Talkin' Ish with Chris Heller

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NFL Midseason Check-In 11/01/2019

NFL Midseason Check-In A quick look at all 32 teams at the midway point, from both a reality and fantasy perspective. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/11875823

Current Habits 10/17/2019

Current Habits "The habits you repeat (or don't repeat) every day largely determine your health, wealth, and happiness." -- James Clear On this episode I share the habits that are currently a part of my life. Many of these I've learned from others, so maybe there are some here that you can try for yourself. ---------------------------------------------------- IG: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/11681174

Fantasy Football Tiers 2019 08/28/2019

Fantasy Football Tiers 2019 A run through all of my positional tiers for Fantasy Football. If you want a copy to bring to your draft, email me at . Good luck this season!! ------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/11036315

1st Draft of the FF Season 08/21/2019

1st Draft of the FF Season Fantasy Football 2019 has arrived! In this episode I recap my first draft, which took place on August 20th. It was a 12 team snake draft, part of the , a large field event with high stakes. I selected from the 3 spot, where I knew my 1st pick would be one of the top 3 running backs. After that the plan I had heading into the draft went out the window, quickly. Check out the episode to hear what went down. ----------------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen?? ---------------------------------------- Check out :60 Second Fantasy, a new show on where I break down the fantasy relevant players on each of the 32 teams, for 1 minute a piece. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/10948181

My First Triathlon 06/20/2019

My First Triathlon I'm not a great swimmer, I hate running, and didn't have a bike...so a few months ago I signed up for a sprint triathlon. It was challenging, but manageable, and a lot of fun. ------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? ------------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/10226117

Interview at the Wall Street Journal 05/29/2019

Interview at the Wall Street Journal Jason Gay, sports columnist at the Wall Street Journal, invited me into the WSJ studio for an interview. We discussed my Lakers love, the 1995 Source Awards, Magic Johnson, Digital Marketing, Parenting, and more. I hope I am invited back someday. ------------------------------ Write to Jason Facebook Twitter ----------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/9970541

DOT TODAY - 500TH EPISODE 05/15/2019

DOT TODAY - 500TH EPISODE On January 1st, 2018, I decided to record myself daily, talking about any one topic that I happen to be thinking of in the moment. Almost all episodes are under 5 minutes. I have not missed one day since. ------------------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/9798185

MY DESERTED ISLAND 6 CD CHANGER 04/24/2019

MY DESERTED ISLAND 6 CD CHANGER What music would I want with me if I was banished to a deserted island for the rest of my life? This is one of the most difficult questions ever posed to man. -------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? -------------------- IG: WEBSITE: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/9513503

Rachel Sobel - The Journey from Corporate Life to Blogger to Influencer 03/14/2019

Rachel Sobel - The Journey from Corporate Life to Blogger to Influencer Rachel is a blogger, writer, published author, and speaker. She believes strongly in sharing the good, bad and ugly of motherhood instead of the alternate reality some like to perpetuate. She’s a contributor for PopSugar, Today Parents, and has been featured on ScaryMommy and HuffPo, among others. Rachel hides from her kids in her closet every Monday night where she records a Facebook live show commiserating with other parents about all things motherhood. But really, her biggest accomplishment is regularly doing the obscene amount of laundry created by her husband and two daughters and keeping everyone in clean clothing. In this episode we get into Rachel's decision to leave the corporate world and follow her passion as a writer. This led to a successful blog and now an active Instagram account under the moniker whineandcheezits. Rachel now balances life as an influencer with motherhood, and shares the adventures along the way. Where you can find Rachel: IG - FB - Join Mondays at 8:30pm ET for Live From My Closet on my Facebook page Blog - --------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? --------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/9009038

Slade Sohmer - New Media, Angela Lansbury, Camp Power, and More | Talkin' Ish 03/11/2019

