Where There's Smoke
Where There's Smoke explores self-development through the lens of current events, sports, and pop culture. We surf the zeitgeist through an array of audio clips, quotes, concepts, and conversations. In the spirit of The Daily Show and This American Life, we throw everything into an audio centrifuge that separates “what” from “why”. You walk away with insights and actionable solutions to improve your business, relationships, and almost any area of your life.
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In Memoriam: Verleon Grant (Listener Favorite Guest and Nick's Grandmother)
02/10/2021
In Memoriam: Verleon Grant (Listener Favorite Guest and Nick's Grandmother)
Sadly, my grandmother passed away this week at the age of 99. You might remember her from episode #49 of WTS: . She was a force and I hope you take a few minutes to listen to what she has to say. Article written in 2019:
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82: A Christmas Episode
12/18/2020
82: A Christmas Episode
It is December and any show worth its weight in gold (or frankincense… or myrrh) has a Christmas episode - and WTS is definitely with its weight in tree resin. This episode comes to you in the form of two audio gifts. We even wrapped them and put them under the tree for you. We hope you enjoy them and, perhaps, even take away an idea or two that helps your holiday season be merry and bright. Thank you to Joseph Quinn for joining us in this episod and also for crafting and recording this year’s jazzy holiday version of our theme. p.s. This is Where There’s Smoke’s 3rd Christmas episode. If you love Christmas and all things Christmas, be sure to check out the other two - 38: A Where There’s Smoke Christmas and 56: Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling) . The first is an all-time fun and wacky WTS classic, and the second is a beautiful and reflective listen. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at * * * If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on [email protected]. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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81: Halloween or Hallo... won’t? (Play)
10/27/2020
81: Halloween or Hallo... won’t? (Play)
What is Halloween without the trick or treating?That is the question that started the journey of this episode. A lot of our traditions over the next few months are going to look different this year. Not just Halloween. It’s unlikely that celebrations of US Thanksgiving, Diwali, Hanukkah, or Christmas will have the same gatherings of people they have in the past. And that sucks. And many people feel stuck. And this feeling of being stuck is not exclusive to Halloween where 2020 is concerned.So how do we adapt? And is perhaps perhaps a tool that can help all of us adapt? For Halloween … and beyond. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at * * * BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There’s Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think ‘That would make an amazing Where There’s Smoke’? Well, let’s make it! We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There’s Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe. Email us at and let’s start a dialogue. * * * If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on [email protected]. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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80: Can We Talk? (Dialogue)
10/09/2020
80: Can We Talk? (Dialogue)
The world is grappling with a lot of tough issues. Issues that are nuanced and layered. Issues that don’t necessarily have a right or wrong answer. Issues that demand dialogue for progress. And yet we seem to mostly be doing something else. This week we are talking about talking. Debate vs Dialogue. Nick revisits an actual debate, and both Nick and Brett attempt to create some dialogue. In the end they hope to answer the question, Is dialogue dead? Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at * * * Make sure to check out Nick's new podcast, Shame Rules!. Click here and subscribe: BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:We want to share the mic … with you! What does that mean? Well, how would you like to create an episode of Where There’s Smoke? Do you have an idea, concept, something you've been pondering, and you think ‘That would make an amazing Where There’s Smoke’? Well, let’s make it! We are looking for collaborators, co-writers, and co-hosts. Fresh new perspectives to be a part of the Where There’s Smoke universe. Is that you? If so, email us at If you want to pitch us an idea for a show. Great. But you don't need to have an entire pitch right now. Just tell us why you want to work with us.Tell us why you think you'd be a great person for us to work with. Tell us why you think you'd make a great addition to the WTS universe. Email us at and let’s start a dialogue.
