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001 - Mart and Dave - The River has Changed

Release Date: 09/01/2026

007 - Mart and Dave - The Brutal Truth About Feedback, Accountability, and Culture

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Harvey and David explore how honest feedback, clear communication, and shared ownership shape strong teams. Drawing on their experiences in professional sports and leadership, they discuss balancing a clear top-down vision with the autonomy and individual support people need to thrive. The conversation also touches on how our environments influence us—and why building trust means making space for candid, sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Chapters 00:08 The Importance of Feedback in Leadership 03:12 Navigating Team Dynamics and Accountability 06:12 Top-Down Leadership: A Changing...

046 - Dean Hall - Yips Aren't a Mindset Problem

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Dean Hall and Harvey explore how cold-water immersion, nature, and present-moment awareness can help people move through anxiety, grief, performance blocks, and identity struggles. They contrast lived experience with purely intellectual approaches to psychology, discussing the mind–body connection, the pressures athletes face, and the value of returning to the playful, authentic self beneath expectations. Chapters 00:00 — Dean’s river journey and purpose 02:57 — Beyond the endurance-swimmer identity 04:44 — Experience, story, and practical frameworks 09:50 — The yips...

006 - Mart and Dave - Autonomy Within Structure

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David and Harvey reflect on creativity, rest, and the way environments shape how we feel and live. Starting with David’s new painting, they move through nature, energy, parenting, sleep, roots versus movement, and the tension between habit and free will. The conversation closes with a critique of attention-driven social media and Harvey’s idea to turn years-old posts into a personal collection of reflections. Chapters 00:08 The Artistic Journey Begins 03:02 Emotional Connections in Art 06:10 Nature's Energy and Spiritual Experiences 09:10 The Tree of Life and Its Significance 12:22...

005 - Mart and Dave - Why High Performers Need Tension to Stay Sharp

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Chapters 00:09 Introduction 02:53 The Importance of Timing and Rhythm 05:50 The Adjustment Bureau: Life's Unexpected Turns 08:57 Exploring Perception and Control 11:39 The Dance of Responsibility and Freedom 14:53 Navigating Life's Tensions 17:50 Understanding Athletic Seasons and Emotional Cycles 20:50 The Role of Coaches in Managing Pain 23:55 Nervous System and Recovery in Sports 26:58 Patterns in Athletic Performance 27:07 The Impact of Travel on Performance 29:41 Understanding Off Days and Performance 31:17 Balancing Tension and Relaxation in Sports 33:31 The Importance of Being...

045 - JP Martinez - How Baseball Became Performance Art

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In this episode, JP shares insights on the art of performance, the importance of timing, self-expression in sports, and how observation and intuition play crucial roles in coaching and athletic performance. JP Martinez Instagram | X | Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Remembrance: In the Digital Age | Chapters 00:09 The Illusion of Time in Sports Celebrations 03:11 The Art of Performance in Baseball 06:01 Emotional Expression in Sports 09:02 Changing Dogmas in Athletic Expression 12:13...

004 - Mart and Dave - Why Energy Work Hits Athletes Harder Than You Think

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The energy is palpable. I can feel your energy. How’s your energy? I’m low energy today. I’m placing too much energy here. Mart and Dave start the discussion today with a visit into the Pinterest world of Elvish Sci-Fi Medieval Forestry Art, then take a dip into the waters of the Sperm Whale and its ability to shatter a human with only its sound vibrations. Marty takes us deep into the BioField and ElectroMagnetic Energy. Some call it Raiki. Others might call it Aura. It’s a power Mart must respect and wield with care. Nick Bjugstad makes a brief and welcome...

044 - Dean Hall - Retirement is Voluntary

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Harvey and Dean explore the digital reformation, generational shifts, the nature of truth, and the importance of storytelling and connection with nature in understanding ourselves and society. Chapters 00:00 - Opening into generational identity and the digital age 01:34 - Dean explains Generation Jones and feeling caught between eras 03:26 - School, authority, and the shift in who holds power 04:27 - The illusion that adulthood means finally knowing everything 05:30 - Why questioning authority became a cultural fault line 07:05 - Why Dean rejects retirement and calls it voluntary...

