Best TheMangoTimes Podcasts (2026)

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What Is A Midlife Crisis? 37:18

19h ago37:18

37:18

Send Fletch a text! The itch isn’t a meltdown. It’s a message. We kick off Season 6 of The Mango Times by naming the midlife feeling many of us carry but rarely say out loud. Therapist and fellow motocycler Chris Oneth joins me to unpack what people casually call a “midlife crisis”—where it comes from, why it shows up, and why it might be less abou…

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The Mango Times Podcast Season 6 Trailer 2:40

5d ago2:40

2:40

Send Fletch a text! Happy New Year and Welcome to Season 6 of The Mango Times Podcast. This year’s theme is Adventure at Midlife — the journey of waking up, rethinking life, laughing more, exploring deeper, and discovering that the second half might be the best half. Join Fletch for conversations, stories, road notes, porch wisdom, and a few surpri…

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Mango Bite #4: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas 7:33

15d ago7:33

7:33

Send Fletch a text! It’s the final Mango Bite — and the final show of the season. As a little gift for your Christmas week, I reached back out to all of the guests from 2025 (plus a few new A.I. friends) and brought everyone together for a reunion reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. Also… happy 95th birthday to PopPop. 🎄 ⸻ Guest Informatio…

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Mango Bite #3: Pipe Smoking. Ritual Over Rush. 6:39

23d ago6:39

6:39

Send Fletch a text! For the month of December, The Mango Times podcast is taking a breather while I gear up for Season 6. In the meantime, I’m sharing weekly Mango Bites — small, meaningful moments pulled from the early days of the show. So… what if the draw isn’t the nicotine, but the quiet? In this focused Mango Bite, I revisit pipe smoking as a …

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Mango Bite #2: Kindness Always Wins! 5:54

30d ago5:54

5:54

Send Fletch a text! For the month of December, The Mango Times podcast is taking a breather while I gear up for Season 6. In the meantime, I’m sharing weekly Mango Bites — small, meaningful moments pulled from the early days of the show. For the second week, this Mango Bite comes from Episode 13 where I sat down with my favorite guest, my wife Kend…

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Mango Bite #1: One Hundred Day Challenge 5:41

1M ago5:41

5:41

Send Fletch a text! For the month of December, The Mango Times podcast is taking a breather while I gear up for Season 6. In the meantime, I’m sharing weekly Mango Bites — small, meaningful moments pulled from the early days of the show. This first Mango Bite comes from way back in Season 1, Episode 4 — a conversation with my friend James Estes abo…

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30th Anniversary Celebration 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

Send Fletch a text! It all started in Hoopa, California. A tiny motel, a dial-up connection, and a young guy who thought it might be fun to write down a few stories from his life on the Trinity River. That set off a 30-year chain reaction: a monthly family update grew into a website, a blog with running bits, and eventually a podcast that found an …

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Season Five, Season Finale 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

Send Fletch a text! The spark came back. After years of stop‑start attempts, grief, and a creative blackout, we rebuilt a season anchored in adventure—small, daily acts of courage and a few big ones too. From a solo motorcycle ride to Montana to quiet porch conversations with Pop, this year was about sticking with the craft, telling better stories,…

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Yes, And. 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Send Fletch a text! Did you ever wish you were a little braver, a little sillier, and a lot more present? On this episode, Fletch is joined in the studio by Isaac Gross and Tara Rico from ModPlayers Improv for a conversation about adventure, creativity, and the fine art of being silly. Together they talk about saying yes, and, taking risks, creatin…

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Top 5 Adventure Books: You Can Win One! 29:29

3M ago29:29

29:29

Send Fletch a text! What if a book could be the nudge that gets you on a motorcycle, into a canoe, or across the ice? Join Fletch on the porch as he sits down with Pop to grab their TOP 5 FAVORITE dog-eared adventure books. These are the stories that make you want to lace up your boots or shove off from shore. These aren’t just stories of survival.…

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BONUS EPISODE: The 12-Hour Walk 4:43

3M ago4:43

4:43

Send Fletch a text! Could you walk for 12 hours straight with no phone, no music, and no distractions? That's exactly what I'm planning to do this Sunday, October 5th, 2025 to celebrate my 57th birthday, and I'm inviting you along for the journey – metaphorically speaking. After listening to an interview with Colin O'Brady on The Next Big Idea Podc…

