The Four Bests Podcast

Episode Summary Welcome to Episode 13 of The Four Bests podcast! First, an important programming note: based on listener demand, the show is officially returning to its classic monthly format, with episodes dropping on the 4th of every month at 4:44 PM EST. Additionally, this episode features "three and a half bests" due to a technical glitch that lost Serge's original audio, but a special re-reco...

Welcome to the final segment of Episode 12 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Isaac passes the mic to Nate to share his August 2026 best: celebrating his daughter Elsie's incredible success submitting her artwork to the Polk County Fair and the Oregon State Fair. The guys discuss the beauty of grassroots art communities, Elsie's creative process with YouTube tutorials and Lego dioramas, and the...

Welcome to Part 3 of Episode 12 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Nate hosts as Serge takes the mic to reveal a massive secret he has been hiding from the guys for the last nine months: he has been secretly training in Taekwondo! The guys react to a slideshow of Serge’s martial arts journey, debate his new status as a "local vigilante," and celebrate his impressive third-place sparring finish...

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 12 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Serge takes the host's chair (after briefly laying off Nate for an administrative note error and debating the ethics of Riverside's AI voice cloning) as Mac shares his "best" from August 2026: diving deep into a family board gaming renaissance with his kids. The guys reminisce about the golden age of tabletop games, air out deca...

Welcome to Episode 12 (Part 1) of The Four Bests podcast! Mac takes the host's chair this week as Isaac shares a heartfelt "best" reflecting on his 12-year daily routine of taking a 5:00 AM morning walk with his wife, Rachel. The guys discuss the physical and mental health benefits of getting those morning miles in, the importance of intentional time in a marriage, and how to avoid jet lag through...

Welcome to a very special bonus segment of The Four Bests podcast! Because September 2026 gifted the calendar with a rare fifth Wednesday, Nate, Isaac, Serge, and Mac are taking a break from their standard monthly recaps to host a special roundtable on the best media they consumed this past summer. The guys cover everything from addictive audiobooks and standalone sci-fi films to physical CDs and...

Welcome to Part 4 of Episode 11 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Isaac, Mac, and Nate pass the mic to Serge to share his "best" from July 2026. Serge discusses a spontaneous family day trip to Lake Erie, celebrating family milestones, and the unique ways he connects with his kids through nature and co-op gaming. The guys also dive into a passionate endorsement of the Harry Potter: Hogwarts Ba...

Welcome to Part 3 of Episode 11 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Nate takes over hosting duties as Mac shares his best of July 2026: a family trip to Erie, Pennsylvania, to celebrate the 4th of July and America's 250th anniversary. The guys discuss the magic of seeing fireworks through a child's eyes, share some hilarious and highly questionable past firework memories, and reminisce about a r...

Welcome to Part 2 of Episode 11 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Isaac takes the mic to share his "best" from July 2026: a multi-state college tour that turned into an unforgettable family vacation. With his daughter Lydia going into her junior year and narrowing down her collegiate volleyball prospects, the family hit the road to visit campuses across Alabama, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida. Th...

Episode Summary Welcome back to The Four Bests Podcast! This week kicks off Episode 11 with Nate taking the lead to share his absolute best from July 2026: the "Achievement High." After feeling weighed down by a massive summer to-do list, Nate finally locked in and conquered everything from motorhome repairs to yard work. The guys break down the psychology of getting things done, the satisfaction...

Welcome to the final installment of Episode 10 of The Four Bests podcast! This week, Mac wraps things up by sharing his best, which is all about Father's Day. He kicks off the segment with a history lesson on how the holiday started in Spokane, Washington, in 1910 before diving into his own unique parenting traditions. The guys then share their own Father's Day experiences, leading to some hilario...

Welcome back to another weekly segment of The Four Bests Podcast! This week, Isaac takes the mic to share an incredible update on his daughter Lydia's volleyball career. By combining his recent exploration of artificial intelligence with her college recruiting journey, Isaac reveals how they successfully navigated the complex world of NCAA sports. From recovering from an ankle injury to fielding D...

