Get to know Aaron DeLoach, Global Projects Facilitator with Ambassadors Football, Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church, and former professional soccer player. Alex and Molly dig into Aaron's work in Haiti, Africa, and around the world sharing his faith through soccer and helping those most in need. Hear about the most fulfilling situations he's found himself in, as well as the most dangerous situations. As if that wasn't enough, tune in for Netflix recommendations from Alex and Molly, some insights into longevity and purpose in life, and a deep conversation about body hair.

Learn more about Aaron's work with Ambassadors Football at ambassadorsfootball.com\aaron-deloach or get in touch with Aaron on twitter/Facebook/Instagram @aarondeloach
Watch videos on Aaron's work around the world with Ambassadors Football on his youtube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVLoWR5ZfQd8HlFaR7m1FA
Visit Fellowship Bible Church online at www.fellowshipcleveland.com

Find more information on the books mentioned episode:
Blue Zones by Dan Buettner - www.bluezones.com
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - purposedriven.com

The Cleveland International Film Festival has passed, but you can visit the Grove Hill page of their website at www.clevelandfilm.org/films/2018/grove-hill-a-true-story

SHOW NOTES
* 1:30 Molly's staycation and panic in the Salt Cave
* 5:07 Love for Hotel Indigo
* 7:10 The Gertsburgs go to Columbus and Alex is a soccer star
* 8:56 Less love for Splash Lagoon
* 10:33 Alex shares his sauna and offers tension advice
* 13:14 Netflix recommendations
* 16:28 Aaron arrives
* 19:20 Aaron's genes
* 21:45 Soccer Life
* 24:50 How Aaron came to Ambassadors Football - Where soccer and faith meet
* 26:20 A tangent on the role of the bunny in Easter
* 29:20 Back to Ambassadors - Aaron realizes his blessings
* 32:27 Why Soccer is a tool for connecting people
* 34:57 The universe brings Aaron to Ambassadors Football
* 39:39 What they do in the United States
* 42:36 The gang discusses their relationship to religion
* 44:30 Discussing longevity and purpose in life
* 51:36 Which countries Aaron has been to and when he felt his life was in danger
* 1:00:28 Being a pastor in Chagrin Falls, and Molly's mind is blown by a coincidence

Download Episode Here Have dinner with Alex, Molly, and Mr. Brandon Chrostowski, President and Founder of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. EDWINS is a nationally-recognized restaurant serving traditional French cuisine, which has evolved from a culinary program in Ohio prisons into a full-service campus which is training and changing futures for formerly convicted felons. Hear all about Brandon's journey and inspiration, his Oscar-nominated documentary "Knife Skills", and his run for mayor in this remote interview direct from EDWINS in Shaker Square. Besides learning what's next for EDWINS, you'll find out what makes Molly's parties the best ones, and how Jewish people remodel their homes. As Marvin Gaye once said: "Let's get it on!" Stay tuned after the interview for a 10-Minute Legal Talk with Litigation Attorney Nicholas Weiss discussing an important clause in contracts that you may be mistakenly ignoring. Find out more about EDWINS at edwinsrestaurant.org , and check for a screening near you of "Knife Skills" at www.knifeskillsthemovie.com. Sérénité Restaurant in Medina is now open, and you can learn more at www.sereniterestaurant.com. Brandon gave a TEDx Talk titled "A Recipe for Rebuilding Lives" which can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs6fEKFhI5M. A number of other TED talks were recommended in this episode:

• Brené Brown's TED talks include "The power of vulnerability" and "Listening to shame" can be viewed here: www.ted.com/speakers/brene_brown. Her book is called Rising Strong and her website is brenebrown.com.
• Jean Makesh's (BPE episode 13) TEDx Talk titled "Disrupting Alzheimer's and Dementia Care" can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTcxRlTx9b8
• Jeff Hoffman's (BPE episode 2) TEDx Talk on "The Power of Wonder" can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcV4RXC-V94

