Mags & Dad's Wholesome Chaos

Show Notes: 00:00   Which will be out first: WC Podcast #76 or TikTok Push-in-the-pool #76? 01:24   Wholesome Chaos drinking cups with fun-house faces! 02:24   Mags traumatizing California dentist experience. 08:50   Mags gets a callback while we are all on airplanes! 11:09   “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” on Broadway rocks! 12:24   Recapping Maggie’s 13th birthday trip to New York. 18:00   Maggie’s upcoming trip to NY. 19:27   Dad noticing Maggie maturity growing. 20:43   Legitimate card game ending in multiple winners! 22:02   Dan’s new book “Positive Chaos.” Pre-order for bonuses! www.danthurmon.com/positive-chaos/ 25:21   Team Maggie. 26:55   Movies we know nothing about (and some we’ve seen). 31:53   Is Maggie actually getting better at pickleball … or just playing a lot? 33:15   Mags sees “Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson in LA. 35:52   Maggie’s roommate, Jenna Raines, concert in Atlanta with Joshua Bassett and Lindsey Lomas. 37:51   More pop-up podcasts to come? 38:23   Mags and Jenna Ortega?

Show Notes: 01:45   Shay at the Austin REVOLUTION Film Festival (not Austin Film Festival as stated in the podcast). 03:27   Going off air for a bit, but catch us on other social media, and at wholesomechaos.com. 04:38   Maggie's epic, 120 mile jet ski adventure!  07:43   Dan recounts jet skiing on Lake Powell. 09:30   Listener question from Leah: Tips for waking up early for flights? 14:40   Listener question from Nick: What’s the Atlanta airport like? 17:10   Listener follow up from Izzy on her final exams. 17:40   Listener question from Catherine on how to be confidence when giving a speech. 19:10   Maggie’s High School Debate Club story. 24:15   When Mags was in “13 the Musical.”  26:02   Listener question from Emily on parenting tactics – spanking specifically. (BTW, Shay was spanked until her parents discovered grounding her was more painful and successful.) 39:54   Listener question from Mary about Dan’s weekly videos on LinkedIn and Facebook. 44:55   Pickleball courts closed due to an “altercation.”

Show Notes: 00:00   Mags reading Hunger Games trilogy. And how Jennifer Lawrence was SO GOOD in the third book! 02:45   Our Koi fish “ran away.”   05:54   Dan arrived less than an hour ago after crisscrossing the country for speeches – but he’s awake! 07:30   Luggage lost and found. Dan remembers to get his checked baggage – days after the trip! 12:53   Mags sees Harry Styles again in LA from the pit. So, so fun! 15:23   Seeing Jvke in concert. Mags was in his music video. 17:05   Dan reading about sheep and hearing stories from strangers. 23:03   A restaurant in Alaska where the servers join you for dinner? 23:52   In Greece they won’t talk with you. 25:05   Ocean City, MD past experience and snowy video making. 26:44   Listener question from Irene: How did you get the idea for the “push in the pool” TikToks? 28:52   Amazing in-person comment from Jackson: How our TikTok content helped his sister and dad get closer. 30:20   Listener question from Jess: How do you have such a close relationship?  35:05   Having hard conversations with friends. 41:29   Building Shay’s dream library! Show Sponsor: 10:22   ZocDoc – Download the app to find and book a doctor – it’s free! zocdoc.com/chaos 

Show Notes: 00:00   Words from a 1940’s comedy dictionary.   02:23   Dan’s eyebrows meet their match. 06:20   Maggie’s Lasek update. 09:03   New Orleans past and present – Mardi Gras is coming! 15:14   Reflecting on our own performance verses other people’s perception. 20:45   Listener question from Issy: How do you get motivated to study (or a tackle a project) when you don’t want to? 29:17   The kids childhood home finally closes. 34:26   Mags and her cousins’ artwork puzzle finished… but missing one piece!

Show Notes: 00:00   Mags post-lasek eye surgery. 03:17   The valium debate. 06:06   The, kind of, gory details of Lasek. 15:19   Dan and Shay’s RK surgeries. 19:31   Lunch after surgery. 20:54   Mitch is a wonderful human! 24:44   Spontaneity of life is easier to embrace without contacts. 27:16   Braces on “baby teeth.” Necessary, or a racket? 29:02   Is it weird to Thera Gun and Kombucha in the parking lot? 30:06   Dan fell in the river… again. 31:31   We are dog people. 34:45   Shay housetrained her cats! 39:20   Listener question from Emily: Advice on how to handle the rejection that comes with being an actor or dancer in the entertainment field.

