The Little Things

We are back with a fun one for you guys! As Season 5 rolls on we've went down a few rabbit holes – and today is no different. We discussed over time how people and things come and go in a flash as we grow up. When was the last time you saw someone? That … Continue reading Episode 51: Having Thomas In My Life (People Coming & Going) →

We're back! We've missed you. Since our last episode in December a lot has happened – all of it good! As Season 5 continues on we want to hear how you've been. What's new? What's 1 goal you have set for yourself in 2024? We came back with a deep one. What Are You Most … Continue reading Episode 50: Having The Lord In My Life →

We had a great conversation in this one! Mitch & Jake talk through a student sharing his respect, pride, and admiration for his Grandpa. Who are you proud of? Why? How have they positively impacted your life? Tune in and join a deep one! We are so excited and THANKFUL to have you on board. … Continue reading Episode 49: My Grandpa That Served In Vietnam →

We are BACK. This couldn't have come at a better time! Mitch and Jake dive into something that needs to be a part of our every day lives – determination. What exactly is it? Who decides what we should be determined about? Why does it matter? Tune in and join the conversation! We are SO … Continue reading Episode 48: My Determination →

Today's episode really hits home. This conversation was about the impact of family figures in our lives – and the perspective we gain as time moves on. A big thank you to Mitch Reed for sharing with all of us. Let us know your thoughts! thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com Facebook  –  The Little Things Jake  –  Instagram, Facebook, … Continue reading Quick Hit 16: Mitch's Dad →

Season 5 is HERE. We couldn't be more excited to get back on with you guys and expand these conversations! This season revolves around the question posted in Mitch's book Carboard Confessionals. We can't wait to dive into the answers and share our own stories with each and every one of you. The best part? … Continue reading What Are You Most Proud Of? →

We had a great conversation with Holly! She is originally from Eureka, SD and went on to compete on the 21st season of Survivor. The experience challenged Holly and stretched her limits. She ended up making the Final Four and was the final woman left standing. Holly is now a motivational speaker and author of … Continue reading Special Guest – Holly Hoffman →

Our end-of-the-season Rapid Fire episode is here! These are answers that didn't make the book to Season 4's question “What Is Something That Is Misunderstood About You?” We had a blast! We talked through things such as emotions, extroverts vs introverts, and Hairball. We also included 2 new exciting announcements! Enjoy! Facebook  –  The Little … Continue reading Season 4 Rapid Fire →

We sat down to discuss one of the things we really enjoy – traveling! We talk about our favorite destinations, future plans, and the 1 app that Mitch checks before every flight. Hint: It's wild. Enjoy the episode! Email us your thoughts at thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com. Facebook  –  The Little Things Jake  –  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Mitch  … Continue reading Quick Hit 15: Travel →

Our “Ask Me Anything” episodes are always fun! We answer questions from our listeners and announce what's coming next for The Little Things. Let us know your thoughts anytime at thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com. Enjoy! Facebook  –  The Little Things Jake  –  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Mitch  –  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

We sat down with 3 special guests at Labbie's Sports Bar & Grill in Watertown, SD and had an absolute blast! Labbie's owner Austin Petrik, KWAT News Director Mike Tanner, and Watertown Mayor Ried Holien joined us to talk about running small businesses, the growing Watertown community, and what's on each of their bucket lists. … Continue reading Quick Hit 14: Live At Labbie's Sports Bar & Grill →

This quickly became one of our favorite episodes! How often do you have a pre-conceived opinion about someone? Are you quick to judge? Compare yourself? We are constantly fed negativity in today's world and to make matters worse – it comes easily. Why is that? Why do we instantly think “what could go wrong” instead … Continue reading My Feelings Towards People →

We had the opportunity to sit down with three special guests and record a live podcast at Kool Beans Coffee & Roasterie in Brookings, SD! Kurt Osborne, Brad Debeer, and VJ Smith joined us to talk about the importance of relationships, community, and your why. Kool Beans started out of Kurt's garage and he quickly … Continue reading Quick Hit 13: Live At Kool Beans Coffee & Roasterie →

What more is there to say? This is so relevant in today's society. We all have our insecurities and doubts. Why do we hide them? Do you put on a shield and act like you don't feel anxiety and pressure? Is your self-confidence lacking? Are you comparing yourself to others? All these questions and more … Continue reading I Am Not As Strong As People Think I Am →

It's been 2 years since COVID-19 changed our lives. We each felt it's impact in different ways and we wanted to know how. We dove into our stories and the perspective we've gained from a family, relationship, and career perspective. How did COVID impact you? What has changed for you the past 2 years? Good … Continue reading Quick Hit 12: Two Years W/ COVID – The Good & The Bad →