  See all the photos from the 2018 CVCC Awards Night, including the champagne dress, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfEGyPzaTXY&t=1s The full video of the Awards Night can be found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFqXL_veZck. Alex wins Chamber Member of the Year at 32:50, and Molly interviews Oscar-winning Director Lee Unkrich at 46:27. See the Year in the Life of a Chamber Member video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCNeVNH1hxs. SHOW NOTES: * 1:22 Alex wins Chamber Member of the Year and Molly throws the party of the year * 12:42 Molly is in the job that was made for her * 17:34 Big Announcement - Grove Hill is in the Cleveland International Film Festival April 11th * 19:59 Kitchen Hell at the Geblers * 24:28 Alex's Ant Problem * 27:57 What really matters * 30:39 Who is TED and why does everyone love his Talks? * 32:14 Molly makes corrections from the last episode * 34:10 Back to the Future to an amazing dinner at EDWINS * 36:48 Why we love Brandon * 38:08 Who should be our next guest? * 43:00 Brandon hosts Alex and Molly; the "EDWINS Experience" * 44:34 The journey that led to the creation of EDWINS * 47:18 Brandon makes an impression on Molly at the Chagrin Film Festival * 48:37 "Knife Skills" Documentary and embracing self-doubt * 50:48 Life in the EDWINS kitchen * 53:18 Brandon's run for Cleveland Mayor * 56:32 Who is Mrs. Chrostowski? And Brandon's life lessons for his children * 58:23 A bite of Bananas Foster * 58:58 What is "success" at EDWINS * 1:00:51 Goals and the future of EDWINS at Shaker Square * 1:02:17 Lessons learned while facing racism & obstacles * 1:05:51 A special kind of business and Serenite opens in Medina * 1:07:32 Working with former addicts; providing support through the campus and resources * 1:11:50 Imagining Cleveland under Mayor Chrostowski * 1:16:03 Serenite in Medina is open for business * 1:17:59 Mama Chrostowski * 1:18:49 Lightning Round * 1:20:33 Brandon goes to the Oscars and drops some names * 1:23:41 Lightning round continued

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At this time in our national climate, we brought back two superintendents in the age of school shootings, social media, and stress. Alex and Molly welcome back to the studio Bob Hunt and Nancy Santilli of the Chagrin Falls and Kenston school districts. These WSP Essay Contest rivals share their perspective on school safety, why schools need to ask for funding, how they feel about testing mandates, and the role that social media plays in their lives. Tune in to learn what's happening in Molly's kitchen, what keeps Nancy up at 1 am, and why Bob's wife calls him "The Sophisticated Hillbilly".

Bob was our guest with his wife Shannon on episode 20. You can follow him on twitter at @Hunt_EdLeader. Nancy joined us for episode 34. Follow Nancy at @KenstonSuper.

SaferOH tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety-whether that involved a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student. Call or text the safe school hotline at 1-800-SaferOH.

The Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night was a huge success. View photos from the event in this Chagrin Valley Times article: www.chagrinvalleytoday.com/collection_85b413d8-2d3b-11e8-919b-0380ef5f151a.html

You can reach us by email at [email protected], and be sure to subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Stitcher, or at our website www.thebestpodcastever.com.

SHOW NOTES

• Molly's kitchen situation; ADD update; Alex is a fan of Next Door
• We Solve Problems Essay Contest and a debate on naps
• A conversation about Gun Control and School Safety
• Communication after a tragedy
• Being a teacher after a school shooting
• Active Shooter procedures
• If Bob and Nancy had a magic wand
• Why schools need to ask for funding
• School testing mandates from the educator's view
• Stressed out students
• Being a Superintendent in the age of Social Media
• How Superintendents manage stress
• Essay Contest Predictions

Bob and Nancy returned to the studio together for these other episodes:

• Ep 77 – Bob Hunt and Nancy Santilli: Solving Problems Students Care About Most
• Ep 109 – Hunt and Santilli in the Hot Seats

