be disrespectful to the narrators' performance.
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You have the opportunity to save the universe. Do you ignore your family to do so? That's the question for this episode.
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This is a classic Daily Dose dominos episode. Or is it a snowball episode? What's a good analogy for when Bob and Nick jump around a lot, from topic to topic, in a fun and funny way? Cascading rabbit trail episode? We'll keep workshopping it.
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Can we make up for our past crimes? The reason we ask is Bob did a small phone-related fraud in his youth, but he's been super good since.
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The big epic fantasy stories, from Middle Earth to Dune to Pandora, have a lot of prophecies involved in the storytelling, and Nick is kind of over it. Is it because he's not part of anyone's prophecy? Probably.
Oh, and Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is discussed. We think it was lacking in a prophecy, but don't quote us on that.
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Start your Lamaze breathing for this episode. Bob and Nick discuss the miracle of childbirth and the differences in how they talk to people who say they are ready for kids. Also, they sound a little like curmudgeons about gender reveal parties.
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Bob talks about returning to an art form after a while off. Unlike riding a bike, you may not feel as good at it as you did before. But you have to keep going to get back in the groove.
Bob and Nick take a look back at their Fringe show. We had amazing support from Ryan Goodwin for music and Emika Martin on the technical side. We also discuss the wonderful world of improv classes at SAK Comedy Lab.
Photo by Jim Hobart / Macbeth Studio.
Our final episode with Jim Hobart (in this series)! We dig back into his amazing Legacy Life Project, which is a service he provides to capture stories of loved ones. We get into the origin story of the project back in 2001 as well as who Bob and Nick would want to be interviewed.
Take a moment to watch some highlights of these stories on Macbeth Studio's channel.
Jim Hobart guest stars in this episode of Your Daily Dose! We discuss food in pill form, productivity, and flags. You have a homework assignment! Listen to this episode of You're Wrong About.
We are spending a week talking to Jim Hobart who you might know from Local Love Orlando, Macbeth Studio, the Legacy Life Project, and maybe even Knight Images and the original Pegasus Magazine. Today’s episode is about finding journalism that manages to tell the truth.
Today's episode was recorded at the College Park Gallery at the corner of Edgewater Drive and Smith Street. You should visit sometime to see the great art and talk to Jim and Flynn.
We're trying something a little different and infusing your daily dose with some of the remarkable people who make Orlando (and beyond) great. This week, Bob and Nick sat down with Jim Hobart of Macbeth Studio, the Legacy Life Project, and a whole lot of other things. Enjoy this introduction to Jim, and stick around for more episodes about him.
Nick discusses remaining a Canadian citizen even though he's lived in the US for almost 50 years.
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
As Bob and Nick prepare for "You Belong Here" at the Orlando Fringe, they're going to take a break from new episodes. Enjoy this repeat from the vault!
Bob and Nick discuss some podcasts which help give more context to people we admire and despise.
Nick likes typewriters, so he talks about them a lot. Along with Orlando author and podcast host John King, he co-hosted a typewriter meet-up at the Kerouac house here in Orlando. In this episode, Nick and Bob discuss the magic of typing machines, The Dharma Bums, and doing poetry on stage.
Learn more about the Kerouac Project and its writing residency program.
Bob and Nick discuss being over-connected on social media. Bob thinks he may have too many, Nick thinks Bob can never be connected to too many people because of the joy he inspires.
When you hear something that agrees with your sense of right and wrong, do you confirm the facts?
A tradition for the show is our Friday shorts. The last Friday of the month, Bob and Nick put together a few tiny conversations for your listening pleasure. They'll make you laugh, they'll make you think, and they'll all be over very soon.
Are you used to interacting with humans via Zoom? For someone like Bob, who gets energy from people in the room, this has been a tough two years.
Bob and Nick try to work out how we can have discussions with people who have different beliefs.
When does food go bad? The date is a nice guide, but who really knows for sure? Bob and Nick discuss the history of gross milk facts.
Behind the Bastards, The Federal Drug Administration: Part 1
Behind the Bastards, The Federal Drug Administration: Part 2
Whether you're in a fight with people or with Father Time, a solid yell could help you win.
Does your memory of an event always line up with what actually happened?
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Making your way in the world todAY takes everything you've got, so you need a friend to talk to.
Documenting the past is important, and Dose friend Joanie Schirm does a heck of a job telling her family's story.
Traditional artwork such as paintings and sculptures is generally meant to stay in one place and be appreciated. Sometimes it comes on two wheels, but it remains stationary because Bob and Nick don't want to go for a ride.
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Exploring the hurdles of learning another language and telling the difference between a cliche and an idiom.
Bob and Nick are not competitive, but they like games. And sports. But not timed things, except Wordle.
Bob and Nick discuss existential horror (the 24 hours news cycle and its effect on our psyches) as well as the horror genre in popular culture.
