Living in Fiction

Living in Fiction is an edutainment podcast where we look at some of the best movies, some of our favorite movies, and some ridiculous movies to see what’ve learned, what we’ve learned to avoid and what’s inspired us. My guests choose the movies, we talking about the characters and the themes, and we mention what we could learn about leadership and communication.

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 4 07/31/2024

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 4 This week we get real meta. I discuss how Sydney and Carmen communicate about their bad communication. I also talk about the importance of tying a promise of change with tangible goal. You can find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Thanks to for providing the music for the show. The song is called "Living in Fiction" and is off their album Gravity. #thebear #fxonhulu #letitrip #leadership #communicationskills #communication /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/32352247

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 3 07/24/2024

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 3 This week I watch "Doors" and discussed why we should watch out for entropy when we're trying to institute any kind of change. #thebear #fxonhulu #letitrip #yeschef #leadership The YouTube version of this episode can be found Thanks to for providing the music for the show. The song is called "Living in Fiction" and is off their album, Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/32269492

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 2 07/10/2024

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 2 This week on my lessons from The Bear series, I talk about mixing family with business and how that can affect conflict. I also discuss how the emotions of a leader and affect the whole team. #thebear #fxonhulu #letitrip #yeschef #conflict #conflictresolution You can find the video version of this episode Thanks to for providing the music for the show. The song is "Living in Fiction" and is off their album, Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/32076932

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 1 07/03/2024

The Bear - Season 3: Episode 1 After 6 weeks, we're finally onto the new season of The Bear. I look at the first episode of season 3 and discuss the importance of authenticity and why the lack of authenticity is partially to blame for the rough start of the new restaurant. #thebear #fxonhulu #letitrip #fxthebear #yeschef #authenticity You can find the video version of the podcast Thanks to for providing the music for the show. The title of the song is "Living in Fiction" and is off their album Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31993047

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 8-10 06/26/2024

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 8-10 Join me as I delve into critical leadership and communication lessons from the last three episodes of season 2 of FX's The Bear. Learn how to support your team effectively, balance work and romantic relationships, and why it's important to use positive self-talk. Subscribe for more personal insights and practical tips on leadership and communication. #letitrip #fxonhulu #LeadershipLessons #TheBear #communicationskills You can find the video version of the podcast Thanks to for providing the music for the show. The song is called "Living in Fiction" and is off their album, Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31890792

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 5-7 06/19/2024

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 5-7 This week I dive into episodes 5-7 of season 2 and talk about conflict, family relationships, and the importance of developing your team members. You can find the video version of this episode The theme song for the show is by Time and Distance. It's called "Living in Fiction" and is off their album, Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31804407

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 2-4 06/12/2024

The Bear - Season 2: Episodes 2-4 This week I rewatch episodes 2-4 of season two give you my key leadership and communication takeaways. You can find the video version of the podcast Thank you to Time and DIstance for providing the music for the show. The song is called "Living in Fiction" and it's off their album Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31707837

The Bear - Season 1: Ep. 7-8 & Season 2: Ep. 1 06/05/2024

The Bear - Season 1: Ep. 7-8 & Season 2: Ep. 1 In my third installment of my rewatch of FX's The Bear, I wrap up season 1 and go over the first episode of season 2. You can find the video version of the podcast Thanks to Time & Distance for providing the theme song for the show. It's called "Living in Fiction" and is on their album, Gravity. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31609982

The Bear - Season 1: Episodes 4-6 05/29/2024

The Bear - Season 1: Episodes 4-6 I'm back for the second installment of my rewatch of FX's The Bear. This week I go over the lessons and takeaways from episodes 4-6 of season 1. You can find the video version of the podcast . The theme song is "Living in Fiction" by Time and Distance. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31508892

The Bear - Season 1: Episodes 1-3 05/22/2024

The Bear - Season 1: Episodes 1-3 In this first installment of my series on The Bear, I cover lessons and takeaways from the first three episodes of season 1. The theme song is "Living in Fiction" by Time and Distance /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/31413247