Slade Sohmer - New Media, Angela Lansbury, Camp Power, and More | Talkin' Ish Slade has built three millennial-focused newsrooms, most recently as managing editor and editorial product head at CNN's Beme, and before that at Mic and HyperVocal. He also co-hosted and executive produced SiriusXM's daily "Politics Powered by Twitter" satellite radio show. He also is co-director of Camp Power, a nonprofit summer camp for underprivileged kids from Brooklyn and the Bronx. Slade and I grew up in the same town and went to school together. This was our first time hanging out in many, many years. We discussed playing in a cul-de-sac, Angela Lansbury, Broadway shows, why I should watch soccer, and where the media landscape is heading (hint: we don't know). Also, his incredible nonprofit, a summer camp for kids who don't otherwise have the chance to go, Camp Power. Please enjoy this episode of Talkin' Ish, with Slade Sohmer. You can find Slade amplifying voices that need to be heard, on Twitter, , and on Instagram . ---------------------------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen?? ----------------------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8965337

Rob Roseman - Life as a Poker Player to Stay-at-Home Dadpreneur | Talkin' Ish 03/01/2019

Rob Roseman - Life as a Poker Player to Stay-at-Home Dadpreneur | Talkin' Ish Rob Roseman was a Vegas poker pro, a Chicago trader, and has now settled in Atlanta as a stay-at-home dad and entrepreneur. Rob hosts his own podcast, , which features dads each episode to learn tips & tricks to navigate #DadLife. He is also a co-founder of , a video platform designed to help young children enter the world of reading. On this episode we dig into Rob's day-to-day life as a poker pro in Vegas, and how the transition to primary caretaker and dadpreneur is going. You can find Rob on Instagram and . His website is in progress. -------------------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? -------------------------------------------- /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8831762

THE W EPISODE - Wim Hof, Wu-Tang, Wo-Hop, BWady, Wams 02/01/2019

THE W EPISODE - Wim Hof, Wu-Tang, Wo-Hop, BWady, Wams My recap of last Saturday that included a breathing session, a :90 stint in an outdoor ice bath, a Wu-Tang concert, and a late night visit to Wo-Hop. Also, there's a football game this weekend. ----------------------------------- Follow me on Instagram Website ----------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8489576

Dr. Amy Robbins - How We Continue to Live After Death | Talkin' Ish 01/23/2019

Dr. Amy Robbins - How We Continue to Live After Death | Talkin' Ish Dr. Amy Robbins (IG: ) is a wife, mother of 3, psychologist, and Michigan alumni, living in Chicago. She is also a medium. Amy hosts her own podcast, '', which explores life, death, and what it all means. You can find it on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify. In this conversation we discuss what happens to us when we die, the first time Amy communicated with a spirit, her process for doing so, and much more. ------------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? ------------------------------- IG: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8366462

NFL Championship Weekend. Luger's Lunch. My New Face. 01/21/2019

NFL Championship Weekend. Luger's Lunch. My New Face. Previewing the NFL's semi-final Sunday. My first experience eating at Peter Luger for lunch, and my first Luger burger. Also, I got glasses. ----------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? ----------------------------- IG: TW: FB: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8340851

2019 PERSONAL OVERVIEW 01/11/2019

2019 PERSONAL OVERVIEW A look at what is on my mind as we enter the new year. Goals, habits, skills, ideas, game plans, and more. What do you want to do in 2019? -------------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? -------------------------- IG: TW: FB: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8226026

NFL Super Bowl Confidence 01/04/2019

NFL Super Bowl Confidence How confident am I in each of the 12 playoff team's chances to make a Super Bowl run? ---------------------- Prefer to watch instead of listen? ---------------------- IG: TW: FB: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/8139329

$250K Fantasy Football Playoff 12/06/2018

$250K Fantasy Football Playoff Over the next 3 weeks I'll be competing in the final leg of the Fantasy Football Player's Championship, the largest season-long contest in the country. The grand prize is $250k. This podcast episode is what I'm thinking heading into battle. ________________ Prefer to watch instead of listen? ________________ /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/7829903

36 Chambers - 25 Years Later 11/09/2018

36 Chambers - 25 Years Later Wu-Tang Forever /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/7502003

Podpourri: My Vasectomy • Two New Habits • NBA Season • The Challenge • FF FAAB Budget 10/19/2018