Bob and Nick often compare notes on neat things they love. It could be a book, a TV show, (very often) a human, and sometimes an organization. Bob works with a lot of amazing nonprofits, and it's always fascinating to hear how he helps them.
Bob brings up a Greek origin story that Nick is less than enthusiastic about.
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Nick gives Bob the abridged version of the Douglas Adams classic. Like the way Arthur Dent learned to fly, Nick wants to get worse at procrastination.
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What is the best dessert? Better question: What is the best delivery system for your favorite dessert? Cupcake, cookie, cream puff, martini, etc. The choices are endless. But Nick has an answer.
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Bob and Nick share some outtakes from memorable obituaries and discuss what is deserving enough to show up on their own.
The last Friday of the month is a special dose for listeners. And for Bob and Nick. Mostly for the listeners.
It's cold in Florida, but Nick doesn't need or want a blanket. If his body temp goes up too much, he has nightmares. And Bob has trust issues with dentists. Enjoy!
It's not only about the gift that Nick got for Bob, it's about the one he didn't get Bob.
There's book smart, then there's common sense. When it comes to pasta, we have neither.
Bob recently received a tarot card deck, so Nick describes his limited - but very positive - experience with getting a reading.
Which would you choose? Rock climbing or racquetball? In this episode, we break down some of the fun that goes along with each, and how Nick overbuys equipment.
It's important that podcasting hosts sound distinctive from each other or there could be some confusion for the listener. In this episode, we figure out that it's easy to tell Bob and Nick apart. One is loud, the other hairy.
Working hard or hardly living? Bob and Nick take a moment to discuss the reset that's currently happening with corporations and their employees. Ultimately, they blame the most obvious person who could have fixed all the problems with corporate greed and excess: Bruce Wayne.
Finding perfection in the imperfect. For Bob, the art of wabi-sabi is an exercise he'd like to get to know better through the art of kintsugi. That is, putting something back together that's broken. Mainly pottery, not people.
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Texting, texting, 1 2 3. Nick takes his time responding to Bob, which brings out some very understandable creative anxieties. Also, the latest on the upcoming Fringe show!
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Staying organized, keeping on task, taking care of business. It’s not always easy when we have a ton of distractions and creative minds. Bob and I talk about some of the challenges with staying on target. Enjoy!
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This is a classic Dose where Bob and Nick jump from topic to topic and even ramble a little bit. And that's fine, it's their podcast. If they want to talk about outer space, Sandra Bullock, Sandra Bullock in space, say our final farewells to Betty White, and worry about how our bodies are betraying us, then they will. And they did.
Classic rock has a lot to do with love and heartbreak. Few songs have to do with love, heartbreak, and puke, but this story from Bob as a kid does!
What are some of the things you've learned in therapy? In this episode, Nick shares eight magic words his therapist taught him, and he hopes to incorporate them into his conversations in the future.
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Time isn't always on your side. In this episode, Bob and Nick discuss the advantages of sabbaticals, dedicated time to work on bettering oneself.
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We all need a minute to vent on occasion. It might be about work or family or the news, and a quick conversation about something that bothers us makes things feel a little bit better, even if we don't come up with a solution. In the case of today's episode, Bob and Nick vent, don't come up with a solution, and then blame the multiverse.
Having always thought of himself as a dog person, Nick was surprised by how easy it was to switch to a cat person. Cats are covered in hair and would prefer to be napping all the time. He's covered in hair and would prefer to be napping all the time. You can see why this is working.
In this episode, Bob and Nick discuss the audio producer's dilemma: What do you do when you’re listening to the playback? Sure, it’s important to be present, and you need to edit stuff out, but it doesn’t take 100% of your brainpower. So what do you do in the meantime? The answer may surprise you.
Doing research is critical to telling a good story, especially if you're reporting the news. In this episode, Nick tells Bob about a recent story he did for the Community Paper about juice cleanses in which he already decided how the story was going to go, but then the research led to a different conclusion.
Happy New Year from Your Daily Dose! As is our tradition on the last Friday of the month, Bob and Nick present some of their favorite short conversations, microdoses you might say, and put them together for your listening pleasure. It’s themed for the holidays too! They discuss the Grinch and the Whos, football with friends, and everyone’s annual tradition of getting matching tattoos.
Children are great. But the experiences we have with them sometimes aren’t. While Bob and Nick both think the teenage years are tough, it’s probably because they’re giant kids themselves. They related to the tiny tykes, and they didn’t want them to grow up. Hearing Bob talk about his adult kids and the relationship they have gives Nick a lot of hope.
In case you missed all of Nick's references to Star Trek: TNG, dedicating an episode to the names of space ships or pitching his qualifications as a deep-space astronaut, you should know that he's a sci-fi fan. On this episode, he tells Bob about rewatching a science fiction classic, or rather, a sequel to a sci-fi classic, and an indelible impression one scene left on him.
