If you could tell the world just one thing, what would it be? And, what impact might it have? This week, Nick explores that idea through the music of The Beatles and shows that you reap what you sow. (Spoiler alert?) Also, Brett goes straight to the source for some wisdom that we all need to hear. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. * * *   WTSdigs NICK: This Is America, Childish Gambino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY BRETT: Caliphate podcast https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/podcasts/caliphate-isis-rukmini-callimachi.html   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes   Find us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke. Also Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreWTSand Twitter: @exploreWTS.   This was originally released on May 8, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, What Are You Telling The World? (Message). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

How To Be Better

72: Message

This 48 Hour Challenge is going to be classic. Literally.   But what is classic? How do we define it? Is there a Classic version of you? And if so, what can the Classic You teach the Current You? Once again, we gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and made a show in 48 hours. And we think the results are, well … Delicious and Refreshing. Good to the Last Drop. Like Ice Cold Sunshine. (See what we're doing here?)   Plus, some new WTSdigs. One inspired by adulthood, and the other by childhood.   Have a WTS and a Smile. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. * * *   WTSdigs Brett: Allbirds Wool Runners (and Indoor Shoes!) https://www.allbirds.com/products/mens-wool-runners Nick: Movers.   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes   Find us on Pocket Casts here:http://pca.st/smoke. AlsoGoogle Play,Spotify,Stitcher,Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co. Connect with the show on Facebook:www.facebook.com/exploreWTSand Twitter:@exploreWTS.   This was originally released on April 24, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Refresh Yourself (Classic). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

71: Classic

Integrity is defined as “a state of being whole and undivided”. It is a simple concept, and yet at times, living it can be some of the hardest work we will ever do.   This week we hear from Matthew Schueller about an important journey in his life - it’s his journey to integrity. We know that it’s a story with themes that can resonate with everyone and we can’t wait for you to hear Matthew’s words and apply their lessons to your life.   Plus Nick & Brett come together for a new WTS segment, or maybe just to banter about late night tv and musicals. We’ll let you decide. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUESTS Matthew Schueller Website: www.matthewschuellerphotography.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEzpZObez51nBnI6E1TQRwg Instagram:www.instagram.com/matthewschueller Twitter: https://twitter.com/booshoe37   * * *   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes   Find us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke. Also Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreWTSand Twitter: @exploreWTS. This was originally released on April 10, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Whole In One (Integrity) w/ Matthew Schueller. Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

70: Integrity

Expression is the process of taking something from a spark of an idea through to existence. And, while there can be moments in that process that are truly amazing, it can also run us through the ringer - several times over.   So, what is required of us to press our expression out into this world? Is want enough or does it require something more?   This week we are paying it forward through an exploring on expression and the story of two artists.   Plus a quartet of new WTSdigs from Brett & Nick   Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUESTS   Chad Murphy (aka Lord Birthday) Website: www.lordbirthday.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lord_birthday Check out Lord Birthday’s new book, How to Appear Normal at Social Events: And Other Essential Wisdom   * * * WTSdigs Brett: Chompers podcast: https://www.gimletmedia.com/chompers Found/Tonight, Ben Platt & Lin-Manuel Miranda: https://atlantic.lnk.to/FoundTonightlt   Nick: Wireless Phone Charging Netflix’s Most Extraordinary Homes and Grand Designs (available on Netflix)   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes   Find us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke. Also Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreWTSand Twitter: @exploreWTS.   This was originally released on March 20, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Go Let It Out (Expression) w/ Lord Birthday. Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

69: Expression

We’ve all had a time or two (... or three…) where we’ve shared a secret that wasn’t ours and it comes back to his us square in the face. Sometimes, before you even think about it, you’ve let something slip out of your mouth and immediately cringe - just wishing you could jump into a 15-second time machine so you can pull those words back into your mouth where they belong. We’ve all been on the other side of it, too - where our trust in someone else has been eroded because of their inability to keep our secrets. You’d think we would learn this lesson early on and just mind our own business. Why is it so easy and so tempting to share secrets? This week on Where There’s Smoke, we hear from a couple new voices! Kristen and Theresa are going to share a few of their own stories, offer a little research, and lean on some of Brene Brown’s teachings to help all of us dig around into our secrets and stories. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST HOSTS Kristen McMullen https://www.instagram.com/kristen_sarah_/ Theresa Ward https://twitter.com/thefieryfeather https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr59cFzFoEU   * * *   WTSdigs Kristen: Local ‘mom and pop’ ethnic food markets. Get on Google and go discover! Theresa: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes   Find us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke. Also Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreWTSand Twitter: @exploreWTS.   This was originally released on March 6, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Straight from the Source (Secrets). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

