Season 1
You've Got Personality. Can You Read Mine?: Alan Stevens Can!
Oct. 10, 2022
First, let me welcome you to Episode 30 of #TTFPodcast, the final episode of Season 1! It's only been a few months, but the conversations I've had, the people I've connected with, it's all been so deeply fulfilling and I tha…
The Good Eggs Give Kids Reason to Crack Open a Book: Sandy Ciaramitaro
Oct. 6, 2022
Sandy Ciaramitaro is a good egg for many reasons, not the least of which is her authorship of The Good Eggs series - her contribution to supporting children as they learn about virtues, diversity, and service, essential conc…
Burnout Breakthroughs Are Out There, so Get Assessed!: Scott Anderson
Sept. 29, 2022
A ccording to the Gallup folks, 89% of the American workforce says that they're "burned out." So, the good news is, we're not alone! The other news is, "burnout" - and PTSD - are worth looking into, and who better to sit dow…
If you don't know how good you are, can you get better?: Marci Warhaft
Sept. 27, 2022
Marci Warhaft - “The Resiliency Rebel” - is a Resiliency coach and founder of The Fit vs Fiction Body Image workshops. She was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Health influencers for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 by Optimyz fitness…
In 125 Countries, This Guy is Next Level: Kevin Palmieri
Sept. 20, 2022
To paraphrase Willy Wonka, "Don't forget what happened to the little boy who suddenly got everything he ever wanted: he felt empty AF and wanted to die. And then...." One of the most gratifying things about hosting TTF is th…
Is Social Media a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? Ask Rob Krecak of Humans First
Sept. 13, 2022
"There's a certain pact we make with the devil to enjoy life in a way that makes us feel fulfilled. So we're not doing heinous crimes on our own volition, but we're enabling inequity. We're enabling climate disasters. We're …
Brooklynese with a Texas Twang: Marketing Educator Lorraine Ball
Sept. 6, 2022
What role does marketing play in a post-truth world? Can we believe in ourselves enough to sell the image to other people? Hersh consults with Lorraine Ball, Marketing Strategist, Marketing Educator, and host of the More Tha…
What Does Prosperity Mean in Quantum Physics? Ask Janet Elaine Schmidt
Sept. 1, 2022
"Make for yourself a teacher, and acquire for yourself a friend." This I have done, in the form of Janet Elaine Schmidt. She's the Creator of "Reprogram For Success" and has been a practical yet potent Quantum Consciousness …
Recovered on Purpose with Adam Vibe Gunton
Aug. 30, 2022
Adam Vibe Gunton shares not only his amazing story but also his methods for helping others find their voice in the journey of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. While there are harrowing moments in this conversation, …
Is Your Retirement Calculator Broken? Call Money 911's Kris Miller
Aug. 26, 2022
Just when we stop obsessing about pandemics, we've gotta worry about a possible economy in recession, inflation rates, and more. But wait - this is Truth Tastes Funny , so Hersh's interview with Money 911 host Kris Miller ha…
Celebrating 20 Episodes, with That British Podcast Guy: Mark Asquith
Aug. 22, 2022
Early in my podcasting adventure, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Mark Asquith, aka That British Podcast Guy. Mark is Managing Director & co-founder of Captivate.fm (part of Global), and his business is helping podca…
The Entrepreneurs Behind John's Crazy Socks are Spreading Happiness: John & Mark Cronin
Aug. 18, 2022
Businesses are built. Entrepreneurs, however, are born, not made. From Hersh's first exchange with John and Mark Cronin, he recognized that their genius lay in their commitment to one goal - Spreading Happiness - and the joy…
The Positronics of Pie: Beth Howard
Aug. 15, 2022
Sometimes, a podcast does exactly what it’s intended to do. In the case of Hersh’s interview with author/piemaker/peace activist Beth M. Howard, the result goes beyond well-meaning folks ruminating about making the world a b…
An Authorized Explorer of Life, Death, and Storytelling: Mike Oppenheim
Aug. 12, 2022
If you're the slightest bit curious, the first person you should seek out is Mike Oppenheim. The author, essayist, and podcaster has been indulging in adventures of the mind for a while now, and each time he dives under the …
Be Yourself & Tell YOUR Story!: Meridith Grundei
Aug. 8, 2022
We knew that it would be difficult for Hersh to get through 15 episodes of TTF without using a British accent. It took his interview with Meridith Grundei - a passionate and charismatic public speaking and presentation skill…