You know how sometimes you're super-wealthy and assume that means you know everything? It turns out Bob and Nick believe in architects, actual trained and professional architects, and not super-wealthy people who hold donations hostage until they get to pretend to be architects.
Have you ever gone down a Wikipedia rabbit hole? Sometimes, they lead to a time vortex. You look up one thing then somehow, suddenly it's 3am and you’ve gone through all of the Orlando Magic draft picks of the last 25 years. Sometimes, you read something that inspires you. Do yourself a favor and look up UCF professor and amazing human Dr. Richard Lapchick. You can also listen to this episode!
Like many people, Nick gets a little anxious when it comes to parties, especially if there are a lot of people he doesn’t know all that well. So it’s unlikely that he would ever have a holiday party for his neighbors. Bob and his wife Patti are the types of people to do such a thing, but there was still a little bit of trepidation to this get-together.
With all this talk of Santa’s list, Bob and I thought it would be a good time to share some stories about being nice. You’re not going to get any extra presents, you may even not get recognition for what you’ve done, but it’s important, and every once in a while you may teach someone a valuable lesson.
Bob and Nick discuss their favorite Christmas gifts. Bob remembers his fondly. Nick can only recall the most disappointing one.
Receiving a card in the mail is a wonderful treat. Then why do holiday cards feel like form letters?
In this episode, Bob and Nick introduce or reintroduce you to the idea of a salon. It’s a gathering of people, like a party, but with the intention of education on a particular topic or topics. To have one, you usually have to have an inspiring and charismatic host. That’s where Bob comes in.
In another attempt to find things they disagree about, Nick and Bob find themselves agreeing on more things. Are they avoiding conflict, or does the nature of "yes and" improv prevent opportunities for conflict? Yes!
Not so happy with the state's new surgeon general.
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Starting with a crazy premise leads to great stories.
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Cultural leadership in Orlando. Here's the article Nick quoted in the story: ‘I don’t own that job’: Rethinking the theater scene’s long tenures and limited opportunities
Buying furniture, interviewing in unusual settings.
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Putting some distance between yourself and difficulties.
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Wanting to see something different in our feeds.
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Bob shares one of his work professional mess-ups.
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Binging an old favorite brings good memories and bad.
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Suggestions from people to make our presentations better.
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Nick tries to teach his youngest about being sneaky.
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Bob and Nick discuss the importance of taking a few minutes for yourself.
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There's more to being married than what you put on your finger.
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Nick accidentally Marie Kondos all his formal clothes.
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Bob gets bitten by the speaking bug for the first time.
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Bob introduces Nick to one of his super friends, Morgan Russell.
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Nick misses a chance to stretch his improv muscles, but he's inspired by great performers like Leah and Tim from Nitwits Anonymous.
Phrases and terms we should try to delete from our vocabulary.
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What do you do with all the things you leave behind?
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Communicating your comfort levels after a pandemic.
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The last Friday of the month? That means it's time for our shorts. Tiny conversations about where babies come from, Vulcan mind melds, and what kind of vet Bob wants to be.
Figuring out a way different age groups can talk to each other.
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August is a big anniversary for Nick's rebellious phase. His one rebellious phase.
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A good step in finding the right therapist: Making sure you're comfortable in their space.
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There's phoning it in, then there's phoning it up.
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Food for thought. And food for thinking. And food because it's fun.
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Watching old television shows with a different perspective.
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Finding energy with fewer people in the crowd.
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Uppercase, lowercase, and all the generations in between.
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Three doses talking about being a parent, what are kids are fascinated by, and how family shows affection.
Hierarchy at work? We're not big fans of the usual infrastructure setups.
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We're going to try something new on Tuesdays! This episode features three past conversations on one of our favorite topics: Improv. How does it affect our love lives? What was it like for Bob to get back on stage in a pandemic world? And who would do better with "yes and," a dog or a cat?
Putting your best foot forward at speaking engagements.
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Picking a playlist is tough when you avoid an entire decade.
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Should you get 10 pair of cheap socks or three pair of great socks?
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When you give yourself room to play, do you have more freedom to push your limits?
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Recording events so we can look back at them later.
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Attributing quotes isn't easy, but someone has to do it.
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More things we miss and don't miss during the pandemic.
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How has the pandemic changed the ways we help people?
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We all bend the truth a bit. When and where do we do that the most?
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Bob leads an improv class for people who take care of themselves and others.
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Making ourselves comfortable at home can cause property values to rise.
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Nick and Bob have different approaches to giving advice.
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Keeping the flag flying well past its expiration date.
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Connecting with people, with strangers, can be easy when you have something in common.
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Taking a moment to send positive thoughts and compliments goes a long way.
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Saying goodbye isn't easy if you get emotional. Also, if your mom has very specific rules.
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The Majesty Building, AKA the eyesore on I-4, turns 20 in 2021. It's not done yet, but should it be?