Download Episode Here Come! Join us! Travel the world, help others heal, and build things with Alex, Molly, and everyone's favorite neighbor, Andy Macias. Andy is the creator of Gutterpy, a Volunteer Patient Advocate with the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, and a Retired Naval Officer. Would you like to move to a new country every three years? Andy did. Hear about his favorite place to live, life lessons of an entrepreneur, and how cholangiocarcinoma changed his life. Stay tuned for a message from Hank, the handsome little boy. Visit Gutterpy.com to stay updated on Gutterpy's launch. Learn more about the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/cholangioconnect/ The first round of judging for the We Solve Problems Essay Contest started last weekend, but it's not too late to be part the fun. Visit www.wesolveproblems-essay.com to for more information on being a judge or sponsor, or send a message to essay[at]gertsburglaw.com. Did you see Molly on Kickin' It with Kenny? You can see it right now, right here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkwZG9rEgTk The CVCC Awards Night, with Oscar winning director Lee Unkrich from Pixaris, coming up on March 14th. Read more about it and register at www.cvcc.org/events/details/annual-awards-evening-2018-19026   SHOW NOTES * 1:05 What's your theme song? * 2:47 Molly feels old watching the Grammys * 5:04 Call to Action for the Essay Contest * 15:03 Molly kicked it with Kenny * 16:52 Let's talk about Andy * 20:05 Andy Macias tells us where he's from * 24:26 So this is what a podcast is like... * 26:06 How Alex met Andy * 27:43 In the Navy for 23 years * 38:04 Why join the military * 40:51 Stuck in Hawaii after 9/11 and meeting his wife * 44:56 Living all over the world * 54:19 Sarah's role in the State Department with Hillary * 58:41 The couple moves to Beijing with baby Hank * 1:01:07 Sarah gets the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma and the clinical trial that gave them hope * 1:08:19 Raising children as a single parent * 1:10:13 The birth of Gutterpy * 1:16:01 Dealing with grief; the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation * 1:21:40 Hank asks "Why are you in here?" * 1:22:53 Andy's building skills, a Gutterpy review, and patent talk * 1:30:23 The life of an entrepreneur * 1:39:43 Lightning Round * 1:55:02 Wrap Up

Download Episode Here By popular demand, BPE brings you an episode of Alex and Molly shooting the breeze, getting personal, and baring their souls with the Best.Listeners.Ever! How did Molly manage to see her youngest daughter off to the Big Apple? What is the big life-changing event that has been going on in Alex's life? Did Molly finally make it to the doctor? Let our co-hosts bring more gratitude to your life in this special episode of Best.Podcast.Ever! Check out the Tim Ferriss journal Alex refers to about 31 minutes into this episode: www.businessinsider.com/tim-ferriss-explains-his-journaling-habit-2015-9 Kick off Chagrin Valley Restaurant Week wearing a grass skirt and a lei! Be the first to sample the amazing food featured in the 2018 Chagrin Valley Restaurant week from all participating restaurants. $20pp includes beer, wine, food and fun! TONIGHT JAN 31st! NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. CALL IF YOU WANT TICKETS! More info at cvcc.org Learn more about Chagrin Valley Restaurant Week, February 1-13, at chagrinvalleyrestaurantweek.com. Only a few more weeks until the Essay Submission Deadline when up to 6000 eligible students hand in their one-page essays, identifying a problem relevant to young adults and proposing a solution. The success of the contest depends on local volunteers to read essays and sponsors to reward the deserving students that make the final round of the competition. Will you help contribute your time or funds to the future leaders of tomorrow? Visit www.wesolveproblems-essay.com to learn how you can help. There's still time! What's the "Knife Skills" movie Alex and Molly keep talking about? Find out here: knifeskillsthemovie.com [caption id="attachment_791" align="alignnone" width="225"] Emily walking off into her future[/caption] SHOW NOTES * 1:04 Christmas light etiquette and the future of holiday lights * 6:20 Molly delivers her offspring to New York City * 17:23 Alex gets personal and shares his divorce with the BPE audience * 23:12 Practicing gratitude * 38:18 Medical update from Molly and discovers the greatest innovation in razor technology * 50:37 Molly's excited about her kitchen * 54:03 Recap! And something in the air... * 58:43 Restaurant Week Feb 1-13

