In this Side Salad, Kev explores one of life’s simplest but most overlooked truths — happy people aren’t mean. From the co-worker with the cold shoulder to the stranger who snaps at you in line, mean behavior often says more about someone’s unhappiness than it does about you.

Through real-life reflections and grounded wisdom, Kev unpacks how joy and cruelty can’t coexist — they’re oil and water. So the next time someone tries to chip away at your good day, remember: their meanness isn’t your mirror. It’s a reflection of how heavy their own heart really is.

In this episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, Kev sits down kneecap to kneecap with Chris Thobaben — a husband, father, Marine Corps Officer, business owner, and supply chain consultant — for a powerful, human conversation that peels back the layers of what connects us all.

Chris opens up about his origin story and the winding path that led him to love, fatherhood, and purpose. Together, we explore his family’s journey through adoption, the challenges and beauty of raising both white and Black children under the same roof, and how those experiences have shaped his understanding of leadership, compassion, and humanity.

This conversation dives deep — from the Marine Corps to marriage, adoption to identity, and difference to connection. It’s a reminder that when we slow down and truly listen, we often find that we’re not as different as we think.

🎧 Tune in now to hear an honest, heartfelt, and fulfilling dialogue that sits right at the intersection of love, leadership, and life.

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What can a frozen bird, a cow, and a cat teach us about life? More than you’d think.

In this short but powerful Side Salad, Kev breaks down The Parable of the Bird and the Poo — a story that reminds us not to procrastinate, not to mistake help for harm (or harm for help), and to recognize when it’s best to just stay still and trust the process.

Because sometimes life drops a little bull crap on you — but that doesn’t always mean it’s the end. Sometimes, it’s just the uncomfortable warmth you need to survive your current season.

Tune in for this quick dose of wisdom, humor, and perspective — and remember, not everyone who poops on you is your enemy… and not everyone who digs you out is your friend.

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In this Side Salad, Kev challenges the modern American habit of choosing political loyalty over common decency. From Democrats dismissing good ideas because they came from Republicans, to Republicans rejecting progress just because it was voiced by a Democrat — he calls out the dangerous game of treating politics like a team sport where no one wins.

As the government shutdown leaves hardworking Americans furloughed, unpaid, or laid off, Kev reflects on what this moment reveals about our leaders’ inability to handle conflict amicably. This isn’t about left or right — it’s about maturity, empathy, and remembering that progress shouldn’t be bound by party lines, but by our shared humanity.

🎙️ Most people know Miles Williams as the calm, thoughtful star of Married at First Sight: New Orleans — but for me, he’s much more than that. Miles is a true friend, “Uncle Miles” to my kids, and someone whose layers deserve a deeper look.

In this episode, we go far beyond reality TV and step into the real life and heart of Miles Williams. We talk about his upbringing, his experience navigating fame and vulnerability on MAFS, and how he’s grown from it all. Miles opens up about the aftermath of the show, what life looks like now, and how he continues to pour into education and the youth of New Orleans.

We also explore his journey with mental health, the importance of normalizing that conversation—especially for men—and his evolving passion for photography as a creative outlet and form of storytelling.

This episode isn’t just about what was seen on screen—it’s about who Miles truly is and the authenticity he brings to the Salad Bowl of Life.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and see Miles Williams through a whole new lens.

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In this Side Salad segment, Kev explores the power—and discomfort—of challenging ideas. Growth rarely happens in comfort zones, and sometimes the most valuable conversations are the ones that stretch us, unsettle us, or even frustrate us. This quick reflection asks: are you surrounding yourself with voices that simply echo what you believe, or ones that push you to think deeper, sharper, and truer?

This conversation is a great start to normalizing authenticity.

In this Side Salad segment, host Kevin Thompson digs into the hidden weight behind three simple words: “Don’t Post That!”

What does it say about us, our intentions, and the world we’re shaping online? This quick but powerful reflection will have you rethinking not just what you share, but why you share it. Sometimes the most important conversations aren’t about what we put out into the world, but about the moments we choose to hold back.

We hope this one really causes some reflection and needed dialogue.

In this Side Salad segment of The Salad Bowl Podcast, host Kevin Thompson takes a moment to remind us of something simple yet deeply powerful—we all have the right. But the right to what? That’s where the conversation gets interesting.

Through his signature blend of storytelling and reflection, Kevin challenges listeners to pause and think about the freedoms, choices, and ownership we sometimes overlook in our daily lives. It’s a quick episode with a big message—one that invites you to consider how you show up, what you stand on, and why it matters.

Whether you’re in the car, on a walk, or just looking for a spark of inspiration, this Side Salad serves as a bite-sized reminder that personal growth and authentic living start with claiming the rights that are already yours.

Tune in, lean in, and see what resonates.