Episodes (144)
![Final Day of Current Normal](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d046b6a4-8cf3-4553-97b3-ce6f289202cf.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 13, 2016
Episode 01: Series launches discussing the pending end of a chapter and starting of another.
![Transition Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/3ae32bf2-092f-4b48-a93f-68795ae227e2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 16, 2016
Episode 02: A revolving door of relatives as we lead up to Ashley and Josh's wedding.
![Eye of the Hurricane](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5f2479e1-5228-4df6-9ed6-99172b9bce18.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 16, 2016
Episode 03: Calm before 'the storm' of wedding activities and a taste of my solitude to come.
![Rehearsal Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/55bab484-d17b-4911-868e-e61bd56425d6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 17, 2016
Episode 04: Family, friends, food, fellowship, and fun - all important parts of the wedding rehearsal.
![The Night Before the Big Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/33168466-ba09-4b44-a25d-7ad4b8bb6b6d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 17, 2016
Episode 05: The last night that Ashley is *just* my daughter; tomorrow she becomes Mrs. Joshua Moon.
![Today is THE Big Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0346060e-4c0c-4e6f-97bb-4cbd90b1f888.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 18, 2016
Episode 06: Preparing for my part in helping Ashley Smith transition into being Ashley Moon.
![Dressed to Relax](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/f3610f13-2000-442a-8c13-2f223f343a02.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 18, 2016
Episode 07: Post-wedding and reception relaxation and admitting I "blubbered like a little baby".
![Moving Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/2901a985-0a75-4bf8-bc61-45b74303ebc4.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 19, 2016
Episode 08: Preparing for the burst of moving activity as we 'load 'em up; move 'em out'.
![Beautiful, Bittersweet, Happy Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ec916265-00e2-44cb-a5e4-253dad62831a.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 19, 2016
Episode 09: The bittersweet moments after the happy couple have hit the road for the new lives in Florida.
![By Popular Demand](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8f5bd42b-ce75-4d6d-b692-9e37fe3dac4d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 24, 2016
Episode 10: The wedding topics may be done, but it seems people want me to continue to find topics to share.
![A Couple of Milestones](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8910520b-0b2a-423c-b454-615a3f6a3c3c.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 30, 2016
Episode 11: My upcoming birthday is exciting; but not as much as the update about Ashley and Josh's new life.
![Month-Long Birthday Celebration](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d0e4652d-9c48-461c-a30f-e746426b1bc7.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 01, 2016
Episode 12: The official kick-off to my month-long birthday celebration - complete with the music of Johnny Cash.
![It's My Birthday Day!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/016b6b04-e94e-45cf-b66a-8f0cea0dd765.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 02, 2016
Episode 13: My 49th birthday - time with friends, chats with my kids, and working on my book proposal #LivingTheDream.
![From THE Pentagon](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/cde97d25-cd13-4bca-a68e-e884095fab81.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 04, 2016
Episode 14: After a personal tour with my friend Major Jamie Davis; filmed in the only room that you can.
![Lincoln's Front Porch](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/2eacc2e4-bf8e-4b05-b493-418a67665db4.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 06, 2016
Episode 15: From my favorite National Monument; a reminder of how Lincoln's election made history, too.
![Ashley & Josh: Safe in Florida](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/29c26d1e-b12a-4c9b-a158-5606e8228936.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 07, 2016
Episode 16: Ashley and Josh avoid impacts of Hurricane Matthew, but my company does not.
![Me & the Pipes vs the Furnace](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/4ac08329-e277-431c-9b98-e5dabb3de974.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 11, 2016
Episode 17: Updates about Ashley and Josh, Alex, and my annual battle with my furnace.
![Embracing Living](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/446ee757-d9f0-4e73-a573-09582b6e5e88.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 15, 2016
Episode 18: The varied excitement of my birthday month includes several new, positive experiences.
