Today I have a challenge for you... it's all about being a good TWIT
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
Release Date: 07/01/2025
Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man
On the first day of December, while many people are still digesting Thanksgiving leftovers and arguing about when it’s “socially acceptable” to play Christmas music, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad steps up to the microphone with something more than seasonal sentiment. In his new Monday series, Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad, he invites listeners into a world where what we see, hear, and even believe may be—quite literally—too real to be fake and too fake to be real. Stan begins with a memory from his days hosting the early morning show “Morning Sound” on a...
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A TWiT Talk with Stan “The Radio Man” Hustad On this post-Thanksgiving “Black Friday,” veteran broadcaster and performance economist Stan Hustad explores why so many people still “leave money on the table.” With sharp insights and light humor, this 15-minute TWiT Talk explains the real origin of the phrase and how it applies to modern business, media, and the performance economy. Key Ideas: • The poker-table origin of “leaving money on the table” • How entrepreneurs underprice, under-offer, and underperform • The importance of full performance in the modern economy •...
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On Thanksgiving Eve—one of the most meaningful, reflective, and even quietly complicated days on the American calendar—veteran broadcaster and business-performance coach Stan Hustad steps into the “How to Be Useful” virtual studio with a simple story and a profound invitation: Let this Thanksgiving Eve be different. Let it be useful, grateful, and transformational. In a warm and deeply human 10-minute reflection, Stan guides listeners through a practice he began years ago—a practice he now teaches in his performance coaching and encourages leaders everywhere to adopt: ...
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As Thanksgiving week arrives, What It Takes Radio brings forward another thoughtful, 10-minute conversation from veteran broadcaster and business performance coach Stan Hustad—a message wrapped in gratitude, wisdom, a touch of humor, and a powerful challenge to do it right in life and business In this Thanksgiving meditation—part encouragement, part coaching moment—Stan reminds listeners that this season isn’t just about turkey and tradition. It’s about relationships, gratitude, and the courage to live and work with intentional excellence. A Summary That Stands on Its Own In “When...
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Living on the Edge — Lessons from a Heart and a Life A Transplant Zone Reflection with Gary Register In this moving short feature from The Transplant Zone, host Stan Hustad sits down once again with Gary Register — a man living day by day in the tension between hope and uncertainty as he awaits a heart transplant. Today’s conversation was framed by the news of the passing of former Vice President Richard “Dick” Cheney, who died at 84 after a long and complex journey with heart disease — a journey that, for many years, mirrored the one Gary now walks. A Shared Story of Fragile...
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And he and you must decide what to do next because we are all at turning points. In this latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas with Stan “the Radio Man” Hustad, listeners are invited to step into the Curiosity Zone—that place where everything you thought you knew might be wrong. With his signature mix of humor, insight, and challenge, Stan declares a new national observance: Turning Point Day. Why? Because almost everything—from world politics to personal purpose—is shifting, and every one of us is standing at a crossroads. From the geopolitical to the...
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The Tuesday Truth: Reflections from the Radio Man On a brisk Tuesday morning, broadcaster and performance coach Stan Hustad—known to listeners as The Radio Man—takes his audience on another insightful journey through modern leadership and media reality. His latest episode of Inconvenient Ideas begins, as always, not with politics, but with a principle: “Donald Trump is still the king.” Not, Stan clarifies, the king of America—but the king of the ratings. And that’s no small difference in today’s performance economy, where visibility equals influence and airtime equals authority....
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In this thought-provoking edition of Inconvenient Ideas, Stan Hustad offers a 15-minute story-time reflection on power, personality, and perception — all wrapped around a provocative headline: “Donald Trump is smiling now because he’s the King of POP.” But in Stan’s hands, POP doesn’t mean “Prince of Peace.” It means Power, Opportunity, and Personality — the currency of modern influence. An Idea Worth Wrestling With Broadcasting from the What It Takes Radio studio — standing tall, gesturing, and speaking with his whole body as he always does — Stan begins by reminding...
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The latest episode of TWIT Talks with Stan Hustad dives into a topic we all know but rarely name: the strange power of empty threats, the certainty of foes when you try to do good, and the absolute necessity of performing in today’s world. Stan kicks off with a smile and a sting: “If you’re doing well—and especially if you’re helping others do well—you will have foes.” It’s a truth rooted in history, spirituality, and everyday reality. Add to that a few comic tales from Stan’s days as “Mr. H” the high school teacher—like the student who threatened to “pee on the...
