Blaine, Ryan, and Blake discuss how money can heavily impact messaging to society, the importance of having common ground conversations and our addiction to screens and how to battle it. They also answer Blaine's question of whether or not there are conversations they are willing to have on the podcast now that they wouldn't have previously.

Jeff Hamilton is a Recreation Supervisor for Pendleton Parks and Recreation. We congratulate Jeff on completing 25 years of service as the Aquatic Center Manager, among other duties. Our conversation also includes:

-Funny stories from life at the pool

-Rec sports including Basketball, Softball, and Cornhole

-The process of operating the local ice-skating rink

-Living in a small community, and much more

For more info on Pendleton Parks and Recreation, click here

This podcast is supported by Blue Mountain Community College

It's a duo this week as Blaine and Shannon have a 1-on-1 conversation surrounding selecting baby names, nighttime routines, and the importance of having "I'll show them" motivation. Listen in!

In episode 9 of ChapPDT the entire crew discusses dependency on substances and finding a balanced homeostasis. Blake then poses the question of finding middle ground in relationships through times of heavy processing. We finish with some fantastic poop stories that you won't want to miss!

In this episode of ChatPDT the entire crew (Blaine phones in) talks about the role work plays in our lives. We answer the question: If you could could go back in time and change anything about your educational path, would you and why? We also touch on our relationship with mentorship and its importance in our lives.

We're back for another edition of EO Think Tank. Highlights from this conversation include:

-Inheritance, transition of wealth, and relationships.

-Burnout and remedies to keep it at bay.

-Maintaining friendships in life's changing seasons.

In our sixth recording of "EO Think Tank," we take a deep dive. Topics include:

-Blaine's appreciation for civic duty, which is why Blake makes an early departure.

-Artificial Intelligence: why many are calling for a 6-month pause, and other potential concerns.

-Predicaments in government, including the inability to communicate and move the needle.

-Why term limits and removing money from politics would resolve many issues.

Shannon, Blake, and Blaine are in the studio for another edition of the EO Think Tank.

It's not investment advice, but money is a big piece of this week's discussion. Questions include:

What's the balance between "live your life" and frugality?

How to take the long view, and what forms of investment make the most sense?

What is the impact of inflation and other large-scale factors?

Finally, concluding with thoughts on the changing seasons and perspective.

Ryan, Blaine, and Blake are back in studio for another edition of the "EO Think Tank." Some highlights include:

Blake's RPE concept, and how it applies to fitness and life.

Our outsourcing of everything, food as one major example.

How Blaine is an expert forager in the grocery store.

Why Ryan believes that hunting and fishing is one of the greatest ways to combat our "outsource everything" lifestyle.

Music, Hank Aaron, the Dalai Lama, Religion, meaning, and more. We continue to explore important questions in our collective search for meaning and understanding.

Blake, Shannon, Ryan and Blaine are all present for the third recording of the EO Think Tank.

Here are a few links with timestamps as referenced during the show:

13:00 - Jacob Collier Rhythmizes The Audience

16:00 - My Oh My, by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - A tribute the the Mariners and Dave Niehaus

17:30 - Hank Aaron's record-breaking homer, called by Vin Scully