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This is the second podcast series from author King Everett Medlin. It's called Twin Paradox and it's based on a SciFi trilogy he wrote four years ago under the pseudonym Purple Hazel. When he set out to write Twin Paradox, King wanted to create a realistic and believable world less than one hundred years in the future. Rather than devising (or assuming) technologies that would be barely conceivable given known scientific principles, he tried taking current developmental theories and applying ...
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Join Dave for positive and humorous insights into increasing your personal productivity, where he blends the art of storytelling, humor, and clever analogies to make the pursuit of productivity an enjoyable experience. Each episode is approximately an hour-long casserole of laughter and learning, as we navigate the world of to-do lists, time management, and conflict management, and taking out the mental trash with a jovial twist.
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Remember when the news cycle didn’t move at warp speed and news anchors could focus on having conversations instead of spitting out breaking news as fast as possible? TYT Old School harkens back to the good ol’ days for chats between Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz and a rotation of TYT guest hosts.
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Send us a Text Message. You asked for it (well, some of you did) and you GOT IT!!! Even though Dave has a face for RADIO, there have been requests to start video podcasts. Dave answers questions submitted over the first 44 podcasts on everything from "why podcasting" to "family questions" to "insulting comments on his character"... Should be fun!!!…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you in a COMFORT ZONE or BUBBLE? Most of us are, have been or will be... Join Dave to hear how comfort zones are good, but staying in them can be harmful in the following ways: They Stifle Personal Growth They Limit Opportunities & Potential Encourage Complacency They Reduce Adaptability & Resilience They Hinder Creativi…
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Send us a Text Message. Getting older is a fact of life...I hope... Join Dave for a discussion around the changes for men and women, what to expect and how to deal with it, and how to laugh your way through it. Living a full and inspired life as you age is about following the same advice for any age: Surround yourself with positive people Take care…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been in a situation with WORK, HOME, and/or PLAY where you just felt overwhelmed...when you want to RALLY, but you just don't have any "RALLY" left? Join Dave for some thoughts on things that can help you: Find your RALLY Cap and get back in the game. Reasons you need to be able to RALLY Sources of optimism to …
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever wonder why you don't have enough time to get to everything on your to-do list? Join Dave to discuss some of the topics that has WARPED his TIME... In layman's terms - he used to waste a lot of time on things that: Aroused his emotions and left a wake Were beyond his control Continually change Were cyclical in nat…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever have trouble sleeping? I guess we all do... But do you ever have trouble staying AWOKE? Join Dave for a discussion on the radical WOKE agenda and how WOKE Won't WORK, in the long term. Hear the following principles: Many "agendas" start with sincerity and necessary principles. When the radical side of the "cause"…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you a DREAMER? I love DREAMERS!!! Join Dave for a discussion on how "if you can conceive it you can achieve it"... DREAMS really do come true. Whether it is a great accomplishment that will change the course of a group, a nation or the world or if it is a DREAM to be a better person, father, mother, friend, etc... DREAM …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been in a conversation and the words someone used took away from their intended message? Yeah, me too... Join Dave for a discussion of 7 DRAINING Words that make your message less positive, less sophisticated, and less powerful. Dave also discusses the how the "Purple Car" can notify you when to strengthen your…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you tend to be a little more pessimistic than optimistic at times? Do you have trouble have a POSITIVE attitude? Is your glass half empty with a crack in it? Join Dave for a discussion on how you can accomplish and maintain a POSITIVE attitude in the face of challenging situations. What are some stepping-stones of achievi…
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Send us a Text Message. How HAPPY are you? On a scale of 1 to 10... Happiness is a choice that it is not based on your mood, financial situation, social status, or someone else's opinion or definition. Join Dave to hear steps to become and maintain a state of HAPPINESS: Practice Gratitude Build Strong Relationships Enjoy the Moment Have Meaningful …
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Send us a Text Message. The loss of someone or a relationship is one of life's challenges that requires a GRIEVING process. Join Dave to find out necessary ways to deal with loss: Acknowledge and acceptance Seek support from friends and loved ones Find healthy coping mechanisms Initiate routines and rituals Allow time for healing Understand the "ne…
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Send us a Text Message. It's here!!! Planned, expected, or a total surprise - the DEFECATION has hit the ROTARY OSCILLATOR and it is time for you to ACT!!! Join Dave to hear about the need for improved coping mechanisms skills when a CRISIS hits. Whether at HOME, WORK or PLAY, Dave runs through a process that has helped him deal with SWD's and when…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you every been in a situation or a group where the topic, behavior, or tone takes a hard left....and you just need a break for a minute? Join Dave to learn the value of having a DINGHY handy to get through those tough situations when an emotional pause is needed to keep your composure. Situations where attention getters…
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Send us a Text Message. Learning to water ski can be the beginning of a lifetime of fun, IF you learn the key principles involved. Know your surroundings Don't get distracted and above all DON'T ALLOW SLACK IN THE ROPE!!! If you do, when the SLACK goes away, and it will most certainly GO AWAY, you are going to get a wake up call that can be very di…
