🎙️ Episode Summary In this milestone 200th episode of The Glue-OOM, hosts The Plague and Pony Express reflect on the journey that began in 2021 with a single episode idea—and grew into a movement. They discuss the mission behind the podcast, its unexpected reach, the evolving culture of vulnerability in F3, and how storytelling continues to sharpen leadership across F3 Omaha.

🧠 Highlights

✅ The origin of the podcast and its initial purpose

✅ How storytelling has helped former Site Qs reconnect

✅ The impact of sponsors and how funds are being reinvested in the PAX

✅ Why vulnerability is the heartbeat of The Glue-OOM

✅ The powerful feedback loop between listeners and featured guests

✅ Plans to continue supporting men through resources like Freed to Lead

🔊 Sound Bites

🗣 "I thought we'd be a one-and-done type of show."

🗣 "Guys have a story to tell—and there are guys who want to listen."

🗣 "This isn’t about me at all." 🗣 "We've circulated over 175 Freed to Lead books."

🗣 "I get recharged just hearing a guy talk about how he's leading."

🗣 "Some guys say, ‘I don’t have anything to say’—and then blow our minds."

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Opening & 200th Episode Reflection

01:00 – Why It All Started: Re-engaging Former Site Qs

02:30 – Growing Past Expectations & Finding a Rhythm

03:20 – Sponsor Support & Freed to Lead Distribution

05:00 – Mission & Credo: Empowering Men Through Storytelling

07:00 – Studio Shoutout & Keeping Ads Minimal

08:00 – Future Impact: Retreats, Giving Back, and New Projects

10:00 – Will There Be a Handoff? (Spoiler: No)

11:30 – The Culture of Vulnerability & What’s Ahead