Best Cal Company Podcasts (2026)

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Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins 57:13

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Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. We kicked off 2025 with a guest most podcast enthusiasts probably hav…

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196: An Epilogue to Pearl Harbor with Steve Twomey 59:50

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With the December 1941 surprise attack on the US naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, our story has officially come to the United States’ entry into the Second World War. Professor Jackson told that story in episode 194, and in 193 we covered the long buildup to the war with Japan; yet, the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of those moments of history wh…

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F It! We'll Do It Live! 1:39:16

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"Oh no. Plum has broken containment." The boys try something new! It's a live show recorded during the second half of the Cornell game, and going late into the night. It's 50% podcast, 50% live react, 50% stream of consciousness rambling. I mean, it's got live Social Media questions and Off Grand River and everything! Join us next week⁠ on Twitter…

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Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova 1:03:10

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Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes. We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but …

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Izzo & Kampe Sitting in a Tree... 1:52:49

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Tom takes the guys down to LCA for our annual tilt against Oakland. Meanwhile, Fitz is filling out his coaching staff, to various degrees of fanfare. Then we talk about about Christmas, Jonesy almost cries, and we take your Twitter questions. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube a…

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Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat 1:30:38

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Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you. A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you’re really going t…

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A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year 2:37

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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you. But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly. This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtf…

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195: Holiday Special IX: Chanukah in Warsaw & Christmas in Washington, D.C. 37:25

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“This year very few Hanukkah candles were lit.” / “This is a strange Christmas Eve.” This is the story of 1941’s wartime holiday season. It’s difficult to conjure up a more miserable picture than the Warsaw Ghetto, but Jewish residents are doing their best to stay close to their faith in spite of the dismal circumstances. In a sermon that draws par…

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Scottie Scheffler Player of the Year | Rory McIlroy Snub | Landman Season 2 | Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie 1:22:29

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Scottie Scheffler Player of the Year | Rory McIlroy Snub | Landman Season 2 | Die Hard Christmas On the show we chat through Scottie Scheffler winning another Player of the Year award. This comes as a bit of a shock this year given the years that Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy had on the course. We chat through the Player of the Year award. We al…

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Cal Arnold: From Plane Crash to Purpose—Building a Life Worth Living 1:17:02

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EP 675: Cal Arnold Alright, so this episode is one I’ve been looking forward to for a while. Cal Arnold is the real deal—a guy who’s built an incredible business, survived a plane crash that should’ve killed him, and came out the other side with a perspective that’ll make you rethink everything. We dive deep into entrepreneurship, the trades, build…

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Episode 9: 600+ Doctors Petition Cal-OSHA to Ban Artificial Stone 10:05

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Podcast: From Dust to Verdict Host: James Nevin, Partner at Brayton Purcell LLP In this timely, urgent episode, host James Nevin reports on breaking developments from the December 18, 2025 Cal-OSHA Standards Board hearing, where the Western Occupational and Environmental Medicine Association (WOEMA) formally petitioned for an immediate ban on artif…

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Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox 1:07:31

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Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn’t sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningfu…

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Road Conference Win & Moore! 1:48:29

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A tricky win on the road in conference is a win none the less! Also, there's traction on the football coaching positions, including an old fan favorite coming home. Oh, and there's goings ons with the Detroit media. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spar…

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$401,000,000 Poverty Program 2:06:19

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Daaaaaaaamn! It wasn't a great week in sports outcomes, but it was a spectacular week in sports fundraising. We chat about the donation, basketball, hockey, and our new official football coach. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story 51:08

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Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now. Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. Wh…

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TЯIBE Chat with Charlie and EJ on Bourbon, Company Origin Story, Everything Golf & More 1:09:13

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TЯIBE Chat with Charlie and EJ on Bourbon, Company Origin Story, Favorite Golf Courses & More. We had a blast chatting about how TЯIBE was founded and the journey to make the company what it is today. On the show we sip cocktails and bourbon while we talk through the company and everything golf. Grab some of your favorite beverage, sip along and li…

