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. 4D AGO

    Serial Killers, Fake Moose, Jungle Jim's and More with Jenilee Taylor

    Jenilee Taylor is an international director for Toastmasters, a world-traveling employee of BWH, a connoisseur of Jungle Jim's and a great friend. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, including red eye flights, serial killers, moose, Toastmasters, spouses who know us better, and moose (just to make this description feel like a Monty Python episode). We also had one of the best answers to the chicken / bear question, and an incredible story about Toastmasters and the impact it had on a prison inmate. You don't want to miss it! LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenilee-taylor/ https://www.facebook.com/jgrabenhorst Fry Your Chickens Newsletter on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    34 min

  2. MAY 1

    Are We Losing Human Judgment to AI? (Lisa Ryan on Building Smarter Plants)

    Lisa Ryan joined me for a conversation that hits right where it should. AI is making everything faster…but what if it’s quietly making us worse? After 200+ interviews with manufacturing leaders, Lisa is seeing a pattern: efficiency goes up, but human judgment starts to slip. And like being a Cleveland Browns fan…You don’t always realize something’s broken until it really matters. (Like 10 minutes after opening kickoff) We talk about her new book Smart Plant, how to build smarter organizations without weakening your people, and why gratitude might be more strategic than you think. And we have a lot of fun along the way. If you’re using AI—or even thinking about it—this one’s worth your time. LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asklisaryan/ https://lisaryanspeaks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/cracking-the-retention-code-7079880240902111232/ Phil's newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    37 min

  3. APR 24

    From $700 Jell-O Shot Nights to Life Coaching: What Happens When You Stop Holding Back (Melissa Powers Opasic)

    Melissa Powers Opasic is insightful, high-energy, and the real deal when it comes to helping people navigate change—and not only that, she wrote one hell of an intro for this podcast. Here’s how she described it: “Because vulnerability has a funny way of opening doors we don’t expect.Huge thank you to Phil Barth—speaker and host of Fry Your Chickens!—for having me on to talk about it. And let me tell you… this episode has a little bit of everything:• the flop (of course)• being human in real time• bartending in Columbus• Put-in-Bay days… $700 Jell-O shot nights 😂• how I became a coach• the story behind Sweet Honeybee Coaching + Consulting• a rock band of headbanging chickens• and… a talking puppy 🐶 This experience? A little nerve-wracking. A lot of joy. And one of those moments where you realize… this is exactly what you’re meant to be doing. I walked away proud. Not because it was perfect—but because I was willing to be seen.” PHIL NOTES: There are two - that's right TWO - talking dogs in this episode. Melissa's dog Hazel joined in. LINKS: https://sweethoneybeelife.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaopasic/ https://www.facebook.com/melissa.powers.7564 https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    34 min

  4. APR 17

    Can Laughter Improve Your Health? (Karyn Buxman Explains Why It Works)

    What if you could get the benefits of meditation just bywatching Hogan’s Heroes? What if your next diet included watching Big Bang Theory? My conversation with Neurohumorist / Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman covers that and a lot more. Karyn has spent years studying humor and its impact on our health—and one stat stood out: nine of the top ten causes of death in the U.S. are tied to lifestyle choices. The good news? Laughter is one of the simplest ways to lower your risk. Give this one a listen (it’s funny—I promise). Then go spend a little time with Sgt. Schultz and Sheldon Cooper. LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynbuxman/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOriPEk7S8 - Karyn's Ted talk. https://www.karynbuxman.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    43 min

  5. APR 10

    How to Bring More Joy and Laughter Into Your Life (Dave Caperton)

    Dave Caperton is a hilarious guy. Don't believe me? Listen to the podcast! A former teacher, Dave now helps organizations and individuals find joy. In this episode we talk about finding joy, stubbing toes, dogs, chickens, artwork and more. Loads of laughs and lots of wisdom (from Dave anyway). NOTE: If you are in listen only mode - we discuss the painting Le Coq Rouge (The Red Rooster) - and show a picture I took and then (using AI) modified. You can see it all on YouTube. Or check out next week's Fry Your Chickens newsletter (link below) LINKS: https://www.davecaperton.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecaperton/ https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    56 min

  6. APR 3

    Why Playing It Safe Makes Everything Taste Bland (Chef Blackwell Smith)

    Blackwell Smith is on a mission to improve the flavor of your food with really great (and really fresh spices). AND he's on a mission to help people learn how to cook with his YouTube channel. Better yet - he does a great Jackie Gleason (Buford T. Justice) impression! In this podcast he shares his expertise. And we laugh. A lot. You might want to listen just before lunch or dinner, because you're going to be hungry afterwards. Fry Your Chickens and Blackwell Smith are not responsible for any poor decisions you make should you decide to make the punch we discussed in this episode. LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackwell-smith/ https://theluckycajun.com/ (Sign up for his newsletter!) https://www.youtube.com/@LuckyCajunSeasoning Phil's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    34 min

  7. MAR 27

    How Top Real Estate Agents Build Trust and Keep Clients Coming Back (Jamie Knight)

    Jamie Knight is President of The Knight Team - a real estate agency in Port Clinton / Marblehead / Catawba. He is a great guy and a great real estate agent. In this episode we sat down and discussed his philosophies of leadership, real estate and of course... rubber chickens. Quote from the episode (Phil couldn't remember): "When I left the dining room after sitting next to Mr. Gladstone, I thought he was the cleverest man in England. But after sitting next to Mr. Disraeli, I thought I was the cleverest woman in England". - Jennie Jerome (mother of Wintston Churchill) Links: The Knight Team: https://tktrealtors.com/ Jamie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LivinginVacationland Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieknightre/

    43 min

  8. MAR 20

    From Mexico Mishaps to Superpowers: Lessons in Chaos, Teams, and Life (Rob & Amy)

    Here's what I love about husband and wife Rob Hunter and Amy Yackowski. The conversation effortlessly flows from Rob and his team being chased out of Mexico by a Crown Vic to Super Hero powers to teams, to rubber chickens, to... yep... sea lion farts. This conversation really has it all. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxing_(Chinese_philosophy) Onthepaintedporch.com Robhunter.substack.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imrobhunter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayackowski/ https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fry-your-chickens-7245485596381454336/

    51 min
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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
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Phil Barth
  • Show Website
    Fry Your Chickens!

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