The stress in our lives can often dictate how we are living day to day. Are we anxious? Feel like we are a shell of ourselves? Stress is often heavy and can cause us to live a life full of misdirection and regret. What causes stress? Are we taking things too personally? How can we … Continue reading Because Of The Stress →

We all just celebrated Christmas and we wanted to talk about the holiday! We told a few stories about our families, traditions, and what Christmas means to each of us. We also have a few announcements to share! Be sure to check out our giveaway that's currently running on The Little Things Facebook page! What's … Continue reading Quick Hit 11: A Few Christmas Stories →

We often say that comparison is the thief of joy. What does that lead to in ourselves? Insecurities. We dive into what insecurities look like, how they are formed, and what we can do to move past them. We all deal with being insecure throughout different periods in our life. Mitch and Jake share some … Continue reading I Am Insecure →

We have a lot of deep conversations on the podcast so we decided to keep this hit light! We dive into some of our favorite movies, in a variety of genres, and chat about a few of the worst. A couple movie quotes, voiceovers, and the character we love the most might be inside as … Continue reading Quick Hit 10: Movies →

We are all hiding things. It doesn't matter if you're a kid in school or an adult in the workforce. We all have things that we struggle with. Why do we hide it? Why are we scared to share our issues with others? Even though we are all going through something we hesitate because we … Continue reading I Am Scared But Good At Hiding It →

We dive in on an exciting time for Jake as he just released his 2nd book titled “Why You Need To Fail” We all go through failure in life – but what can we take away from those mistakes? Are you holding on to things in your past? Are you stuck right now and don't … Continue reading Quick Hit 9: Under The Cover Of Jake's New Book – “Why You Need To Fail” →

One of the deepest confessions to date. What was this person going through? How were the judgements of others affecting this person? We dove into different kinds of addictions, the affects it has on family and friends, and how to handle (or ignore) judgement and expectations from others. thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com Thank You!

This is something we deal with daily. Why does it affect us so deeply? We dive into the increased pressure in today's society that has heightened the “need” to be popular and liked. Where did it start? Why has it seemingly become so important? How can we shift our perspective? We think this is one … Continue reading Quick Hit 8: Expectations And Pressure From Others →

At the base of misunderstanding is typically communication. Often times we struggle to communicate effectively and the results are often misconstrued. How can we improve? Are introverts always misunderstood because they simply keep to themselves more often than not? We really enjoyed this one! Let us know your thoughts at thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com Thank You

We had great conversations with teachers around the state of South Dakota at the SD Mentor Conference. After the conference teachers were asked what they learned about themselves in the last year and a half and one thing they took for granted before the pandemic. Two weeks later we had a discussion with teachers at … Continue reading Quick Hit 7: Watertown Academy/SD Mentor Program →

What a great way to start Season 4! The judgement of others often gets in our way on the pursuit of happiness. In this episode we dive into what that means and how to overcome the negativity in our lives. We are looking forward to connecting with you and let us know your takeaways! thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com … Continue reading Episode 35: What Is Something That Is Misunderstood About You? →

We just had the opportunity to speak to a group at the TIE convention a few weeks ago. We had a great conversation about social media in society and how it impacts education. We also discussed how technology has impacted and changed the way we learn. Enjoy!

An absolute gem. VJ Smith is a great guy that has a ton of insight on relationships and how to steer through negativity. A majority of the questions asked had a negative light shed on them and he found a way to turn them positive. This concludes season 3 and we can't wait to get … Continue reading Episode 34: VJ Smith on Building Relationships, Forgiving, and Giving Up. →

These quick hits have been a good addition to our podcast. It is great to get on and talk about things that impact us on a daily basis. This episode we discuss things that we struggled to leave behind, but when we did leave them behind, how impactful it was. A relative topic for all! … Continue reading Quick Hit 5: Leaving Things Behind Us →

These episodes are fun because we get to shed some light on untold stories of the project. After revealing these confessions, conversations followed. Another special challenge for our listeners  –  Give us a shout out where you are from! We would love to get an idea where all of our listeners are from. We will … Continue reading Episode 33: Season 3 Rapid Fire →

We love hearing from our listeners. It has been a great journey and we couldn't have done it without your support. We enjoyed the variety of questions we received from you for this episode. Please reach out to us with any questions that arise while listening.