Bob and Nick discuss the thrill and fear experienced through true crime podcasts and books.
Nick comes up with an unconventional new way to celebrate birthdays and new years.
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How much love do you have to give? That was the question that Bob poses on this episode, because he was told that he loves stuff too much. To know Bob Kodzis is to know that isn’t possible.
Nick describes some of his issues with being heard.
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Bob gets some gifts with assembly (and practice) required.
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Nick gets an unexpected surprise from a service he had written off as a gimmick.
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Nick's plan for being more noticed in middle school is not well-balanced.
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Intimidated by a new thing? Get someone to act as a guide to help ease you into it.
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Let's look at our biases towards drugs - And meditation.
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Nick's dad rewards him for getting good grades. Reward may not be the right word.
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A genius idea from Bob and Patti honors an amazing woman who we lost earlier this year.
Along with talking printing in several dimensions, Nick shares an innovative marketing strategies for his creations.
Disney, Pixar, and others use some clichés to help push the stories along. Hopefully you're not a parent in one of their animated films.
Learn more about the "Women in Refrigerators" trope on Wikipedia or visit Gail Simone's site on the topic.
Fathers start out cool and fade into obscurity during our kids' teen years. Bob and Nick discuss this pesky habit along with the myth of multitasking.
The algorithm that tells you what you might like is great, but it can't replace good people.
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Bob and Nick discuss similar experiences in walking a mile in the shoes of others.
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Nick has dreams about his dad, but Bob thinks he's dreaming about himself as a dad.
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So much of our identity is tied up in the quality of our hair styles. Bob and Nick share some of their past looks.
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We all compartmentalize in different ways. Sometimes it might be easier to bury things deep than just deal with them.
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Having a goal like being a YouTube celebrity isn't the worst thing that has ever happened to a kid.
How well do you have to know someone before you can buy them a meal without specific instructions on what they want?
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There are a number of ways to make people smile. Bob shares one of the things his sister does to get a grin or three.
Holy fools, the people telling truth to power, have one thing in common: Curiosity.
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We're communicating differently thanks to wearing masks all the time. Are your eyes telling the story? What about your hands conveying subtext?
What does it take to make the best sandwich? Someone with skills, and a little grand theft auto.
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This isn't a political podcast, but it is a civic-minded one!
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Bob and Nick talk a lot. Many times, they are short conversations like these four. Halloween, gnus, propogation, and Nickelback.
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If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, how often should we come up with new material?
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The scariest marsupials are the ones we keep on the inside.
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What's standing in between you and that project you're working on? Bob and Nick discuss a few common blocks and what to do about them.
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Our heroes can be super, so super that it's hard to relate to them. Bob and Nick discuss how their favorite supes are the kinds that represent a more human struggle.
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To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. Episode 20 reminds you to jump at those chances when they present themselves.
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To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. Episode 12 was pre-pandemic, and it is just as relevant now as it was then.
To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. You may prefer quality over quantity, but you don't get to quality without quantity.
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To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. What are some of your past cringeworthy moments you should have gotten canceled for?
To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. On episode 23, Bob and Nick discuss a grandfather and grandchild who connect through a shared interest in all things fashionable.
To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. When meeting new people, is there a better way to ice break?
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To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. Episode 27 features one of many impromptu songs that makes the show so popular.
To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. Having a good creative partner, and maybe a rival or two, is the topic du jour for episode 126.
To celebrate our 200th episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose.
Here are Bob and Nick from episode 16 discussing what happens when the camera is turned back on us.
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To celebrate our 200th episode, we're revisiting some of our favorites from the first two centuries of Your Daily Dose. This is where it all started, as many things often do, with episode 1.
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Episode 200 of Your Daily Dose poses one of the most important questions yet. It's food related, of course.
On a scale from one to Greek, Nick scores pretty high with Bob and his wife. Being the standard bearer for all things Hellenic (and Daytona Beach) is a lot of pressure.
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On this episode, Bob and Nick discuss when your formative years end, and whether they turn into formidable ones.
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Finding things to do as an intergenerational family unit isn't always easy. Luckily there are always cute animal videos on the internet.
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We don't always know people are our heroes until they're being remembered. Bob and Nick put Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the pedestal she rightfully deserves.
Big events like the Florida Film Festival are coming back in socially distanced formats. Bob discusses his experience watching movies from home.
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Stick to your guns. Even if that means missing a free meal at the Cheesecake Factory. Especially if it means missing a free meal at the Cheesecake Factory.
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We're not going out that much right now, so is every destination forbidden fruit or places we wouldn't want to visit?
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Finding the learning style that works best for you is a process and may change over time.
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What's harder to draw, eyes or hands? Either one as long as they belong to someone that you love.
Three short episodes rolled into one. This includes a talk about failure and how we should rebrand it along with how we're coping with not winning the Orlando Weekly Best of podcast category.
