New Game Old Game

In our first guest episode, Matt and Greg sit down with Sheila to talk about education, entrepreneurship, and trusting your kids more than the system. She shares how one son went from homeschooling to a PhD in astroparticle physics, and how her younger son left high school after 10th grade to grow a business he started as a teenager. This conversation isn’t anti-school or anti-college. It’s about...

You’ve heard us reference No Alumni and Skullie before. But what does that actually mean? In Episode 5 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder break down the story and symbolism behind the No Alumni mascot. What looks simple at first glance is intentionally designed. Nothing is random. From the subtle forward tilt that represents momentum… To the “N” and “A” in the goggles s...

You’ve heard us say it many times: this podcast is powered by No Alumni. But what does that actually mean? In Episode 4 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder pull back the curtain on the movement behind the mic. We break down what No Alumni is, why it exists, and why it matters in today’s changing world of work, education, and leadership. No Alumni isn’t anti-college. It’s...

In Episode 3 of the New Game Old Game Podcast , Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder move from diagnosing the Old Game to clearly describing what the New Game is and what it currently rewards. Drawing on recent experiences at CES, RoofCon, and the International Roofing Expo, they explore what real innovation looks like on the ground and why adaptability now separates those who thrive from those who stall....

Work is changing fast, and the “Old Game” rules aren’t holding. In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast (powered by No Alumni ), Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder go deeper on what Old Game thinking looks like in real life, and why it’s quietly creating stuck careers, struggling teams, and businesses that can’t hire, keep, or develop great people. They unpack how the old script shaped many of...

Why does work feel harder than it should - even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder unpack what we actually mean by Old Game vs. New Game thinking in today’s world of work. Drawing from real experience in the trades, corporate environments, and leadership, they explore why so many people feel stuck — and why many busi...

If you’ve felt that the old rules of work, careers, and success no longer add up, this podcast is for you - real conversations about why the old game is breaking and what the new game actually demands. Welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni .

Something about work feels off - and most people can sense it. Companies can’t hire. People feel stuck. The old advice isn’t working anymore. In this pilot episode of New Game Old Game, hosts Matt and Greg introduce the core question behind the podcast: Are we still playing the Old Game of work in a New Game world. This episode sets the tone for the series: an open, honest conversation about work,...