![The Great Furnace War](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/01096a1a-9592-4fb1-99df-75a7dc32a9f7.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 16, 2016
Episode 19: A surprising twist in the furnace war and wealth of things to enjoy.
![Big News!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/49b2f2f4-0b7b-4270-a8c5-dad95f49b5b1.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 22, 2016
Episode 20: An end to the furnace war and we announce launch of our YouTube channel and Facebook page.
![Something to Talk About](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b8cb4747-b919-4b83-b4fc-2ca3330094d5.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 24, 2016
Episode 21: My friends Bonita Crowe and Mike Cunningham help make this 'an award-winning show'.
![Friends to Count On](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d776bce0-f94d-45e2-8762-31f9bb80f453.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 27, 2016
Episode 22: When you are in need you find out who your true friends are, indeed.
![A Strange Thing Happened](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/e80411aa-ba61-4550-a237-3e3db2961abc.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Oct 30, 2016
Episode 23: My excitement to see the new Doctor Strange movie eclipses my attention to reality.
![Lots Going On](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/2392c74a-42ed-4de0-a9a3-4628530e78b9.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 01, 2016
Episode 24: Birthday month ends but the long list of activities and interests continues.
![Strange & Exciting Times!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d8ed787e-1905-49df-ae1a-7b2119910860.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 04, 2016
Episode 25: My thoughts on Doctor Strange, speaking at ATD ICE 2017, and singing the National Anthem at Iowa Energy.
![Feeling Patriotic](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/50625e2d-6bc3-43e8-94cf-7876d16120d8.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 08, 2016
Episode 26: Finding patriotic pride in voting, singing the National Anthem, and the freedom in our nation.
![Great People](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/9fe49582-5df7-4bc2-b296-38502001506a.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 11, 2016
Episode 27: The true source of America's level of "greatness" is not the occupants of offices in Washington, DC.
![Loveable Duo](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b9a9d870-e964-4b3d-acc0-5504d9e06433.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 14, 2016
Episode 28: Just a couple months before their 50th anniversary, my parents share it was NOT love at first sight.
![Workforce Development](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/860701f5-ff9e-4165-b28b-1f8698d9916b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 18, 2016
Episode 29: Discussing my passion for helping those who are unemployed or under-employed to get back on their feet.
![Pins & Needs](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/07798bee-4883-4998-b0ea-0cf0f4c17934.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 19, 2016
Episode 30: Renee Dalrymple explains how acupuncture works and how it is done.
![Fortune Cookie Challenge](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c5575240-a104-4abe-9f71-1277eb3b7a34.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 22, 2016
Episode 31: Sometimes profound life lessons can come from simple sources - even a fortune cookie.
![Be More Like Pat](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0d11bb4a-1120-4801-a5d8-fdca9af25337.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 24, 2016
Episode 32: Featuring a special spotlight 'thank you' to my good friend Pat King.
![Victoria Visit](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/7274a010-5d28-42cb-9c88-9f04c9977cd5.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 25, 2016
Episode 33: A very special spotlighting of my 2nd daughter Victoria Kirsten Smith - our 'forever baby'.
![Not As Easy As It Looks](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/997137d2-2e57-4d5a-b766-1d3c18251871.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 27, 2016
Episode 34: Clips of my extended family attempting their own version of a "Hello From My" video.
![Memphis-Bound Mannequins](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/9f89d12e-bcaa-424d-8503-e46620917bc6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Nov 28, 2016
Episode 35: Our Mannequin Challenge while celebrating the send-off of our friends Mike Cunningham and Bonita Crow.
![Time to Brag](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/662818f9-a68a-4cfd-b91f-b7c5d2358ef9.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 04, 2016
Episode 36: ATD's Employee Learning Week used to spotlight work, personal, and Hello From My Front Porch successes.
![YouTube Outlaw](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/e2453f35-0500-480b-b849-6a1ea31e0a1d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 08, 2016
Episode 37: Some rebuilding was needed due to YouTube mysteriously terminating our channel. But we're BACK.
