Best C_Uncommon Podcasts (2025)

1
“A Life of Awe & Wonder” with Lee C. Camp (GWTW828) 48:47

2d ago48:47

48:47

How curious are you about asking and reflecting upon the deep questions of life? You know, massive questions like, “How do you think about a life worth living?” or “What kind of people are we becoming as individuals and as a community by employing any given technology?” Today’s guest on Getting Work To Work is no stranger to asking these questions …

1
Thoughts of Time & Trash (GWTW827) 8:41

4d ago8:41

8:41

Every night before I go to bed, I grab my journal and spend a few minutes writing about the day. Some days there’s a lot to say, while others recount what I wasn’t able to get done. Lately, I’ve noticed a trend. I list four or more things I got done and then follow up with a dismissive statement, “I just wasn’t productive.” If you compare the ambit…

1
The A2F Journey: Building a Community Gym with Heart and Purpose 1:52:59

5d ago1:52:59

1:52:59

Ever wonder how a devastating life change could become the catalyst for an extraordinary transformation? Meet Arlene and Mark Cherry, the inspiring husband-and-wife team behind A2F Gym in Rancho Cucamonga, whose personal journeys through heartbreak, depression, and physical injuries led them to create something truly special in the fitness world. A…

1
Redefining Wealth: The Blueprint for Black Venture Capital with Kwame Anku 1:05:14

6d ago1:05:14

1:05:14

As founder of the Black Star Fund, Kwame Anku is investing in the future of Black innovation—one transformative founder at a time. In this episode, he shares how his upbringing as a first-generation Ghanaian American gave him a dual lens on American opportunity and systemic barriers. From answering Prince’s provocative question—“Where are the Black…

1
“Sustainable Ambition” with Kathy Oneto (GWTW826) 46:11

9d ago46:11

46:11

How would you define your level of ambition? Are you pushing yourself to change the world or maybe you’re on the other side of failure wondering if you’ll ever be ambitious again? Today’s guest is on Getting Work To Work to talk about a new way to approach our goals, not just in work, but in life. It’s called Sustainable Ambition®. Kathy Oneto is a…

1
The Infinite Workday?!?! (GWTW825) 11:19

11d ago11:19

11:19

Not much in the world of work shocks me anymore, but this headline on LinkedIn got me: “The rise of the ‘infinite workday.'” Naturally, I clicked the juicy headline. I had to find out which level of hell this monstrosity came from and what we can do about it. The “reactions” are to an article on Axios (two letters shy of Anxious) by Emily Beck titl…

1
Place, Power, and Possibility: How Cities Can Ride the Reindustrialization Wave with Bruce Katz 47:58

13d ago47:58

47:58

Bruce Katz has spent decades shaping policy at the intersection of cities, innovation, and inclusive growth. In this episode, he unpacks why now is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for communities to reclaim their place in a reindustrializing America. From reshoring and decarbonization to supply chains and federal investments, Katz shares why int…

1
“Change is the Only Constant” with Tim Packer (GWTW824) 1:17:22

16d ago1:17:22

1:17:22

The starving artist mentality is alive and well in 2025 as artists are told they’ll never make a living from their work. But today’s guest is living proof that’s a lie. Tim Packer is a former police officer turned celebrated Canadian artist and teacher, who walked away from the badge, cashed in his pension and went all-in on his creative dream. Tim…

1
“Technological Resistance Fighter” (GWTW823) 14:37

18d ago14:37

14:37

Have you ever gotten an email from a faceless global corporation and marveled at how it uses words to its advantage? I’m not talking about the legalese in Terms & Conditions or Privacy Policies—we’re all going to click Yes anyway—but the emails justifying prices increases. I can’t even imagine how much money is spent on lawyers and marketers drafti…

1
From C Student to CEO: Redefining Success with Felecia Hatcher 31:00

20d ago31:00

31:00

Felecia Hatcher’s journey—from a self-described “C student” to CEO of Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition—is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. In this episode, she shares how her early experiences, entrepreneurial hustle, and commitment to building Black startup ecosystems shaped her mission. From launching Code Fever and Black Tech Week t…

1
Civis Americus Sum 11:29

21d ago11:29

11:29

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the Real ID cash-grab from the perspective of another unsatisfied customer of the State of Illinois, why bureaucratic Karens flock to DMVs, and how I intend to invoke my inner Spartacus and embrace the idea that you can't have suicidal thoughts and be afraid for your life at the same time.…

