Backyard Therapy

Dr. Caleb Lack, PhD joins me to talk about:The ability to be skeptical without being devoid of empathy;  exceeding your own expertise;  the importance of saying “I don't know”; being approachable as a professor; giving honest, thoughtful advice; teaching styles; imposter syndrome, continual self-improvement, creating lasting change through engaging learning styles; learning how to think critically; fostering intellectual freedom and creativity in unconventional places; growing up as an avid reader; staying connected to your roots while also evolving;  deriving part of one's moral development through stories and fictional characters; storytelling as a means of transferring information; being open to changing one's mind; cultivating the mindset to improve things for others; aspirations to be a professor; specializing in PTSD and OCD; Exposure and Response Prevention therapy; being approached to write a critical thinking book; developing research skills over time; engaging in civil discourse with differing opinions; the skepticism movement; science communication; and tips for battling misinformation.TIMECODES 22:10 Developing his teaching style46:15 #1 Patty Lack (Mother)59:20 Deciding to specialize in OCD1:10:23 His book — Critical Thinking, Science, and Pseudoscience: Why You Can't Trust Your Brain1:13:56 #2 Dr. Eric Storch (Colleague/friend)1:32:57 #3 Scott Lilienfeld (Psychologist, author)1:36:45 #4 Carl Sagan (Astronomer, science communicator)Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with anyone who may find it interesting. Keep up with the show and engage with us on Instagram --  @GFTDMEDiA

A friend, colleague, and overall good guy in my life -- Ryan Drake (DJ, OKC comedy scene, renaissance man of entertainment) -- stops by for a mega-packed episode where we go over the following:The wisdom in cliches, early adoption of social media and diving in on networking, how hard it is to tell who will stay in your life vs. those that move on, connecting thoughts to action when it comes to creative and professional ambition, the importance of being vulnerable and open minded to receiving help, how to cultivate friendships in adulthood, outgrowing relationships and how vital reciprocity is, overextending yourself socially, the value of disagreement, how exciting it is to catch a “star” early in their career, self-deprecation in humor, the role of intelligence with humor, the highs and lows of being in an entertainment scene, how improv comedy can be empowering, working through depression and life transitions, imposter syndrome, weight loss, positive self-worth, the impact of sleep, comparing yourself to peers, the insatiable nature of progress, counterfactual thinking, mindfulness, people who are naturally charismatic, early podcasting days, friends growing into good parents, and some quick recommendations.TIME CODES15:45 An introduction to Ryan's impact on me   41:00 #1 Donald Glover50:30 #2 Mark Hoppus59:00 #3 Tina Fey1:06:00 Origins of being a comedian1:27:35 Transitioning into DJing and hosting events1:43:25 #4 Allie Fleischfresser (friend)2:17:50 #5 Allan PellegrinPlease subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with anyone who may find it interesting. Keep up with the show and engage with us on Instagram --  @GFTDMEDiA

Today's micropod focuses on leadership and what characteristics might contribute to being a good leader. Recent examples included from Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jason Sudeikis while drawing from a quote from Viktor Frankl to explore the ideas further.Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation. 

A brief episode where I try to articulate my thoughts on what is helping me work through the anxiety and fears surrounding big life changes (moving, career, etc.) on the horizon. Reach out on IG: @GFTDMEDiA to submit topics, questions, suggestions, or if you want to come on and have a conversation. 

My good friend, Courtney Blevins stops by to talk about: Being self-taught musically, moving somewhere that you know nobody, paying dues, what goes into a good work ethic, being true to your word, not letting your ego get in the way of progress, performing in front of your idol, the importance of practice and structure in developing a creative routine, how inspiration can come from anywhere, what goes into a successful relationship, working through conflict when one tends to avoid confrontation, how the self has evolved and maintained over the last decade, the value of knowing your role in a given situation, what we pick up from our parents, making friends when you're older, being there for the people in your life, self-discipline, resiliency, what you would you do for free, and so much more.TIMECODES:1:20 How I know Blev and how he inspires me14:50 #1: Blev's partner, Amber.22:45 #2 KAAN (artist)28:30 #3 Josh Sallee (artist)34:15 #4 Jesse McDermott (artist)50:00 what goes into a successful relationship1:04:05 #5 Austin Garner (relative)1:16:25 #6 Travis Grooms (friend)1:24:35 #7 Baylor Thomas (friend)Please subscribe, rate, and share this podcast with anyone who may find it interesting.Keep up with the show and engage with us on Instagram --  @GFTDMEDiA

