The Daniel Stih Podcast

There's a lot of misinformation about mold in HVAC ( air conditioning ) systems and air ducts. Should you be concerned? Will sanitizing the ductwork solve the problem? In this episode, I break down the facts and debunk myths surrounding mold in your air conditioning and ventilation system. You'll learn how mold grows in HVAC systems, how to detect and test for mold in air ducts and—most importantl...

My guest is Jeb Jarrell, a Certified Financial Planner and founder of Plentiful Wealth, specializing in retirement planning. This conversation focuses on a question: How do you decide what "enough" looks like for retirement—when the future is uncertain? In this episode, we explore: • Why "how much do I need?" is harder than it seems • The role of lifestyle, timing, and risk • Common mistakes in re...

My guest for this episode is Manas Talukdar, a senior industry leader in Data Infrastructure for AI. Talukdar has significant experience designing and developing products in artificial intelligence used in mission critical sectors across the world. You might call him a Software engineering polyglot, as he's comfortable programming in Java, C#, Python, and other languages. He has bootstrapped multi...

My guest is Frank King, a speaker and mental health advocate who has spent years helping people understand and respond to suicide risk. This conversation focuses on a critical question: How do you recognize when someone may be struggling—and what helps in that moment? In this episode, we explore: • Signs that someone may be thinking about suicide • What to say and what to avoid • Why people often...

This conversation is not just about The Beatles—it's about a deeper question: How do stories, history, and firsthand accounts shape what we believe is true—and where does that understanding break down? My guest is David Bedford, a Beatles historian and author of several books about The Beatles. He spent twenty years researching, interviewing and writing about the group that started as The Quarryme...

My guest is Stephen Short, CEO of CareerFit and a career strategist focused on helping people make better decisions about their work. This conversation is not about chasing a "dream job." It's about a deeper question: How do you decide when to stay in a career—and when to leave? In this episode, we explore: • How to evaluate whether a role is truly a poor fit or just difficult • How to distinguish...

Fear is often treated as something to overcome. What is it, really? In this episode, I talk with Dave Albin, who has spent decades guiding people through fire walks—an experience many describe as life-changing. We explore: • What people experience as "fear" in high-stakes moments • Why something like firewalking changes behavior • How group dynamics, expectation, and interpretation shape outcomes...