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79: Lessons from Chadwick (Generosity)
09/25/2020
79: Lessons from Chadwick (Generosity)
This week our episode is inspired by the life of Chadwick Boseman. We challenge ourselves to look at how we are showing up in the world. With all of our fears and doubts and distractions, and over corrections and under corrections, and at times just plain laziness or indifference - how many of us manage to consistently show up in our life? For ourselves and for others? To bring all of ourselves to the party? We hear a story from Personal Story expert, Bo Eason. And you may just leave this episode with a different view on generosity, and a renewed commitment to bring it. Check out Bo Eason’s new book, There's No Plan B for Your A-Game: Be the Best in the World at What You Do, at And find out more information about Bo and his Story Power workshops at Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at * * * WTSdigs Brett: Ted Lasso, on Apple+Nick: Avatar: The Last Airbender, available on Netflix Nick's wedding links: and . Want to get Nick and Ashley a wedding gift? http://smarturl.it/jjuoz0 And we want to hear from you. What is your strongest example of something that is much better than it has any right to be / much better than it needs to be. Share on socials using #BetterThanItNeededToBe or email us with your example at . If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on . * * *DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesYou can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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78: Stay The Course (Change)
06/30/2020
78: Stay The Course (Change)
“Change is the only constant in life.” Heraclitus said that back in 500 BCE. It was true then, and 2500 years later, it is still true. That said, there are times in life when it feels like we are in a more intense period of change. As we release this episode, it is June of the year Two Thousand and Twenty AD. We’ve got a pandemic that is still very much happening, economic uncertainty, and the world is starting to look closely at systemic racism. Oh yeah, and a globally significant presidential election is happening in the USA.This episode we are exploring ‘Change’. What is change? How do we accept it? How do we fight it? And how can we as individuals make positive change for ourselves or the world. This is our final episode before a mid-season summer break. We are working on a brand new newsletter this summer and have some special announcements coming before the fall. Please go to and sign up for our Mailing List, so you don’t miss a thing! Here is Rhett Power’s article, 10 Inspirational Podcasts That Will Make You Better: Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Want to support the show and help keep it going? Please check out for our Patreon campaign. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on . * * *DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesYou can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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77: To Act or To Action (Allyship) w/ Holiday Phillips
06/16/2020
77: To Act or To Action (Allyship) w/ Holiday Phillips
This week, as the world continues to reckon with race and equality after the murder of George Floyd, we try to understand what an ally IS... and what it isn't.Brett and Nick both hold up a mirror to look at their own actions (or lack of them). And Nick has a conversation with Holliday Philips, who recently published the article ‘Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead)’. ARTICLE: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead) READING LIST recommended in Holiday Philips article: FOLLOW Holiday Philips on Instagram at Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at REMINDER that our FUNDRAISER FOR JUSTICE is still happening This is a way that you can be an ally with your wallet, AND get a pencil care package from Nick to support your own mindlessness, intentionality, and exploration. Go to and click on the 76: Pencil Something In episode to see ALL the details in the show notes.. If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . Want to support the show and help keep it going? Please check out for our Patreon campaign. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on . * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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76: Pencil Something In (Intention) w/ Marc Champagne
06/09/2020
76: Pencil Something In (Intention) w/ Marc Champagne
Life moves pretty fast and, if you're not careful, it's easy to be swept away by it. (How's that for a mixed metaphor?) Anyway, today's episode asks several important questions: What would it mean to slow down? What does it mean to be mindful? Is it even possible anymore? What does any of this look like? To help us answer these questions, Brett talks with Mark Champagne about the power of intentional practice and journaling. Then, Nick shares a new passion of his and hopes that it inspires others to find their own. For more information on Mark Champagne, visit . To watch "Joe Pera Talks With You", visit . Interested in pencils? Organizations Equal Justice Initiative: Know Your Rights Camp: National Bail Out: Reclaim the Block: Southern Poverty Law Center:
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75: You’re In Luck (Humility) w/ Edward Hess
05/19/2020
75: You’re In Luck (Humility) w/ Edward Hess
This episode is a riddle, wrapped in an NBA championship, wrapped in a chance encounter, wrapped in privilege, wrapped in mashed potatoes, washed over by the ocean, and inside of a critical message for our world about humility. Our journey starts with a celebration and a question, and ends with a celebration and a question. In between we hear from two TedX speakers, an American playwright, a psychologist, and have in depth conversation with Ed Hess, author of Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . Want to support the show and help keep it going? Please check out for our Patreon campaign. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on . * * *DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesYou can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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74: The Courage to Accept (Surrender)
05/05/2020
74: The Courage to Accept (Surrender)
It's our first new Where There's Smoke episode in two years! Pliny the Elder said, “The only certainty is that nothing is certain.” In a world where nothing is certain and so much is out of our control, what options do we really have? Should we fight? Do we give up? Or is there something else? In this episode we move from a tragic accident, through quicksand, and into a very personal story from Brett about his Mom - all while exploring the power of surrender. Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at . If you dig this episode, please share it with at least one person! And don’t forget to subscribe yourself, so you never miss a new episode in the feed. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at Want to support the show and help keep it going? Please check out for our Patreon campaign. To reach out to us or give the show a signal boost, find us on , , and . We are @exploreWTS on all three. You can also email us on . * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes You can also find us on , , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at .
