That Was Stupid

Just like Ross and Rachel, we're officially on a break! In fact, we've called a wrap on Season 1 of That Was Stupid. We're taking the summer to book more great guests, hire more people, and prepare for an incredible Season 2. Here's an update from our host, Jon Seidl. Get ready!

Sydney Pritchard Benson (Sydney Michelle Benson) is an influencer. That might make some people cringe. After all, an influencer's job is to, well, influence people. And there are plenty of "influencers" who confirm the stereotypes. Sydney, though? She's different. In fact, she did something really stupid when it came to her wedding. She refused to be influenced by the closest people to her. Instead of throwing a massive Texas wedding (where everything is bigger) she eloped. That caused a lot of strife. So how does an influencer get to the point where she throws the smallest wedding possible instead of the biggest? Well, you'll just have to listen...

Megan Alexander has been an NFL reporter as well as a correspondent for Inside Edition. You've seen her face, even if you don't realize it. She also has several "that was stupid" stories. Stories that led her to the pinnacle of the NFL, and those that meant she could lose her job. Every story has a common theme: she stood up for what she knew was right and was honest. Now you get to hear all of them, while also being armed with some pretty incredible advice when it comes to taking your own stand for what's right.

Brett Seidl went to college to study Spanish and marginalized communities. She even lived in the Latin American bush for a time. So how did she end up starting a multi-million dollar interior design firm? It began as a passion, and that passion turned into a big leap of faith after she had her first child. She shares the inspiring story of going from being the strategic director at a non-profit to starting an interior design business with no degree in the industry. Her advice for not only moms but entrepreneurs is invaluable. And her stories? Well, you won't believe those...

Jason Romano was at the pinnacle of his professional career. He was, after all, the digital producer at ESPN on its biggest radio show, "Mike and Mike." but after 17 years at "the worldwide leader," he started getting an itch to do something different. Something bigger. Something of greater consequence. So he took a contract position with zero benefits and a 40% pay cut to help start...a sports podcast. How did it turn out? Well, that's his "that was stupid" story. Jason gives an in-depth look at the decision, how it turned out, and what some of ESPN's biggest stars told him at the time.

Christopher Beth never imagined drinking raw sewage. But that's where he found himself after making a radical decision. He left a successful business consulting career after visiting the Amazon in order to pursue the daunting task of brining the world clean water and a message of hope. He details how he ended up finding a small filter that can give a family a lifetime of clean drinking water, why he decided to do it, and what others told him when he made it his life goal. He also explains how he "tests" his filters, and it involves some really nasty water.

Kirsten Haglund (now Kirsten Mueller-Daubermann) won the Miss America pageant in 2008 in stunning fashion. But now? She's the only reigning Miss America to not live in the United States. Why? And why did she leave a successful news career to move overseas and teach spin classes? She shares the details and even spills on her time at Fox News and what fellow Miss America Gretchen Carlson told her during their time working together. Does she have regrets? Well, you'll just have to listen...

Welcome to the new podcast That Was Stupid, the show all about taking chances and proving everyone wrong! In this introductory episode, host Jon Seidl walks you through how the idea came about, explains what you can expect, and peels back the onion on his background. Settle in and get ready for the inaugural season of That Was Stupid!