Why do we struggle to commit to what our gut tells us? When we are faced with a decision a solution instantly comes to our mind. However we struggle to move forward with that solution. We constantly are questioning ourselves along the way and second guess the decisions we've made. Why do we do that? … Continue reading Quick Hit 4 – Going With Your Gut Feeling →

It is common for us to get our hopes up, yet be let down. When we dwell on our failures, we struggle to find the good in our lives. Find ways to appreciate who and what you have and let those people know. It takes a village! Enjoy

We do a lot of talking on this podcast but some of you may not know our back story! We decided to dive into our past and reminisce about how we came to be. As always we had a chance to throw in a few friendly shots. Let us know how you came to know … Continue reading Quick Hit 3 – Get To Know Mitch And Jake →

Asking for help is one of the hardest things a person can do, and society doesn't help us at all. We jumped around and took a different angle at many of the topics that have come up throughout our podcast. At the end of the day, we need good people in our corner that will … Continue reading Episode 30: Asking for Help →

A closer look into a past comment made in Season 2. Don't sweat the small stuff! Appreciate those around you and keep your frustration at a minimum! Send us your thoughts at thelittlethings.mitchandjake@gmail.com. As always, thank you for listening!

This is a tough concept to wrap our heads around. We pride ourselves in the quality of people we hang out with and enjoy their company. Without the friends in our lives we would not be where we are at today. In this episode we jump into the mindset of making new friends. We go … Continue reading Episode 29: Trying To Make Friends →

We're throwing out a curve ball! We have some extra topics that we wanted to discuss. We have enjoyed the feedback and questions we have received and want to create some shorter, more condensed episodes for you to enjoy. Our first topic is quarantine. A word used only in movies and in nuclear plants until … Continue reading Quick Hit 1 – Quarantine →

If we had a dollar for every time this thought went through our head. How we handle our situations after this initial thought can give us a perspective into who we are. It shows how strong we are and our ability to deal with the hills and valleys of life. Continue to push yourself and … Continue reading Episode 28: Being Good Enough →

Forgiveness is one of the tougher things we battle with on a day to day basis. To forgive means to trust, and trust is something that is not easily obtained or rebuilt. Who needs forgiveness? Why should you let go? How many chances do you give? Here is something common for all of us: we … Continue reading Episode 27: Forgiving Him →

We strive to make the people around us happy each and every day. At what cost? Do we need to focus on us? Is it important to care about what others think of us? Have you ever reached the point where anything you do is not enough? It is time to take back control of … Continue reading Episode 26: Making Everyone Happy →

Each episode in Season 3 is going to pull on your heart strings. We all have given up on things in our lives but when we start talking about giving up on significant figures, such as a parent, it begins to shape our character and what we believe in as we grow. We had a … Continue reading Episode 25: My Dad →

Season 3 started with a bang. The first negative question that was asked to the students of Waverly South Shore School. Join us for a different view of giving up, what it means to give up, and how giving up is not necessarily a bad thing. We share some stories, some laughs, but most of … Continue reading Episode 24: What Is Something You Have Given Up On? →

Dana Dykhouse was an absolute pleasure to have on The Little Things. His insight and perspective are commendable and it is understanding why he is where he is today. The best part of Dana is despite his accomplishments and status, he lives life to the fullest and appreciates the little things in life. He was … Continue reading Episode 23: Dana Dykhouse on Community, Success, and Battling Adversity →

We really enjoy these episodes! The Ask Me Anything's are conversations where we get to see what questions are being brought forward from you the listeners. In this episode we cover COVID-19 adjustments, Jake's book release, what we've taken for granted, and trying to answer why when things don't go our way. Keep your feedback … Continue reading Episode 22: Ask Me Anything →

Throughout this conversation, we have realized that every person has a different definition of what makes a meaningful life. That definition is what drives their happiness, their goals, and their emotions. There is no wrong answer to this question, but the answer to that question tells the story of a person and where they want … Continue reading Episode 21: Season 2 – Rapid Fire →

We had fun with this one! Regrets are something that play a role in how in our development. They also impact the decisions we make based on the experiences we've had. Those that dwell on regrets are those that struggle to experience true growth. Here is a tip for you… Let them go! If you … Continue reading Episode 20: Having No Regrets →

Faith is a word that is used often in our language. We need it to be successful, but what happens if it is not there? Throughout this episode, we discuss various situations in our lives in which our faith has been challenged. We talk about those situations and how to persevere through them to come … Continue reading Episode 19: Finding My Faith →

The problems that we have in our lives and the ability to overcome them is what gives us meaning. This student couldn't be more accurate. When we are able to overcome problems, it gives us a sense of confidence and identity. When we overcome those mountains, we have the confidence to take on bigger ones. … Continue reading Episode 18: Being Able To Climb The Mountains Life Has To Offer →

A question parents get all to often! Why, Why, Why, Why. At a young age, we try to understand the world and are looking for meaning in what we are doing. Turns out, things don't change as we get older. When we are able to answer why, it gives our actions purpose and gives us … Continue reading Episode 17: Being Able To Answer Why →