![The Dad Sweater](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/39083458-6999-480d-b4d2-df1dd048652d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 10, 2016
Episode 38: Tis the season for frigid temperatures, snowy panoramas, and festive (aka ugly) sweaters.
![It's a Wonderful Life](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/682779a6-6316-4830-b977-e1f0d309bf8b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 13, 2016
Episode 39: Some deep thoughts about friendships after watching "It's a Wonderful Life" at the theater.
![A Gift That Keeps on Giving](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6550afc7-d624-4206-a80c-27d2efbcfa85.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 19, 2016
Episode 40: This holiday season I'm loving with my gift to myself (being healthier) and excited for special visitors.
![Children Are So Much Fun!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/93ac9b52-3dcf-4fe9-a6e0-a9a6251d65f0.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 20, 2016
Episode 41: My young house guests, Miles and Jack (and their mom Lacey), teach me a thing or two about performing.
![The Gift of Myself](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5bb4db5e-9d2c-4b6d-8775-68eac6bb39b6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 22, 2016
Episode 42: Continuing to adapt to 'life alone', I realize the best gift I could give myself is appreciating - ME.
![The Story of Christmas](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/47e3e1fa-9b3d-4de4-af2f-6a7c45f05723.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 24, 2016
Episode 43: Join me on my front porch in a tradition I used to do with my kids - the Christmas story and songs.
![Happy 77th Birthday, Dad!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b2900ece-4f66-4164-9397-3192787811bf.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 26, 2016
Episode 44: I'm very proud of my dad, and wanted to send special wishes for his 77th birthday.
![Quite a Character](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c8d62c23-a48b-4853-9fe4-7e430c0f2933.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 30, 2016
Episode 45: My parents return to the porch swing and recall memories of my childhood and their own.
![2017: A Special Year](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/dbfdfe80-3e15-4d7f-96c3-26808f1d02b7.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 01, 2017
Episode 46: It's a new year. A challenge to make 2017 a special year simply because we CHOOSE so.
![Back to the Grind](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/1accb2f4-c101-49ec-9853-33430049c4c1.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 03, 2017
Episode 47: My first work day of the new year and I am honestly excited to be getting back to work.
![Great Pizza Miracle of 2017](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/671ed989-c846-463c-9192-2c06cddc5ef3.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 04, 2017
Episode 48: A cold, blustery Iowa night I experienced a Kum and Go pizza miracle.
![My Own Personal Spa](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/be1a4acd-81a8-4c53-aacf-516abab17b14.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 31, 2016
Episode 49: Meet my awesome friend Tram Nguyen. She takes the pedicure experience to the 'next level'.
![Miss Me?](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5aa24ecf-1a6d-4fd6-844e-3f12c0855499.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 12, 2016
Episode 50: The week has kept me busy, but the Sherlock Season 4 finale in theaters is a great reward.
![A Study in Pink](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6ebb88c5-5491-44a0-b7a0-f2d74ed102f6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 19, 2017
Episode 51: Returning from a brief hiatus, but have a big update on my book and looking forward to Sherlock.
![A Few Laughs](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b10fc50f-1de1-49ba-85ed-edd17ea73cd6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 23, 2017
Episode 52: Tired of all the hostility in the air? Enjoy these light-hearted jokes to get some much needed laughs .
![The Snow Must Go On](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c8547d58-aea7-455f-9892-2d6eefed8141.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 28, 2017
Episode 53: As the end of January 2017 approaches, we FINALLY got a bit of snow on the ground this winter.
![Space Jam](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8470aa10-166f-4327-a81e-9c5eb24fa749.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jan 30, 2017
Episode 54: Taking some family members to an Iowa Energy basketball private showing of Space Jam tonight.
![2017 ATD Award](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/22026922-f260-4c5d-9a15-0073830c8acf.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 03, 2017
Episode 55: Today I will be accepting an award for the training program I developed for my company.
