The Engine of Matt Todd

#119 Interview: It's a beautiful thing 04.07.2020 2:03:22 ↓

Marty is a law enforcement office, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and the most well read and philosophical person I've ever met. This was an incredibly challenging conversation, and I couldn't be more thankful. Enjoy!

#118 God of the gaps 03.07.2020 13:13 ↓

In the absence of explanation, it does no one good to insert your world case scenario. 

#117 Dogs just want the truth 02.07.2020 13:04 ↓

They may have to sniff a lot of unpleasant things, but they get to the bottom of things that we would never dare.

116 Hiding in plain sight 01.07.2020 12:17 ↓

You'll never see the person who is your best role model without asking.

#115 Hindsight as a barometer 30.06.2020 14:19 ↓

The next time you look back and realize you could have done it better, you might want to pat yourself on the shoulder. 

#114 Comments as a catalyst 25.06.2020 12:41 ↓

It took 26 years and a conversation to tip me over the edge, but maybe comments will be able to help you get to the other side faster.

#113 The master class and the chef 24.06.2020 12:13 ↓

It's tempting to engage in specific forms of education, but be careful not to be arrogant with your own growth.

#112 Waiter and teacher 23.06.2020 13:44 ↓

It's hard to understand two more polar opposite ideas of human nature, in the United States, at least. 

#111 Overalls that don't matter overall 22.06.2020 12:24 ↓

Who really thinks that goofy overalls you wear affect things overall in your life? Well, most people, in fact. 

#110 Interview: The sours are winning 20.06.2020 2:10:13 ↓

Mike Paris is a medical sales professional, husband to Kaiser physician, De La Salle Alumnus, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt. I really hope I get to do this again with him.

#109 The Jedi and the singer 19.06.2020 11:22 ↓

The paradigm of success is so limiting it surely becomes prohibitive to success.

#108 Pools and plums 18.06.2020 13:26 ↓

When the sweetness of a plum grips you like the thermodynamic design of a pool, you know you may have a problem.

#107 Ear plugs 17.06.2020 12:58 ↓

Conveniences are great, but forget about them at your own peril.

#106 Bird watching and breaking up 16.06.2020 14:25 ↓

If you think this one will be different from the past shows, you're doing exactly what I just talked about.

#105 Interview: It was the relationships 13.06.2020 1:27:51 ↓

Kevin Dickson is a recent De La Salle high school graduate. He's a Matt Todd University legend and De La Salle icon. It's hard to explain how much he will be missed when he leaves for college. Enjoy!

#104 Compliments kill 12.06.2020 11:30 ↓

They can be slowly delivered poison from a boss, or the kiss of death from yourself. 

#103 Winning and losing simultaneously 11.06.2020 13:35 ↓

As frustrating as it may seem, you can win and lose at the exact same time in a field greater than 1. 

#102 The game and the hobbit 10.06.2020 10:36 ↓

When playing a game comes in sharp contrast to defending Gondor, how do you die in a way that seems best?

#101 The promise and the buffet 09.06.2020 12:31 ↓

When your days look like an endless buffet of incredible food, you'll likely go home hungry, too. 

#100 A rock and a silent place 08.06.2020 11:41 ↓

What do you do when you're stuck between a rock and a silent abyss?

#99 Interview: You're connected 06.06.2020 2:01:49 ↓

Erica Hobby is a mother of three, community guru, and principal at Hobby and Associates real estate brokerage here in Danville. Two hours flew by. Enjoy!

#98 The red belt and the bad back 05.06.2020 11:32 ↓

It's a tough trade for some, giving up your physical body for achievement and experience, but it may not be the cut at dry.

#97 The pool and the conversation 04.06.2020 12:09 ↓

Who would have thought that a swimming pool cover could expose our willingness to have closeness with others?

#96 The lion and the mountain 03.06.2020 14:17 ↓

Cecil the lion and mount Diablo are actually intimately related, but only in their imperfect nature. 

#95 Your pod and your love 02.06.2020 11:11 ↓

There are few things that are harder to explain than loving your bjj pod, but there's at least one big one.