Weekly Boost

Weekly Boost

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Weekly Boost episodes

  • 12. Meet the Parents; Part 1

    This week we welcome Ben's dad to the podcast. Joe is currently an electrical inspector for a city in Wisconsin. He's a master of many trades and arguably a human Shazam machine. Over the next few weeks we'll incorporate your hosts' parents to get to know us a little better. We talk about hobbies, work ethic, and more in this fun one! Keep listening and sharing!

    1 hr 9 min
  • 11. Girls Takeover

    This week, females invade with appearances from Caitie and Laurissa, two more alums from Ripon. Caitie is working in Human Resources, Laurissa is working in behavioral therapy. We talk about their relationship and their time at Ripon, among other things. Near the end, Caitie leads a segment to get to know your hosts a little better. Enjoy and remember to keep sharing us if you like what you hear!

    1 hr 8 min
  • 10. Mike Liambas, hockey, and woodworking

    Today, our guest is a Canadian professional hockey player that has spent time with numerous teams. He's played for the Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks, Milwaukee Admirals, Iowa Wild, Rockford Ice Hogs, and San Diego Gulls among other teams. He's a father, an entrepreneur and has a pretty unique story and path to the NHL. In this episode, Mike Liambas gives a glimpse into his life, lessons learned, and other meaningful words to incorporate into your mentality.

    Check out Mike on social media @mliambas and make sure to follow his business @nomadic_designs for some really cool, Canadian crafted charcuterie boards, cribbage boards, butcher block, and more!

    Thanks for all the love and keep sharing our pod!

     

    44 min
  • 9. Deja Blue and 5-year plans

    This week Austin and Ben handle the tough questions like  "Which brand of water is superior?" We briefly recap the Presidential debate and talk about some newer features on Spotify. We also mention our 5-year plans and the ambiguity of the future.  Follow us on Goodreads for more book recommendations! Check out the books I added on Goodreads! Ben's:  https://www.goodreads.com/friend/i?invite_token=ODNmYWYwYjUtNDlhZS00ZGI4LWEyM2YtY2U5MmFhMzM4MzQ5 Austin's: https://www.goodreads.com/friend/i?feature=friend-invite-url&invite_token=ZjRlODMwZjktN2U3Ni00NzQwLTkwOTUtN2YxNDg5YjRkMzNk

    52 min
  • 8. Dilemmas and Documentaries
    This week, we fill you in on some of the documentaries we've watched most recently. With no guest, we get a chance to give our perspectives on some of the issues in society while providing virtually no solution. On a positive note, there is no discussion surrounding baseball or our college experiences. We hope you enjoy and welcome any debate!
    37 min
  • 7. Pikachu and Pakistan: Fun and Games with Michael
    For lucky number 7 we have the amateur magician, Rubix's cube enthusiast, and ping pong legend, Michael Barnes on the show. Michael was a staple in the Ripon College baseball battery for four years and is now a graduate assistant coach. We talk about reading, baseball (again), and Michael takes over the show in the second half. Play along as we test our geographic and Pokémon knowledge in this version of "Who's that Pokémon?" Thanks for the support as we continue this venture!
    45 min
  • #6. Mercedes or Benz? featuring Drew and Josh

    For the first time since the Weekly Boost's inception, we have "in-studio" guests. We welcome Drew Slade and Josh Oswald to the show. Drew is currently a Sales Representative for a steel distributor and another Ripon College alum. He also coaches high school football and baseball. Josh is a graduate student and Security Operations Associate for a financial group and has also dabbled in coaching. We reminisce, talk football, and discuss some deep Would You Rather questions. Stick around and enjoy a glimpse into our college experience and hopefully a few laughs. We appreciate the love and support!

    1 hr 12 min
  • #5. Book Club
    Back to the basics for this week on Weekly Boost. With classes beginning and busy schedules all around, no guest joins us this week as we just sit down and discuss recent books, the 1918-1919 flu pandemic, and reflect a little on our progress as a podcast thus far. Also, we give you a sneak peak into what to anticipate for Episode 6, which should be a fun one. So, enjoy and reach out on social media for feedback, support, topics, and potential guest appearances!
    44 min
  • #4. PVD and the Roast of Austin

    This week, we have a marathon for you guys. We welcome Patrick Van Daalwyk to the pod, an English teacher and basketball coach at a high school in Wisconsin. He is an alumnus of Ripon College where he played baseball as well as coaching following graduation. A very cerebral coach (like we talk about), he introduced us to some useful tools that can relate to life as well as sports. Most of the first half relates the complexities of life to the baseball diamond, but after all the jargon and reminiscing, there's a lot of quality content. We also roast Austin, but all in good fun, we promise. We really hope you enjoy and be sure to spread the word!

    1 hr 37 min
  • #3. Jon Kilmer and the Big Boy

    This week, we welcome Jon Kilmer to the pod. Kilmer is a music and video producer working with a variety of artists including mike (formerly Mike Stud), 44 phantom, Huey Mack, among others. He has produced a feature film that released in 2018 and is currently working on his latest film. He co-hosts the "YNK: you know what I mean?" podcast with mike and it features a wide variety of guests in the music, sports, entertainment, and other industries. Kilmer fills us in on his projects, life advice, and dealing with negativity. After the interview, Austin and Ben recap the week and talk a bit about the Padres' phenom. This was a lot of fun, and if you haven't listened to an episode yet, this is the one to listen to. You can find Jon Kilmer on social media @jonkilmer. Hope you enjoy!

    41 min

About Weekly Boost

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Weekly discussions surrounding a vast array of interests hosted by Ben and Austin. A place for organic discussions, curious minds, and a few laughs along the way.