In this lively two-guest episode, I kick things off with a personal weekend misadventure—let’s just say a ceiling fan, a ladder, and zero sleep don’t mix—before we dive into a candid, eye-opening conversation with Canadian YA author and longtime teacher Tara Hodgson. We unpack the pressures teens face in a tech-obsessed world: Snap Map risks, cyberbullying that never sleeps, mental health struggles, and how parents can turn tough topics into real talk using Tara’s novels Chasing Through Time and At Least I’m Trying as conversation starters. Tara shares how her classroom experiences shaped her fiction, why price-of-perfection social feeds mislead kids and adults alike, and why teaching digital literacy needs to move from buzzword to curriculum, fast.
In hour two, trader and Blueprint founder Josh Fuhr joins to demystify markets for everyday investors. We cover why price is your protection, the trap of “death by diversification,” and how to transition from broad index funds into smarter swing trades using high-timeframe support and simple trend breaks. Josh breaks down themes he’s watching in 2026—defensive healthcare, oil and gas, select software, treasuries—and cautions against chasing overheated names. He explains how to manage risk without rigid stop-losses, why avoiding FOMO matters, and offers accessible ways to start (think Robinhood, learn the cycles, buy low/sell high). Practical, no-hype insights you can act on—minus the jargon.
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(00:03:52) Cold open and show kickoff from Asylum Studios
(00:04:38) Joes rough weekend: ceiling fan KO and work emergencies
(00:07:36) Recap of Sunday bible study: Kingdom of Heaven vs. Kingdom of God
(00:08:07) Live show reminders and growing the audience
(00:08:37) Housekeeping and quick sponsor mentions (skipped content)
(00:11:03) Guest intro: Tara Hodgson, teacher turned YA author
(00:11:58) Icebreakers with Tara: theme songs and comfort food
(00:15:44) From classroom to author: origin story and first book timeline
(00:19:36) Writing process, finishing, and self-publishing decision
(00:20:42) Real classroom experiences shaping fiction and sensitivity
(00:22:29) Teaching helps and hinders writing; student beta readers
(00:23:34) Teen struggles today: comparison, cyberbullying, and nonstop screens
(00:29:51) Social media ambivalence for creators and authenticity
(00:30:15) Researching tech trends and predator risks online
(00:32:21) Balancing realism and care when writing tough topics
(00:34:03) YA authors and social issues; books as conversation starters
(00:34:12) How social media changed classrooms: attention and apathy
(00:37:18) Critical thinking, social studies, and generalizations
(00:40:47) Inside At Least Im Trying: core messages and Snap Map spark
(00:42:24) First novel Chasing Through Time: two eras, one friendship
(00:45:40) Reader reactions: mental health resonance with teens and adults
(00:47:35) Lessons for teens: trust your gut and talk to someone
(00:48:03) Finding hope without tidy endings
(00:49:15) Whats next: a YA novel from a male POV and an adult draft
(00:51:54) Respecting teens and the value of good teachers
(00:55:55) Digital literacy in schools: whats missing and whats needed
(00:57:18) Who inspires Tara and where to find her work
(01:03:59) Hour two kickoff: reflections and transition
(01:06:39) Guest intro: trader Josh Fuhr on technical analysis systems
(01:08:29) Icebreakers with Josh: ignored advice and stirring the pot
(01:10:28) From healthcare analytics to markets: data-driven mindset
(01:12:17) Hard lessons: devastating losses and the need for a system
(01:15:43) Bison Blueprint: community, alerts, and teaching TA
(01:17:12) Win rates, stops, and diversification as protection
(01:19:41) Key indicators: high time frame support and trend changes
(01:21:15) Index funds explained and death by diversification
(01:25:26) New trader pitfalls: leverage, FOMO, and oneitis
(01:26:50) 2026 webinar: three to buy, three to sell; tech overcooked
(01:28:04) Themes for 2026: healthcare defense and rising oil
(01:29:47) Futures, commodities, and why price paid matters
(01:31:15) Managing risk in volatile markets and the tweet factor
(01:34:50) Advice for the hesitant: dont chase, price is protection
(01:37:59) Stock ideas: oil and gas, restaurants, software, TLT
(01:39:35) Learning tools: cycles, stages, and when to sell
(01:51:53) Life on the road: trading from an RV and Starlink
(01:55:03) Retail tradings future: breaking the Wall Street monopoly
(01:58:36) Where to find Josh and community invite
(02:00:27) Wrap-up, credits, and tomorrows teaser
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- Marisa Lee
- Wayne Rankin
- Rosanna Rankin
- Angela Wetuski
- Carolina Jimenez
- Tara Hodgson
- Josh Fuhr
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