Good Times, Bad Friends

Everyone tells you that making friends is easy when you're a kid...but nobody prepares you for what happens when you're an adult.

Between careers, marriage, kids, church, hobbies, and the endless feeling of being "busy," friendships stop happening naturally. They require intention.

In this episode of Real Ones, we talk about why adult friendships feel so much harder, what separates acquaintances from true friends, how priorities change as life gets busier, and why maintaining meaningful relationships takes effort.

If you've ever wondered why it's harder to build deep friendships than it used to be, this conversation is for you.

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Because good times are better with real friends.

Everyone has access to someone these days.

They follow your life.
They know where you are.
They like your posts.

But does that actually make them your friend?

In Episode 2 of our Real Ones series, we're unpacking one of the biggest questions about friendship today:

What's the difference between access and loyalty?

We talk about:

• Why social media has blurred the definition of friendship.

• The difference between people who know about you and people who truly know you.

• Why you can forgive someone without giving them access to your life.

• How to recognize the people who actually show up when life gets hard.

• And maybe the hardest question of all… Are you the kind of friend you'd want to have?

Whether you've had the same friends for 30 years or you're still searching for your people, this conversation is for you.

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For the last year and a half, we've had the privilege of sitting down with incredible guests—authors, coaches, athletes, pastors, business leaders, and friends.

Welcome to Season 3 of Good Times, Bad Friends.

This season is called Real Ones—a series about friendship, loyalty, growth, and the relationships that shape who we become. Before we dive into those conversations, we kick things off the only way we know how: with a UFC debate, a completely unnecessary game of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, and enough trash talk to remind everyone why this podcast started in the first place.

In this episode:

• Why we're changing the format of the podcast

• What listeners can expect from Season 3

• UFC on the White House lawn

• Friendship, loyalty, and real conversations

• The most humiliating trivia performance in GTBF history

Season 3 starts now.

What happens when a man has everything he's supposed to want—but still feels stuck?

In Ben Lawson's return to Good Times, Bad Friends, we move beyond his story and dive into the challenges men face every day: purpose, discipline, fatherhood, faith, identity, and the pressure to keep showing up when life gets heavy.

We talk about why so many men feel directionless, the dangers of the all-or-nothing mindset, balancing ambition with family, social media's impact on masculinity, and what actually matters when the noise of life gets stripped away.

This isn't a conversation about becoming perfect.

It's a conversation about becoming intentional.

Whether you're trying to lead your family well, build discipline, strengthen your faith, or simply figure out your next step, there's something in this episode for you.

Topics include:
• Why men feel stuck
• Discipline and consistency
• Fatherhood and leadership
• Social media and comparison
• Faith and surrender
• Building a life that actually matters

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Today on Good Times, Bad Friends, Justin sits down with LPGA Champion and Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Gail Graham for a conversation that goes far beyond golf.

From learning the game at 13 years old in Winnipeg to competing on the LPGA Tour and later becoming a coach, mentor, and leader in the game, Gail shares the lessons that shaped her journey. They discuss the challenges of turning professional, the mental side of competition, why resilience matters more than talent, and what separates great athletes from everyone else.

Whether you're a golfer, coach, athlete, parent, or simply someone trying to handle life's setbacks a little better, this episode is packed with wisdom on perseverance, leadership, and moving forward after mistakes.

In this episode:
• Growing up in Canada and finding golf
• Playing college golf at Lamar University
• Life on the LPGA Tour
• The story behind her first professional win
• Why kids should play multiple sports
• The mental game of golf and life
• Coaching, teaching, and giving back to the game

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The internet feels weird right now.

Every week there’s a new outrage cycle, a new viral trend, a new fake expert, and somehow everybody online is angry, branding themselves, and pretending they’ve read the article.

In this episode, Collin and Justin sit down for a completely unplanned conversation about social media, internet culture, dopamine addiction, online identity, outrage cycles, influencer culture, fake authenticity, and why modern life online feels exhausting.

What starts as a funny conversation slowly turns into something deeper:

• Why are people so addicted to outrage?

• Why does everybody feel pressure to become a brand?

• Has social media replaced real human connection?

• Is the internet rewarding confidence over truth?

• Are we losing the ability to simply be present?

This episode is chaotic, funny, reflective, and probably a little too honest.

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AI is changing everything.

Sports.
School.
Relationships.
Attention spans.
Jobs.
Parenting.
Even the way we think.

This week on Good Times, Bad Friends, Justin and Alex have an honest conversation about the future we’re heading toward — from NIL and professional sports culture to social media addiction, AI replacing jobs, and why people feel more disconnected than ever.

Somewhere between hockey fights, Pokémon cards, dopamine hits, and ChatGPT… this conversation got surprisingly real.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by technology, distracted by your phone, or worried about where culture is heading, this episode is for you.

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What started as a surprise turned into one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had.

We told Alex we were bringing on a returning guest… but instead surprised him with his own brother, Chris Reisinger.

After the chaos and laughs settled, the conversation shifted into something deeper.

Chris shares his journey — from growing up in Georgia, to SFA, to building a career with one of the largest beverage companies in the world — and being part of major moments like the Final Four and World Cup.

But more than that, this episode is about perspective.

About how your priorities change over time.
About what really matters when life moves fast.
And about how fatherhood, faith, and responsibility reshape the way you see everything.

This isn’t a highlight reel conversation.
It’s a real one.

If you’ve ever felt like your perspective is changing — or needs to — this one’s for you.

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From the military to building a million-dollar business — without cold calls, ads, or chasing clients.

This week, we sit down with Levi Lascsak, an Army veteran who completely flipped the traditional real estate model by using YouTube to generate inbound business.

We talk about:
– The transition from military life to entrepreneurship
– How he rebuilt after losing everything
– Why cold calling and traditional prospecting are becoming outdated
– The exact strategy behind “passive prospecting”
– The discipline and focus it takes to win in today’s world
– How faith played a role through adversity, illness, and success

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start — this episode brings clarity and direction.

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Ben Lawson went from serving in the Army to building a life centered around strength, discipline, and leadership—until everything changed with a leukemia diagnosis.

In this episode, Ben shares how that experience completely reshaped his perspective on what it means to be strong—not just physically, but as a husband, father, and man.

We talk about identity beyond performance, leading your family when life doesn’t go according to plan, and why most men struggle to balance fitness, purpose, and responsibility.

This is one of those conversations that makes you take a step back and ask what really matters.

• Army experience and discipline
• Surviving leukemia
• Redefining strength
• Fatherhood and leadership
• Fitness for busy men
• Faith and perspective

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