Pursuing The Process

A different sound to this episode as the dynamic duo of Todd and Jon are continents apart. Jon hosts this episode with new friends Jan and Greg at a coffee shop in Thailand. The couple grew up in England but now reside in Michigan when they’re not traveling the world! They are musicians who know how to appreciate a good time. Jan helps people find their voice as a vocal instructor while Greg is still shaking off his trauma as a "recovering engineer." Much more than that, they are kind, introspective, open people who seek meaningful connection. Grab an espresso and join us in this conversation about human connection, acceptance, and travel with stories of jam sessions and Burning Man festival sprinkled in! Check out their music through the links below: https://spotify.link/0IWFlsbSwyb https://youtu.be/-G6i2yx8XeM https://youtube.com/@dude48creative

It only took him 13 episodes, but Todd finally gets his wish to become a guest on his own podcast. After working nearly two decades at one company, Todd spent the next 10 months reflecting, networking, exploring, and watching the world go by. Hear why he compares the end of his tenure to a funeral and how his faith in people was renewed through his journey to find the next chapter in his career. Todd also reinforces the importance of trusting your gut and has some tangible advice for people contemplating a career change. Meanwhile, Jon learns what it means to start getting old and struggles to feel any sympathy for a guy who didn't go to work for almost a year.

Briggs Weyrauch is a modern-day Renaissance man. The owner of a beard-oil business by day and a DJ by night, Briggs defines what it means to pursue your passions. Hear how he feels about the role of failure and the importance of taking advantage of every interaction. And Briggs reflects on the power of gratitude and provides some tips on increasing that feeling in your life. He also reveals some of the wildest things he's seen as a DJ. Oh, and Todd kicks off the episode by announcing his new job. Tune in to hear about it!

In this episode, we hang with Cannon Winkler, a self-taught visual artist. Using hand-collected animal tracks to paint distinct patterns, he invokes elements of the wild and our connection to it. Winkler uses his art to raise funding and awareness for environmental conservation around the globe. His unique style of painting was pioneered in the South African Bushveld while he was locked down in a game reserve during the height of the global pandemic. A trained African safari guide, Winkler talks about his unbelievable experiences in the wild as well as why he gave up some great opportunities in corporate America to chase his passions for environmental conservation and art. Jon and Todd try to keep up by discussing the impact of travel on their lives and the importance of living like a local. (Editor's note: Fernet is an Italian liquor.) To learn more about Cannon's art and mission, visit www.walksoflifeart.com.

Dennis Krause has been the face of Wisconsin sports broadcasting for more than 35 years. Along the way, he has covered some of the most important events and people in sports history. Hear about the time he called John Wooden at his house and the interview he had with Michael Jordan before MJ's first professional game. Also listen to the keys to Dennis' success and how he relied on hard work and the support of his family to overcome a stroke at the height of his career. You'll also get to know some of Jon and Todd's favorite sports memories and why Todd's favorite was followed by one of his worst just two days later.