This month on The Fresh Pot Podcast, we’re turning curiosity all the way up. We’re joined by special guest Kevin Langdon, the creator of Ball2 — the world’s first AI-powered, sensor-packed smart ball you can literally code into any game you can imagine. Kevin breaks down everything from branding and product building to the incredible tech hidden inside the ball, sharing wins, roadblocks, and the wild journey of reinventing something as simple—and iconic—as the ball.

And yes… the team got to test Ball2 live on air. Spoiler: we were blown away.

You can purchase your own Ball2 here: https://shop.ball2.ai/

We also welcomed back Tinsel Time with Eloise, the magical holiday segment everyone’s been waiting for. Submit your child’s official Tinsel Report at tinseltimemagic.com, and while you’re there, check out Tim’s latest creations:
🎄 The 24 Days of JavaScript-mas advent calendar
⏳ Reflections Roast, a personal time capsule launching in January to help users pause, breathe, and move forward with intention. It takes less than five minutes and delivers a perfectly timed emotional moment right when you need it.

Grab a mug, settle in, and enjoy the ride.
We’ll see ya in 2026!

Pour yourself a cup and join the Fresh Pot crew (with special guests John Esenwein and Dave Tamkus) for a Thanksgiving-sized serving of conversation! 🥧

We’re dishing on everything from favorite holiday traditions and fixin’s to the digital side of business — what services matter most, when to delegate before burnout hits, and how to tell when your plate’s just too full. 🍽️

Then we dig into authenticity vs. AI, why human interaction still matters, and the hot topic everyone’s talking about — the Great AI Art Controversy. 🎨🤖

So grab your mug, loosen that belt, and settle in — it’s time for a hearty helping of laughs, insights, and fresh-brewed perspective on the Fresh Pot Podcast! ☕💬

Things got spooky in the studio this week as we brewed up a Halloween special with guest host John Esenwein! John joined us to share what it really takes to own your own business — and gave a sneak peek at what’s coming at the next Business, Bytes & Brews event on October 29th.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The Fresh Pot without some laughs — we swapped spooky season traditions, costume ideas, and favorite local haunts like Roushville in New Berlin and the Elysburg Haunted House. Plus, we tackled the great Halloween candy debate (spoiler: Norm has strong opinions). 🍬

We also chatted about the new Click or Treat game for businesses and entrepreneurs — play daily at clickortreat.boo to win prizes toward your business! 🎁

And don’t miss our talk about Reader Roast, where you can earn rewards just for reviewing books at your favorite local coffee shops and bookstores — sign up at readerroast.com. ☕📚

So grab your favorite fall drink, press play, and join us for a frightfully fun episode of The Fresh Pot Podcast!