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How many songs does it take to get to the center of an NFL player? According to Nick, eight. He and Bob discuss one of Nick's old projects, creating mixtapes for football players.
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"I do the 'New York Times' crossword puzzle every morning to keep the old grey matter ticking." - Carol Burnett
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Ready. Shoot. Aim. When it comes to helping people during a pandemic, it can be better to act first and plan after.
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It sounds like a preposterous question, "What time is the 3 o'clock parade?" Until you realize what people are really asking.
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Losing your train of thought is not the end of the world. There's another train coming soon.
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There are many ways to get into character. Sing a little song. Do a little dance. Wave your hands in the air regardless of how much you care.
Find your center. Take a moment to stop and smell someone else's deodorant. Mindfulness and antiperspirant don't usually go together, but they do in this episode.
Deleting all but one of your Twitter accounts is probably a step in the right direction, but how do you deal with the sometimes toxic nature of social networks?
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Everyone has a different learning style. On this episode, Bob and Nick discuss how important it is to identify yours so you don't mistake it for one that is broken.
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Cumin and cinnamon are two great tastes that taste great together on this episode.
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Bob and Nick tell stories about storytellers and then decide it's better to have all the entertainment choices instead of just thirteen channels.
Disrupting business meetings, finding ways to make them move, takes a skill that is honed over years of practice. Of course, it doesn't always go well as Bob found out at a high level meeting he was facilitating.
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Jumping around from topic to topic, Bob and Nick hit on New Orleans, oysters, jilted brides, and more. In fact, here's the jilted bride and Bob:
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Bob and Nick are very big fans of Orlando. They have both lived in the City Beautiful for decades, they both graduated from UCF, and they both have seen some amazing changes over the years.
On this episode, Bob and Nick address the elephant in the room: The listener. We have a huge pachyderm audience.
Nick tells Bob a story about accidentally taking a SAK Comedy Lab class with Kevin McDonald (of Kids in the Hall). He didn't take the class by accident, he just didn't know it was a performance class.
Bob and Nick are not only jealous of super-powered people, but also their alter egos.
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When was the last time you sent some mail? Support the post office and support your soul by connecting with others.
It's the eighth annual edition of Friday Shorts! Every month, Bob and Nick put together shorter conversations that were too good to pass up into one tasty episode. So technically it's not the eighth annual, it's just the eighth one they have done. What do you call that?
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While most of our faces are covered up by masks right now, there is still a lot of emotion and meaning being communicated. Bob and Nick explore where we learn when to raise an eyebrow, how wide our eyes should get, and how much nostril flare is too much.
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Bob and Nick revisit Nick's high school sense of humor (it needed work) and try to figure out if it's possible to compare our grades with those of our kids.
Bob and Nick set out to improve the working experience, first by exploring things not to do, then creating the perfect trap for micromanagers everywhere.
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Breaking the ice sounds like a lot of work, and if you don't have the right introductory question, it sure can be! Nick and Bob discuss some different options instead of the old standby, "What do you do?"
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You always need a backup plan. Who could tag in to host this show if and when something happens to Bob or Nick?
You never know where an unexpected reference will take a conversation with Bob and Nick. Sometimes it even covers topics that may be challenging to tackle.
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Who doesn't like a good math now and then? Turns out Nick is a big fan, mainly because it came naturally to him.
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Nick really wanted to call this episode YD2 on MST3K because we talk about Mystery Science Theater 3000, but not everyone might get that reference. Understanding and appreciating your audience is a big part of comedy.
There's no one way to use social media, just like there is no one tea that is made of pieces of everyone. That's going to make a lot more sense if you listen to the entire episode.
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Revisiting the Weird Pets episode, Bob recounts his Amway experiences including owning a couple of lambs as a kid. That leads him into a story about paternal influences and Cadillacs.
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Plants. We all have them. In Nick's case, he has more than ever from working at The Heavy. Hear about plants and the people who love them on this episode.
This was not the typical summer vacation, so it stands to reason that the school year would start out a little differently as well. Bob and Nick discuss the tough decision students and parents had to make.
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Brushes with greatness can happen at any time, often with your posterior. In this episode, Bob and Nick discuss a couple of times they've been near famous musical instruments and 80s action sound stages.
One of the things Bob enjoys the most is teaching people improv. How does that work in the time of COVID-19 though? He covered someone's class and found out!
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Let's talk about life ASD (after social distancing). Are we going to be good at hugging anymore? It's something that worries Bob, but Nick is here to help.
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Take a minute. Breathe. Bob offers some advice on the how, when, and why of air intake.
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Bob and Nick discuss the health benefits and detriments to social media therapy. That is, asking for help on social media, not getting therapy for social media. Is that a thing?
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Nick recounts his first time really doing improv. Like many of the things he does, it was for vengeance.
Take a peak behind the curtain at how Bob and Nick create Your Daily Dose, the podcast. Not to be confused with your daily dose of medicine(s). We don't make that.