DO Try This at Home - "EVERY DAY EXCELLENCE!": Joe Templin
Aug. 5, 2022
He would've built an atomic bomb as a kid...but his mom wouldn't give him the uranium. True story - and it's not even THE story. It's merely an episode in the life of Joe Templin, the Human Kaizen expert intent on inspirin…
Rise and Shine: Aryeh Rephun of Aryeh & Co
Aug. 2, 2022
The mantra of Aryeh & Co is that "the quality of your dreams is never compromised." The Truth Tastes Funny credo is "Laugh. Survive. Thrive." And in this episode, the two philosophies meet, in the form of a conversation betw…
The Killer Clown is All in Your Mind(set): Debbie McKiver
July 29, 2022
Guess what? All that external judgment and criticism that holds you back? It comes from YOU. And the clown in my childhood nightmares who constantly sought to tickle me to death? He was me. But I’ve said too much. Join me in…
Licorice...and Good Things Will Follow: Gary Rose
July 27, 2022
You will dig this episode if you: know anything about the heyday of music videos know nothing about music videos, period want to be successful in business want to be successful as an individual have an oral fixation CEO/Exec…
Shake Your Faith & Your Booty: Jennifer Norman
July 21, 2022
Some say, "We're only human." Maybe being human is more than enough!! Jennifer Norman is the Founder of The Human Beauty Movement (The HBM), a community that fosters radical self acceptance and self-love. She gets right down…
Play the Game of Life SuperBetter: Keith Wakeman
July 15, 2022
The game of life may seem hard to play, but maybe we've got the rules mixed up! SuperBetter - invented by world-renowned game designer Jane McGonigal - is a global leader in using the psychology of game play to build life sk…
Did YOU Study Freud at 8 Years Old?: Dr. Nakia Hamlett
July 7, 2022
In pursuit of his daily dose of sanity in today's world, Hersh sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nakia Hamlett of Complex Psychology, who helps organizations and individuals create safe spaces through communication. N…
A Professional Caveman Looks at 2022: Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D.
July 1, 2022
When Hersh launched TTF, he committed to engaging fellow truth-seekers with diverse points of view, in pursuit of answers, and having some laughs in the process. He delivers - and so does Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph…
What Follows Grief? The Epiphany Process: Jenetta Barry
June 22, 2022
Today’s episode carries a trigger warning as this interview contains an in-depth discussion of suicide, grief, and mental health issues. I know this can be distressing, so please consider before listening. If you or someone …
A Black Christian and a White Jew Walk Into a Podcast: Barry Queen
June 16, 2022
Hersh is a white Jew from Miami who's never been to Fiji. Barry is Black, and raised in the Christian faith, and just returned from those magnificent islands in the South Pacific. That's one take on the conversation between …
“Just FOCUS!” and other myths about ADHD & Creativity with Liz Bennett
June 14, 2022
We are what we are, and what we are needs no excuses! Being an artist with ADHD is one thing; having ADHD as your personal hyperfocus adds a whole new dimension to the experience. Hersh sits down with improv and sketch comed…
Composting the Sh*tstorm So Your Life Can Bloom, with Isabella Braveheart
June 13, 2022
Will you rise to meet intense discomfort if it allows you to experience immense pleasure? Isabella Braveheart certainly hopes so, and she retraces her steps from rebel without a clue to entrepreneur with a plan for collectiv…
When Truth Hurts, Who Gives a Tuck? Gary S. Berger, MD, FACS
June 13, 2022
Can plastic surgery repair a broken self-image? Is it too late for Hersh to have his dream procedure, and take off 20 years? Hersh talks with Gary S. Berger, MD, FACS, a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and…
If You’re Gonna Be ANTI, Be Anti-AGE! 100M Steps with Martin Pazzani
June 13, 2022
Are you too old to climb Mt. Everest? Not if you start now! And it’s not only mountain climbing that keeps you in shape, mentally and physically, it’s the outdoors. As Hersh points out, a guy named Noah spent two years build…
Who is landing this plane?? Hopefully, Growth Architect Beate Chelette
June 13, 2022
Creator of the “5-Star Success Blueprint,” Beate Chelette turned her passion for photography into a global business, licensing in 79 countries and exiting in a multimillion dollar deal selling the company to Bill Gates. In t…