The Backseat Driver Podcast
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Episodes
31 episodes
What We Have Changed Our Minds About
In this episode we talk through some of the big changes in our beliefs over the last few years. We dive deep into the psychology of changing beliefs. We explore some of the unchallenged assumptions of the world around us, and discuss the pros a...
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49:07
The Battle for Your Attention
In this episode we dive into the battle for your attention especially in relation to your smartphone. Have you ever seen how many pickups you have per day? Have you wondered about the endless scroll on social media? Why do we have so many notif...
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34:02
Alaine Mills: Why You Should Love Carbs
In the episode we interview sports dietician Alaine Mills. Alaine is a sports dietician with MUSC and the Charleston Battery. During our conversation we discuss her approach to helping athletes maximize their fueling, the most common mist...
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59:35
Can You Be Elite and Balanced?
In this episode we debate whether you can become elite at something and still have an element of balance in your life. We also discuss if insecurity is inherent to becoming great.
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36:01
Eat The Marshmallow: Why Delayed Gratification is Overrated
Have you ever had the thought that working away your prime and hoping for an exciting retirement just did not make sense then this is the episode for you! We take a deep dive into the background on delayed gratification, how it became overhyped...
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49:14
State of the Union: USA Soccer
In this episode we discuss our take on the recent group stage exit for USA soccer. We also discuss the Euro and Copa America tournaments. Last, we talk about the art of sports and how data disrupts that creativity.
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23:22
The Sampler Platter: Law of Averages, Cynicism is Not Wisdom, and the Aura of Greatness
Enjoy this sampler platter of topics as we discuss things that have caught our attention over the last couple of weeks.Links We Discuss:https://www.irunfar.com/unpopular-opinionshttps://bfastclub.substack.com/p/gamers-grinders-perfo...
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36:36
Why You Suck at Listening
In this episode we take a deep dive into the most common mistakes people make when listening and communicating. Chris gives detailed examples of how to become more aware of these pitfalls in listening and practical advice for how to become a be...
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59:40
Jamie Wilson: Pro Golf, Loving Your Job, and Being Ready for Your Breakthrough
In this episode we dive into the grind of pro golf with Jamie Wilson. We discuss how hard it truly is to make the PGA tour, how close Jamie has gotten, and how he still loves the grind even on hard days. We really enjoyed this interview. ...
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57:03
Boston Marathon Recap
Enjoy this Boston Marathon Recap as Rich and I breakdown our race experience.
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37:05
Dangers of the Growth Mindset
In this episode we dive into one of the most popular ideas in the world of psychology over the last 15 years, the Growth Mindset. We explore the nuance of the growth mindset, and how everything has pros and cons. We then discuss some of the ass...
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59:13
Boston Build #2: The Ups and Downs of Marathon Training, Key Workouts, and Detours
In this episode we check in on how training is going, talk about the detours that have come up in training, and dive into how we plan to approach the race. We also share how we feel like our blocks have gone and some of the key sessions we have...
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25:25
Who Should Sit At Your Roundtable?
In this episode we explore the question of who should sit at your personal roundtable? What qualities should those people possess, how many people can you fit at your table, and how can those people help you grow as a person? This episode dives...
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33:50
What We Have Been Learning Lately Pt.2: Why Punt Returns are Still a Bad Idea, Avoiding the Fear of Other People, and Constraint Based Learning
In this episode we dive into some more things that have been interesting us lately. We return to why punt returns still are a net loss, why comfort may actually be hindering your happiness, and why adults struggle to teach skills to children. W...
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54:54
Where Have We Been The Last Two Weeks: New Baby Life, Living in the Moment, and Self Compassion
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What We Have Been Learning Lately Pt.1: How to Spot Fake Expertise, the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and the Obsession with Longevity
In this episode we reflect on what we have been learning lately. We talk about books we have read over the past month and our main takeaways from those books. In addition, we discuss some of the topics that have come up on our recent ski trip t...
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43:38
Boston Build #1: Setting The Scene for Success
In this episode we dive into part one of our four part series discussing our buildup to the Boston Marathon. We are joined by my long time training partner Rich Wolferz to discuss how our training is going, things we are struggling with, and ou...
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36:04
Motivation: Riding the Wave, Being Value Oriented, and Building Great Systems
In this episode we explore the psychology of motivation. We take a deep dive into how important motivation is to performance, how to ride the wave of motivation, and what systems to put in place to allow us to perform even in periods of low mot...
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45:43
Dr. Matt Shiver: Cultivating Curiosity, Living Courageously, and Building a Team
In today's episode, we welcome in good friend and special guest, Dr. Matt Shiver. Matt is a physical therapist turned entrepreneur and one of the bright minds in the health coaching world right now. In this conversation, we talk abo...
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52:40
New Year's Resolutions: 7 Habits of Healthy People
Its time to look back and look ahead as we finish out 2023 and head into 2024. This episode breaks down some of the habits that we have seen consistently in the healthiest and highest performing clients and patients we have worked with. We hope...
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54:03
Holiday Special: Worst Family Conversation Starters, Sport Pet Peeves, and Bad Driving
In this holiday special we enjoy the season by looking back at some of the dumbest sports decisions of the year, discussing how everyone has that one family member who can't resist the political talk at the dinner table, and pondering deeply wh...
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Confidence: Do You Need It?
In this episode we take a deep dive into confidence. What is it, do you actually need it, and how should we think about it. This episode really challenged a lot of my ideas about confidence, and I am excited for you to get a chance to listen an...
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45:05
Chris Drose: Managing Millions, Pursuing Your Passion, and Finding a Hobby
In this episode we interview Chris Drose. Chris is the founder of Bleecker Street Capital, a short hedgefund. He was featured on Forbes 30 under 30 in finance. While in college he was involved in exposing American Addiction Centers for their mu...
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