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Lights, Camera...Actor!!
Jun 15, 2026
39m 22s
The Parent Jedi
May 27, 2026
40m 35s
She Is Always A Woman To Me
May 12, 2026
35m 27s
All About the Smoke
Apr 27, 2026
36m 16s
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Apr 17, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/15/26 |  Lights, Camera...Actor!! | Scott has longtime friend, Brett Greenstein, partner at Greenstein Daniel Casting, for a thoughtful conversation about career journeys, creative leadership, and the evolving future of entertainment. Brett shares the story of his largely unplanned path into the world of casting, one that ultimately led him to a position where he helps shape major productions and influences some of Hollywood’s most important creative decisions. His journey serves as a reminder that careers are often built not t... | 39m 22s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  The Parent Jedi✨ | parentingfamily+3 | Randi Rubenstein | Mastermind Parenting | — | parentingfamily dynamics+3 | — | 40m 35s | |
| 5/12/26 |  She Is Always A Woman To Me✨ | empathyintimacy+3 | Dr. Eric Jacoby | OB/GYN | — | womenhealth+5 | — | 35m 27s | |
| 4/27/26 |  All About the Smoke✨ | Texas barbecueentrepreneurship+5 | Joe Zavala | Zavala's Barbecue | — | barbecueentrepreneur+6 | — | 36m 16s | |
| 4/17/26 |  Keeping The Faith✨ | spiritual leadershipfaith+4 | Rabbi Brian Strauss | The Heart of It | — | rabbifaith+5 | — | 32m 47s | |
| 3/23/26 |  The Most Important Brand...Yours!✨ | personal brandingauthenticity+3 | Victoria Tollossa | — | — | personal brandVictoria Tollossa+5 | — | 36m 06s | |
| 3/6/26 |  College Admission, Career, and Connection✨ | college admissionscareer guidance+3 | Jodi Gershoni | College Unlimited | — | college admissionscareer+5 | — | 36m 35s | |
| 2/23/26 |  Baseballs, Golf Balls, Having a Ball✨ | baseballwork ethic+3 | Ivan Zweig | — | — | baseballwork ethic+5 | — | 34m 12s | |
| 2/10/26 | The Best Medicine✨ | healthcarepatient responsibility+4 | Dr. Reuben Elovitz | — | — | healthcarepatient responsibility+4 | — | 36m 17s | |
| 1/24/26 | No Hands No Problem✨ | inspirationability+3 | Desmond Blair | — | — | Desmond Blairinspiration+4 | — | 31m 36s | |
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| 10/16/25 | EP 23: It's the PGFG Kitchen Confidential with Dallas Restauranteur Greg Katz!✨ | foodrestaurants+3 | Greg Katz | Katz Bros Hospitality | DallasSouth Africa+1 | Dallas restaurantsGreg Katz+3 | — | 47m 36s | |
| 9/12/25 | EP 22: Forecasting Life with Jesse Hawila | This week, Jon and Scott welcome WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila — a storm chaser, science communicator, and all-around weather authority who’s been a familiar face in Dallas for nearly a decade. From chasing tornadoes on the plains to guiding viewers through North Texas’ most intense weather, Jesse shares his lifelong passion for meteorology, his thoughts on climate change, and how he stays grounded while raising two young kids. The conversation goes beyond forecasts, touching on caregiving,... | 47m 58s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | EP 21: Back to School with Macy Gutow | It’s back-to-school week on Playground Foreground—and who better to join Scott and Jon than their youngest guest yet, high school senior Macy Gutow. Macy shares her inspiring story of founding Gaga’s Butterflies, a nonprofit created in honor of her grandmother to bring joy to senior residents in Dallas. She opens up about leadership, independence, and how service has shaped her journey—alongside the excitement (and stress!) of college applications and senior year traditions. Scott and Jon als... | 39m 30s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | EP 20: A Fresh Take on Business in Dallas with Drew Ricciardone | In this episode, Jon and Scott sit down with Drew Ricciardone, a recent Harvard grad and newcomer to Dallas who brings a fresh perspective on entrepreneurship, economic development, and the spirit of small business. Drew opens up about growing up in Arkansas and how the women who raised him—his grandmother and mother—instilled a deep respect for business ownership through their boutique. That early exposure planted the seed for his own path in business. With Jon and Scott offering insights fr... | 42m 19s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | EP 19: 🎙️ Baseball, Briefs & Bytes — A Conversation with Jamey Newberg | In Episode 19 of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon and Scott welcome Jamey Newberg, creator of the beloved Newberg Report, for a conversation that covers way more than just baseball (though there's plenty of that too). Jamey shares how his passion for minor league baseball became a creative outlet in the ‘90s—starting as an email thread that morphed into one of the most trusted fan-driven publications in the sport. What began as stress relief from his day job as a trial attorney has ... | 54m 58s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | EP 18: Heart, Humanity & Hope — A Conversation with Matt Nalker of The Arc of Mississippi | In one of the most powerful episodes of From the Playground to the Foreground yet, Jon and Scott sit down with Matt Nalker, Executive Director of The Arc of Mississippi—an organization fighting every day for the rights and dignity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). But Scott has an especially personal connection to Matt. Matt shares the moving story of Cody Richardson, a young man who faced a traumatic childhood in foster care and found stability and comp... | 50m 21s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | EP 17: 🎙️ Power Plays, Mental Health & Volleyballs Named Wilson with Coach Sam Erger | In this episode, Jon and Scott welcome Samantha "Sam" Erger, Head Coach of SMU Women’s Volleyball—and a true force on and off the court. From leading her team to NCAA tournament success to mentoring All-Americans and Pro League draftees, Sam is redefining what excellence looks like in women’s sports. 