From the Hat: a PONDcast

On this episode of From the Hat, our guest is musician, composer, and free spirit, Dallas Gaines.  Dallas has been making music for most of his adult life.  Come on in, have a seat, and enjoy the soothing sounds  and ideas that Dallas has to share.   Check him out on the YouTubes at www.youtube.com/@pigasusinflight4800If you would like to buy a copy of Oceanic Boundlessness, reach out to Dallas atdallasgaines@protonmail.com"Ad Astra Per Alia Porci” - "To the stars on the wings of a pig.”Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Harvest festivals have been around for millennia. Communities have been gathering to celebrate their bounty and enjoy gathering with others before they hunker down for the winter.  Sometimes we get lost thinking it's about pilgrims and native tribes in 1621. President Lincoln brought it back to the three core purposes: Gratitude, Unity, and their positive influence and support to endure hard times.

Welcome to Season 2 of From the Hat!  We are starting this season off with a very special guest: Judy Pond.  Judy is a teacher, clothing designer, wilderness survivalist expert, mother of eight, wife of 50 yrs, folk dancer, world traveler, grandmother to many, and friend to more.  Most importantly, to me, she is my mother, mentor, and hero.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

We made it!!  Episode 50!  In this Season 1 finale, we talk about the culminating ideas of how to live life on earth.  Our guest for this episode is the most quoted person in the history of this podcast.  She had taught me so much about living life, seeing others, and unabashed authenticity:  my better half, Sarah Pond.  You can check out Sarah and her special effects makeup on the Instagrams at www.instagram.com/stache.of.bones/Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Fixers of the world, untie!  Sometimes fixing a problem will not solve it.  How relinquishing control can empower others.Our Featured Guest for this episode is Maryann Larkin.  Maryann is one of the most authentic, service minded, and thoughtful people I know.  I've learned so much from her over the many years that I have had the pleasure to know her.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Why do we crave the creepy, hunt the haunted, and focus on the frightening?  Welcome to From the Hat's Halloween episode!  Can you handle the horror?We'd like to welcome The Cosmerenaut, Steven Pond, as our featured guest for this episode.   Steven is an actor, content creator, media personality, director, amateur philosopher, and lover of all things Brandon Sanderson.  Check him out on all the medias: https://linktr.ee/ReadAndFindOutSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything!  THIS IS 42!  In this episode we explore the universes of Douglas Adams.  Our featured guests for this episode are two amazing gentlemen.  Jon Liu and Aaron Pond.  Jon is an incredible human, tenor, photographer, and movie junkie.  Aaron has degrees in Astro physics, Business, and Education, and possibly the smartest person I know.   With guests with the diversity of backgrounds that they bring to the party, you're going to want to hear where this goes!  Don't forget your bath towel.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Children's books, Storytelling, Watercolors, Cars, and Family:  Life's necessities. Our featured guest for this episode is author & illustrator, Amy Montana Hitchcock.  Amy is an incredible storyteller, author, artist, and poet.  We talk about what got her into painting, her creative process, and the inspiration for her stories.   Check out her books on AmazonHere are the links to her audiobooks on Audible and iTunes, narrated by Ryan Pond (that's me)Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Accordions & ATM's, Ice Cream in Winter, and challenging conventions.   Our Featured Guests for this episode is John Burggraaf.  John is an I.T. whiz, proud parent, accordion player, and a walker in the shoes of others.   John is kind man, with a lot to say.  He looks at the world and situations from a variety of perspectives.  His desire to understand others is incomparable.   Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Where do you come from?  Why does it matter?  How does this knowledge help you where you're going?Our featured guest for this episode is Iese Wilson.  Iese is a community builder, an advocate and ally, a musician, a leader, and friend.  As long as I've known him, I've been impressed with his kindness, thoughtfulness, and sincerity.  You can keep up with him on the Instagrams @iesewithaniSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Forty-Four!  44! Cuarenta y cuatro!  сорок четыре!This episode has three of my closest friends:  Shane, Blake, & Paul.  The adventures we have had are innumerable and the bonds forged are unbreakable.  If you like food and hamburgers or have a belly button, you'll want to listen in.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Volatile Geopolitical Relations, Rideshare Liabilities, Donuts, and Space Colonization... Yeah, it's all here, and more!There are people in this world that you need to get to know.  Our Featured Guest for this episode is one of those people.  Husband, Father, Musician, Lawyer, Culinary Trailblazer, and Seeker of truth. Scott is one of the kindest, genuine, thoughtful people that I know, and it is a pleasure to have him on this episode.  You're gonna learn a lot from him.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Motorcycle Gangs, Hitchhiking across the galaxy, Rock Bands, Donny Osmond, and Santa Claus.  It's all here.  This is episode 41!   Our Featured Guest for this episode is Richie Angel.  Richie is a prosecutor, musician, movie director, writer, philosopher, and ultra nerd.  You're interested in a specific topic? There's a good chance he knows something about it!  You're gonna want to listen to this!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

