The Cheeto Dust Podcast

Tommy and Dusty are joined by Quint Coward at Row24, a fundraiser where the guys pulled over 280,000 meters on a rowing machine that they kept going for 24 hours to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. During this pod, the guys talk about the weirdness of asking people for charity, if it's possible to be a good man and a good politician, and spitball some ideas about increasing their cognitive load capacity (also, as per usual, Tommy and Dusty spend some time fretting about hair...

Tommy & Dusty talk to meditation teacher and political writer, Jeremy Mohler about why meditation helps young people manage stress and break bad habits. They also discuss what makes meditation similar and different to Christianity. Support the podcast by rating and reviewing on iTunes, and if you want to help Tommy and Dusty in their fight against blood cancer, hit the link below. You can buy the Cheeto Dust book and send all proceeds to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or donate to Row24,...

Tommy and Dusty talk about challenging their preconceived opinions, their dietary routines, and the responsibilities they choose for their lives. They also pitch Row24, a Raleigh-based, 24-hour rowing competition that raises money to fight blood cancers. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Register or donate to Row24 here:...

Tommy and Dusty reunite for their first podcast of 2019. They're the last two people on the planet still talking about a razor blade company's opinions on toxic masculinity, and they(Dust mostly) lament the misfortune of the Patriots being such stellar winners. Along the way, they unpack the connection between style and happiness.

Tommy and Dusty come together for their last podcast of 2018. With admirable restraint, they don't linger with admiration over their inaugural year in podcasting. Instead, it's business as usual. Does the number 23 belong to MJ or LeBron? Why don't we celebrate Christmas in the summertime? What goals are we setting for ourselves in 2019?

Dustin is joined by his friend Josh, who works to help churches and individuals in the South find direction and purpose. They talk through several doubts and beliefs about how the Bible and Christianity does and does not fit into the modern society of 2018. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Join the #DustinOffTheCancer run team...

What is truth? It's a big question. Tommy and Dusty turn it into a bunch of little questions. When is it okay to tell a "little white" lie? Is it wrong to tell your kid that Santa Claus is real? Tune in to hear why being trustworthy is the most important trait a human being can display. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Join the...

Retired musician Tommy Cooksey joins pre-Novelist Dustin Riedesel to exchange expert opinions on the political landscape of the United States of America. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Join the #DustinOffTheCancer run team on Charity Miles. More info on dustinriedesel.com

Dusty and Tommy, both expecting newborn children in the spring, talk half cluelessly about the joys and trials of fatherhood (Dusty is the clueless half). Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Join the #DustinOffTheCancer run team on Charity Miles. More info on dustinriedesel.com

Tommy and Dustin reconvene to talk about NFL quarterback's off-the-field game. This episode covers the NFC. Topics include the lovability of Carson Wentz's golden retrievers, Ryan Fitzpatrick masquerading as a Boston goon, and Cam Newton's unique fashion sense. Support the pod in one of three ways -Rate and review. -Buy "Cheeto Dust (and other blood on millennial hands)" on Amazon or any other online retailer. All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. -Join the #DustinOffTheCancer run...

Dustin and Ryan discuss Dr. Jordan Peterson's book "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos." Topics include why you shouldn't bother kids when they're skateboarding, how common sense is often profound wisdom, and what it takes to pursue meaning in one's life. Support the podcast by rating and reviewing, or by buying Dustin's book "Cheeto Dust" at Amazon.com - All profits go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

After a brief sabbatical, Tommy and Dustin reconvene to talk about NFL quarterback's off-the-field game. This episode covers the AFC. Topics include the upside/downside of Andy Dalton's ginger physique, the peak dadness of Ryan Tannehill, and the Tyrod Tailored looks of the now backup Browns QB. Wanna hear a football joke?...Blake Bortles! Ah, it's good to be back.

There is a worst month...a month without holidays...a month without parties...Dust and Tommy talk about why this month sucks.

Dustin and Ryan talk about new diets, what makes up a good morning and night time routine, the value of training versus working out, and whether or not they believe in God. Please rate and review the podcast when you listen to it. Products mentioned in this episode: Michael Pollen – How To Change Your Mind (psychadelics) Precision Extra Ketone Strips Oura Ring – Sleep and Heart Rate Tracker Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD ChiliPad – Control the...

Dustin is joined by Charles Ball to talk about the dating life of millennials. What's the ideal first date? Is there any stigma to online dating? Finally, Charles shares some innovative dating techniques that our listeners can feel free to incorporate. Also, we end with a special reading of listener BillR1212’s five-star review. Be like BillR1212 and leave us a review. Love you bye.

Dustin & Tommy talk about the unwritten rules of office behavior. How should you talk to people when you're side by side at a urinal? Is it okay to microwave fish? (spoiler: it is not) Would we all be better off if we wore uniforms in the office? Thanks for listening. Please rate and review!

Dustin is joined by friend and photographer, Ryan Varga. They discuss why they would do art for free, the value of making incremental gains, how important listening to one's inner voice is to finding satisfaction, and why we should constantly reminding ourselves that we're all going to die soon.

Charles Ball was working an office job in a big city like the majority of millennials. On a whim, he booked a ticket to Southeast Asia and didn't come back for three months. Dustin talks to him about almost surfing, drinking cat poop coffee, and expanding one's horizons.

The 2010s, come for the vaping and dubstep, stay for the cryptocurrency and podcasting. Dusty and Tommy take a pause during National Selfie Day to examine some inventions of our current decade and predict which ones are going to last.

With the NBA Finals upon us, Dusty and Tommy take quick stock of where LeBron ranks on their impromptu list of "GREAT AMERICANS UNDER THE AGE OF 38." Not to spoil anything, but it's a high ranking. The competition ranges from as fierce as Beyonce to the not nearly as fierce as Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino (sp? whatever).