Join Rick Buczynski and Corey Smith as they navigate their dreams in the midst of work and family. Each episode is like a mystery chowder. A bunch of things are thrown into the pot, seasoned and stirred, and nobody is ever quite sure what's going to come out.
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Rumor Flies discusses the origins, evolution, and veracity of all your favorite rumors, myths, and misconceptions.
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In this episode, Rick shares some reflections on his career and some recent changes that have forced him to look at what it means to face growth, and to wrestle with the fears that come with change. "Will we do it right?" or "Will it look the way I was liked it before?" These are exactly the pivotal moments in business that will often make or break…
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Listen to Corey blabber on about Mystery Chowder and how great it is, and how maybe, just maybe, there could still be a future here. DM us on X or follow us to get updates about new episodes! @mystery_chowderKirjoittanut Mystery Chowder
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45 - Diamonds in the Rough
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In this episode, Rick and Corey share stories about some their encounters with strangers in passing who have imparted wisdom or interesting tidbits if knowledge. Everybody has something of value to offer. But are we always living in expectation for it? Do we allow ourselves to get into positions of encounter and connection with people? There's a to…
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44 - How to Leave a Legacy - Microwave Chowder #12
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What legacy do you hope to leave behind?Kirjoittanut Mystery Chowder
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43 - 9 Women Can't Make a Baby in a Month
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"It takes the time that it takes." Or, "9 women can't make a baby in a month." In this episode, Rick & Corey unpack beliefs and schools of thought around estimating time and effort. Can we, should we, accept challenges to accomplish our goals faster? And do accepted strategies to scaling for speed actually help? DM us on X or follow us to get updat…
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42 - Executive Skills
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Rick and Corey join forces in an exciting episode of Mystery Chowder where they delve into the essential skills and mindset needed to reach the pinnacle of executive leadership in one's career. Join them as they share their insights and experiences on how to make your way up the corporate ladder and achieve success at the highest level. With their …
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41 - The Impact of Writing
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How has writing helped you process your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and plans? Do you write at all? And what mediums do you use for writing? Join us for this episode as we talk about how writing–whether on paper, blogs, digital notepads, and even programming–has enabled us to reflect on our life and to deal with difficult situations.…
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Josh takes us down the rabbit hole as we discuss the recent claims surrounding the United States and possible “alien contact,” courtesy of United States Air Force officer and former intelligence official David Grusch. Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like …
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1109 - Superconductors: The Chupacabra of Material Chemistry
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Ryan breaks down the recent news - and debates - surrounding LK-99, the newly developed material that is allegedly a room-temperature superconductor. Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and our true crime show, Everything but Murder! …
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After some careful consideration we decided to shelve this release. We felt it was not up to our standards both content and delivery-wise, and we would much rather take the extra time to produce something we can more confidently stand behind. We sincerely appreciate your understanding. The next episode will follow our usual schedule and will releas…
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40 - It's Only Impossible If You Don't Do It
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Rick and Corey are tired, but Mystery Chowder is so pumped! In this episode, our heroes discuss the reality of the difficult, or even the perceived impossibilities and how to get started when there's little hope of success. This is especially worth a listen if you believe you're up against an impossible task, or believe you've hit a ceiling on any …
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1104 - Military Myths: Top Gun Caveat
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**Third time’s the charm! We apologize for all the technical difficulties with this episode’s posting Did a fighter jet shoot itself down? What exactly is held at Fort Knox? Can a simple sunburn end up in a court-martial? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated…
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39 - The Contention of Contentment and Other Interesting Thoughts - Mystery Guest
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Rick and Corey welcome a brand new Mystery Guest, a long-time friend and fellow deep thinker. Join us in our longest but possibly most fun conversation yet while we explore multiple topics, from grabbing ahold of opportunities to to strinking a balance between contentment and drive. DM us on Twitter or follow us to get updates about new episodes! T…
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1107 - The Immortal Burger
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Did a McDonald’s hamburger keep from rotting for years? Is “sashimi grade” fish a marketing ploy? Are there bugs in your food? Find out these answers and more on another very special episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Ch…
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38 - What's Your Religion? - Mystery Guest
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Corey and Rick welcome back Andy with a topic a little outside of their norm. Inspired by Andy's obsessive book reading and a question he's been pondering, the trio dives into the question of "What is religion?" and can a science or school of thought be just as valid a religion as any ancient practice or belief. This was a fun challenge and an inte…
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37 - Imposter Syndrome - Mystery Guest
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Welcome Andy, our friend and very first Mystery Guest as we navigate the all-to-common and familiar waters of Impostery Syndrom. As Andy, a tech-industry outsider, sees the world very differently from Rick and Corey, this is sure to be an interesting take on Imposter Syndrome. We all loved this experience and think you will too! DM us on Twitter or…
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36 - What Makes Me Me and Can I Be Not Me?