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Send us a Text Message. What's that smell? Well, that depends... Perspective and Perception are two different things that can vastly impact each other. Join Dave as he goes on a bit of a personal journey through the forest of empathy. Whether you are needing empathy at Home, Work, or Play or someone in your orbit needs it from you, take a minute an…
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Send us a Text Message. Does your tongue ever get in front of your eye-teeth and you can't see what you're saying? Yeah, me too... Are the WORDS you are using portraying the image or the thoughts that you want to communicate? Sometimes, most of the time, not really? Join Dave to learn the importance of the WORDS we use. Why are they important? How …
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Send us a Text Message. Confidence is the most powerful tool or trait you can have when looking for success at anything. When you meet a challenge, do you say, "I can't!" "I'm afraid!" "What if I fail?" "What if people laugh or criticize me?" You think you are going to win? Well, Not With THAT Attitude!!! Join Dave to learn why confidence is so imp…
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Send us a Text Message. STRESS is a constant part of our lives and we all know it...BUT, what if we harness it and use it to increase our confidence, momentum, and productivity!?! Join Dave to not only learn the sources of our stress, Work, Finances, Health, and Relationships, but how to separate each stressor from the herd, attack it, and neutrali…
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Send us a Text Message. Turn down the lights, light a candle, put on some music, and get ready for a provocative edition of O'talkin' with Dave!!! Please...Dave made an attempt to be naughty, but he's just an old married guy pontificating on relationships, changes in the dating scene, and how he remains a hopeless romantic. Marriage is a good thing…
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Send us a Text Message. Has anybody ever hurt you, betrayed you, or worse? Of course they have...and they deserve to pay for it, right!?!?! Join Dave to understand how to Let It GO and Adjust Your TRUST. Understanding how holding on to vengeance, revenge, anger, and the need for THEM to "pay for their actions" hurts your mental, emotional and physi…
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Send us a Text Message. There is something magical about a front porch. Problems were solved, relationships were built, and many times it was the only place big enough for everybody to gather. Join Dave for stories that turned into lessons that were accumulated on or near a front porch somewhere. Stories that include everything from countin' cows t…
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Send us a Text Message. FEARS and PHOBIAS are part of the human condition. What are you AFRAID of - is it a FEAR or a PHOBIA? Join Dave to discuss FEARS and PHOBIA, their differences, and why they get in our way. What are they, where did they come from, how do they change, and what can we do to reduce their impact on our productivity, potential, an…
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Send us a Text Message. I've been meaning to put out a podcast on PROCRASTINATING for a while, but I never got to it...PROCRASTINATION is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to be. Join Dave for a discussion on what, where, and why we PROCRASTINATE. Dave will give some overall tactics for improving time management and reducing or eliminating PROCRA…
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Send us a Text Message. If I could only find the time...Have you ever said that? Join Dave for some tactics to get more done every day and how to do it at a high quality! Reducing procrastination, poor planning, and distractions are a big help, but the key is understanding your tendencies, scheduling your day, and having the discipline to follow th…
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Send us a Text Message. Who doesn't love CHANGE? ALMOST EVERYBODY!!! Join Dave to hear about CHANGE - why we need it, why it is inevitable, and how we can navigate the turbulent tides of CHANGE. Whether HOME, WORK, or PLAY, change is either here, on the way, or already passed you by. It doesn't matter your age, your sex, or your sexual orientation …
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Send us a Text Message. What do you believe? Join Dave to understand his 10 foundational beliefs...no doubts, no exceptions, no compromise... No attempts to convert or influence anyone, just a sound foundation that builds confidence, momentum, and a trajectory of success. Learn the importance of knowing what you believe and how you it can be used t…
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Send us a Text Message. You are a leader, whether you like or know it or not! Join Dave as he digs in on your role as a leader in your group, your family, your community, and in just about every scenario you find yourself on a daily basis. Local Leadership - it's a thing, you are doing it, and people are counting on you. Now, bring me my BROWN pant…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you a GIVER or a TAKER? Join Dave to dig in to the GIVER mentality and dealing with those who posses a TAKER mentality. It can be a rough road for the GIVER... Learn to become self-aware, self-compassionate, and then be more assertive with setting the boundaries that will reset the relationships in your life that are rob…
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Send us a Text Message. What are some things that you DREAD? Little things, big things - we all have events, people, plans or deadlines that we DREAD and it is a totally natural part of life. Join Dave for some insight into how to identify DREAD in our lives, where it comes from, and how to reduce it's impact on your life. If we can't eliminate it,…
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Send us a Text Message. NO it's not about gun control or being offended... Dave digs into how to put TRIGGERS in your life to manage your reactions to words, actions, and conflict in your every day life. Learn to control your responses and emotions during the "heat of the moment" by already knowing what to say. TRIGGERS are great and can help you w…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you think the ability to Multi-Task makes your more productive? Well, tune in and learn how MULTI-TASKING is Killing Your Productivity. Doing a lot at Home, Work, and Play doesn't mean you are doing it well. You deserve to put out a better product and those consuming it deserve better, too... Learn how FOCUS can help you …
