New Game Old Game

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The New Game Old Game Podcast is a series of conversations about work, skills, alternative careers, rehumanizing our vocational outputs, leadership, culture, and much more - all in this rapidly changing world of ours.Hosted by Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder, the podcast explores why the Old Game of work, credentials-first thinking, linear careers, and outdated systems is broken, and what the New Game requires instead: skills, adaptability, authenticity, and real output.This isn’t hype, hustle culture, or anti-college. It’s honest conversation for leaders, trades and technical professionals, and anyone who feels the system no longer works.So, welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni. Subscribe, share with a friend, follow along, and keep up with us online at www.newgameoldgame.com.

Episodes

  1. FEB 13

    Episode 4: No Alumni to the Bone

    You’ve heard us say it many times: this podcast is powered by No Alumni. But what does that actually mean?In Episode 4 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder pull back the curtain on the movement behind the mic. We break down what No Alumni is, why it exists, and why it matters in today’s changing world of work, education, and leadership.No Alumni isn’t anti-college. It’s anti-outdated thinking. It’s about restoring professional dignity, empowering nontraditional paths to success, and helping businesses rethink how they attract, develop, and retain modern talent.We also unpack the story behind Scully, the No Alumni mascot. From the forward tilt to the crack in the skull, every detail carries meaning about resilience, momentum, unity, and the willingness to move when others stay stuck.If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path…If you believe work should evolve…If you’re tired of generational blame and ready for practical disruption…This episode explains the heartbeat behind the movement.Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to rethink the game.🎙️ New Game Old Game, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more by visiting www.newgameoldgame.com.

    50 min

  2. JAN 29

    Episode 3: Defining the New Game

    In Episode 3 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder move from diagnosing the Old Game to clearly describing what the New Game is and what it currently rewards.Drawing on recent experiences at CES, RoofCon, and the International Roofing Expo, they explore what real innovation looks like on the ground and why adaptability now separates those who thrive from those who stall. The New Game is not chaos or rebellion. It simply values different things than the Old Game did.This conversation unpacks why fear of change keeps people clinging to outdated systems, how loss of control drives resistance, and why skills, proof of work, and relationships increasingly matter more than credentials, resumes, or linear career paths. Greg shares firsthand examples from the trades, where long-standing business models are quietly breaking, and the ability to pivot has become essential.Matt and Greg also examine the tension between specialists and generalists, the evolving role of education, and why lifelong learning now takes many forms beyond traditional college. The episode closes with a clear reminder: you do not quit your job or life to play the New Game. You reorient, build real skills, and stop outsourcing your identity to institutions or titles.This episode is for anyone who senses the old advice is no longer working and wants to understand what actually does. 🎙️ New Game Old Game, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more by visiting www.newgameoldgame.com.

    33 min

  3. 12/30/2025

    Episode 2, Part II: Old Game vs. New Game at Work - Linear Careers, Authentic Culture, and AI

    Work is changing fast, and the “Old Game” rules aren’t holding.In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast (powered by No Alumni), Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder go deeper on what Old Game thinking looks like in real life, and why it’s quietly creating stuck careers, struggling teams, and businesses that can’t hire, keep, or develop great people.They unpack how the old script shaped many of us: linear careers, “put your head down, wait your turn,” credentials-first thinking, hustle culture, and the idea that loyalty automatically equals opportunity. Then they contrast that with what’s emerging now: a stronger demand for authentic leadership, human-centered culture, meaningful work, and a workforce that values time and real purpose - not performative perks.They also connect this shift to the reality we can’t ignore: AI is here. If “Old Game” is burying your head in the sand and hoping the world stops changing, “New Game” is learning how to adapt, while rehumanizing work in an era where so much feels automated and artificial.In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why linear careers are breaking down - and what replaces themSpecialists vs. generalists (and why generalists are often elite problem-solvers)The danger of fake “New Game” culture that’s really Old Game under the hoodWhy purpose and meaning matter (even in “ordinary” jobs)How AI increases the premium on human experience, service, and connectionA simple reflection to help you identify what actually shaped your best work experiencesIf you're a business owner, leader, or employee trying to navigate the next era of work, this episode will help you name what's outdated and start thinking clearly about what comes next.Follow, subscribe, like, and share with a friend, and in the next episode, Matt and Greg shift fully into the New Game—and what it takes to win there. 🎙️ New Game Old Game, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more by visiting www.newgameoldgame.com.

    22 min

  4. 12/26/2025

    Episode 2, Part I: What We Mean by “New Game Old Game" and Why Work Feels Broken

    Why does work feel harder than it should - even when you’re doing everything “right”?In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder unpack what we actually mean by Old Game vs. New Game thinking in today’s world of work.Drawing from real experience in the trades, corporate environments, and leadership, they explore why so many people feel stuck — and why many businesses struggle to hire, retain, and develop talent.This is not an attack on tradition, hard work, college, or credentials. It’s an honest conversation about what used to work, why it’s breaking down, and how outdated assumptions around hierarchy, hustle culture, and credentials-first thinking are quietly holding people and organizations back.In this episode, we cover: What the “Old Game” of work really looks like - and why it’s failingWhy feeling stuck is often a systems problem, not a personal oneThe limits of hierarchy, hustle culture, and resume-only hiringWhy credentials still matter, but can’t be the whole storyHow time, fulfillment, and real capability are reshaping the workforceWhat a healthier, more human New Game of work begins to requireIf you’re a business owner, leader, trades professional, or someone questioning your career path, this episode will help you name what feels off — and point toward a better way forward.🎙️ New Game Old Game, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more by visiting newgameoldgame.com.

    27 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Trailer: New Game Old Game Podcast

    If you’ve felt that the old rules of work, careers, and success no longer add up, this podcast is for you - real conversations about why the old game is breaking and what the new game actually demands. Welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni.

    1 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Episode 1 (Pilot): The New Game Old Game Podcast

    Something about work feels off - and most people can sense it. Companies can’t hire. People feel stuck. The old advice isn’t working anymore.In this pilot episode of New Game Old Game, hosts Matt and Greg introduce the core question behind the podcast: Are we still playing the Old Game of work in a New Game world.This episode sets the tone for the series: an open, honest conversation about work, skills, vocation, college, trades, entrepreneurship, and what meaningful careers actually look like today. Matt and Greg share why this podcast exists, what New Game Old Game means, and what listeners can expect moving forward.This is not an anti-college podcast. It’s not a hustle-guru show. And it’s not about one “right” path. It’s about dignity in work, valuing real skills, questioning outdated assumptions, and exploring better ways forward - for individuals, families, and organizations.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the system, or you’re trying to build something better within it, this conversation is for you.Welcome to New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni. Keep up with us online at www.newgameoldgame.com or anywhere on social media.

    23 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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About

The New Game Old Game Podcast is a series of conversations about work, skills, alternative careers, rehumanizing our vocational outputs, leadership, culture, and much more - all in this rapidly changing world of ours.Hosted by Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder, the podcast explores why the Old Game of work, credentials-first thinking, linear careers, and outdated systems is broken, and what the New Game requires instead: skills, adaptability, authenticity, and real output.This isn’t hype, hustle culture, or anti-college. It’s honest conversation for leaders, trades and technical professionals, and anyone who feels the system no longer works.So, welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni. Subscribe, share with a friend, follow along, and keep up with us online at www.newgameoldgame.com.

Information

  • Creator
    No Alumni
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 No Alumni
  • Show Website
    New Game Old Game