The Buddy System Podcast

Yo Yo Yo,     Luis and Teddy are back for their final main episode of season one! In this conversation, they discuss the value of seeing life in seasons - that is events, movements, and circumstances that shape the way we feel and look at the life we're living. Things can change so quickly, as can our perspectives. And is that really so bad? What can we learn from looking at life as a cycle or progression of seasons instead of one linear development? Luis recaps the last several months of pursuing and eventually purchasing a home with his wonderful wife, and Teddy shares some of the forces that have been shaping his mindset during this life season. We'll be back for our final Coffee Town episode very soon, and then we will be breaking for summer. We love you guys, and can't wait to get back together and do this in the fall.             Listen and Subscribe on: iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buddy-system-podcast/id1203071080?mt=2 Google Play:https://play.google.com/music/m/Ig5hp4ttdi3tuvqqoxaqc4f2qra?t=The_Buddy_System_Podcast   If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth. Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod   Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.    

Thank you for coming back for some laughs with ya boyz from the BSP!   In this gut-busting episode, Luis and Teddy get way off track from any kind of planned structure, but we're glad for it.  Luis talks about getting hustled in Chicago, while Teddy recounts a similar story of getting punked in NYC.  Of course, we return to our favorite game: "What's That From?", then we play a new concept birthed out of happenstance: "She Might Be Into It" #shemightbeintoit. Finally, and Teddy has been waiting for this: Luis unleashes unfiltered laughter like you may have never heard in your life. You can't not laugh while listening. Enjoy!   If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:     Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth. Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod

Hey Everybody,   Thanks for joining us for this deep-rooted episode on losing a loved one. We welcome three friends of the BSP - Sharon Arsego, Phil Lopez, and Carlee Vandal - to share their stories of tragedy, grief, and hope for the future. We ask them what got them through and what can be understood about the unimaginable. It goes without saying, but we can't thank them enough for opening up for us and for listeners.   The episode concludes with Luis bearing his heart out by telling us about his brother, Marcos. We discuss his life, his death, and where to go from here.   Please reach out to us if you want to share your thoughts and feelings about your experiences regarding this episode's topic or any other episode. We are here to expand our minds and our hearts with you.   Listen and Subscribe on: iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buddy-system-podcast/id1203071080?mt=2 Google Play:https://play.google.com/music/m/Ig5hp4ttdi3tuvqqoxaqc4f2qra?t=The_Buddy_System_Podcast   If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth. Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod   Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.    

Ahoy!   Welcome back to Coffee Town! In this episode, Luis and Teddy are full of laughs as they catch up after a week off of recording. Teddy notes how a newly purchased workout shirt has him feeling a little less confident than before, then he talks about why his "looks" growing up might be meaningless. Luis, on the other hand, relives being sized up in the cutthroat world of recreational slow pitch softball as well as how he handled attending his first coed baby shower. Finally, is this the first week that Luis gets it right when we play "What's That From?"   If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow: 1. Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth.  2. Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod

Good day Buddy System listeners!   In this episode, Luis and Teddy discuss the discipline of Emotional Intelligence and why it matters so much. On the flip-side, Teddy shares a two-part story about how something that can seem so small to many plagued him for years before he learned how to fight through it. We hope this encourages you to understand what EI is and how to grow it for yourself and for others.   Listen and Subscribe on: iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buddy-system-podcast/id1203071080?mt=2 Google Play:https://play.google.com/music/m/Ig5hp4ttdi3tuvqqoxaqc4f2qra?t=The_Buddy_System_Podcast     If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth. Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod   Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.         Sources used in this episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2014/12/29/the-use-of-emotional-intelligence-for-effective-leadership/#366b702d6d1e  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_intelligence https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/emotional-intelligence "Emotional Intelligence" by Dr. David Walton: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/emotional-intelligence-david-walton/1122409588/2673564382448?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+betterworldbooks_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP23617&k_clickid=3x23617

What up, Brochachinos?   Welcome back to Coffee Town! In this episode, Luis and Teddy make it clear who is superior in their made-up childhood game brought to life in the Podcast - "What's That From?" Also, Luis tells a quick story about an accidental run-in with his "people" as well as another awkward encounter with a would-be tailor. Teddy finishes the episode with a classic rant about something that drives him crazy - guys peeing on public toilet seats. If you listen closely, you can hear the rage emerge from his soul. Even more so, Luis surprises him with his take on the subject. Enjoy!         If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth.  Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod   Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.

Come Young and Old,   In this episode, Luis and Teddy discuss some stereotypes of the Millennial generation, how generations are formed, and why we all need to get over it. Generational differences are about as weird as they should be expected, so let's just get it out there. A special thanks to Jorge Pimentel and Grandpa Lou who join us briefly to share their thoughts on the subject. If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth.   Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod   Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.        Sources used in this episode:     https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/slideshows/10-student-loan-facts-college-grads-need-to-know?slide=12 http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/03/19/how-millennials-compare-with-their-grandparents/#!13 http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/04/25/millennials-overtake-baby-boomers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLpE1Pa8vvI            

Hey there, Ladies and Gents!     Welcome back to Coffee Town, a place where we all should visit from time to time - a place where we reminisce, laugh, and make fun of ourselves for the delight of the general public.  After all, we should only take life so seriously.   In this episode, Luis and Teddy recount "The Wedding Pants" story, what went wrong, and how it all turned out.  Then, they share some experiences from the Figueroa-Woolsey Lawncare business back in the day, including the infamous "Junior Panic Attack" while passing out flyers.    If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth.   Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.      Also follow us on Twitter: @buddysystempod

