Best You Better Ask Somebody Podcasts (2025)

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ep.64: shopping spree... 40:36

17d ago40:36

40:36

app idea 💡, rent a nigga ? i can see the problems that would have and more... sit back & listen.

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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal 1:08:17

1d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—because when Phil Rosenthal’s in the house, you don’t just talk about food, you eat it! Phil—the genius behind Everybody Loves Raymond and Somebody Feed Phil—joins us for a heartfelt, hilarious meal where we dive into everything from sitcoms and food shows to gratitude, creativity, and finding joy …

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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer 52:40

8d ago52:40

52:40

Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…

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This Is... A Bit of Optimism 1:14

10d ago1:14

1:14

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…

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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi 47:44

15d ago47:44

47:44

What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

22d ago47:49

47:49

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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ep.63: we're the new parents... 35:24

27d ago35:24

35:24

would our parents choose us if they had the chance ? better yet, would they like us if they met us as strangers ? and more... sit back & listen.

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

24d ago45:30

45:30

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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ep.62: blame it on the parents... 34:43

1M ago34:43

34:43

if you had the chance, would you choose your parents again ? sit back & listen.

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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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ep.61: name the big 5... 22:28

1M ago22:28

22:28

stay in school kids, sit back & listen.

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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…

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ep.60: for the girlies... 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

i missed y'all 💙, sit back & listen.

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(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

*Please note: At 9:01, Simon and Cory have a discussion about suicide. What happens after we attain success and glory? Where do you go when there's nowhere left to run from yourself? In Part 2 of my conversation with Cory Richards, Cory explains why reaching the summit of Everest marked the beginning of a long, painful fall from grace. After his tu…

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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 47:27

2M ago47:27

47:27

What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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TRANSFER TO THE B3 PORTAL 1:16:15

2M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

It’s another night of banter at Table 4. Lots of topics, some strong opinions and a few cocktails. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. For all your insurance needs call Justin Scherer at t…

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BONUS POD: Rob Koontz, Head Professional - French Lick Resort 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

Listen to the interview Bryno does on Fair Shake with PGA Merchandiser of the Year in Indiana Rob Koontz. Rob talks about his trips to the Masters and all the exciting things coming to French Lick golf! Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you hea…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…

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Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees -- or projects onto you. Maria Shriver was born into the legendary Kennedy and Shriver families, arriving with a script already written for her—an ide…

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OH, YOU DIDN'T KNOW? YOU BETTER ASK SOMEBODY.............. 1:41:58

2M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

With Blake out on assignment Robert Sullivan joins Deco and Bryno to discuss the wrap up of bball season, coaching rumors, hs golf, and a whole lot more. Plus we have a spirited “Are You Kidding Me Segment. And we tease an upcoming research topic…… Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, base…

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We Tell The Story of The Montreal Screwjob 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

A few months ago Bryno, on his weekly show Fair Shake, told the story of The Montreal Screwjob hopefully a way that both non wrestling fans as well as true marks can enjoy! Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcas…

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B3 DAILY UPDATE - 4/1/25 6:33

3M ago6:33

6:33

NFL Rule Changes Final 4 Lines Baseball scores Big Show Preview Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. For all your insurance needs call Justin Scherer at the Burkhart Insurance Agency. Liste…

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The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achie…

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Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkward is often an indicator that someone has extraordinary. Psychologist…

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PINFALL TALK 2 46:58

3M ago46:58

46:58

The boys are back for episode 2. Look for episode three on their own feed....wherever you get your podcasts. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. For all your insurance needs call Justin Sc…

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AS MY PODCAST GENTLY WEEPS 1:53:32

3M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. For all your insurance needs call Justin Scherer at the Burkhart Insurance Agency. Listen to other Empulse Radio show the Old School Red Hill Podcast. L…

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Introducing....Pinfall Talk 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

A sneak peak at the newest Empulse Radio show, Pinfall Talk. Pierce and Byler will provide reaction to all the big wrestling events, performers and rumors around the world of professional wrestling. Enjoy the inaugural pod of PINFALL TALK! Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and …

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Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

Is there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor? DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of the military’s most powerful leaders during the War in Iraq. She was often the only woman in the room for weeks on end. And while DeDe found the princi…

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DECO DIVES INTO THE NEW IHSAA TRANSFER RULES 1:08:27

3M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

There are big changes coming to the IHSAA and what a student athlete can and cannot do to switch schools. Deco talks with both IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig and attorney Michael Jasaitis on this topic to help you gain an insiders knowledge. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball an…

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The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

We turn to ancient philosophies to help us cope with the stress of modern life. But what if ancient wisdom could use some help from the modern world? Jay Shetty has made it his life’s work to make wisdom, peace, and purpose available to everyone. After living as a monk for 3 years, he left his monastic lifestyle with the hope of spreading what he l…

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When Your 'Flaw' Becomes Your Edge with Comedian Hasan Minhaj 44:43

4M ago44:43

44:43

To recognize your own talent takes time and self-awareness. But to find the courage to pursue it? That often requires a spark of inspiration from someone else. For Hasan Minhaj, that spark came from an unexpected trio—a teacher, a roommate, and Napster. A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan’s natural gift of gab allowed him to build a wid…

