Episode 14 – about fall, working in higher ed, & musicians we love you may not know

We fall into this episode with life lessons learned the hard way, what makes it truly begin to feel like autumn (Rick’s most beloved season of all), discuss working in higher ed, and gush over our favorite musicians you may not know. Get ready to jump into September TV premieres, sip on your favorite fall beverage, reflect on life choices, and follow some new awesome musicians on Instagram after this episode of The Victory Couch. You are welcome here.

Show notes: Reviews welcome

In your life what lesson(s) did you learn the hard way?

When it comes to fall is there something specific (a product, activity) you need to experience to truly feel like it’s fall?

Chicken Tortilla soup, Chick-fil-A https://www.chick-fil-a.com/menu/chicken-tortilla-soup

Dan Cathy https://www.chick-fil-a.com/board-officers/board-of-directors/dan-cathy

Joe Buck https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/joe-buck/

Washington Commanders https://www.commanders.com/

Survivor Season 42 https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/

A Million Little Things https://abc.com/shows/a-million-little-things

This Is Us https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us

Pumpkin Spiced Latte https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/418/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes

Jet-Puffed Mallow Bites (can’t find them) https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kraft-Jet-Puffed-Mallow-Bites-Caramel-Vanilla-Swirled-Flavored-Marshmallows-8-oz-Wrapper/22282327

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin hand soap https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/p/sweet-cinnamon-pumpkin-cleansing-gel-hand-soap-026513343.html#start=7

What motivates you to continue to work in higher education?

What are some bands or solo artists that you love who maybe not many people know about? Pat McGee Band https://patmcgee.net/, Javier Colon https://www.instagram.com/javiercolonmusic/, Matchbox Twenty https://matchboxtwenty.com/, Train https://savemesanfrancisco.com/, Kool & The Gang https://www.koolandthegang.com/, Beyoncé https://www.beyonce.com/, Butter by BTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpj3MoU3fus, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors https://www.drewholcomb.com/, Johnnyswim https://www.johnnyswim.com/, Brian Dunne https://www.briandunnemusic.net/, Drew Angus https://www.drewangus.com/, Sam Ryder https://www.instagram.com/samhairwolfryder/?hl=en

Couch crumbs: talking to a former student about family struggles, parent separation and child care woes

Prop your feet up: took both kids fishing and taking Saturday off