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The Scott Townsend Show

Conversations, perspectives, and insight from some of the brightest minds, facilitated by everyone"s friend, Scott Townsend

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52:58

Reading Rituals, Great Books, And Grit

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/12/22

Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...

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7:05

#247 Rules of Engagement: Stop Checking My Analytics

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/12/15

Send us a text Support the show I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 Resources and Links -------------------------------------------- My contact info: LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qwe Twitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQa Facebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItO Instagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWl Send me a text: 918-397-0327 Executive Prod...

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32:38

#246 Angie Jordan - Seeing the World Through the Art...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/12/08

Send us a text Likeness isn’t luck—it’s design. On this episode, I sit down with live digital caricature artist Angie Jordan to explore how she turns a trade show aisle into a packed crowd and a stream of branded keepsakes. Angie breaks down the math behind caricature—allocating space to the biggest feature, exaggerating for clarity, and composing faces that are often more recognizable than a photo. She shares how she teaches kids with her “30-box” method, reads silhouettes at a hundred feet,...

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45:23

#245 Jacquelyn LaMar Berney - You Don’t Need To Chase...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/12/02

Send us a text In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show, I reconnect with longtime friend and marketing leader Jacquelyn LaMar Berney, President of VI Marketing and Branding in Oklahoma City. Jacquelyn—an accomplished marketer, community leader, and trustee for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art—joins me for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about authenticity, personal branding, and the strange new world of LinkedIn advice. Jacquelyn and I unpack a recent post she wrote that began with...

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27:35

#244 Max Skinner - Naked Skydives, Serious Causes,...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/11/24

Send us a text In this episode, I visit with Max Skinner, Senior Manager of Community Development for Movember. Men’s health needs more than awareness—it needs action people can see, measure, and join. Max and I explore how a global mustache movement has evolved into a U.S.-anchored engine for impact, funding programs that tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and the growing crisis of men’s mental health and suicide prevention. We dive into Mind Moves, Movember’s mental-wellness program...

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18:27

#243 Follow Creators, Not Crowds. My Response To...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/11/20

Send us a text Jake Frew's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@JakeFrew Jake Frew's Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/c/JakeFrew What would you choose if YouTube hid views and subscriber counts—hype or your own taste? I respond to Jake Frew's Patreon post about YouTube Metrics and Airline etiquette. I discuss a world without public metrics and trace how that shift might bring us back to trust, storytelling, and the simple power of word of mouth. From the Mona Lisa’s ...

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41:11

#242 Gen Alpha Vibes: No Cap w/ Sam McCullough

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/11/10

Send us a text Join me as I sit down with Sam McCullough from OneHope.com to explore the world of Gen Alpha—kids who’ve never known a life without screens. We dive into the real sources of influence shaping their decisions, from social media feeds and AI to mental health pressures, and discuss how parents and leaders can guide them toward grounded faith. In this episode, we cover: Who Gen Alpha is and what it means to be a digital nativeHow AI, tech habits, and screen time shape trust and per...

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8:50

#241 Breaking The Quiet: Rewriting The Rules Of Manhood

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/11/06

Send us a text A mustache can start a conversation, but the real goal is changing the rules men grew up with. This episode digs into Movember as a catalyst for men’s mental health, exploring why so many guys carry stress, anxiety, and depression in silence and what it takes to make sharing feel safe. We talk candidly about the phrases that shape boys—man up, boys don’t cry—and how those scripts follow men into adulthood, where vulnerability can feel like breaking the code. I share a simple r...

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47:55

#240 Wrenches, Mics, And The Blue Collar Wave with...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text We trace how a dining table mic turned into a focused blue-collar podcast and why showing up beats having perfect gear. We dig into trade careers, union vs non-union nuance, and the real time cost of making a quality show while life and work keep moving. • origins of a three-host shop-floor show • evolving into interviews, leadership, and growth • audience focus on hands-on workers and learners • time cost of editing and tools that help • consistency over perfection and analyt...

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6:30

#239 I juggle six books at once—and here’s why it works

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/10/12

Send us a text We share a six-book reading stack and explain why switching between genres—biography, classic epic, mystery, gothic, and marketing—makes ideas stick. We show how fast first reads, slow second reads, and simple note-taking turn reading into a useful habit. • six-book list from Lucas to Homer to Hopkins • how the chapter-by-chapter “buffet” system works • why second reads deepen insight and recall • Daniel Pink’s note-taking approach we use https://youtu.be/vhZ6QAYlA_g?si=...