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73: Time to Go (Urgency)
05/22/2018
73: Time to Go (Urgency)
Author Frank Herbert once said, “There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” In this final episode of Season 4, Brett & Nick take a look back and ask “What is the story of Season 4?”, “Was it a success?”, and - most importantly - “What’s next?”. Thanks for listening. We love you. We’ll see you next time. * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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72: What Are You Telling The World? (Message)
05/08/2018
72: What Are You Telling The World? (Message)
If you could tell the world just one thing, what would it be? And, what impact might it have? This week, Nick explores that idea through the music of The Beatles and shows that you reap what you sow. (Spoiler alert?) Also, Brett goes straight to the source for some wisdom that we all need to hear. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * WTSdigs NICK: This Is America, Childish Gambino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY BRETT: Caliphate podcast https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/podcasts/caliphate-isis-rukmini-callimachi.html DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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71: Refresh Yourself (Classic)
04/24/2018
71: Refresh Yourself (Classic)
This 48 Hour Challenge is going to be classic. Literally. But what is classic? How do we define it? Is there a Classic version of you? And if so, what can the Classic You teach the Current You? Once again, we gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and made a show in 48 hours. And we think the results are, well … Delicious and Refreshing. Good to the Last Drop. Like Ice Cold Sunshine. (See what we're doing here?)Plus, some new WTSdigs. One inspired by adulthood, and the other by childhood. Have a WTS and a Smile. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * *WTSdigs Brett: Allbirds Wool Runners (and Indoor Shoes!) Nick: Movers. DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesFind us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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70: Whole In One (Integrity) w/ Matthew Schueller
04/10/2018
70: Whole In One (Integrity) w/ Matthew Schueller
Integrity is defined as “a state of being whole and undivided”. It is a simple concept, and yet at times, living it can be some of the hardest work we will ever do. This week we hear from Matthew Schueller about an important journey in his life - it’s his journey to integrity. We know that it’s a story with themes that can resonate with everyone and we can’t wait for you to hear Matthew’s words and apply their lessons to your life. Plus Nick & Brett come together for a new WTS segment, or maybe just to banter about late night tv and musicals. We’ll let you decide. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUESTS Matthew Schueller Website: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter: If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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69: Go Let It Out (Expression) w/ Lord Birthday
03/20/2018
69: Go Let It Out (Expression) w/ Lord Birthday
Expression is the process of taking something from a spark of an idea through to existence. And, while there can be moments in that process that are truly amazing, it can also run us through the ringer - several times over. So, what is required of us to press our expression out into this world? Is want enough or does it require something more? This week we are paying it forward through an exploring on expression and the story of two artists. Plus a quartet of new WTSdigs from Brett & Nick Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUESTS Chad Murphy (aka Lord Birthday) Website: www.lordbirthday.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lord_birthday Check out Lord Birthday’s new book, If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * WTSdigs Brett: : https://www.gimletmedia.com/chompers Found/Tonight, Ben Platt & Lin-Manuel Miranda: https://atlantic.lnk.to/FoundTonightlt Nick: Wireless Phone Charging Netflix’s Most Extraordinary Homes and Grand Designs (available on Netflix) DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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68: Straight from the Source (Secrets)
03/06/2018
68: Straight from the Source (Secrets)
We’ve all had a time or two (... or three…) where we’ve shared a secret that wasn’t ours and it comes back to his us square in the face. Sometimes, before you even think about it, you’ve let something slip out of your mouth and immediately cringe - just wishing you could jump into a 15-second time machine so you can pull those words back into your mouth where they belong. We’ve all been on the other side of it, too - where our trust in someone else has been eroded because of their inability to keep our secrets. You’d think we would learn this lesson early on and just mind our own business. Why is it so easy and so tempting to share secrets? This week on Where There’s Smoke, we hear from a couple new voices! Kristen and Theresa are going to share a few of their own stories, offer a little research, and lean on some of Brene Brown’s teachings to help all of us dig around into our secrets and stories. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUEST HOSTS Kristen McMullen Theresa Ward If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * WTSdigs Kristen: Local ‘mom and pop’ ethnic food markets. Get on Google and go discover! Theresa: DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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67: How You Are Who You Are (Self-Acceptance)