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Lessons From The Road, Part 2 30:23

4M ago30:23

30:23

Send Fletch a text! Have you ever wondered if a childhood dream could still shape your life decades later? My journey began at age seven, sitting in a beanbag chair with a book about a teenager who sailed around the world alone. That story planted seeds of adventure that would eventually lead me to a motorcycle, thousands of miles of open road, and…

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Solo Motorcycle Ride to Montana, Part 1 25:31

4M ago25:31

25:31

Send Fletch a text! In this episode, Fletch takes you along on his solo motorcycle ride to Montana — the first leg of The Second Half Ride. From Modesto through mountain passes and high desert to Big Sky country, this ride was more than miles; it was a search for clarity, adventure, and what it means to step into the second half of life. Buckle up …

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From Climbing Routes to Community Roots 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

Send Fletch a text! How do you turn a life of big adventure into lasting impact? In this episode, I talk with my longtime friend Tom Slater, who’s climbed rocks with routes that bear his name, surfed all over California, skated with style, and then turned his attention toward building things — for others. Tom shares his journey from physical advent…

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Everyday Adventures: Finding Wonder Right Where You Are 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

Send Fletch a text! What would your life look like if you decided to add a little adventure? In this first episode of a new series I'm producing about Adventure, I sit down with my old friend James Estes. James has this gift for finding wonder in the ordinary—whether it’s taking a different route to work, walking his neighborhood like a tourist, or…

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What If You Just Assumed The Best? 30:11

5M ago30:11

30:11

Send Fletch a text! What if… instead of assuming the worst, you chose to assume the best? In this episode, Fletch reflects on what it means to give others the benefit of the doubt. He welcomes his wife Kendra and their friend Lisa to talk about a very personal experience where they learned the power of giving others the benefit of the doubt — and w…

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From Meth To Meaning - 25 Years Of Sobriety with John Ady 44:43

6M ago44:43

44:43

Send Fletch a text! Burned Out and Broken - How He Started Over After Methamphetamines. In this powerful episode, Fletch sits down with his longtime friend John Ady, who just celebrated 25 years of sobriety from methamphetamines. John shares his honest and redemptive journey from addiction to recovery and what it took to Just Start. They talk about…

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Showing Up - It's the most underated Superpower! 30:51

6M ago30:51

30:51

Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 37 of theMangoTimes Podcast: Show Up - It’s the most underated Superpower! In this episode, Fletch interviews longtime friend and ultimate “shower-upper” Lisa Kjeldgaard. Based on the Fletchifesto idea that 80% of life is just showing up, this conversation dives into the power of presence and why it matters. L…

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BONUS EPISODE: 10 Questions For Pop 20:24

7M ago20:24

20:24

Send Fletch a text! A short porch-side bonus with wisdom, wit, and wind chimes. In this short bonus episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch hands over the mic to his 95-year-old dad for a quick round of listener-submitted questions from longtime friend Tom Slater. Pop shares his favorite Bible verse, decade, and U.S. president — plus a little wisd…

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You Don't Know Everything - And That's The Point 39:11

7M ago39:11

39:11

Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 36 of theMangoTimes Podcast: You Don’t Know Everything (And That's The Good News!) Remember that time you were absolutely certain you were right—and then turned out to be completely wrong? Yeah, me too. In this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, we’re talking about the art of not knowing everything. It’s based …

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Growing Up In WW2: On the Porch with Pop 32:48

7M ago32:48

32:48

Send Fletch a text! On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Northern France in what would become the largest land/sea invasion in history and a major turning point in World War II. D-Day along with Pearl Harbor days, were honored and remembered evey year in my home growning up. Today, 81 years later, I sat down with my 94-year-old f…

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Why You Need More Nonsense In Your Life 42:02

8M ago42:02

42:02

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch is joined in the studio by special guest Corey Strauss—Central Valley legend and founder of The Magic Box Players. Corey shares his journey from imaginative kid to one of the area’s most creative forces in set design, costuming, and theater arts. Together, he and Fletch dive into …

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What If The Worst Never Happens? 34:20

8M ago34:20

34:20

Send Fletch a text! Why Most of What We Fear Never Actually Happens In this solo episode of theMangoTimes, I explore a topic that can cripple us and keep us from moving forward. This isn’t a discussion about the irrational fears of the impossible. On this episode we dive into a discussion about the fear of all things possible. The fear of failure. …

