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May 13, 2026

Ep. 145 – Skip’s Quips: Who Do We Stop For?

There’s a strange thing that happens to us when we drive.

Over time, certain people begin to fade into the scenery—not because we are cruel, but because the human brain is constantly filtering what deserves our attention and what can safely blur into the background.

In...


Apr 24, 2026

My Wisdom Conversation with Marcus Daly

What does a casket maker know about life? More than you might expect.

In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Marcus Daly shares how a life spent building caskets has shaped the way he thinks about living, loving, and what ultimately matters.

What begins as a conversation about...


Mar 27, 2026

What happens when the thing you built gets taken away?

Jodi Scott founded Green Goo with a simple mission: create clean, all-natural first aid products that actually work. What started in her kitchen grew into a nationally recognized brand.

And then—just like that—it was gone.

A financing deal fell apart. Ownership...


Mar 5, 2026

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast — your wisdom podcast where we explore insights, stories, and ideas that help us get a little bit better at life. 

In this episode, host Skip Lineberg sits down with optometrist, author, and community leader Dr. Brad Lane for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, perception,...


Feb 19, 2026

When the Mic Turns Around

What happens when interviewer becomes interviewee?

 

In this special role-reversal episode of The Main Thing, longtime friend Chip VanAlsburg steps in as host to turn the microphone on Skip Lineberg. Together, they explore the origin story behind the podcast, the deeper spiritual motivation...