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Leadership, goal setting, personal growth mixed in with pop culture and a good measure of bbq.

Chance Whitmore

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    • Jul 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 138 EPISODES

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    Knocking the Rust Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 17:02 Transcription Available


    This week on  Strive Seek Find , I find myself knocking the rust off some old farming relating skills while teaching them to my kids.  We had a week that ranged from fencing to gun safety  with many things in between. With  special shout out to Grand Teton Distillery,Support the show

    Stressed distracted and relationshps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 8:00 Transcription Available


    You can be right or you can be in a relationship, but  in  the current world  why are relationships so difficult that people are struggling with isolation?Support the show

    Keeping Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 13:05 Transcription Available


    So we got out of town overnight  this week.   It was a great  reminder that simplicity isn't always a bad and complex isn't always good.  Camping  and kayaking with family  and , as always, trying something new. a Special shout out to WiseOwl Outfitters  for their outstanding hammocks.  Possibly the most comfortable I've been when taking a break in the woods.  Support the show

    Escaping Civilization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 12:45 Transcription Available


    Today  a  family road trip  moved us from getting off the grid to making future plans.  Join us on the road to camping and Huckleberry scouting.Support the show

    Old Skills, New Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 6:47 Transcription Available


    Tonight  I'm  back and talking about finding new ways to improve old, possibly discarded skillsSupport the show

    When at Comic Con, Do it Joyfully!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 12:41 Transcription Available


    This  week I  discuss  enjoying your  passions through the lens of our local Gem State Comic Con. Contact Chance/Support The show Hops Geek NewsMy fondness for Buck RogersSupport the show

    Snowshoeing Down Memory Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 14:43 Transcription Available


    Recently  I managed to get out and snowshoe for the second time this year. In this week's epsiosde I dicuss what I learn from this and other snowshoeing experiences including some that would make Red Foreman  use his catch phrase.   Contact Strive Seek FindSupport the show

    The Virtuous Cycle: Writing with Russ Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 40:17


    This week I'm joined by writer Russ Cunningham as he shares his passion for writing  science fiction and fantasy.  Along the way we discuss our own time  writing together and share some memories of college. Contact the showSupport the show

    Rolling Through the Passive Aggressive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 12:22 Transcription Available


    Today's episode I reach back to  earlier days in my career  and how to respond to people who choose to be passive agressive and how it led to my fictional law firm of Whitmore, Whiteman Whittemore and Whitman .Contact Chance Support the showSupport the show

    Nuclear Rocket Engine a Pathway into the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 18:17 Transcription Available


    This week  on Strive Seek Find we dip into science news and NASA's  development of a Nuclear Rocket Engine and how it could impact our future.  Rocket Engine ArticleContact Chance/Social MediaBuy me a CoffeeSupport the show

    Ten Questions with Robert Emerson: Freelance RPG Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 44:10


    Today  I sit down with Robert Emerson  freelance game designer, writer and creative to discuss  his experiences in game design and  passion for role playing games.  Support the show

    Get Back Up Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 11:09 Transcription Available


    In this week's episode we look briefly  at how resilency and how to nuture it adults and children alike.   Get involved in the conversationSupport the show

    Builidng Knowledge and Connection through Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 19:31


    Work Travel is a different beast.   there are no two way about it.   This week I had the opportunity to explore San Antonio  through a work lens with colleagues.    It was a great experience my first time in Texas and a wonderful opportunity to build relationships.  All that plus:1.   My definitive grade on Whataburger2.  My take on Texas BBQ 3. Some great places to check out in San AntonioStrive Seek Find on Social MediaRoadmap BrewerySupport the show

    Do you Value the Path you have Taken?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 9:30 Transcription Available


    This week is a brief look at what you could value beyond money in your career. Contact Chance/Join the Discussion/support the showSupport the show

    Knocked Out by Get off my Lawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 14:19 Transcription Available


    This past week, thanks to a dear friend, I had the opportunity to consider areas I've become less flexible and more prone to "Get off my lawn"  Join me as I consider the melt flexiblity needed to not become set in our ways.  Contact Chance  via email or Social MediaStrive Seek Find WebsiteSupport the show

    The Power and Peril of Milestones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 6:45 Transcription Available


    This week we take a brief look at milestones, what they are and some huge ones that have hit in my house this week. Contact Chance/support the showSupport the show

    The Crucible of Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 11:35 Transcription Available


    Starting out 2023 its important to think about the #cruible you have been through and consider how those experiencescan forge you into something new.   Contact ChanceSupport the show

    Whiskey Whitmores: Traditions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 28:08 Transcription Available


    Today I'm joined by Amy for the latest of the Whiskey with the Whitmores episodes of Strive Seek Find.   We discuss  family traditions, how  and why they change and the power they have with children.  Chancewhitmore.comContact Chance/suport the showSupport the show

    Take Time to Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 4:58


    As we arrive at the holidays its important to step back and give ourselves space to slow down and think.   Today I found myself reflecting while snowshoeing about the importance of giving yourself time to just Be. Contact ChanceSupport the show

    Reflecting on Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 9:12 Transcription Available


