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What began as a fitness podcast slowly became host Tom J Deters' verbal journal. Through sharing his journey and all the aspects of his life that he's "gone through", get real world examples in each episode of how to shift your perspective to reflect, grow, improve and work on yourself to create the "best version of you". Hosted by Tom J Deters and Produced by Niko Ketsilis. Be sure to like Pro You on Facebook, follow along @ProYouPodcast on Twitter and check out @tomjdeters on Instagram for ...
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I am Chris Hardwick. This podcast used to be called Nerdist. Now it is not. It is still basically just me talking about stuff and things with my two nerdy friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira when they’re available, and usually someone more famous and smarter than all of us. Swearing is still fun, so we still do that occasionally. I hope you like this new iteration which is the same as before, but if a name hangs you up unhealthily I’m sure you will not hesitate to unfurl your rage not only in th ...
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Hello and happy Thursday! On the morning of March 25th Tom walked Zen from 5-5:30 am. He entered his complex and soon discovered a homeless dude chilling inside the gated complex. Immediately Tom had PTSD (if you heard the last episode you'll understand). Tom was standing with Zen and when he asked the man to leave, he did. A ton of weight dropped …
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Hello and happy Thursday! It is with great pride Tom presents to you the 471st episode of PYP on its 9 year anniversary. That was going to be the topic and title until... YUP! Tom was detained; and what a story it became for this anniversary episode! What Tom wanted to discuss was how different he is now compared to the version of himself that bega…
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Hello and happy Thursday! The second episode of 2024 is up and ready to listen to! The other title was 'Zen is 9'. That time of year where it's Zen's birthday, then PYP's and then Tom's. Tom shares a podcast which he took notes on - means it resonated. Tom became aware of the word 'processing' while he was in the midst of a true challenge. So much …
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Hello, happy Thursday and happy New Year! Moving forward became the title of this episode because that is exactly what we're doing - moving forward into the new year. Tom had a couple of great stories jotted down on sticky notes before the actual end of the year. Then he filled out more and more sticky note observations from a spectacular end of th…
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On the final Host and Guest of 2023, Rick is joined by writer and musician Jake Slichter to talk about the new Semisonic album, what it was like touring for the first time in 20+ years, Jake's book "So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star" and for a quick trip down memory lane to revisit how Jake & Rick first met in 2001. Semisonic's new album Little Bi…
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Hello, happy Thursday and welcome to the last PYP episode of 2023! And it's a good one! Good referring to how Tom is feeling and doing. It has been one of the most challenging and yet the most rewarding year of Tom's life. Tom loves doing the 'end of the year reflection' episodes; it's like a highlight reel of the past year. So, looking back at wha…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom was thinking he might have an episode a week after his last episode looking at his sticky notes. Then the tipping point; Tom remembered what happened nine years ago today. He knew he would record an episode that would come out on 'Thursday' (some folk call it Thanksgiving) which Tom doesn't celebrate. But what Tom will…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom explains what's behind the title and where it came from. The title and a pretty amazing story happened the day before Tom recorded this episode. So it's a full episode of Tom's experiences and they all seem to end 'good' (wink-wink). Personal growth is quiet and a reminder of the importance of focusing on what you can …
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On a special Halloween episode of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by writer Luke Geddes. Luke is the creator of TV Grime, a comprehensive and introspective guide to Halloween episodes of TV shows up to 2004. Luke is also the author of the novel Heart of Junk, published by Simon & Schuster and available in paperback, hardcover and as an audio book. O…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Yes, it's been awhile. Tom almost had an episode ready to record prior to his producer, Niko, returning from his trip. But then something happened. As it does in life. But Tom's energy was now demanded in another area. As well as his focus and time. Once Tom was in the middle of it all, he didn't have the energy or clarity…
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On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by Nate Fernald. They discuss Nate's band Crub that recently put out the new EP Welcome to My Life (https://crub.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-my-life), his work on The Late Late Show With James Corden and some of his favorite bits from Team Submarine, his comedy duo with Steve O'Brien. In particula…
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On the latest episode of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by Kent Watson to discuss his new art exhibit It Took a Long Time to Take This Shape which is currently on display at the NOVA Waddell Art Gallery at Northern Virginia Community College through October 2nd. But that's not all! In this episode, Kent reflects on his time at the Digital Video Clu…
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On the latest episode of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by magician and comedian Michael Carbonaro. In addition to being the star of the tv show The Carbonaro Effect, Michae l Carbonaro has also toured the country performing live and his current tour Lies on Stage will be coming to Waukegan at the Genesee Theatre. on Friday, September 8th. Ahead of…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Another episode out in 2023 and what a year! Tom wrote down the title while speaking with a friend. It sounded cool and it immediately made Tom think about 'little things done consistently' and the similarities between them. Building a solid day, A Pro You day, one that not only serves you but fuels you, is the path of per…