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The Curiosity Zone, hosted by Stan Hustad, has always been a place where inconvenient ideas meet everyday wisdom. In his latest program, Stan takes listeners on a thought-provoking ride through media, leadership, and the surprising lessons of a fiery presentation given by former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Whether you loved the message or loathed it, the performance itself offers a master class in communication for anyone navigating today’s performance economy. The Power of Performance Stan begins by reminding us that podcasting—whether with video or audio—has always been “radio at...
info_outlineAs I've said before I am now in my burning bush year so I can do a lot of things and July 1 of 2025 is here and I'm going to start doing what I call TWIT Talks from Time to Time and I'm hoping that you will join me in being a good TWIT Talker! ...
So let me tell you the story because there are a lot of them,,,
and STOSH something to say for greater clarity and showing even greater talent.

Are You a TWIT? I Hope So. (Because I Am One Too)
by Stan Hustad
Let me just get this out there: I am a TWIT. And proud of it.
That may raise an eyebrow—or both—but let me explain.
Today, I’m inviting you to join me in the Impact Zone, Transformation Zone, and now the TWIT Zone. Because on this latest episode of What It Takes Radio, I took a light-hearted but deeply personal dive into what it means to be a real TWIT… a person devoted to Transformation, Wisdom, Insight, and Truth.
Now, if you're thinking, "Stan, has the Arizona sun finally baked your brain?", hang on a moment. There’s a method to this joyful madness.
See, the idea came to me the way the best ideas do—on a morning walk, talking to God, thinking, pondering, and yes, praying. All of a sudden, BAM—TWIT. Four letters that could change a life (and maybe even a few businesses) if we let them.
From What It Takes to TWIT
The original inspiration came from an old mentor who told me to carry on his legacy of “What It Takes.” So WIT (What It Takes) became a theme in my life and work.
But then I added the T—for Transformation.
And I thought, what if being a TWIT wasn't foolish... but powerful? What if our world today needs a new kind of TED Talk—one that’s less about tech and more about truth?
That’s when TWIT Talks was born.
Not TED. Not TEDx. TWIT.
It might sound silly. But so did the wheel at one point.
So What Is a TWIT Talk?
A TWIT Talk is 5 to 15 minutes of pure gold—packed with wisdom, insight, and truth that actually helps people transform. It’s a little irreverent, often humorous, and always heartfelt. It’s the kind of thing that leaves you thinking, smiling, maybe even challenged.
You see, to TWIT someone is also to tease, to prod, to poke a little fun... but all with love and a dash of wit. It's about sparking curiosity and waking people up with a twinkle in the eye and a kick in the soul.
Why TWIT Matters Now
Let’s be honest—2025 hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. We're in a messy, noisy, confusing, AI-fueled world where shouting seems to replace speaking, and everyone’s selling something but saying nothing.
What we need are real voices sharing real wisdom—earned through scars, stories, and lived experience.
That’s what TWIT Talks aim to do. They're short, sharp, and spiritual (with a splash of sass). They remind us that transformation begins not with a miracle, but with a moment of honesty.
Some Possible Takeaways from This TWIT:
• Transformation starts with truth, not just tech.
• Wisdom doesn’t come from Google—it comes from living.
• The best insights are simple, but never shallow.
• A little humor makes truth easier to swallow.
• You don’t have to be TED to make a difference—just be real.
• AI is powerful, but you are irreplaceable.
• Never stop experimenting; even foolish ideas can lead to brilliance.
• Black, white, red, gold, silver—whatever your brand, make it shine with purpose.
• Use your scars to teach—not to hide.
• Stories still heal better than slogans.
Join the TWIT Movement
I’m not trying to go viral. I’m trying to go vital.
And I’d love for you to join me. Whether you want to listen, learn, or give your own TWIT Talk, there's room at the table (or microphone) for you. You’ve got something to say—something true.
So, what are you waiting for? The world doesn’t need more noise. It needs more TWITS—people like you and me who dare to lead with wisdom, insight, and truth.
Let’s make transformation not just a trend, but a way of life.
Until next time… Be bold. Be kind. Be a TWIT.