Best Kool Laid Podcasts (2025)

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H_AI_R: When the Humans in HR Compete With the Robots 42:34

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H_AI_R: When the Humans in HR Compete with the Robots A conversation with Russell Porter on how HR can protect what stays human in the age of AI. In this episode of Hero to Zero, Russell Porter joins Ken Pearson to explore what happens when HR’s most human qualities—empathy, judgment, and culture—collide with the rise of artificial intelligence. To…

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Episode 4 | Resenteeism: They Check In but Don’t Check Out 33:12

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What happens when employees keep showing up physically, but emotionally and mentally they’ve already left? Welcome to the world of Resenteeism — the workplace trend where people check in, but they don’t truly check out. You’ve probably heard of presenteeism (being at work but not fully productive) and quiet quitting (dialing back effort to the bare…

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Learning & Development: The Training Trap 48:58

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Companies love to say they’re “learning organizations.” But when the pressure hits, training is the first to get cut—or worse, it's used to mask deeper failures in leadership, culture, and accountability. In this episode of Hero to Zero, host Ken Pearson sits down with David Dauman, CEO of Solutions House and longtime L&D advisor, to unpack how cor…

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Ms.Kirsten Henry Discuss Mental Health in The Black Community 18:23

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Send us a text Ms.Henry stops by #INMYGRANNYSGARGE and talks the importance of mental health...By Kool Laid

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Culture: Do the Music and Lyrics Match? 40:55

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🎙️ Hero to Zero | Episode 2: "Do the Music and Lyrics Match?" Guest: Fred Deschamps, Founder of FitMe What happens when the culture your company sings doesn’t match the one your people hear? In this episode, Ken Pearson sits down with Fred Deschamps—cultural strategist and founder of FitMe—to dissect the dangerous disconnect between stated values a…

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Episode 01 - Recruiting 43:34

8M ago43:34

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Recruiting used to be about finding great talent. Now it feels like applying for a mortgage, joining a secret society, and surviving a reality show — all at once. In Episode 1 of Hero to Zero, host Ken Pearson is joined by Dean Trimble (Managing Director at Jackson Stevens Global) to unpack why the modern hiring is so frustrating — and what to do a…

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Hero to Zero - Trailer 4:01

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Welcome to Hero to Zero — the podcast where HR legends, leadership missteps, and workplace chaos collide. Hosted by Ken Pearson, Certified Global HR Professional and Executive Coach, this series pulls back the corporate curtain to share the real stories, the real mistakes, and the real lessons that don’t make it into the company newsletter. In this…

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I Want 5 Times The Butterfingers 1:06:49

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Naps, Pimento Cheese, Milk Shakes, Fast Food, Thanksgiving, Tyson - Paul Fight, Power Tools, and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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I May Have Purple Grass 54:31

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Mail, Tech Issues, Brett Eldredge, Christmas music, Time Travel, and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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We Have Some Splainin’ To Do 1:05:32

1y ago1:05:32

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Fall weather, Christmas decorations, lamps, Pumpkin Festival, Escape Rooms, Halloween, and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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Butt Naked Magnet Fishing 1:06:26

1+ y ago1:06:26

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Kettle Beef, The Yule Log Cabin, Woolworth’s, Records and more! Follow the Yule Log Cabin on Facebook Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Talking About Kool-Aid Pickles 1:02:09

1+ y ago1:02:09

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Storage shelves, Routers, College Football, The Walking Dead, Ken’s guitar, Phone Books and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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I Thought It Was A Nudist Colony 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Old General Stores, Bread, Cracker Barrel, Christmas, Corn Mazes and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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Where Is All The People? 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Shopping Carts, Putting a Freezer in the Ground, Meteor Showers, Steel Guitar, Scary Movies, and more! W.B. Walker's Old Soul Radio Show -Apple Podcasts -Podchaser Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]…

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What Are You Talking About? 56:14

1+ y ago56:14

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Cleaning Vinyl, The 127, Frostop Root Beer, and more! Follow The Bearded Thrift Machine and The Flipzquad on YouTube Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Monkee Business 59:04

1+ y ago59:04

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they are joined by their very first guest, Craig Murphy, a Monkees super fan. They discuss Craig’s fandom, the history of the band, their legacy and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]…

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King Dong’s 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Country Music, Ken’s Trip To The Little Debbie HQ, Pumpkin Patches, Aluminum Christmas Trees and more! Charley Crockett - Jamestown Ferry (Live From The Ryman) Space Age Christmas Trees Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email joinusonthep…

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Hey Mister, You Look Stupid 1:14:53

1+ y ago1:14:53

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss The Number 37, Burl Ives, Traveling, Buckee’s, Candy and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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It's In The Freezer 1:01:52

1+ y ago1:01:52

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Useless Information, Rattlesnakes, Wild Game As Food, Nashville Hot Chicken, The July 4th and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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Himalayan Cow 1:18:55

1+ y ago1:18:55

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Shop vacs, Bigfoot, Yard Sale Finds, Technical Difficulties, Music Documentaries and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] The Monkees Christmas Songs: The Monkees - Riu Chiu (Official HD Music Video) Th…

