• EP9: Jon and Scott Review the Front 9 with Ron Corning
    Nov 26 2024

    From the Playground to the Foreground
    EP9: Jon and Scott Review the Front 9 with Ron Corning

    We moved playgrounds—the week our guest decided not to show! Luckily for Jon and Scott, our producer Ron Corning knows a thing or two about podcasting (and moving to Texas and Zsa Zsa Gabor). The trio touches on a wide range of topics—from bar mitzvahs to handwriting to what it is, exactly, that makes a Texan a Texan.

    To keep up with Ron Corning, follow him on Instagram.

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    47 mins
  • EP8: Jon Switches Seats, Scott Designs Stationary, and Chad Pinson Warms Hearts
    Oct 25 2024

    From the Playground to the Foreground
    "EP8: Jon Switches Seats, Scott Designs Stationary, and Chad Pinson Warms Hearts"

    In this episode, Jon and Scott try out a new seating arrangement. But both bring props! They’re joined this week by guest Chad Pinson—the CEO and Managing Partner of Carr, Riggs & Ingram (a top 25, nationally-ranked accounting & advisory firm). Chad joins the guys for a conversation on cryptocurrency, daylight savings time, and the experience of caring for a son who's undergone a heart transplant.

    For more info about Chad and his work, visit https://www.criadv.com or https://www.instagram.com/criadvisors/

    For more information about organ donation in Texas, visit DonateLifeTexas.org

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    39 mins
  • EP7: Jon Loves the Library, Scott Could Probably Start a Fire, and Charlie Caulkins Auctions Art
    Oct 7 2024

    From the Playground to the Foreground
    EP7: Jon Loves the Library, Scott Could Probably Start a Fire, and Charlie Caulkins Auctions Art

    In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss the Cowboys, Boy Scouts, and the differences between real estate and art. They’re joined this week by guest Charlie Caulkins—a Vice President at Sotheby's, whose Dallas office she heads up.

    For more info about Charlie and her work, visit https://www.sothebys.com/en/about/team/charlie-adamski-caulkins.

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    36 mins
  • EP6: Jon Had Breakfast, Scott Got a Belt, and Sam Eppler is Running for Congress
    Aug 29 2024

    From the Playground to the Foreground
    EP6: Jon Had Breakfast, Scott Got a Belt, and Sam Eppler is Running for Congress

    In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss being celebrated, disagree on the definition of "inertia," and decide that doing anything at a high level is hard. They’re joined this week by guest Sam Eppler—a 28-year-old Dallasite whose list of accomplishments includes being the youngest principal in all of Dallas ISD. (Not to mention he's currently campaigning to represent TX-24 in Congress.)

    For more info about Sam's campaign (and to find his social accounts), visit https://sameppler.com

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    49 mins
  • EP5: Scott Tries to Park, Jon Stands Corrected, and Ken Malcolmson Talks All Things Dallas
    Aug 14 2024


    EP5: Scott Tries to Park, Jon Stands Corrected, and Ken Malcolmson Talks All Things Dallas

    In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss the importance of civic engagement, the greatness of the Katy Rail, and the cost of garage parking. They're joined this week by guest Ken Malcolmson—the CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce who discusses his impressive career, mid-life mindset shift, and contagious love for the city of Dallas.

    Ken's LinkedIn
    The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce

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    53 mins
  • EP4: Scott Sabotages a Gym, Jon Gets a Trophy, and Jennifer Young Talks Work-Life Balance
    Jul 31 2024

    From the Playground to the Foreground
    EP4: Scott Sabotages a Gym, Jon Gets a Trophy, and Jennifer Young Talks Work-Life Balance

    In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss work-life balance, the hidden gem of Dallas real estate, and gym equipment larceny. They’re joined this week by guest Jennifer Young—a Louisiana-born Dallasite who’s learned to balance being a wife and mom with being Sales Leader at Ebby Halliday's North Dallas office.

    Besides spousal bed-making agreements, the trio unpacks the value of community and the notion of legacy. And Scott and Jennifer reminisce on Snowmageddon.

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    34 mins
  • Learning from Uber, the importance of mentorship, and paying the second tuition
    Jul 17 2024

    In this episode, we invited SMU basketball standout Jarrey Foster to join the conversation.

    We discuss how Jon and Jarrey developed a unique and trusted friendship. We dive into how and why Jon and Scott love to mentor people. Through the conversation we learn that mentors can play a pivotal role at any point and both parties in that relationship can find tremendous benefits.

    Jarrey explains how he is navigating his transition from a man in sport to the next chapter. He calls out that he knows what is most critical is to keep moving forward. Sitting idle does not serve us well and Jarrey shares his advice to others as they navigate transition. The episode concludes with a very strong observation from Jon about the change in game speed at the different higher levels of basketball and makes a parallel to high functioners.

    This is a great conversation that will inspire you to consider the role of mentorship in your own life and how it can add value.

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    46 mins
  • A conversation about change and the benefit and concept of necessary suffering
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, our guest is our longtime friend Brent Beasley and together we tackle the concept of change and how he has handled change throughout his life. From his career to his personal life, Brent joins the show to discuss with us his perspective.

    You will hear a great book recommendation, how and why Brent went from clergy to a leader in the education sector, and why we call him the bruiser. The conversation tackles challenges in education today, how hard it is to transition from being a man at the center of the stage to one who likes to play behind the scenes to get things done, and the concept of necessary suffering and what it has meant to him.

    We share a few great memories of our years from K-12 and our assessments of we have changed over many years but staying close and keeping up through the journey. This conversation will have you thinking about how you view change and might even spark a conversation with those in your circles about how they deal with change in their everyday lives.

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    48 mins