003 - Mart and Dave - Living Outside the Curriculum

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Meetings, meetings, meetings. Timed meetings. Sauna meetings. Boring meetings. Dynamic meetings. Humans like to meet. Episode 3 starts off with a look at the way we come together and the way we say goodbye. How much of this behavior is learned and culturally acceptable? Enter Minnesota Nice and Iron Fist Detroit and how much does this collective thought and feeling affect the overall ether being created in a sports town, a team, or organization? The fear of offending can hinder great growth. Ruffling, Disrupting, and Offending are oftentimes great stewards of necessary change. Mart...

043 - The Hidden Cost of Turning Every Moment Into a Screenshot

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Harvey explores how digital technology, AI, and the internet are changing memory, creativity, and human consciousness. Drawing from his new book Remembrance in the Digital Age, he compares the lasting power of printed newspapers with the fleeting nature of digital media. Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Marts | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Chapters 00:09 The Journey of Writing and Self-Expression 06:58 The Impact of AI on Creativity 14:01 Nostalgia and the Weight of Memories 21:10 The Evolution of Information...

002 - Mart and Dave - The Gap Between Reality and Illusion

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Say, how’s the weather been out your way there?! Let’s put on our UNRL shirts and talk about it. It’s Episode 2, and Mart and Dave are back diving into the Digital Age. Where does art live within it? How is our analog nature cohabitating in this space? When was the last time you visited the other side of the aisle on something you do all the time or feel strongly about? Should we build teams around bonfires, 12-packs of Sprite, and phone-less conversation? Could be neat, or? Grab your floaties, let's go. Chapters 00:00 — UNRL OG Apparel 01:01 — Heat...

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Harvey and Dave find themselves back together, standing side by side at the banks of a river that is well known to both of them.

Except. The River has changed. And. So have Harvey and Dave.

Mart and The Fishbowl gets a warm and thoughtful goodbye. Like a Viking funeral, the name gets gently placed on a wooden raft, let go downstream, and struck with a flaming arrow, sending it into its afterlife. Left standing is Mart and Dave, and in this first episode, the two waste no time diving deep into the swirling waters they now find themselves in, in this current season of life.

How have the identities, characters, and personas changed over the years?
Where has disruption and discomfort left its mark?
What do the current models of transaction and transformation look, sound, and feel like in the different mediums they find themselves in?
Why do you receive D-game introductions?

Join us as we navigate the ebbs and flows of this current waterway we all find ourselves floating down.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the theme of identity evolution
01:56 Reflecting on past personas and their significance
04:08 The story of Mike Seander and the concept of killing off personas
05:54 The river analogy for understanding change and growth
09:01 The importance of letting go and embracing uncertainty
11:53 Confidence, confidence building, and adapting to new waters
15:07 The role of worry and how to manage it effectively
17:58 Living in the present and the value of space and rest
21:03 The concept of roots, stability, and the unknown
23:48 The influence of movement, travel, and exposure to new environments
27:02 The idea of staying put and the potential for growth in stability
29:53 The lessons learned from moving and change
33:07 The philosophical perspective on illusion, identity, and transcendence
35:54 The balance between achievement, success, and inner fulfillment
38:48 The importance of authentic relationships and self-awareness
42:01 The impact of external judgments and self-perception
45:03 Coaching, leadership, and the importance of process over results
47:58 Building trust, patience, and transformational relationships
50:51 The role of sport and competition in self-discovery
53:55 The illusion of success and the pursuit of authentic self
56:00 The importance of staying open-minded and adaptable
58:59 The journey of self-transcendence and the role of ego
01:02:12 The significance of reflection, self-awareness, and continuous growth
01:04:53 The dangers of ego and the importance of humility
01:08:00 The value of relationships, trust, and genuine connection
01:11:03 The importance of patience and long-term perspective
01:13:53 The future of personal growth and embracing life's seasons

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