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On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by comedy writer and industrial musical expert Steve Young. If you've never heard of industrial musicals, they are musicals that were created for corporate meetings/sales conferences and then records of the shows were given to attendees intended as a souvenir and never meant to be heard by the gener…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom found delight in this episode's title and he shares how it came about. From the opening moment one can tell Tom is feeling good, different. And by different, he means better; better than ever before and there's no hiding how Tom feels - one way or the other! Tom has shared a quote that he made up many years ago, "How o…
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On the latest editionof Host and Guest, Rick Katschke is joined by Rick DeMint, the photographerbehind Portroids, his series of portraits taken by a Polaroid camera. 2023marks the 20th anniversary of Portroids and Rick DeMint has takenover 5000 Portroids over the past two decades. On this episode, Rick DeMintshares how he started his hobby, some no…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom was journaling and wrote he had a feel good day. Then he stopped and thought 'why was it a feel good day?' He was highly aware of the answer immediately, it was because of his actions. Stop thinking and start doing is the key. Yet, another idea which is easier stated and much more difficult to apply to one's path. The …
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On the latest episode of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy of Please Don’t Destroy ahead of their tour stop in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 13th. The comedy trio shares how they first met, some of their comedic inspirations, what it’s like to join Saturday Night Live and previews both their Summer tour a…
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On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by Curt Neill, the director/star of the film Derek's Dead. This episode covers Curt's start in comedy, his time performing in and creating shows for Channel 101, his recent short films and an in-depth discussion of his feature film Derek's Dead. Derek's Dead is now available on multiple streaming pl…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Is that really the title? Yes it is. Tom is definitely in a place where he doesn't care much about what he's doing or how. So when the title came to him, he went with it. Being open and grounded are words Tom has used before, mainly due to the fact that is where he feels he is. The version Tom is, he simply gathered though…
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On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by filmmaker Oscar Harding, director of the documentary A Life on the Farm. Oscar shares the VHS tape origins of the documentary, what it was like to shoot an international production during a pandemic, and how the film has now screened on all seven continents. A Life on the Farm is now available on…
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On this edition of Host and Guest, Rick is joined by comedianJoe Kwaczala to discuss his new special Ooh La La as well as what Joe has beenup to in the thirteen years since his last appearance on Host and Guest. Theepisode covers Joe’s comedy career including The Late Live Show, his viralTainted Love dance tutorial, his love of the Rock and Roll Ha…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom is hoping that this finds you well. On today's episode, Tom shares a pretty traumatic story with another positive outcome, which is beginning to be a theme in Tom's life (wink-wink) and should be in everyone's life. If 'being fine is a choice' (last PYP episode) how easy is it to actually do? Tom's answer - "It's easy …
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Dan Wilson of Semisonic is the guest on this edition of Host and Guest. In this episode, Dan talks about the brand new Semisonic songs "Little Bit of Sun" and "Grow Your Own", the band's current Last Summer on Earth tour with Barenaked Ladies, what it is like to be on the road for the first time in twenty years and some memorable moments from past …
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Hello and happy Thursday! In a brief text exchange, Tom received the title of today's episode and for the last three weeks it hasn't left his thoughts. Tom finishes his mental, emotional and financial test with great humbling clarity, that he shares. Tom's growth is apparent to him in lieu of how challenging this year has been for him. Which reinfo…
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Host and Guest is back with an episode almost fifteen yearsin the making! In the first-ever remote Host and Guest episode, Rick is joinedby the Quiz Daddy himself, Scott Rogowsky! Their chat covers his career incomedy, his experience as the host of HQ, the Allen & Ginter baseball cardof Scott Rogowsky and how Scott turned decades of collecting vint…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Today's full episode title is "Let go of the banana or blame the pumpkin" which is a line Tom got from the book he is currently reading. Tom loves when he hears something that has a bit of a twist but has the same or similar core meaning. Tom shares a story of how monkeys are caught using a pumpkin and how that relates to …
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Sorry, not a new Host and Guest episode (yet..) but instead I wanted to share the exciting news that my streaming project CONSUMPTION OPTIONAL is now available on the Found Footage Festival’s REWIND-O service. What is CONSUMPTION OPTIONAL? Listen to this quick primer for the details, then sign up for REWIND-O and check out CONSUMPTION OPTIONAL. Aft…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Sustainable Foundation..? How does Tom come up with these titles? It is typically the exact thing he is discovering, learning or experiencing at the time of recording an episode. Tom has used the word sustainable before - "Being thankful is sustainable" - and foundation he has used for ever. Just not together. Why not? Tom…
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Hello and happy Thursday! It's been awhile since Tom has released an episode and there was a reason for that which Tom covers in detail on today's episode. Tom reached out to his producer Niko to chat. Tom wanted to share what was going on with him and the podcast. Before they could chat the story had changed. There was an amazing journey that happ…
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Hello and happy Thursday! It's official - PYP is 8! Tom could not be more grateful. When he thought about the anniversary all he could feel was gratitude. Tom made a note. Then Tom had a moment of clarity on building a 'solid' day. Tom made a note. Yet Tom didn't feel he had enough for an entire episode and then... Tom had the most up and down ride…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom's process with putting out an episode of PYP became simply 'if he had something to share, he would'. Well, Tom has plenty to share on today's episode but it was not fun, comfortable or easy to share what Tom shares. But, always sharing the positive perspective, it is only because of what Tom experienced that he gained …