Welcome back to The Four Bests Podcast for our next weekly Wednesday drop! This week, Nate takes the mic to celebrate a massive life milestone: his 20-year wedding anniversary with his wife, Heidi! The guys take a heartfelt (and hilarious) walk down memory lane, reminiscing about the wedding where Mac and Isaac served as best men and Serge perfectly seated the guests. From anniversary gifts and th...

Welcome to Episode 10 (Part 1) of The Four Bests Podcast! We are kicking off our brand-new weekly release schedule with a trip to the coast! This week, Serge takes center stage to share his favorite summer tradition: a family vacation to the peaceful, postcard-worthy town of Chincoteague, Virginia. From the real history behind Chincoteague's famous wild ponies to catching blue crabs with a stick a...

Episode Summary Happy Fourth of July and America's 250th birthday! In Episode Nine of The Four Bests, the guys are celebrating independence, the great outdoors, and some massive personal milestones. This month’s highlights cover everything from nostalgic Pittsburgh amusement park rides and hidden local waterfalls to Oregon backpacking gear and a highly anticipated doctoral graduation. Key Takeaway...

Episode Summary In the eighth installment of The Four Best Podcast, Isaac, Mac, Sergey, and Nate return to share their highlights from the past month. The conversation spans from celebrating professional truck drivers in Dallas to proud parenting moments involving marathons, swimming lessons, and piano recitals. Nate also shares an exciting initial announcement about his family's dog. At the end o...

Episode Summary: In Episode Seven of The Four Bests, the guys shake up their usual format to recap an epic group trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, celebrating a couple of 40th birthdays! Instead of their typical monthly highlights, Isaac, Nate, Mac, and Serge each break down their absolute favorite moments from the trip. From early morning half marathons and smooth airport travel to getting discs stuck i...

🎙️ Episode 6: Spikes, Sparks, Smashed Subarus, and San Diego Buckle up, because Episode 6 of The Four Bests is an absolute rollercoaster! This month, Isaac, Mac, Serge, and Nate are bringing a wild mix of heart-pounding scares, major career milestones, proud parenting moments, and a century-old sports underdog story. If you’ve ever wondered how four lifelong friends from Pittsburgh can seamlessly...

Episode Summary In Episode Five of The Four Best Podcast, Isaac, Mac, Serge, and Nate return to share their highlights from the past month. The guys cover everything from health and winter weather to tropical getaways and the future of technology. Whether you are looking for tips on navigating AI or just want to hear a good story about an epic Pittsburgh snowstorm, this episode has something for e...

Summary In this episode of the Four Best Podcast, the hosts share their personal highlights from the past month, reflecting on achievements, family traditions, and the holiday season. Isaac shares his excitement about achieving his first hole-in-one in disc golf, while Mac discusses the joy of the holidays and building family traditions. Sergey talks about the fun of making pierogies with neighbor...

What happens when four lifelong friends from Pittsburgh gather each month to swap stories about the best moments in their lives? You get “The Four Best Podcast”—a show that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and inspiring, where real talk about family, friendship, and everyday victories takes center stage. In this episode, the crew brings you a whirlwind of personal triumphs and relatable challen...

Step into the world of “The Four Best Podcast,” where four lifelong friends from Pittsburgh reunite each month to share the highlights that make life worth celebrating. In this very first pilot episode, you’ll meet Nate, Mac, Serge, and Isaac—each bringing their own stories, laughter, and heartfelt moments to the table. Catch up with Nate as he shares his excitement about the Pittsburgh Steelers a...

What happens when four lifelong friends from Pittsburgh reconnect each month to share the best moments of their lives? You get “The Four Best Podcast”—a show that’s as heartfelt as it is hilarious, blending real talk about friendship, family, work, and the little joys that make life meaningful. In this episode, the crew dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of adult friendships, the art of l...

In the premiere episode of The Four Best Podcast, lifelong friends Nate, Mac, Isaac, and Serge introduce themselves and share the stories behind their best moments of the month. From a creative project that earned recognition, to a meaningful moment at work, a new fitness journey, and a long-awaited educational milestone—each story reflects the heart of this podcast: finding light in everyday life...