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Candy Is Life 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Turtles, Ice cream, Weird Food Combos,Cotton Candy, Parades and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] Email Ken at [email protected] On The Porch

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Hey Nice Blows Molds 1:15:45

1+ y ago1:15:45

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Ole 60, Overplayed Music, Anniversary Date, Bundt Pans, Friends on the Internet and more! Listen to Ole 60 Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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I Just Started Quacking 1:08:05

1+ y ago1:08:05

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Cleaning The Garage, Geese, Willie Nelson, Aches & Pains The Monkees, Anniversaries and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Southern Seal Of Approval 1:06:37

1+ y ago1:06:37

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Weather, Planet of the Apes, Smoking Ribs, Mayo and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] Follow Pepper Tree Villa on YoutubeBy On The Porch

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Sorry I Gotta Go 33:42

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Send us a text This episode was cut short due to tornado sirens going off in Todd’s hometown. Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Slip & Slides, Vintage Advertising Clocks, Snack Cakes, Mid Century Modern Design and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]…

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Let’s Get Back To Cornbread 1:15:03

1+ y ago1:15:03

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss Cornbread, Magnet Fishing, A Bug In Todd’s Ear and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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We Can Still Hit The High Notes 1:14:13

1+ y ago1:14:13

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they discuss artists that changed music, flying, being scared, messing with your mailman and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Mount Rushmore of Country Music 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they reveal who is on their Mount Rushmore of Country Music and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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It’s Illegal To Pay For That 1:09:21

1+ y ago1:09:21

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Cutting Trees vs Digging Holes, Yard Sale Finds, Shop Organizing, the Hall & Oates Court Case and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Number 43 1:11:27

1+ y ago1:11:27

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about the Ice Storms, Cicadas, Tiny Houses, Hairstyles and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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I Need My Pork Rinds Hot & Spicy 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about the Eclipse, Photo Albums, the Banana Pudding Festival, Mike Tyson and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Recovery is Kool 15:00

2y ago15:00

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In this episode I talk about addiction and how I have been handling it

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My Mind Is A Steel Trap 1:12:14

2y ago1:12:14

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Easter, Woodworking, Ghostbusters, BBQ, Ghost Stories and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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About Walruses And Stuff 1:06:15

2y ago1:06:15

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Leaving The Tv On, American Idol, The Beatles, Day Old Bread Stores and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Sprinkles On Everything 1:06:47

2y ago1:06:47

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Underestimating Time, Snack Cakes, What Ken Got For Free, Puzzles, Sale, and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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It’s Called A PopoMan 53:18

2y ago53:18

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Toby Kieth, New Collections, Wrestling, The 127 Yard Sale, and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected]

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Getting Laid Off And Much Much More 15:51

2y ago15:51

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In this episode, I talk about getting laid off and the struggles that come with it.

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Dating sucks 6:42

2y ago6:42

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Fuck the dating applications

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My Journey 💜 14:59

2y ago14:59

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In this episode I talk about dealing with grief and becoming a better person 😊

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No, No That's Their Project 1:08:11

2+ y ago1:08:11

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about parents, college black and white movies and tv, the chicken festival and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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We're Just Artisans 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about cereal, southern accents, Knives Out, antique shopping, collecting, mid century design and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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The Muzak Of Podcasts 1:17:20

2+ y ago1:17:20

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about ticks, first cars, recipes from food brands, bass guitarists and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Nacho Book Club 1:26:41

2+ y ago1:26:41

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode their wives, Holly and Mary join in as they talk about meeting their spouse, testing your marriage, spelling, puzzles and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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How Many Fingers You Got? 56:31

2+ y ago56:31

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about Winnipeg, Sports Ball, College Football, Fireworks, Turtles, Noodling and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Hog Belly Syndrome 1:22:36

2+ y ago1:22:36

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Send us a text Thanks for joining Todd and Ken On The Porch. In this episode they talk about KFC, Cupcakes, true crime, Grandpas, American Idol, gardening and more! Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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Oil Change Walk Of Shame 58:31

2+ y ago58:31

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Send us a text Todd and Ken talk about baked beans, their lack of mechanic skills, famous people from Missouri, Bob Dylan’s singing voice and more! Apple Pie Baked Beans For Cherry Pie Baked Beans, use the same recipe as above. Just substitute cherry pie filling for the apple pie filling and add chili powder, red pepper flakes and cinnamon to taste…

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They Sell Hotdogs & Ammo 59:35

2+ y ago59:35

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Send us a text Todd and Ken talk about writing letters, small town hardware stores, being chased by bees and wasps, gas station food and more! Follow us on Instagram Send us an email [email protected] On The Porch

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It Was A Clown Show 1:16:29

2+ y ago1:16:29

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Send us a text In this episode of "On The Porch," join Ken and Todd as they discuss a range of topics, from their fear of snakes, tornados , and garage sales versus craft fairs. They also discuss vinyl records and the unique listening experience they offer. As always, Ken and Todd keep the conversation casual and lighthearted, sharing personal anec…