This episode has nothing to do with... well, very little to do with, the 40th President of the United States.  It does, however, talk about roller derby, having the wind in your hair, and getting up when you fall.  Our Featured Guest for this week's episode is Regan.  She is my second daughter and has been looking forward to being on From The Hat for some time now.  I am excited to have her on the show and share her energy, free spirit, and wisdom.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Jean jackets, second-hand coffins, starting fires, and "knowing what your problem is."  We talk about these and more, this week on From The Hat! Our Featured Guest is Rachel Noble.  Rachel has lived a life that is "outside of the box."  She forges her own path and marches to the beat of her own drum.  She's also pretty handy with a chainsaw.  We talk about pretty much everything.  You're gonna want to listen!Support and follow Rachel on the world wide webiverse:Etsy: Strawberry Meatballs Apparel (Super cool Rocker Kidswear) Instagram: @Strawberrymeatballs_apparelSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Do you know what the new 988 number is?  You will after listening to this episode.  Listen in and learn how you may better empower yourself and those around you.  You can become  limitless!In this episode, our Featured Guest is mental health therapist, personal trainer, and veteran, Nathan Pond.  Nathan comes to us with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insights.   Check out his website and social medias:www.xlr8therapy.comFacebook.com/xlr8therapyInstagram: @xlr8therapySubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

 Our Featured Guest for this episode is Lisa Rosborough Simons.  Lisa is a wealth of experience and knowledge:  from cooking, creativity, literature, and sports.  There are few things that she can't do.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Do you have blind-spots in your ability to understand someone or something? We talk about how you can overcome them in the episode.Our Featured Guest for this Episode is Randolf Scott.  Randolf is husband, father, soccer aficionado, and gentleman.  He is one of the friendliest people I know and someone you want to get to know better.    Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

What does of box of mac and cheese, a tube of toothpaste, and totaling dad's car, have to do with each other?  Listen to this episode to find out.  You'll be grateful you did!!On this week's episode of From the Hat, our featured guest is Stephen Larson.  Stephen is great friend with a background of everything.  A jack-of-all-trades:  Sports fan, IT whiz, Coach, and Trumpet player, etc, etc, and etc...   Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

What does kidnapping, power chords, and riding a bike cross-country have to do with each other?  Find out in this week's episodeOur Featured Guest for the week is Rachel Brown, the Metal Soprano:  Wife, mother, versatile vocalist, and crime buff.  She makes all these work together in an amazing package!  Subscribe to her YouTube Channel.  Watch, listen, and give feedback.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Sometimes the dead end is to let you know that the other path is the one.Here is a little peek into some of the events that have shaped my perceptions and ways of thinking.  It hasn't gone according to plan... It's been even better!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Life brings us many changes.  Some of them we like, others... not so much.   On this episode, our special guest is the person who, by her very existence, changed my world for the better.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Welcomed to Episode 31!  What is happening in the world around us!  There are a lot of crazy things going on!  Lost pets, Cinderella skates, and bank robbers... We talk about them all, and more!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Episode 30!  We made it! Thank you for listening. On this week's episode we have a raw, unedited conversation with Steven Pond about how to become the person you've always wanted to be!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

What can you do to change your world in 10 minutes a day?  In this week's episode, our featured guest is Ryan Davis: audio visual guru, musician, Baja 1000 race finisher, Pisten Bully and Landcruiser enthusiast, ultra marathon runner, funny man, and kind-hearted soul.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

Sometimes you come across a text, story, or song that resonates with you on a core level.  This week on From the Hat, Ryan shares such a story: A story of promises made, identities forgotten, purposes remembered, and promises kept.  This story will inspire you; and hopefully, help you remember that you, too, are destined for greatness!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you!  Let us know your thoughts at ryanpondVOA@gmail.com

How can a simple change in perspective bring you greater joy and satisfaction in your life today?  We talk about this, and more, with our guest.  Sit back, listen in, and maybe you'll learn something about yourself.Our Featured Guest for this episode is Andrew Moser.  Andrew is one of the kindest people I know and as a new husband and father, he is anxiously learning new lessons every day.   He has a refreshingly fresh perspective on life, and is constantly striving to improve himself and the world around him.  You'll want to listen to what he has to say.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Why do we call a turkey a turkey?  How can rabbit holes be filled with light instead of dark places?  We address these and so much more in this episode with my dad, Dr. Marden Pond.Dr. Pond is an Emmy Award winning composer, arranger, conductor, producer, author, and educator.  He is the author of books and articles on music theory, digital & electronic music, music pedagogy, music education, jazz improvisation, music for theatrical dance, & music in the home.  Check out his YouTube page  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