1
“Pleasure Is Our Birthright” with Candia Raquel (GWTW822) 54:46

23d ago54:46

54:46

As someone who sits at a desk for long periods of time every day, I was intrigued when today’s guest reached out with an offering of “3-Keys to Awaken Sensuality In The Midst Of The AI Era.” I was a little confused at first, thinking about sensuality in terms of sexuality, but then I got curious. Candia Raquel is a biologist, sensualist, and artist…

1
Offload Your Obsession (GWTW821) 8:01

25d ago8:01

8:01

I never considered myself an obsessive person until recently, but in reflection, it’s always been part of my life. It’s like the cognitive bias called the frequency illusion—officially the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon—where you observe something, like a certain type of car, and then see it everywhere. Obsession is part of me, past and present. When I’…

1
Future-Focused, People-Driven: Designing Inclusive Economic Strategies With Tracye McDaniel 35:45

27d ago35:45

35:45

Tracye McDaniel brings three decades of expertise to this conversation on the future of economic development. As President of TIP Strategies, she explores the power of foresight, data, and place-based investment in creating inclusive growth. From AI and workforce shifts to underutilized community assets and the untapped role of faith-based institut…

1
“The Uncommon Way” with Jenna Harrison (GWTW820) 50:52

30d ago50:52

50:52

Whenever I talk to people that come at life and business in a unique way, I get excited. Today’s guest’s business is called The Uncommon Way and says everything about the type of conversation with are going to have today. Jenna Harrison helps highly-driven women create the business that will be their legacy. Sounds awesome, right? In our conversati…

1
Toil in Obscurity (GWTW819) 16:42

1M ago16:42

16:42

How do you know that when your moment shows up, you’ll be ready? Earlier this week, I met up with a friend for tea. I purposely waited to record my monologue because I knew something good would come from our conversation; it always does. My friend is widely creative and curious; he is into everything. He uses digital tools to create analog art. At …

1
Reviving the Motor City: Detroit’s Comeback and the Power of Inclusive Growth with Kevin Johnson 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

Detroit’s comeback is one of the most remarkable economic stories in America—and Kevin Johnson has been at the heart of it. As President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, he shares how the city has gone from bankruptcy to boom, with $5 billion in active investment and a renewed focus on equity. From attracting global companies to …

1
“An Open Mind to the Future” with Albert Bramante (GWTW818) 43:46

1M ago43:46

43:46

As a creative person, how do you think about the future? Do you embrace technological advancements, such as AI assistance and enhancement, or do you shut yourself off from them because of fear or stubbornness? What does creativity look like in an AI-driven world? I love asking big questions of my guests. Today, I’m exploring the future with Albert …

1
From Panic to Power: Amber Lynne's Fitness Journey 1:19:58

1M ago1:19:58

1:19:58

What happens when life throws you a curveball so devastating it brings you to your knees? For Amber Lynne, a former LA County Sheriff's Department custody assistant of 17 years, that moment came in the form of a panic attack while trying to navigate her son's challenges. Feeling like she couldn't breathe and couldn't control anything, this wake-up …

1
Show Me My Papers! 9:43

1M ago9:43

9:43

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the constant reminder of my birth, give a shout-out to prison dogs keeping it real, discuss selling temporary pieces of me, and ask for prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe that I get my passport and start my “old man on a budget” video journey around the globe.…

1
The Wonder of Craftsmanship (GWTW817) 9:22

1M ago9:22

9:22

I spend a lot of time in my work week thinking and writing. Yesterday, as I was writing my Chris Martin Studios newsletter titled “Old Tech and Some Bullsh*t,” I pulled a book off the shelf and started reading the introduction. I was hoping for some inspiration, it was about craftsmanship after all, but I couldn’t find a way to connect it to my mai…

1
Bridging Creators, Content, and Conversions with Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks 36:50

1M ago36:50

36:50

In the agency world, your ability to drive success for a brand is make or break. The best in the business have sifted through various options to land on the perfect formula for a winning brand strategy. One of those pros is Amanda Mount, Director of Affiliate Marketing at Monks. In this episode, Todd Crawford is on a mission to learn how Amanda doe…

1
From Education to Economic Opportunity: Leading with Purpose in Pinellas County With Dr. Cynthia Johnson 29:49

1M ago29:49

29:49

Dr. Cynthia Johnson brings a unique perspective to economic development, rooted in education and driven by equity. She shares how Pinellas County, Florida, responds to disruption through collaboration, innovation, and people-centered strategy. From launching an $11.2M business incubator to building a unified workforce system, Dr. Johnson outlines h…