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How to Live a Good Life - On the Porch with Pop 30:34

9M ago30:34

30:34

Send Fletch a text! This is the third in a series of conversations with my Pop. In this episode of In the Smoke Shop with Pop, we take the conversation out of the smokeshop and onto the back porch. I sat down with my dad—94 years old, sharp as ever, and full of perspective—to talk about Words to Live By. It’s a theme that’s more than just old sayin…

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Make Your Own Kind Of Music with Christian Fletcher 35:47

9M ago35:47

35:47

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I not only continue down the discussion of The Fletchifesto, but I continue down a thread that’s been running through recent conversations on this podcast. First, with my dad (In the Smoke Shop with Pop Part 1 and Part 2) and second with my wife Kendra (Stop Dreaming and Start Doing). Th…

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In The Smokeshop With Pop, 2: Work and Family 32:20

10M ago32:20

32:20

Send Fletch a text! We're back In the Smokeshop with Pop! In Part 2, Pop picks up where we left off—but this time, he also takes time to answer a few questions from you, the listeners. Ever wondered how he feels about his career, the big choices he’s made in life, or what he’d pick for his last meal? He lays it all out with that signature blend of …

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Stop Dreaming. Start Doing. 33:45

10M ago33:45

33:45

Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 29 of theMangoTimes Podcast: Turning Dreams into Reality In this episode, I delve into the invigorating process of making your aspirations come alive. Join me as we navigate through the practical steps of transforming dreams into tangible achievements. What’s on the Agenda? A Few Updates from Mangoland: Catch …

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In The Smokeshop With Pop: Meet Pop 31:45

11M ago31:45

31:45

Send Fletch a text! After kicking off my return to podcasting with Episode 27—where I sat down with my son-in-law Roy Mendiola and talked about doing what you love and doing it often—I couldn’t be more excited for this next episode. Because this time, I’m sitting down with a guy who’s been around long enough to have some serious street cred… if the…

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Do What You Love And Do It Often 36:07

11M ago36:07

36:07

Send Fletch a text! Four years? Has it really been four years since I last dropped an episode of theMangoTimes Podcast? A lot has happened in that time, but we won’t cover it all in this episode. Instead, join me as I dive deeper into The Fletchifesto and explore the idea: “Do What You Love and Do It Often.” I'm joined in the studio by my son-in-la…

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Life is Good. Even When It's Not Perfect. 26:02

5y ago26:02

26:02

Send Fletch a text! Life is Good. It is a popular brand of clothing, a book, a quote, and for many people it’s quite simply a way of life. I’ll be the first to admit that some optimists can be annoying. They can seem overbearing with their chronic sunshine personality. You might even think they are being fake or ignoring reality. Bert Jacobs, found…

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Why a Walk Might Be the Most Spiritual Thing You Do 26:01

5y ago26:01

26:01

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, we dive into the simple practice of taking a walk and how that can be more than a means of transportation. What does it mean to saunter? What does it look like to slow down and consider the practice of contemplation. Listen along as Fletch invites guests from literature and real life to …

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Can You Love Someone You Disagree With? 23:01

5y ago23:01

23:01

Send Fletch a text! What does it look like to be curious about others? What if we chose to stop and understand why someone believes what they believe and listen to their perspective? On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch dives into another belief of the Fletchifesto and shares what it means to him to live with an open mind and an open he…

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How Coffee Roasting Taught Me To Wonder 24:33

5y ago24:33

24:33

Send Fletch a text! On this episode, we continue our series called “Discover” where we dig deep and ask ourselves where we find the glory of God in the world around us. Join Fletch as he “virtually” sits down with Ben Kenoyer, the owner and coffee roaster at Revive Coffee Roasters to find the glory of God in roasting coffee. But wait, it turns out …

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How To Make Room At Your Table For Everyone 21:55

5y ago21:55

21:55

Send Fletch a text! The 2020 holiday season has arrived. For many of us, that means great meals and great family conversations around our dinner tables. For others, Thanksgiving and Christmas are difficult holidays filled with tough relationships and forced interactions with tricky family members. I remember a wise man who once told me, “You know F…

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What Cats Taught Me About Politics 17:44