![Scruffy Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/63b25ec4-999d-4867-bfde-82e66c2c4819.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 05, 2017
Episode 56: A laid-back day leading up to Super Bowl commercial watching with great friends tonight.
![Today Stinks](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/dfd1df79-9be9-4ac4-bd01-ce97ff81aebe.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 07, 2017
Episode 57: The front porch, and the rest of my house, was filled with an unwelcomed aroma this morning.
![Our Friend](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/aa721adf-dfcf-43b3-a602-8c79050bd51e.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 10, 2017
Episode 58: Had a touching moment while presenting the National Anthem at the Iowa Energy game.
![Crooner Time](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/db52e6ce-4f7d-437e-b473-0a789b3bd17b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 11, 2017
Episode 59: I get to channel Frank, Dino, and others as I sing romantic songs for a special event.
![A Week of Great Honors](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0e5b3364-799a-43a9-9324-e9577a5367fe.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 12, 2017
Episode 60: Looking back over honors during the recent week; happy to have so many opportunities.
![Impressive Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/896418b6-d0c2-4dc5-a48d-a4d95d14a0f7.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 17, 2017
Episode 61: Spring-like weather isn't the only 'impressive' topic worth celebrating on my mind today.
![Jerry & Monica](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d47dceb0-feac-4ddd-8baf-c09d48b56224.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 19, 2017
Episode 62: My brother Jerry and his wife Monica stopped by during their 'vagabond' day, just to say hi.
![Extra Gems](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/71973ef9-50a0-4f95-aa0b-55023982a8eb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 23, 2017
Episode 63: Sharing assorted info from yesterday and tomorrow; including outtakes featuring my dad.
![50 Years](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/54eb1d05-0080-44e7-87bd-999caa139bf3.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 21, 2017
Episode 64: My parents celebrate their 50th Anniversary. I sat with each of them talk about memories.
![Updates](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b1ab39a4-f8fa-47e1-9c83-a48b4fd382a8.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Feb 25, 2017
Episode 65: A hodge podge of 'updates' including my book, National Anthem singing, and my parents' anniversary.
![Winds of Change](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/216ab55c-4ea3-4551-87fe-e2dba6bd84ce.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 01, 2017
Episode 66: My son Alex comes home, I finally win a 2-year battle, and the AARP is knocking at my door.
![Home From California](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6813a753-1db6-407e-90f7-69958ddcb4c2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 04, 2017
Episode 67: Visiting with my son about some fond memories of California and what drew him home to Iowa.
![Change of Plans](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/87473989-d706-450e-93b3-f8f328344d18.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 07, 2017
Episode 68: Life is filled with surprises. My plans related to work travel and my kids all got changed around.
![My Cookie Supplier](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/a02695ca-37bc-4d09-bc52-aabb64d14aaa.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 11, 2017
Episode 69: Had a nice visit with 6-year old Teagan, my Girl Scout cookie provider, giving me my annual 'fix'.
![Jeffrey Dean Morgan](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/a0d33dbf-2407-4af8-9521-17a415c617e3.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 12, 2017
Episode 70: My son and I discuss the roles Jeffrey Dean Morgan has played on Supernatural and The Walking Dead.
![Stubble](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/79dd4821-35dc-482c-9894-dd0702a7e0d5.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 14, 2017
Episode 71: What started as a lazy 'no shave' weekend just might be the start to a new look.
![The Book, The Job, and The Beard](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/1bf9ab72-d7f9-4533-85c9-8e633a1069c8.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 16, 2017
Episode 72: Several updates on things that are all exciting changes for me in one way or another.
![St. Paddy not Patty](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/af35c0f9-8863-41a7-b3c6-73fb1f384210.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 17, 2017
Episode 73: St. Patrick's Day provides a 'teachable moment' to discuss etiquette for Irish wannabes.
