We survived another year… and somehow the podcast did too.

To kick off 2026, we’re doing a full, honest reset. In this episode, we talk through what actually grew Good Times, Bad Friends, the ideas and episodes that flopped hard, the guests and moments we forgot about, and the lessons we learned the long way.

We get into:

• Wins, failures, and unexpected surprises

• Episodes we thought would blow up (and didn’t)

• What we’d change if we were starting today

• Why consistency beat talent for us

• Why New Year’s resolutions feel broken

• What’s changing for the podcast in 2026

• How listeners can be more involved moving forward

No hype. No fake resolutions. Just real conversation and a look at where we’re headed next.

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Kevin Herron has spent decades in high school athletics — as both a basketball coach and an athletic director — but the lessons that matter most had nothing to do with wins or losses.

With over 435 career wins and 15 years as an AD, Kevin joins Good Times, Bad Friends to talk about what actually lasts: culture, leadership, faith, and the impact coaches have long after the season ends.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why the scoreboard doesn’t tell the full story

• What most coaches get wrong about building culture

• Why former players calling years later matters more than trophies

• How faith quietly shapes leadership without being forced

• The difference between being a lighthouse — or just another wave

This episode is for coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone trying to build something that outlives the moment.

🎙️ Good Times, Bad Friends is a podcast about real conversations, leadership, faith, and the stories that shape us.

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Chris Allman — also known by his legendary nickname “Crunch” — joins us for one of the wildest and most entertaining conversations of the year.

Chris grew up in Georgetown, Texas, played basketball and golf, spent a season on UMHB’s JV team, worked in media and sports radio, survived the mortgage industry, and even stepped into the world of pro wrestling. His life is equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and unexpected.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up in Texas and falling in love with high school sports

• How faith has shaped Chris through every season

• The real story behind his nickname “Crunch”

• His years in media, Cowboys Golf Club, and sports radio

• Parenting, family, and what matters most

• Absolutely unbelievable pro wrestling stories

• Why he still loves the church, sports, and telling good stories

Whether you’re here for faith, Texas culture, sports nostalgia, or wrestling madness — this episode has something for you.

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Dr. Hunter Hampton is back! Historian, professor, and author of the new book The Gridiron Gospel: Faith and College Football in Twentieth-Century America, Hunter walks us through the unexpected relationship between faith and college football — and why the church and the gridiron have been spiritually connected for over a century.

We talk about leadership, community, fatherhood, calling, the role of sports in modern belief, his upcoming Tom Landry project, and why feeding people through conversation, teaching, or pizza all comes from the same heart.

Smart. Funny. Thought-provoking.
A great conversation with a great friend.

In this episode of Good Times, Bad Friends, the boys dive deep into the world of outrage culture, online division, and how we’ve all forgotten how to talk to each other like normal humans. From bots starting social media wars to AI deepfakes blurring reality, we ask the big question: are we addicted to outrage—or just scared to listen?

We also get real about faith, truth, and what it means to have real conversations again—without losing your friends (or your YouTube channel).

🔥 Topics include:

• Why we can’t agree on anything anymore

• Bots, belief, and online warfare

• Free speech and accountability

• Deepfakes and the death of truth

• The 10 Commandments debate in schools

• What it means to actually live out your faith

💭 It’s raw, funny, uncomfortable, and honest—the way real conversations should be.

This week on Good Times, Bad Friends, we sit down with Mark Kissinger — financial advisor, author, rugby coach, and mentor. Mark’s story stretches from playing football in Celina, to studying at Oxford and Rice, to building a career in finance.

We dive into faith, football, and why mentoring kids means more than success or titles. Mark opens up about his book, his love for coaching, and the lessons that sports and service teach about building legacy.

This one’s about faith, grit, and investing in the next generation.

Check out his book: "I Piss Excellence: The Bill Elliott Story" available on Amazon here :

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This week on Good Times, Bad Friends, we sit down with firefighter, husband, dad, and mental health advocate Mason Atkins. From his rookie days in the firehouse to launching Salty Aces — a golf and mental health brand — Mason brings raw honesty, humor, and heart to the mic.

We talk about his journey through faith, burnout, therapy, and the call that changed his life. Plus, stories from the firetruck, fairway, and fatherhood — and why Mason believes showing up, even scarred, is what truly matters.

Follow Mason:
📲 Instagram: @saltyacesgolf
📺 YouTube: @SaltyAcesGolf
🎵 TikTok: @saltyaces

You’ve seen him on the MeatEater channel and leading The Element—but Tyler Jones’ story goes way beyond the hunt. This week, he sits down with us to talk about life after football, the beauty of daily discipline, and how he weaves the Gospel into his work without compromise. From crafting original music for his hunting series to navigating hate comments, Tyler keeps it real with honesty and heart.