Fry Your Chickens!

Phil Barth
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Fry Your Chickens is a funny self-improvement podcast for people who are done overthinking and ready to act. Keynote speaker Phil Barth uses humor, real stories, and practical tools to help you manage stress, build confidence, and silence the voices that hold you back. Less thinking. More doing. Time to fry your chickens.

  1. 5d ago

    Becoming what we celebrate with Peter Katz

    This was SUCH a fun episode. This week on Fry Your Chickens, Juno Nominated Recording artist and Hall of Fame speaker Peter Katz stopped by. We covered a lot, including: What it means to "become what we celebrate" Why putting in the time can lead to great things. And (per Darcy's request), whether someone with the last name Katz is a dog person or a cat person. Peter Katz is a Juno nominated recording artist, hall of fame speaker and someone who is giving back to the young people of the world. And he's a great interview. AND... he's the first person in the history of the podcast to perform his own version of the "One bear sized chicken or 100 chicken sized bears song". Key links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PierreLeChat2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterkatzmusic/?hl=en Heartstrings Retreat: https://heartstringsretreats.com/ Peter's website: https://www.peterkatz.com/

  2. Aug 7

    From the Courtroom to AI: Why Generalists Will Rule the Future (with Joe Curcillo)

    Episode Description: In this episode of Fry Your Chickens, I'm joined by Joe Curcillo—a former civil engineer, trial lawyer of 40 years, professional keynote speaker and mentalist, and author of The Generalist Advantage. Joe explains why having a diverse background makes you a better decision-maker and why being a "generalist" is actually your greatest superpower when navigating a complex world. Joe breaks down why AI fundamentally lacks purpose and human judgment and why he isn't afraid to yell at ChatGPT when it hallucinates. (Joe and Phil will be the first two they come for when skynet goes live) Plus, Joe shares invaluable lessons from four decades in the courtroom—including the true secret to reading people. And of course he answers the ultimate question (posed this week by singing dogs): Would he rather fight 100 chicken-sized bears or one bear-sized chicken? (Spoiler alert: Joe has actual experience in this area). In this episode: Why the future belongs to generalists working alongside AI.Courtroom secrets for taking control and reading a room.Why you need to stop "waiting to speak" and start actually listening.The terrifying true story of a farm chicken named Teddy.Get a FREE PDF of Joe's AI book, Beyond the Prompt, by signing up for his Tuesday newsletter at joecurcillo.com.Find Joe online and learn more about his keynotes at myspeakersite.com.And check out all of Joe's books at his author page on Amazon

  3. Jul 31

    Mike De Jong Saves Business Owners From Themselves

    On this episode of Fry Your Chickens I sat down with Mike DeJong, a successful franchise owner, author, keynote speaker, pilot and a whole lot more. Mike helps franchise owners get out of their own way. We covered the big question (no not the bear / chicken one, although we did cover that too): Are you a: 1.       Hunter 2.       Architect 3.       GSD – Get Stuff Done person? What I learned from this – I need process documentation. Map out what I’m doing to hand it off. And it doesn't have to be fancy - just do it. Other things we covered: Would Jedi mind tricks work on a bear sized chicken? The plural of moose is… moosies? Bottom Line: Even ifyou aren’t a small business owner this is great advice. Links Mikedejong.com Mike@mikedejong.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedejongspeaker/ Mike's 2026 TedX lineup: https://tedxoconomowoc.com/2026-speakers The TedX 2025 video playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYlIDB8f_TY&list=PLEBTp0nXHXLa4d3Qaq84JkTkm52cVzIPt

  4. Jul 23

    Timeless Wit and Wisdom from Winston Churchill (aka Randy Otto)

