Episode 50 is a milestone — and Robby Incmikoski returns for a conversation about something listeners rarely get to hear discussed honestly: the business of being a broadcaster.

Behind every voice you hear on game day is preparation, pressure, timing, and a deep commitment to storytelling. Robby pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a career behind the microphone — from the craft of live broadcasting to the changing world of sports media.

We talk about baseball, broadcasting, and the lessons that carry beyond the stadium — into leadership, life, and purpose. At its core, this episode is about the human stories that connect us, whether you’re behind a mic, in the stands, or simply listening along.

If you love baseball, great storytelling, or conversations about mastering a craft, this one’s for you.

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD — where ordinary people share extraordinary journeys.

So settle in — this one feels like sitting in the booth with two friends talking about the craft, the game, and the stories that stay with us long after the final inning.

Almost everybody has a memory of a baseball game—walking into a stadium and feeling a rush of memories come flooding back.

In this episode of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD, Brian sits down with Robby Incmikoski for a conversation that uses baseball as the backdrop—but life as the main story.

Robby shares what it was like growing up in South Philly, where sports weren’t just something you watched—they were part of who you were. Together, they explore why every stadium is different, how ballparks reflect the cities they belong to, and why every ballpark has its story.

The conversation turns personal as Brian reflects on his grandfather, who passed away in 1967, and how this discussion brought those memories back—highlighting how the game connects people and generations.

This is a conversation about baseball, life, and what it takes—to keep showing up, navigate tough moments, and honor the stories that shape us.

If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll love this one. And if you’ve ever been to a baseball game, it will conjure up precious memories.

🎧 Come for the story. Stay to exercise your grateful heart.
#gratefulheart

Ten years ago, I lost my wife Susie.

In Episode 48 of The Most Important Podcast Ever, I reflect on a decade of life after loss through a Top Ten list shaped by grief, love, faith, leadership, and gratitude.

This is not a story about cancer.
It’s a story about living after loss — and what it means to lead a family through the aftermath of grief, one day at a time.

I share lessons from caregiving, from the quiet weight of responsibility, and from the unexpected ways love continues to show up long after goodbye.

Some moments are tender.
Some are honest.
Some may surprise you.

And it ends with a simple truth:

She’s still there.

If you’ve lost a spouse…
if you’re navigating grief…
or if you’re walking alongside someone who is — this episode is for you.

Angelica Garcia is living proof that you can make time for the things that truly matter.

Angelica wears many hats: she’s a producer at StreetSide Studio 7, a producer on The Most Important Podcast Ever, the proprietress of a bookstore inside Deja Bleu House of Coffee, the owner of a mobile bookstore, the host of the Pages of INK Podcast, and a barista who helps keep her community connected.

In her 20s, Angelica faced a life-changing heart health crisis that required a pacemaker—an experience that reshaped how she thinks about time, purpose, and listening to her heart.

In this conversation, Brian J. Dunn and Angelica talk about living intentionally in a busy world, building community through books and conversation, and making time for what truly matters.

This episode is a reminder that the most meaningful things in life don’t happen by accident—you make time for them.

❤️ #gratefulheart

Dana Peterson is a true entrepreneur and TikTok Shop creator, balancing stay-at-home mom life while building a business rooted in trust.

In Episode 46 of The Most Important Podcast Ever, Dana shares her origin story—starting her TikTok Shop journey in June 2024—and breaks down the art and science behind creator-led commerce.

We talk about:
• How to start a TikTok Shop
• What “going viral” really means (100,000+ views)
• Why you have to have a good hook
• Her go-to Look for Less category
• How she evaluates products — price, quality, and free shipping
• Why she only recommends products she genuinely likes

Practical. Honest. Real-world creator insight.

🎧 Watch here on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
#TikTokShop #CreatorEconomy #GratefulHeart

Work is changing—but dignity, purpose, and people still matter.

In this episode of The Most Important Podcast Ever with Brian J. Dunn, Brian sits down with Joe Kalkman, a seasoned HR professional, to explore how work has evolved across generations—and what leaders must understand to navigate the future of work with humanity and trust.

This conversation dives into:

• Generational shifts in how people view work, purpose, and loyalty

• Why there is still dignity in work—and why people’s work matters

• How COVID permanently changed the workplace

• The rise of remote and hybrid work

• Why hybrid work is no longer a perk, but an expectation of the emerging workforce

• How HR and leaders can design work that respects both performance and people

Joe brings thoughtful, real-world insight into how leaders can build cultures rooted in trust, flexibility, and accountability—without losing the human connection that makes work meaningful.

If you’re a leader, HR professional, or anyone thinking deeply about the future of work, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and reassurance that getting the people part right still matters most.

👇 Watch here on YouTube
🎧 Or listen wherever you get your podcasts

☕ Special thanks to StreetSide Studio 7 and Deja Bleu House of Coffee for supporting these conversations.

In first episode of 2026, Karen is back after completing her marathon in Australia—an achievement that completed all of the world’s major marathons. Fewer than 50 women in the United States have ever reached that milestone. Butthis conversation goes beyond medals and finish lines. Karentalks about the unique community that forms around regular marathoners—thefriendships built in early mornings, the quiet encouragement shared on longruns, and the bonds created by showing up again and again. It’s a reminder thatwhile running may look like a solo pursuit, none of us do it alone. Andshe’s not slowing down. This year, Karen plans to run 30 marathons, drivennot by accolades, but by purpose, connection, and the simple belief thatmovement can bring people together. This is a story about endurance, community, andthe deeper why that keeps us moving forward—one mile at a time

As we close Season 1 of The Most Important Podcast Ever with BJD, I wanted to do something a little different.

This episode is simply a thank you.

Thank you to the guests who trusted me with their stories.
Thank you to the listeners who showed up week after week.
And a very special thank you to the crew—Thomas, Shawn, Mary, and Angelica—for lending their talents and giving so generously of their time. This show would not exist without you.

To close the season, I share a family tradition that has been part of my life for decades: reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve. It’s a moment that grounds me every year—a pause filled with memory, laughter, and the kind of gratitude that only comes from time, love, and shared experience.

This finale isn’t about lessons or leadership frameworks. It’s about presence. About holding close the people and traditions that steady us. About honoring the year that was—and the stories that carried us through it.

From my family to yours, thank you for being part of this journey.
See you in January with Season 2.

Exercise your grateful heart. ❤️🎄

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