Show Notes: 00:00     If dogs can stretch in public, so should humans! 04:16     Crazy rain in California and eating Chipotle. 05:51     Mag scores BIG at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.                                11:06      Unintended repercussions of Dan’s comment response. 12:58     Dan and Shay learn about Chat GPT at Speakers Roundtable. 20:00     Maggie’s stress about upcoming Lasix. 22:48     The cool new sweater that looks like a bathmat.                24:10     Pre-recording a speech. 25:16     Falling asleep during conversations. 27:34     Maggie’s technique for stretching at a stop light.  31:00     Dan’s technique for adjusting your back with a sneeze. 32:00     Shay watching “Emily in Paris” to deal with Europe withdrawal. 33:39     Writing in the style of Play Dough. 35:27     Obligatory pickleball shoutout.

Show Notes: 00:00     Drum circle jam sessions. 03:16     Eddie’s last podcast before leaving Georgia. 03:31     Maggie’s puzzling new year activities.  10:55     Raised in a musical house. 18:59     Surf n’ turf New Year’s Eve and epic fail countdown. 20:58     Maggie ducks the countdown. 22:09     No hangover is the best. 24:44     Dan’s classical reading plan. 27:25     Reading commitment without goals. 29:51     Finding a bag of fingers. 32:41     Movies over 3 hours and still epic.

Show Notes: 00:00              Maggie’s accent medley. 02:28              The Amazing Race consideration. 05:35              Shay accidentally reveals Eddie’s Christmas present. 09:13              Meeting new people. 12:50              How we’ve changed since 2022. 14:00              The “Great Conversation” and great books. 19:00              Bad acting in a book? 28:00              Reading books of potential future movies – casting actors as you read.       29:30              5 Sphere Intentions for 2023 (from Off Balance On Purpose book) 31:40               Listener question from Jasmine: Tips and advice on traveling alone? 40:50               “Knives Out” rewind.  Show Sponsor: ZocDoc – Find the doctor that’s right for you on zocdoc.com/chaos.

Show Notes: 00:00               Jetlagged and ears still blocked. 01:05               Maggie’s mental checklist to get home. 03:15               Running for flight to Italy. 06:55               Luggage didn’t run fast enough! 11:30               Maggie’s half sleep dream. 13:00               When in Rome, walk!  13:35               Eddie’s first visit to Rome since Assassin’s Creed. 16:08               We prefer beautiful gardens to violent Coliseum. 19:40               Trying to speak Italian. 25:17               Dan’s stoned, pot smoking, taxi driver. 26:10               Eating gluten free in Italy. 29:32               Time out from family time. 31:22               Making Dan’s weekly video in Italy. 33:40               Florence stair mastering and hidden passages. 34:50               Naked and violent art for your enjoyment. 39:55               The incredible talents of Michelangelo. 44:40               The Pope’s commissions and body on display. 50:35               Maggie’s drinking experience in Italy.

Show Notes: 00:00               Mom doesn’t recognize Mags! 01:40               Hold up at the bank. 03:31               All metronomes have been claimed. 06:16               Our dog locked himself in the car. 07:42               Baby Eddie saves the day! 13:40               LA premiere of Something from Tiffany’s 16:27               Special DJ at Spotify 2022 Wrapped Party. 18:49               Dan’s attempt to get picked for jury duty. 21:57               Dan now “earthing!” Beneficial? Weird? Or possibly both? 23:35              Joy Jump Day! 25:47               Maggie flashback: sleep-earthing in the grass! 26:12               Maggie’s mad pain tolerance and lack of tickle receptors. 29:55               Dan and Shay’s holiday party. 31:22               Do animals giggle? 33:43               Maggie’s Lasik plan. 35:53               Dan and Shay watching “The Chosen.” 39:20               Doing more of what’s right, instead of just calling out what’s “bad.” 42:12               Taking care of the planet. Show Sponsor: Uncommon Goods – go to www.uncommongoods.com/chaos for 15% off your next gift.