1
“Make It 1% Better” with Steven Puri (GWTW816) 57:00

1M ago57:00

57:00

How do people work? With that knowledge, how do we give them what they need? Today’s guest is no stranger to asking questions and learning to listen to what is and is not being said. With a background in journalism, film production, and entrepreneurship, Steven Puri is on a mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and have…

1
Wanderlust 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

This week on Uncommon Content... I discuss the effectiveness of strategic procrastination when joining the gym, people who are working out furiously to keep up with friends because they are embarrassed to admit they can't afford Ozempic, and how an imaginary 2500 mile ride, ski, and row journey in my head turned into the very real trip around the w…

1
Lose to Learn (GWTW815) 11:56

2M ago11:56

11:56

As an adult, I’ve never been much of a sports fan. I’d occasionally watch whatever big game was happening, so I could talk to others about it, but my focus has always been work—what I’m working on, dreaming about, and obsessing over—and I think I’ve been missing out on a ton of life lessons. This year, I’ve really been getting into baseball, watchi…

1
The People's Project: Equity, Growth, and the Atlanta BeltLine With Clyde Higgs 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

In this episode, Clyde Higgs dives into the $4.5 billion Atlanta BeltLine—a transformative infrastructure project reconnecting 45 neighborhoods while driving job creation, transit access, and affordable housing. Higgs shares how public-private partnerships, inclusive zoning, and land banking are helping ensure long-time residents and legacy busines…

1
“The Realities of Business” with Laura Zavelson (GWTW814) 45:27

2M ago45:27

45:27

Sometimes I get the impression from social media that running a business is easy, but nothing could be further from the truth: entrepreneurship is hard work. Today’s guest shines a light on the realities of business and how we can use tools, technologies, and success squads to stay focused on what matters to us in uncertain times. Laura Zavelson is…

1
Building Your Body, Building Your Life: Monique Lawson's Path to Empowerment 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

When was the last time you truly invested in yourself? In this captivating conversation with Monique Lawson, we explore how one woman's decision to prioritize her own well-being completely transformed her life trajectory. Monique shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a large family with a single mother to becoming a successful hair styli…

1
Quick & Correct – Now What? (GWTW813) 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

Earlier this week, I was writing a newsletter about how irrelevance comes for us all. I was looking at The Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum, which reports in-depth not only about jobs, but also the core skills necessary for today’s working environment and into the future. In the middle of the list of core skills in 2025 was …

1
Inside the US and UK Affiliate Landscape with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

Pack your bags, we’re heading across the pond! In this episode, Todd Crawford sits down with Graeme Boase, Account Director at Growth HQ, to explore how to build an affiliate A-team and the key differences between affiliate marketing in the U.S. and the U.K. To start, they break down how the maturity of each market is shaping the role, influencing …

1
Meeting the Moment: Redefining Leadership in Economic Development with Nathan Ohle 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Recorded live at the IEDC Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this special kickoff episode features Nathan Ohle, President & CEO of IEDC. Nathan joins co-host Johnathan Holifield to reflect on the Summit’s theme—“Meeting the Moment”—and what it means for the future of economic development. From building inclusive, resilient economies to equippin…

1
“The Little Things Tickle Me” with gough (GWTW812) 51:31

2M ago51:31

51:31

Today on the show for the 22nd time and to celebrate our 7th anniversary with copper and wool is the Australian filmmaker, gough. He is the purveyor of jokes and awkward pauses, appropriately inappropriate mockumentaries about any topic he chooses (nothing is sacred and no one is safe), and the comedic genius behind BeernutsProductions.com. Gough j…

1
On My Mind (GWTW811) 6:47

2M ago6:47

6:47

It’s been a month since my last monologue and I’ve got a lot on my mind. That’s why starting this week, I’m changing the release schedule of Getting Work To Work back to what it was before I burnt out and paused the show last year: monologues on Wednesdays and interviews on Fridays. This allows me to continue lining up interesting conversations wit…

1
Is A Bear Catholic? 13:34

2M ago13:34

13:34

On this episode of Uncommon Content I discuss more writer’s block, tell a few pope jokes, and run a thought experiment on the shitshow that would occur if Trump died in office of natural causes.By Michael C. Durso

1
“Freedom to Create & Live” with Pia Leichter (GWTW810) 53:58

2M ago53:58

53:58

I believe that conversations show up when you need them the most; I needed today’s episode. Over the years, I’ve talked a lot about creativity, the creative process, and business, but I haven’t spent enough time on the subject of life. That’s what today’s guest really explores in this episode. Pia Leichter is a creative partner, coach, author of We…