02/20/2018
67: How You Are Who You Are (Self-Acceptance)
The 48 Hour Challenge is back! We gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and ended up with “self-acceptance”. From there, our challenge was to research, write, and record a brand new episode in 48 hours straight (including sleep). Did we do it? Well, give it a listen and find out. Along the way we talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and author & speaker Lisa Jakub. Both of whom help us to understand why self-acceptance can be challenging, what the rewards of doing the work are, and most importantly what are some tangible things you can put in practice today to get back to a life of more self-acceptance and less critical self-consciousness. Plus, a new WTSdigs, where Nick also provides a musical solution. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUESTS Lisa Jakub Website: Social Media: Check out Lisa’s next book, , out this week! Dr Lisa Firestone Twitter: If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * WTSdigs Brett: MOVIE: Nick: SONG: DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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66: Lost Together (Collaboration) w/ Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo
02/06/2018
66: Lost Together (Collaboration) w/ Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo
Jim Cuddy has been making music with Greg Keilor for 40 years. For the last 34 of those years, they have made up the songwriting duo for one of Canada’s most beloved and best-selling bands, Blue Rodeo. Brett sits down with Jim to talk about that partnership along with the challenges and benefits of a long standing collaboration. We explore what collaboration is and how it has been crucial to human evolution. And through the lens of Jim Cuddy’s latest album, Constellation, we see how collaboration not only has the ability to bring us together, but also to support us in times when we are torn apart. Plus, Brett looks to find confirmation of an old event and Nick joins in to provide an update on their fasts from social media and cable news, respectively. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Jim Cuddy Websites: / Twitter: / Facebook: / Instagram: / Get a copy of Jim Cuddy’s new album, * * * If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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65: We’re Mad As Hell and We’re Not Going to Tweet It Anymore! (Complicity)
01/23/2018
65: We’re Mad As Hell and We’re Not Going to Tweet It Anymore! (Complicity)
In the 1976 movie Network, upon being prompted by news anchor Howard Beale, people in cities all over the USA get up, open their windows, and yell, “I’m mad as hell as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!”. It is now 2018 and people still seem mad as hell - only now, instead of yelling out our windows, we have the internet to amplify our rage. Recently, there has been a lot of conversation about outrage on the internet and the impact of the internet on everything from our relationships to our democracy to our psyches. This week we join that conversation. We take a step back and explore the impact of the internet and social media on both our society and each of us individually? In the end, Brett and Nick ask themselves what they want to do differently moving forward and they provide the opportunity for listeners to ask themselves that question as well. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . * * * #WTSdigs Nick: The Good Place on NBC Brett: on Netflix If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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64: Best. Year. Ever. (Goals) w/ Michael Hyatt
01/09/2018
64: Best. Year. Ever. (Goals) w/ Michael Hyatt
What would it take for this to be your best year ever? That said, what is a year? Is it the days between January 1st and December 31st? Or is it any 12 month span of time? And does it even matter? Are cassette tapes coming back? Could Nick rock Steve Harvey’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve outfit? And why is it essential to recognize the difference between knowing and doing? We will answer these questions - or we’ll at least ask them - as we tackle the topic of goals, and look to help you make this “your best year ever”. (Whatever that means to you.) Joining us on this journey is author and speaker Michael Hyatt, whose new book is appropriately called Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals So buckle in, grab a noisemaker, and let’s set some goals! * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Michael Hyatt Website: Lead to Win Podcast: Twitter: Get a copy of Michael’s book, Your Best Year Ever, . * * * #WTSdigs Nick: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend & Nintendo Switch Brett: SISTERS’ and Tom Adams’ Listen to Brett’s playlist. If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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63: Eat Be Move (Exploration) w/ Bassam Tarazi
12/05/2017
63: Eat Be Move (Exploration) w/ Bassam Tarazi