Show Notes: 00:00   Glasses and minty fresh eyes drops. 02:30   Maggie’s trip to GA was sick - literally. 07:10   Maggie’s desire for a slide phone and reduce distractions. 09:45   Dan’s problem with ear pods – uh, air pods. 12:20   Mags’ beef with brands that don’t do Black Friday discounts. 15:15   Dan cuts his ear shaving. 16:11   Pronouncing N-I-C-H-E.   18:34   Niche pronunciation results. 19:26   Trivia gone wrong! 24:07   Listener question from Sheldon: What do you think of the term “passersby?” And other odd terms. 26:11   Maggie recording voiceover audition in mom’s closet. 30:47   The varied styles of Nertz playing in our family! (i.e: Shay narrates her moves.) 33:50   Listener question from Matt about how to find people that share your gaming interests. 36:46   Maggie’s random thoughts: Billie Bobby Brown 40:34   Maggie’s random thought 2: The time she played a song she wrote but told us it was Taylor Swift’s. 42:42   Maggie’s attempt at whistling when she was a little and Dan’s misunderstanding of bravado. Show Sponsors: Uncommon Goods – www.uncommongoods.com/choas to get 15% off your order! Hello Fresh – www.hellofresh.com/18chaos and use code 18CHAOS for 18 free meals and free shipping!

 Show Notes:  00:00   Mags is in Atlanta! 03:51   Maggie’s “big announcement” comes into focus. 07:50   The time Maggie used crutches for fun. 09:10   Studio art by Dan’s sister, Sandy, and Mom! 12:42   Maggie, sick but “No COVID!” 13:52   Dan and Shay in Los Cabos, Mexico.  20:46   Does Maggie want to be famous? 27:06   It’s important to have a relationship … with a metronome. Anybody want one?  (Go to wholesomechaos.com and submit your name/address in the “ask a question” section. U.S. shipping only.) 30:25   Maggie at the dentist – “Do you have a lip tattoo?” 33:34   Listener question from Momo: Do you have a joke/threat that you use with family and friends when they annoy you?  36:03   Listener question from Brittany: “Should I leave my 9 to 5 job to become an adventure guide, or will that ‘destroy’ my future?” 41:10   Tag: Maggie’s new crushes! Show Sponsor: Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/chaos.

Show Notes: 00:00   Is this a sign? 01:35   When happy thoughts make you sad. 03:15   Fashion dog. 04:00   Dan’s sleep deprivation on display! 08:10   Just a “little workout” with Dan’s Arizona cousin, Brannon. 11:00   “Doctor Dan” gives Maggie advice on recovering from leg injury. 12:50   Maggie’s love/hate relationship with roller coasters. 15:53   New house, same Thurmon Thanksgiving. 17:31   Our deer neighbors. 18:13   So much to be thankful for! 21:33   Be careful what you say, God will hear you… 23:12   New Doughbriks Pizza restaurant sells out on day one! 28:28   Listener question from Sowri about dating. 33:23   Clarifying “hooking up” 34:34   Clever pre-date flowers and post-date flowers. 38:14   Thanksgiving trivia.

Show Notes: 00:00 Simon’s fortune cookie. 00:20 Daylight savings time pros and cons. 07:38 Maggie gets stank eye from a baby.  11:24 Dan and Shay’s early parenting practice. 13:56 Listener question from Naomi about the lack of marriage role models. 19:52 Maggie’s thoughts on marriage based on her vast experience. ;) 23:41 Seeing “Ticket to Paradise” in theatre was so fun.  26:30 Shay’s bestie, Toni, talking to the movie screen the entire time! 27:20 Dan does a speech in Houston during game 6 of the world series… 29:10 Dan’s post speech “bleeder.” 30:35 Listener question from Chandler to Maggie: Tips for gaining traction on TikTok? 36:03 Listener question from Chandler about being stuck in the middle of family feuds. 40:53 Maggie segues to wrap up and gets stuck. 42:29 Shay's snake, Houdini. Show Sponsors: Uncommon Goods - get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/CHOAS. Hello Fresh – go to www.hellofresh.com/65chaos for 65% off plus free shipping!

Show Notes: 00:00    Listener warning – truthful conversations to follow about experiences with death and suicide beginning at 36:05 minutes into the podcast. 00:37     Halloween is exhausting, and Maggie’s glad it’s over! 03:06     Shay gets a semi-finalist award for her short film “Heir Mail.” 04:30     Giving out Halloween tricks and treats in the new neighborhood. 10:19       Mags and Jenna go to “Harryween” (and lose the car). 21:41       Listener question from Bastian - Parenting advice you were glad you didn’t take? 29:08      Listener question from Annalisa – How do you handle toxic friends? 37:17       Trigger Warning: Heavy listener questions (from Audrey and Maggie) about losing friends and loved ones.  52:15:      Giving the dogs a chill pill.