![Adios to the Beard](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c73ec5b3-ad50-4c43-b28b-c67339d56ed2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 18, 2017
Episode 74: Had the honor of singing the National Anthem last night; also have decided the beard isn't for me.
![Off to Wichita](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6bebf5d3-ac18-4469-b509-6b62fc0a09d8.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 22, 2017
Episode 75: Chatting about my bare face and Iowa's crazy weather as I prepare for a business trip to Wichita .
![Amazing Amazon Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ddca46ab-aefa-4a97-aac7-d08bdeef310f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 25, 2017
Following a great night's sleep, excited to set-up Amazon purchases and watch The Monkees.
![Dreary Days in Iowa](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8b2713f3-3e74-470f-bfdd-a3bcd2aa7a7f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Mar 30, 2017
Episode 77: It has been overcast and rainy for 5 days straight. But I have a bright day of volunteering ahead.
![Joys of Craigslist](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/eb5770ad-93b1-4416-b376-bfbb071ecf5e.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 01, 2017
Episode 78: Sharing some of my tips for buying from Craigslist, and showing off some successful buys.
![The Rain Hostage Crisis](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d5c6fecc-e798-4d43-b8c8-54063c050d2d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 05, 2017
Episode 79: Lamenting that we continue to have rain-filled, sunless days here in Iowa.
![Ranking Marvel TV](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c73f1c8f-93ec-4cac-805c-ec58ca29575f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 11, 2017
Episode 80: Reviewing and rank ordering all (5) current Marvel TV shows on ABC and Netflix.
![New Life Weekend](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ce3531c3-bafc-4bc4-b112-6ee46544b10f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 15, 2017
Episode 81: Quick catch up on all my ATD-related projects and extending Easter weekend wishes.
![Day of Anxiety](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8138b3a5-05bc-4414-bcb8-be8806d04e4f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 19, 2017
Episode 82: This is the day ATD officially considers my book proposal. I'm also preparing to be replaced.
![Yee Haw](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0654dd28-a75b-4e98-8fe7-cadaf5d443e2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 22, 2017
Episode 83: Joined by my 'posse' as I go to sing the National Anthem at a 2017 Professional Bull Riders event.
![Underway Week](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/df8008f7-2131-4392-bfac-2104829ab00b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 22, 2017
Episode 84: As a new week gets underway, things at work and with my book get 'underway', too.
![Exciting Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d12df9c1-3996-4ccb-b89c-bed6efd206dd.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Apr 28, 2017
Episode 85: Exciting developments on my book and my job, and I ran into the Governor of Iowa - again.
![Today is Tomorrow](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/2e6315c6-825f-4383-b514-2a5717d586f3.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 02, 2017
Episode 86: The sun has come out finally. Looking forward to seeing my daughter Ashley this weekend, too.
![Ashley](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b798dec2-2daa-431c-9251-6c03b41de2a6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 05, 2017
Episode 87: Visiting with one who prompted me doing this series in the first place - my daughter Ashley.
![Joshua](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/1d8a576c-c0a5-47e1-9b85-2edf44cdc951.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 06, 2017
Episode 88: Visiting with my newest 'child' - and the new man in my daughter's life - my son-in-law Joshua Moon.
![Gulf of Mexico](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d8132084-c1af-4b98-8eca-64858ab41d9c.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 07, 2017
Episode 89: Spending quality time with quality family basking in the quality beauty of Clearwater Beach.
![Back to the Porch](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/54d9c25a-0a98-4b78-be91-c62858399e15.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 08, 2017
Episode 90: Recapping the Florida trip and hoping to correct Facebook's 'upside down video' issue.
![I am Groot](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0f8aeb98-e633-4f88-8cdc-95a3736c0cf1.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 11, 2017
Episode 91: My new Groot-shaped popcorn bucket helps me share new and exciting news about my book.
![Abby Normal](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5d2533fb-f9ed-4211-a0ed-8fcf67b69d59.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 13, 2017
Episode 92: New shirts are in, so I get to resume my duties as merchandise man for Abby Normal rock band.
