House Calls the Podcast

Welcome to House Calls: The Podcast! Ever wondered how biometeorology impacts animals? Or maybe you’ve been craving a moment of calm in the middle of your busy day? What if there was a place that could satisfy both those curiosities—and more? You’re in the right spot! This week, we sit down with our lifelong friend Phil McIntyre, the creative mind behind Squirrel Box. Phil’s story is all about ble...

An underlying theme to the podcast is that it's never too late too late to take a chance and try something new.  This week's guest, Dr. Sarah Whiteford, exemplifies that message and her new chapter in her career is a win/win for both her and her patients.  After 25 years of treating patients within the hospital system, Sarah has recently started her own membership-based, primary care practice in A...

On this episode we dig into the inspiring story of Tom Ripley.  Tom attacks all aspects of life with intensity.  Hard work and purpose has been his guide.  We discuss everything from his career, family, coaching and his many hobbies.  His insights into leadership, teamwork and stress is valuable to all.  Give a listen and please share with others!

This week, Dr Hugh House and Matthew Waldron talk with Capt. Brett O'Donovan (call sign T-Rex) about his journey to a career in the military that started with a laser focus in the 5th grade! He was able to hone the skills he learned as a member of the crew team in high school and at the Naval Academy, to develop his leadership skills.  Brett talks about the importance of being prepared, overcoming...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this week the guys talk about gratitude, athlete's losing weight, Landman and settle the debate of Springsteen vs Mellencamp. Spoiler alert, he's the Boss for a reason and the guys are very grateful for you listening, following, sharing and suggestions for topics and guests!  Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode of House Calls the Podcast, the guys discuss the idea of starting a New Year's resolution BEFORE January 1st! If you want to be healthier in 2026, why wait?  Its the perfect time to get outside and start walking! Part of your goal for the next year might include a better understanding of modern technology.  With the help of Mitch Hook, we look at the rise of AI as well as the benef...

On this week's episode, Dr. Hugh House and Matthew Waldron, get the privilege of speaking with world renown interventional cardiologist, Dr. Gus Pichard.  Gus was a young doctor at the forefront when the angioplasty procedure was originally developed.  He was able to combine that knowledge with his belief that a doctor's true calling was to be of service not only to his patients, but to the medica...

In this episode, Ti and Matt with the help of their friend Gay Truscott, take a look at your financial wellness. Gay is a Certified Financial Planner who delivers a powerful message about living within your means. The term "wellness" covers a lot of areas and financial wellness is as equally important as the forms of wellness we have talked about in the past: spiritual, mental and physical.    Lik...

Do you like spit takes?  Jokes by Frankie the Joke-Man Waldron?  Then this is the podcast for you! On this episode the guys sit down with Peter Smith and Brandon Smith to discuss multi-sport athletes in the era when its very easy to specialize in one sport and play it year round.  As you might have guessed by the matching last names of the guest, they are in fact related to each other. They are fa...

Are you overwhelmed about the amount of health and wellness information that is clogging up your social media?  Are you stressed out about which is a legitimate source of information? On this week’s episode Dr. House, along with his trusty side-kick Matthew Waldron, talk about different trends that are currently popular on the internet and how to determine which is the right one for you.  This wee...

This week the guys get to go behind the scenes with career educator, Chuck Baldecchi.  Chuck is currently Head of School at Charlotte Latin School, which serves students K-12.  He talks about what drew him to become a teacher and his mission to educate the entire child.  The big takeaway was that Ti finally learned that Stanley's are not appropriate drinking vessels for male pod-casters!  So you c...

This week the guys talk with Will Klepper (yes another Klepper) about his journey to chase a dream making movies.  He might be a "nepo baby", but he is also a young man taking a swing for his big break in Hollywood.  What started as blog in high school about the different content he was consuming, has lead him to chase his passions.  While he is still early in the climb, he is grinding it out and...