The guys got together a while ago, and a lot has happened since then. This is a moment in time before many more great ones ahead.  Overdue intro, updates + new pod announcement12:20:00 Ryan’s boxing career19:00 Parent Sleep vs Vaccinated Sleep23:00 Panera Bread Coffeextravaganza27:00 Who ya gonna call? Union busters! 33:30 Deep dive into the FOMO, friction, and learning curve associated with adopting NFTs, Crypto, & collectables in 202147:00 The most valuable/nostalgic collectibles we’ve come across and the buy/sell mentality with Gamestop58:00 What are your sleep vibes?1:04:00 Sonic Seltzer and Pedicure Season on the horizon1:11:00 Game show experience***NEW PODCAST ON THIS CHANNEL COMING SOON**The Expanded Self will be a series of one-on-one interviews between myself (Gray) and people who I consider inspirational, influential, motivational, or pivotal in my life at some point or another.  Stay tuned to this feed for more information, and thanks to everyone that has stayed with us this far. As always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by @GFTD__MEDiA 

Welcome back to the simulation. It's 2021, we are alive, well, and feeling hopeful. The guys catch up on what to look forward to and enjoy this year and then blame YouTube for everything. ------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------0:40 Is this thing on?2:53 Studio Ghibli gets Ryan6:20 Dan sells us on Soul11:45 One word to describe 2021 so far & Corny Dad Story21:06 Music during quarantine28:25 YouTube sucks (Recommendation: The Rabbit Hole podcast)40:16 Jack Dorsey, the role of Tech CEOs, & consistency50:15 "The Driver’s License" and streaming records As always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by @GFTD__MEDiA

The guys get together before the holidays to celebrate the holidays by talking about the holidays. It's about as merry as it gets as we dive into what the hell we were thinking about that Santa guy.------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------0:40:00 WCW, WWE, & The Lil Wayne Dilemma07:30 Pre-Streaming Era of Music = Steroids Era of Baseball14:08 Media lost to the annals of nothingness21:25 Favorite holiday gifts50 Disc CD ChangerMegazordWhite RangerGolf clubs with tequila bottle in bagFurbies, Tamagotchis, & Digimon 25:20 The Santa Secret29:00 DAN’S PICKS RETURNS36:50 Listener Questions (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@Gmail.com)Would you rather someone call or text after not speaking for some time?What movie/show best describes where you are in life right now?What source of stress would you remove without any negative repercussions?What is a good alternative to money for currency?If you could implement one habit immediately, what would it be? 1:00:00 Resiliency to boredom1:06:00 Ryan deprives his senses (repeatedly) and lives to tell the tale As always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by @GFTD__MEDiA

------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------0:40 Gray learns more about The Bachelor4:15 Disney+ news and TV Talk14:00 Listener Questions: (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)What was your almost name?What is something that easy for others but difficult for you? 21:00 Tangent about faith & growing up in Oklahoma 41:00 Backyard Therapy Trivia Test of Neocortical Fortitude As always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by @GFTD__MEDiA

Purely anecdotal, but highly specific claims of the most formative figures and pieces of pop culture throughout our lives.------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------00:40 What sort of implications do the disgust mechanisms humans have for how we treat others?6:10 Non-superstars we would switch lives with15:35 Debating the price to be on the receiving end of a professional punch, tackle, etc. 18:50 What media deserves remakes/reboots/sequels and which ones don’t23:24 Most formative pieces of pop culture when we were growing up pt. I (e.g., Final Destination, The Daily Show, & Beastie Boys)33:00 Quick story about Thanksgiving from Dan36:40 Most formative pieces of pop culture when we were growing up pt. II (e.g., Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, American Idol, & Happy Meals)1:01:15 Ryan has an announcement before some quick video game talk1:08:40 Listener Questions (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)What would you do differently growing up with the knowledge you have now?Who are your lifelines for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?What is your death row meal? As always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by GFTD MEDiA