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Rick and Corey take the back road in an effort to explore the nature of "calling" and destiny, and the things that impact us along the way. What role does media play in shaping us into who we become? Is it healthy to let others shape us? How do we filter the voices that speak into our souls along the way? Look us up on Twitter to stay informed abou…
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The Great Imposter, pt. 2: Looking Ridiculous
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Welcome to part 2 of our second installment of Everything but Murder! Join us as we wrap up our story of Fred Demara - aka “The Great Imposter” - as well as discuss the nature and impact of his various crimes and misdeeds You can listen to the dedicated Everything but Murder feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, virtually anywhere podcasts are found!…
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The Great Imposter, pt. 1: "To Be, Not To Seem"
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Welcome to part 1 of of our second installment of Everything but Murder but Murder! Join us as we talk about Fred Demara, aka “The Great Imposter.” Part 2 will be available two from the release of part 1, then we will return to our regularly scheduled programming! You can listen to the dedicated Everything but Murder feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
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35 - Ask Not What Your AI Can Do For You - Microwave Chowder #11
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: You are creating an artificial intelligence in humanlike form. What is the most important governing rule or fac…
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Why Do I Have To Be Naked?! (or, How to Start a Business in the Buff)
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This episode started as a Microwave Chowder but was too good to contain in a 10-minute segment. So we've blown it out into a full episode. It started with a scenario: You're droped in the middle of a busy city street, naked, along with 9 other people. You can bring only 3 items with you, and you must be able to carry them. Your goal is to build the…
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Live Your Life on the Silver Screen - Microwave Chowder #10
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: Name a movie that you wish were real. Let's talk about it.
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1103 - Hollywood Myths: Laced Chowder and Time Travel
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Did somebody dose the cast and crew of Titanic at the wrap party? Is cable TV a loss leader? Did Back to the Future Part II call a World Series? Find out what’s going on in Tinseltown on this talkie we love to call Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome s…
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You Put the Hot Dog in What?!
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Product-market fit is a term used to describe the degree to which a product satisfies a strong market demand. From Google Glass to cooking hot dogs in unexpected places, we'll reflect on some products or ideas over the last century that failed to be adopted by their target market. You may remember some of them, and some are just outright strange. B…
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Your Ideal Alternate Reality - Microwave Chowder #9
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What is one thing that is not true or real that you wish were true or real?…
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Do sharks pre-date trees? Do vultures have the ultimate iron stomach? Can insects explicitly survive on Blood Sweat & Tears? Find out these answers and more on the latest episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Characters and…
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1101 - Traffic Myths
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Season 11 is upon us! Can you force a red light to go green with your headlights? Should you check your backseat for a killer? Find out these answers and more on this road-raging episode of Rumor Flies! Want more awesome shows? Check out the “Educated Mess Network.” Head on over to educatedmessnetwork.com for more awesome shows like The Side Charac…
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Management is Communism
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Today's corporate management culture comes with all kinds of lingo centered around productivity, efficiency, and innovation. But does it actually inspire people to do and become their best? Or are these messages of "positivity" actually something more insidious in nature? In this episode, we talk about some unusual similarities between management l…
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How To Spend Too Much Money - Microwave Chowder #8
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What would you do tomorrow if you retirement-level money appeared in your bank account?…
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ExMachina Unchained - Microwave Chowder #7
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: 2 parts: first, what one job would you not give up to AI, and second, what job do you hope to see given up in y…
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How well can you focus on a goal or vision? Not just for a minute, hour, day, week, or month–but for a year or more? Do you create a plan for the year and stick to it, measure it? How about over a decade? In this episode, we look at the driving forces and proverbs of some of America's capitalist giants, and have come up with one conclusion: hyper-f…
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Viva la Robot Revolución
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Jarvis, and Rosie, and Bears, Oh My! What are we to make of a future in which AI could become sentient, or intelligent enough to identify its own needs as distinct or more important from that of its maker? Maybe we're getting too far ahead of ourselves. In this episode, we talk about the role of automation as means to advancing our quality of life,…
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Loyalty or Drive - Microwave Chowder #6
