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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.
Episodes
36 episodes
#36 Two Poems To Help Us Think Differently About Failure and Darkness
In this episode, Tal reads a poem by Antonio Machado on failure and follows it with Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower. Together, these two poems invite us to think differently about failure, darkness, and the ...
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#35 How a "Summer Deal" with Your Child Can Improve Your Summer Landscape
In this episode, Tal shares how he is creating a "summer deal" with his 14-year-old daughter to help her learn, grow, and develop over the summer. It’s a tradition that Tal’s dad practiced with him and his siblings while they were growing up, a...
#34 Jung on the Second Half of Life, Rilke on Transformation
This episode begins with Tal sharing a quote from Carl Jung on how we should not approach the second half of life. He then pairs Jung’s insight with the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, who offers a different path: letting go of the now-clumsy way...
#33: Clown Culture and the Wisdom of William Wordsworth
This episode features a fun exchange between Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, on the steep decline of clown culture. Tal then shares one of his favorite passages from William Wordsworth, written when the poet was just 18 years old as he retu...
#32 Encore: Dad Mode Launch – Eli Interviews Tal About Dad Mode (Live)
This encore episode from Season One features the live Dad Mode launch in Provo, Utah. Eli Eyre interviews his brother Tal Eyre about Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children.With Father’s Day just around the corner, Dad Mode is av...
#31 What Do You Love?
This episode begins with Tal sharing a few lines from one of his favorite poems, “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. He uses the poem to introduce the question of what we truly love, and how we can make more space for those things in everyday life.
#30 Richard Eyre on His New Book, The Grandparenting Blueprint
In this episode, Tal sits down with his dad to talk about his new book, The Grandparenting Blueprint. Together, they explore the changing landscape of multi-generational families and the growing role grandparents can play in the lives of their ...
#29 Linda Eyre on Dreams, Energy, and Life Landscapes
In this episode, Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, introduce their mother, Linda Eyre. Tal then interviews his mom about her "wild" dreams, where she gets her energy, and her life landscapes. What shines through is the depth of her soul and h...
#28 Rethinking Our Current Life Landscapes
In this episode, Tal reflects on the winter solstice of December 2025 and the documentary The Last Dance. His story reminds us to celebrate each season of life, let it go when the time comes, and embrace the new landscapes ahead.For Tal,...
#27 Navigating the Dark Landscapes of Our Lives
This episode goes dark. Tal and his brothers, Eli and Noah, discuss the role of darkness in our lives in an effort to become more comfortable in the dark. A powerful poem by Rainer Maria Rilke offers a fresh perspective on making sense of that ...
#26 Todd Marchant on Creation, with a Warm-Up of Brother Banter
In this episode, Tal sits down with Todd Marchant to talk about how he built Be Whole Do Good from the ground up and what the creation process really looked like along the way. They also reflect on how Tal got to be part of that journey by help...
#25 Noah Riley on Family Life in NYC’s Urban Landscape
The episode begins with a little brother banter from Eli, Noah, and Tal as they share how they know Noah Riley and his family. Then Tal interviews Noah Riley on a range of topics, including what it’s like to raise a family in NYC, the advantage...
#24 Brother Banter on Secondhand Finds and an Introduction to the Theme of Landscapes
Join Eli, Noah, and Tal as they talk about the joy of discovering great secondhand finds. Then they introduce the year’s theme, landscapes, exploring the unique setting of Flims, Switzerland, and how outer landscapes can reflect our inner ones....
#23 Season 2 Trailer: Landscapes
Season two of Create Good Stories explores how the landscapes around us can shape the landscapes within us. Join Tal, his brothers, and their guests as they reflect on place, purpose, and how we can shape our lives toward better stories.
#22 Fireside Chat at Oregon Campsite with Jonah, Eli, Noah, and Tal
Episode 22 was recorded at the tail end of our Oregon camping tradition. It features some brotherhood banter and a heartfelt challenge: relive some of your best childhood memories with your kids.
#21 Adam Anderson on Organization Design and Family Design
In this episode, Tal sits down with Adam Anderson to explore how he brings his expertise in organizational design into his family life. As a father of five, Adam shares profound insights on how all dads — and parents in general — can intentiona...
#20 Noah Eyre on Prioritizing Relationships Over Work
Episode 20: Eli and Tal sit down with Noah to explore how he puts life — especially family relationships and friendships — before work.Noah shares his guiding priorities and opens up about his family life, including his experience...
#19 Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey: Eyre Brothers Approved
In this episode, Noah, Eli, Jonah, and Tal kick back and share one of their favorite pastimes: laughing together over Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey. Join them as they recount some of their favorites in this lighthearted (and short) epis...
#18 Jonah Eyre on Teaching Your Children to Work
In this episode, Noah, Eli, and Tal talk with Jonah about his unique approach to parenting.Jonah shares how he teaches his kids to work hard, learn by doing, and take responsibility for themselves. He talks about their adventurous family...
#17 Iceland Adventures with Dad and Brothers
In this episode, Tal is joined by his brothers—Noah, Eli, and Jonah—for a lively conversation about their recent trip to Iceland.They share how the adventure came together, reflect on memorable moments, and dive into what made the experienc...
#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...
#15 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—...
#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...
#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...