Podcast · topic
Growing up
Boys, education and the twenties — raising and being the next generation of men.
15 episodes
Celine Coggins...Investing in Youth Mental HealthExplicit
Shaun and Chris connect with Celine Coggins, a lifelong educator, founder of Teach Plus, and the inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web. Celine shares her journey from growing up in a large Irish Catholic family in…
S5 · E111 hr 8 minGrowing up
Jonathan Mooney...Normal SucksExplicit
In this episode, we sit down with author and activist Jonathan Mooney to explore the myth of "normalcy." Jonathan shares his personal journey navigating the education system with ADHD and dyslexia and discusses the…
S5 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
Jim Maley...Sharing SelfishlyExplicit
In this episode, Chris and Shaun talk with Jim Maley, teacher and founder of the Maley Way. The guys discuss Jim's struggles with depression, his time as a Northwestern hoop player, enrolling at Holy Cross, screening…
S5 · E11 hr 11 minService & community
Matt Candler...Electrifying EducatorExplicit
In the 17th episode of the season, Chris and Shaun interview Matt Candler, educator, inventor, investor, and coach. The guys discuss the state of education, mad libs, parenting, park bench pitches, Matt's sweet garage,…
S4 · E171 hr 8 minGrowing up
Cathy Cassani Adams...Restoring Our GirlsExplicit
In the sixth episode of Season 4, Shaun and Chris sit down with Cathy Cassani Adams to talk about her new book, Restoring Our Girls, a guide for parenting girls ages 12 to 25. Cathy shares insights from her work as a…
S4 · E61 hr 8 minGrowing up
Mike Simons...Music and Camp for All KidsExplicit
In the 5th episode of the season, the boys interview Mike Simons, founder of Intonation Music Workshop, Camp for All Kids, and Chris' good friend and bandmate. They discuss Mike's career leading Intonation Music for 15…
S4 · E51 hr 6 minGrowing up
Ashanti Branch...Ever ForwardExplicit
In this first episode of the new year, Shaun and Chris talk with Ashanti Branch, founder of the Ever Forward Club, an Oakland based nonprofit with a mission to address the underlying causes of drop out rates, youth…
S4 · E11 hr 10 minGrowing up
Bob McKinnon...Moving Up
This week, Shaun and Chris talk with Bob McKinnon, writer, designer, podcast host, children’s author and teacher. Bob and the boys talk about Boston sports, girls’ soccer, his new book: America’s Dreaming (and his first…
S3 · E81 hr 4 minGrowing up
Dr. John Duffy...Rescuing Our SonsExplicit
In this episode, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. John Duffy , Psychologist, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and National Media Personality. The guys talk about John’s new book, Rescuing Our Sons, 8 Solutions to Our Crisis…
S3 · E31 hr 2 minGrowing up
Dean Emerson...Kid Dynamite on the PGA TourExplicit
In honor of US Open week, Shaun and Chris interview Shaun's brother, Dean, PGA Tour caddie for young Georgian, Davis Thompson, who will be making his first US Open appearance. The guys talk about what it was like…
S2 · E91 hr 6 minGrowing up
Dr. Jason Frishman...JourneyMenExplicit
In episode 6, Chris and Shaun talk with Dr. Jason Frishman, therapist and founder of the JourneyMen Foundation. The guys cover Jason's work as a therapist, the power of summer camp, the importance of raising good sons…
S2 · E61 hr 12 minBeing a man
Dr. Susan Engel...A Hungry MindExplicit
In episode 1 of season 2, Shaun and Chris interview Dr. Susan Engel, author of The Hungry Mind and the Senior Lecturer in Psychology; Senior Faculty Fellow, Rice Center for Teaching, The Class of 1959 Director of…
S2 · E11 hr 5 minGrowing up
Jason Ronai: Endless Teachable Moments
In Episode 19, Chris and Shaun talk with Chris' old friend, Jason Ronai, author of Endless Teachable Moments, a new book of poetry on the power and art of sport. The fellas cover Jason's sports history, coaching,…
S1 · E191 hr 7 minGrowing up
Dan Kemp: Education on the SlopesExplicit
In our latest episode, Shaun and Chris talk with Dan Kemp, Headmaster and co-founder of the Picabo Street Academy. The guys talk skiing, the state of education, diverse approaches to education, mountain biking,…
S1 · E91 hr 17 minGrowing up
Ryan Bayron: The Power of TikTokExplicit
In Episode 7 of If You've Come This Far, Shaun and Chris talk with Ryan Bayron. Ryan is a husband, father, graphic designer, energy healer, musician, podcast host and the holistic mystic on TikTok (5M likes & 284k…
S1 · E71 hr 23 minGrowing up
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