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Send us a Text Message. SIMPLE does not necessarily mean easy, but SIMPLE is mo better... Join Dave to dig in to how simplifying your life will make you more productive, more content, more confident, and feel like you have a better "hold" on things. Whether in your physical surroundings, your digital presence, or your daily schedule, simplifying yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Victoria O'Conner hijacks the show and blindsides Dave with difficult, heartwarming, and often unfair questions to ask a man live... Join for a more intimate time that lends insight into relationships, honestly, and the value of sharing true feelings with someone you love. Take time to think of those in your life who you wou…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? Especially when you are the GOOD people!!! Join Dave for this very personal episode where he talks about some unfortunate things that happened to him that made him wonder the same thing, and then good came from it. Following the belief that good things happen to GO…
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Send us a Text Message. Drama, drama, drama...it's everywhere!!! From social media to reality TV, drama is celebrated more now than ever before. Join Dave to understand how drama can be a distraction and take you away from the important events, people, and productivity you deserve. Learn how to spot it early and nip it in the bud... Plus, it's exha…
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Send us a Text Message. We all have difficult people in our lives and learning to "deal" with them is a necessary skill. Let's dig in on why they are difficult, tactics for dealing with them, and keeping from becoming one yourself. You will have challenges at Home, Work, and Socially and you need to be armed with the ability to cope. Coworkers, soc…
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Send us a Text Message. Your MIND is a powerful tool, a superpower that is ready to be used for mass production. However, if you don't put it to use, it will work on something else and that can lead to a dark or troublesome place full of regret, resentment, and negative thoughts. Join Dave to learn how to focus on productive uses for your mind at H…
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Send us a Text Message. Why are so many women obsessed with crime dramas? I'm not paranoid, but I think they are plotting against me. Join in the conversation and analysis of their obsession with crime, serial killers, and forensics to see if you are a target... Email David@Otalks.com or OWD@Otalks.com for comments, questions, or ideas for content …
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Send us a Text Message. Dave talks about the iGens and analyzes the similarities of the YUTES of today vs. past generations. He covers everything from cell phones, social media, and the pressures of growing up in the 21st century to hot topics like bullying, pornography, and music. Hear how parenting has changed and the behaviors of YUTES remains s…
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Send us a Text Message. When is the last time you really laughed? I mean a good one, not just a chuckle. I'm talking about a side splitting, snot bubbling, wet your pants, skid mark inducing, belly laugh, couldn't catch your breath, thought you were gonna die and begging it to stop laugh. Laughter is everywhere, it's good for you, and it is free. H…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ALIVE or just living? Listen for ways to: Increase your awareness of the "sparks" in your life Gain confidence in your decision making Know what you believe and how that can guide you Decide when NOT to participate Thriving is a choice and by choosing to be happy, you can live a fuller life and have a positive impact…
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Send us a Text Message. What factors from your past are impacting your present? Is there something on your mind that is brining you down and making you less productive at work, with friends, or in relationships? Inspecting the HOES will help you: Recognize ANGST and the role it plays in your life Learn how to Forget Regret and Begin to Win Accept t…
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Send us a Text Message. "Don't Give Away Your POWER" is a process driven guide designed to build awareness of your existing POWER, backed by simple ways to "boost it" and increase your personal momentum. Unfortunately, many people just give their POWER away. Power Boosters and Drainers all have these things in common: They are easy to understand Th…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever feel like the world is hammering you with taxes, college funds, 401Ks, retirement, demand after demand and your like, "Come on man, I'm just trying to get through TODAY!!!" Join Dave to walk through ways to Plan, Prepare, and Protect your days from SWDs. Learn ways to get the most out of your day and the most out…
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Ben Gleib and Adrienne Lawrence join Cenk for tonight's Old School: A History Special. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneLaw) CO-HOST: Ben Gleib (@bengleib) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoun…
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Everyone's in the Studio tonight! Cenk Uygur is joined by Ben Gleib and Dave Koller to talk about who actually cares about politics, Dave being logical, run-ins with police, and everything showbiz! HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Gleib (@bengleib) CO-HOST: Dave Koller SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FAC…
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Old School is full tonight. Join Cenk, Ben, Wosny and Mark for all the important pressing conversations you've been waiting to hear. Who's grossed out by feet? Who's bad at parking? At what age are you too old for something? And finally what host tonight is not wearing socks? HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Wosny Lambre CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewi…
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