Best Ben Kraker & Jason Tieri Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 210 Final Finale 1:53:29

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Welcome to the final episode of Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered. In this episode, Jason and Mike (and Ben) reflect on the highs and lows of their journey and share one thing they wish they could have done differently on the show. They also have a special surprise, as Mike has a sentimental gift for Jason. As we come to the end of this podcast, we …

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Ep. 209 Why is it so hard to make and keep friends as an adult? 1:01:19

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Ep. 209 Why is it so hard to make and keep friends as an adult? Episode Summary: Dawn Taylor welcomes Jason Tieri, host of Threads Podcast, to the show to dive into why adult friendships are difficult. From childhood trauma blocking adult connections to a lack of properly communicated expectations, Dawn and Jason break down why adult friends are ha…

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Ep. 208 This One Stings: A Huge Show Update and Mike & Jason Debate ‘He Gets Us’ 1:24:51

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If there was one episode that you didn’t want to miss it would be this one. This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupBy Jason Tieri & Michael VanDrie

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Ep. 207 Jason Joins Joe P on the RE Choice podcast and talks about recalibration. 37:56

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Ep. 207 Jason Joins Joe on the RE Choice podcast and talks about recalibration. Link to the original Ep. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. Our 1st Sponsor! Ervine's Au…

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Ep. 206 Mike and Jason (two white dudes) talk about how black men are not safe from cops; Jason is a victim of a racial slur; Did Mike’s honking incident cross the line? 57:05

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Mike and Jason (two white dudes) talk about Tyre Nichols and how it seems to them that black men are not safe from cops. And in a kinda related incident Jason gets called a racial slur while partying down in Florida. And Mike wants you all to weigh in on whether he crossed the line in a honking incident. The Patreon page is live and we would love f…

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Ep. 205 Jason Resigns from Lucrative Career; Mike’s Quest for Expensive Workout Gear; Jason Implores Mike to Be a Pastor to Him 1:10:04

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The story follows the journey of two friends, Jason and Mike, as they navigate life's challenges. Jason, feeling unfulfilled in his successful career, decides to leave it behind and seek new opportunities. On the other hand, Mike is focused on obtaining expensive workout gear, reflecting his materialistic priorities. However, Jason reaches out to M…

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Ep. 204 Mike Decides to Become a Libertarian after a Gas Stove Debate; Jason is a Rock Star Bus Driver; And Jason Gets Hit by a Car…AGAIN 1:06:33

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This one gets off to a really rough start, such a rough start that those listening live weren’t sure that it would even be a show. But Mike and Jason rallied and pulled off a pretty decent show. And Jason had so many good points at the end about asthma and gas stoves that Mike has decided to become a libertarian and will vote for Justin Amash as Pr…

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Ep. 203 Uncovering the Truth About an Orthodontist: A 39-Hour Journey to Recovery and a Deep Dive into Ottawa County's Corruption 59:47

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Ep. 203 The perverted orthodontist; 39 hours in bed; And what the heck Ottawa County Jason and Mike have a ton to discuss this week. Especially Jason, we almost named this episode “The Jason Show” but Mike knows that if that happens Jason will get a huge head and never be humble again. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support u…

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Ep. 202 Mike and Jason lose their cool; Jason was weirded out during Mike’s special moment; And a Ben update 1:10:28

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Ep. 202 Mike and Jason lose their cool; Jason was weirded out during Mike’s special moment; And a Ben update Jason and Mike hold back no punches as a new season of Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered begins. Mike and Jason take some time to catch up and are super vulnerable about some moments that happened to them during December. The Patreon page is …

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Ep. 201 Jason Wants Meaghan to Make Friends; Natalie and Meaghan Set the Record Straight…Again; And You Will Never Guess Mike’s Favorite Holiday Food 1:11:36

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Yes...it's THAT episode. The episode where things get a little crazy and usually Jason gets picked on. You guessed it, it's the one where Meaghan and Natalie join Jason and Mike. Which means it's the season finale. And once again, it's a DOOZY. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support …

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Ep. 200 Celebrating 13,000+ Minutes of Unfiltered Dialogue; Should Jason and Mike Start an Only Fans; and Jason Has a BIG Announcement 1:11:44

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It’s FINALLY here, Episode 200!!! We are joined by some good friends who want to celebrate this moment with us. Join us as we celebrate and for some more unfiltered dialogue. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always t…

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Ep. 199 Mike's Been Getting Attacked at Night; Jason is the Dad of the Year; The Office for the Win 1:00:00

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Mike gets super vulnerable in this episode. It's been a tough couple of weeks for Mike opens up about it to Jason. And Jason wants to know how he can support Mike through this time. Also, Jason has a huge dad win and gets to brag (in a good way) about it. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers …

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Ep. 198 Jason Meets Mike’s Mom; Mike Conquered COVID; And Dealing with Election Stress 57:01

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Ep. 198 Jason Meets Mike’s Mom; Mike Conquered COVID; And Dealing with Election Stress Mike is BACK!!! COVID could not hold Mike down and he is back in the studio with Jason. Jason and Mike have a lot to catch up on, including Jason meeting Mike’s mom. And with the elections upon us, it is easy to stress, Mike and Jason talk about their stress with…

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Ep. 197 Meaghan joins Jason because Mike has the vid, Jason has a new job and not so great blood work. 1:00:13

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Ep. 197 Meaghan joins Jason because Mike has the vid, Jason has a new job and not-so-great blood work. This was a fun episode to record with my beautiful hot wife. Things we talked about Dear Abby Tying up loose threads- Jason's shop week issues and Meaghan's issue with Jason at the race. Stories of the week. Jason is a Grandville school employee, …

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Ep. 196 Half Marathon Results; Jason's Work Frustrations; And is Jason Really Done with Therapy 1:16:58

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Jason and Mike didn't let a little (a lot for Mike) soreness stop them from recapping the race. And of course, that's not all Mike and Jason talked about. Jason spills some tea about his frustrations at work. And Patreon Joe joins for trivia and you will never guess who wins. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There a…

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Ep. 195 Jason Drops a Mental Health Bomb; Mike Was Wrong Last Episode; Mike and Jason Give Great Advice to ‘Baffled in Texas’ 1:00:27

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Ep. 195 Jason Drops a Mental Health Bomb; Mike Was Wrong Last Episode; Mike and Jason Give Great Advice to ‘Baffled in Texas’ Don’t miss this episode. Jason shared some HUGE mental health news. Mike and Jason share some race predictions. And Jason and Mike give out some great advice. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us!…

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Ep. 194 Proud Dad Moments for Jason and Mike; Jason Calls Out a Bully; And Patreon Kate Battles Mike in Trivia 57:46

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Ep. 194 Proud Dad Moments for Jason and Mike; Jason Calls Out a Bully; And Patreon Kate Battles Mike in Trivia. In the first-ever segment of ‘Phone a Patreon’ there is a trivia battle between Patreon Kate and Mike. Who will win? Also, Jason and Mike share some proud dad moments they had. And Jason…whelp Jason stands up for his friends and calls out…

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Ep. 193 Is Jason an Atheist; Mike Gets Fat Shamed; And Can We Please Stop Talking About Jason’s Bladder 53:41

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After creating promo audio for another show, Jason and Mike sit down and are a little slap happy. And somehow the show ends up talking about things found on TikTok. Talk about a TikTok problem. You’re probably not gonna wanna miss this episode. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support …

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Ep. 192 Jason’s Bladder Issue; What’s Up with Mike’s Screen Time; An ER Visit; And Parenting Teens in the Age of Technology 56:34

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Have you ever wanted Mike to burn Jason so bad that Jason is quiet for 6 seconds? If so, this episode is for you. And if not, this episode is still for you cause there is a lot of awesome content in it. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks.…

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Ep. 191 Jason’s Dog Battles a Skunk & Mike’s Absurd Amount of Screen Time 58:42

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This episode has it all. The story of Jason's race. What happened when Jason's dog battled a skunk. And Mike realizing that maybe, just maybe his screen time has gotten out of control. Links Mentioned on the Show: Cap/No Cap 15 Inspirational Mental Health Quotes Things That Can Affect Our Mental Health Food Best diet for mental health: Can certain …

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Ep. 190 Mike Shares a Bombshell and Jason Wins an Award 59:50

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After a season break, Jason and Mike sit down and catch up on life. Mike shares a bombshell that has rocked his world and is gonna alter his future. And Jason shares about his prize-winning run. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn m…

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Ep. 189 || The ladies (Natalie and Meaghan) take over and gang up on Jason and Mike laughs his butt off the whole time 1:02:50

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What’s a better way to end the season than to bring our wives on to tell all??? Nothing absolutely nothing, or at least Mike thinks so. Jason got picked on a lot by Natalie and Meaghan, so he may not think so. This episode will have you laughing and if not…whelp we might have to question your sense of humor…jk. The Patreon page is live and we would…

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Ep. 188 || Conquering the deck, birthday parties, no breakfast made, and extra edgy bearded dudes 1:00:22

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Jason and Mike sit down for the last Personal Format of Season 2. Jason gets his wish with another segment of AITA. Mike is proud of how he conquered his ADD in his last home project. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As…

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Ep. 187 || Two Bearded Dudes discuss (debate) Roe v Wade & Am I The Ahole? 1:09:32