This week the guys dive into the world of social media through the eyes of two of their daughters, MK House and Molly Waldron.  As is typically the case, the guys get corrected by their daughters.  The only difference is that it was done on a podcast, instead of the privacy of their own homes.  Make sure you like, subscribe and share the podcast!  Thanks for listening! 

This week the guys have a great conversation with one of their famous friends that you may never heard of:  farmer, risk taker and weighted vest advocate Miah Dancy. The original topic was to focus on his part as being the 1st-Mate of a 4 man crew that crossed the Atlantic in a 52 foot catamaran, (20 days and over 3,000 miles) somehow turned into learning more about his philosophy's on life and pa...

This week the guys talk with reading zealot, Lisa Lyman.  As we know "reading is fundamental" and Lisa practices what she teaches! Besides being a full time teacher, wife, and mother of 5, Lisa is still able to read over 40 books a year! That number does not include any from her personal library of over 10,000 children's books! Lisa a strong advocate for parents to read aloud to their children fro...

The guys have a great conversation with the recently retired Bryan Martin. Bryan has been on the go his entire life. He was a two sport All-American at Yale where he met his wife. He had an incredible career and recently retired from D.E. Shaw where he was the Founder and CEO of Renewable Investments. He is an avid duck hunter among his numerous hobbies. He has some interesting thoughts on what re...

In this episode of House Calls, Dr. Hugh House and Matthew Waldron explore various themes including the importance of balancing passion and rest in life, the significance of community and solitude, and the loyalty of sports fandom. They discuss the upcoming reading challenge as a way to build habits and engage with their audience, while also addressing the balance of support and honesty in fitness...

Dominique Pichard talks with the guys about her journey from being Dr. Dom as a kid to her current role as he Chief Science Officer for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.  Along the she played both field hockey and ice hockey while in college, way she got married and had 3 children (all while in residency!).  Now she is able to combine her passion for finding solutions through science wit...

Rucking (walking with a weighted backpack, or "ruck", on your back) has been around forever.  This week the guys dig into the "ruckus" surrounding weighted vests. Is it a fad?  Who should try it? Is it beneficial for all ages?  Get the answers to these questions and remember to subscribe, like and share this episode with your friends!

This week the guys get to talk with Kyle Ritchie, who was able to take his love of sports  and combine that with hard work to make a career in the world of audio and visual productions.  From NCAA basketball, to MLB and the NFL Kyle has seen it all.  Ever hear the perfect song during a timeout? Thank Kyle! 

This week the guys get to talk to Kevin Coloton.  The title says it all.  The only thing "meh" about the man is his name! And the fact that he can't do taxidermy (yet!)! From his career journey to how he spends his free time its an interesting conversation with someone who thought his life was going to go one way and instead went a 1,000 different ways.  Not that its been an easy trip, but Kevin w...

This week the guys throw caution to the wind and take you into the world of cold plunging!  Watch as these two warriors submerge themselves into water that reaches temperatures of 46 degrees!!!  You will learn about the countless wellness benefits they both receive from their "plunges".  To watch the video, please find us on YouTube!

To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Corn Roast Lacrosse Games, the guys sit down with historians, players and coaches to understand the importance of this annual event.  They talk with lacrosse historian Rick Hook, player Ti House and Brian Wood, players/coaches Acacia /Walker Weinstein and Stacey Fernandez, about what makes this game so special.  Is it getting to play with your heroes?  Or...

This week Dr. House and Matt get to know a fascinating young woman, Clara Cecil.  Besides being a published author (It Starts With a Step), she is an advocate for regenerative farming.  Walking and eating healthy, its almost as if this podcast was made for her!  Enjoy and please subscribe!

The guys catch up with good friend and first repeat guest, Hearon Dickson.  Hearon was on episode # 11 and the guys talk about breathing, meditation and unique take on meditating when flowing!  Visit Hearon's website www. HearonDicksonWellness.com to learn more about his offerings!