68: Secrets

The 48 Hour Challenge is back! We gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and ended up with “self-acceptance”. From there, our challenge was to research, write, and record a brand new episode in 48 hours straight (including sleep). Did we do it? Well, give it a listen and find out.   Along the way we talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and author & speaker Lisa Jakub. Both of whom help us to understand why self-acceptance can be challenging, what the rewards of doing the work are, and most importantly what are some tangible things you can put in practice today to get back to a life of more self-acceptance and less critical self-consciousness.   Plus, a new WTSdigs, where Nick also provides a musical solution. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. GUESTS   Lisa Jakub Website: www.lisajakub.net Social Media: www.twitter.com/Lisa_Jakub www.facebook.com/LisaJakub108/ www.instagram.com/lisajakub108/   Check out Lisa’s next book, Not Just Me, out this week!   Dr Lisa Firestone www.drlisafirestone.com/ www.psychalive.org www.glendon.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlisafirestone *** WTSdigs Brett: MOVIE: Band Aid Nick: SONG: I Smile by Kirk Franklin   This was originally released on Feb 20, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, How You Are Who You Are (Self-Acceptance). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

67: Self-Acceptance

Jim Cuddy has been making music with Greg Keilor for 40 years. For the last 34 of those years, they have made up the songwriting duo for one of Canada’s most beloved and best-selling bands, Blue Rodeo. Brett sits down with Jim to talk about that partnership along with the challenges and benefits of a long standing collaboration. We explore what collaboration is and how it has been crucial to human evolution. And through the lens of Jim Cuddy’s latest album, Constellation, we see how collaboration not only has the ability to bring us together, but also to support us in times when we are torn apart.   Plus, Brett looks to find confirmation of an old event and Nick joins in to provide an update on their fasts from social media and cable news, respectively. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Jim Cuddy Websites: www.jimcuddy.com/ www.bluerodeo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimCuddy/ https://twitter.com/BlueRodeo Facebook: www.facebook.com/jimcuddyband/ www.facebook.com/BlueRodeo Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimcuddyofficial/ www.instagram.com/bluerodeoofficial   Get a copy of Jim Cuddy’s new album, Constellation   * * *   This was originally released on February 6, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Lost Together (Collaboration). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

66: Collaboration

In the 1976 movie Network, upon being prompted by news anchor Howard Beale, people in cities all over the USA get up, open their windows, and yell, “I’m mad as hell as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!”. It is now 2018 and people still seem mad as hell - only now, instead of yelling out our windows, we have the internet to amplify our rage.   Recently, there has been a lot of conversation about outrage on the internet and the impact of the internet on everything from our relationships to our democracy to our psyches. This week we join that conversation. We take a step back and explore the impact of the internet and social media on both our society and each of us individually? In the end, Brett and Nick ask themselves what they want to do differently moving forward and they provide the opportunity for listeners to ask themselves that question as well. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. * * * #WTSdigs Nick: The Good Place on NBC Brett: Lovesick on Netflix   This was originally released on January 23, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, We’re Mad As Hell and We’re Not Going to Tweet It Anymore! (Complicity). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

65: Complicity

What would it take for this to be your best year ever?   That said, what is a year? Is it the days between January 1st and December 31st? Or is it any 12 month span of time? And does it even matter?   Are cassette tapes coming back? Could Nick rock Steve Harvey’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve outfit? And why is it essential to recognize the difference between knowing and doing?   We will answer these questions - or we’ll at least ask them - as we tackle the topic of goals, and look to help you make this “your best year ever”. (Whatever that means to you.)   Joining us on this journey is author and speaker Michael Hyatt, whose new book is appropriately called Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals So buckle in, grab a noisemaker, and let’s set some goals! * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Michael Hyatt Website: michaelhyatt.com Lead to Win Podcast: www.michaelhyatt.com/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelhyatt Get a copy of Michael’s book, Your Best Year Ever, here. * * * #WTSdigs Nick: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend & Nintendo Switch Brett: SISTERS’ Wait Don’t Wait and Tom Adams’ Silence   Listen to Brett’s A Few Favs from 2017 playlist.   This was originally released on January 9, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Best. Year. Ever. (Goals). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

64: Goals

What does it mean to explore in a world where everything’s been found? That’s the question posed to Brett by Bassam Tarazi - author, entrepreneur, adventurer, and friend of the show. Bassam participated in The Mongol Rally which is plugged as “the greatest motoring adventure on the planet” - a 10,000 mile intercontinental car rally, from London England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He shares his experiences with that extreme form of exploration with Brett and, together, they work on trying to understand both what exploration is and why it might be important. Then, Brett shares a dream he had. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Bassam Tarazi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bassamtarazi/ Website: https://www.bassam.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bassamtarazi   Pre-order a copy Bassam’s latest book- available on January 9, 2018. * * * #WTSdigs Brett: Halt and Catch Fire Nick: Alex French Guy Cooking   This was originally released on December 5, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Eat Be Move (Exploration). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

