In this heartfelt and entertaining episode, Jeff welcomes his father, Dave Stoner, for an in-depth conversation about family, work ethic, and the lessons learned across generations. The discussion is filled with laughter, candid stories, and meaningful reflections.

Episode Highlights:

• Family Vacation Stories: The episode opens with lighthearted banter about travel, especially trips to Mexico, and the quirks of vacationing with family and friends.
• Introducing Dave Stoner: Jeff’s father, Dave, joins the show, sharing his experiences living in the Midwest, his career in agricultural processing, and his roots in both California and Illinois.
• Growing Up in the Midwest: Dave reminisces about his childhood in Peoria, Illinois, describing the freedom and simplicity of small-town life, and the changes he’s seen over the years.
• Career Journey: Dave details his long career in the canning and distilling industries, working for companies like Joan of Arc, Pillsbury, and Chiquita, and his continued passion for agriculture even after retirement.
• Family and Marriage: The conversation explores how Dave met his wife, the secrets to a long and happy marriage (over 51 years!), and the importance of respect, hard work, and shared values.
• Parenting Reflections: Jeff and Dave discuss the challenges and rewards of raising children, the value of manual labor, and the lessons passed from parent to child.
• Funny and Touching Stories: The episode features memorable anecdotes, including near-misses with green beans at the canning factory, sibling shenanigans, and the infamous “shovel incident.”
• Life Lessons: The show closes with a moving exchange about gratitude, the importance of being present as a parent, and the pursuit of happiness and meaningful relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• The value of hard work and a positive attitude in both career and family life.
• The importance of maintaining strong relationships and staying connected to your roots.
• Honest reflections on parenting, legacy, and what it means to be a good father and son.

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Voggenthaler—serial entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of No Naste, the eco-friendly brand tackling the world’s stinkiest problems. Andy shares his personal health journey, from surprising calcium scores and statin struggles to the importance of sleep and self-advocacy in medicine.

We dive into Andy’s background in endurance sports, the creation of Race Guards (a medical support service for races), and the pivotal moment that inspired the launch of No Naste. Hear how a stinky yoga class, product development know-how, and a passion for clean living led to a line of detergents and sprays for athletes, pet owners, and anyone with an active lifestyle.

Highlights:

• Andy’s health scare and lessons learned about cholesterol, calcium, and modern medicine
• The story behind Race Guards and the importance of on-course medical support
• How a yoga class mishap sparked the idea for No Nasty
• Building a lifestyle brand for athletes, pets, and families
• Navigating product development, certifications, and startup challenges
• The realities of entrepreneurship: funding, team-building, and scaling up
• Where to find No Nasty products and what’s next for the brand

Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or just tired of stinky gym gear, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and inspiration.

• The episode is an interview with Caroline Paulson, covering her journey from teaching to opening a bike shop.
• The conversation includes her background, the founding of Sycamore Community School, the transition to business ownership, and the launch of her Sole bike shop in Encinitas.
• Key topics: career change, education, starting a school during COVID, community impact, e-bike safety, and the vision for a community-focused bike shop.
• The discussion also covers e-bike laws, youth safety, helmet standards, and the importance of community education.
• Caroline shares details about her shop’s location, upcoming grand opening, and her commitment to making biking safe and accessible.