------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------:40 We’re proud of Ryan for being so busy7:10 Tangent on TV and monoculture. Many recommendations ensue28:50 Archiving yourself... How do YOU  do it?32:00 Dan’s Picks37:10 Listener Questions: (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)Choosing left or right in a dark tunnelFacing fearsWhat’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?Is there genuine altruism or is it always selfish?What two accessories would come with the action figure of yourself?1:18:55 The Devil Went Down to Lubbock featuring Bailee's first pod appearanceAs always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IGProduced by GFTD MEDiA

------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------00:00 Brief Election reaction9:12 Mortal Cameo Combat28:00 Halftime 44:29 Watch Ted Lasso45:58 DAN'S PICKS47:55 A real "Whiskey Situation"52:56 Listener Questions (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)What's something that everyone loves but you think is overrated?What is on your Bucket List?1:05:41 Tangents on Running & MeditationAs always, special thanks to the 3 B's Find us on IG 

------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------0:00 First encounters with the media4:20 Early phases and dark corners of the internetEbaumsworld, GameFAQs, Animorphs, Goosebumps, & E-Feds 16:40 Which artist from the Blog Era would have been more successful in the Streaming Era?24:24 Listener Questions: (submit: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)Most useless body part?What holidays should we have?What’s your entrance theme song? 36:06 Dan’s Picks (Hell Yeah)40:04 Gear Grind: Blaming 2020As always, special thanks to the 3 B's ** Connect with us on Instagram **

 ------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE 5 *'s & SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS------------------------------------------------00:57 Ryan is officially a #TaosMouse1:58 Zombie Apocalypse Squad DRAFT23:23 Homework:DTF (Amazon Documentary)TED Talk (Simon Sinek: “Start with why”)Tangents on ethical consumerism, what authentic redemption entails, and The Sopranos 56: 20 What made us feel old this week1:12:04 *DEBUTING* Dan’s Picks1:03:31 Listener Questions (EMAIL: BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com)Top 3 Favorite Halloween costumesBest gift someone brought you from their vacationFavorite animated characters 1:18:10 Homework AssignmentsAs always, special thanks to the 3 B's 

Please subscribe to this podcast, rate, and share with your friends.:40 Stoopsaritas3:45 Tangent on irrational fears, Vanderpump Rules, hazing, and forgetting15:01 Ironically remembering concussions23:16 Listener QuestionsWhat are you most reliable for?Embarrassing childhood moments with Daniel Sewer and Max ThomasYour Butterfly Effect moment 33:4538:45 A heavy dose of nostalgia and introspectionEmail thoughts, suggestions, questions, concerns to BackyardTherapyPod@gmail.com or connect on InstagramAs always, special thanks to the 3 B's (Bay, Bailee, Blev).

1:30 We kick this thing off thanks to Ryan’s mom 8:15 IG and Twitter as a metric for fame 15:10 Power Couple Throne: A-Rod x J-Lo vs. Jay-Z x Beyonce??? 16:30 Listener Questions: Gray x Ryan- Most necessary item to restart civilization- Dumb kid stuff (23:20) 25:30 Ryan found a dead body 30:43 How Well Do You Know Your Podcast Partner?1:00:02 Homework Reassignment inspired by Sam Presti 1:02:06 The ugly, bad, and slightly good parts of modern advertisements Want your pod, song, or any other audio to sound extra crispy, hold the  mayo? Hit up @SeeBlev... he can even make the perfect theme song for you, like ours.Unofficially brought to you by Bob Stoops Tequila AKA Rock N Roll Tequila. 

1:11 Does Ryan miss comedy?5:37 Light conspiracies that hurt nobody:- Made Up Days (e.g., National Cookie Day)- Mattress King Monopoly (17:51)21:33 Which of your friends knows how they would murder someone and how would you avoid them?29:11 Lizard Brain Boys36:19 Back to Hypothetical Heroism42:27 Listener Questions- guessing passwords48:20 The Fall of Pen Pals and Halloween at the Zoo52:30 Homework: My Neighbor Totoro1:01:50 Fluctuating relationship with Social Media1:16:50 Selling out is Sicko1:19:37 Listener Questions to close it out- Comfort go-to’s- Dinner for Schmucks interests1:26:00 Homework Assignmentsvery slight audio issues will be  corrected  next episode.