![To the Mothers](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/9cebca97-de4c-4a30-b978-1d3edfc7bb18.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 14, 2017
Episode 93: Reminiscing about mothers on Mother's Day while sitting on my Mother's front porch.
![Victoria's Birthday](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6ccea014-404c-4eb5-96a5-e2ec0e56460e.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 15, 2017
Episode 94: My mom joins me at Victoria's grave site to commemorate her 27th birthday.
![Happy Place](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/a8c27ab1-43d8-419f-a0fc-f09c80123481.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 18, 2017
Episode 95: Pausing in my 'happy place' to relax prior to leaving for ATD ICE where I will present 2 sessions.
![The 26th Floor](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5166ce5f-17dc-4b4d-b46a-b22e88c19cf5.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 19, 2017
Episode 96: Sharing the great view of downtown Atlanta that I have from my 26th Floor room at the Omni Hotel.
![Fun With Flags](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c1819fb7-1d38-47eb-abc6-1b19926beb0f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 21, 2017
Episode 97: My dear friend Jacque Burandt joins in an unconventional conversation about the joys of ATD.
![Award Party](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/e6a41ff7-b499-4fab-aa83-d7bb4ee25a9d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 22, 2017
Episode 98: Joined by several of my Talent Development peers and friends at ATD's annual Awards event.
![This is CNN](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/e8a2cf51-3aad-4bed-8853-1f78e1b86d36.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 23, 2017
Episode 99: A brief break from ATD conference stuff to help Anderson Cooper with a CNN newscast.
![Thank You!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/3fe577cf-2541-4131-9d78-0ad319e79f84.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 25, 2017
Episode 100: As we hit a great milestone, I pause to thank the real stars of the series: YOU the viewers.
![Widow's Mite](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/da8f83c6-8c5f-4fee-af5e-dafb1a78487a.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 27, 2017
Episode 101: First day of 3-day holiday weekend means relaxing, but also helping spotlight role models.
![Memorial Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5587e2b2-47da-4183-b33b-f5f91ad89060.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 29, 2017
Episode 102: Memorial Day is about more than BBQs, department store sales, picnics, and relaxing.
![Feeling Positive](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6a33cb68-0c6b-46a0-afb4-abf70f083ba6.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
May 31, 2017
Episode 103: Sharing about the award programs I work with and the chance to visit with BOTH of my kids.
![Iowa is Awesome](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/4c2ff06a-2111-43da-9116-2739c946f326.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 03, 2017
Episode 104: Chatting about the Iowa Cubs baseball team with their Events Coordinator KC Routos.
![The War of the Uhs](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/15a493fe-eef7-49ad-b34f-3d342ac56a31.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 09, 2017
Episode 105: Discussing evaluations from my ATD sessions and my apparent relapse of overusing "uh".
![Hot Tamale & the Red Hots](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d55b1ac0-b961-4d48-85db-b8e8c32fe607.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 11, 2017
Episode 106: Enjoying the awesome Blues music of Hot Tamale and the Red Hots and visiting with Hot Tamale herself.
![Talent Development Manager](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0ef76c23-4a0b-47b3-a6b1-19924bca2a18.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 14, 2017
Episode 107: Finally I get to reveal my much anticipated promotion to Talent Development Manager.
![Father's Day 2017 Recap](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/4a86e621-0aad-4349-b497-c705125d8c2b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 19, 2017
Episode 108: Reliving the wonderful memories from this year's Father's Day of my kids and my own dad.
![Technology Evolution](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ac48d53a-c840-4c1c-a7ff-79b94e927366.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 20, 2017
Episode 109: It seems Radio Shack has not kept up with technology changes, but we are going to on this show.
![Backyard Edition](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/6ef841b1-ae4d-4f27-9c1f-6e80b3211827.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 24, 2017
Episode 110: The day is too beautiful to be confined to the Front Porch; join me in my backyard.
