Your Daily Dose with Bob and Nick
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsBob Kodzis and Nick Georgoudiou share advice, stories, and their humor five days a week in short conversations. Pick them up whenever you have a chance. Safe to listen to with the kiddos too!
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The 3 O’Clock Parade
September 21, 2020 09:29 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBIt sounds like a preposterous question, “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?” Until you realize what people are really asking. Photo by Bhumil Chheda on Unsplash.
Thread Bare
September 18, 2020 09:27 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBLosing your train of thought is not the end of the world. There’s another train coming soon. Photo by Nico Nazaire on Unsplash.
Body Language
September 17, 2020 09:52 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThere are many ways to get into character. Sing a little song. Do a little dance. Wave your hands in the air regardless of how much you care.
Smell That
September 16, 2020 09:46 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBFind your center. Take a moment to stop and smell someone else’s deodorant. Mindfulness and antiperspirant don’t usually go together, but they do in this episode.
Social Ladders
September 15, 2020 09:45 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBDeleting all but one of your Twitter accounts is probably a step in the right direction, but how do you deal with the sometimes toxic nature of social networks? Photo by Chris J. Davis on Unsplash.
Learn One Lesson
September 14, 2020 09:41 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBEveryone has a different learning style. On this episode, Bob and Nick discuss how important it is to identify yours so you don’t mistake it for one that is broken. Photo by Kevin Ku from Pexels.
Spice Guys
September 11, 2020 09:38 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MBCumin and cinnamon are two great tastes that taste great together on this episode. Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels.
That’s Entertainment
September 10, 2020 09:37 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBBob and Nick tell stories about storytellers and then decide it’s better to have all the entertainment choices instead of just thirteen channels.
Toy Story
September 09, 2020 09:35 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBDisrupting business meetings, finding ways to make them move, takes a skill that is honed over years of practice. Of course, it doesn’t always go well as Bob found out at a high level meeting he was facilitating. Photo by Vanessa Bucceri on Unsplash.
Oysters Away
September 08, 2020 09:33 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBJumping around from topic to topic, Bob and Nick hit on New Orleans, oysters, jilted brides, and more. In fact, here’s the jilted bride and Bob: Episode photo by Elle Hughes from Pexels.
Orlando Proud
September 07, 2020 09:51 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBBob and Nick are very big fans of Orlando. They have both lived in the City Beautiful for decades, they both graduated from UCF, and they both have seen some amazing changes over the years.
Talking to the Listener
September 04, 2020 08:41 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBOn this episode, Bob and Nick address the elephant in the room: The listener. We have a huge pachyderm audience.
Old McDonald
September 03, 2020 08:40 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBNick tells Bob a story about accidentally taking a SAK Comedy Lab class with Kevin McDonald (of Kids in the Hall). He didn’t take the class by accident, he just didn’t know it was a performance class.
Superhero Envy
September 02, 2020 08:33 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBBob and Nick are not only jealous of super-powered people, but also their alter egos. Photo by Van Dos Santos from Pexels.
International Mail
September 01, 2020 08:32 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBWhen was the last time you sent some mail? Support the post office and support your soul by connecting with others. View this post on Instagram 'tis the season to be freezin' (my second winter of 2020 and i still can’t wrap my head around it) A post shared by ALEX MARTINEZ (@typsysoul) on Aug 30, 2020 at 7:32am PDT
Naming Conventions
August 31, 2020 08:32 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBWhat’s in a name? For Nick’s surname, 11 letters with the majority being vowels.
Facial Recognition
August 27, 2020 08:24 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBWhile most of our faces are covered up by masks right now, there is still a lot of emotion and meaning being communicated. Bob and Nick explore where we learn when to raise an eyebrow, how wide our eyes should get, and how much nostril flare is too much. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels.
School Days
August 26, 2020 09:23 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBBob and Nick revisit Nick’s high school sense of humor (it needed work) and try to figure out if it’s possible to compare our grades with those of our kids.
Building a Better Workplace
August 25, 2020 09:19 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBBob and Nick set out to improve the working experience, first by exploring things not to do, then creating the perfect trap for micromanagers everywhere. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash.
What Do You Do?
August 24, 2020 09:09 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBBreaking the ice sounds like a lot of work, and if you don’t have the right introductory question, it sure can be! Nick and Bob discuss some different options instead of the old standby, “What do you do?” Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels.
Understudies
August 21, 2020 08:42 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBYou always need a backup plan. Who could tag in to host this show if and when something happens to Bob or Nick?
Native Soil
August 20, 2020 08:40 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBYou never know where an unexpected reference will take a conversation with Bob and Nick. Sometimes it even covers topics that may be challenging to tackle. Photo by Mike Fox on Unsplash.
Humble Math
August 19, 2020 08:39 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBWho doesn’t like a good math now and then? Turns out Nick is a big fan, mainly because it came naturally to him. Photo by Antoine Dautry on Unsplash.
Comedic References
August 18, 2020 08:38 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MBNick really wanted to call this episode YD2 on MST3K because we talk about Mystery Science Theater 3000, but not everyone might get that reference. Understanding and appreciating your audience is a big part of comedy.
Be Tea
August 17, 2020 08:36 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBThere’s no one way to use social media, just like there is no one tea that is made of pieces of everyone. That’s going to make a lot more sense if you listen to the entire episode. Photo by Alice Pasqual on Unsplash.
Bobby Had a Little Lamb
August 14, 2020 08:57 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBRevisiting the Weird Pets episode, Bob recounts his Amway experiences including owning a couple of lambs as a kid. That leads him into a story about paternal influences and Cadillacs. Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels.
Heavy Duties
August 13, 2020 08:34 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBPlants. We all have them. In Nick’s case, he has more than ever from working at The Heavy. Hear about plants and the people who love them on this episode.
Back to School
August 12, 2020 08:32 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBThis was not the typical summer vacation, so it stands to reason that the school year would start out a little differently as well. Bob and Nick discuss the tough decision students and parents had to make. Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli on Unsplash.
Celebrity Sittings
August 11, 2020 08:54 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBBrushes with greatness can happen at any time, often with your posterior. In this episode, Bob and Nick discuss a couple of times they’ve been near famous musical instruments and 80s action sound stages.
Teaching Improv in a Pandemic
August 10, 2020 08:53 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBOne of the things Bob enjoys the most is teaching people improv. How does that work in the time of COVID-19 though? He covered someone’s class and found out! Photo by cottonbro from Pexels.
Hug Practice
August 07, 2020 09:09 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBLet’s talk about life ASD (after social distancing). Are we going to be good at hugging anymore? It’s something that worries Bob, but Nick is here to help. Photo by @thiszun from Pexels.
Every Breath You Take
August 06, 2020 09:05 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBTake a minute. Breathe. Bob offers some advice on the how, when, and why of air intake. Photo by Kelvin Valerio from Pexels.
Yelling into the Void
August 05, 2020 09:02 - 7 minutes - 6.47 MBBob and Nick discuss the health benefits and detriments to social media therapy. That is, asking for help on social media, not getting therapy for social media. Is that a thing? Photo by Tracy Le Blanc from Pexels.
Prague Improv
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBNick recounts his first time really doing improv. Like many of the things he does, it was for vengeance.
Under the Kimono
August 03, 2020 08:33 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MBTake a peak behind the curtain at how Bob and Nick create Your Daily Dose, the podcast. Not to be confused with your daily dose of medicine(s). We don’t make that. Photo by Evgeny Tchebotarev from Pexels.
Starting Tomorrow
July 30, 2020 08:47 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBWhat’s on your list of projects that you want to get to someday? Nick has a few, including learning more about his Canadian heritage. Photo by Bich Tran from Pexels.
Peas in a Pod Class
July 29, 2020 08:45 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MBNick shares how podcasting and radio were essential components of finding his voice. And learn more about the classes being offered by the Orange County Library System. Photo by R Khalil from Pexels.
Because I’m Happy
July 28, 2020 08:42 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIf you’re happy and you know it, take this survey! Bob and Nick discuss how we tend to be happier when we’re playing to our strengths, something this survey measures.
Stretching Your Impostor Muscles
July 27, 2020 08:40 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBStretching and getting out of your comfort zone is good for your body and good for your soul. Sometimes though, the stretching is our careers, and we’re trying to fit into places we don’t quite belong. Photo by Richard Verbeek from Pexels.
Uncomfortable Acting
July 24, 2020 08:26 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBWhat does it take for Bob to be uncomfortable on stage? As it turns out, quite a bit. Photo by Barry Weatherall on Unsplash.
Dangerous Women
July 23, 2020 08:54 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBWomen like Amanda and Emily are some of the funniest people Bob and Nick know. That’s why when people say, “Women can’t be funny,” it leaves them scratching their heads for a reason behind such an absurd statement.
Thinking Buddies
July 22, 2020 08:23 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBBob and Nick discuss the joys and intricacies of having someone to bounce ideas off of. Not always bouncing, sometimes landing with a dull thud. But that’s part of the responsibility of the thinking buddy.
High End Speakers
July 21, 2020 08:22 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBGlossophobia is the fear of public speaking. If Bob was ever afflicted by this, it must have been many decades ago, because he makes getting on stage and connecting with hundreds of people seem effortless. What has he learned from watching other speakers over his career? Here are some insights. Please note that the names of the speakers we discuss in this episode have been redacted to protect their identities. Photo by Nicolas J Leclercq on Unsplash.
Weird Pets
July 20, 2020 08:20 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBConversation starters with family can be a minefield, but Bob and Nick have a potentially safe topic: Pets! Especially the weird ones you had growing up. Where the heck did they come from?
The Licorice Episode
July 17, 2020 09:13 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBIt’s the grossest conversation yet because this one is all about licorice. But Bob and Nick are offering up their accumulated branding know-how to relaunch the world’s least favorite treat.
Cancelable Moments
July 16, 2020 09:12 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBConcern for getting canceled in the future led Nick to look back on his past bad decisions. One metaphor from more than two decades ago makes him kind of wish someone had called him out sooner. Photo by Kristaps Grundsteins on Unsplash.
Social Butterfly
July 15, 2020 09:07 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBIf you’re not feeling high on the future of social mediums, this is the episode for you. Bob and Nick discuss their consumption levels and dealing with the negativity that seems baked into the systems. Photo by Jonny Lew from Pexels.
Calling People In
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 537 KBBob and Nick discuss an alternative to calling people out. Will it work in every scenario and with every person? Probably not, but for the people you are closest to, it’s a good first step. Photo by Pavan Trikutam on Unsplash.
A Close Shave
July 13, 2020 09:06 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBNick trims his beard thanks to some passive aggression from his grandmother and an unmasked stranger. Bob shares that grandmas aren’t always who we think they are.
Jim Membership
July 10, 2020 09:12 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBMotorcycles and cool dudes go together, especially the ones named James. The dudes named James, not the motorcycles. The motorcycles are named Harley Davidson. And if the dude is named James Harley Davidson, watch out! That’s way too cool. Photo by JanFillem on Unsplash.