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From the Playground to the Foreground EP 10: Jon and Scott Talk Mascots, Mega Millions, and Southwest Airlines with Chris Priebe This week, Jon and Scott are joined by Chris Priebe—Managing Director of Finance at Southwest Airlines and Scott's Pre-K classmate. The trio discuss a range of topics—from the College Football Playoffs to high school mascots to Smokey Robinson. 🔔 Don't forget...

From the Playground to the Foreground EP9: Jon and Scott Review the Front 9 with Ron Corning We moved playgrounds—the week our guest decided not to show! Luckily for Jon and Scott, our producer Ron Corning knows a thing or two about podcasting (and moving to Texas and Zsa Zsa Gabor). The trio touches on a wide range of topics—from bar mitzvahs to handwriting to what it is, exactly, that makes a Te...

From the Playground to the Foreground " EP8: Jon Switches Seats, Scott Designs Stationary, and Chad Pinson Warms Hearts" In this episode, Jon and Scott try out a new seating arrangement. But both bring props! They’re joined this week by guest Chad Pinson—the CEO and Managing Partner of Carr, Riggs & Ingram (a top 25, nationally-ranked accounting & advisory firm). Chad joins the g...

From the Playground to the Foreground EP7: Jon Loves the Library, Scott Could Probably Start a Fire, and Charlie Caulkins Auctions Art In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss the Cowboys, Boy Scouts, and the differences between real estate and art. They’re joined this week by guest Charlie Caulkins—a Vice President at Sotheby's, whose Dallas office she heads up. For more info about Charlie and...

From the Playground to the Foreground EP6: Jon Had Breakfast, Scott Got a Belt, and Sam Eppler is Running for Congress In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss being celebrated, disagree on the definition of "inertia," and decide that doing anything at a high level is hard. They’re joined this week by guest Sam Eppler—a 28-year-old Dallasite whose list of accomplishments includes being the...

EP5: Scott Tries to Park, Jon Stands Corrected, and Ken Malcolmson Talks All Things Dallas In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss the importance of civic engagement, the greatness of the Katy Rail, and the cost of garage parking. They're joined this week by guest Ken Malcolmson—the CEO of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce who discusses his impressive career, mid-life mindset shift, and con...

From the Playground to the Foreground EP4: Scott Sabotages a Gym, Jon Gets a Trophy, and Jennifer Young Talks Work-Life Balance In this episode, Jon and Scott discuss work-life balance, the hidden gem of Dallas real estate, and gym equipment larceny. They’re joined this week by guest Jennifer Young—a Louisiana-born Dallasite who’s learned to balance being a wife and mom with being Sales Leader at...

In this episode, we invited SMU basketball standout Jarrey Foster to join the conversation. We discuss how Jon and Jarrey developed a unique and trusted friendship. We dive into how and why Jon and Scott love to mentor people.  Through the conversation we learn that mentors can play a pivotal role at any point and both parties in that relationship can find tremendous benefits. Jarrey explains how...

In this episode, our guest is our longtime friend Brent Beasley and together we tackle the concept of change and how he has handled change throughout his life. From his career to his personal life, Brent joins the show to discuss with us his perspective. You will hear a great book recommendation, how and why Brent went from clergy to a leader in the education sector, and why we call him the bruise...

Join Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett, two childhood friends who've shared nearly 50 years of memories, as they take you on a nostalgic yet forward-thinking journey with their podcast, "From the Playground to the Foreground."  Jon and Scott have grown from carefree kids on the playground to influential industry leaders. They may not always agree on today’s hot topics, but their endu...