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Moving forward one step at a time. Join Jonathan and Sam as they discuss various topics and actively become what they set out to be.

Jonathan Phelps


    • Jun 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    44: Do Less To Do More?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 18:53


    After school let out for the year, Jonathan had a million ideas for summer projects. This week's episode is a quick update on how things are going. Spoiler alert, things aren't going as planned. Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    43: A College Dropout With A Plan - James Cozad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 36:07


    On this week's episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan talks with James Cozad.   James lives just down the hall from Jonathan in Provo. Until recently James was attending college, but now he has decided to drop out. But he's not your typical dropout. He's a man with a plan. Follow James on Instagram (@james.r.cozad) Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    42: Talking With One of My Favorite Artists - Jives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 52:53


    On this week's episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan sits down with one of his favorite artists, jives. According to a Spotify tracker, Jonathan has streamed jives' music more than any other artist over the past 6 months. Listen as they talk about his musical history, most recent project, getting to work with his favorite band, and the ins and outs of the music industry. Enjoy. Listen to jives music: Spotify & Apple Music Follow jives on Instagram (@jonahjives) Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    41: Summer Project Exploration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 34:59


    In an effort to document progression in real-time, Jonathan explores all his summer project ideas. As the summer progresses updates on each of the projects will be shared. Enjoy this week's episode of Progression in Progress. Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    40: Exciting New Direction For The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 16:06


    After a few weeks off, Sam and Jonathan are back at it. In this episode of Progression in Progress they make fun of LinkedIn and cover the direction of the podcast. Check us out on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    39: Sam Bought An NFT Causing Jonathan To Rant Like A Boomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 25:47


    Sam bought an expensive NFT this week sparking Jonathan to rant like a boomer about cryptocurrency. Enjoy this intense episode of Progression in Progress. It's a good one Straight up this is one of my favorite episodes I've recorded in a long time. It reminded me why I love doing this. - Jonathan

    38: Can You Start On Monday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 19:01


    Another week another story. This week Jonathan tells Sam the story of how landed an internship. It doesn't get any more interesting than this. Trust us. Enjoy this week's episode.

    37: The Power Of Saying No

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 19:51


    On this week's episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan shares a special story from the week. A few weeks ago Jonathan and Sam learned the power of saying yes... this week they learn the power of saying no. Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    36: 100k Check, Farm Boy, & Samurais

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 26:59


    Another week and another story. Jonathan shares some stories he heard throughout the week. Enjoy this week's episode of Progression in Progress.

    35: Telling The Truth (but not really)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 22:52


    Jonathan comes in with the solo episode! He talks about his first real job interviews, the direction of the podcast, and shares a great podcast clip he heard the other day. Come enjoy this week's episode of Progression in Progress. Clip from the Lex Fridman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUL8M8i3dpw Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    34: My Super Bowl Prediction was 100% Correct

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 19:26


    Tom Brady is a winner what can we say. Come listen to the worst episode in Progression in Progress history. 

    33: The Lesson I Learned From Saying Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 20:26


    It's storytime again on this week's episode of Progression in Progress. This last week Jonathan was way over his head on a project but learned a valuable lesson. Enjoy. Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    32: My Teacher Told Me To Take Cold Showers For A Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 20:48


    Storytime on this week's episode of Progression in Progress. For a homework assignment, Jonathan had to take cold showers for a week. Was he able to do it? Come find out... Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    31: Can We Move Past The 1800s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 18:16


    In this episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan goes off on a rant about school. He says it's time to move on from the way we used to do things and embrace the new tools at our disposal. Come listen and see if you agree with these spicy takes! Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogressoin)

    30: How A Tesla Changed A Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 18:48


    This episode will make MUCH more sense if you watch this video first: https://youtu.be/7YbhavaVIaQ This week's episode of Progression in Progress is extra special. Sam's goal to buy a Tesla is what helped start the Progression in Progress "mindset". Finally, after years of grinding, that goal has come to fruition. Come listen to Jonathan and Sam talk about the whole experience. Follow us on Instagram (@talkprogression)

    29: Extremely Important Info About 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 23:55