See what the time-traveling man in the matrix has to say about solitude and happiness.   In this episode of From The Hat, we have a very special guest... Dr. Marden Pond.  Dr. Pond is an Emmy Award winning composer, arranger, conductor, producer, author, and educator.  He is the author of books and articles on music theory, digital & electronic music, music pedagogy, music education, jazz improvisation, music for theatrical dance, & music in the home.  Check out his YouTube page  He also happens to be....my dad!   I have spent innumerable hours sitting in the studio of my father, talking about anything and everything that came to mind.   This episode is thousands of hours in the making and one that i have been looking forward to for a long time!   Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

The Greenroom was empty... maybe we need to get better snacks.  In this episode, Nelson Mandela gives the quote to start the ideas flowing.  Listen in, maybe you'll learn something.  (I know I did)Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Do you like stories???  We do!  Let's find out how stories from the past can help us shape our present and future.  In this episode we get to hear Hans Christen Andersen's classic tale, "The Emperor's New Suit"  and (hopefully) learn a little about pride, vanity, and looking too much for the approval of others.  Bring in the kids and the young at heart.  It's story time! Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

What does a life lived to impress others get you...?  We discover that and more in this continuation of The Walken Dead.Our Featured Guest for this episode is,  Clara Hurtado Lee.  Clara is a wife and mother; a classically trained soprano; an advocate for wellness; a private voice instructor; a lover of nature; and a globe-trotter.  Her warm and brilliant soprano voice and skilled dramatic interpretations shine in recordings and on opera, oratorio, recital, and musical theater stages.   Follow Clara on Instagram @ClaraHurtadoLeeSoprano and her website www.ClaraHurtadoLee.comSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

We tap into the wisdom of Christopher Walken in the episode of From the Hat.  Our Featured Guest for this episode is,  Clara Hurtado Lee.  Clara is a wife and mother; a classically trained soprano; an advocate for wellness; a private voice instructor; a lover of nature; and a globe-trotter.  Her warm and brilliant soprano voice and skilled dramatic interpretations shine in recordings and on opera, oratorio, recital, and musical theater stages.   Follow Clara on Instagram @ClaraHurtadoLeeSoprano and her website www.ClaraHurtadoLee.comSubscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

How does taking care of your lawn and taking care of your emotional well being relate?  Find out, in this episode of From The Hat!Our Featured Guest for this episode is the Pest and Lawn Ginja. The Ginja is known all over the intermountain west for homecare and lawn videos.  He is one that people go to for information  and knowledge on how to care for their lawn.  He has been featured on numerous news programs and has thousands of followers and millions of views on his YouTube Channel: youtube.com/pestandlawnginjaOn our show today, Ginja is sharing with us golden nuggets of wisdom gleaned from years of  experience in life.  Listen in, you may learn something!Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOAWe want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

How could could using your turn signals help your relationships?  Also, find out how if we all started using our turn signals, our guest, Terry, may be able to get a motorcycle!  In this Part 2 of Increasing Your Boundaries, the discussion continues From the Hat!Our featured guest for this episode is Terry Brown.Terry Brown is a man of the people!   With a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology, he is a student of humanity.  He is passionate about being of service and lifting communities.When not spending time with his wife, the woman of his dreams, or his three children, you will find him at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences endowing its patrons with formidable fun facts, or helping in the community to have a home library with the organization Wake Up and Read.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOA We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

How could being more intentional about the boundaries you create bring more fulfillment, security, and support?  We discuss it in this episode of From the Hat!Our featured guest for this episode is Terry Brown.Terry Brown is a man of the people!   With a Masters Degree in Forensic Psychology, he is a student of humanity.  He is passionate about being of service and lifting communities.When not spending time with his wife, the woman of his dreams, or his three children, you will find him at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences endowing its patrons with formidable fun facts, or helping in the community to have a home library with the organization Wake Up and Read.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOA  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Are heroes born or made?  Who are your heroes and why?Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOA  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

How do you express the inexpressible?  How do you say something that has no meaningful way to be said?  It may be difficult, but we are still going to try in this episode.  "What are we going to get From the Hat today?"Our featured guest for this episode is Benjamin King.Ben is a family man. He and his wife Cheryl are joyfully (and often exhaustively) raising 8 magnificent children in Orem, Utah. In 2018 he founded the non-profit charity Blue Petal Foundation (www.bluepetalfoundation.org), which is dedicated to strengthening society by helping individuals learn and embody a distinct ideology called The Way of All Life – the way of sustainably enjoying happiness, peace, harmony and health. It's through this that he serves as a certified Medical Qigong practitioner and hypnotherapist, as well as Qigong instructor. Previously, Benjamin spent a few years helping professionals learning how to develop relationships of trust for personal and professional growth. In 2009 he graduate from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Acting, which ironically concluded his 14 years in the performing arts.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOA  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

Learning how you let your fears set your limits, and how to live limitless!The featured guest for today's episode in Nate Drew; Producer, Composer, World Record hopeful, Chef.  A true Renaissance man!  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on  all the social medias: https://linktr.ee/RyanPondVOA  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! 