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6:34

#238 Why Opening A Bottle Of Louisiana Hot Sauce...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/10/03

Send us a text We celebrate the clean, bold flavor of Louisiana hot sauce and call out the frustrating plastic seal that slows breakfast to a crawl. We share a simple packaging fix and ask listeners to send their worst “who designed this?” examples for future features. • brief history of Louisiana hot sauce and its simple recipe • the protective seal problem and why it fails users • a practical design tweak using a bold perforation stripe • other packaging pain points ac...

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50:08

#237 OSU's Mike Gundy: Time To Pass The Torch?

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/09/09

Send us a text Ben and Scott discuss whether it's time for Mike Gundy to step down as Oklahoma State's head football coach after the team's devastating loss to Oregon. • Gundy transformed OSU from an afterthought into a nationally respected program with 15 Top 25 finishes • Last season was Gundy's worst as head coach with only three wins • The Oregon game exposed fundamental issues with coaching, discipline, and player development • OSU's performance compared to Oklahoma shows a significant ...

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6:30

#236 Review of "Theo Of Golden" by Allen Levi

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/08/24

Send us a text Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries come when we venture beyond our usual preferences. Having just finished "Theo of Golden," by Allen Levi. a book far removed from my typical action-packed thrillers, I found myself profoundly moved in unexpected ways. When Eric Rostad, host of Books of Titans podcast and a friend whose literary judgment I trust implicitly, recommended this book, I took notice despite my hesitation. Where Brad Thor novels offer adrenaline and espionage, ...

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3:25

#235 7,500 Downloads and Counting: A Podcasting Journey

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/08/20

Send us a text We're celebrating a major milestone on the podcast with our 7,500th download after five years and 234 episodes. This achievement represents the longest project I've ever committed to outside of my professional career. • Most new podcasts don't make it beyond 7 episodes • The conversations with guests and their stories have been the driving force behind the show's longevity • Sharing these insights with listeners has brought tremendous joy to the podcasting process • This miles...

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6:47

#234 Learning Through Looking Back: How Reflection...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/08/14

Support the show I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 ► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOT The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 Resources and Links -------------------------------------------- My contact info: LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qwe Twitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQa Facebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItO Instagram...

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4:12

#233 Narcissists Want the Crown, Leaders Grow the...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/08/14

Leadership isn't about pursuing titles but developing others to reach their potential. Our conversation explores how leadership perspectives evolve from seeking positions to focusing on creating meaningful impact and building capable teams. • Shifting from wanting leadership positions to prioritizing good work and social influence • How leadership positions naturally attract narcissistic personalities • The distinction between self-serving leaders and those who develop others • John Maxwell'...

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12:42

#233 Leadership Is Influence Part 2 w/Draven Hope &...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/07/30

Leadership is fundamentally about influence and returning more value than the resources invested. Our views on leadership evolve over time, often shifting from purely analytical approaches to recognizing the crucial importance of emotional connections. • Leadership defined as the ability to influence others toward fulfilling the company's mission • Effective leaders connect organizational goals to individual roles • Leaders have a moral obligation to understand and support employees' career ...

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71:09

#231 The Power of Influence: Decoding Effective...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/06/28

Leadership is about influence and aligning people to goals while serving them empathetically and helping them develop to reach their full potential. • Leadership develops through experience, just like learning to walk—you fall down, get up, and improve as long as you're paying attention • The ability to influence is the essence of leadership, which can be wielded ethically or unethically • Emotional resonance is more compelling than facts alone when trying to lead and influence others • One-...

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43:40

#230 Reframing Influence: Beyond Instagram and...

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/06/18

Support the show ► Subscribe to The Scott Townsend Show YouTube channel --- https://bit.ly/3iV8sOT The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 Resources and Links -------------------------------------------- My contact info: LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qwe Twitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQa Facebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItO Instagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWl Send me a text: 918-397-0327 Executive Producer: Ben Townsend Creative Consultant: Matthew Blue Townsend Shot w...

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56:17

#229 The Emotional Cost of Clutter w/ Ben Townsend

The Scott Townsend Show ·

2025/06/13

We explore the emotional and mental challenges of decluttering during life transitions and how our attachment to possessions can hold us back from moving forward. • Moving reveals the overwhelming accumulation of possessions that often go unused for years • The emotional challenge of parting with items tied to significant memories and life events • How digital alternatives can preserve memories while reducing physical clutter • The mental clarity and reduced anxiety that comes from simplifie...

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