Podpourri: My Vasectomy • Two New Habits • NBA Season • The Challenge • FF FAAB Budget A variety of topics on this new episode of Talkin' Ish. The story of my recent vasectomy, intermittent fasting, the Oura Ring, the 2018-19 NBA season, MTV's The Challenge, and the free agency budget in Fantasy Football. Skip around, stay the whole time, whatever works for you. _______________________ Prefer to watch instead of listen? _______________________ IG: TW: FB: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/7245320

Fantasy Football Tiers 2018 08/28/2018

Fantasy Football Tiers 2018 A look at every relevant player in Fantasy Football this year. We walk through each tier, position by position. If you would like a copy of the tiers discussed in this episode, please email me at . ____________________ Prefer to watch instead of listen? ____________________ IG: TW: FB: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6978286

Not Drafting & Over Drafting 08/07/2018

Not Drafting & Over Drafting Fantasy Football 2018 is upon us. I take a quick look here at some guys I'm not drafting this season, as well as some guys I'm reaching for. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6900194

15 TAKEAWAYS FROM MY TRIP TO KENYA 07/25/2018

15 TAKEAWAYS FROM MY TRIP TO KENYA Last week I went on one of, if not the, best trips of my life. My wife and I were in Nairobi, then on safari for six nights, 3 each at Borana Lodge and Ngare Serian. This is not a straight recap of the journey but rather a list of takeaways about the experience. 1. GRANDMAS 2. LEARNING 3. GUIDES 4. DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST 5. CONSERVATION 6. NAIROBI 7. SAFETY 8. FART JOKES 9. PARTNER 10. FAMILY TRAVEL 11. MALARIA 12. ANIMALS 13. SOCIAL CONSTRUCT 14. GRUESOME 15. TRAVEL Special thanks to Safaris Unlimited for helping us plan this thing. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6849740

Hanging Around 06/22/2018

Hanging Around I think there are a lot of stories on our walls. What we choose to look at everyday and showcase for company says a lot about who we are and what is important to us. I decided to walk around my house and share all the things that I and my wife have decided to put on our walls. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6734599

Podpourri: Random Thoughts May 3rd, 2018 05/04/2018

Podpourri: Random Thoughts May 3rd, 2018 Topics Include: -Fasting Mimicking Diet -All The Pieces Matter: The Oral History of The Wire -Now and Then: The Autobiography of Joseph Heller aka Uncle Joe -NBA Playoffs -NFL Draft -American Idol /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6555642

Kanye Madness Bracket 03/13/2018

Kanye Madness Bracket Someone put together a 64 "team" field of Kanye tracks, split them into 4 regions, and seeded them 1-16. I had to weigh in. This was an incredible amount of fun. Yes, I'm 41 with two kids, but still. Instagram: Twitter: Web: /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6360325

That Time I Was Kicked Out Of Camp...TWICE 03/08/2018

That Time I Was Kicked Out Of Camp...TWICE Doesn't seem possible, right? Kicked out of the same camp in back to back summers? Well, I make the impossible happen, my friends. In 1993 I was kicked out for raids. In 1994 it was weed. 25 years later I feel like telling the stories, as I remember them. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6344685

Scary Airplane Incident 02/26/2018

Scary Airplane Incident My flight home from LA to NY last week ended up not being my flight home from LA to NY. After handcuffs and cops and an altercation occurred, we were made to deplane, and my family never got back on. I thought it was a good story to tell. Hope you enjoy. /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6303947

NFL Championship Weekend 01/18/2018

NFL Championship Weekend A preview of this weekend's AFC and NFC title games. chrisheller.me Twitter: @cheller32 Instagram: @chrisheller.me Facebook: /chrisheller /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/6165061

NFL Midseason Review 11/09/2017

NFL Midseason Review It's time for a look at the NFL standings as we head into week 10. This is around the time of year that we know who teams are and can more aptly predict what lies ahead. We go team-by-team and give quick thoughts and comments on each. Who can we really trust? Which team is ready to step up and win a big game in January? @cheller32 /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/5928869

Back to The Big House 11/09/2017

Back to The Big House I went back to visit my college alma mater, the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. Great to be back there after all of this time but I was left with the question, What is my emotional attachment to that place? A quick, solo podcast diving into my 24hr trip to Ann Arbor. Go Blue!! @cheller32 /episode/index/show/talkinish/id/5928622

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