TTS Episode 61: I Have an Audea...
Graham kicks off with a David Dobrik-esq apology for neglecting the TTS gang before chatting with Barry about crazy work weeks, Azul memories, corporate software, and the infamous LSU gameday video (0:00-36:46). Then, Amit Kukreja, CEO of Audea, comes to the table to discuss the native-audio platform that seeks to rival YouTube with spoken word (36:54-59:15).
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Monthly Mindset, October 2021: Accelerate
I’ve been saying “moving & grooving” quite a bit. It’s typically in response to someone asking me if I’m able to keep up with the pace of a thousand speedwalkers (just imagine the friction). I went from a calm, stagnant WFH lifestyle to the 2019 LSU Tiger no-huddle offense. Things are great, just carving out my spot in the points-driven system.
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TTS Episode 60: Slatterday Sessions
Good ol' Saturday morning spew: an extended conversation with no direction and a rare Lee cameo. Topics include but are not limited to reptilian roommates, Gov Ball, Hinge check-in, and COVID-fatigue.
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TTS Episode 59: Hinge: The App Designed to be Useless
Graham & Barry chat through overwhelming work situations, growing pains, project execution, and of course, Hinge. The app was launched in 2013 and it's been fucking stupid ever since.
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TTS Episode 58: Emperor's New Groove
Graham and Barry spew about the following topics: acclimating to a new job, finding your groove, commuting to the office, parental supervision, FALL SZN, emotional intelligence & how to approach a homie in need + MUCH more.
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TTS Episode 57: Maximum Efficiency with Tom Libelt
Big ep ahead. Graham discusses his new job, latest opportunities, rekindling with a former network, and shifting focus to expression (0:11-32:40). The boys welcome Tom Libelt to the table to learn about his comeup through the workforce and how he paved his own road (32:47-1:35:05). More about Tom here. Wrap up with Barry's updates, learning from mistakes, and finding your stride (1:35:11-1:50:14).
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Monthly Mindset, September 2021: Expression
Truth be told, I’ve been stagnate, but not for the reasons you may think. Ordinarily, it’s the dog days of summer as we gear up for the turning of leaves. In my case, personal and professional blockages have cast me into limbo as if the Merovingian himself confused me for Neo. Down in Mobil Avenue Station I wander seeking answers while poking and prodding to accelerate the process (to no avail, of course). It was a product of my work from home situation, former role, pursuit of a love interest, unpreparedness to branch out socially, and lack of mobility.
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TTS Episode 56: Apps at the Wynn
Tapas style appetizer podcast. Short spew coming off the holiday weekend - Barry holding it down in Charlotte and Graham committing war crimes in Vegas. The boys talk DevRAB, Vegas, Fart Tok, monthly mindset preview, and more. If you’re sleepy, use promo code “TOUGHTOSAY” on The Honey Network for 15% off Energy Honey. If you’re sus, use promo code “TTS” on Amma Healing for the best CBD in the business.
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TTS Episode 55: Tough To Anniversary Geeked on Honey
Thanks for rocking with TTS for a full year! Barry and Graham chat out the gate about the year anniversary, dedication to consistency, pause for reflection, thank you emails, gearing up for more social mobility, and more (1:13-33:52). The boys welcome back Beelon Musk to the table to discuss his upcoming launch of caffeinated honey through The Honey Network (34:00-1:10:17). Once the site is live through www.honeynetwork.co, our listeners can get 15% off their order of Honey Sticks with a free limited edition sticker (promo code "TOUGHTOSAY"). Finally, the first inaugural "Grahamys" - 10 awards for a year of TTS (1:10:21-1:30:46).
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TTS Episode 54: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Topics include the corporate boomerang, distributing information as a young professional, email woes, creative automation, assistant ai & software, challenging norms, social media strain, and the lil lady dance on IG.
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TTS Episode 53: Anti-Terrorism Corporate Communication
50-odd minutes of unfettered spew. Graham and Barry chat through a cornucopia of topics including (but not limited to) Sacred Saturdays, the hierarchy of corporate communication, productivity and technology fetishization, and notification over-stimulation.
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TTS Episode 52: Whatever Moves You with Joe Salzer
Structure for the Week: Barry & Graham discuss TTS analytics, vaccine passports, and how NOT to let external forces halt personal progress (1:52-32:57) —> interview with Joe Salzer on his new company, Arena Consulting, his come up and mentality (35:29-1:19:59) —> second half of Barry and Graham’s spew including the dissection of the corporate buzz phrase, “figure it out” (1:21:40-1:42:56).
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Monthly Mindset, August 2021: Prioritize
Our early 20s are unstable, and I sit here on the last leg of the “early” portion (yes, I am 25 which I suppose makes me a “mid 20s” guy, but let’s gloss over the details for the sake of the piece). Without the abundance of time we had in our youth and college, we’re faced with critical decisions each day on how we spend our time.
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TTS Episode 51: A Young Man Rant ft. Parker Bryant
Interviews are back. Graham and Barry start the episode with a spew about clearing your head, morning routines, leading the charge, being stressed tf out, and more (don't miss the epic rant about recruiters) (0:00-36:21). Then, the crew welcomes Parker Bryant to the table to discuss "COVID university", finding clarity through fitness, and switching industries when you're young (36:28-1:02:11).
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TTS Episode 50: New Format & The Road to 50
New format alert (trying something a little different). To better structure long spew sessions, Barry and Graham seek to provide the most thought starters in a battle of wits. The person who brings up the most topics of conversation wins. Loser commits tax fraud. This week's spew includes: corporate lunch, handling judgement/criticism, keeping a chip on your shoulder, goal-setting in adulthood, alter egos, tech scares, and much much more.
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Where Do We Go from Here?
The second you step off the graduation stage with your diploma, your entire relationship with life changes. People expect an almost unachievable output from fresh college graduates. The pressure is there early and often. You spend so much time in college forming an identity based on the things you achieve or don’t achieve, yet when you graduate, your growth slows and milestones become further and further apart.
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TTS Episode 49: Cardboard Boxes
Graham and Barry keep the summer rolling with more chaotic discussions around the following topics: when to move in with your significant other, moves to major cities, classic NY apartment woes, how the body craves contact, preparing for winter, when to splurge vs. when to save, people watching, airport etiquette, measuring & managing time, empowering others to grow, upcoming interviews, general pet peeves, and some light sports talk.
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TTS Episode 48: Staying Patient
Barry and Graham continue the summer series with a lengthy spew on the following topics: patience as the My Monthly Mindset, Beelon's honey, past TTS interviews, long weekends in corporate America, seeking inspiration, the Delta Variant, and much more.
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