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Hello and happy Thursday! And happy Earth rotating around the sun if you're into that kinda thing. Tom has been enjoying Tom thus far in 2023. So much so, that he hasn't had much else to share. Until he did. It wasn't a great morning but it prompted reflecting, which Tom did and then what he shared with a client became worthy of the first PYP of th…
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Hello and happy Thursday! The last episode of PYP for 2022 and Tom shares as he reflects on 2022. Tom shares the three things he finds most important and what he focused on in 2022 and into next year. Tom is thankful, consistently, and shares the power he feels from that practice; grateful for his successful clients and for his wonderful producer. …
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Hello and happy Thursday! On today's episode, which was ready before the last episode #nick presented itself, Tom shares quotes, client stories and a few moments that happened to Tom this past month. Tom has been taking notes for awhile and then he came across a video entitled 'Solutions or Comfort'. What it spoke on truly resonated with Tom, in mo…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom had an amazing conversation with an old client whom he hadn't heard from since 2019. His guest is Nick Dugan and when he agreed to let Tom record their chat, Tom got even more excited - too excited! The Zoom session timed out and when they continued their chat Tom forgot to press record. That being one of the technical…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom is enjoying not following a specific schedule for release. When he feels he has something of value to share, he does. Today's episode is one Tom was really fired up on. The topic of Acceptance has been all Tom has been speaking about (mainly with Mosier) the last two weeks. The recording was interrupted due to a techni…
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Hello and happy Thursday! What Tom has been highly aware of is that he is consistently observing himself in the world; which has been quite pleasant as of late. But it seems to continue to get better. A certain negative feeling has been absent for awhile now, and Tom has been aware and incredibly thankful. In a nutshell, that is exactly what Tom wa…
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Hello and happy Thursday! It's been a minute since the last episode and Tom had a moment of clarity on why that is. Stopping, pausing, and reflecting are the beginning steps of evolving. Once you've discovered that - it is actually way easier to live a certain way; choosing your thoughts and responses and remaining grateful. But the pinnacles of hi…
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Hello and happy Thursday! On today's episode Tom shares a bit of an epiphany he experienced. Tom reflected on the amount of quiet and peace in his life and came to the conclusion that it was not by accident he ended up being this version of himself and having the experiences that he is having. Tom shares a few quotes, a wonderful client story and s…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Today's episode is 'unique' - what an example of staying positive! Tom had to laugh at the distractions and interruptions that made this episode a bit of a challenge. But with the same Pro You list Tom uses each and everyday, Tom was able to persevere which is a very crucial step. Tom shares one of the best personal growth…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Peace has been a favorite word of Tom's for a long time. After some personal growth and another power talk with his good friend, the word baseline became a powerful word along Tom's Pro You journey. Tom highlights some bits from a podcast he listened to and from the book he is currently reading. Tom shares a very quiet per…
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Hello and happy Thursday! On today's episode Tom shares a quote he stumbled upon about Self Actualizers that led him to an article on the nine characteristics of Self Actualizers that he shares as well. To say he was in his head would've been a bad thing in the past but Tom spent a weekend in his head and it was a good thing; a choice. The title...…
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Hello and happy Thursday! On today's episode Tom shares a little; a podcast he really enjoyed and an article sent to him by a client. As a new podcast listener, Tom is now listening to four different ones and truly enjoying the experience. Not seeking, but receiving, confirmation along his journey is one of Tom's most favorite things. Tom rarely sh…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Getting comfortable with discomfort is something Tom is very familiar with, he used to shout it out while teaching his kick box cardio class. The only difference now is that the true value lies in challenging oneself mentally. If there's one thing Tom disliked almost as much as the dentist, it is the cold. So when you hear…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom rewatched the movie and as one changes so does one's experience, even watching an old movie. Tom thoroughly enjoyed his experience rewatching the film; which he shares. Tom shares a moment he had prior to recording this episode which made him ask himself why, which he also answers on today's episode. Tom shares the lat…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Today's episode title comes from a quote that Tom has been reflecting on lately. Tom shares the last quotes on his phone that he didn't post to social media and then goes over his #proyou daily habits. Tom also shares his recent epiphany concerning PYP and he ends with a few poignant client stories. Enjoy, and as always th…
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Hello and happy Thursday! Tom was pretty stoked to share what's been going on lately along his Pro You path. Tom begins by sharing some excerpts from the book he is reading. Tom shares some Zen news and a big announcement dealing with social media. All that is going on is exactly why Tom is excited to share his observations and experience. And the …
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Hello and happy Thursday! During a conversation with a client, Tom mentioned he feels like he's in school; but he likes it this time! The reason is that Tom is learning about himself - which we should all be doing! Tom's belief is that when you raise your vibration, you attract things of that same frequency. So you are attracting exactly what you n…
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