What can we learn about people and history from myths, legends, and folklore?  In this episode we present multiple accounts of a mysterious event in history.  What do you think happened?Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

One of my favorite quotes as a kid was from Grover, on "Follow that Bird."  He said, "Don't forget to breathe!  In and out!"Learn how to use the past to  chart your course for a successful present and future... all while remembering to breathe.The featured guest for this continuing episode is Stephanie Haddock.  Stephanie is a wife, mother, and educator.  I hope you'll enjoy her wisdom as much as I do!Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

Take a breath.  You've got this!!  Learn how to use the past to  chart your course for a successful present and future.  The featured guest for this episode is Stephanie Haddock.  Stephanie is a wife, mother, and educator.  I hope you'll enjoy her wisdom as much as I do!Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

In this 3rd and final part of Ears to Listen, we discuss the value of differing points of view, honest communication, and how to disagree without being disagreeable. Matt is a long time friend, based in Utah, a Father, Writer, Musician, Podcaster, and Youth Speaker.  He has one cat and considerable ADHD.  Matt is an avid Utah Jazz fan and you can hear more of him at The SciFi Podcast and the website https://thescifipodcast.com/Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

Do you have a hard time focussing?  Yeah, me too.  Come peek behind the curtain while Matt and I discuss Movies, Word meanings and origins, and more!Matt is a long time friend, based in Utah, a Father, Writer, Musician, Podcaster, and Youth Speaker.  He has one cat and considerable ADHD.  You can hear more of Matt at The SciFi Podcast and the website https://thescifipodcast.com/Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

How can using your mouth less, allow you to be heard more?  We discuss this and more in this Part Two of our time with our guest, Matt Daniels.Matt is a long time friend, based in Utah, a Father, Writer, Musician, Podcaster, and Youth Speaker.  He has one cat and considerable ADHD.  You can hear more of Matt at The SciFi Podcast and the website https://thescifipodcast.com/Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

How does gratitude build wealth?  More than you'd think.  *Be forewarned*  Listening to this episode could make you wealthy...  We're hitting a milestone with this episode.  Our first international guest!!!  HOORAY for other countries!  Our guest for this episode is Cameron Steinbusch.  Cameron hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.  He is a professional researcher, and soon to be published author.  He's a great friend and my favorite Canadian. Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

How can using your mouth less, allow you to be heard more?  We discuss this and more in this Part One of our time with our guest, Matt Daniels.Matt is a long time friend, based in Utah, a Father, Writer, Musician, Podcaster, and Youth Speaker.  He has one cat and considerable ADHD.  You can hear more of Matt at The SciFi Podcast and the website https://thescifipodcast.com/Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority, and Facebook @ facebook.com/FromTheHat.

How can recognizing your weaknesses help you succeed?Our guest on today's episode is Gary Spangler.  Gary is an impressive voice over talent who comes from a background in both theatre and film. He has impeccable articulation and a versatile voice print, bringing a wide range of talent to character work, commercials and narratives.  You can learn more about Gary at www.spanglerspeaks.com Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority.

What is more important for you?  Following your instinct or your intuition?  Is there a difference? We'd like to welcome Steven Pond back as our featured guest for this episode.   Steven is an actor, director, sign language interpreter, amateur philosopher, and content creator.  Check him out on his YouTube channel Read and Found Out (https://www.youtube.com/c/ReadAndFindOutCosmere)Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority.

Are your daily routines getting you where you want to go?  Our guest on today's episode is Benjamin Phillips.  Benjamin is an actor, scriptwriter, and creator, originally from Utah, and based in L.A..  He's previously been an opera singer, banker, football coach, youth counselor, financial consultant, and nonprofit director.  He is also a husband of 12 years and father to five awesome daughters.  Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority.

We all want to be loved, but could there be something better?  Our guest on this episode is Brandon Baker.  Brandon is an elementary school teacher, father, friend, and foodie.  In his spare time he can be found, in the kitchen, creating delectable culinary wonders with his sons.Go to our website  www.ryanpondvoa.wixsite.com/FromTheHat.  Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback.  We want future shows to be driven by listeners on topics, questions, and ideas.  We'd love to hear from you! You can also follow us on social media on Instagram @ RyanPondVOA, TikTok @ TheVOICEofAuthority.