    Today I want to hold myself #accountable.   It is easy to lose track of the good things in life whether they be people or events that make life special.    So in this week's episode  I discuss some of what I've been #grateful for this year.  #gratitude Contact the ShowSupport the show

    Ten Questions with Heath Britt: A Career of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 30:50 Transcription Available


    On today's episode we are joined by Heath Britt, one half of the outstanding E14 podcast and retired Navy Chief.   We  have a #dram of #whiskey and discuss his #service in the #Navy.  E14 PodcastContact Chance via linktree linkShow WebpageSupport the show

    Hidden Gems: Sockeye Brew Pub

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 24:46


    This week I visit Sockeye Brewings  gastropub in Boise Idaho.   Sockeye is the 3rd largest brewery  in the state of Idaho and puts out the #1 selling beer in the state with their Dagger Falls IPA.   Join me and guest Charlie Ruff as we explore this Idaho original.   Support the Show/Contact ChanceSockeye BrewingSupport the show

    Bloods Lakes Hike: One perfect day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 20:22 Transcription Available


    Today you will ride along on a the best family hike of the summer:  The Bloods Lake's hike near Park City Utah.    Contact ChanceSupport the show

    Ten Questions: Legal Education with Professor Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 33:49


    Today  we are joined by Professor Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff,  a professor of Legal writing at ASU's Sandra Day O'Conor College of Law  as she shares her passion for Legal education with us.  She shares not only her passion for Legal education, but also offers advice and paths to mentorship for those who want to enter the field.   Contact Chance/ Support the ShowContact Professsor Fordyce-RuffSupport the show

    Forgotten History or Fraud: The Nampa Figurine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 10:40 Transcription Available


    In this episode we will be learning about the orgins of an Idaho mystery :  The Nampa Figurine.  We will briefly describe the history of the figurine and try to discover whether it is fraud or forgotten history:  Support the Show/contact Chancehttp://www.badarchaeology.com/out-of-place-artefacts/very-ancient-artefacts/the-nampa-figurine/https://ahotcupofjoe.net/2018/07/forbidden-archaeology-the-nampa-image-hoax-3/https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/nampa-figurine-2-million-year-old-relic-or-just-hoax-008160https://archaeology-world.com/the-nampa-figurine-2-million-year-old-relic-or-just-a-hoax/Support the show

    Get out of your Lane!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 7:54 Transcription Available


    In today's episode  we talk about the importance to continuing to try new things as we age. How our reactions and expectations as adults to new learning are far different than those we have as children and how  to fight it.   Contact the ShowStrive Seek Find on Chancewhitmore.comSupport the show

    Bonus episode: Adventure Interrupted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 7:50


    Lessons learned from  a  #huckleberry picking #adventure gone wrong.  Support the show

    Bonus Episode: Grief Lives Here.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 12:15 Transcription Available


    This week Strive Seek Find addressed grief under the guise of an unexpected trip and undealt with emotion.   Contact Chance/Support the ShowSupport the show

    Bonus: A Fireside Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 7:36


    Last week we were unexpectedly kid free for two nights.  initiallly  we had big plans  and then reality set in:  we learned we are not effienct when used to living in ineffiency.    So  this weekend over fire I reflect and enjoy the situation.  Support the show

    Let's Talk about Bruno

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 10:05 Transcription Available


    Today we are discussion  avoiding hard conversations both personally and professionally and the impact they can have on our life.   Email Chance/Support the showSupport the show

    Rebroadcast: Dad's Life Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 9:56


    As we turn turn the corner towards father's day next week it seems important to reflect on what we have learned from our fathers or those who fill that role for us.  This takes me back to episode 25 of season 2:   Dad's Life Lessons.  Contact Chance/Support the ShowSupport the show

    It's a Strange World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 9:12 Transcription Available


    After being inspired by the comic book Planetary  we hed down the rabbit hole to prove that our world is more strange and amazing than we usually think about.  Lead SarcophagusInterstellar VisitorSalem Witch Trials PardonContact ChanceSupport the show

    Reformatting Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 9:29 Transcription Available


    This week on Strive Seek Find we touch  on the damage that Covid did to professional and some personal relationships  and how to fix them.  And later  A Finish brewery shows support for Finland joining NATO in a truly appropriate fashion.  Finish BrewerySupport the show/Contact ChanceSupport the show

    Bonus episode: Seeking the Right Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 6:11


    Here's the deal.   I have some incredible kids.   And tonight they reminded me  that I have been closed off and thinking of failure incorrectly.   As an end rather than an opportunity.   This is the result.  Contact Chance/Support the showSupport the show

    Wineries with the Whitmores: KIndered Vineryards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 23:08


    Today we explore an Idaho hidden gem:   Kindred Winery.   A  small winery on Idaho's Sunnyslope region.  Join us as  we enjoy some amazing hospitality along side a great flight of local wines.   Contact ChanceSupport the show

    Boredom verus distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 10:15 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Episode 103 of the Strive Seek Find Podcast.  Today we will be discussing the benefits of boredom and what it can do for us in this time of thoughtless distraction.Worth mentioning dealing with the value of NFL football teamsSuppport the podcast/contact ChanceSupport the show

