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April 26, 2023

UFYCU: She's Radioactive

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
April 24, 2023

Interview With Jamie Ryder: What Is Stoicism?

Jamie Ryder is a guy that helps companies with brand messaging, and his approach is unique in that he adopts a philosophy called Stoicism into his planning process. Join me as I interview him about his business and how this ancient school of thought can improve self-development and mental health in young men today. Learn more about him, his company and this cool thing called stoicism at Stoic Athenaeum *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to...
April 24, 2023

UFYCU: Barkless Dog

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
April 19, 2023

UFYCU: Fast Thinking

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
April 17, 2023

Abe's Struggles: Source of Hope

While the struggles Abraham Lincoln faced in his life are somber, his misfortune can be a beacon of hope for us today. In this episode, we follow the timeline of tragedy and disappointment that Lincoln had to endure and see how his persistence was a virtue and something we need to adopt in our own lives. Think about it... After listening to this episode, answer these questions: In what way can you relate to Lincoln's struggles? What are some problems you're facing right now that seem o...
April 12, 2023

UFYCU: Useless Passwords

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
April 10, 2023

Credit Cards: 101

Chances are credit cards will soon be a part of your life. To better manage this new financial responsibility, let's learn what credit cards are, how to use them, and the debt trap you can fall into if you are not careful. *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams chats about a variety of topics that no...
April 3, 2023

Interview With Dr. Jeccisa Peck: Teen Suicide

Weeks before the horrific event at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN took place, this episode was already scheduled to release today - a week after the tragedy unfolded. Call it chance or divine intervention, the time to sound the alarm about suicide is now! Guys, please get the word out and tell others about this episode. Let's make a difference now! Think about it... After listening to this episode, answer these questions: What are some signs to look for if someone is having suicidal...
March 30, 2023

Interview With Dr. Jessica Peck: Teen Suicide (Preview)

Preview of an upcoming episode. Please listen! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams chats about a variety of topics that not only challenge but motivate you to thrive as you boldly mature into manhood. www.thrivehoodpodcast.com *** *** SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcast | Spotify | Google Podcast ...
March 29, 2023

UFYCU: Cheesy Pizza

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
March 27, 2023

Happiness Is...

A Harvard study analyzed a group of young men looking to discover what made people happy. This research took place over a period of 75 years and the results were recently published in a book called Good Life. Can you guess what the answer was...Money? Status? Fame? Listen in and find out. Think about it... After listening to this episode, answer these questions: Are you happy? If not, why? What do you think about the results of the study? In what way can you improve your relationshi...
March 22, 2023

UFYCU: Vinyl Beats CD

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
March 20, 2023

Journeyman Career

In previous years, there was never a question about what you should do after graduating high school...it was just a given that one attended college. While that mindset is still a great avenue to pursue, could there be another, perhaps better, option to consider? Let's find out! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your h...
March 15, 2023

UFYCU: Lots Of Poo-Poo

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
March 13, 2023

Uncle Tim's Meltdown

Listen to a regrettable, yet hilarious, story of how your host, Uncle Tim, recently took a nosedive into utter failure and created an embarrassing scene at the carwash. His failure is an opportunity to learn what grace under pressure shouldn't look like. Think about it... After listening to this episode, answer these questions: What part of Uncle Tim's meltdown did you enjoy most? What lesson did you learn from his experience? What can you do to be better prepared for those sink-or-...
March 8, 2023

UFYCU: What Is Estivation?

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
March 6, 2023

Interview With William Cabaniss

In 2020, after watching a news report highlighting an increased demand at food banks across the country, William Cabaniss, founded Vanilla Feeds Tomorrow. He was 14 at the time and has since raised and donated over $200,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank. This donation has provided more than 601,000 meals to East Tennessee residents in need. If you wonder what a Thrivehood young man looks like...this is it! Check this out: Vanilla Feed Tomorrow *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant lif...
March 1, 2023

UFYCU: Related To Genghis Khan?

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
Feb. 27, 2023

From Underdog To Wonderdog

The 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany will always be remembered as the Munich massacre, but a bright spot that is often overlooked is the iconic comeback by American runner, Dave Wottle. Let's take a look at this amazing story, and how his courage can help us reach higher goals. *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, y...
Feb. 22, 2023

UFYCU: Dolphins Have Names

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
Feb. 20, 2023

Get Legal At 18

So you're 18 and legal, now what? There are some documents you need and a few places you need to register so the po po doesn't come knocking at your door at 3:00 AM in the morning. *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topics that not only challenge but motivate you to thri...
Feb. 15, 2023

UFYCU: Trashy People

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...
Feb. 13, 2023

Dating Mindset

As a young man, you may find your interest in girls increasing and that's a great thing! How ready are you when it comes to dating? Do you know what is required? More importantly, do you realize that your mindset has to change from "me" to "we"? Discover the benefits when you approach relationships with the attitude of selflessness and compromise. Think about it... After listening to this episode, answer these questions: What were the three main points discussed? What most resonated wi...
Feb. 8, 2023

UFYCU: Speed Of Gravity

Useless Facts You Can Use is a weekly mini-episode that will explore strange and amazing facts you might not know exist. If you give it a listen, chances are you will learn something new and get a good laugh out of it at the same time! *** The Thrivehood Podcast is a relevant life roadmap for boys and young men who want to do more than just survive the baffling years of youth. Bringing a dose of seasoned wisdom sprinkled with offbeat humor, your host Tim Williams, chats about a variety of topi...