The Put On Podcast

The Put On Podcast

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  • Ep. 11 - Fall Vibes, Living to 100 & Million Dollar Brainstorms

    On Episode 11 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal are back in-person to discuss Cal's triumphant return to NYC, their thoughts on fall and seasons in general, the keys to living to 100, Derek's obsession with satisfying ASMR videos on social, and more of their brilliant but half-baked ideas.

    Putting YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value and enjoyment to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow, and enjoy the mf'in show!

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    TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 - The guys are back in-person 

    0:50 - Cal's thoughts on being back in NYC

    7:07 - All things Fall 

    14:05 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS

    14:25 - An idea to make changing your tires way more convenient

    19:41 - Trackable golf balls

    22:10 - An idea to make food shopping more efficient

    25:51 - SHOWS, FLICKS & CLIPS

    26:03 - Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones 

    31:36 - Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs 

    35:26 - PODCASTS 

    35:49 - This Past Weekend with Theo Von (guest - Duncan Trussell)

    44:17 - SOCIAL CONTENT & CREATORS

    45:02 - @_hjcook 730 - daily vlogs in a row

    48:37 - @soheil.var - journey to pro soccer

    53:20 - @shepgold - music reactions

    54:25 - @therealscrufacejean - more music reactions

    56:07 - Satisfying ASMR social trends 

    59:37 - LIFE TAKEAWAYS 

    59:43 - Derek's existential crisis and dealing with burnout
    1:04:18 - Cal on the positive benefits of change

    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep. 10 - Making the Most of One Life, Top Five Animals, and the Guys Make It to Episode Ten

    On Episode 10 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss:

    • Making it to their 10th episode
    • Movies: Roadrunner, Barbie and Oppenheimer
    • TV: Untold: Johnny Football
    • Podcasts: Colin & Samir Show with Tim Ferriss, The Really Good Podcast with Drake
    • Creators: @ladyintgebathroom, @kylegordonisgreat and his hit dance parody song
    • Music: That Mexican OT, Action Bronson's Tiny Desk performance, Travis Scott's album Utopia, Post Malone's album Austin
    • The guys top 5 animals
    • And more!
    • 1 hr 2 min
    • Ep. 9 - Creative Books, Euro Trip Tips, Sweet Snacks & Bittersweet Life Takeaways

      On Episode 9 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss Cal's euro vacation, derek's new alien theories, the genius of Duncan Trussell, the correct pronunciation of the word pasta, ideas on how to stay cool in hot climates and a personal highlight reel specifically for your job, and takeaways on the impact that positive energy and supportive people have on our lives & how time seems to speed up as you get older.

      The guys also put each other on to books they enjoyed recently (A Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin, Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins), the social creators and content that have captured their attention (@pitch_addict , @emilymorgancreates, @detectormoe, @ollybowman, @chrissgriffin), the best music and artists they're listening to (Gunna's a Gift & a Curse, Sade), the food and drinks they're craving (Greek cuisine, Lindy's Root Beer Italian Ices, Driscoll's Sweetest Batch blueberries, Arizona Fruit Snacks, Arnold Palmers), and they even try out a new quick hitters segment with ChatGPT generated questions around pop culture, sports, personal development and more.

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

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      TIMESTAMPS:
      0:00 - Cal's Euro vacation
      7:25 - Derek's new alien theories
      13:52 - Derek follows up on Cal's Midnight Gospel Put On
      18:09 - The genius that is Duncan Trussel 
      19:23 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS
      19:35 - A built-in fan shirt idea
      22:41 -  A personal highlight reel for your job idea
      27:29 - BOOKS
      27:40 - The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
      41:20 - Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins
      46:18 - MUSIC
      46:45 - Gunna's a Gift & a Curse album
      52:08 - Cal provides 2 "song of the summer" candidates
      53:25 - Sade
      55:49 - SOCIAL CONTENT & CREATORS
      56:20 - @pitch_addict doling out French footy trick shots
      57:52 - @emilymorgancreates reimagining & revamping current sports logos
      58:41 - @detectormoe finding hidden treasures on the beach with his metal detector
      1:00:09 - The ASMR video trend of rolling glass bottles down steps to watch them break 
      1:02:12 - @ollybowman the shoulder injury guy
      1:03:50 - @chrissgriffin providing hard hitting quotes
      1:06:11 - FOOD & DRINKS
      1:06:28 - Greek Cuisine
      1:07:09 - A Pahhhsta vs. Paasta debate
      1:09:41 - Lindy's Root Beer Italian Ices
      1:10:34 - Driscoll's Sweetest Batch Blueberries
      1:12:42 - Arizona Fruit Snacks
      1:13:28 - Arnold Palmers
      1:13:47 - QUICK HITTERS
      1:14:24 - If you could be fluent in any language what would it be? 
      1:15:09 - If you could learn a new skill what would it be? 
      1:15:30 - If you could be any character from a TV show or Movie who would it be? 
      1:16:02 - If you could have dinner with anyone in the world who would it be and where? 
      1:17:17 - If you could only eat one dish for a month straight, what would it be? 
      1:18:30 - What's a personal habit or routine that has significantly improved your life? 
      1:19:16 - Is there a book that has significantly influenced your life and what was it? 
      1:19:35 - What's the most memorable sporting event you've ever attended?
      1:21:10 - What's a lesser known hobby or passion of yours? 
      1:21:40 -  What's one cultural phenomenon that you can't quite seem to understand?
      1:24:22 - LIFE TAKEAWAYS
      1:24:31 - The appearance of time speeding up as you get older
      1:31:45 - The impact positive energy and supportive people can have on your life
      1:34:37 - Shilajit and its benefits
      1:37:30 - Lululemon Slides

      1 hr 39 min
    • Ep. 8 - Alien Encounters, Profound Cartoons, Kosher Rappers & Self-Help For Our Monkey Minds | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 8 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss the habitual tendency to use sports as a distraction and the irrational emotional connections that fans have to specific athletes, a half-baked idea that tells you what your disposable household items are worth and another that reimagines the apparel shopping experience with an AI/VR twist, social creators who make their bones with niche content, the practice of grounding, how to stimulate our mental, physical and social each day, and being more mindful of the not-so-nice conversations we have with ourselves.

      The guys also put each other on to memorable shows they're watching (Platonic, American Gladiators, Midnight Gospel), the podcasts they've listened to recently (The Joe Rogan Experience with James Fox - Episode #1976, The Pomp Podcast with Daniel Kelly), the social creators and content that have captured their attention (@kylegordonisgreat, @travque, @chefreactions, @mreflow, @heykhan), the food and drinks they're consuming (old fashioned, dark 'n' stormy, Macallan, shrimp cocktail, french onion soup) and the poppin music and artists they're listening to (Mac DeMarco, Drugdealer, BLP Kosher).

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON SPOTIFY, APPLE & YOUTUBE!

      FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

      Instagram: instagram.com/theputonpod/

      TikTok: tiktok.com/@theputonpod

      YouTube: youtube.com/@theputonpod/videos

      Twitter: twitter.com/theputonpod

      TIMESTAMPS:

      0:00 - Derek turns 39 + you may have noticed our fancy sunglasses

      5:01 - Reflecting on sports as a distraction

      10:12 - Parallels between romantic relationships and ones sports fans have with their favorite athletes

      12:27 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS

      12:40 - An online platform idea to let you know what your shit is worth

      18:06 -  An AI virtual dressing room idea that makes shopping for clothes way more convenient

      21:35 - PODCASTS

      21:49 - James Fox talking all things aliens on The Joe Rogan Experience

      30:35 - Daniel Kelly on ways to increase your testosterone on The Pomp Podcast

      34:36 - SHOWS, FLICKS & CLIPS

      34:47 -  Platonic on Apple

      36:30 - American Gladiators 30 for 30 on ESPN

      40:23 - Midnight Gospel on Netflix

      43:40 - @kylegordonisgreat the hilarious old-timey character impersonator

      44:35 -  @travque the creator who turns down beautiful women regardless of their signs

      45:25 - @chefreactions the unapologetic cooking clip critic

      46:27 - @mreflow doling out AI education tips on Twitter

      47:17 - @heykhan providing the best AI tools for your everyday

      49:51 - Monkey mind TikTok trend

      50:41 - The ubiquity of Theo Von 

      52:19 - MUSIC

      52:31 - Mac DeMarco

      55:27 - Drugdealer

      58:16 - BLP Kosher

      1:00:59 - FOOD & DRINKS

      1:01:12 - Old Fashioneds, Macallans & shrimp cocktails

      1:06:26 - Dark 'N' Stormys, liquor 'n' ginger ale & French onion soups

      1:11:17 - LIFE TAKEAWAYS

      1:11:38 -  Being stimulated mentally, physically and socially on the daily

      1:15:13 - Delaying action when angry & acknowledging the harsh conversations we have with ourselves

      1 hr 21 min
    • Ep. 7 - New Relationship Energy, Social Swamp Puppies & The Struggle To Practice What You Preach | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 7 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss the excitement of having your sports team in the playoffs, Cal's new romantic development, ideas on how to better manage your text messages, humane inventions for navigating bug szn, giving country music a chance, being mindful of your mental health, and the power of being present. 

      The guys also put each other on to memorable shows they're watching (Dave, Imposters), the books they've read recently (The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth & Happiness by Eric Jorgensen), the social creators and content that have captured their attention (@fishingarrett, @zachking), and the memorable music and artists they're listening to (Morgan Wallen, Riff Raff).

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!


      FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:

      Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePutOnPod

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theputonpod/

      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theputonpod

      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePutOnPod/videos


      TIMESTAMPS:

      0:00 - Knicks & Oilers hope before the inevitable dashed dreams

      8:34 - Cal's officially off the market

      17:01 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS

      17:14 - A progressive bug disposal idea

      23:03 -  A text message management idea

      27:10 - SHOWS, FLICKS & CLIPS

      27:20 -  Dave on FX

      33:20 - Imposters on Netflix

      37:00 - BOOKS & ARTICLES

      37:09 - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

      42:15 - The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth & Happiness by Eric Jorgensen

      53:30 - SOCIAL CONTENT & CREATORS

      53:41 - @fishingarrett the Steve Irwin of the Everglades

      56:16 -  @zachking master editor

      58:39 - MUSIC

      58:58 - Morgan Wallen

      1:04:28 - Riff Raff

      1:10:51 - LIFE TAKEAWAYS

      1:11:08 -  The struggle to practice what you preach

      1:13:51 - Being mindful of your mental health

      1 hr 24 min
    • Ep. 6 - Quarter Life Crises, Half Slice Pizza Ideas & Full Life Studies On The Key To Health & Fulfillment | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 6 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss Abe Lincoln Autos, Bitcoin bets, work travel indulgences, New York slang, the satisfying nature of shredder and crusher machine videos, and whether UFOs are in fact aliens or just us checking in on ourselves from the future. 

      The guys also put each other on to memorable clips they're watching (Robert Waldinger -TED Talk: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest

      study on happiness, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio), social creators and content that have captured their attention (@mario0o0o0o0o0o, @posspantry, @buster, @susi.vidal,  @shreddervs, @ultimates05, @hpc_official), music and artists they're listening to (Pop
      Smoke, Gunna, Khruangbin), and the delicious food they've consumed (Ruffles All Dressed Chips, Trader Joes Patio Potato Chips, mochi).

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      And if you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, leave a glowing review & give us a 5 star rating while you're at it 😉

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      TIMESTAMPS:

      0:00 - Intro

      7:05 - Abe Lincoln Autographs

      9:30 - Steven Spielberg's UFO theory

      15:29 - HALF-BAKED IDEAS

      31:05 - SHOWS, FLICKS & CLIPS

      31:48 -  What Makes a Good Life: Lessons From The Longest Study on Happiness -  Robert Waldinger, TED Talk

      38:05 - Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio  /  The Bank Crisis

      45:22 - The case for Bitcoin

      52:45 - SOCIAL CONTENT & CREATORS

      53:00 -  The satisfying nature of shredder, crusher & hydraulic press videos (@shreddervs, @ultimates05, @hpc_official)