    On this week's episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan and Sam talk about some extremely important info about 2021. Spoiler alert: it's going to be the same as 2020. They also discuss Sam's newfound free time and the "Year of Nurture". Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    28: Christmas Socks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 4:40


    On this week's episode, Jonathan and Sam wish everyone a quick Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter

    27: Unwinding From Finals (the grind pays off)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 20:34


    On this week's episode of Progression in Progress, Jonathan and Sam wind down after a few intense weeks. They catch up and talk about how finals went, sharing your rabbit-holes", and a bunch of other random stuff. Enjoy the episode! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression)

    26: Sam Got A Promotion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 18:11


    This is a very special episode of Progression in Progress. This week Jonathan and Sam get to analyze progression in real-time. Sam has been grinding hard for the last year and a half and is finally getting a life-changing promotion. Hard work pays off. Come hear the full story on this week's episode! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter

    25: Embrace the Unexpected - Asa Lu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 34:45


    This week on the show Jonathan and Sam are joined by Asa Lu. After 6 years of school, 2 majors, 2 jobs, a handful of sneakers, and a lot of pizza Asa shares how he finally feels like he is where he needs to be. He says embracing the unexpected led him down the right path even though he didn't know it at the time. Listen to Asa's story on this week's episode of Progression in Progress. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    24: What Are We Thankful For In Spite Of COVID (even though Thanksgiving has already passed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 12:11


    Join Jonathan and Sam for a fashionably late episode about what they are thankful for despite the pandemic. Follow Us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) #givethanks

    23: The Grind Never Stops... Or Does It? - Andrew Phelps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 34:42


    This week on Progression in Progress, Jonathan and Sam have a lively conversation with Andrew Phelps (Jonathan's brother). They discuss everything from his workout grind (or lack of?), his weird eating habits, and his competitive attitude. Andrew is a one of a kind champion so come check it out! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    22: We Need To Be More Honest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 18:53


    Does being too nice hold people back? This week on Progression in Progress, Jonathan and Sam discuss how bad ideas don't get filtered out in group settings, positive feedback loops, and how figuring out where you are wrong is critical to the Progression in Progress mindset. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    21: Everything Comes At A Cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 32:28


    There is no such thing as a free lunch. Everything comes at a cost. This is the idea behind this episode of Progression in Progress. The question that started the whole conversation is what do we give up in the name of productivity. What do we sacrifice? Are those sacrifices worth it? Jonathan and Sam also discuss the nature of “productive freeplay”. Is there such a thing and is it really productive? Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    20: Proper Social Media Usage - Does It Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 37:32


    Social media is evil. That seems to be an increasingly popular sentiment. The dangers of social media have come to the forefront of our society with the success of The Social Dilemma and the scrutiny of the United States Senate. But is there a proper way to use social media? Is it possible to maximize the benefit while minimizing the harm? Jonathan and Sam explore this concept on this week's episode of Progression in Progress. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    19: Why Are We So Scared?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 21:29


    This episode is all about risks, and why Jonathan and Sam are so scared to take them. Listen in on a candid conversation about deviating from the norm, why Jonathan is a wimp, and how risks relate to greatness. Send us a DM on Instagram if you want a FREE sticker! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    18: Passionate Doing vs Passionate Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 25:46


    On this episode, Jonathan and Sam talk about something they should have talked about a long time ago. The difference between passionate doing and passionate idea is subtle but extremely important. The way we view things is often very different than how they actually are. Jonathan and Sam explore this concept and how it relates to the Progression and Progress universe. Big announcement! We are giving away free stickers! Just send us a DM on Instagram (@talkprogression) and we'll send one your way! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    17: How To Only Eat Two Foods And Be Happy - Zach Barber

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 31:01


    This week on Progression in Progress, Jonathan and Sam sit down with Zach Barber! Zach shares his unique story with Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) and how focusing on the positive has made all the difference. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) Hit up Zach on Instagram if you want a sick hat! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    16: Have We Figured Out What To Do With Our Lives Yet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 25:59


    Jonathan and Sam discuss what they have learned over the last 5 episodes to wrap up the mini-series about finding out what they want to do for the rest of their lives. They discuss patience, seeing things through, and the valley of disappointment. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    15: A Man With A Plan - Hyrum Stephen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 34:03


