<![CDATA[New Game Old Game]]>The New Game Old Game Podcast is a series of conversations about work, skills, alternative careers, rehumanizing our vocational outputs, leadership, culture, and much more - all in this rapidly changing world of ours.

Hosted by Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder, the podcast explores why the Old Game of work, credentials-first thinking, linear careers, and outdated systems is broken, and what the New Game requires instead: skills, adaptability, authenticity, and real output.

This isn’t hype, hustle culture, or anti-college. It’s honest conversation for leaders, trades and technical professionals, and anyone who feels the system no longer works.

So, welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni.

Subscribe, share with a friend, follow along, and keep up with us online at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>https://newgameoldgame.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 18 May 2026 21:06:59 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 16:54:41 GMT60No Alumni<p>The <b><i>New Game Old Game Podcast</i></b> is a series of conversations about work, skills, alternative careers, rehumanizing our vocational outputs, leadership, culture, and much more - all in this rapidly changing world of ours.<br /><br />Hosted by Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder, the podcast explores why the Old Game of work, credentials-first thinking, linear careers, and outdated systems is broken, and what the New Game requires instead: skills, adaptability, authenticity, and real output.<br /><br />This isn’t hype, hustle culture, or anti-college. It’s honest conversation for leaders, trades and technical professionals, and anyone who feels the system no longer works.<br /><br />So, welcome to the <b><i>New Game Old Game Podcast</i></b>, powered by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noalumni.com/" target="_blank">No Alumni</a>. <br /><br />Subscribe, share with a friend, follow along, and keep up with us online at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newgameoldgame.com/" target="_blank"><b>www.newgameoldgame.com</b></a><b>.</b></p>episodicNo Alumnimatt@clevelandcpas.orgno<![CDATA[Episode 6: When Learning Doesn’t Look Like School]]>In our first guest episode, Matt and Greg sit down with Sheila to talk about education, entrepreneurship, and trusting your kids more than the system.

She shares how one son went from homeschooling to a PhD in astroparticle physics, and how her younger son left high school after 10th grade to grow a business he started as a teenager.

This conversation isn’t anti-school or anti-college. It’s about alignment, ownership, and letting learning look different.

If you’re a parent, educator, or anyone questioning the traditional path, this one is worth your time.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>83d0baec-179e-4e75-ab45-4f5c60ac068cTue, 03 Mar 2026 02:40:27 GMT<p>In our first guest episode, Matt and Greg sit down with Sheila to talk about education, entrepreneurship, and trusting your kids more than the system.<br /><br />She shares how one son went from homeschooling to a PhD in astroparticle physics, and how her younger son left high school after 10th grade to grow a business he started as a teenager.<br /><br />This conversation isn’t anti-school or anti-college. It’s about alignment, ownership, and letting learning look different.<br /><br />If you’re a parent, educator, or anyone questioning the traditional path, this one is worth your time.<br /><br />🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:55:2616Episode 6: When Learning Doesn’t Look Like Schoolfull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Re-doing No Alumni Intro & Meet Skullie]]>You’ve heard us reference No Alumni and Skullie before. But what does that actually mean?

In Episode 5 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder break down the story and symbolism behind the No Alumni mascot. What looks simple at first glance is intentionally designed. Nothing is random.

From the subtle forward tilt that represents momentum…
To the “N” and “A” in the goggles symbolizing vision and belonging…
To the smirk that reflects confidence and adventure…
To the vintage motorcycle goggles signaling readiness for action…
And the crack in the skull honoring scars, imperfection, and shared experience…

Every detail points back to identity, resilience, and movement.

No Alumni, and this podcast, are not made with surface-level branding. It is about community. It is about forward motion. It is about building something real with people who are willing to move, even when things are not perfect.

If you believe progress matters more than polish…
If you value belonging over exclusivity…
If you think identity should be lived, not marketed…

This episode explains the meaning behind the icon.

Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to understand what Skullie stands for.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>2df55d76-dfc5-456e-93ee-9c08e7413010Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:46:07 GMT<p>You’ve heard us reference No Alumni and Skullie before. But what does that actually mean?<br /><br />In Episode 5 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder break down the story and symbolism behind the No Alumni mascot. What looks simple at first glance is intentionally designed. Nothing is random.<br /><br />From the subtle forward tilt that represents momentum…<br />To the “N” and “A” in the goggles symbolizing vision and belonging…<br />To the smirk that reflects confidence and adventure…<br />To the vintage motorcycle goggles signaling readiness for action…<br />And the crack in the skull honoring scars, imperfection, and shared experience…<br /><br />Every detail points back to identity, resilience, and movement.<br /><br />No Alumni, and this podcast, are not made with surface-level branding. It is about community. It is about forward motion. It is about building something real with people who are willing to move, even when things are not perfect.<br /><br />If you believe progress matters more than polish…<br />If you value belonging over exclusivity…<br />If you think identity should be lived, not marketed…<br /><br />This episode explains the meaning behind the icon.<br /><br />Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to understand what Skullie stands for.<br /><br />🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:45:0915Episode 5: Re-doing No Alumni Intro & Meet Skulliefull<![CDATA[Episode 4: No Alumni to the Bone (bad audio!)]]>You’ve heard us say it many times: this podcast is powered by No Alumni. But what does that actually mean?