    How do I describe this episode: Do I say "Randy Otto is a Churchill impersonator?" No. "Randy Otto portrays Winston Churchill" No. The only way to describe it is to say "Randy Churchill IS Winston Churchill." And he's amazing. In this episode Randy talks about how he became Winston Churchill. From his father's love of Churchill to a college professor who encouraged him to meeting the great Hal Holbrook (aka Mark Twain) to a 40 plus year career. Along the way he has met and received endorsements from many of Churchill's family. And not only do we hear Randy's story we also hear advice from Winston. Finally, the ending of this podcast is not to be missed. So much great stuff. Enjoy! LINKS: https://www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org/ https://www.churchillspeaker.com/

  5. Jul 17

    Making Retirement Count with Joanna Butler

    Joanna Butler is a hilarious speaker who speaks to associations about Finding Meaning in Retired Life: how to achieve work/life balance, when you're not working anymore. She helps retirees continue to strive - strive for joy. Our conversation covered a lot of ground and it came with a lot of laughs. Give it a listen! Joanna on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-butler-090578220/

  6. Jun 5

    The Magic of Connection with Daniel Schaffer

    What do magic, mentalism, motivation, and human connection have in common? Daniel C. Schaffer. In this episode of Fry Your Chickens, I talk with award-winning magician, mentalist, and speaker Daniel Schaffer about the deeper message behind the magic. Daniel shares how he uses what he calls “Trojan horse motivation” — entertaining audiences first, then sneaking in powerful lessons about leadership, self-identity, diversity, and connection. We also talk about his favorite magic trick, the time he made someone disappear on stage, and the real magic that happens when people feel seen. And yes — Daniel even performs a trick live. And then, in a dangerous (and really fun) reversal of podcast protocol, Daniel asks me a question. Learn more about Daniel at:https://schaffermagic.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcschaffer/ Subscribe to the Fry Your Chickens newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

  7. May 29

    Radical adaptability with Tyler Norman

    What if the key to better performance isn't technology, but radical adaptability? That's the question I discuss today with Tyler Norman. We discussed AI, adaptability, Scholastic books and a whole lot more. It was great fun - give it a listen! THE PROMPT FOR THE BIG QUESITON SONG: For the music: Suno - An epic song of huge importance, hardbass, memorable (Phil written lyrics were provided) For the band picture: Attached a picture of the Red Rooster of Regret into Geminiand used the following prompt:Take this rubber chicken and change the background to make it look like he's the lead singer for a rock band of rubber chickens. They are on a concert stage jamming. Genre is metal For the animation: Heygen.com – picture + song – model Avatar IV LINKS: https://www.navigatewithpurpose.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-norman/

  8. May 22

    The answer to life's biggest questions with Erik and Maddie Larson

    What happens when a father and daughter team up to tackle life’s biggest questions? In this fun, thoughtful, and occasionally ridiculous conversation, Erik and Maddie Larson discuss the philosophy behind their book Be. Do. Give. Love. and explore how the order in which we approach life can dramatically impact our happiness, success, and fulfillment. Along the way, the conversation takes plenty of unexpected detours. We discuss everything from MacBook gestures and Australian trivia to Monopoly , Clue accents, Cocaine Bear, and what UV6 means in Australia. There may even be dogs arguing in the background and a discussion about a grandfather whose books seem to come alive. Through humor, stories, and practical wisdom, Erik and Maddie share insights on identity, purpose, relationships, achievement, and giving back—while proving that some of the best conversations happen when you’re willing to follow a few rabbit trails. 📖 Book: https://bedogivelove.com/Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikcto/ If you've ever wrestled with questions about purpose, success, fulfillment, or what really matters most, this episode is for you. And if you've ever wondered whether Colonel Mustard would have an Australian accent... well, we cover that too.

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Fry Your Chickens is a funny self-improvement podcast for people who are done overthinking and ready to act. Keynote speaker Phil Barth uses humor, real stories, and practical tools to help you manage stress, build confidence, and silence the voices that hold you back. Less thinking. More doing. Time to fry your chickens.

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  • Creator
    Phil Barth
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Phil Barth
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    Fry Your Chickens!