Say Something Interesting

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Brian Griffin recap our kick off talk from EastLake's new series, White Flag. They talk about the challenges of surrender as well as the difficulty in believing that we won't "get what is coming to us". Other topics include the struggles of Japanese culture with surrender in a society bound by honor rules, the dirtier side of sports, and the temptation of using extreme measures to ensure your kiddos get some shut eye.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot wrap up talks on the series Guardrails. Topics included are the challenges of taking the time to do some self evaluation in a world that encourages perfection through competition. Other topics include the dangers of placing our wish lists on God, the greatest fake out that may have never happened, a great book on what happens when youthful will and comedy greats collide, as well as a book Margot hasn't read in a long time, but think she likes enough to recommend.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent, Margot, and special guest Travis Rybarski break down the challenges of being spiritually smart with our finances, because there's nothing like talking about how we spend our money, after talking about people's personal lives. Other topics how much (little) Brent knows about rap, the challenges of building a socially conscious music scene in Tri-Cities, and robot ethics.

In this Episode of Say Something Interesting Margot and Brent talk about the top least-favorite topics of the church, sex, relationships, and setting moral safeguards. Topics include how Meg Ryan always plays a floozie, the true danger behind culture's example of normal relationships, and how Brent had a manly duel to the death for Kylie's affections (okay, maybe it was a stern phone call). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKdo7RMjy88

In this episode, Brent and special guest Chris Guel talk about the mild success of their long distance friendship, the enigma that is Elon Musk, and the one reason you should keep your Facebook profile active.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and special guest Kylie (and baby Clive) talk about the new series, Guardrails as well as the impact that guardrails (or lack thereof) have had in their life. Other topics include the challenge of self-enforcing guard rails, the dangers that come at us from the other lane, an how Brent likes his apple slices.

On this Easter Special episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot discuss Easter traditions as well as discuss the challenge of sharing an Easter message for those that are still kicking the tires of Faith. Other topics include nuns, the Oscars, and what those Jesuit college basketball teams are really putting in that "holy water". https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/sports/catholic-basketball-final-four.html

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Brent talk about the wrap up of the series, Who Is This Man, as well as introduce a special guest visiting from New Zealand. Topics include the dangers of putting our agenda on God, the lesser known dangers of visiting private hot springs, and some potential additions to your bucket list. We apologize in advance for Brent's various "accents" but hope that Caroline's dulcet tones help to make up for that.

In this episode of Say Something Interesting Margot and Brett Baker break down highlights from week two of, WHO IS THIS MAN. Other topics include the importance of a greater understanding of Jesus's view of the disabled, William Shatner's kidney stones, islands in Estonia, and odd laws of Washington state.

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Margot and Brent kick off talks on the new series, WHO IS THIS MAN? While it's not a thrilling true-crime drama, we think it's a great series for anyone that's ever wondered who the most popular man in history really way. Topics include relationship bubbles and our fear of bursting them, transcontinental auto highways, and why beer and life's big questions seem to go so well together

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot are joined by special guest Kylie Johnsen and baby Clive. The trio have some real talk on relationships, marriage, and the challenge of daily giving grace to your inner circle. Other topics include sun-bleached moon flags, crazy scary shrimp, and what Brent says happens when he goes to Vegas (I guess we Should believe the best of him).

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot discuss the benefits of humility and praying honestly as well as other highlights from our relationship series, It's Complicated. Other topics include the real reason we bring up Erik in our podcasts, misheard song lyrics, podcasts that are more entertaining than ours, and Nicholas Cage's eternal resting place.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot talk giant sombreros, hopes and expectations, and how Jesus demolished gender roles and limitations. Other topics include religious pilgrimages in Europe, jerky real estate moves, and our plea to get Brent's better half on the podcast.

In this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot talk about the challenge of maintaining gratitude in the doldrums of doing relationship with other people. Other topics include how to set goals and communicate that to your partner, olympics facts, horrible vacation ideas, and the debate over tipping your food servers.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot dig into the conclusion of the series, BEGINNINGS. The duo tackle topics such as the power behind pardoning as well as how your coworker may be the "devil" but not the Devil. Sorry to disappoint. Other topics include the exciting history of bizarre discontinued Olympic sports, Brent's curling exploits, and a small celebration of the Patriots loss.

In this week of Say Something Interesting, Brent 'Blues-Singer' Johnsen, and Margot talk shop as they continue to dig into the BEGINNINGS series. Topics include the understanding if God want's us to be happy, apps that kick fake-news in the teeth, real-life google, and the reality that we choose joy more often than we find it.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot dig into the relevancy of Adam and Eve as well as discuss the circus, book signings, and Margot's embarrassing support of the Patriots. Other topics include their love of trivia apps, myths versus truth, and weird New Hampshire historians.

On this episode of Say Something Interesting, Brent and Margot talk wine, abandoned cars, and the fun happening at EastLake nights, as well as dive into week one's talk on Beginnings. Other topics include how God uses our raw materials (in whatever state they're in), post office security, and the plight of Vegas bookies.

On this week of Say Something Interesting Brent and Margot return after the long break to talk about baptism, pizza rats, and the appeal of Vegas weddings. Other topics include history versus Netflix, all of the fabulous vacations Brent seems to take, and how Margot's husband's last place of residence doesn't have the best of reputations.