🏐🔥 They dive into her journey to SMU, the shifting landscape of college athletics in the age of NIL, and why women’s sports deserve a lot more spotlight than they get. Plus, Sam shares her though... | 50m 59s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | EP 16: 🎙️ Building Great Brands — In Business, In Schools, and In Life with Dr. Jeannie Stone | In this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett catch up with former classmate and ex-RISD Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone for a smart and lively conversation about what makes a great brand—whether it’s a truck stop or a school. Hint: Top pay is an important ingredient. And when the conversation turns to teacher pay in HPISD, Jeannie’s reaction to where the district ranks is somewhat unexpected. From teacher pay, to private school vouchers, s... | 45m 58s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | EP 15: 🎙️ Classmates, School Boards & Slam Dunks with Megan Timme | In this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett are joined by former classmate and current Richardson ISD school board member Megan Timme—and it’s a reunion packed with laughs, memories, and meaningful conversation. They swap stories from their own school days, shout out favorite teachers, and talk about why top teacher pay is more important than ever—especially as Jon campaigns for the HPISD board. It’s also Day 711 since Scott’s heart transplant, a... | 35m 03s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | EP 14: Full Circle with Tyler Herbst – 🎒🌍 World Travels, Teaching, and the Future of Education 📚🧠 | In this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett welcome longtime friend and former classmate Tyler Herbst—a Dallas native, world traveler, and now a high school geometry teacher back in his hometown. Their conversation spans continents and classrooms, as Tyler shares how his global experiences have shaped his perspective on life, learning, and the role of educators today. From the rise of AI in schools to the constant battle over phones in the classr... | 52m 35s | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | EP 13: Jimmy Elliott on Golf, Family, and Life’s Biggest Wins | Mazel Tov! 🎉 It’s Episode 13 of From the Playground to the Foreground, and in honor of this podcast milestone, we’re calling it our Bar Mitzvah Episode. But instead of reading from the Torah, we’re talking with Jimmy Elliott—the guy who took on a Bryson DeChambeau challenge and won big! But while his golf game is impressive, Jimmy’s biggest victories happen off the course. He opens up about what truly matters most—his family—and the perspective he’s gained after his child faced a life-threat... | 46m 11s | ||||||
| 1/30/25 | EP 12: Jon and Scott Go "Clubbing": Meet the Guys Behind Golf Roots | In this episode of From the Playground to the Foreground, Jon Altschuler and Scott Bennett chat with Golf Roots co-founders Ben Stromberg and Jake Hoffman about how their Dallas-based startup is making golf more accessible—one used club at a time. From heartfelt stories about building lasting relationships through golf (looking at you, grandpa) to Larry David donating his clubs, it’s a conversation that proves golf can unite generations, break barriers, and even bring a little celebrity flair... | 47m 37s | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | EP 11: Jon and Scott Talk Basketball, Education, and Too-High Socks with Rolando Blackman | From the Playground to the Foreground EP 11: Jon and Scott Talk Basketball, Education, and Too-High Socks with Rolando Blackman This week, Jon and Scott are joined by Rolando Blackman—a legendary Maverick and four-time NBA All-Star. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Buzzsprout 📲 And follow us on Instagram @playgroundforeground for more updates and behind-the-scenes content: https://www.instagram.com/playgroundforeground 👍 ... | 56m 23s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | EP 10: Jon and Scott Talk Mascots, Mega Millions, and Southwest Airlines with Chris Priebe | From the Playground to the Foreground EP 10: Jon and Scott Talk Mascots, Mega Millions, and Southwest Airlines with Chris Priebe This week, Jon and Scott are joined by Chris Priebe—Managing Director of Finance at Southwest Airlines and Scott's Pre-K classmate. The trio discuss a range of topics—from the College Football Playoffs to high school mascots to Smokey Robinson. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts Spotify Buzzsprout 📲 And follow us ... | 38m 45s | ||||||
| 11/26/24 | EP9: Jon and Scott Review the Front 9 with Ron Corning | From the Playground to the Foreground EP9: Jon and Scott Review the Front 9 with Ron Corning We moved playgrounds—the week our guest decided not to show! Luckily for Jon and Scott, our producer Ron Corning knows a thing or two about podcasting (and moving to Texas and Zsa Zsa Gabor). The trio touches on a wide range of topics—from bar mitzvahs to handwriting to what it is, exactly, that makes a Texan a Texan. To keep up with Ron Corning, follow him on Instagram. 🔔 Don't forget to su... | 47m 21s | ||||||
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