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Episode 150 features three short conversations from Bob and Nick. They talk napping, food, and being too scripted, which are all very near and dear to their hearts.
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What's on your list of projects that you want to get to someday? Nick has a few, including learning more about his Canadian heritage.
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Nick shares how podcasting and radio were essential components of finding his voice. And learn more about the classes being offered by the Orange County Library System.
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If you're happy and you know it, take this survey! Bob and Nick discuss how we tend to be happier when we're playing to our strengths, something this survey measures.
Stretching and getting out of your comfort zone is good for your body and good for your soul. Sometimes though, the stretching is our careers, and we're trying to fit into places we don't quite belong.
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What does it take for Bob to be uncomfortable on stage? As it turns out, quite a bit.
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Women like Amanda and Emily are some of the funniest people Bob and Nick know. That's why when people say, "Women can't be funny," it leaves them scratching their heads for a reason behind such an absurd statement.
Bob and Nick discuss the joys and intricacies of having someone to bounce ideas off of. Not always bouncing, sometimes landing with a dull thud. But that's part of the responsibility of the thinking buddy.
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. If Bob was ever afflicted by this, it must have been many decades ago, because he makes getting on stage and connecting with hundreds of people seem effortless. What has he learned from watching other speakers over his career? Here are some insights.
Please note that the names of the speakers we discuss in this episode have been redacted to protect their identities.
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Conversation starters with family can be a minefield, but Bob and Nick have a potentially safe topic: Pets! Especially the weird ones you had growing up. Where the heck did they come from?
It's the grossest conversation yet because this one is all about licorice. But Bob and Nick are offering up their accumulated branding know-how to relaunch the world's least favorite treat.
Concern for getting canceled in the future led Nick to look back on his past bad decisions. One metaphor from more than two decades ago makes him kind of wish someone had called him out sooner.
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If you're not feeling high on the future of social mediums, this is the episode for you. Bob and Nick discuss their consumption levels and dealing with the negativity that seems baked into the systems.
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Bob and Nick discuss an alternative to calling people out. Will it work in every scenario and with every person? Probably not, but for the people you are closest to, it's a good first step.
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Nick trims his beard thanks to some passive aggression from his grandmother and an unmasked stranger. Bob shares that grandmas aren't always who we think they are.
Motorcycles and cool dudes go together, especially the ones named James. The dudes named James, not the motorcycles. The motorcycles are named Harley Davidson. And if the dude is named James Harley Davidson, watch out! That's way too cool.
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How are you sleeping lately? Nick and Bob discuss how much more vivid their dreams are, and how that's not a bad thing. Themes, imagery, and memories are bubbling up, and they discuss if it's easier (or at least less traumatic) to remember your dreams the older you get.
Ball gowns and coffee beans. Bob and Nick discuss an interesting new movie and that leads to a story about coffee, and the drug dealers who sell it. You're going to have to listen to this one to get it.
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The goal at the ad agency is to pull at every last heart string. Bob and Nick know this from experience, and they discuss how that applies to the photos used in ads and campaigns. Food photos are the hardest!
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Bob and Nick discuss the personas they put on through facial hair (for Nick) and a luxurious mane (for Bob).
We all have a contentious relationship with being content, and our content. We should have tables to hold all of our content. Our favorite items would be our heart's content? It's a homonym kind of episode.
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It's business talk with Bob and Nick! They discuss the costs and benefits of replacing people in the workplace. They are available to cultivate the best out of your team too! Just have everyone at your company listen to this podcast. Not just this one, all of them.
Robert Guillaume as Benson and Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder are two of Nick's favorite pop culture characters. They share a biting wit and are oftentimes pretty mean. Does that mean he aspires to be a bit of a curmudgeon as well? Bob doesn't think so.
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A stage. Two men. One Wham. Two Beths. All of this will make sense when you listen to this episode featuring Bob's lip syncing brush with greatness.
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There's a fine line between professional partners and workplace rivals. In this episode, Bob and Nick discuss some of the people they know who fall into these categories and how sometimes these folks can switch teams.
Three short stories, seemingly unconnected... Because they are completely unconnected. They were recorded at different times, different days, and one is about improv games and another about artwork? Those are technically connected. Fine, look for the underlying theme, we cant stop you.
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Why do Bob and Nick podcast? We tackle that question on this episode. Turns out it’s not just because they saw a need for a podcast that appealed to Greek Canadians and improv teachers originally from Boston.
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There's sharing. There is oversharing. Then there are episodes where the hosts compare notes on their vasectomies. This episode is the latter.
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The idea that being on any stage would intimidate Bob is pretty far-fetched, but it turns out that performing for the camera is not his favorite avenue to an audience. Get him in front of an audience, and the energy exchange that happens because of it, and everyone is a happy camper.
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Nick and Bob get a lot out of their relationships with their pets. But is it possible that Bob's dog is distracting the love of his life from spending more affection bucks on him? Affection bucks don't grow on trees, you know.