Show Notes: 00:00               Mags brushing up on her HS Spanish – no requerdo. 01:39               Maggie’s innocent choreography to Chicago soundtrack. 08:17               Crocheting beats Halloween parties. 11:50               Social tips and trade-offs. Should I stay, or should I go?  13:08               Introvert vs. Extrovert  13:56               Wedding and funeral, same day. 19:13               “Giant children” at the world’s largest bounce-y house. 21:07               Dan’s goal to perfect new trick – Goals, Desires and Intentions. 23:15               Social experiment – switching speaker mid-conversation. 25:58               Mags’ take on social capacity. 29:33               A sign in the clouds. 33:54               Tag: a note from little Mags to Mom.

Show Notes: 00:00               Late night weather welcome. 02:00               Trivia Night, and Shay’s scorekeeper flashback.  02:45               Letterman Jackets for everyone! 03:38               Maggie definitely didn’t letter in band. 04:18               Dad’s whirlwind trip to Los Angeles! 07:35               From the airport straight to Pickleball. 10:43               Google “nature near me.” 13:10               What happens at Whole Foods... 17:16               Dan finally meets Blythe! 18:31               The Montage Laguna Beach hotel was sooo nice! 22:40               Shay’s emergency surgery. 24:58               Do you know hospital etiquette? 27:00               LA Halloween decorations, and the return of The Porch Knight! 30:00               Mags and Jenna’s Halloween costumes arrive!

Show Notes: 00:00        Maggie’s wisdom teeth coming in sideways! 01:15         DJ Dan 02:25        Radio Mags 03:45        Shay’s “almost” DJ gig 05:17         Say “yes” to opportunities… unless you don’t want to. 06:25        The line between opportunities and obligations. 09:42        Dan’s take on exploring opportunities. 11:46         Dog Park Picnic. 15:15         Maggie and Blythe get big ego boost at screening of “Catherine Called Birdy.” 20:54        Is Mags getting kicked out of the screening? 25:00        What is the point of doing anything?  31:36         Dan gets kicked off a golf course. 35:40        False Positives 37:15         Dan’s Six Flags Halloween gig.... best forgotten. 41:34         Milly Alcock's thoughts on Fame, success and talent.

Show Notes: 00:00               Maggie’s diving videos from TikTok update. 03:27               Will Dan do tricks and treats for Halloween in new neighborhood? 06:50               When will Dan stop tumbling? 12:28               Mags’ friend’s dad and her dad going to the same conference! 14:00               A tip shay heard about leaking coffee cups. “The drinky part away from seam.”  15:20               Book day. Delivery of 6,000 books 17:30               TikTok tip for glitching captions. 18:59               Pool temps and making “push in the pool” videos this fall and winter. 21:30               Buckee’s “the world’s largest convenience store” experience. 25:30               Maggie’s plan to vlog again… 29:00               Dan and Shay on stage during “Everybody” at the Alliance Theatre. 34:40               Maggie’s friends Wholesome partying Pickleball Potluck. 36:45               Dan’s dog park potluck plan! 37:30               Caring about others.  Go make someone smile. 41:10               How we deal with conflict in or marriage.  44:35               Mags surprise “whoop whoop” DM Show Sponsor: Hello Fresh - go to hellofresh.com/65chaos for 65% OFF PLUS FREE SHIPPING!

Show Notes: 00:00               Dan drops and does push-up for zoning out. 03:30               One of the best nights of Maggie’s life! 06:27               Mr. 305/Pitbull and Maggie’s search for bald caps. 18:38               Listener suggestion from Laura: Expanding to include a worldwide community. 19:15               Shay’s experience as a teenager living in Europe. 21:18               The unhealthy emotional roller coaster of social scrolling. 26:00              Listener question: Michael asks about finances.  26:55              Maggie’s experience with money. 28:20              Maggie’s car repairs – Either $3000 or $80. 29:30              Taking coffee to the coffee shop. 30:15               Fraud charges on Maggie's credit card.  33:35               Maggie’s new table that holds the broken printer. 35:00               Should we go to Anaheim every week? 38:49               Listener question from Sacnithe about dealing with chronic anxiety.  46:00               Listener comments: Sammy on humility vs. being cocky; and Craig said he’s “learning to love and know himself.” 49:29               Will Dan get a disc golf coach? Show Sponsor: BetterHelp – go to www.betterhelp.com/wholesome to get 10% off your first month.