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Project Today

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

A Stanford student, an NFL employee, and a TikTok star walk into a room. What happens next? They start a podcast and talk about living a meaningful life, habits and routines, and #vanlife. Listen to hear their values, their dreams, and their worst jokes.

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Episodes

The Best Habits

November 07, 2019 05:17 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week we have a special guest! We each talk about three good habits that we are proud of. We tell stories about the formation of those habits and talk about why they have had a positive influence on our lives. In between those conversations, we banter on and laugh about a ton of random topics. As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcast on instagram @LifeTalkPod Intro music is the Less I Know t...

How We Stay Active

October 30, 2019 19:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week we talk about how we stay on top of our fitness goals both in college for Dylan and Oliver, and now out of college for Chase. We all have very different motivations and goals, but the beautiful thing about fitness and staying active is that it can take many different shapes and forms. As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcast on instagram @LifeTalkPod Intro music is the Less I Know the...

Life Talk TikTok Talk

October 23, 2019 17:31 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

This week we talk about the hype surrounding the up and coming social media app TikTok. All three of us use the app very differently, Oliver more as a consumer of content, Chase more on the business side, and Dylan hasn't used it at all. We share our thoughts about what we think is pretty cool about the app and why it might be blowing up as much as it is right now. Also the fact that we're a little butt hurt that we're on the older side of people who use the app and we're only 21! As always...

We Need Jobs

October 16, 2019 17:30 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MB

Now that Chase is all settled in at his job at the NFL working in the real world, its Dylan and Oliver's turn to figure out what exactly they're gonna do this summer and once they graduate. This week we talk a bit about applying to and looking for jobs, what it means to have a passion, and of course Dylan continues the conversation about his van life pursuit! As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the pod...

What We Should Have Learned in School

October 10, 2019 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

In the latest episode of Life Talk, the guys go over some of the things they wish they had been taught in high school/college, namely personal finance, cooking, and other various life skills. As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcast on instagram @LifeTalkPod Intro music is the Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala Outro music is Listen to the Music by The Doobie Brothers --- Send in a voice ...

Life Talk Takes LA

October 02, 2019 17:57 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Last Friday the whole Life Talk crew met up in LA for a quick but really great trip! We flew out to see Rich Roll's first ever live show (and to see Chase of course). In this episode we talked a bit about the whole trip and what we did while we were there! Also we give a little update on some of our resolutions, so tune in to hear how that's going as well! As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcas...

It was a Typo: A Conversation About Community

September 25, 2019 19:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Get ready for the best Chase joke you have heard yet! In this weeks episode after we rain it in from an exhilarating start, we talk about community, what it means to us and how it impacts our lives. As always, the best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcast on instagram @LifeTalkPod Intro music is the Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala Outro music is Listen to the Music by The Doobie Brothers --- Send in ...

Dylan and his Children

September 18, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This weeks episode is a quick update what Dylan's been up to preparing to be an RA at Stanford. We talk a bit about how cool their system is and how it is really focused on building a strong community and foundation for the incoming freshman! Last week we had some technical difficulties that resulted in us not being able to post a podcast, which we all felt bad about but we're gonna make up for it next week with two full length pods getting us right back on track to complete our goal of 52 po...

#VanLife

September 04, 2019 18:37 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

On this weeks podcast we talk about road trips! All three of us have recently had our fair share of them, so we talk about our experiences from Chase driving 11 hours straight with one stop and only a loaf of bread to Dylan taking a week to explore National Parks and take in the sights. Also catch the three of us in a couple years where we will each have our own vans that we convert into living spaces as we travel across the entire country state by state! As always, the best way to support ...

Reading Books in 2019

August 29, 2019 03:40 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

On this podcast we talk about reading books! We have a discussion about some of the books that Dylan has read this year. We then talk about actively building the world while you read vs passively watching a world and story that has already been created in a movie. At the end, we talk about where video games fit in this whole discussion of books and movies. Finally, to end the podcast, Dylan gives his 2 tips for how to read more. Yay books and reading! The best way to support the podcast i...

Going Vegan Changed My Life

August 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This week we talk about being vegan! Oliver discusses his transition over the past few weeks to a plant based diet and his thoughts on it so far. Dylan talks about being vegan for the past few years, and Chase contributes his thoughts all along the way. We think it's really important to have these open discussions even if we may all have different beliefs on a topic like diet. We can still all respect each other and have a good, meaningful discussion. Also, during the episode Chase reveals ...

