In this episode of "Both Sides Now," hosts Jane Stahl and Yergz delve into Yergz's multifaceted life journey, exploring his early years in a gifted program in school, his creative pursuits, and his unique career path. Yergz shares anecdotes from his time as a baseball umpire and ice hockey referee, starting from a young age and earning significant money while still in school. The conversation touches on the challenges and perceptions he faced from peers and the decisions that shaped his career, including a pivotal moment at umpire school. Yergz also discusses his current ventures in radio and app development, highlighting his continuous drive for creativity and innovation.

00:00:07: Introduction and Overview
00:02:11: Early Education and Gifted Program
00:04:03: Early Jobs and Creativity
00:07:24: Current Projects and Creativity
00:10:26: Impact of Refereeing on School Life
00:13:06: Pursuing Umpiring Professionally
00:15:43: Umpire School and Minor League Baseball
00:17:27: Reflection and Regrets

life lessons, learning from failures, gifted program, creative career paths, early education, junior high memories, childhood creativity, sports officiating, baseball umpire, ice hockey referee, high school sports, student jobs, balancing school and work, creative skills, radio station development, web development, app development, artificial intelligence in app creation, online learning, project management, internet radio, professional umpiring, minor league baseball, umpire school, career decisions, following passions