      55:04 -  Breaking down New York slang - @mario0o0o0o0o0o

      58:06 - Aussies trying American snacks - @posspantry 

      59:46 -  OnlyPans - @susi.vidal

      1:01:29 -  Green screen videos - @buster

      1:04:01 - MUSIC

      1:04:17 - Pop Smoke

      1:07:29 -  Gunna

      1:11:31 - Khruangbin

      1:15:07 - FOOD & DRINKS

      1:20:41 -  Leveraging Yelp pictures as a dinner order hack

      1:22:59 - LIFE TAKEAWAYS

      1:23:28 - Work travel indulgences

      1:25:53 - Genuine team building activities at work

      1:29:51 - Cal's quarter-life crisis

      1:33:08 - Derek on coaching his 8 year old's flag football team

      1 hr 39 min
    • Ep. 5 - The Average Guy Olympics, Finding Happiness In The Mundane & Winging It Through Life | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 5 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal discuss the appeal of pickleball, hotels catered to young people, endless quotes & snacks, situational beers, seductive content creators who are menaces to relationships & why everyone should stop caring about what other people think.

      The guys also put each other on to memorable music/artists they're listening to (Burna Boy, Black Star, Walter Wanderlay, Frankie Valle), an impactful blog post they've read (Taming the Mammoth: Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think by Tim Urban), notable movies and shows they've watched (You People, Outer Banks), the unique food they've consumed (affogato, Cara Cara orange, duck pancake) and social creators and content that have caught

      their attention (@brilliantlydumb, @diegodayy, @visualspirits). 

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      Follow us on social @theputonpod and if you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and give us a 5 star rating.

      1 hr 40 min
    • Ep. 4 - Chat GPT, Freaky T, Tradeoffs & Other Shit They Don't Tell You | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 4 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal talk tradeoffs in work and life, electric sports entrances, the culture of commuting, dating apps that involve your parents & other shit they don't tell you before you become an adult.

      The guys also put each other on to memorable music/artists they're listening to (TiaCorine, BigXthaPlug, RARE Family), impactful books & articles they've read (Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, "20 Entertaining Uses of ChatGPT You Never Knew Were Possible" by Mark Schaefer, "3 ChatGPT Extensions to Automate Your Life" by ThePyCoach) & social creators that have caught their attention (@goodboy.noah, @vookum, @mrbeast, @breadbasket303 - IG @breadbasketofficial - TT).

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to THEIR lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      Follow us on social @theputonpod and if you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and give us a 5 star rating.

      1 hr 21 min
    • Ep. 3 - Half-Baked Business Ideas, Self-Reflections & Rationales For Dying With Zero | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 3 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal get overly critical about their early podcasting performances, talk half-baked business ideas that may actually have some legs, get into Derek's obsession with panda videos, and discuss the positive effects of playing sports on their mental health.

      The guys also put each other on to an impactful podcast they've listened to (The Peter Attia Drive #237 with Bill Perkins), a memorable show they watched (Break Point), music they're listening to (Kungs - Never Going Home) & social creators that have caught their attention (@hoppyian0 & @callingourshot on TikTok).

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to their lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      1 hr 34 min
    • Ep. 2 - Genghis, Goggins, Ganja & Growth Mindsets for 2023 | The Put On Podcast

      On Episode 2 of The Put On Podcast, Derek and Cal reflect on their time off over the holiday break and personal & professional takeaways for the new year - then explore their best (half-baked) ideas and Derek's complicated (and half-baked) relationship with weed.

      The guys also put each other on to the most impactful books they've read recently (The 4-Hour Workweek + Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World), memorable shows they've watched (Take the Ball, Pass the Ball + Kaleidoscope), an album they both have on repeat (HEROES & VILLAINS), and some of the social trends (fake celebrity death announcements) and creators (David Goggins) that have garnered their attention.

      That's right, they're gonna put YOU on to all the best things that are bringing value to their lives. So tune in to learn, grow and enjoy the mf'in show!

      1 hr 10 min

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    The Put On Podcast combines culture, curiosity & personal development by putting YOU on to the best things in life so that you can live your best life!