Society & Culture Episodes

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Neil Taft, an 82-year-old author, great-great-grandfather, and “America’s Grandpa.” The author of five books, including The Bridge to Our Grandkids, Neil shares how his passion for grandparenting led him to write about building stronger family connections—and how a TikTok video sharing his advice reached more than 2 million people. Listeners will hear about: - Why caring for the mothe...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Robert O. Bowers, a self-published author, storyteller, and outdoorsman. After 43 years with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Rob discovered his passion for writing during a camping trip, inspired by the stories he shared around the campfire with family and friends. He shares his journey from writing true tales of the outdoors to crafting fiction infused with cryptid lore. Li...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Hussein Rifai, an Australian businessman, investor, author, and entrepreneur whose life journey has taken him to over 80 countries. Hussein shares his rich tapestry of experiences, from his upbringing in the Middle East to his education in California and his professional ventures in Dubai and Australia. Listeners will gain insights into: - The lessons learned from a diverse upbringing ...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Sandy Gerber, a certified communication coach and emotional intelligence trainer whose mission is to help people foster connected conversations. Sandy, a bestselling author of *Emotional Magnetism*, shares her journey from feeling like a fraud in her personal life to becoming a top communication professional in Canada, recognized for her impactful work in emotional intelligence. Listene...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Susan Gooch, a passionate educator and author who has dedicated her life to fostering a love for reading and writing. With roots in Searcy, Arkansas, Susan shares her journey from a dyslexic child struggling with reading to a successful author of the Carrington series. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of education. Susan opens up about her ea...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Neil Firszt, the author of the bold three-book series *Bullshit Machine Trinity*. Neil takes us on a deep dive into the systems that influence our thoughts, decisions, and ultimately, our lives. Drawing from over two decades in high-pressure sales and hands-on trade work, Neil challenges us to question the very nature of our beliefs and the unseen machinery that drives our ...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we have an inspiring conversation with Wendy Ernzen, a dedicated mother, advocate, and host of the podcast *Let's Plant Houses*. Wendy shares her personal journey as a parent of a daughter with autism, shedding light on the unique challenges families face when navigating support systems that often fall short. Wendy opens up about her daughter’s diagnosis and the profound impact it had on her life a...

Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Jody Zarn, an inspiring author, corporate trainer, and TDX speaker dedicated to promoting empathy and mental health through the power of human connection. Jody shares her transformative friendship with Leroy, a homeless man whose story challenges our perceptions of homelessness and highlights the importance of seeing the person beyond the label. Listeners will be captivated by Jody's jou...