Starting Point

By Chris Kilcourse

What’s the hardest part to starting something new? That’s simple: STARTING. Starting Point is here for you to listen to firsthand experience from different guests on how they formed new habits, routin... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Starting Point episodes:

April 05, 2021 Episode 20: Starting Point With Brodes
On Episode #20 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with the host of "Sports Talk With Brodes" and "Brodes Media", Hunter Brody. Brodes is so passionate about what he does and it truly shines through. I had a lot of fun talking to Brodes not only about his career, but also about Philly sports!! In this episode, you will hear WHY Brodes chose the sports media industry as a career, HOW he has created a name for himself in the industry, and WHAT is the key when starting something new... Hope you enjoy this episode and I look forward to having more guests on the podcast when I get home!!

You can find "Sports Talk With Brodes" on YouTube, Twitch, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts!

Brodes' Instagram: @brodes81
Brodes' Twitter: @brodes81

Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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58min
March 22, 2021 Episode 19: Jon Kilmer
On Episode #19 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with Music/Podcast/Film producer as well as organizer of the Ballina Cup, Jon Kilmer. This episode was nothing short of a dream for me as I have been following Jon's journey for close to 10 years now. Throughout the episode we talked about life on tour, why he loves being a producer, and we even discussed what books and podcasts Jon is consuming right now. In this episode, you will hear WHY Jon chose to become a producer and ultimately work for himself, HOW he established himself in the industry, and WHAT made 2020 such a great year for him when the whole world was basically in shambles... Hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to come on the podcast and tell your story, Let's make it happen!!
Jon's Instagram: @jonkilmer
Jon's Twitter: @jonkilmer
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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50min
March 11, 2021 Episode 18: Take Chances
On Episode #18 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with professional basketball player, Sameen Swint. This episode was all about Sameen's journey to becoming a professional basketball player as well as all the life lessons he has learned while playing overseas. Sameen understands that the only way to accomplish your goals is to work harder than everyone else. In this episode, you will hear WHY Sameen chose to play professionally overseas instead of striving for the NBA, HOW he continues to improve and succeed in every league he plays in, and WHAT he has learned about himself throughout his journey of playing professionally all over the world.... Hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to come on the podcast and tell your story, Let's make it happen!!
Sameen's Instagram: @meen.__
Sameen's Clothing Brand's Instagram: @_chancesapparel
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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51min
February 25, 2021 Episode 17: The Kids Always Come First
On Episode #17 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with Haddon Township HS Baseball Coach, Ryan Pavlik. This episode was all about Ryan's journey to becoming a Physical Education teacher as well as a baseball coach. Their were some bumps in the road during his journey, but Ryan came out on top and accomplished his goals. In this episode, you will hear WHY Ryan chose this route of becoming a teacher and a coach, HOW he accomplished his goals, and WHAT he likes most about his career choice... Hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to be the next guest, let's make it happen!!
Ryan's Instagram: @rpavlik21
Ryan's Twitter: @coachpavs
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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54min
February 11, 2021 Episode 16: The Boys Are Back
Episode #16 was unlike the rest of the other episodes. This episode had not 1, not 2, but 3 guests. Each guest had already featured on the Starting Point Podcast. The guests were Nick Kilcourse (Episode #1), Mike Giraldi (Episode #3), and Brad Rodier (Episode #4). In this episode we answered a wide range of questions that the 4 of us came up with. The questions ranged from topics like goals/aspirations to Philadelphia sports to what makes you feel inspired or like your best self. These questions were very thought provoking and some answers may really surprise you! Let me know what you think and as always if you want to feature on the podcast, just send me a message and we can make it happen!!!
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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1h 12min
January 28, 2021 Episode 15: Control the Controllable
On Episode #15 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with North Carolina State QB, Devin Leary. This episode was all about Devin's journey as a QB and how he was able to make it to the Division 1 level. Devin explained WHY he started playing quarterback, HOW he has dealt with the pressure of being the leader at every level so far, and WHAT a day in the life of a D1 quarterback looks like. Devin has had quite the career thus far, and throughout all of his successes, he remains very humble and does not take what he has for granted.... Hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to be the next guest, let's make it happen!!
Devin's Instagram: @d__leary1
Devin's Twitter: @DevinLeary1
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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44min
January 14, 2021 Episode 14: Jack of All Trades, Master of None
On Episode #14 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sat down with Sawyer Ezzell. Sawyer and I met each each other in tech school for the Air force back in 2016. This episode was all about Sawyer's experiences within the Air National Guard, and I also gave some of my experiences as well. Sawyer explained WHY he enlisted in the Air National Guard, HOW he has enjoyed his time serving, and WHAT he has learned about life since enlisting. Sawyer also challenged me with some questions about my experiences as well! Let me know if you want to be a guest on the next podcast and tell your story!
Sawyer's Instagram: @ezzell13
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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58min
December 31, 2020 Episode 13: All About Mental Health
On Episode #13 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sit down with Keith Guinn who I went through Air Force Basic Training with back in September of 2016. This episode was all about mental health and we went over some misconceptions of mental health and also different topics that Keith felt very passionate about. Keith explains WHY he feels so passionate about mental health, HOW he got into the field of mental health and WHAT his goal is within the field. Keith was very open on this episode and his passion truly shined through his words...... Let me know if you want to come on the podcast and tell your story!!
Keith's Instagram: @keithguinn97
Keith's Blog: @thehelperscorner (thehelperscorner.com)
Starting Point's Instagram: @startingpointpodcast
Host's Instagram: @chris_kilcourse
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57min
December 17, 2020 Episode 12: Discipline, Not Determination
On Episode #12 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sit down with IFBB Pro, Alex Toplyn, and we discuss what it's like to bet on yourself and follow your dreams. Alex explains WHAT led him to the decision to give up football and pursue bodybuilding, HOW he began the journey to becoming an IFBB pro, and WHY he felt like this was what he was meant to do. Alex has a lot of discipline and that is why he was ultimately able to achieve so much in such a short amount of time. You can find Alex on Instagram: @ifbbpro_alextoplyn. For more information on the podcast, Follow: @startingpointpodcast as well as the host: @chris_kilcourse. Feel free to reach out with any feedback and be sure to let me know if you want to be the next guest on the podcast!
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53min
December 03, 2020 Episode 11: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Entrepreneurship
On episode #11 of The Starting Point Podcast, I sit down with my barber of 10 years, Jay Hollywood and just like the title says; we talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of entrepreneurship. Jay explains WHAT inspired him to become an entrepreneur, HOW he made the leap from working for someone else to becoming his own boss, and WHY he feels there is so much value in being an entrepreneur even through the struggles and the failures. Jay keeps it real and does not sugarcoat anything about his experiences. You can find Jay on Instagram: @jayhollywoodthebarber. For more information on the podcast, Follow @startingpointpodcast as well as the host @chris_kilcourse. Feel free to reach out with any feedback you have and let me know if you want to be next up on the podcast!!
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57min

FAQs about Starting Point:

How many episodes does Starting Point have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.