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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your ...
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I’m Darin Olien, the “Superfood Hunter.” If you’re looking for motivation to take the next step towards a happier, healthier life then you’re in the right place. On this podcast, you’ll hear honest conversations with extraordinary people that educate and inspire me. We cover everything from nutrition and mental health to sustainable ways of living. We also dive into life's Fatal Conveniences™. These are the things that we're doing or consuming in our day-to-day life that may actually be harm ...
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In the Darin Olien Show, each episode is packed with honest, inspiring and enlightening conversations with extraordinary people from all walks of life. Although our ideas and approaches to life may differ, our ultimate goal is the same – to save the planet one conversation at a time. We’ll talk about how to fuel your body, boost your immune system and even sustain yourself on a plant-based lifestyle. We present tangible tips, tricks and methods to get you feeling your best and living your be ...
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With the aid of their magic amulet, the good folks at Intrada Records have finally located the missing pieces of Jerry Goldsmith’s score for the 1982 animated film The Secret of NIMH. In this new Soundtrack Spotlight, mastering engineer Chris Malone, liner notes writer Jeff Bond, and Intrada's own Roger Feigelson join your humble hosts Jens, Yavar,…
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ESPN puts the Mariners at No. 12 on their stock watch and sites how it is unlikely that Cal Raleigh and Eugenio Suarez keep up their pace. As a result, Brock and Salk aren't thrilled about the list. They then try and answer a few pressing Mariners questions that Brock has about Suarez, Cal and a couple others. In Blue 88, topics include some Seahaw…
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Salk is back and starts the show by reading a few Apple Podcast reviews while also excited about how the post-deadline Mariners and their lineup have looked so far. Then, they re-air their conversation with Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith, featuring Euegenio Suarez, Josh Naylor, the new-look Mariners and more.…
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🚨 The Forge Your Future Challenge is back – August 7–9, 2025! Join yours truly, Mike Vardy, for this free 3-day experience to reconnect with what matters, regain control of your time, and set your future in motion. Just two hours a day for three days—no fluff, just focus. Save your spot now: https://mikevardy.com/forgeyourfuture In the latest episo…
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Brady and Brock discuss DeMarcus Lawrence's leadership and the different edge that he brings. Then, we go Around the NFL with lessons on coaching styles from Pete Carroll, lofty QB comps for Cam Ward and a grilled cheese debate at Chargers practice. Plus, we answer many boat related queries for Brady in Answer the Question Jerk.…
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The hour starts with Blue 88 where Brock and Brady Henderson take a look at a Seahawks veteran that can't rest on their laurels, the NFL QB's with the best ability to listen to their feet and some player who have made their presence felt in training camp. Later, Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith joins the show to engage on the new look Mariners …
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Brock and Brady Henderson discuss the depth of the Mariners roster and if it's the best they've had in a long time. They also dive in to all of Brady's takeaways from Seahawks training camp and what has jumped out as of late. After that, Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy joins the show to share his experience in his second Seahawks training ca…
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Maura and Lyle open the show by reacting to sound from Jeff Passan about just how high he now is on the Mariners. Do they feel the same way? What are the reasons behind all of the optimism? They take a look at all of it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Jeff Passan of ESPN to discuss the Mariners post trade deadline, how they compare to th…
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Brady Henderson and Brock get to the top 5 takeaways from Seahawks training camp including what QB Sam Darnols needs to do to make the offense work, how the Mariners roster feels much more sustainable at this point in the season, and who Brady believes will hold the most stock on this year's Seahawks team.…
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Brady Henderson and Brock go over everything you Need to Know, ESPN's Jeff Passan joins a day early this week to talk what he says is the Mariners' biggest series of the year. Brock and Brady ask Passan how he ranks the Mariners trade deadline additions, how this updated lineup compares to the past few playoff chasing seasons, and how they compete …
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This Mariners team doesn't have a lot of weaknesses following the trade deadlin but low leverage relief pitching could be one. Salk discusses their opitons moving forward. Then, in Need to Know, we discuss the M's win, the trade deadline moves for the rest of the AL, and Seahawks tackle Charles Cross having finger surgery. Plus, we take your calls …
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Seahawks guard Grey Zabel joins the show to begin the hour to discuss what he's learning in his first training camp, the physical and mental side of the game in the NFL, which veterans he's learning from and more. Salk then discusses how the current Mariners lineup is his favorite one of the year and how this iteration of the offense may be the bes…
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The Mariners blanked the Rangers last night due to an offensive surge on the night of the return of Eugenio Suarez, and Salk is pretty excited about it. Then, they re-air their conversation with Seahawks head coach Mike macdonald about training camp so far, what he's still learning as a coach, Sam Darnold and plenty more.…
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In this powerful episode, Darin Olien sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading expert in the biology of trauma, to dive deep into how our nervous systems carry the scars of early life experiences—and what we can do to finally heal. Dr. Aimie shares her deeply personal story of adopting a traumatized child whi…
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In this powerful episode, Darin Olien sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading expert in the biology of trauma, to dive deep into how our nervous systems carry the scars of early life experiences—and what we can do to finally heal. Dr. Aimie shares her deeply personal story of adopting a traumatized child whi…
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Shannon Drayer joins Brock and Salk to discuss Eugenio Suarez surprising the M's players by boarding the team plane at the last minute after he was traded last night. Then, Mike Macdonald joins the show to discuss training camp, defensive expectations for year two, establishing the new offense and who has stood out so far.…
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Brock and Salk look through the Mariners new lineup with Eugenio Suarez and compare it to other AL offenses. They then discuss that the trades that the Mariners have made at the deadline and are emphatic on this being the exact reason why the Mariners rebuilt, so they are fully able to make trades like this.…
