The Scott Townsend Show

Send us Fan Mail Guests:   Liz Draven Hope @lizzzliftsss Sebastian Pierce  @seabasslift_ Mentions: Warren Biesiadecki  @warrenbies50 Alex Eubank  @alex_eubank15 In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show , I sit down with Liz Draven Hope and Sebastian Pierce for an honest conversation about fitness, discipline, and what it really means to put yourself out there publicly. We talk about how working...

Send us Fan Mail A single Instagram line flips our mindset from “one more day” to “one less day,” and that change sharpens how we live right now. We trade delay for urgency, not to feel heavy, but to choose what matters and act on it today.  • reframing time as finite instead of unlimited  • seeing “one less day” as a wake-up call  • grounding urgency in faith and the idea that God numbers our day...

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with April Whitson, Global VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge, to unpack seven leadership regrets and how intentional habits prevent them. From regrettable retention to culture drift, we share practical moves that raise standards, protect trust, and improve results. • work–life integration replacing identity-through-work • regrettable retention and the c...

Send us Fan Mail What if sitting with one story could change how you see your life? We launch the Up Project with a bold commitment: fifty viewings of Pixar’s Up, each one an experiment in attention, emotion, and meaning. Rather than chasing the next hot take, we trade speed for depth and explore how repetition turns a familiar plot into a mirror that reflects who we are today. We talk about the f...

Send us Fan Mail In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern cla...

Send us Fan Mail Support the show I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 Resources and Links -------------------------------------------- My contact info: LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qwe Twitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQa Facebook   ...

Send us Fan Mail Likeness isn’t luck—it’s design. On this episode, I sit down with live digital caricature artist Angie Jordan to explore how she turns a trade show aisle into a packed crowd and a stream of branded keepsakes. Angie breaks down the math behind caricature—allocating space to the biggest feature, exaggerating for clarity, and composing faces that are often more recognizable than a ph...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Scott Townsend Show , I reconnect with longtime friend and marketing leader Jacquelyn LaMar Berney , President of VI Marketing and Branding in Oklahoma City. Jacquelyn—an accomplished marketer, community leader, and trustee for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art—joins me for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about authenticity, personal branding, and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I visit with Max Skinner, Senior Manager of Community Development for Movember . Men’s health needs more than awareness—it needs action people can see, measure, and join. Max and I explore how a global mustache movement has evolved into a U.S.-anchored engine for impact, funding programs that tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and the growing crisis of men...

Send us Fan Mail Jake Frew's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@JakeFrew Jake Frew's Patreon page  https://www.patreon.com/c/JakeFrew What would you choose if YouTube hid views and subscriber counts—hype or your own taste? I respond to Jake Frew's Patreon post about YouTube Metrics and Airline etiquette.  I discuss a world without public metrics and trace how that shift might bring us back...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I sit down with Sam McCullough from OneHope.com to explore the world of Gen Alpha —kids who’ve never known a life without screens. We dive into the real sources of influence shaping their decisions, from social media feeds and AI to mental health pressures, and discuss how parents and leaders can guide them toward grounded faith. In this episode, we cover: Who Gen Alpha...

Send us Fan Mail A mustache can start a conversation, but the real goal is changing the rules men grew up with. This episode digs into Movember as a catalyst for men’s mental health, exploring why so many guys carry stress, anxiety, and depression in silence and what it takes to make sharing feel safe. We talk candidly about the phrases that shape boys—man up, boys don’t cry—and how those scripts...

Send us Fan Mail We trace how a dining table mic turned into a focused blue-collar podcast and why showing up beats having perfect gear. We dig into trade careers, union vs non-union nuance, and the real time cost of making a quality show while life and work keep moving. • origins of a three-host shop-floor show • evolving into interviews, leadership, and growth • audience focus on hands-on worker...

Send us Fan Mail We share a six-book reading stack and explain why switching between genres—biography, classic epic, mystery, gothic, and marketing—makes ideas stick. We show how fast first reads, slow second reads, and simple note-taking turn reading into a useful habit. • six-book list from Lucas to Homer to Hopkins • how the chapter-by-chapter “buffet” system works • why second reads deepen ins...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate the clean, bold flavor of Louisiana hot sauce and call out the frustrating plastic seal that slows breakfast to a crawl. We share a simple packaging fix and ask listeners to send their worst “who designed this?” examples for future features. • brief history of Louisiana hot sauce and its simple recipe   • the protective seal problem and why it fails users   • a practi...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Scott discuss whether it's time for Mike Gundy to step down as Oklahoma State's head football coach after the team's devastating loss to Oregon. • Gundy transformed OSU from an afterthought into a nationally respected program with 15 Top 25 finishes • Last season was Gundy's worst as head coach with only three wins • The Oregon game exposed fundamental issues with coaching...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries come when we venture beyond our usual preferences. Having just finished "Theo of Golden," by Allen Levi. a book far removed from my typical action-packed thrillers, I found myself profoundly moved in unexpected ways. When Eric Rostad, host of Books of Titans podcast and a friend whose literary judgment I trust implicitly, recommended this...

Send us Fan Mail We're celebrating a major milestone on the podcast with our 7,500th download after five years and 234 episodes. This achievement represents the longest project I've ever committed to outside of my professional career. • Most new podcasts don't make it beyond 7 episodes • The conversations with guests and their stories have been the driving force behind the show's longevity • Shari...

Send us Fan Mail featuring: Draven Hope Ben Townsend Ever caught yourself replaying a meeting or conversation days later, questioning your every word and action? You're not alone in this leadership struggle. Our latest installment in the Leadership is Influence series tackles the complex relationship between reflection and effective leadership. Through an insightful conversation with Liz Draven Ho...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership isn't about pursuing titles but developing others to reach their potential. Our conversation explores how leadership perspectives evolve from seeking positions to focusing on creating meaningful impact and building capable teams. • Shifting from wanting leadership positions to prioritizing good work and social influence • How leadership positions naturally attract narci...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is fundamentally about influence and returning more value than the resources invested. Our views on leadership evolve over time, often shifting from purely analytical approaches to recognizing the crucial importance of emotional connections. • Leadership defined as the ability to influence others toward fulfilling the company's mission • Effective leaders connect organi...

Send us Fan Mail Leadership is about influence and aligning people to goals while serving them empathetically and helping them develop to reach their full potential. • Leadership develops through experience, just like learning to walk—you fall down, get up, and improve as long as you're paying attention • The ability to influence is the essence of leadership, which can be wielded ethically or unet...

Send us Fan Mail Support the show I ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2 Resources and Links -------------------------------------------- My contact info: LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qwe Twitter  https://bit.ly/3enLDQa Facebook   ...

Send us Fan Mail We explore the emotional and mental challenges of decluttering during life transitions and how our attachment to possessions can hold us back from moving forward. • Moving reveals the overwhelming accumulation of possessions that often go unused for years • The emotional challenge of parting with items tied to significant memories and life events • How digital alternatives can pre...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Townsend welcomes back familiar guest Ben Townsend for a deep dive into why "a well-defined problem is half the solution" and how this principle applies across business and personal scenarios. • Understanding customer needs beyond their stated requirements is essential for effective problem-solving • In software development, where engineers cost $130-$250/hour, misunderstand...