Upgrade Adam
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsThings I’m Bad At—With People Who Aren’t. Host Adam Toler believes he is bad at a wide array of things, whether it's attributes, skills, professions or life in general. Each week he hilariously strives to better himself by learning from the very best.
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Episodes
Leadership with Dr. Katie Smith
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWe are back! Again! On this very special episode Adam is joined by Dr. Katie Smith (OBGYN) of OU Medicine to discuss servant leadership. As you will soon find out, Dr. Smith is unbelievably accomplished and unendingly kind and thoughtful. Enjoy! Note: This episode is slightly different than our other episodes. It is a recording of a conversation I was asked and grateful to join Dr. Katie Smith in for an online homecoming event at our shared Alma Mater, Southern Nazarene University.
Therapy with Cara McCarty
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBUpgrade Adam is back! It's been a few weeks since our last episode and we are very excited to be back. Cara McCarty joins Adam and Amanda to talk about her journey to becoming a LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She offers authentic insight and encouragement that you won't want to miss. Please check out Cara's practice: ResilienceCounselingOK.com
Teaching with Aaron and Lauren Toler
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBAdam is back and thankfully still bad at a huge amount of things. On this episode we are breaking out the chalk and scantrons to talk about teaching with Aaron and Lauren Toler (and Amanda!). They give us a glimpse into elementary and middle school teaching and shine some light on a few silver linings that might get lost in the 2020 of it all. And a special bonus as Aaron quizzes us on current middle school lingo and we fail miserably at what the kids are actually saying. ——— Check out Ma...
Bad at Lots of Things with Amanda Toler
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this episode Adam is bad at lots of things and he’s joined by his wife Amanda for a recap of one of their busiest weeks ever. Amanda drops some big news and Adam reveals a shameful secret. Come on!
Wedding Venue with Stephen and Chainey Austin
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this picturesque episode Adam is bad at running a wedding venue and he’s joined by Stephen and Chainey Austin, owners of the beautiful new venue, Merrick Hollow, in historic Merrick, Oklahoma. Merrick Hollow is the culmination of a near decades long journey of hard work and dedication, and the story has more turns than a bowl of macaroni. Amanda stops in to round out the group and things get very personal with the story of how Stephen and Chainey met. —— Follow Merrick Hollow on Social...
Bonus Episode with Amanda Toler
September 11, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSurprise! We’re back...with a bonus episode featuring Adam and Amanda. Our host delve into current family ups and downs, they get personal playing a weird question game, and finally they offer some insight into what they are currently trying to do better. ——— Important items referenced: The Sandwich King was a show on the food network featuring host, Jeff Mauro. Adam is currently trying to find a way to watch it again online. The show with Tootsie is on Netflix called Chef’s Table: BBQ...
Baking with Amy Woolsey
September 08, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBOn this tasty episode Adam is bad at baking (and cooking), and he's joined by Sugarbeets Baked Goods co-owner, Amy Woolsey. Amanda also joins in on the fun as they dive into all sides of the delectable homemade goodies business. We also have our first ever taste test challenge, and it's all so good everyone comes out as winners. ---- FOLLOW Amy and Sugarbeets Baked Goods on Instagram: @SugarbeetsBakedGoods SugarbeetsOK.com
Bad at Podcasting with Amanda Toler
August 31, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBLife comes at you quick. We've made it to episode five and Adam is ready to discuss the things he's learned, the mistakes he's made, and how many times he has said the word, "yeah." Thankfully, he's joined by his wife Amanda who offers encouragement and critique. Most importantly she also reminds us all of why we are here.
Being Left Handed with Adam Meek
August 31, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWe are back and Adam is bad (really bad) at being left-handed. So he's brought in life-long lefty and friend, Adam Meek, to give us the low down on the neglected other side. We play our first guessing game "Left or Wrong," and the Adams discuss the hard facts on using the wrong hand. Please help "Change a Child’s Story™" and support a wonderful organization Adam Meek partners with: National CASA Association for Children The National CASA/GAL Association, together with state and local mem...
Being Tall with J.R. O'Hair
August 31, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode of Upgrade Adam, our host Adam Toler is bad at Being Tall. He's joined by all-around good guy and confirmed expert at being tall, J.R. O'Hair, to discuss the perks and drawbacks of the air up there.
Small Business with Justin and Jenna Brooks
August 31, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIn our first ever double date interview Adam is joined by Small Business owners and flat out good people, Justin and Jenna Brooks. Adam's wife Amanda Toler completes the 4 top in her first appearance on the Upgrade Adam podcast! The group dives into business, life, friendship, and how Adam kissed Jenna's sister in middle school, and Jenna told her mom... ---- Please check out Jenna's wonderful salon and spa on Instagram: Ann Elyse Salon & Spa Instagram Jenna Elyse Beauty on Instagram
Who is this? with Adam Toler
August 31, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBIn our first ever episode host Adam Toler gives us an awkwardly hilarious intro to his family, their story, and the roadmap of the episodes ahead.
Who is this?
August 28, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBIn our first ever episode host Adam Toler gives us an awkwardly hilarious intro to his family, their story, and the roadmap of the episodes ahead.