501 Talk Series Podcast

501 Talk Series

Charlie Rodnuson & Derrin Ford
It's 5:01 pm!! We are two young professionals looking to have genuine conversations of the nuances and stresses that come with trying to balance life, relationships, and career. We look to invoke thoughts and curiosities that goes through everyone's mind but removing the political correctness that hovers over us during the "9-5" work hours. Hence the term 5:01 pm. If you had a lot going on during your work day that you were not able to share check us out and see if you can relate to what we experience as well!
fail forward/season recap
We did it. We stuck to the goal and accomplished it. Check out what we learned and experienced in our first season and the plans we already have in mind. We stumbled on the topic of failing forward and how failing just to fail is not the point but failing strategically can open a lot of doors. See how we plan to fail forward.  Topics: Neighbors you can hear through the walls (2:15) What we learned thus far (11:57) NBA Championship (15:40) Is self-reflection trending?  (24:55) Failing forward 27:36 Links: MM Memoir: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0TvL5r-CZHHxGFS94ZA2g  The Greatest Showman - This is Me:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEJd2RyGm8Q   Erik Qualman - Failing Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyxM3LH6Rk4   https://twitter.com/equalman/status/799236115114946560 
Jun 20, 2019
56 min
free career advice!
Episode 9 is here and as we focused on the big picture of the topics this week we realized lets offer some free career advice! We won’t bill y'all but hear our professional advice on career expectations and how that influences the decisions we make. Topics to Include: Pressure of finances amongst friends (2:07) Credit Card information (15:24) Scarcity Mentality (23:40) Gender roles (39:35) Sip of fear (46:06) Links: Graham Stephan Finance advice https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6KDgJskWaEckne5aPA0aQ  Companies no degree required https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/16/15-companies-that-no-longer-require-employees-to-have-a-college-degree.html
Jun 13, 2019
53 min
just keep it simple
We are coming down to the wire as we are wrapping up our first season! Out of all the topics we have covered we discovered that keeping it simple is key! See what we mean in this episode of “Just keep it simple”. Topics: Is it hard to be convicted? (3:25) The line between brainwashed and belief (10:27) America's Got Talent (16:05)  It's Simple (19:31) How not to care (23:04) Purpose and practicality (27:00) How do you know you are doing enough? (29:24) Links: Billy Murphy - Entrepreneur (https://foreverjobless.com/how-to-achieve-goals/) Americas got talent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDPdRYF7hTQ)  The Subtle Art of not giving a F*ck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhFiMoAIsUI) 
Jun 6, 2019
42 min
we missed ya!
After a temporary hiatus we are back with some more compelling topics that had us really thinking. Remember, our topics will be on Twitter as well @501TalkSeries, so drop us a comment and we can bring the conversation to the audience. What did GOT teach you (2:08) If I could I would (15:20) Parenting from fear (20:30) Build your brand? (35:45)  Check these links out as well as we cover resources that have helped us along the way and we encourage you to dive into. Jay Shetty (detachment theory) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwSwbEjVmDo
May 30, 2019
46 min
I did not know that about you
In depth conversation helped us explore sides and experiences that we did not know about each other as we look into career transitioning and impacts that our parents placed on us that made us the people that we are today. We have tried a new platform to record ourselves so sound quality is different but only temporary as we move forward. Topics to include: Cathartic (3:30) Teaching vs Preaching (4:45) Road rage (8:35) When is it time to leave a job or not? (13:50) Parental influence on careers (21:20) LeBron the Shop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDSRdR3TPto) (35:00) Kids (38:07)
May 10, 2019
47 min
it's literally 5:01!
We had to do a special episode because how often do you have a 5:01 podcast on 5/01! We wanted to give our friends and family a shout out to all the great feedback we have received and where we look to take this podcast next. The timing was just too perfect! Topics This week: The feedback we received (1:30) Purpose behind speaking (5:33) Getting to the core (8:30) Why do you feel the need to spoil a movie (16:23) Not enough ass whoopins in life (17:10) Impacts of traditions (25:25) Self-Fulfilling prophecy (27:34)
May 1, 2019
37 min
let me challenge that
We are rolling into another great episode where Charlie and Derrin challenge each other to view things from different perspectives on hot topics going on in the last couple of weeks. Also another exciting update on Charlie addition to his family (1:06) and many more topics touching on the passing of Nipsey Hussle (5:40) all the way to the release of the Avengers: EndGame (46:49) and many more!    Topics this week: Orange County Dog Shelter (1:06) -  http://www.fochp.org/_availabledogs.asp  Crazy Ex Girlfriend (5:40) -  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/crazy-girlfriend-creators-remember-filming-rap-number-nipsey-hussle-he-was-just-game-1200384  Getting past the BS (13:49) Meaning of Tiger Woods latest Win (20:40) Token Black Guy (26:47) Invisibilia (26.47) -  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mvJ6OTZ5NVw2OhO37A05F?si=-iUz1-QeRbijjuEZAABc9Q  Close Friends (36:00) Living through a screen (41:00) ASMR (54:30) -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response 
Apr 25, 2019
59 min
it's all about perspective!
On this episode, we sit down and analyze how we may be contributing to our own issues and do we understand what we “think” we believe? Topics such as family and social media influence the discussion this week. Also, Charlie keeps us posted on his dog search and the wine is flowing a little more this time around. Topics include : Pushing Personal Agenda in a team environment (8:49) Athletes' social interactions (Lonzo Ball & Steph Curry) (16:50) Parenting (22:45) The older generation (28:28) Jussy Smolette 29:17 And many more
Apr 19, 2019
50 min
getting into the groove
On this episode Charlie and Derrin have gotten into their groove and have discovered “Transferable Perspectives”... are we thinking alike even if we disagree? Topics also include: Self-awareness (3:22) Coming into your own (40:17) Persistence and adopting a pet (50:00)… to name a few! Check these links out, as we cover resources that have helped us along the way and we encourage you to dive into. Love Languages (23:42) https://www.5lovelanguages.com/  Temper Trap The Temper Trap: Sweet Disposition (35:39) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKjOOR9sPU  Jay Shetty: (45:23) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoErccq0vw&t=525s Tim Grover: Relentless (53:31) https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Unstoppable-Tim-S-Grover/dp/1476714207 
Apr 12, 2019
1 hr 10 min
f**k it lets try this thing out!
This is our pilot episode where we have worked on our ideas for a whole year and have finally press the record button. Get a chance to learn about our backgrounds and how we ended up finding connections with one another to share thoughts and feelings that we know relate to our peers. Learn what 5:01 means, what inspires us and how much we are all really connected!
Apr 6, 2019
1 hr 9 min