If you can find the time and the opportunity, do something kind and even funny for someone you care about. Here's an example from Bob.
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The butterfly effect has nothing on this episode where Bob and Nick pinball between anime, Buddha, and the cultural significance of moths. Buddha comes up in relation to an anime appearance as a very powerful warrior. More info about that is available on the site!
- Buddha is what's known as a Servant in the Fate/Extra anime, fighting for the human that he's tied to. Here's more details, with the Combat types being pretty interesting and bizarre.
- Here's a scene of him fighting another Servant, Nero, and absolutely destroying her in a very calm manner. Trigger warning, it's pretty violent.
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The oral storytelling tradition is a powerful medium, especially when we add our own details and spin to the probably already tall tales. This is especially true when it comes to family legends, where history meets hyperbole in a way we really want to be real.
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Tools, cars, computers, external hard drives, plants, pets, kids. These are all things you need to maintain over time. How are you at doing that? Nick and Bob learn they are both terrible at taking care of their automobiles and map out their maintenance shortcomings from there.
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Beer and sports. Are they as good alone as they are with friends? Not for Nick.
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Raising caterpillars has a unique set of challenges.
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When it's time to end a friendship, do you feel guilty?
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The anxiety levels that come with worrying about serial killers.
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Our preconceived notions of different job titles from lawyers to influencers.
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Do you need some new material for your go-to joke stash? Bob and Nick discuss the process.
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Bob and Nick discuss giving unsolicited advice and some of the pitfalls therein.
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A conversation about da Vinci gets Bob and Nick speculating about being someone's apprentice.
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Bob and Nick discuss how they stay in the moment.
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Having kids is a humbling experience. And babies are not motivated by shame.
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If you make a conscious effort to document a day on your camera or phone, you may see quite a bit more than you would otherwise.
How do Bob and Nick feel about greeting cards? Strongly.
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Bob and Nick discuss the types of imaginary friends in the world.
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If you look around the room, and you can't pick out the weirdo, it might just be you. And that's a great thing!
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Bob recounts the time he got involved in an award ceremony of sorts.
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Bob and Nick discuss how we connect with other people. Sometimes easily, sometimes not so much.
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Nick sums up his attempt to type one letter every day for a month, and what he got out of it.
Fear, should you try and beat it up? The answer, along with bee beer and texting on gravestones in this edition of Friday Shorts.
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Nick discusses his approach to interviews for To a Certain Degree.
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Bob and Nick discuss getting used to working on screen.
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Greaster, AKA Greek Easter, is a tradition that Nick remembers fondly.
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Bob and Nick discuss the philosophy of action sparking amazing.
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From the Census to pocket change, Bob and Nick cover a lot of counting this episode.
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Cultural appropriation is easy, so much so that sometimes you don't realize you're doing it. Good news though! It's just as easy to switch gears and go in another direction.
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We really geek out on this episode. The titles of artwork, the hidden details within them, and the circumstances that cause artists to change their approach. It's artsy and fartsy!
Along with The Hallucinogenic Toreador by Salvador Dalí, we discuss the work of Kelly Joy Ladd and Phil Hansen.
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How do you get ready for the tattoo shop? For Nick, it involved a practice session of talking to people at the mall.
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For every home hair cut, there is something positive to come out of quarantine. A habit change, a project checked off the list, or just some alone time.
That red hot bubble of anger. Do you carry it with you, or do you let it go?
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Unlike a mosquito captured in amber, a mosquito captured during a 3D print probably doesnt have dinosaur DNA.
Those on stage are there for the benefit of the audience. But are Bob and Nick?
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Putting too much pressure on a particular time period can lead to disappointment.
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Bob shares some improv exercises for partners.
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Bob and Nick are T-A-L-K-I-N-G about making out with foliage. Enjoy!
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You're on a project, maybe you're stuck. You look on Instagram for inspiration, and you instead find a squirrel - a project you'd rather be working on because it's beautiful and different than what you're trying to complete. Let's discuss!
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Forget dog people versus cat people. Nick and Bob discuss who would be best at improv, dogs or cats?
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Nick and Bob discuss friends who can push you to be better. Ashleigh Ann Gardner is one of those people for Nick.
Wash your hands or Bob is coming after you. A couple of tales of hygiene heroes.
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A little bit more about The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
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It's a beautiful day to dance! Bob and Nick discuss the joy of movement and share the songs which get them off their feet.
Are you a toe dipper or a swan diver? Nick and Bob discuss what it takes to truly embrace a new venture.
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Challenger. Enterprise. Righteous Indignation. Of Course I Still Love You.
What do all of these have in common? That's right, they are all names of actual and fictional spacecraft. Bob and Nick discuss the amazing genius of ship naming conventions from Iain M. Banks along with a space-related family misunderstanding.
