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Create Good Stories
We all have a life story, and these stories are created daily, monthly, yearly, and over a lifetime. This podcast explores how we can intentionally shape, construct, and ultimately create good life stories.
Each episode begins with Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, sharing stories from their upbringing. After their (sometimes lively) banter, Tal conducts in-depth interviews. Season 1 focuses on a diverse group of dads and the unique ways they connect with their children. The conversations in season 1 are inspired by Tal’s book, Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Create Good Stories
Latest Episodes
#16 Raising Creators: Glen Nelson on Cultivating Art at Home
Eli and Tal have a fascinating conversation with Glen Nelson about how dads—and parents in general—can foster a love for creating and appreciating art at home. Glen Nelson is an American poet, librettist, publisher, writer, and ghostwriter of s...
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#15 NBA Finals 2025, Oregon Camping Tradition, and Getting Through to Teenagers
Join Eli and Tal in this spirited and insightful episode as they explore:1. The Psychology of the 2025 NBA FinalsThey break down what’s really going on in the minds of players on the biggest stage in basketball. Is it just talent—...
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#14 Know Your Ancestors with Megan Hillyer
In this episode, Tal interviews Megan Hillyer about the power of knowing our ancestors. They explore how understanding the stories of those who came before us can foster resilience, identity, and strength. Megan shares practical tips for uncove...
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#13 Blazing Trails of Connection: Four-Wheeling, Parenting, Work, and the 2025 NBA Playoffs
In this episode, Eli and Tal talk about the central theme of Tal’s book Dad Mode: recognizing patterns in parenting and blazing new trails where necessary. They reflect on a four-wheeling trip to Southern Utah, taken to celebrate the b...
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