All In Podcast

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What happens when long-time friends sit down to talk about life? You get All In Podcast — a place for honest, curious, and often hilarious conversations about work, family, faith, friendship, sports, pop culture, and the everyday moments that shape us. Whether we’re debating the big questions or just swapping stories from real life, every episode is about exploring what matters most — with heart, humor, and a whole lot of authenticity.

  1. 1D AGO

    How to Handle Criticism Without Falling Apart

    In this episode of The All-In Podcast, the guys step onto the firing line of unsolicited opinions and get painfully practical: how do you handle criticism without spiraling? They break down the real difference between feedback and criticism, why negative comments hit our identity so hard, and how to separate what’s actually useful from what’s just noise. John Michael shares why he’s learned more from harsh critics than from fans, Clayton argues most criticism is garbage, and Jose tells the story of one piece of feedback that cut deep — and ended up changing everything. In This Episode You’ll Hear:🎯 The difference between feedback vs. criticism (and why it matters) 🧠 Why criticism feels like an attack on your identity 🤝 The key filter: why trust is a prerequisite for helpful feedbac 🧹 How to avoid “too much feedback” that makes you overthink everything 📌 A simple way to decide what to apply, what to ignore, and what to revisit later 🗣️ How to give feedback clearly (without turning it into a personal hit) If you’ve ever replayed a negative comment in your head for a week — or you’re trying to grow without getting derailed by opinions — this one’s for you. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠⁠allin@focus.org⁠⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠⁠www.focus.org

    38 min

  2. FEB 4

    The Most Overrated Things in Life (And What’s Actually Underrated)

    In this episode of The All-In Podcast, the guys go full hot-take mode and rank the five most overrated things in modern life — plus a few criminally underrated gems we should probably be talking about way more. From cultural clichés and internet darlings to parenting ideals and lifestyle “rules” that don’t survive real life, this conversation blends humor, chaos, and surprising honesty about when it’s time to rethink our strongest opinions. In This Episode You’ll Hear: 🔥 The definitive overrated list — including AI phone systems, Top Golf, reply-all emails, the Mediterranean diet, custom license plates, and yes… Kobe Bryant debates 🍺 Why non-alcoholic beer, tipping screens, and Blackstone bragging might be pushing us over the edge 😂 A rapid-fire roast of modern culture — avocado toast, influencer aesthetics, and internet bandwagons 💡 The criminally underrated things we need more of: generational wealth, dress shoes that feel like sneakers, comedy clubs, and LinkedIn (somehow) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Honest conversations about how life changes your takes — parenting, homeschooling, screen time, cloth diapers, and letting go of ideals 🤔 A deeper question hiding under the jokes: when is something actually overrated… and when is it just our pride talking? If you love sharp banter, ridiculous lists, and conversations that somehow start with mayo and end with parenting wisdom, this episode will have you laughing, nodding, and rethinking your hottest takes. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes — and let us know what you think is wildly overrated (or underrated). LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757 Listen on YouTube→ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at allin@focus.org or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → seekreplay.com For more original content and early releases, please visit seekreplay.com All In is a production of FOCUS. www.focus.org

    38 min

  3. JAN 28

    "It Ain't About How Hard You Hit--It's About How Hard You Can Get Hit and Keep Moving Forward."

    In this episode of All-In, Clayton, Jose, and John Michael tackle one of life’s most important questions: How do you respond in the moment after a setback — without spiraling — and what does real growth look like once the dust settles? Through stories of legendary comebacks, ancient virtues, boxing wisdom, and deep spiritual identity, the guys explore what resilience actually requires and how to develop mental fortitude when life hits harder than expected. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 🏆 The Greatest Comebacks of All Time: From the ’04 Red Sox to the Miracle on Ice, Tiger’s iconic wins, and the ultimate comeback — Jesus Christ 💪 The Virtue of Perseverance: Why perseverance flows from fortitude, and how magnanimity calls us to pursue great things despite fear of failure 🥊 Avoiding the Initial Spiral: How to respond — not react — after getting “punched in the mouth,” with wisdom from Mike Tyson and Rocky Balboa 🧭 Identity and Resilience: Why your deepest stability comes from divine sonship (“You are my beloved son…”) rather than performance or outcomes 👥 Leaning on Your Support System: The underrated strength of community, and the quiet heroism of saints like St. Mark Ji Tianxiang and St. Gabriel Lalemant 🌱 Invisible Growth: Why real resilience often means showing up faithfully even without a dramatic comeback moment If you’re walking through failure, feeling knocked down, or trying to build a mindset that can weather real adversity, this episode will offer practical tools and spiritual clarity for getting back up — stronger, steadier, and anchored in who you truly are. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠⁠allin@focus.org⁠⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠⁠seekreplay.com⁠⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠⁠www.focus.org