What does it mean to explore in a world where everything’s been found? That’s the question posed to Brett by Bassam Tarazi - author, entrepreneur, adventurer, and friend of the show. Bassam participated in The Mongol Rally which is plugged as “the greatest motoring adventure on the planet” - a 10,000 mile intercontinental car rally, from London England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He shares his experiences with that extreme form of exploration with Brett and, together, they work on trying to understand both what exploration is and why it might be important. Then, Brett shares a dream he had. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Bassam Tarazi LinkedIn: Website: Twitter: - available on January 9, 2018. * * * #WTSdigs Brett: Halt and Catch Fire Nick: If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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62: How to Inspire (Engagement) w/ Chris Atkinson
11/21/2017
62: How to Inspire (Engagement) w/ Chris Atkinson
We’ve heard it countless times before: “Beautiful minds inspire others,” “Time to inspire,”, “Get out there and inspire people”, or simply “Be inspiring.” But, despite all of what the people and posters hanging on office walls say about inpiring others, rarely does anyone tell you how to do that. How do you inspire others? Communication is a linchpin in our society. It enables us to form connections, influence decisions, and inspire change. How effectively we communicate comes largely down to our ability to engage and inspire others. Chris Atkinson speaks, writes, and trains on the subject of engagement. His book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences, has been praised as one of the most complete and actionable guides on communication and engagement. Chris joins Brett in this episode, as we explore confidence, inspiration, and the importance of sharing your story. In addition, Brett & Nick have a question for you and a brand new #WTSdigs. * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Chris Atkinson LinkedIn: Websites: & Get yourself a copy of Chris’ latest book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences at . * * * #WTSdigs Brett: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton, now on Nick: If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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61: Ahead by a Century (Our Life): Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip
11/07/2017
61: Ahead by a Century (Our Life): Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip
We are getting tragically hip this week with a story about a band, a country (Canada), and all the people in it. But, this episode is really about everyone, everywhere. So, regardless of who you are, where you live, and what listen to - there is a message here for you. Just listen and see. Plus a #WTSbumps. And the announcement of WTS contest - with prizes and everything! Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Josh Mitchell Check out the documentary Long Time Running, streaming globally (excluding Canada) on Netflix (starting Nov 12, 2017) and on CraveTV in Canada. * * * #WTSbumps Founder and CEO, Kevin Oulds, shares the Toronto-based company’s mission to make sure every Canadian adult has a will. Willful uses technology to provide simplified end-of-life planning. Willful makes getting your affairs in order affordable, convenient, and easy. Learn more at . If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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60: Just The Way You Are (Sincerity)
10/17/2017
60: Just The Way You Are (Sincerity)
Halloween is coming up and that means Halloween movies and TV specials! To celebrate, Nick explores one of the earliest and most famous Halloween specials - It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An often overlooked element in that show is the fact that Linus must be sincere in order for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. But, what does it mean to be sincere? Is it the kind of thing that we can create or should we just fake it ‘til we make it? Brett & Nick branch out from the Great Pumpkin to discuss sincerity in a variety of situations - from late night talk shows to a friendly neighbor. Also, we’ve got a brand new addition of #WTSDigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at . * * * #WTSdigs Brett: Nick: Theresa: and Alfred Hitchcock films (Rebecca) Nick's Bonus #WTSDig: If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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59: Knowing Me, Knowing You (Understanding) w/ Gretchen Rubin
10/03/2017
59: Knowing Me, Knowing You (Understanding) w/ Gretchen Rubin
Have you ever heard of The Golden Rule? If you have, you may realize that while it sounds nice, it has a pretty significant flaw in it. In this episode, we expose that flaw and go on an exploration to try and fix it. We are joined in this journey by author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Gretchen Rubin. Her new book, The Four Tendencies, provides us with a personality framework we can apply to better understand ourselves and others. In addition, we have an Explorer of the Week from Germany and a brand new #WTSdigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at . GUEST: Gretchen Rubin Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Check out Gretchen’s latest book, The Four Tendencies: , and take The Four Tendencies quiz at: * * * WTSdigs Brett: Dylan: Nick: (video game) & American Vandal (Mockumentary on Netflix) If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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58: Let’s Dent The World (Onlyness) w/ Nilofer Merchant