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194: Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 1:03:23

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“Man your battle stations! This is no sh*t!” This is the story of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It’s 7:55 on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. 183 Japanese aircraft descend on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Sailors awaken to a nightmare as “Battleship Row” becomes a graveyard, hundreds of US planes are destroyed withou…

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A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton 53:19

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What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience. Before Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school dropout scooping her ice cream creations at a farmers market in Ohio. …

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G’bye Jonathan. H’llo Fat Patzgerick! 1:40:51

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And so, Jonathan (L) Smith Part Two: Electric Boogaloo is officially over. The dawn of a new era of Spartan Football is upon us. But, it looks oddly familiar. And not that bright? Fortunately, hoops trounced North Carolina. Remember that? We break it all down, then DO NOT take your social media questions. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spar…

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The Company I Have Been Secretly Building the Last 3 Years 50:33

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EP 674 Founding a New Tech Company Alright, welcome to the show. This is a special episode—dawn of a new era, if you will. We’re doing something a little different today. I’m sitting at the table in our new podcast studio with my co-founders, and we’re finally pulling back the curtain on a project we’ve been working on in secret for almost three ye…

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We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed 1:54:15

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Another week, another loss for this football team. A team who has the potential to go winless in he Big Ten for the first time since 1958 (and that season had a tie). Fortunately Tom Izzo and the women's soccer team are here to save us. We break it all down, then take your social media questions. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod a…

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The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge 56:55

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Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably wasn’t on your list - but it’s time to put it there. Garry Ridge - an Australian who brought his charm and curiosity across the Pacific - joined WD-4…

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193: The Empire of the Rising Sun: Military Imperialism in Japan (1853–1941) 1:03:38

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“To be perfectly frank, the ways you and I look at the Chinese are fundamentally different. You seem to think of them as human, but I see them as pigs.” This is the origin story of the Empire of the Rising Sun. After an uninvited visit from one Commodore Matthew Perry and his four black ships, Japan opens its doors to the wider world, ending seven …

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From Cubicle to Mountains: Creating a Lifestyle Business That Funds Your Passion 1:02:38

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EP 673: Adam Callinan From Cubicle to Mountains What’s up everyone! This week I sat down with Adam Callinan, entrepreneur and founder of Bottle Keeper (which sold over $60 million worth of product), and now the creator of Pentane, a tech platform for e-commerce brands. Adam and I dive deep into what it really takes to build a business that gives yo…

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Episode 8: When Good People are Tricked by Bad Companies 14:30

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Episode 8 - When Good People Are Tricked by Bad Companies In this episode of From Dust to Verdict, host James Nevin, a partner at Brayton Purcell LLP, delves into the alarming rise of accelerated silicosis among artificial stone countertop fabrication workers. Episode 8, titled "When Good People Are Tricked by Bad Companies," focuses on California …

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Misery Loves Company & Plum's Mustache 1:54:18

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Football continues to death spiral with yet another conference loss to a team without a coach and NCAA sanctions to boot. And if things couldn't get worse, Plum has a facial hair mishap. Ack! Fortunately it was a good week for hockey, basketball, and soccer. We break it all down, then take your social media questions. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter…

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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman 58:07

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What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort? Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxious People, and the beloved Beartown series, has spent his career writing about the quiet power of ordinary people. But in his real life, he learned …

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Landman Season 2 Preview | Taylor Sheridan Peacock Predictions | RSM Classic Preview | Billy Bob Thornton Fast Food Binge Preferences 1:08:15

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Landman Season 2 Preview | Taylor Sheridan Peacock Predictions | RSM Classic Preview | Billy Bob Thornton Fast Food Binge Preferences On the show this week we are talking all about Landman Season 2. Opening scene was outstanding. What do we think about the setup for this season? Is Taylor Sheridan moving to NBC Peacock from CBS Paramount for $1 Bil…