    The Blame Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 9:10 Transcription Available


    In today's episode I thought I'd  touch on the ever present Blame Game.   What it does to you and where it might come from.  Also we will be touching on an issue that should have  American's concerned regarding the treatment of sailors in the U.S. Navy   and   History Podcast that a friend introduced me to.Contact Chance or support the programIf you are not paying attentionBroadly UnderestimatedSupport the show

    Coachable Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 8:23 Transcription Available


    For tonight's episode I reflect on my changing relationship with my oldest daughter as she  moves into  new phase of life.Contact ChanceSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Episode 100! What I have learned.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 21:19 Transcription Available


    Today we are celebrating and learning.   After 100 episodes  I wanted to share gratitude and what I have learned along the way.   Quick Access to all the episodes mentioned in this programContact ChanceSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    San Diego Travelogue #3: Sometimes the Destination Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 13:35 Transcription Available


    When traveling expectations do not always meet reality.   The  magic in travel is in the unexpected; the gems that become our most treasured memories.   Today on Strive Seek Find we wil be discussing these opportunities in the form of the San Diego Zoo.Time TravelContact Chance or support the showSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Ten Questions with Ian McGlynn: A Career of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 38:22 Transcription Available


    Today on Strive Seek Find we will be interviewing Ian McGlynn about his 21 year military career and his impending retirement.  Along the way we will enjoy some good scotch  and talk podcasting.  Ian's podcastsWhy WhiskeyTavern in QuestionContact Chance and previous episodesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    San Diego Travelogue #2: A Trip of Firsts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 12:11 Transcription Available


    And just like that the vaction is over and we are home.   It was a wonderful if short trip.   My theory of travel  is always that you are going to learn something along the way.   San Diego proved that  true in spades. To provide feedback, contact Chance or to support the program click on the link below.  https://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    San Diego Travelogue 1: Travel and Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 9:39 Transcription Available


    Bonus Episode!On a quick vacation for part of this week it seemed like to a good time discuss traveling with kids and the anxiety that comes with it.   So from my hotel room in Mission Beach a special on location episode.  https://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    A Little Fun with Space Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 9:19 Transcription Available


    This week I'm discussing the posiblity of a more efficent Space Drive and Hope for the Future.Along with:Heart of the Sea (2015)and a brief Programing Notehttps://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Taking things for Granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 9:05 Transcription Available


    It was another beautiful night in my truck waiting for practice to get over.   It gave me the opporutnity to process how life experience impacts your reactions as well as your ability to deal with others who do not share those life experiences.https://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Defending her Thoughts: Black Panther Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 11:23 Transcription Available


    Today  I invited my daughter Katrina to defend her favorite movie on the podcast.   Call it  a new challenge for a young person.   We discuss her favorite Marvel  Movie Black Panther, touch on the flowing  locks of "Mermaid" Jason Momoa and generally have a good time.   https://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    The Hustle and Bustle of Modern Life *Bonus Episode*

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 8:47 Transcription Available


    *Bonus Episode*Tonight as I was sitting outside of one of the many practices that part and parcel of evenings right now, I found myself reflecting on how to find peace even as the world continues to accelerate.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Those who can Learn.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 9:29 Transcription Available


    In today's episode we look at the impact that teaching someone a skill can have on the teacher.  With  a shout out to Raye of Not Before Coffee for allowing my daughter and I to visit with here about Brandon Sanerson's  SkywardIF youare not paying attentionWorth mentioning :  Sanctions and Swift via the BBChttps://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    Kicking my own A**

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 11:16 Transcription Available


     I'm on the road this week.   Off in the wilds of Eastern Idaho helping out  and letting my kids play in the snow for a weekend.  It's been pleasant.   The stress of day to day has dropped aside temporarily and the girls have relaxed.   And its given me enough time to to breath… and consider.  And of course that has lead to a little different approach to recording tonight.   I'm sitting here recording  with my portable microphone as the wind howling  and snow on the wayBetween helping and card games with the girls I had more time to process than I have had in a long long timeSo tonight isn't going to be what I had originally planned for last week… and then this week..  Those episodes will come..InsteadI thought I'd share some things  that have been on my mind the last couple of days.    And perhaps… just perhaps call myself out publicly a bitWith an updatehttps://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/02/07/f-35-crash-south-china-sea-intv-barbara-starr-newsroom-vpx.cnnShoutout to Beer in Fronthttps://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/beer-in-front-1019159/episodes/recentWorth MentioningSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

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    When is an Expert Not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 15:11 Transcription Available


    Today on Strive Seek Find we are taking a look at  expertise and experts.   What sort of factors impact their confidence and competence ?  Plus: A news story you might have missed, but shouldn't have,A review of ReacherShoutouts and general weirdnessSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

    In God We Trust, All others Pay Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 11:00 Transcription Available


    Today  we will be discussing  instutional and cultural memory through the lens of  the addition of "In God  We Trust " on our currency.   We will look at historical context  and  asking questions of the world  around us.  Also included : Shout outs Worth Mentionhttps://linktr.ee/striveseekfindSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StriveSeekFind)

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