    38 min

  4. JAN 21

    Why We Confuse Confidence and Cockiness

    In this episode of All-In, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton explore the razor-thin line between real confidence and straight-up arrogance — and ask the big question: Is your self-assurance genuine strength or just ego in disguise? The guys break down why true confidence often looks quiet and steady, while cockiness needs to be loud, visible, and validated. They debate whether a little cockiness is actually useful in the workplace, share their personal “Ring of Honor” of the most confident people they’ve met, and offer practical strategies for building real confidence without tipping into ego. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 💡 Confidence vs. Cockiness: Why cockiness usually hides insecurity, while confidence brings freedom 🏆 The All-In Ring of Honor: Pat McAfee, Baker Mayfield, St. Francis Xavier, and others who model bold, authentic confidence 🏀 Jordan vs. Kobe: Who was truly more confident — and why choosing number 24 might’ve been the cockiest move ever 🐅 Scheffler vs. Tiger: Quiet dominance vs. swagger — and why culture is strangely attracted to cockiness 🎯 Tactical Confidence-Building Tips: Over-preparation, visualization, stacking small wins, and crafting a reset routine 😂 The Hot Guy Catholic Triangle: A hilarious take on balancing magnanimity, holiness, and kindness 🔍 The Ultimate Pulse Check: A simple question to tell whether your confidence is real or coming from insecurity If you want to stop guessing whether you’re genuinely confident or just overcompensating — or if you want practical tools to grow in humility and strength — this episode is your guide to turning confidence into something that lifts others, not your ego. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠allin@focus.org⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠www.focus.org

    37 min

  5. JAN 14

    Why “Everything Happens for a Reason” Can Do More Harm Than Good

    “Everything happens for a reason” is meant to comfort — but does it actually help? In this episode of the All-In Podcast, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton unpack why this common phrase often ends up hurting more than healing, especially when someone is walking through deep suffering. Through honest stories about dementia, disability, and the struggle to make sense of real tragedy, the guys explore why we reach for clichés when we feel powerless — and why presence, empathy, and listening often speak louder than theological explanations. In This Episode You’ll Hear: 💬 Why “everything happens for a reason” often becomes a coping cliché 🧠 The human need for control — and how uncertainty makes us grasp for meaning ❤️ Vulnerable stories of suffering: dementia, disability, and family hardship ✝️ What the Church means (and doesn’t mean) by “redemptive suffering” 🤝 How to support a grieving friend when you have nothing helpful to say 🪑 Why showing up — not fixing — is the most healing response If you’ve ever walked with someone through pain, wrestled with your own grief, or struggled with what to say in hard moments, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a far better alternative to the clichés we tend to reach for. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠allin@focus.org⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠www.focus.org

    42 min
  6. Are Smartphones Our Tyrants? Digital Dependence, Flip Phones, and Taking Back Control

    JAN 7

    Are Smartphones Our Tyrants? Digital Dependence, Flip Phones, and Taking Back Control