![Godlike Abilities](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/74e988f8-0c46-4935-9c85-b22d6ea5366c.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jun 26, 2017
Episode 111: Conversation with a co-worker got me thinking about my 'abilities' - both imagined and needed.
![Abby Normal Road Video #1 2017](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b9d50619-d607-47c1-bc2f-8313589ffb32.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 01, 2017
Episode 112: 'On the road fun' with members of the band Abby Normal as we travel to their show in Osceola, IA.
![Wedding Singer](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/dda48497-6e63-4c82-8629-37bbd572fa2b.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 02, 2017
Episode 113: The day has finally arrived. I achieve my 'dream' of becoming a full-fledged wedding singer.
![Jana Loves Animals](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/2ad7bb23-b856-457f-92ec-8f8141409f0d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 03, 2017
Episode 114: Chatting with Jana West (of Abby Normal) about one of her passions beyond making great music.
![Helpers!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d53968ab-32f3-4f84-9a1f-9412553ac1da.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 06, 2017
Episode 115: Requesting help from viewers to grow the show, raise visibility, and pick more topics to chat about.
![Winner!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/74d9217e-c4e7-4009-9578-04314e10d7d2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 11, 2017
Episode 116: Maximizing my Black Lillies won tickets by capturing some great music and post-show interview time.
![Make an Adventure](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/827f7664-163b-4e8a-b837-b7d2b1a5a545.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 14, 2017
Episode 117: Our attitude determines if we have ordeals or adventures. I'm celebrating adventures.
![Grand Knowledge](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/cd3bd667-e1a4-489d-932b-aa8bcab168eb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 15, 2017
Episode 118: Proud of my recent article in TD magazine and our impact on the training profession.
![Practice Humanity](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d46a34dd-c99b-4707-99aa-b2679e2ef6c4.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 16, 2017
Episode 119: Using the announcement of Doctor Who's first female lead to promote online civility in discussions.
![CI-ATD Karaoke Crooners](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/8ec5837d-99da-4df1-a668-6ceb21da6628.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 18, 2017
Episode 120: I helped host a special karaoke-focused event for the Central Iowa ATD Chapter. What a great time.
![Character Counts in Iowa!](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c2765d39-e963-48c1-9322-c3c2a244ada8.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 21, 2017
Episode 121: Chatting about the Iowa Character Awards selection committee and why we do it year after year.
![I Love a Challenge](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ebcdc019-dd80-440c-bfc6-e04e813806bd.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 26, 2017
Episode 122: Worked through technical difficulties to finish Episode 121. But challenges only inspire me.
![Oh Deer](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/317c236b-9be9-4c98-b068-7687809115a5.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Jul 28, 2017
Episode 123: Chatting about some recent 'oh dear' moments but also my 'oh deer' chance to film a family of deer.
![Yes, He's Alive](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/1ce93062-d565-4bc7-bff5-fae6d9099754.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 04, 2017
Episode 124: Life continues to be a busy, busy blur. Just checking in to say "He's Still Alive".
![Fun, Easy Day](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0a4c6f7c-2035-489c-bb9a-9be78a7b79da.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 05, 2017
Episode 125: After a very busy week, I get a 'down day' - to spend with my 'Stargate' friends. LOL.
![Workforce Development Blackout](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/267ccab7-6b43-47a0-ac9d-5091f56c9c48.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 10, 2017
Episode 126: Discussing serious issues facing Workforce Development funding, a personal passion of mine.
![Music, Music, Music](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/f5f1e086-0b03-4ef6-9520-41ea26662978.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 11, 2017
Episode 127: A weekend of music - mostly from Abby Normal, but also got a little music project of my own.
![Singin' in the Rain](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/56b4d9cb-9d0b-4886-a31d-f0f9b302ce49.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 15, 2017
Episode 128: Completed a backlog of 'official' episodes and now starting a new week of adventures.