    Jonathan and Sam are joined by Hyrum Stephen for this week's interview. Hyrum is only a freshman in college but has already planned out all three of his degrees and his future career path. All of which will lead him to sit on the Supreme Court as a Justice. Come listen to how he plans to do it. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    14: How A Cowboy Became A Cosmetologist - Adam Rea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 30:35


    Come hear the story of how my barber went from being a cowboy to a cosmetologist. Adam shares how he discovered his passion for cutting hair, the importance of having a strong "why", and how he took control of his own life to make it where he is today. Go listen to Adam's podcast: Adamantium Antics and follow him on Instagram (@realooks) Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    13: Life Is A Story (and you are the hero) - Cullen Darius

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 32:00


    On this episode, Jonathan and Sam talk with Cullen Darius. Cullen is a screenwriting major and has a genuine passion for storytelling and themed entertainment. He masterfully tells the story of how he got started on his path, provides insight into the storytelling process, and adds to the Progression in Progress mindset. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    12: Into The Consciousness Of A Computer Science Wizard - Ethan Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 27:57


    Jonathan and Sam sit down with a computer science wizard, Ethan Watson. Ethan shares how he chose his major & career, how he made college work for him, and how it's okay to not know and to change the path you are on. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    11: What Are We Going To Do For The Rest Of Our Lives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 31:13


    In the first of a 4 episode series Sam and Jonathan discuss what on earth they want to do for the rest of their lives. They talk about the slightly stressful topic of figuring out what to major in/what career to peruse and share their personal interests and experiences on the subject. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    10: Short Candid Conversation About Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 22:23


    Jonathan and Sam have a candid conversation about social media, how it plays a role in our lives, and the problem with social media fasts. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    9: When In Doubt Find Something To Laugh About - Jordan Sorensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 37:02


    On this week's episode, Jonathan and Sam are joined by Jordan Sorensen and his infectious positive attitude. Jordan explains his “No Stress No Stress” mentality, how finding something to laugh about can help lighten the mood, and how helping others can ultimately help yourself. Follow us on: Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    8: Perseverance & Am I Willing To Do What Is Necessary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 33:15


    Jonathan and Sam react to some very “Progression-in-Progress-esq” clips from an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience featuring Tim Pool. They cover the topics of perseverance and the willingness to do what is necessary. Clips from: Joe Rogan Experience #1465 Follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    7: Discovering Hidden Talent in My Neighborhood - Kelly Pozil

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 42:17


    Follow Kelly: @kellypozildesigns In this episode, Jonathan and Sam sit down with some hidden talent in Irvine, California: Kelly Pozil. Kelly explains how she got started, how working for free has helped her grow, and how to progress as an artist. Follow Us: Instagram & Twitter (@talkprogression) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    6: Talking With One of the Best Guys I Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 52:03


    Jonathan and Sam sit down with Bart Kerstiens (Jonathan's Grandpa) and learn about the power of attacking problems head-on, being the “go-to guy”, and how Bart continues to progress throughout his retirement. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5: Lessons Learned From a Video Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 30:55


    Jonathan and Sam discuss lessons they've learned about focusing on personal improvement, teams, and win-conditions and how it relates to progression as a whole. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    4: Take Control of What You Can

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 36:07


    Jonathan and Sam talk about taking control of what you can to better your current situation given the circumstances --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    3: The Power of Habits & Routines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 32:15


    Jonathan talks about how his routines help him feel productive and focused, Sam discusses habits he wants to pick up, and how these things can lead to a better life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2: Just Do It (not a Nike ad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 48:22


    Jonathan and Sam talk about the idea of just doing things and getting a start instead of getting weighed down by distractions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    1: Luck vs Hard Work & The True Meaning of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 49:17


    Jonathan and Sam are joined by two guests to discuss whether hard work or luck makes someone successful while also discovering the true meaning of success. The audio clip from Casey Neistat was taken from the H3H3 Podcast: https://youtu.be/N_79rnT_Etc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    0: Backstory & Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 34:52


    Jonathan and Sam introduce themselves and share the philosophy and inspiration behind the podcast.

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