09/19/2017
58: Let’s Dent The World (Onlyness) w/ Nilofer Merchant
It’s easy to see that the world has a lot of problems right now. But as the saying goes, slightly paraphrased, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing’. And we don’t feel that anyone who listens to this show is interested in doing nothing. So, in our first show of Season 4, we decided to tackle that little question: How do we change the world? Or at least make a significant dent in it. This episode takes a journey from a ‘70s rock anthem through to one of 2017’s biggest blockbuster movies. We are joined on this journey by author & innovator Nilofer Merchant. Her new book, The Power of Onlyness, serves as a guide for this episode. “Onlyness” is a term coined by Nilofer that describes an economic phenomena happening right now that asks how we will create value and solve the problems facing our world today. The answer to this question is centers on each one of us and our ability to bring our unique ideas to fruition. All of this PLUS a quick recap of Where There’s Smoke 2.0, a new segment that puts the spotlight on our listeners endeavors, and a new member of the team joins in for #WTSdigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at . GUEST Nilofer Merchant Twitter: Website: Check out Nilofer’s latest book, The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough To Dent The World: * * * #WTSbumps Author Kevin Tumlinson And The Wordslinger Podcast: #WTSdigs Kristen: Nick: The Great British Baking Show on Netflix If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN ITUNES REVIEW! Thx. * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: . Also , , , , and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at . Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .
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The Where There’s Smoke Summer (almost) Spectacular!
08/08/2017
The Where There’s Smoke Summer (almost) Spectacular!
Where There’s Smoke is coming back in September for their Fourth Season! In this episode you will hear all the details - launch date, frequency, etc. But first, Brett and Nick seem to have slightly different views on how exactly to launch this new season. It is not a problem unique to them. Often we can find ourselves struggling in decisions and bouncing between what we want to do and what others want us to do. And then, even when we think we are clear, we are concerned about what others might think of our choice. In those moments, what is the best advice? Does it vary? Do we listen to ourselves, others, or just follow the lead of ‘90s Television Producers? In this Summer (almost) Spectacular episode, we explore those questions, and much more! GUEST Lisa Jakub Twitter: Websites: wCheck out Lisa’s next book, , out this week! To join our mailing list visit * * * If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN ITUNES REVIEW! Thx. Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: . * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: , and also on Spotify and Google Play. You can also go to to find links to podcast players and/or stream online
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Life's Like a Movie
02/07/2017
Life's Like a Movie
This week, Nick asks himself AND the listeners a hypothetical question. If you have an answer or a thought that you'd like to share, visit and leave a Speakpipe message. To help get you in the mood, Nick presents the first two acts from his first podcast, One Degree of Separation. These segments are now three years old, they sound rough, but we hope the stories still communicate something worth thinking about. To join our mailing list visit * * *If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN ITUNES REVIEW! Thx. Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: .* * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunesFind us on Pocket Casts here: , and also on Spotify and Google Play. You can also go to for links to Stitcher, SoundCloud, and/or to stream online
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57: Bringing Home the Bacon (Strategy) w/ Melanie Deziel & Truly Social's Tara Hunt
01/31/2017
57: Bringing Home the Bacon (Strategy) w/ Melanie Deziel & Truly Social's Tara Hunt
Succeeding at something isn’t just about having a good idea. That’s part of it, but there’s so much more. This week, we are talking about strategy - and breakfast - but mostly strategy. How do you take the idea you have in your brain and turn it into a successful endeavor in the real world? And when we say “business” we mean any kind of endeavor - a service business of some kind, a product, a restaurant - it could be a podcast! Joining us at the table this week are speaker & consultant , and the founder of , Tara Hunt. * * * Our Guests Melanie Deziel Twitter: Tara Hunt Twitter: Truly Social Web Series: https://www.youtube.com/user/sanfranrogue To join our mailing list visit * * * If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN ITUNES REVIEW! Thx. Connect with the show on Facebook: and Twitter: . * * * DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes: If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: , and also on Spotify and Google Play.
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A Personal Message from Brett
01/24/2017
A Personal Message from Brett
Brett provides an update and shares some thoughts. Listen to past episodes of Where There's Smoke at .
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