1
Why Brand Trust is the Currency of the Future with Brianna Doe, Founder of Verbatim 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

When it comes to trust, it can take years to build and seconds to break. While this might feel like common sense when it comes to consumer-brand relationships, it's possible to overlook how crucial trust is in the brand-creator relationship. With a passion for this topic backed by a deep understanding, Brianna Doe, founder of Verbatim, joins Dave t…

1
“Dumbify” with David Carson (GWTW809) 48:09

2M ago48:09

48:09

Is it possible to get smarter by thinking dumber? That’s the premise of Dumbify, a weekly newsletter by today’s guest, David Carson. David is an entrepreneur and marketing innovator who applies unconventional thinking to how businesses solve problems. In our conversation, he unpacks what dumb thinking is, the evolution of Dumbify—from collecting pa…

1
Stop Scrolling, Start Living: The False Reality of Digital Life 11:13

2M ago11:13

11:13

Do you ever scroll through social media and wonder why everyone else's life seems perfect while yours feels like a constant struggle? C - Monster dives deep into this modern phenomenon, exposing the carefully crafted illusions that dominate our digital landscape and impact our self-worth. With raw honesty and zero filter, this episode challenges ou…

1
Off The Reservation - Chapter 29 - A Walk In The City 12:59

2M ago12:59

12:59

Chapter 29 - A Walk In The City Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, …

1
“The Magic of Human Creative Energy” with Vincent Wanga (GWTW808) 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

Today I’m talking with Vincent Wanga about the magic of human creative energy. Vincent is an executive creative leader, serial entrepreneur, and author of The Art of Direction: Personal Perspectives on the Path to Creative Leadership. Our conversation begins and ends with a focus on the future. What is our place as creatives in a technological worl…

1
Off The Reservation - Chapter 28 - The Animal 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

Chapter 28 - The Animal Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Micha…

1
Angie Quintero's Journey to Self-Love Through Strength Training 57:53

3M ago57:53

57:53

What happens when someone who "hated PE" transforms into a passionate fitness enthusiast? Angie Quintero, a recent Cal Berkeley graduate with a sociology degree, joins host C-Monster to share her remarkable journey from disordered eating to strength training advocate. Angie candidly reveals how body changes during high school led her down a path of…

1
“The Art of Rewriting” with Kelley Baker (GWTW807) 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

I’m talking to my good friend Kelley Baker about the art of rewriting. Kelley is an accomplished filmmaker, sound designer, and author. We got together to record a couple film-based conversations for my other podcast, Beyond Your Imagination, and before we got down to business talking about Frank Zappa, Sparks, and Werner Herzog, I asked if we coul…

1
Thank God I'm A Straight White Male 16:57

3M ago16:57

16:57

This week on Uncommon Content we celebrate one year of the show! My goal for the first year was to generate 24 hours of original content, and the show has almost 30 hours and growing! There are only two chapters of Off The Reservation left to publish on the podcast. Thanks to everyone that has listened along! Season 3 of the podcast will start with…

1
Off The Reservation - Chapter 27 - Morally Indefensible 17:33

3M ago17:33

17:33

Chapter 27 - Morally Indefensible Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades…

1
Big Dreams & Small Realities (GWTW806) 13:08

3M ago13:08

13:08

I want to talk about something that affects every single creative person alive today: why we need to embrace both big dreams and small realities. Last night, I went to a local meetup for filmmakers. It was a good group, I met some nice people, but as I was reflecting on filmmaking in general, the questions began: Why do independent filmmakers who h…

1
Off The Reservation - Chapter 26 - Off The Reservation 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

Chapter 26 - Off The Reservation Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades,…

1
The Four C's of Mental Toughness: Control, Commitment, Challenge, Confidence 9:04

3M ago9:04

9:04

Mental toughness isn't born—it's forged through adversity, failure, and the deliberate pursuit of challenge. As I return for Season 4 of the Can't Be Broken podcast, I'm diving headfirst into what truly creates resilience in both athletics and life. Your mind functions exactly like a muscle. When weightlifters target their biceps, they deliberately…

1
How to Scale Your Influencer Program from the Ground Up with Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint 38:06

3M ago38:06

38:06

Need to transform your performance partnerships channel, or more dauntingly, build it from the ground up? A certainly big task, but one Natasha Scholnick, Director of Global Partnerships & Influencers at VistaPrint knows incredibly well. In this episode, Todd sits down with Natasha, to explore how the brand has evolved its influencer marketing stra…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

C_Uncommon Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide