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Mystery Chowder

Rick Buczynski and Corey Smith

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Join Rick Buczynski and Corey Smith as they navigate their dreams in the midst of work and family. Each episode is like a mystery chowder. A bunch of things are thrown into the pot, seasoned and stirred, and nobody is ever quite sure what's going to come out.
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In this episode, Rick shares some reflections on his career and some recent changes that have forced him to look at what it means to face growth, and to wrestle with the fears that come with change. "Will we do it right?" or "Will it look the way I was liked it before?" These are exactly the pivotal moments in business that will often make or break…
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In this episode, Rick and Corey share stories about some their encounters with strangers in passing who have imparted wisdom or interesting tidbits if knowledge. Everybody has something of value to offer. But are we always living in expectation for it? Do we allow ourselves to get into positions of encounter and connection with people? There's a to…
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"It takes the time that it takes." Or, "9 women can't make a baby in a month." In this episode, Rick & Corey unpack beliefs and schools of thought around estimating time and effort. Can we, should we, accept challenges to accomplish our goals faster? And do accepted strategies to scaling for speed actually help? DM us on X or follow us to get updat…
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Rick and Corey join forces in an exciting episode of Mystery Chowder where they delve into the essential skills and mindset needed to reach the pinnacle of executive leadership in one's career. Join them as they share their insights and experiences on how to make your way up the corporate ladder and achieve success at the highest level. With their …
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How has writing helped you process your thoughts, feelings, dreams, and plans? Do you write at all? And what mediums do you use for writing? Join us for this episode as we talk about how writing–whether on paper, blogs, digital notepads, and even programming–has enabled us to reflect on our life and to deal with difficult situations.…
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Rick and Corey are tired, but Mystery Chowder is so pumped! In this episode, our heroes discuss the reality of the difficult, or even the perceived impossibilities and how to get started when there's little hope of success. This is especially worth a listen if you believe you're up against an impossible task, or believe you've hit a ceiling on any …
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Rick and Corey welcome a brand new Mystery Guest, a long-time friend and fellow deep thinker. Join us in our longest but possibly most fun conversation yet while we explore multiple topics, from grabbing ahold of opportunities to to strinking a balance between contentment and drive. DM us on Twitter or follow us to get updates about new episodes! T…
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Corey and Rick welcome back Andy with a topic a little outside of their norm. Inspired by Andy's obsessive book reading and a question he's been pondering, the trio dives into the question of "What is religion?" and can a science or school of thought be just as valid a religion as any ancient practice or belief. This was a fun challenge and an inte…
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Welcome Andy, our friend and very first Mystery Guest as we navigate the all-to-common and familiar waters of Impostery Syndrom. As Andy, a tech-industry outsider, sees the world very differently from Rick and Corey, this is sure to be an interesting take on Imposter Syndrome. We all loved this experience and think you will too! DM us on Twitter or…
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Rick and Corey take the back road in an effort to explore the nature of "calling" and destiny, and the things that impact us along the way. What role does media play in shaping us into who we become? Is it healthy to let others shape us? How do we filter the voices that speak into our souls along the way? Look us up on Twitter to stay informed abou…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: You are creating an artificial intelligence in humanlike form. What is the most important governing rule or fac…
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This episode started as a Microwave Chowder but was too good to contain in a 10-minute segment. So we've blown it out into a full episode. It started with a scenario: You're droped in the middle of a busy city street, naked, along with 9 other people. You can bring only 3 items with you, and you must be able to carry them. Your goal is to build the…
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Product-market fit is a term used to describe the degree to which a product satisfies a strong market demand. From Google Glass to cooking hot dogs in unexpected places, we'll reflect on some products or ideas over the last century that failed to be adopted by their target market. You may remember some of them, and some are just outright strange. B…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What is one thing that is not true or real that you wish were true or real?…
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Today's corporate management culture comes with all kinds of lingo centered around productivity, efficiency, and innovation. But does it actually inspire people to do and become their best? Or are these messages of "positivity" actually something more insidious in nature? In this episode, we talk about some unusual similarities between management l…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What would you do tomorrow if you retirement-level money appeared in your bank account?…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: 2 parts: first, what one job would you not give up to AI, and second, what job do you hope to see given up in y…
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How well can you focus on a goal or vision? Not just for a minute, hour, day, week, or month–but for a year or more? Do you create a plan for the year and stick to it, measure it? How about over a decade? In this episode, we look at the driving forces and proverbs of some of America's capitalist giants, and have come up with one conclusion: hyper-f…
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Jarvis, and Rosie, and Bears, Oh My! What are we to make of a future in which AI could become sentient, or intelligent enough to identify its own needs as distinct or more important from that of its maker? Maybe we're getting too far ahead of ourselves. In this episode, we talk about the role of automation as means to advancing our quality of life,…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: Would you rather have an employee low in loyalty but very driven to succeed, or very loyal but not as driven?…
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Almost everyone at some time has found themselves taking on more responsibility than they can or should handle. The real test in life is in knowing what is beyond your abilities or domain and learning to delegate. But it's not always so easy to discern and draw these lines. In this episode, we compare our experiences in parenting to being leaders i…
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Get yer boots strapped in and your pigskins ready (laces out), 'cuz we're talkin' sports tonight. Sports, especially competitive, are such an important part of our development. In this episode, we share stories from childhood about our favorite, and not so favorite, sports; from baseball, to mountain biking, to street luging, football, skateboardin…
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Would you consider yourself a perfectionist? Can the pursuit of excellence turn into an unhealthy lifestyle of perfection? Join us for this episode of Mystery Chowder, as we talk about what it's like to deal with the weight of wanting to be perfect in every area of our lives. And stick around, as we'll share some strategies for re-balancing your ex…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What are two things you wouldn't say at a business meeting but wish you could?…
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Today we're bringing you a "microwave chowder"--all the fun of a regular episode but WAY faster. Either Corey or Rick will pose a unrehearsed, random question to the other, and we have 10 minutes to discuss it. The TOPIC for this segment: What futuristic technology are you looking forward to the most?…
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We're trying a fun spin on your favorite parboiled chowder today. Join us for Microwave Chowder: the same goodness from Rick & Corey, only shorter. We've got 10 minutes to answer 1 question and discuss it, with no prep beforehand. It's wild, it's unpredictable, and it's spicy. Buckle up. Microwave Chowder #1: What's the Manliest Thing You Can Think…
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In this episode, we talk about the barriers to building lasting habits along "The Habit Loop" formation process. Some have trouble getting started, while some have trouble sticking to it. What motivates us and what are our barriers along the way? Join us as we explore it together. And in typical Mystery Chowder fashion, we've got some special detou…
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Running a podcast is running a business. Aspects of product development, marketing strategy, and financial stewardship are all part of the gig. After about 10 months of recording, we reflect on the journey of podcasting. What have we learned and what challenges have we had to overcome? Join us in this episode as you get a behind-the-scenes look at …
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To persevere, or continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success–what does that really mean? What are some hard moments in your life that you’ve had to work through? What rewards have you seen through perseverance? Join us this episode as we share stories of having to push through a challenge, …
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"If you spend your life sparing people’s feelings and feeding their vanity, you get so you can’t distinguish what should be respected in them." -F. Scott Fitzgerald How do we solicit valuable feedback from those around us and use it to hone our personal brand, add increased value to others, and live without the bad habbits that are holding us back.…
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What keeps us from moving towards our goals? Whether it's perfection or fear, often we can move forward only by first breaking down a problem into more manageable parts. Listen in as the guys kick things off with a totally unrelated tangent about Rick's glass of wine, before they opine (you see what we did there).…
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