![Pork Almighty](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/b981c461-4c3f-4a20-a2ec-a698c397d3db.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 16, 2017
Episode 129: Enjoying a day at the Iowa State Fair; sampling the new Fair Foods for this year.
![Rubbing It](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/98a645aa-c0bb-4046-a40e-751c8e5e2a59.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 20, 2017
Episode 130: Annual enjoyment of The Blue Band at the Iowa State Fair and the fun of "rubbing it".
![Many Uses of SOJT](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/5a088111-e718-4837-8817-633794de7b28.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 23, 2017
Episode 131: Many really interesting interviews for my book. Including an entertaining one with Athena Massey.
![Self Exile Break](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ad325919-852d-4352-92c5-a65d5fdce5ce.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 26, 2017
Episode 132: Breaking from a weekend of book writing for some updates and 'late breaking news' items.
![Under My Front Porch](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/922f66b2-f947-47de-909f-64b074bf04f2.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Aug 28, 2017
Episode 133: Discussing some changing plans from my home office - which is located UNDER my front porch.
![Not in Sync With Time](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/12c586f5-c7c5-4c96-a9fb-bc25fdf0caeb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 01, 2017
Episode 134: My brain is still a bit 'mushy' after finishing the 1st half of my book; but it got submitted.
![The Companions](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c164cbf8-09d5-46c0-bc10-8617c943951d.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 02, 2017
Episode 135: Introducing Brandy Roberts, we've become each other's Companions. Now you see why. LOL.
![ZENE](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/19e0e7af-45e2-4aca-987f-4feae46682cf.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 03, 2017
Episode 136: Webchatting with my baby brother Zene Z. Smith about his new solo music project.
![Crazy Weather](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0b311cc3-af87-48b8-b529-d91871bc32c4.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 05, 2017
Episode 137: Ashley and Josh deal with a hurricane in Florida, and we deal with forest fire smoke in Iowa.
![Ashley & Josh & Hurrican Irma](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/d7f847b2-2797-485f-b328-06c457eda75f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 06, 2017
Episode 138: Visiting with Ashley and Josh about their preparations for dealing with Hurricane Irma.
![Abby Normal Road Video #2 2017](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/c31797ac-faaf-4750-99d3-a326e29d17cf.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 08, 2017
Episode 139: Road tripping with Tim and Jana West on the way for Abby Normal to rock Pufferbilly Days.
![Life's Lemons](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ba6426da-b685-4760-bcb0-524fa18033cb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 10, 2017
Episode 140: Choose a positive outlook to turn the lemons life has been giving us into tasty lemonade.
![Arrogance](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/0e3b5b66-b2ef-444d-927e-659bb5513e52.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 11, 2017
Episode 141: What once was a friendly Iowa-Iowa State rivalry has now turned ugly in the social media age.
![Cover Story](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/dfea779b-aeb4-4d47-a37c-1a13640c128f.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 12, 2017
Episode 142: I am surprised as anyone that my 2nd article for TD magazine is the September 2017 cover story.
![Ashley, Josh, & Irma: The Good News](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/94546a03-8c9e-4c59-ab63-bdf710a7cefb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 13, 2017
Episode 143: Some good news regarding Hurricane Irma and the status of Ashley and Joshua's home.
![One Year Milestone](https://static-sg.winudf.com/video/image/ef7c2994-3a57-49b4-b6f8-4ddcb2b8f9cb.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Sep 14, 2017
Episode 144: Hard to believe it has been one full year since this 'program' started. Here's a look back through the fun twist of a 'retrospective documentary'.
About
Hello from My Front Porch Season 1 (2016) is released on Sep 13, 2016 and the latest season 7 of Hello from My Front Porch is released in 2022. Watch Hello from My Front Porch online - the English Talk-Show TV series from United States. Hello from My Front Porch is directed by Paul Smith and created by Paul Smith with Paul Smith and Dorothy I. Smith.