Download Episode Here In this week's BPE, Alex and Molly chat with attorney Mark Turner about business, hockey, and craft beer. Mark not only tells us about business planning and litigation, but also shares the story of how he sent a hockey referee to the hospital, and how India Pale Ale got its name. Listen to Mark answer our classic lightning round questions in this unusually masculine episode. Mark can be reached at The Gertsburg Law Firm or via LinkedIn. Learn more about Open Doors Academy at www.opendoorsacademy.org. Visit the Little Free Library website at littlefreelibrary.org to learn more about getting your neighborhood a little free library. Can you spare 2-3 hours next month to help grade essays for the 3rd Annual We Solve Problems Essay Contest? This is the first year we are letting students choose their own problem to solve, so we're expecting lots of great essays! Scoring can be done from the comfort of your home, but if you don't have the time, you can also support the contest by being a sponsor. Learn more by visiting www.gertsburglaw.com/essay and help the cause! [caption id="attachment_761" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We almost forgot to take our selfie with Mark! But then we remembered and snuck in a quick one outside the studio...[/caption] SHOW NOTES * 0:55 Who is Lorna Doone? * 1:26 A secret new creative project by Molly the documentarian * 2:35 Introducing Mark Turner - what's a litigator * 4:17 A lesson in local beer and drinking at kids' sporting events * 8:32 Who is Mark Turner? * 9:46 From financial manager to attorney * 11:21 Leaving Buffalo and choosing a college * 12:22 Beard etiquette and struggles * 16:16 What is "Business Planning"? * 18:20 Estate Planning vs Litigation * 20:58 Hockey love and pain * 25:56 Keeping clients happy as a litigator * 28:16 Alternative fee arrange * 33:18 Craft beer lesson * 40:23 Serving Open Doors Academy and Little Free Libraries * 48:22 Lightning Round * 54:18 Wrap Up

Step into the shoes of a 6th grader in this episode with Jacob Gertsburg, son of BPE host Alex Gertsburg and student at Kenston Middle School. Alex and Molly ask Jacob about middle school life, uncover what happens in the back of the bus, and find out how times have changed since they were in school. The ever-humble Jake enlightens our listeners with the latest pre-teen slang and his tips for romance in this really "gucci" episode. Kenston Middle School will be presenting Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Kenston High School, Robert A. Lee Auditorium. Want to help students as they become the leaders of tomorrow? Volunteer as a judge or be a sponsor in the 2018 We Solve Problems Essay Contest. Essays will be judged at the end of February and winners awarded in May 2018. Learn more at www.gertsburglaw.com/essay.   [caption id="attachment_749" align="alignleft" width="155"] The red blend wine that Molly was raving about[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_748" align="alignleft" width="210"] Molly made a great Santa Claus![/caption] [caption id="attachment_751" align="alignleft" width="133"] Christmas Cactus in the studio[/caption]           SHOW NOTES * 0:55 Molly's wine review * 3:01 Good things in the CVCC office * 4:02 Molly's ADD journey * 11:35 Introducing Jacob * 13:23 When Jacob met Molly * 14:44 The start of a middle-school day * 18:30 School bus adventures * 21:50 Gertsburg family holiday movie reviews * 23:40 Standing up to bullies * 24:35 Coping with relocation for gas leak * 31:22 Lunchtime politics and How to flirt in 6th grade * 35:21 Middle-school romance * 38:08 What happens after school, then and now * 43:31 Slang of today * 47:11 Lightning Round * 60:15 Wrap up

Download Episode Here Kick off the new year with Alex, Molly, and Andrew Connors, a Certified Financial Planner and Partner at Fairport Asset Management. Prepare for the future with Andrew's top tips for young people and for business owners, and find out the difference between a wealth manager and a financial planner. This episode will transport you back to the holiday season when Molly was feeling festive and Alex revealed his kryptonite in a bag of mixed nuts. And we ask the eternal question: how many items constitute a "collection"? Get in touch with Andrew through www.fairportasset.com or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/andrewconnors/. Interested listeners can read his thought paper on "Minding Your Business", a new program for business owners about how to align personal, family and business goals, linked here on the BPE website. The 2018 We Solve Problems Essay Contest is looking for judges and sponsors. Members of the community and business leaders are invited to visit www.wesolveproblems-essay.com to learn more and to sign up through the month of January. Help shape the leaders of tomorrow, as they compete to solve problems and communicate those solutions in a short essay. CoverMySix is a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel at The Gertsburg Law Firm. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. Go to CoverMySix.com to learn how we keep you safe by covering yours. Don’t get sued. Cover Your Six. [caption id="attachment_644" align="alignleft" width="225"] In case you missed it... here is the honorary Gebler chair at Burntwood Tavern[/caption] [caption id="attachment_726" align="alignright" width="300"] Was Alex channeling his inner Molly in this picture from Thanksgiving?[/caption]                 SHOW NOTES * 1:05 One Year of Best.Podcast.Ever. * 2:18 Alex has an allergic reaction to nuts * 3:56 Trying some Mushroom Tea during flu season * 6:52 Molly's VIP chair at Burntwood Tavern * 8:22 Alex saw Dead and Company and approves of John Mayer * 9:25 When Molly started feeling festive during the holiday season; not so much for Alex * 11:29 Introducing Andrew * 14:24 What Andrew is doing with those belt buckles * 19:05 What's the difference between Wealth Management and Financial Advising * 21:48 Common requests and Andrew's advice for young people * 27:48 "Andrew's Commandments" * 29:54 An Andrew-Commandment for personal finances: "Treat yourself as a business" * 32:51 How technology can help with personal finances * 34:26 Working with clients and building relationships * 36:28 Who is the "right fit" client * 39:50 Best Advice for business owners * 43:36 Best Advice for individuals * 45:20 Lightning Round * 58:30 What is Exit Planning