5y ago17:44

17:44

Send Fletch a text! Three months since the last episode of theMangoTimes podcast? It was time for Fletch to jump back behind his microphone for another edition of the podcast. What happens when you realize you may have been wrong? What does it look like to open your mind and heart to the other side and see the world from their perspective? On this …

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The One Reminder I Keep Coming Back To 20:18

5+ y ago20:18

20:18

Send Fletch a text! 2020 came in like a hurricane. A global pandemic. New discussions, community divisions and national debates about racial imbalance and privilege. All of this pointing to the fragility of our discourse with one another. What does it look like to enjoy the journey in the middle of hurricane season? At the same time, what does it l…

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Birdwatching and the Glory of God 27:37

5+ y ago27:37

27:37

Send Fletch a text! Join Fletch and his childhood friend and birder, Tom Slater, as they discuss birding and how the glory of God is on display in creation and nature. Music by Jimmy Buffett: Summerzcool Clip from The Big Year: The Big Year Support the showBy Fletch

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Post-Pandemic Blues: Returning to Life After Lockdown 21:16

5+ y ago21:16

21:16

Send Fletch a text! Some of us are going stir crazy. Some of us have burrowed into a new normal. What happens when society opens back up and we all return back to normal”? Is there a “new normal” and how do we respond? After sheltering in place for the past two months, Fletch is returning to work. Is he excited? Is he hesitant? Tune into this episo…

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Pipe Smoking: Contemplation in Smoke 15:02

5+ y ago15:02

15:02

Send Fletch a text! Pipe Smoking Support the showBy Fletch

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Why Failing Might Be the Best Thing You Do This Year 12:18

5+ y ago12:18

12:18

Send Fletch a text! It’s Okay To Fail Support the showBy Fletch

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theMangoTimes Podcast Reboot 5:01

6y ago5:01

5:01

Send Fletch a text! theMangoTimes Podcast Reboot Support the showBy Fletch

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The One Thing You Can Do Right Now: Smile 8:54

9+ y ago8:54

8:54

Send Fletch a text! This episode corresponds to my blog at theMangoTimes where I discuss the Fletchifesto. FuzzBuzz Recipe Support the showBy Fletch

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Being Kind Is a Revolution 10:46

9+ y ago10:46

10:46

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch sits down with Kendra to follow-up the blogpost that he wrote about being kind. They talk more about his new manifesto and breaks down what it means to live a life of kindness. ⸻ Guest Information Kendra Fletcher, BA, MSt received her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University…

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This Life Is an Adventure—Live Like It 17:30

9+ y ago17:30

17:30

Send Fletch a text! In yet another attempt to revive theMangoTimes podcast I talk with Kendra about a recent blog post I wrote about living a life of adventure. Along the way we talk about the Fletchifesto, selling our home and the freedom of podcasting. Support the showBy Fletch

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The Real Life Calvin Podcast Episode 2 13:15

10+ y ago13:15

13:15

Send Fletch a text! On this special episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I am playing the 2nd episode teaser for our newest podcast called, The Real Life Calvin Podcast. Our 8yr old son, Christian, is the real life Calvin and on this episode we talk about Calvin and Hobbes and what it is we like about the comic strip. I love that this is a comic strip…

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The Real Life Calvin Podcast Episode 1 8:00

10+ y ago8:00

8:00

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I want to introduce you to The Real Life Calvin Podcast which I have begun recording with my 8yr old son, Christian. It's a fun little project. He gets to learn about podcasting and editing of sound. I give him a lot of the controls, so don't expect too much! Even so...he's pretty darn f…

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100 Letters in 100 Days Here’s What Happened 17:41

11+ y ago17:41

17:41

Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I sit down and have a conversation with my good friend James Estes. We also talk about our 100-day challenge goal that begins today. Have you ever wanted to take a 100-day challenge? Join us! Start today and let us know what you are going to do. Want to follow our challenge? You can join…

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Welcome to theMangoTimes: Stories, Faith & Fun 2:56

11+ y ago2:56

2:56

Send Fletch a text! On this introductory episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch welcomes his listeners and readers back to the new and improved podcast. This is a very brief snapshot into what listeners can expect when they tune into theMangoTimes. ⸻ Guest Information No Guest - All Fletch Resources and Links Homeschooling In Real Life Podcast (n…

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