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Jason and Mike sit down and decide that two bearded dudes should talk abortion in light of Roe v Wade. And Mike even defends Christians in this episode…what in the world is happening. The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As…

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Ep. 186 || Jason bares all & Mike recalls his National Lampoon’s Vacation-esque return trip from Colorado 54:03

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Mike’s back from Colorado so Mike and Jason break down Mike’s trip to Colorado. And Jason wants to revisit the sex talk from last week’s episode. Links from the episode: -A Colorado city unbans ice cream -Bobby Bonilla keeps getting paid -Netflix show: Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There a…

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Ep. 185 || Meaghan and Megan sit down with Jason and talk parenting, adulting and even sex 1:26:41

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It is finally here! The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. Jason sits down with his wife Meaghan and our friend Megan and talk all things adulting, mental health, and even …

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Ep. 184 || Mike gets decimated and humbled; Jason is hardcore bumming; and beard hair slivers are a thing…apparently 46:38

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It is finally here! The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. Jason and Mike sit down for a Personal Format Episode and dig deep into their past few weeks and into each other’…

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Ep. 183 || How do Jason and Mike nurture their mental health & why doesn’t dog food taste like dog treats 57:50

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It is finally here! The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. Jason and Mike sit down and get vulnerable about the history of their mental health and how they are currently nu…

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Ep. 182 || Rethinking Christianity; Mike refused to wear orange; Jason is frustrated with his kids 1:01:13

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It is finally here! The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. After Jason and Mike catch up about life and all that they have on, they interview Blake Fine who is the creator …

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Ep. 181 || Mike Wants to BAN Guns and Jason Doesn’t 1:07:56

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It is finally here! The Patreon page is live and we would love for you to support us! There are 3 different tiers to support us and each comes with some amazing perks. Learn more now! As always thank you so much for supporting the show. After catching up after a long weekend, Jason and Mike discuss the school shooting in Uvalde and the problem of s…

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Ep. 180 || Jason processes a gigantic screw-up; glitter poop discovered; Mike wants to be like Jesus and flip some tables 51:18

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Jason and Mike sit down for the first Personal Format show of the season. After some talk about glitter poop, Jason reveals a gigantic screw-up in his life and spends some time processing it on the show. After that Mike wants to be like Jesus and flip some tables over. Articles and Videos Mentioned in the Show: Glitter Pooping Jelly Fish The Video …

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Ep. 179 || Fallout of coming out; the lonely extrovert; fortune cookies “in bed” 1:02:03

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Just over a year ago Joe Pellerito was on the show. In that episode, Joe shared his journey of leaving Christianity and how he had just shared with those around him that he was not a Christian. This time Joe joins us to share the fallout that has happened because of his decision to come out as not being a Christian. He shares how his last year has …

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Show Update, no not what you think. 1:02

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Mike was sick and we had to pivot along our journey :) This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupBy Jason Tieri & Michael VanDrie

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Ep. 178 || Rekindling a Friendship…not the one you think. 57:33

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Ep. 178 || Rekindling a Friendship…not the one you think In the last regular episode of last season (Episode 173) Jason and Mike talk about how their friendship has been neglected. We both had been so busy with life and podcasting that our friendship had been neglected. Whelp, over the “break” between seasons, we had plans to spend some time hangin…

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Ep. 177 || Who is this Nat chick that Mike keeps talking about? 16:19

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Natalie makes her podcasting debut and nails it. Natalie is Mike’s wife and boy can she banter and hold her own with Mike. They sit down at their kitchen table and discuss things like what it’s like for Natalie to learn things about Mike thru the podcast, how being on Threads has benefited Mike, and what Natalie thinks Jason and Mike should talk ab…

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Ep. 176 || Mike’s unfiltered thoughts about author Christopher Tallon 30:00

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Over a month ago, on Episode 170, Mike really got to know the soon-to-be-famous author Christopher Tallon for the first time. They had been at a bonfire together, but that had like 10 people, so Mike didn’t really get to know Chris there. So what’s Mike’s unfiltered view on Chris? Take a listen and find out. Subscribe to the newsletter so you don't…

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Ep. 175 || We revisit the talk with Terri about the many things we got wrong about homelessness. 54:20

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Ep. 175 || We revisit the talk with Terri about the many things we got wrong about homelessness. We are on a break! Just a reminder we are on a break until May. You will still get content, but it won't be the regular stuff you typically get from us. Subscribe to the newsletter so you don't miss anything we do, plus we drop bonus content in each new…

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Ep. 174 || Meaghan and Jason break down what their check in's are and have a hell of a good time doing it! 43:01