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DECO AND THE SPOOKY KIDS 1:23:28

4M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

It’s sectional time and the boys are feisty to talk about all the area teams. It’s almost a given the topic of the new transfer rule comes up and of course the conversation goes in a lot of directions, but surprisingly they stayed on topic most of the evening. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pick…

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Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink 42:07

4M ago42:07

42:07

Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything? Jocko Willink believes the secret to his greatest achievements come down to one thing – humility. A retired Navy SEAL commander, Jocko served 20 years in the U.S. military, leading one of the mos…

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BONUS EPISODE DECO TELLS THE STORY OF THE DELPHI MURDERS 51:37

4M ago51:37

51:37

In a bonus B3, Deco tells you the story and then a follow up on the Delphi Murders that he did for Fair Shake w/ Brian Emmons on all the Shake Broadcasting stations. Mike is an expert on all things dealing with the case and does a great job in bringing that story to the listeners. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. Fo…

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ep.59: burnout... 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

the honeymoon phase but at work, were we taught wrong when they said start doing less at work more... sit back & listen.

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LIVE FROM TABLE 4.......IT'S WEDNESDAY NIIIIIIGHT 1:13:21

4M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Deco and Bryno discuss the upcoming basketball sectional, their fantasy high school hoops team and the Saturday Night Live 50th year celebration. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. Try ou…

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A Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua Arthur 45:22

4M ago45:22

45:22

Death is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it’s her job to help people die. She offers support to her…

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Bonus Episode: Route 50....Highway of Champions 17:02

4M ago17:02

17:02

Bonus episode. This is a segment from Fair Shake that tells the story of all the boys state championship teams from Lawrenceville, IL to Loogootee, IN. Go see Max and the team at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% dis…

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ep.58: isolation season... 24:53

4M ago24:53

24:53

feeling, knot, so connected lately... lol, sit back & listen.

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A NICE CALM EVENING WITH THE BOYS 1:31:32

4M ago1:31:32

1:31:32

We've got an OG in the house as Blake Burkhart re-joins the pod as we tackle HS sectional basketball, wrapping up the girls and power ranking the boys. Bryno previews the highway of champions and its stories galore from tournaments of the past. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball…

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The Secret Art of Micromanagement with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

People aren’t born great leaders. They learn to become great leaders. For Brian Chesky, the learning never stops. As the co-founder of Airbnb, he had to transition from an impassioned entrepreneur with a brilliant idea into a CEO responsible for thousands of employees. To make the hard decisions necessary for Airbnb to survive the COVID pandemic, a…

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You Are More Like Grammy-Winner Jacob Collier Than You Think 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

To create something truly original, do we build something new or break what came before? Perhaps the answer is both—simultaneously. Jacob Collier does exactly that. A brilliant songwriter and musician, he’s known for transforming his live audiences into massive three-part choirs, making music with the very people who attend his concerts. His album …

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Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy 42:42

5M ago42:42

42:42

Parenting is the hardest job in the world—and it turns out, it’s also one of the best training grounds for leadership. Dr. Becky Kennedy, aka the “Millennial Parent Whisperer,” became an essential voice for caretakers by offering practical, actionable parenting advice that resonated with millions during the pandemic. As a clinical psychologist and …

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Spite Is The Greatest Motivator with Watch Duty founder John Mills 39:02

5M ago39:02

39:02

When the wildfires struck Los Angeles, turmoil quickly consumed the city. People were desperate for clear, reliable information—unsure of evacuation routes or how to track the fires as they spread in a history-making wind storm. Then, we found Watch Duty. This intuitive app became our lifeline. The visionary behind the app is John Mills, a seasoned…

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BACK HOME AGAIN....AT TABLE FOOOOUR 1:23:10

5M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

The boys are back at Table 4 at Red Bones and ready to get after it! IU in shambles, some great hs basketball coming up and an update from Tyler on his Sopranos viewing. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast f…

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The First Steps to Reducing Your Anxiety with author Mel Robbins 54:35

5M ago54:35

54:35

Life can feel overwhelming, especially when we're too drained to even get out of bed. So, how do we push through those days? For Mel Robbins, facing this very question turned her life around. Struggling with $800,000 in debt and at rock bottom, she became obsessed with finding practical ways to regain control. Fast-forward to today, and Mel is a be…

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ep.57: and i started thinking to myself... 52:43

5M ago52:43

52:43

what did he do to make n- that mad ? and more... sit back & listen.

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first ep 2024 v first ep 2025... 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

here's to growth, progress and more... sit back & listen.

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INTO THE VAULT 1:28:04

5M ago1:28:04

1:28:04

We step away from Table 4 at the Bone for a pod to see a great place, the Vault in Petersburg. Good pizza, cold drinks and some lively conversation. Go see the folks at Golf Plus at 5601 E Virginia, Evansville, IN. For all your golf, pickleball, baseball and softball equipment. Tell them you heard about them on the B3 Podcast for a 5% discount. Lis…

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The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy 46:39

5M ago46:39

46:39

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second term nears its end, he leaves behind a powerful reflection in his lett…

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