Self Doubt Therapy Session

August 14, 2019 19:42 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

This week Chase's microphone finally arrived and with the best audio we've had to date, we dive into a topic that the three of us have struggled with in the past, Self Doubt. We talk about our experiences with it and how we have learned to push through it and overcome it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Chase Keep in the NFL

August 08, 2019 04:45 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

We have RELAUNCHED the podcast! We are super excited to announce that we have relaunched the podcast by adding an intro with theme music and a defined purpose. In this episode we discuss the relaunch, talk about the planned mission, give a brief history of the podcast, and discuss Chase's exciting new job with the NFL and coliving situation in Los Angeles. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe to it on the platform that you're listening on! Also go follow the podcast on Instag...

The New York Pod

August 01, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

With Dylan in the New York backcountry, the guys go over his new gig at Ibotta and how it's affecting his summer. Additionally, they've got some news regarding next week's podcast that you'll absolutely need to hear! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Chase Tell Us A Joke

July 25, 2019 07:06 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

In this weeks episode, we review the new live action Lion King and chase kills it with the jokes! We also talk about what not to do in a movie theater and Dylan and I's hate hate relationship with horror movies! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Shirtless Pod

July 18, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

In true Life Talk fashion this weeks episode is a conglomeration of ideas as Oliver puts it. We talk about everything from conspiracies to memes to the purpose of humanity all the while shirtless because the summer heat was too much for the three of us to handle! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Earthquake Podcast

July 11, 2019 00:30 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

In this week's pod the guys talk about the recent Los Angeles earthquakes along with their thoughts on working hours, work-life balance, and the struggles of keeping up with Oliver's Instagram messaging. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Podcast with the Special Guest

July 03, 2019 20:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

In this much-anticipated episode, LifeTalk welcomes a new guest to the pod: Chloe Pesso! After a brief "Spotlight on Chloe" session, the guys go over a new app idea, their favorite breakfast foods, and the pros and cons of protein. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Podcast #29... Or Is It?

June 26, 2019 22:12 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In this crazy episode the guys somehow find a way to completely forget which episode they're recording... while discussing their weekend of soccer golf and Catan, self-driving cars, eating schedules, and Spikeball. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Dylan Falls Asleep and Resolutions Check In

June 20, 2019 03:22 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

On this episode, Dylan falls asleep. When he wakes up we discuss if we are dog or cat people and give our thoughts on the beginning of summer. Finally, we share reflections on our new years resolutions now that we're nearly halfway through the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Last Italian Pod

June 13, 2019 02:22 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

With school winding down and summer fast approaching, the guys discuss Dylan's Italian study abroad trip, spontaneity, and the GoPro games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Importance of Grades and College Mascots

June 05, 2019 18:53 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

In this episode, the guys delve into the discussion of college grades, and how important they really are. Plus, they each go over their favorite high school and college team names, including their own unique high school mascots. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Roommate Horror Stories and Moving Away

May 29, 2019 23:10 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode we talk about moving away from childhood homes, leaving college, and Chase tells some roommate horror stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Nostalgia and Living in the Past

May 22, 2019 18:12 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this pod, we talk about our feelings of nostalgia and how it affects each of us. We then go on to look ahead, and think about our goals in the near future as we navigate our way through our twenties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The End of the Cleanse

May 15, 2019 21:29 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this short episode, the guys discuss the ending of their 30-day social media cleanse, and how it's changed their views towards social media in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

What's 9 + 10?

May 08, 2019 14:47 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode the three of us are once again in three very different parts of the world, Dylan in Italy, Oliver in the United States, and Chase in Costa Rica! As the social media cleanse comes to a close this week, we discuss what we have learned and what we will take from the experience. Plus how awesome rain storms are in Costa Rica! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Crying at Avengers: Endgame

May 01, 2019 22:56 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

We talk about crying at Avengers: Endgame and reflect on the experience of watching the movie. We celebrate the 20th episode of Life Talk and talk about week 3 of our social media cleanse. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Best Feeling in the World

April 24, 2019 15:57 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

In this episode Dylan we talk about clean slates, to do lists, an update on our social media cleanse, AVENGERS ENDGAME, and more! Tune in to hear another great episode from the life talk crew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Living with the Cleanse

April 17, 2019 19:51 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

In this episode we go over our first full week of our social media cleanse, and how we've found ways to cope. Also, we talk about Dylan's Italian trip, our sleeping habits, and how we're dealing with the hype for Avengers: Endgame. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Technical Difficulties, a Colorado Dream, and a Social Media Cleanse

April 10, 2019 20:05 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

In an episode fraught with bad audio and technical difficulties, we talk about everything from poor WiFi to our mountaineering dreams for the Summer of 2019. Additionally, we each decide to partake in a social media cleanse, where we'll spend a full month trying to develop healthier consumption habits. We'd also like to apologize for the poor audio quality on Chase's end, we're definitely looking into fixing that in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

The Italian Pod

April 03, 2019 20:26 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Dylan's in Italy! He tells us about his journey so far and what the difference is between a "tourist" and a "traveler". Also, we each go over our April Fool's Days, and in what devious ways we managed to prank each other. All that and more in our first-ever Italian pod! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

The Man With The Beautiful Hair

March 27, 2019 17:36 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this special episode, Dylan and Oliver are home in Vail for spring break making it a 2/3 in person pod! We finally have our first guest, our friend Kevin, who's been mentioned a few times in previous episodes (the one with the beautiful hair). He finally joins us to talk about his and Dylans road trip to Vegas and his potential gambling addiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Saying the Alphabet Backwards

March 20, 2019 20:49 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode we find out that Oliver can say the alphabet backwards even faster than he can forwards, and also go over Dylan's upcoming trip to Vegas, finals week, and Captain Marvel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Snow Days for Days

March 14, 2019 14:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

With an insane snow storm in Denver this week resulting in power outages and no wifi for Oliver, the three of us reminisce about our childhood snow-day's growing up in Vail and debate who had more, private schools or public! The three of us also catch up a bit after an eventful week, Chase just got back from Hawaii, Oliver just turned 21, and Dylan gets ready to head to Italy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Yes Theory Philosophy

March 06, 2019 19:54 - 44 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode, we discuss Yes Theory, a group with the philosophy that you live and grow the most when you put yourself into uncomfortable situations. We talk about not settling for the easy route and how not settling is so important. Finally, we discuss how being lost may not be a bad thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Minimalism and the 30-Day Challenge

February 27, 2019 21:38 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

In this episode we all decide to take on the 30-day minimalism game, and challenge each other to see who can go the longest. Afterwards we talk about our opinions on tests, the American school system, and homeschooling. Then, we all sing a song! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Spotlight on Oliver

February 20, 2019 20:56 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

It's the thrilling conclusion to our three-part "Spotlight" series, this time featuring Oliver Pesso as the man on the hotseat! What are his hopes and dreams? His biggest fears? What noises can he make with his throat? You'll learn about all that and more in the latest installment of LifeTalk! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Spotlight on Chase

February 13, 2019 19:08 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

From his love for sports to his fear of sharks, this week we bombard Chase with questions about his life as we continue our three part "Spotlight" series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Spotlight on Dylan

February 06, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

In this special episode, we put Dylan on the hot seat and ask him as many questions as we can think of. We hear about his favorite movies, favorite actors, biggest insecurities, and plenty more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Wallabies (In An Australian Accent)

January 30, 2019 22:22 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

WALLABIES! In this episode we each take a shot at an Australian accent, before discussing the weather and the "summer vibes" we're each feeling right now. We also unveil our brand new Facebook group chat, which we would like to use to create a constant dialogue between us and you guys, our listeners. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Productivity in College

January 26, 2019 04:12 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode we delve into discussions about national parks, old age, spelling bees, and productivity-and how each of us has managed to suppress (or master) procrastination. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Are Sweet Potatoes Yams?

January 17, 2019 05:21 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Deciding on a college major has been a very different experience for the three of us, in this episode we share our thoughts on our majors and what we hope to do with them in the future. Also listen in to find out about the debate of the decade, are sweet potatoes yams? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Our Resolutions for 2019

January 17, 2019 05:08 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Finally the gang meets up in person over the holidays to do our first ever in person podcast! With new year’s right around the corner the three of us discuss our resolutions for 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Our Relationships With Social Media

January 17, 2019 05:04 - 46 minutes - 34.5 MB

Still getting a grip on podcasting we attempt to tackle another huge topic in this week’s episode. Social Media! We discuss our love-hate relationship with different social media platforms! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

College Drinking Culture at Stanford, DU, and ASU

January 16, 2019 22:15 - 48 minutes - 35.5 MB

Alcohol is the center of college life for many. In this episode we talk about our experiences and outlooks on drinking in college and in life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Introductions

January 16, 2019 22:12 - 42 minutes - 30.9 MB

In our first ever podcast we discuss our hometown, how the three of us crossed paths at such young age, and what we hope this podcast can be for the future! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message

Life Talk Trailer

January 16, 2019 22:05 - 24 seconds - 377 KB

Welcome to Life Talk! This trailer is a short introduction to the podcast. We'll be posting new episodes every Wednesday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/project-today/message