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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
16 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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27:37
#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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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:42
#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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Season 1
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Episode 13
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32:09
#12 Live: Dad Mode Park City – The Oprah Story
This episode is the recording of the Dad Mode launch in Park City. It’s a special one—my parents hosted the event, and we had a great time talking about what it was like to be on The Oprah Winfrey Show back in 1993.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:23
#11 Tal Interviews Eli About His Life and Fatherhood Journey
Tal and Eli dive into the psychology of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Then, we flip the script—Tal interviews Eli about his life in the Eyre family and how he's blazing his own trail as an individual and a father.Eli’s strengths shine...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:21
#10 Live: Dad Mode Provo – Eli Interviews Tal About Dad Mode
In this special live podcast episode, Eli Eyre brings humor and movie quotes to the table as he interviews his brother Tal for the launch of his new book, Dad Mode: 25 Ways to Connect with Your Children. This live event happened on May...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:19
#9 Crossover Episode: In the Arena with The Eyre Sisters - Shadow Work
Tal joins his sisters Shawni and Saydi for a crossover episode! They discuss their podcasts and then have a fun discussion about their experiences with doing shadow work.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:11
#8 Stories of Sneakiness, Tommy Boy, Interview with Richard Eyre (Tal, Noah, and Eli's Dad)
Join Tal, Noah, and Eli as they share stories of late nights, dunk basketball, sneaking treats, and sneaking out! Of course, some movie quotes are thrown around (Tommy Boy). Then, Tal interviews his dad, Richard Eyre, about the deep magic...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:30
#7 Random Home Decor, Marty McFly, Interview with Christopher Robbins
Join Tal, Noah, and Eli as they discuss the random home decorations in their childhood home. Then they throw out a few quotes from a favorite movie, Back to the Future. Tal then interviews Christopher Robbins, President and Found...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:17
#6 Favorite Family Music, Willow, Interview with Kibben Guy
Join Tal, Noah, and Eli as they discuss the music played in their home, favorite soundtracks, and memorable movie quotes. Tal then interviews Kibben Guy, originally from Canada, about his life as a dad in Switzerland. Kibben shares his experien...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:04
#5 Eyre Throat Congestion, Three Amigos, Interview with Steve Hiestand
Join Tal, Noah, and Eli as they share hilarious (and slightly awkward) family stories and relive classic Three Amigos quotes. Then, Tal sits down with Steve Hiestand to discuss his incredible journey competing in two separate Olympic G...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:17
#4 Family Travel Stories and Marcel Kuhn Interview
Tal and his brothers Noah and Eli discuss some of the extraordinary family travel they experienced in their childhood and then Tal interviews Marcel Kuhn, a father of 3, about his experiences with being a dad. Marcel is the author of Unthinkabl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:55
#3 Bad words in the Eyre Home and Interview with Hany Shahin
Join Noah, Eli, and Tal as they share stories of bad words said in the Eyre household. Tal then interviews Hany Shahin, an Egyptian-Swiss, who shares insights into his Muslim faith and his experience raising two daughters in Switzerland. Hany a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:48
#2 Tal HAD the Jordan Rookie Card! Interview with Lorenzo Mantovani
Join Tal and his brothers, Noah and Eli, as they discuss family phrases, Christmas Vacation quotes, and the story of how Tal traded his Michael Jordan rookie card for... the Jeff Malone card!Tal then interviews Lorenzo Mantovani...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:18
#1 The Family Limo and Annina Eyre Interview (Tal's 11 year-old daughter)
Tal introduces the podcast and then welcomes his brothers, Noah and Eli, to share the story of how an old limousine became the equivalent of the family van. He then interviews his 11-year-old daughter, Annina, about the ways they have created a...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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40:55