Enjoy some astonishing stories as we welcome K James Sullivan to the studio, Chair of Calfee's Insurance Recovery Group and Chair of the Board of the CMBA Committee on Mental Health and Wellness. After Molly and Alex share their harrowing stories of the big Northeast Ohio storm, James is peppered with inane questions and we learn so much... What's the "K" stand for? Who really spilled the bottle of Louis XIV? Why did his pants make a big impression when he started his job? Why wouldn't his mom let him watch Nick-at-Nite? How did James win the in-law lottery? Best.Podcast.Ever. closes out 2017 with this pleasant conversation. From all of us at BPE, we wish you a safe and happy new year! Get in touch with James at Calfee by visiting calfee.com/professionals/k-james-sullivan/ or via his profile on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kjamessullivan The We Solve Problems Essay Contest is requesting business groups to be judges and read a few short essays for this year's contest. Sign up at www.wesolveproblems-essay.com or send an email to [email protected] for more information. Or be like James, who was a judge AND a sponsor last year! CoverMySix is a one-stop legal audit for your business, led by award-winning litigators and in-house counsel at The Gertsburg Law Firm. CM6 minimizes your exposure to lawsuits, investigations, disgruntled employees and customers, and all the damage that comes with them. Go to CoverMySix.com to learn how we keep you safe by covering yours. Don’t get sued. Cover Your Six. [caption id="attachment_716" align="alignleft" width="225"] KJS and his funky socks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_717" align="alignright" width="225"] The Big Storm causes major damage in Chagrin Falls[/caption]               SHOW NOTES * 1:00 A Big Storm Strikes Northeast Ohio * 12:45 Driving with the Geblers * 14:20 Introducing James * 20:50 First impressions * 27:30 What happens when you wear a tight suit * 30:50 An astonishing bird poop story * 33:42 Chagrin Falls love * 34:58 Where law and insurance meet * 42:51 Top three practical insurance tips * 45:11 What does it look like when James is stressed out * 50:28 What the CMBA Mental Health & Wellness Committee does * 53:01 How James avoids getting stressed * 54:45 KJS: Fashion Guru * 56:43 Lightning Round * 1:21:58 Short sample of music by Burial (Lambeth) - hear the full song at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI8Gft90-wc

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For the holiday season, BPE brings you our first rebroadcast with the one and only Santa Claus himself, recorded in 2016 at Santa's Hideaway Hollow. This episode will take you back to the early days of BPE, when we were using less than ideal equipment. We tried to improve the quality for this year, but if anything, it certainly makes us appreciate our new equipment and how far we've come.

Alex and Molly traveled far and wide for this, their first remote episode, and made their way to Santa’s Hideaway Hollow to visit St. Nick himself. Just in time for the holidays, tune in to find out how Santa chose his career path and listen in as he takes a phone request from someone on his nice list. Hear about the thousands of sick children he has visited along the way. As an added bonus you may even find out where French Bread Pizza comes from (it’s not France!). Join us and get in the holiday spirit with Santa’s friend Bill on location in Middlefield, Ohio. Learn more about Hideaway Hollow here: http://www.santashideawayhollow.com/ SHOW NOTES 0:15 BPE tapes in a remote location 3:11 Starting out in Seminary School 5:24 Working at Stouffers and how he invented French Bread Pizza 14:14 Becoming Santa 20:08 First impressions of Santa's Hideaway Hollow 22:16 What it's like to be Santa and who is allowed to come to Hideaway Hollow 25:40 Bringing Christmas joy to the kids most in need and their families 29:50 How Santa and his helpers stay strong in the most difficult times 32:31 Santa answers a call on the air 35:35 The hardest questions don't come from the kids 39:28 A typical visit to Santa's Hideaway Hollow 43:01 What's on Santa's wish list? 47:23 Lightning Round