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This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the important topic of what to do when you forget somone's name ans they approach you to start a conversation. Let me introduce you to Mack and Check. Chet and Matt both have people in their lives that called them the wrong name for years. Matt and Chet just let it ride. The conversation shifts to a #Top3 that may ruffle feathers. We discuss...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover Troy's new perspective he is bringing into 2023. The #Top3 this week is "actors who would play you in a movie." This is an interesting one and rather difficult for the guys to determine. Of course, we disagree with each other. Matt closes us out with a good word on engaging in your local community. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Troy...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover anti-depressant medication usage in dogs. It is higher than we would ever imagine. Matt has a theory related to dog owners. #Top3 things to do with your kids before they leave the house. Troy has a good word. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Dog meds Top 3 Family activities to do before your kids move out! A Good Word: Psalm 148:7-14 L...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover their traditions at Christmas time. Chet had a big change when he married into a fsmily with different traditions. The #Top3 turns to talks of long-term investing. Start investing now seems to be the theme. Chet reads about Jesus birth from Luke and the guys discuss the impact it still has today. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Christ...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover Christmas traditions and the reason for the season. Troy coerces Matt and Chet to take the Enneagram personaliry test. We cover our scores in this episode. Hint: Matt is warm, kind-hearted, and likes hugs from strangers! In the Top3, the guys give advice on how to keep warm when the temperature drops. There is some great advice here. Take he...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the compicated topic of the government's capability to spy on its own citizens. Phantom and Pegasus come to mind. Matt and Troy don't think much of it. Chet shares about a jounalist the Obama administration activelty spied on in an effort to stop or slow the "Fast and Furious" weapons transfer plan Eric Holder had to allow US weapons to fall...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover coffee snobs and how they like things much more difficult than they need to be. The guys then shift to the Top3 late night TV talk show hosts. Chet closes with a good word. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Fancy coffee Top 3 Late Night Talk Show TV Hosts: Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Fallon, Connan O'Brien, Gra...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover Troy's road rage caused my negative messages on electronic road signs. TinyBuddha.com provides an article that peovides tips on how to handle the negativity. Being Thanksgiving, you may need these tips to get you through the day! The guys then cover the Top 3 things they are thankful for. This leads Chet to tell a story about running away fr...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell discuss how the menu changes when the westher gets cooler top3 Commercial airline pet peeves Troy talks the Sabbath. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: cool season cooking is here Top 3 Commercial Airline Annoyances: 3.4 ounces of liquid, small seats, chatty neighbors, carry-on too large, gate lice, reclining seats, service animals, standing i...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell have a familiar guest, Chris Broughton, in studio this episode. Matt gets Chet fired up over women's sports focusing on politics instead of sports. Chet talks about how liberals require 100% adoption of 100% of their political issues, infanticide, sex changes for kids, etc. Chet felt blindsided since Matt said he wanted to talk about soccer. The g...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell are celebrating their 100th Episode of the Hardheaded Podcast with Special Guest Christopher "Beef" Broughton. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: 100 Episodes and Current Events Top 3 Favorite Hardheaded Podcast Episodes A Good Word from Matt: Appreciation Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspenna...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the complexity of Section 230 from the Communications Decency Act. Chet tries to educate the audience as well as present a few cases that have brought us to this point. The Top 3 Halloween constimes is next. Then Matt closes us out with a good word. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Section 230 Top 3 Halloween Costumes: Karate Kid, E.T....

This week, Matt Amos talks about a public speaking event that did not go as planned. He apologizes to his audience in this episode. Sorry to the Gardner Edgerton High School Trailblazer Football team. The guys, all experienced in public speaking, then begin to share advice and tips to help you improve your speeches. Chet dislikes powerpoint and it breaks Troy's paradigm. The guys then discuss thei...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the LEWT fishing tournamenr cheaters who wete caught stuffing lead weights into fish to make they weigh more. Troy shares Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Christian Film Quality Top 3 Moments in Baseball A Good Word: Compassion Matthew 9:35-36 cheating, fisherman, professional fishermen, fishing tournament, LEWT, walleye, lake erie, sc...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover why autumn brings solitude snd how it is good for the soul. Matt can't stop talking about the rut. Then they share their Top 3 must have household tools. Troy closes us out with a good word about the time Jesus overturned the tables in the Temple courts. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Fall and solitude Top 3 Tools every household sho...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover how the US is bouncing from one major issue to the next. It seems to be never ending. Matt brings potential solutions that are not tied to a politician or a political party. They shift their conversation to their Top 3 least favorite foods. Chet closes the episode out with a good word about loving the Lord with all of your heart, soul, and m...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the Top 3 Oversold and Under Delivered thing ever. Troy also brings light to the fact that the entertainment industry is getting bolder in what they want our kids to get desensitized to. And it's appalling. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Troy and the entertainment industries attempt to warp kids' minds. Top 3 Oversold and Under Deliv...

GET OFF THE ROAD CYCLISTS!!! Also this week, Chet shares his disdain for Midwestern tailgating procedures and etiquette. He may have some resolutions for this behavior as well. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind with Chet Top 3 Most Talented Actors of All Time A Good Word from Troy out of The Chosen 40 Days with Jesus Blue Book Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/...

This week, Matt Amos lets his frustration with self-centered people come out! He covers takers, charity, chewing with your mouth open, and so much more. He's got to vent. Chet talks about the success in helping people earn things instead of giving things to people. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Takers and entitled people Top 3 Restaurant Appetizers, fried pickles, lettuce wrap, deviled eg...

Chet would rather sit through a self-checkout line than listen to Matt's Top3. Troy digs deep into his disdain for the self check-out line. The guys talk about their perspectives on overrated movie franchises. They reach agreements on some. But the discussion turns when Matt delivers his top 3. The discussion then turns to a good word from the Gospel of Mark. The time when Jesus instructs the man...

Chet dives into the story of Gideon from the Old Testament book of Judges. He describes the rise and fall of Gideon. Many times, we only hear the story of the rise of Gideon. However, Chet talks about the fall. The corruption. Gideon's lip service to God, yet behavior of a self-absorbed power-hungry leader that lost his way. That sounds familiar when it comes to our current leaders in the FBI and...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell have fun talking about chili peppers, movies available on Amazon Prime and how Matt's movie choices are weak! #jointheconversation by commenting on your Top 3 prime moview or shows. Chet closes out the episode with a good word from the Gospel of Matthew. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Matt tries to kill Troy with a chili pepper. Top 3: All...

We go out of order! Troy is building a man cave so he asked that we talk about our TOP3 first because it may influence what is on Troy's mind. The guys talk about what they would bring to their college doorm room Matt is focused on food, Chet is focused on waking up on time and clothing, Troy is focused on sleeping and eating and studying God's word. You can tell which of the three has a kid about...

How powerful is herd mentality? Chet discusses how long the lines have been outside of a Dutch Brothers Coffee that recently opened near his house. 100 degree temperatures have not stopped people from waiting in line for a significant amount of time. The psychological background of why society is wired for following the herd out of fear of missing out. The discussion then shifts to the top 3 jobs...

Matt brings thai chili peppers to the studio for Troy and Chet to taste. The heat discussion turns into a challenge where Matt commits to eating the hottest of his peppers if we get 50 new reviews on apple podcast. Chet blows up the scoville heat scale for the fraud that it is. The guys take you around the world as they discuss their top 3 foreign dishes. Chet gives a good word about John the Bapt...