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Ep. 174 || Meaghan and Jason break down what their check-in is and have a hell of a good time doing it. We are on a break! Just a reminder we are on a break until May. You will still get content, but it won't be the regular stuff you typically get from us. You have heard over the last 6 months or so, Jason talking about his check-ins with Meaghan. …

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Ep. 173 || Shedding Stress: Inflation, Russia, Israel, Job Changes, Neglected Friendships and more 57:22

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Shedding Stress: Inflation, Russia, Israel, Job Changes, Neglected Friendships and more Jason and Mike sit down to catch up on life. They quickly discover that because of their busyness that they have neglected their friendship and hope to get it back on track after Mike gets back from Israel. We also spend some time processing some of the things t…

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Ep. 172 || Eric Zane Joins Us for Some Unfiltered Conversation 54:34

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The conversation topics range from why won’t teens wear coats to the toughest things we have been through to mental health & radio to how lent is going for Eric & if it ever gets uncomfortable between him and his priest because of what he says on his show. You can find The Eric Zane Show Here! New Community Facebook Group. Come join us to connect w…

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Ep. 171 || Nuking God's Plan 58:51

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Nukes. God’s Plan. Sniffing Waffles. Flare Guns. Getting Lost in Space. What do all of these seemingly random things have in common? They are all part of an uncomfortable, YET amazing conversation that Jason and Mike have. At first, we were anxious to have the conversation, yet by the end, we were so happy that we had an uncomfortable conversation …

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Ep. 170 || Finding Inner Peace: Setting Boundaries, Taking a Break from Alcohol & Weed, & Trying to Find a Good Therapist 1:11:31

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Whelp, that was fun. The guys had so much fun hanging out with Chris Tallon. From the very beginning, the show was a mixture of fun & thoughtfulness. Even trivia was a mixture of fun & thoughtfulness. When the guys got into the meat of hanging out with Chris they discussed his upcoming book, which sounds like it’s gonna be an amazing read. Jason an…

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Ep. 169 || Grieving the Loss of a Friendship 1:03:50

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Have you ever lost someone or something that was extremely important to you? How did you experience grief? How did you process the grief? How are you still processing the grief? As Jason and Mike sit down to catch up in this “personal format” episode, they talk about how they are processing the loss of their friendship with Ben. Jason and Mike have…

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Ep. 168 II Striving for self-improvement through doing our work and killing comfort 57:34

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Keep the Faith. Do Your Work. Live Life Unfiltered. Jason and Mike describe what these words mean to them and Mike even admits that he was originally wrong about one of the phrases and now actually likes it. And to make things even better the guys don’t stop with what these words mean to them, but how living out these words has helped them improve …

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Ep. 167 || Homeless expert schools Jason & Mike on what we got wrong and what we can do to help. 59:35

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A couple of weeks ago Jason and Mike spouted their thoughts on homelessness and poverty. And they quickly realized that they wanted to talk to an expert. Enter Terri Caldwell, an emerging voice (and expert) in West Michigan about homelessness and generational poverty. Terri brought so much wisdom and heart to the discussion about homelessness and g…

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Ep. 166 || Airing of the Grievances 55:25

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As Jason and Mike sit down to catch up they realize that they both had some huge wins these past couple of weeks AND a couple of places they want to improve. But then the real fun begins, they air their grievances with each other. And not because they want to be jerks to each other, but because they want to be better friends and be the best that th…

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Show Update 5:14

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Thanks for being a valued listener of this show. Please take a moment to listen to the update! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupBy Jason Tieri & Michael VanDrie

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Ep. 165 || Two Idiots (Jason & Mike) Talk About Homelessness 56:53

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For the past few months, Jason has been seeing the same guy begging on the street corner while wearing Jordans. So after a rousing round of Smart A** trivia questions, Jason and Mike dive into homelessness. While Mike and Jason are not experts on homelessness they share their unfiltered views and process where those views may have come from. And tr…

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Ep. 164 || Jason and Mike mess up in some key relationships, what is heaven like, and the water challenge update. 1:01:47

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Ep. 164 || Jason and Mike mess up in some key relationships, what is heaven like, and the water challenge update. Jason and Mike sit down to check in with each other, hold each other accountable, and maybe, just maybe get lost in the weeds about a faith topic that has perplexed both of them. Along the way, we discover many things about Jason and Mi…

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Ep. 163 || Jason discovers that he is Mike's hero, 2021 reflections and 2022 predictions 57:50

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Ep. 163 || Jason discovers that he is Mike's hero, 2021 reflections and 2022 predictions Before Jason and Mike rip the covers off 2021 and process the good, bad, and ugly of what they did in 2021, they battle in The Office trivia for a second time. You may remember that Mike dominated last time. Will the results be different this time??? After some…

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