63: Exploration

We’ve heard it countless times before: “Beautiful minds inspire others,” “Time to inspire,”, “Get out there and inspire people”, or simply “Be inspiring.” But, despite all of what the people and posters hanging on office walls say about inpiring others, rarely does anyone tell you how to do that. How do you inspire others? Communication is a linchpin in our society. It enables us to form connections, influence decisions, and inspire change. How effectively we communicate comes largely down to our ability to engage and inspire others.   Chris Atkinson speaks, writes, and trains on the subject of engagement. His book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences, has been praised as one of the most complete and actionable guides on communication and engagement. Chris joins Brett in this episode, as we explore confidence, inspiration, and the importance of sharing your story. In addition, Brett & Nick have a question for you and a brand new #WTSdigs. * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Chris Atkinson LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisatkinson Websites: www.chris-atkinson.co.uk& www.strategicleaders.com   Get yourself a copy of Chris’ latest book, How To Engage And Inspire Audiences at www.corporate-energy-book.com. * * * #WTSdigs Brett: Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond – Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton, now on Netflix Nick: Nathan For You   This was originally released on November 21, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, How to Inspire (Engagement). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

62: Engagement

We are getting tragically hip this week with a story about a band, a country (Canada), and all the people in it. But, this episode is really about everyone, everywhere. So, regardless of who you are, where you live, and what listen to - there is a message here for you. Just listen and see. Plus a #WTSbumps. And the announcement of WTS contest - with prizes and everything! Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Josh Mitchell   Check out the documentary Long Time Running, streaming globally (excluding Canada) on Netflix (starting Nov 12, 2017) and on CraveTV in Canada. * * *   #WTSbumps Willful Founder and CEO, Kevin Oulds, shares the Toronto-based company’s mission to make sure every Canadian adult has a will. Willful uses technology to provide simplified end-of-life planning. Willful makes getting your affairs in order affordable, convenient, and easy. Learn more at www.willful.co.   This was originally released on November 7, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Ahead by a Century (Our Life): Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip. Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.  

61: Our Life

Halloween is coming up and that means Halloween movies and TV specials! To celebrate, Nick explores one of the earliest and most famous Halloween specials - It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An often overlooked element in that show is the fact that Linus must be sincere in order for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. But, what does it mean to be sincere? Is it the kind of thing that we can create or should we just fake it ‘til we make it? Brett & Nick branch out from the Great Pumpkin to discuss sincerity in a variety of situations - from late night talk shows to a friendly neighbor. Also, we’ve got a brand new addition of #WTSDigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. * * *   #WTSdigs Brett: Jamila Woods - Heavn Nick: Mr. Rogers accepts a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Theresa: Videodrome (Atlanta)and Alfred Hitchcock films (Rebecca)   Nick's Bonus #WTSDig: The Chris Gethard Show Dumpster Episode ("No Man's Trash")   This was originally released on October 17, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Just The Way You Are (Sincerity). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

60: Sincerity

Have you ever heard of The Golden Rule? If you have, you may realize that while it sounds nice, it has a pretty significant flaw in it. In this episode, we expose that flaw and go on an exploration to try and fix it. We are joined in this journey by author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Gretchen Rubin. Her new book, The Four Tendencies, provides us with a personality framework we can apply to better understand ourselves and others. In addition, we have an Explorer of the Week from Germany and a brand new #WTSdigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST: Gretchen Rubin Twitter: @GretchenRubin Instagram: @GretchenRubin Facebook: facebook.com/GretchenRubin Website: GretchenRubin.com   Check out Gretchen’s latest book, The Four Tendencies: gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro, and take The Four Tendencies quiz at: gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/take-the-quiz   * * * WTSdigs Brett: Miley Cyrus, Younger Now Dylan: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson Nick: Cuphead(video game) & American Vandal (Mockumentary on Netflix)   This was originally released on October 3, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Knowing Me, Knowing You (Understanding). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

59: Understanding

It’s easy to see that the world has a lot of problems right now. But as the saying goes, slightly paraphrased, ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing’. And we don’t feel that anyone who listens to this show is interested in doing nothing. So, in our first show of Season 4, we decided to tackle that little question: How do we change the world? Or at least make a significant dent in it. This episode takes a journey from a ‘70s rock anthem through to one of 2017’s biggest blockbuster movies. We are joined on this journey by author & innovator Nilofer Merchant. Her new book, The Power of Onlyness, serves as a guide for this episode.   “Onlyness” is a term coined by Nilofer that describes an economic phenomena happening right now that asks how we will create value and solve the problems facing our world today. The answer to this question is centers on each one of us and our ability to bring our unique ideas to fruition. All of this PLUS a quick recap of Where There’s Smoke 2.0, a new segment that puts the spotlight on our listeners endeavors, and a new member of the team joins in for #WTSdigs. Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   GUEST Nilofer Merchant Twitter: @Nilofer Website: www.nilofermerchant.com   Check out Nilofer’s latest book, The Power of Onlyness: Make Your Wild Ideas Mighty Enough To Dent The World: http://nilofermerchant.com/library/the-power-of-onlyness/   * * *   #WTSbumps Author Kevin Tumlinson www.kevintumlinson.com And The Wordslinger Podcast: www.kevintumlinson.com/podcast   #WTSdigs Kristen: Little Free Library Nick: The Great British Baking Show on Netflix   This was originally released on September 9, 2017 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, Let’s Dent The World (Onlyness). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE. 

58: Onlyness

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