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Izzo > Cal 2:02:10

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It was a good weekend in East Lansing, with the ice hockey team beating up on #3 Penn State, and beating the Razorbacks in Breslin. Oh, and no football to spoil the mood. We break it all down, then take your social media questions. Join us next week⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://y…

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Cal's Ohio Trip | Ben Griffin Wins Again | Tarantino Films Ranked | Butterfield Bermuda Preview 1:16:39

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Cal's Ohio Trip | Ben Griffin Wins Again | Tarantino Films Ranked | Butterfield Bermuda PreviewBirdies and Bourbon chats Cals' recent trip to Ohio. We chat through his bar travels in Dayton and Cincinnati. We get into Ben Griffin's new victory, his 2025 season and predictions for 2026. How did his season compare to Scottie Scheffler. Speaking of Sc…

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The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard 1:04:53

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If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in. That’s exactly how Matthew Broussard approaches comedy - and everything else. A stan…

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192: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein: The American Revolution and WWII 57:46

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Professor Greg Jackson sits down with legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his co-producer Sarah Botstein to discuss their newest film series, The American Revolution plus a conversation about their 2007 WWII series, The War. Ken and Sarah’s latest endeavor about the American War for Independence has been in production for nearly a decade,…

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Super-Herd Mayhem: Inside a 55-Yard Elk Fight w/ Dallas Hemeyer 58:05

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EP 672: Dallas Hemeyer In this episode, international hunting videographer Dallas Hemeyer returns to share how a simple camera transformed his life—from filming local Utah hunts to jet-setting across the globe for epic adventures in Africa, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond. Dallas dives into the power of networking, saying “yes” to risky leaps, and bu…

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The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team 1:12:07

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I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, who quietly built it into reality. Over five decades, Bob has grown a humble Midwestern manufacturing company into …

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Try Hard Awards 1:47:53

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Another winnable game lost. We talk about the match and the program. Then take your social media questions. Time is a flat circle. Join us next week ⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod

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Bonus: Eleanor Roosevelt "Over Our Coffee Cups" 7:19

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Today Professor Jackson tells the story of Eleanor Roosevelt’s “Over Our Coffee Cups” weekly radio show. Starting in the fall of 1941, the First Lady took to the airwaves with this cafe-style program to provide information and comfort as the nation began mobilizing for war. This short story is an example of the extras you can get as an HTDS premium…

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Best Golf Halloween Costumes 2025 | Taylor Sheridan Signs with NBC | DJ Re-signs with LIV Golf | Sponsor Exemptions Good for Golf? 53:37

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Best Golf Halloween Costumes 2025 | Taylor Sheridan Signs with NBC | DJ Re-signs with LIV Golf | Sponsor Exemptions Good for Golf? Birdies & Bourbon chats best halloween costumes for 2025. We came up with a Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis with a green jacket, leprechaun theme and CBS microphone. If Rory does sign and move over to LIV Golf in 2026,…

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Shovels, Snow, and Solo Elk: Surviving Late-Season Hell 54:37

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EP 672: Tyler Turco Man, if you’re anything like me, that bittersweet sting of archery season wrapping up hits hard—like, one minute you’re deep in the timber chasing bugles, and the next you’re eyeing the rifle rack, wondering where the hell the summer went. That’s exactly where we kick off this episode of The Rich Outdoors with my buddy Tyler Tur…

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Good bye J-Smith 1:55:56

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The team is now 0-5 in the Big Ten, and losing in all aspects of the game. What is there to do? The boys talk about the game, the program, and the way forward. And they take your Social Media questions. Join us next week ⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod…

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Tommy Fleetwood on Fire | Bank of Utah Champ Preview | Black Rabbit Review | Heat 2 Chatter 1:08:20

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Tommy Fleetwood on Fire | Bank of Utah Champ Preview | Black Rabbit Review | Heat 2 ChatterBirdies & Bourbon chats Bank of Utah Championship. Tommy Fleetwood takes home another victory. How will he shape up for 2026 majors? What to expect from Rory in 2026? We chat through the Bank of Utah Championship at Black Desert. Can we see Max Homa get a vic…