How much do you know about Jim Henson and Jacques Cousteau? Guess what, you're about to learn some more on this episode.
Bob and Nick start on an 80s leading lady, jump to an action star, then martial arts and movie stunts, and then the willing suspension of disbelief. So a pretty typical conversation for them.
There's nothing quite like writing a letter or composing a tweet on a typewriter. Here's how Nick got into typewriters, and what #MailMarch is.
If you're interested in some snail mail, contact Nick on Facebook, Instagram, or via email.
A very special Daily Dose. It's our 50th episode, so enjoy five of our favorite conversations so far. And stay tuned to the very, very end for a musical bonus.
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Bob and Nick discuss the cycle we go through as we age.
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Spring cleaning is coming up. Are you clearing out all those half-completed projects this year?
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Where do you find new adult friends? Bob and Nick discuss how they met and fell into friendship.
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Sometimes finding your character's motivations can go too far.
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The end of the world thanks to the begonias.
Nick's talk on Bad Business Ideas from PechaKucha Orlando:
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A few more short conversations, with Rice Krispies, snake attacks, and naming some crayons.
Do you get better at things like driving and marriage over time? The data says yes!
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Bob and Nick start talking about what happens backstage at SAK Comedy Lab, which turns into a chat about laughter.
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This one goes out to the best food ever invented, the sandwich. Also, check out Deli Fresh Threads when you have a free moment!
Bob and Nick go on a few tangents and end up talking about how to deal with hecklers.
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A continuation of the gift-giving episode, this one focused on deliciousness.
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Great gift giving is more than just alliterative! It also requires listening skills to show you really care.
Bob discuss one of his current favorite presents, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy.
Finding the rewards of travel, especially when you're exploring without a map or agenda.
Sometimes we don't like people, and there's no logical reason for it. Nick has a celebrity that falls into that category, and he might be alone in this opinion.
Where is Nick from? Part of his heart belongs to Greece.
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A conversation on corporate culture turns into an impromptu concert.
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Someone asks "What do you do?" or "What have you been up to?" These can be anxiety-inducing questions if you think you haven't been doing enough.
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Giving people an opportunity to be creative is an incredible gift, even when you don't mean to.
Bob and Nick discuss a recent road rage incident involving Bob's rearview mirror. He discusses how he left it in his rear view.
Bob enjoys being a beginner again in his first sculpting class.
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It's a Hammond B-3 kind of show! Bob and Nick discuss where the music for the show comes from, and it's a little melancholy and sweet.
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Not the Craigslist kind of missed opportunities. But close.
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A tribute to one of the best comedy troupes of all time, and one of their best sketches.
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When do you say, "Thanks for calling me out on that?" Especially on social media.
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Selfies. Are they the best thing ever? Are they the worst thing ever? Can you tell what kind of person someone is based on how many selfies they take? Bob and Nick get to the bottom of this.
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It's not easy to break out of the monotony of routine. Sometimes we don't even realize we're doing something until it's over. Here's some advice on how to get back into focus.
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Okay boomer! Bob and Nick want to create opportunities for conversation, and a chat about the gaps between the generations - and what causes them - is a surefire discussion starter.
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You've got squad goals, let Nick and Bob help get you there.
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Bob and Nick encourage you to not rush to judgment, especially when it comes to yourself.
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That first step is often the most difficult. Here's some advice on where to start.
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Sometimes Bob and Nick have conversations that are too short to be by themselves, so we put them together in this episode of the show. Three shows, none are lonely.
Just a heads up, we do talk about a donkey, and we use the alternative naming convention for that donkey. We’re basically children when it comes to our potty mouths.
Hoover dam straight.
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Talking horror movies leads to a discussion of what scares Bob. Loneliness. Boredom. You know, the usual fears for an improv performer and public speaker.
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A trip down memory lane takes Bob and Nick on a trip to the Catalonia capital. The Sagrada Familia, Picasso, and the fine line between intimidation and inspiration are on deck.
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We talk about the differences between reacting and responding. Reacting is our default setting sometimes, can you take a moment and respond instead?
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Our take on the idea of working for the weekend, not the song by the amazing Canadian rock band Loverboy.
Spoiler alert: We are less than enthusiastic about this approach to your week.
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An art style that embraces imperfection, or a way of looking at life? Why not both? Bob and Nick discuss this approach to accepting that everything, especially the incomplete, is beautiful.
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In our first conversation back in 2017, Nick asked for Bob about what he does when facing creative blocks. The answer involved walking and a song by the artist Sia. Here's an update on that piece of advice.
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It happens all the time. You have an idea, a flash of brilliance, but no chance to write it down or otherwise capture it. Later, once it's forgotten, you think, "That was the best thing I'll ever come up with, and now it's gone."
Should you really mourn the loss of that idea? Bob and Nick explore.
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On this episode, Bob and Nick advocate for leaning into Mondays and getting a great start to every week.
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