    Have smartphones quietly taken over our lives — and were old phones actually better for us? In this episode of the All-In Podcast, Jose, John Michael, and Clayton dive into the rise of digital dependence and whether the nostalgic simplicity of flip phones offered more freedom than today’s “smart” devices. From Apple’s ecosystem pressure to the green-text stigma, to the heated debate over voice memos, the guys explore how modern technology shapes relationships, communication, and even anxiety. They also look back at the legendary Motorola Razr and discuss new tools (including “The Brick”) designed to help people reclaim control from their phones. In This Episode You’ll Hear: 📱 Have smartphones made life better — or more anxious? 🍏 How Apple’s ecosystem pressures shape group chats and friendships 🎙️ The great voice memo debate: efficient or infuriating? 📞 Why the Motorola Razr was “goated” and what we lost when flip phones disappeared 🔒 How “The Brick” helps lock down distracting apps for digital freedom 🧠 The difference between the flip phone generation and the “Anxious Generation” If you’ve ever considered ditching your smartphone, miss the simplicity of old-school phones, or just want a laugh about how our digital habits got here, this conversation will resonate deeply. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠allin@focus.org⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠www.focus.org

    40 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Can You Have a New Year’s That You’ll Actually Stick With? Habits, Resolutions, and Lasting Change

    “New Year, New Me” is dead — and in this episode of The All-In Podcast, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton explain why most resolutions collapse before January is even halfway over. Instead of trying to reinvent yourself overnight, the guys unpack the science (and spirituality) behind small, stackable habits that actually last — and why tiny daily wins beat big flashy goals every time. They also break down the subtle pressure of social media, the dopamine hit of announcing resolutions too early, and how habit-building becomes easier when it’s tied to routines you already have. In This Episode You’ll Learn: 🎯 Why New Year’s resolutions fail within the first 10–15 days 📉 How announcing goals publicly hurts motivation 🔄 Why small habits stack better than big reinventions 🙏 How to attach habits to routines you already do (like praying the Rosary on the drive to work) 🌙 The impact of consistent sleep, morning routines, and phone boundaries 💡 How to design a New Year that fits you — not the internet If you’re tired of burnout, hype culture, and false starts, this episode will help you build a New Year that’s actually sustainable — spiritually, mentally, and practically. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠allin@focus.org⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠www.focus.org

    34 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Is Christmas over on December 26th?

    Why does Christmas feel like it ends as soon as it begins? In this episode of the All-In Podcast, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton dive into why Christmas burnout is real — and why embracing a longer season might be exactly what your soul needs. From the chaos of holiday expectations to the beauty of Advent, the guys explore how modern culture rushes past Christmas while the liturgical calendar calls us to slow down, savor joy, and actually celebrate longer than one frantic morning. In This Episode You’ll Hear: 🎬 Our Mount Rushmore of Christmas movies (and the Die Hard + Harry Potter debates) 🕯️ How Advent prepares us differently than secular holiday hype 🌞 Why St. John the Baptist’s feast day falls on the summer solstice — and what it reveals 🎉 Why Christmas is an octave (8-day feast!) and why the celebration shouldn’t stop on the 25th 👑 The cultural and spiritual meaning behind Epiphany and Three Kings Day 🌲 Why keeping your decorations up longer is good for your mind, your home, and your faith If you’ve ever felt overstimulated during the holidays — or wished Christmas didn’t disappear overnight — this conversation will help you rediscover the warmth of the season. Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! LISTEN & FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: Listen on Spotify → ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4vnHBKphp6xEBUsJNerBdT?si=59poYSVvQVOzj8TOIaHPaQ⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts → ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1831854757⁠ Listen on YouTube→ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@All-In-focus-c⁠ CONNECT WITH FOCUS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram → ⁠https://www.instagram.com/focuscatholic/⁠ HAVE A QUESTION OR GUEST SUGGESTION? Email us at ⁠allin@focus.org⁠ or leave a comment! Join Our Email List → ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ For more original content and early releases, please visit ⁠seekreplay.com⁠ All In is a production of FOCUS. ⁠www.focus.org

    42 min
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What happens when long-time friends sit down to talk about life? You get All In Podcast — a place for honest, curious, and often hilarious conversations about work, family, faith, friendship, sports, pop culture, and the everyday moments that shape us. Whether we’re debating the big questions or just swapping stories from real life, every episode is about exploring what matters most — with heart, humor, and a whole lot of authenticity.

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