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: Would you rather have an employee low in loyalty but very driven to succeed, or very loyal but not as driven?…
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The Birth Canal of Responsibility
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Almost everyone at some time has found themselves taking on more responsibility than they can or should handle. The real test in life is in knowing what is beyond your abilities or domain and learning to delegate. But it's not always so easy to discern and draw these lines. In this episode, we compare our experiences in parenting to being leaders i…
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Sports are Awesome
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Get yer boots strapped in and your pigskins ready (laces out), 'cuz we're talkin' sports tonight. Sports, especially competitive, are such an important part of our development. In this episode, we share stories from childhood about our favorite, and not so favorite, sports; from baseball, to mountain biking, to street luging, football, skateboardin…
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Implosion vs. Explosion - Microwave Chowder #5
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Perfect is the Enemy of Good
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Would you consider yourself a perfectionist? Can the pursuit of excellence turn into an unhealthy lifestyle of perfection? Join us for this episode of Mystery Chowder, as we talk about what it's like to deal with the weight of wanting to be perfect in every area of our lives. And stick around, as we'll share some strategies for re-balancing your ex…
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Year In Review - Microwave Chowder #4
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Intensity vs. Consistency
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What NOT to Say at a Business Meeting - Microwave Chowder #3
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What are two things you wouldn't say at a business meeting but wish you could?…
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The Future Tech We're Excited About - Microwave Chowder #2
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What futuristic technology are you looking forward to the most?…
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I Could Dominate That
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In this episode, Corey and Rick discuss the presumption of leadership and the gall it takes to assert one's will over the will of others. Unleash your pitchforks at every controversial and downright appauling thing they say, and be sure to like us on Facebook and subscribe!
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Welcome to Microwave Chowder!
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We're trying a fun spin on your favorite parboiled chowder today. Join us for Microwave Chowder: the same goodness from Rick & Corey, only shorter. We've got 10 minutes to answer 1 question and discuss it, with no prep beforehand. It's wild, it's unpredictable, and it's spicy. Buckle up. Microwave Chowder #1: What's the Manliest Thing You Can Think…
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Just Make it a Habit Already
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In this episode, we talk about the barriers to building lasting habits along "The Habit Loop" formation process. Some have trouble getting started, while some have trouble sticking to it. What motivates us and what are our barriers along the way? Join us as we explore it together. And in typical Mystery Chowder fashion, we've got some special detou…
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(Almost) a Year in Review
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Running a podcast is running a business. Aspects of product development, marketing strategy, and financial stewardship are all part of the gig. After about 10 months of recording, we reflect on the journey of podcasting. What have we learned and what challenges have we had to overcome? Join us in this episode as you get a behind-the-scenes look at …
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Why Does Perseverance Matter?
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To persevere, or continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success–what does that really mean? What are some hard moments in your life that you’ve had to work through? What rewards have you seen through perseverance? Join us this episode as we share stories of having to push through a challenge, …
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What is the Value of Assessment?
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"If you spend your life sparing people’s feelings and feeding their vanity, you get so you can’t distinguish what should be respected in them." -F. Scott Fitzgerald How do we solicit valuable feedback from those around us and use it to hone our personal brand, add increased value to others, and live without the bad habbits that are holding us back.…
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Pros & Cons of Buzzwords
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Have you ever found yourself counting the number of times a buzzword is used in a conversation? What makes a buzzword so "buzzy?" For some, they help to both communicate complex ideas and blend in with the culture around us. For others, they allow us to hide behind a truth that we don't want to or can't say.…
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Down with Disney!?
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In this episode, Rick turns into a curmudgeon and tells the world to get off his lawn. Corey reels him back in as they discuss the importance of moderating content for their families, the value of freedom of speech, and the ill effects of generational stereotypes.
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How important is maintaining a daily routine for yourself? What are your personal or family rituals and how do they help you to organize your own life? In this episode, we interview each other about our routines, family upbringing, chronotypes, daily must do's, and things we wish we could do better or more consistently.…
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