<![CDATA[Make It A Great Week]]>Opa and Justin are here to start your Monday morning off right with a strong cup of coffee and an uplifting conversation.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 07:24:26 GMTMon, 16 Feb 2026 19:50:46 GMT60Timothy Kain & Justin Fordham<p>Opa and Justin are here to start your Monday morning off right with a strong cup of coffee and an uplifting conversation.</p>episodicTimothy Kain & Justin Fordhamjstnfordham@gmail.comno<![CDATA[KIA Salesmen of the Year]]>Opa details his meteoric rise to the top of the KIA sales force, we all probably would have been buying the new KIA Sorento if we had bumped into him then.

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]]>e5f66a2a-1e59-43b8-8f57-e06946584085Mon, 25 May 2026 12:18:49 GMT<p>Opa details his meteoric rise to the top of the KIA sales force, we all probably would have been buying the new KIA Sorento if we had bumped into him then.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show. </p>no00:42:43KIA Salesmen of the Yearfull<![CDATA[Softball or Pickleball?]]>Opa's favorite sport is discussed as well as someone traveling cross country to pick up an important package.

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]]>f3fa0874-f867-4855-a4a6-9924153b7a51Mon, 18 May 2026 11:07:15 GMT<p>Opa's favorite sport is discussed as well as someone traveling cross country to pick up an important package.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:26:12Softball or Pickleball?full<![CDATA[Hi, My Name's Christian]]>Opa and Justin discuss the power in a name and sharing it with others.

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]]>819957a3-9a22-46d5-aae7-a60afd3bcdddMon, 11 May 2026 11:26:32 GMT<p>Opa and Justin discuss the power in a name and sharing it with others. </p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:26:40Hi, My Name's Christianfull<![CDATA[The Abandoned Quarry]]>Opa's hometown is discussed which includes the abandoned quarry, as well as a unique festival where a local dish is prepared. A heartwarming story is shared about a referee and his selfless act.

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]]>8e695b0e-e03e-4632-befb-bcf2db78d4dcMon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa's hometown is discussed which includes the abandoned quarry, as well as a unique festival where a local dish is prepared. A heartwarming story is shared about a referee and his selfless act.</p><p></p><p>A listener challenged is shared with the potential to win a merch giveaway.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:26:24The Abandoned Quarryfull<![CDATA[Swervin & Servin]]>Make It A Great Week welcomes its first ever guest, Drew! Opa and Justin ask him about his coffee preferences, Opa's first impressions of him, and discover what has kept him passionate in his field for over a decade.

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]]>d5ce46e6-c4a8-4812-9d97-831b467ea015Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:24:18 GMT<p>Make It A Great Week welcomes its first ever guest, Drew! Opa and Justin ask him about his coffee preferences, Opa's first impressions of him, and discover what has kept him passionate in his field for over a decade.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:36:09Swervin & Servinfull<![CDATA[Opa's Cancer Journey]]>Opa and Justin discuss Opa's recent cancer journey and his upcoming birthday.

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]]>66922c7b-9433-4153-b51f-0e4d91f29daeMon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa and Justin discuss Opa's recent cancer journey and his upcoming birthday.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p><i>@</i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b><i>make.it</i></b></a><i>.a.great.week</i> and our email account <i>greatweekpodcast@gmail.com</i> to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:22:39Opa's Cancer Journeyfull<![CDATA[Middle Milk Management]]>Opa and Justin discuss laying bricks, wedding drama, and a milk delivery route.

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]]>e911fe47-2357-4d03-889f-5733edca429bMon, 13 Apr 2026 11:58:15 GMT<p>Opa and Justin discuss laying bricks, wedding drama, and a milk delivery route.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:31:38Middle Milk Managementfull<![CDATA[Freshly Ground]]>Opa and Justin finally delve into a key part of the show's intro and discuss Justin's already taken business idea. The second ever listener story is shared on the show.

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]]>494cc061-add4-4b45-8a55-8548f272c309Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa and Justin finally delve into a key part of the show's intro and discuss Justin's already taken business idea. The second ever listener story is shared on the show.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:24:38Freshly Groundfull<![CDATA[A Civil Podcast]]>Opa and Justin try out a new mini-game and discuss one of Opa's favorite movies.

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]]>4de8f057-7d48-47ac-8139-98fdcf443df2Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa and Justin try out a new mini-game and discuss one of Opa's favorite movies.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:26:57A Civil Podcastfull<![CDATA[Thunder & Lightning]]>Topics for the week include an iconic softball duo and the very first listener story ever featured on the show.

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]]>a5b920fe-353e-4e88-8a5b-d65c304cfbfcMon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Topics for the week include an iconic softball duo and the very first listener story ever featured on the show.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:22:21Thunder & Lightningfull<![CDATA[His Ninth Child]]>Opa's ninth child celebrated her 20th birthday this week! Justin and Opa discuss her incredible life story.

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]]>34f36e24-3ce2-45bc-8201-b28bdd8189ebMon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa's ninth child celebrated her 20th birthday this week! Justin and Opa discuss her incredible life story.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:25:41His Ninth Childfull<![CDATA[The Legacy of Generosity]]>Opa and Justin discuss night shift work, have their first mini-game, and share personal experiences of generosity.

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]]>f472e3f5-4c3b-4ea7-9bcf-e9fceaae7686Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT<p>Opa and Justin discuss night shift work, have their first mini-game, and share personal experiences of generosity.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:19:34The Legacy of Generosityfull<![CDATA[Mugs & Hugs]]>Justin and Opa's mutual bamboo battles are discussed, as well as a recent mug mystery that is yet to be solved.

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]]>e28a1605-b814-43cc-8e5e-add4c20b586cMon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>Justin and Opa's mutual bamboo battles are discussed, as well as a recent mug mystery that is yet to be solved.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p>no00:17:52Mugs & Hugsfull<![CDATA[Make It A Great Week]]>The pilot episode of Make It A Great Week, discussing the ideas for the podcast as well as how little sleep Opa got in College.

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]]>8466a9bf-e955-40af-b9fd-3dba5481e1e0Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:59:11 GMT<p>The pilot episode of Make It A Great Week, discussing the ideas for the podcast as well as how little sleep Opa got in College.</p><p></p><p>Message your stories of kindness to our instagram account</p><p>@<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://make.it" target="_blank"><b>make.it</b></a>.a.great.week and our email account greatweekpodcast@gmail.com to have your stories be included in the show.</p><p></p><p></p>no00:22:271Make It A Great Weekfull