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Eugenio Suarez returning to Seattle is so exciting, and Brock and Salk talk about how this shows that the Mariners are very serious about 2025. They also tie the Suarez trade back to Cal Raleigh's conversation that he had with the front office in Spring Training about a committment to winning and how this lives up to the team's word. In Blue 88, Br…
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Today’s solo episode is an urgent call to wake up to the crumbling systems all around us—healthcare, food, energy, water, housing, the environment and start reclaiming our power, one decision at a time. Darin peels back the curtain on how these systems were designed not to serve us, but to profit off our disconnection. But this isn’t a rant—it’s a …
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Today’s solo episode is an urgent call to wake up to the crumbling systems all around us—healthcare, food, energy, water, housing, the environment and start reclaiming our power, one decision at a time. Darin peels back the curtain on how these systems were designed not to serve us, but to profit off our disconnection. But this isn’t a rant—it’s a …
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Albert Breer joins Brock and Salk to discuss his view on the Seahawks this season, his comparison for Sam Darnold, why he thinks the defense will actually help the offense and his thoughts on the breaking news that John Schneider received a contract extension. Then, Salk corwns a winner for this week's edition of Trash Takes.…
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Brock and Salk discuss what the Mariners biggest need still is with the trade deadline coming to an end in less than two days. Mariners insider Shannon Drayer then joins the show to talk through the inconsistencies, the trade deadline, Josh Naylor and more. Finally, Albert Breer of MMQB stops by in studio to dive in on a variety of topics.…
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🚨 The Forge Your Future Challenge is back – August 7–9, 2025! Join yours truly, Mike Vardy, for this free 3-day experience to reconnect with what matters, regain control of your time, and set your future in motion. Just two hours a day for three days—no fluff, just focus. Save your spot now: https://mikevardy.com/forgeyourfuture In this very specia…
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We discuss the Mariners being in a great division that is up for grabs and needing to seize opportunity at the trade deadline. Then, we break donw some of the Seahawks offensive struggles on the first day of padded practice and whether there is any cause for concern. Plus, we talk swimming, officiating, and vacations in Answer the Question Jerk.…
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Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori joins the show to begin the hour to share what he's elarning in his first training camp, learning Mike Macdonald's playbook, his verstility as a player and more. They also discuss the inconsistency and consistency of the Mariners this season and why it's tough to judge who they are as a team, even at the end of…
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Ben Williamson had a fantastic game in Monday's Mariners win and Salk discusses it, and also acknowledges that it shouldn't necessarily stop them from trading for a third baseman at the deadline. Then, they re-air their conversation with Brady Henderson of ESPN to hear his takeaways from Training Camp, who the Seahawks could still acquire before th…
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Salk discusses how you can't look at a potential Eugenio Suárez trade a sunk cost. Trading him away was in the past and it doesn't matter if you have to give up more to get him back, as long as it gets you closer to contending. Then, Brady Henderson joins the show to discuss what's stood out at Seahawks camp, when a Charles Cross deal could get don…
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Maura was at Seahawks Training Camp over the weekend and shares all of her takeaways from what she saw that jumped out. Later, Angie Mentink of ROOT Sports joins the show to talk about the Mariners series in Anaheim, what she's learned about Josh Naylor early on, Julio Rodriguez starting to heat up, the trade deadline and more.…
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Seahawks tight end AJ Barner joins the show to share his takeaways so far from Training Camp, his identity as a player and much more. Salk then also reacts to the idea of the Mariners trading for a starting pitcher at the trade deadline and if it makes sense for the roster. Michael Bumpus joins for Blue 88 to dive in on the position that the Seahaw…
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Shannon Drayer joins the show from Cooperstown to discuss Ichiro's HOF induction on Sunday and the M's acquiring Josh Naylor yesterday. Then, we discuss the M's win over the Angels, the trade for Josh Naylor and a great day for Jalen Milroe at Seahawks practice in Need to Know. Plus, we take your calls, as we do every Friday.…
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Brock and Salk are fired up over the Mariners trading for Josh Naylor, and they describe why he's a great fit and what he can bring to the offense. They also wonder what the Mariners could do next, and if they could really still land Eugenio Suarez. Later, they welcome on Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe.…
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In this eye-opening episode, Darin welcomes Charlie Goldsmith, an energy healer whose mysterious abilities have both fascinated and confounded the scientific community. Charlie has spent decades helping people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional wounds — often with nothing more than his presence and intention. In this intimate a…
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In this eye-opening episode, Darin welcomes Charlie Goldsmith, an energy healer whose mysterious abilities have both fascinated and confounded the scientific community. Charlie has spent decades helping people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and emotional wounds — often with nothing more than his presence and intention. In this intimate a…
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Brock answers questions on who Seahawk's players they need to be healthy the most, what's special about JedD Fisch's UW team's connection, and what buzzword he's hearing out of Seahawks camp the most in Blue 88. Then, we discuss the M's needs at the trade deadline and what Keith Law and Jeff Passan told us they should do. Plus, we discuss the level…
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Brock and Salk begin the hour with Salk explaining a disastrous travel day that he had on his vacation. Maura then shares all of her takeaways from the first day of Seahawks Training Camp. Finally, they welcome on Seahawks safety Julian Love to discuss starting up training camp, what makes Nick Emmanwori so unique and more.…
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Salk is back and goes through the positives and negatives at the end of the Mariners really tough 12 game stretch along with the Brewers series specifically. Afterwards, they re-air their conversations with Seth Walder of ESPN to discuss the power rankings of NFL rosters/why the Seahawks are 20th in addition to Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed…
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In this uplifting solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien dives into the science and soul of happiness—what it really is, why we’ve misunderstood it, and how we can rewire ourselves for true contentment. Backed by decades of research (including the 85-year Harvard study on happiness), Darin explores the power of relationships, gratitude,…
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