Good day folks,   In this episode, we discuss some ins and outs of unemployment and the ever-so tricky life circumstance of underemployment.  We share the experiences of a good friend, Tom Meisinger (funnythomas.com), as well as that of Teddy's dad during a rough patch in his life trying to find good work.  Also, we know that unemployment affects the wallet, but how does it affect our health?  This is an extremely monumental time in our lives, and few are exempt from unemployment or underemployment happening at least once.  So how in the world can we prepare for it or deal with it when it happens?   Listen from our site: https://thebuddysystempodcast.blogspot.com/2017/03/episode-05-struggle-is-real.html Listen from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-buddy-system-podcast/id1203071080?mt=2#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fbuddysystem.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fepisode-05-the-struggle-is-real-unemployment-and-underemployment%2F Listen from Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ig5hp4ttdi3tuvqqoxaqc4f2qra?t=The_Buddy_System_Podcast Listen from Podbean: http://buddysystem.podbean.com/     Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through. Also follow us on Twitter @buddysystempod       Articles cited in the episode:      http://www.stateofworkingamerica.org/charts/underemployment-education/ http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/2616430  

Welcome back to Coffee Town, a place where Luis and Teddy catch up on stories and thoughts that are a little too abstract for the normal episodes format.     In this episode, Teddy plays host to a quick game of "What is That From?" - a childhood guessing game brought into the present, Luis shares a story about a simple Crockpot task gone wrong, and Teddy finishes with a story of his own involving the bizarre politics of office potlucks.   If you are a fan of the Buddy System Podcast, consider one of two free action steps to help us grow:   Rate us on iTunes.  It is easily the largest factor in our growth.   Retweet or Share our social media posts linking the episode.   Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.    Also follow us on Twitter @buddysystempod

Hey Ladies and Gents,   In this episode, we talk about the stressful things that make you want to punch yourself in the foot...err whatever limb you would like.  Newsflash, the world is stressed out, and none of us are exempt from the bull-crappiness of life.  It is not about comparing your troubles to that of your neighbor.  It is about acknowledging that we are individually feeling what we are feeling, not apologizing for that, and tackling it in healthy ways. As a supplemental read, check out our first BSP Article:  "A Start to Mastering Time Management and Reclaiming the Moment You Are In" and tell us what you think. Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.  Also follow us on Twitter @buddysystempod   Articles cited in the episode:  http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-symptoms-effects_of-stress-on-the-body#2 https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-physical-effects-of-long-term-stress/2/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200009/tend-and-befriend https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201702/americans-just-broke-new-record-stress-and-anxiety

Welcome back!     The Buddy System Podcast is introducing the first episode of a mini series that we are deeming "Coffee Town".  Though we will be returning to our normal format next time, we wanted to have a little fun and show you are more colorful side.   In this episode, we recount a bizarre story from a concert Luis attended recently, and I (Teddy) pose a couple of ideas that either make perfect sense, are absolute nonsense, or fall neatly in the middle.       Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast   We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.      Also follow us on Twitter @buddysystempod

Thanks for joining us for Episode 03!   In this episode, we discuss how the Buddy System effect played out in a real-life issue between Luis and me (Teddy), how that compares to the popular Fox show, House, M.D., and we wrestle with how we can simply begin to think differently about drawing comparisons between those of different economic statuses. Of course there are obvious differences, but which ones do we tend to focus on and why?   After a couple of stories here, and a mental exercise there, we felt encouraged to try and eliminate yet another -ism from our lives. The question is, however, is it really that easy?    Be sure to visit our Facebook page to contribute to the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/TheBuddySystemPodcast We will post a thought or question that you are encouraged to respond to.  Let's get the conversation going - not only for us - but for those who are too afraid to ask.  Together, we can help the world around us just by talking things through.    Also follow us on Twitter @buddysystempod Articles cited in the episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/05/opinion/sunday/crossing-financial-lanes.html?_r=0   http://economy.money.cnn.com/2013/11/13/making-it-into-the-middle-class/

Welcome back everyone!   Thanks for reconnecting with the Buddy System Podcast.  In this episode, we recall our time spent dating other women before meeting our spouses.  During the past week or so, we have been forced to wrestle with the ghosts of relationships past, and that brought to the surface a number of issues that we still deal with today.   We hope that sharing our stories encourages you to take an honest look at what you want out of single life, dating, or even a committed relationship.        To laughing and pondering,   -The Buddy System Besties     Follow us on Twitter: @BuddySystemPod Follow and Like us on Facebook: The Buddy System Podcast Check out our Blog Site: The Buddy System Podcast   Consider Subscribing and leaving us a review on iTunes! How to Subscribe to the Podcast on your iPhone How to Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes 

In our very first full format episode, we discuss the foundation of change - vulnerability.  Joining us for this episode is one of our best friends from childhood, Lloyd Blondin.   Listen closely for the public unveiling of the "Lloyd Apology" as told by Luis.  Then Lloyd tells some of his story on what fear, vulnerability, and deep thought has taught him. We had a blast recording, and the conversation only gets better as it reaches the end.   Follow us on Twitter: @BuddySystemPod Follow and Like us on Facebook: The Buddy System Podcast Check out our Blog Site: The Buddy System Podcast   Consider Subscribing and leaving us a review on iTunes!How to Subscribe to the Podcast on your iPhone How to Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes