Second Shot With Heath Oakes

It's a great big family reunion for the 100th episode of Second Shot! Chad Prather and his wife Jade sit down to talk about some modern day police work. Cracking down on crime takes creativity sometimes, but the REAL creativity comes in making folks turn themselves in. And what happens when the city just won't let you build the garage of your dreams? You flip them the biggest bird you can imagine. From all of us here at Second Shot, thank you for sticking with us for these 100 episodes. Let's make the next 100 even better!

It's a new year, and a new co-host on Second Shot! Along with all the changes, it's important to remember when to stick to your guns and stay the path. 2019 could mean all sorts of ups and downs, so do you have it in you to be consistent in the face of uncertainty? And do you have it in you to keep trying when others would have long given up? Getting a college degree is nice, but how about when you're already long retired? We're always here for you with another episode of Second Shot!

Sometimes things just get under your skin. Sometimes the littlest annoyances can eat away at you. And sometimes you have to close down a major roadway to do something about it. Are you sweating the small stuff to the detriment of others? Also, it's wonderful when you learn a lesson for free, but the ones that end up costing you can have a much bigger impact. One officer has a positive outlook on the nasty business of handing out speeding tickets. Slow down, and enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

There are going to be times when you find yourself digging in on a position. When is it time to double down and when is it time to walk away? Perhaps when you thinking about taxing text messages you've already gone too far. And if you do find yourself in a rut, some new blood might just be the thing to kickstart fresh thinking. Those new ideas could come from the least likely places. How about introducing one new fresh face to this episode of Second Shot?

It's easy to be complacent, especially when you've been doing the same thing for years and years. What does it take to find the passion again? Sometimes it means you've got to be kicked to the curb. What that happens, what are the things that are going to really help you through? And a request for shoes turns out to be a lesson in how to get what you want and how to respond to criticism. Sometimes all you have to do is just ask. Speaking of, won't you listen and share this new episode of Second Shot?

What does lucky mean to you? Perhaps finding more than $7 million in a storage unit? What might look like luck to some could actually just be the product of a lot of work and even more failure. Also, what's the price of a name? What assumptions do you make about something just because of the cost or the store from which it came? One retailer set out to prove that a bit of set dressing can generate a more than 3000% increase in sales price. Lucky for you, it's always free to check out this new episode of Second Shot!

1998 was just a decade ago, right? Wait...20 years??! It's easy to look at the world now and see all the things you have that you didn't in the late Nineties, but what's something you had back then that you've since lost? Surely there's still a Discman out there somewhere. Also, what's good about being good? Do you have it in you to do something truly extraordinary without anyone else knowing? And is there a silver lining to seeking recognition? Snuggle up with your Furby, search AOL keyword "best podcast," and check out this fancy new mp3 of Second Shot!

What does it take to be a leader? We'll find out this week as Heath takes some time off from the hosting chair and Jenny tags in as head coach. Speaking of head coaches, one candidate would easily become the NFL coach with Top Secret clearance. And how much is it worth to your business to put employees over money? A shopping mall is walking back the recent trend of over-extending Black Friday and their workers. You should also take some time off, gather the family around, and listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

You know there's someone slacking off - maybe at home or at the office - but you just can't catch them. What do you do? Well, if you're one football coach, you send him home with a bunch of blank tapes and wait for the report back. It's not enough just to coast, even if you have all the talent in the world. And how many times have you heard the phrase "That's not my job." How many times have you thought it? An airplane passenger finds out when it comes to cleaning up a nasty mess, there's nothing you can depend on but yourself and a little gin. Take a plastic bag and grab a handful of this new episode of Second Shot!

Tuesday was this nation's chance to stand up and let their voices be heard, and no matter what side of politics you're on, it's important to do so. Not just in elections, but remember if you have something to say at home or in the workplace, speak up. And as important as speaking your mind, you should also stand by your word. What good are you if you change with the winds of popular opinion? Be sure to stand up and let everyone know to listen to this new episode of Second Shot!

This week on Second Shot, the midterm elections are just around the corner and polls have democrats and republicans all figured out. Maybe. Fact is, polls aren't always right- so why do folks seem to lean so hard on them? Also, the British Olympic Rowing Team couldn't win a race to save their lives, and one question in particular turned everything around to snag them the Gold. What kind of question could make a boat go faster? Stop wondering and start listening to this week's episode of Second Shot!

Celebrities are known to do things that are sometimes maybe a little outside of the cultural norm. But when a famous actress denies her child the wonderful world of Disney, is she just crazy, or is there a method to her madness? Also, a certain bookstore chain is trying out something new- selling books. Is there ever a good reason for the wheel maker to reinvent the wheel? Ditch that reading list and cozy up for this week's episode of Second Shot!

You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. In this case, gone was the internet, and we suddenly had to find ways to interact with each other again. Do you ever take a moment and force yourself out of habits that you've grown comfortable with? Also, what's the most important thing to keep you at a job? Money? Benefits? Coworkers? Most people said they'd give it all away if their boss was terrible. If you're in that situation, it may be worth evaluating if you're contributing to the problem. Be a part of the solution - listen and share this episode of Second Shot!

We all love a little shredded cheddar, but what if that cheddar was a pile of cash you were saving for season tickets? One couple learns that hard way that a two-year-old can definitely use a paper shredder. Also, do you suck up to your boss? That might work out in the short term, but your coworkers are watching and they have a long memory. Is the brown nose worth the scarlet letter in the office? Feel free to kiss up to us, leave a review, and enjoy the latest episode of Second Shot!

How far is too far when you're trying to go the extra mile? One homecoming queen hopeful found out there's no shortcut to smoking the competition, but she could have blazing success if someone could be blunt and weed out the negative habits. Also, in with a bang, out with a good cry. What do you do when the best thing going in your life gets up and goes away? Do you "walller" in misery, or relish in the chance for a new challenge? It's a new episode of Second Shot - put that in your pipe and smoke it.

True leadership is hard to come by, and the sad fact is that bad leaders can often get results. So what would force a company's hand to discipline a jerk of a boss? Perhaps when their hateful email goes viral on the internet. Also going viral, a shameful display of ignorance and apathy on a New Jersey train. Has the modern world made us less willing to get the full picture? Don't be a jerk - enjoy this new episode of Second Shot!

We've all read a passive-aggressive email before. "Not sure if you saw my last email" or "per our conversation" or "please advise." This week on Second Shot, we've got a list of the top 10 most annoying email phrases, and the reason some folks are using them may surprise you. Also, (former) Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis retires from the NFL halfway through a game with hardly an explanation and Heath's got hot sports opinions about it! Throw up your hands, cut out early, and tune in to a new episode of Second Shot!

It's expected if you go to a wedding to bring a gift. But what about a cover charge? Do you think wedding guests should be expected to help foot the bill for the ceremony? One bride did, and let's just say things didn't go the way she dreamed. Also, how many of you were raised to say "sir" and "ma'am"? One boy learned the hard way that manners are not always appreciated. Be polite and check out this new episode of Second Shot!

What does it mean to take risks? Can you get anywhere in life by being comfortable? In light of the new Nike ad, the great Aaron Hendra joins us to talk about risk-taking and why it's important to have to struggle along the way. Many parents want to clear the field for their children, but would it be better to step back and let your son or daughter struggle and fail? You won't be sacrificing anything if you listen to this week's episode of Second Shot!

There are things that people do that just get under your skin. The little daily annoyances that add up to you despising that person. Have you ever stepped back and thought, "Does this really affect me?" You might find some of those "annoying" things are none of your business after all. And what would you do if your boss placed your entire future on the heath of a plant? Would you work tirelessly to care for it? Would you find shortcuts? Would you be honest if it turns out you just don't have a green thumb? We promise not to irritate you in this latest episode of Second Shot!