In Episode 4 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder pull back the curtain on the movement behind the mic. We break down what No Alumni is, why it exists, and why it matters in today’s changing world of work, education, and leadership.

No Alumni isn’t anti-college. It’s anti-outdated thinking. It’s about restoring professional dignity, empowering nontraditional paths to success, and helping businesses rethink how they attract, develop, and retain modern talent.

We also unpack the story behind Scully, the No Alumni mascot. From the forward tilt to the crack in the skull, every detail carries meaning about resilience, momentum, unity, and the willingness to move when others stay stuck.

If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path…
If you believe work should evolve…
If you’re tired of generational blame and ready for practical disruption…

This episode explains the heartbeat behind the movement.

Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to rethink the game.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>c9abd9aa-794d-48db-bcfe-087d18a8571eFri, 13 Feb 2026 18:40:12 GMT<p>You’ve heard us say it many times: this podcast is powered by No Alumni. But what does that actually mean?<br /><br />In Episode 4 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder pull back the curtain on the movement behind the mic. We break down what No Alumni is, why it exists, and why it matters in today’s changing world of work, education, and leadership.<br /><br />No Alumni isn’t anti-college. It’s anti-outdated thinking. It’s about restoring professional dignity, empowering nontraditional paths to success, and helping businesses rethink how they attract, develop, and retain modern talent.<br /><br />We also unpack the story behind Scully, the No Alumni mascot. From the forward tilt to the crack in the skull, every detail carries meaning about resilience, momentum, unity, and the willingness to move when others stay stuck.<br /><br />If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path…<br />If you believe work should evolve…<br />If you’re tired of generational blame and ready for practical disruption…<br /><br />This episode explains the heartbeat behind the movement.<br /><br />Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to rethink the game.<br /><br />🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:50:2114Episode 4: No Alumni to the Bone (bad audio!)full<![CDATA[Episode 3: Defining the New Game]]>In Episode 3 of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder move from diagnosing the Old Game to clearly describing what the New Game is and what it currently rewards.

Drawing on recent experiences at CES, RoofCon, and the International Roofing Expo, they explore what real innovation looks like on the ground and why adaptability now separates those who thrive from those who stall. The New Game is not chaos or rebellion. It simply values different things than the Old Game did.

This conversation unpacks why fear of change keeps people clinging to outdated systems, how loss of control drives resistance, and why skills, proof of work, and relationships increasingly matter more than credentials, resumes, or linear career paths. Greg shares firsthand examples from the trades, where long-standing business models are quietly breaking, and the ability to pivot has become essential.

Matt and Greg also examine the tension between specialists and generalists, the evolving role of education, and why lifelong learning now takes many forms beyond traditional college. The episode closes with a clear reminder: you do not quit your job or life to play the New Game. You reorient, build real skills, and stop outsourcing your identity to institutions or titles.

This episode is for anyone who senses the old advice is no longer working and wants to understand what actually does.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>1d2b6258-adba-467e-907d-8614e2ed84b5Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:21:48 GMT<p>In Episode 3 of the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newgameoldgame.com/" target="_blank">New Game Old Game Podcast</a>, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder move from diagnosing the Old Game to clearly describing what the New Game is and what it currently rewards.<br /><br />Drawing on recent experiences at CES, RoofCon, and the International Roofing Expo, they explore what real innovation looks like on the ground and why adaptability now separates those who thrive from those who stall. The New Game is not chaos or rebellion. It simply values different things than the Old Game did.<br /><br />This conversation unpacks why fear of change keeps people clinging to outdated systems, how loss of control drives resistance, and why skills, proof of work, and relationships increasingly matter more than credentials, resumes, or linear career paths. Greg shares firsthand examples from the trades, where long-standing business models are quietly breaking, and the ability to pivot has become essential.<br /><br />Matt and Greg also examine the tension between specialists and generalists, the evolving role of education, and why lifelong learning now takes many forms beyond traditional college. The episode closes with a clear reminder: you do not quit your job or life to play the New Game. You reorient, build real skills, and stop outsourcing your identity to institutions or titles.<br /><br />This episode is for anyone who senses the old advice is no longer working and wants to understand what actually does.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:32:3913Episode 3: Defining the New Gamefull<![CDATA[Episode 2, Part II: Old Game vs. New Game at Work - Linear Careers, Authentic Culture, and AI]]>Work is changing fast, and the “Old Game” rules aren’t holding.

In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast (powered by No Alumni), Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder go deeper on what Old Game thinking looks like in real life, and why it’s quietly creating stuck careers, struggling teams, and businesses that can’t hire, keep, or develop great people.

They unpack how the old script shaped many of us: linear careers, “put your head down, wait your turn,” credentials-first thinking, hustle culture, and the idea that loyalty automatically equals opportunity. Then they contrast that with what’s emerging now: a stronger demand for authentic leadership, human-centered culture, meaningful work, and a workforce that values time and real purpose - not performative perks.

They also connect this shift to the reality we can’t ignore: AI is here. If “Old Game” is burying your head in the sand and hoping the world stops changing, “New Game” is learning how to adapt, while rehumanizing work in an era where so much feels automated and artificial.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Why linear careers are breaking down - and what replaces them
  • Specialists vs. generalists (and why generalists are often elite problem-solvers)
  • The danger of fake “New Game” culture that’s really Old Game under the hood
  • Why purpose and meaning matter (even in “ordinary” jobs)
  • How AI increases the premium on human experience, service, and connection
  • A simple reflection to help you identify what actually shaped your best work experiences

    If you're a business owner, leader, or employee trying to navigate the next era of work, this episode will help you name what's outdated and start thinking clearly about what comes next.

    Follow, subscribe, like, and share with a friend, and in the next episode, Matt and Greg shift fully into the New Game—and what it takes to win there.

    🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>7ac3af91-96ce-4e06-9502-d8aa1edc0319Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:34:59 GMT<p>Work is changing fast, and the “Old Game” rules aren’t holding.<br /><br />In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast (powered by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noalumni.com/" target="_blank">No Alumni</a>), Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder go deeper on what <i>Old Game</i> thinking looks like in real life, and why it’s quietly creating stuck careers, struggling teams, and businesses that can’t hire, keep, or develop great people.<br /><br />They unpack how the old script shaped many of us: linear careers, “put your head down, wait your turn,” credentials-first thinking, hustle culture, and the idea that loyalty automatically equals opportunity. Then they contrast that with what’s emerging now: a stronger demand for authentic leadership, human-centered culture, meaningful work, and a workforce that values time and real purpose - not performative perks.<br /><br />They also connect this shift to the reality we can’t ignore: AI is here. If “Old Game” is burying your head in the sand and hoping the world stops changing, “New Game” is learning how to adapt, while <i>rehumanizing work</i> in an era where so much feels automated and artificial.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll hear about:<br /></p><ul><li>Why linear careers are breaking down - and what replaces them</li><li>Specialists vs. generalists (and why generalists are often elite problem-solvers)</li><li>The danger of fake “New Game” culture that’s really Old Game under the hood</li><li>Why purpose and meaning matter (even in “ordinary” jobs)</li><li>How AI increases the premium on human experience, service, and connection</li><li>A simple reflection to help you identify what <i>actually</i> shaped your best work experiences<br /><br />If you're a business owner, leader, or employee trying to navigate the next era of work, this episode will help you name what's outdated and start thinking clearly about what comes next.<br /><br />Follow, subscribe, like, and share with a friend, and in the next episode, Matt and Greg shift fully into the <i>New Game</i>—and what it takes to win there.<p></p><p>🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p></li></ul>no00:21:4612Episode 2, Part II: Old Game vs. New Game at Work - Linear Careers, Authentic Culture, and AIfull<![CDATA[Trailer: New Game Old Game Podcast]]>If you’ve felt that the old rules of work, careers, and success no longer add up, this podcast is for you - real conversations about why the old game is breaking and what the new game actually demands. Welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni.

]]>381dda9a-3aa9-4226-a2b0-3752b56b634bFri, 26 Dec 2025 02:35:52 GMT<p>If you’ve felt that the old rules of work, careers, and success no longer add up, this podcast is for you - real conversations about why the old game is breaking and what the new game actually demands. Welcome to the New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.noalumni.com/" target="_blank">No Alumni</a>.</p>no00:01:031Trailer: New Game Old Game Podcasttrailer<![CDATA[Episode 2, Part I: What We Mean by “New Game Old Game" and Why Work Feels Broken]]>Why does work feel harder than it should - even when you’re doing everything “right”?

In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder unpack what we actually mean by Old Game vs. New Game thinking in today’s world of work.

Drawing from real experience in the trades, corporate environments, and leadership, they explore why so many people feel stuck — and why many businesses struggle to hire, retain, and develop talent.

This is not an attack on tradition, hard work, college, or credentials. It’s an honest conversation about what used to work, why it’s breaking down, and how outdated assumptions around hierarchy, hustle culture, and credentials-first thinking are quietly holding people and organizations back.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What the “Old Game” of work really looks like - and why it’s failing
  • Why feeling stuck is often a systems problem, not a personal one
  • The limits of hierarchy, hustle culture, and resume-only hiring
  • Why credentials still matter, but can’t be the whole story
  • How time, fulfillment, and real capability are reshaping the workforce
  • What a healthier, more human New Game of work begins to require


If you’re a business owner, leader, trades professional, or someone questioning your career path, this episode will help you name what feels off — and point toward a better way forward.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>8f30d0d8-5106-422d-8d0e-7b19004b8026Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Why does work feel harder than it should - even when you’re doing everything “right”?<br /><br />In this episode of the New Game Old Game Podcast, Matt LaFleur and Greg Snyder unpack what we actually mean by <i>Old Game</i> vs. <i>New Game</i> thinking in today’s world of work.<br /><br />Drawing from real experience in the trades, corporate environments, and leadership, they explore why so many people feel stuck — and why many businesses struggle to hire, retain, and develop talent.<br /><br />This is not an attack on tradition, hard work, college, or credentials. It’s an honest conversation about what <i>used to work</i>, why it’s breaking down, and how outdated assumptions around hierarchy, hustle culture, and credentials-first thinking are quietly holding people and organizations back.<br /><br />In this episode, we cover:<br /></p><ul><li>What the “Old Game” of work really looks like - and why it’s failing</li><li>Why feeling stuck is often a systems problem, not a personal one</li><li>The limits of hierarchy, hustle culture, and resume-only hiring</li><li>Why credentials still matter, but can’t be the whole story</li><li>How time, fulfillment, and real capability are reshaping the workforce</li><li>What a healthier, more human <i>New Game</i> of work begins to require</li></ul><p><br />If you’re a business owner, leader, trades professional, or someone questioning your career path, this episode will help you name what feels off — and point toward a better way forward.<br /><br />🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:26:3412Episode 2, Part I: What We Mean by “New Game Old Game" and Why Work Feels Brokenfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 (Pilot): The New Game Old Game Podcast]]>Something about work feels off - and most people can sense it. Companies can’t hire. People feel stuck. The old advice isn’t working anymore.

In this pilot episode of New Game Old Game, hosts Matt and Greg introduce the core question behind the podcast: Are we still playing the Old Game of work in a New Game world.

This episode sets the tone for the series: an open, honest conversation about work, skills, vocation, college, trades, entrepreneurship, and what meaningful careers actually look like today. Matt and Greg share why this podcast exists, what New Game Old Game means, and what listeners can expect moving forward.

This is not an anti-college podcast. It’s not a hustle-guru show. And it’s not about one “right” path. It’s about dignity in work, valuing real skills, questioning outdated assumptions, and exploring better ways forward - for individuals, families, and organizations.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the system, or you’re trying to build something better within it, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at www.newgameoldgame.com.

]]>2b8d22c9-5caf-4c91-b73b-44a1b871e6c7Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:16:38 GMT<p>Something about work feels off - and most people can sense it. Companies can’t hire. People feel stuck. The old advice isn’t working anymore.<br /><br />In this pilot episode of New Game Old Game, hosts Matt and Greg introduce the core question behind the podcast: Are we still playing the Old Game of work in a New Game world.<br /><br />This episode sets the tone for the series: an open, honest conversation about work, skills, vocation, college, trades, entrepreneurship, and what meaningful careers actually look like today. Matt and Greg share why this podcast exists, what New Game Old Game means, and what listeners can expect moving forward.<br /><br />This is not an anti-college podcast. It’s not a hustle-guru show. And it’s not about one “right” path. It’s about dignity in work, valuing real skills, questioning outdated assumptions, and exploring better ways forward - for individuals, families, and organizations.<br /><br />If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the system, or you’re trying to build something better within it, this conversation is for you.<br /><br />🎙️ The New Game Old Game Podcast, powered by No Alumni, is a podcast about work, skills, leadership, and building careers that actually work in a rapidly changing economy. Learn more at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.newgameoldgame.com" target="_blank">www.newgameoldgame.com</a>.</p>no00:23:1211Episode 1 (Pilot): The New Game Old Game Podcastfull