The Mighty Ducks with Daniel Contreras 02/07/2024

The Mighty Ducks with Daniel Contreras The season 1 finale is here, and my guest is an educator, former youth coach, my former co-host of the original Living in Fiction podcast, and my best friend, Daniel Contreras. Dan and I were pumped to talk about this movie because it's a childhood favorite for both us--The Mighty Ducks. Season 1 Note: I just want to thank you for following along this first season of Living in Fiction. It's been a blast, and I'm already planning and scheming for season two. Follow along for more mini-episodes along the way. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/29835303

Major League with Fernie Ceniceros 01/24/2024

Major League with Fernie Ceniceros This week's guest is my former co-host of a different podcast by the same name, my friend of 20+ years, and Communication Director for the Diocese of El Paso, Fernie Ceniceros. For this, the penultimate episode of season one, Fernie chose the movie Major League. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/29623353

Kicking and Screaming with Chris Delehanty 01/10/2024

Kicking and Screaming with Chris Delehanty This week I'm joined by educator and former youth soccer coach, Chris Delehanty. Chris and I met during my leadership coaching program at Rice University where we became fast friends. We have another Will Ferrell film as Chris chose Kicking and Screaming for this week's movie. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/29421008

Monsters University with Chrissy Beltran 01/03/2024

Monsters University with Chrissy Beltran This week my guest is Chrissy Beltran from the Buzzing with Ms. B podcast, and we get our first animated movie of the season--Monsters University. I had a blast rewatching this movie and had even more fun discussing it with Chrissy. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/29320228

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby with Celeste Nevarez 11/15/2023

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby with Celeste Nevarez This week I am joined by one of my best friends who also happens to be a superb mental health specialist, Celeste Nevarez. Celeste called dibs on this movie very early on in the process, and I couldn't have asked for a better movie to chop up with her...this week, we're talking Talladega Nights. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28631618

Rocky IV with Denny Carter 11/08/2023

Rocky IV with Denny Carter On this episode of Living in Fiction, I am joined by fantasty analyst for NBC sports, Denny Carter, and I was more than a little excited when he chose Rocky IV for this week's movie. Follow Denny on X @CDCarter13 and subscribe to his newsletter at /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28551845

Drumline with Dr. Erin Watley 11/01/2023

Drumline with Dr. Erin Watley On episode two of this season, I am pumped to have Dr. Erin Watley from McDaniel College as my guest. I have known Erin since grad school, and I always enjoy our conversations. This week, Erin chose Drumline for our movie to watch. NOTE: This episode was recorded a year ago when I was first putting together this project. Some of the events we reference were occuring in November of 2022. Drumline is no longer streaming for free, but it is availabe to rent on multiple platforms. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28481372

Bend It Like Beckham with Dr. Diana Leon-Boys 10/25/2023

Bend It Like Beckham with Dr. Diana Leon-Boys On this first episode of season one, I am joined by Dr. Diana Leon-Boys from the University of South Florida, and the movie she selected is Bend It Like Beckham. NOTE: This episode was recorded a year ago when I was first putting this project together. The format was still a little loose. Also, Bend it Like Beckham is no longer streaming on Max, but you can currently find it on Hulu. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28417574

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 6 2023 10/18/2023

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 6 2023 This week I talk about failure as well as a couple lessons I learned from fantasy football. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28356560

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 5 2023 10/10/2023

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 5 2023 This week I talk about my experience at the Bengals-Cardinals game in Arizona. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28272917

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 4 2023 10/04/2023

What I Learned from the NFL - Week 4 2023 This week features a few lessons on leadership and communication from the Steelers, Browns, Raiders, Bengals and Bears. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28220192

Living in Fiction Teaser 10/01/2023

Living in Fiction Teaser I'm happy to announce my new podcast, Living in Fiction. I’ve always believed two things about learning: it should be fun, and it should be accessible. This podcast makes both possible. Each season of Living in Fiction, I’ll be looking at different genres of movies and TV shows with a variety of guests to see what we can learn about leadership and communication. In addition to that, before, during, and after every season, I’ll be releasing mini episodes with strategies, tips, and a bunch of other useful tidbits to help improve your leadership and communication skills. I can’t wait to share this first season with you. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a thing. /episode/index/show/forefrontpod/id/28189103

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