After thousands of minutes of episodes, the boys make their final episode. Nino & Tony discuss why the episodes were less frequent and ultimately why they believe it ended. Additionally, they dive into what they got from the experience and how you the supporters played a part.
Jan 10, 2023•18 min
Every year the list of items Trick or Treaters receive grows longer and longer. Nino & Tony break down the Top 10 items that Nino has received throughout the years and what makes them the best. Some of the items on the list are quite surprising!
Nov 03, 2022•29 min
Friends come about in so many ways - school, sports, work, and proximity. In this episode, Nino & Tony discuss different types of friends and what qualities are important to be a good friend. They also discuss when friends are needed the most and why it's good to have friends that you trust.
Oct 18, 2022•30 min
It's hard to know the right time to speak up with your friends, a teacher, sports coach, or a family member. In this episode, Nino & Tony talk through some instances where you MUST speak up versus when you might want to remain quiet and wait your turn. The boys provide some helpful tips and general guidelines on when/how to speak up. In the final segments, Nino & Tony also discuss some gray areas that may be more complicated when deciding to talk or not.
Oct 04, 2022•36 min
The world is a busy place and people have more things to do than ever in history. Nino & Tony dive into why we should take time out from our busy schedules to help people that are in need. The boys tackle all the benefits of helping other people and why should we invest our time to help.
Sep 28, 2022•30 min
Do you play sports? Are you doing everything you can to play the best you can? In the latest episode, Nino & Tony discuss the difference between committing to your sport and going through the motions. Nino dives into some qualities and behaviors that are necessary to reach your potential. Have some other ideas? Share them at Lessons From the Son on Instagram! Check us out at Lessonsfromtheson.com
Sep 07, 2022•30 min
When summer fun is ending and it's time to go back to school, some kids can really get bummed. Nino comes up with 10 ideas to help look on the bright side and think positive about going back to school instead of dreading it.
Aug 18, 2022•25 min
Whether you are an athlete, a musician or an entrepreneur, you going to want to set some goals. In this episode, Nino & Tony discuss different types of goals, how to set goals and why they are important.
Aug 09, 2022•27 min
Nino & Tony discuss the documentary about Derek Jeter called The Captain. They boys examine the show and discuss some of the traits, habits & surroundings that helped Derek Jeter become successful. They also dive into the Hall of Famer #2 handled adversity and success. These Mets fans also never miss a chance to remind the Yankees fans about their loss in the subway series and what lessons come from it.
Jul 28, 2022•31 min
You love your favorite sport. You want to get better at it and your competition is increasing, should you play this sport all year round? In this episode Nino and Tony discuss the pros and cons of specializing versus playing multiple sports. Nino jumps into some ideas that young athletes can try even if they only really love playing one sport. There are many different views on this topic. Give us your opinion on Insta@LessonsFromTheSon or directly on our website www.lessonsfromtheson.com.
Jul 21, 2022•30 min
We've got another archived episode for you this week! Nino & Tony talk about struggling, hitting slumps, and the mindset needed to get out of those slumps. They discuss tips, tricks, & techniques you can begin to use immediately in order to find the success you want.
Jul 12, 2022•20 min
In this archived episode, Nino & Tony sitdown and share the entrepreneurial story of Gary Vaynerchuck. They break down where a lot of his lessons in life as a kid came from, how he was able to grow his family's business, and now go on to build one of the biggest online brands out there. This refreshed, archived, episode is a must listen for any kids (and parents) with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Jul 05, 2022•33 min
Coach Jason Ferber returns for a Part-Two on the show this week. Coach Jason Ferber is a youth baseball coach from New York, currently based in California. His Instagram, @CoachFerber is one of the most followed (if not the most followed) baseball coaches on Instagram, currently sitting at over 154,000 followers.
Jun 28, 2022•33 min
Coach Jason Ferber is a youth baseball coach based in New York. His Instagram, @CoachFerber is one of the most followed (if not the most followed) baseball coaches on Instagram, currently sitting at over 154,000 followers. Since we had the pleasure to sit-down with him, we knew we had to ask him not only about his own life and how he got started. But, we picked his brain on special tips & tricks that you, our audience, can use in creating success on and off the diamond. This is a very exciti...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min
This week Nino & Tony discuss the idea of Walk-Up music in baseball. Is it a distraction? Is it a motivator? Some youth leagues don't allow it, should they? Why or why not? We'd also love to hear from you...what are your thoughts on this topic? Send us a message over on Instagram @LessonsFromTheSon
Jun 14, 2022•32 min
This week Nino & Pops sits down with 2 very special guests...the Perez Brothers! The Perez brothers are capitalizing on the come back of collecting baseball cards. So, in this episode we discuss what kind of cards you should be looking for, the uniqueness of some of them, along with a ton of other fun topics.
Jun 07, 2022•31 min
In this episode, Nino & Pops share ideas on how to improve your approach to daily activities and how to overcome those Monday Blues. Nino goes further to explain how to improve your attitude and mindset with each task and why it's important.
May 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 26
Every player deals with the end of the season in a different way. Nino & Tony discuss ways to view the season as a success even if your team doesn't win the championship. They also come with a bunch of ideas on how to take a break from the sport that they love.
May 17, 2022•20 min•Ep. 25
When we sit back and think about the role that mom's play in young athletes, bright students and just overall good people, it's really eye-opening. In this episode, Nino & Tony explore the role of many types of mothers: single moms, working mothers, & stay-at-home moms. Throughout the discussion it becomes apparent why we should find an opportunity to celebrate mother's in some way, every day.
May 10, 2022•28 min•Ep. 24
Training hard, practicing and preparing for your game is only part of the puzzle. Nino & Tony discuss the importance of having the right fuel before your competition. The boys discuss 10 healthy snacks that are recommended to keep athletes energized and full but not sluggish before their games.
May 03, 2022•34 min•Ep. 23
In our ultra competitive world, we often focus on goals of independent development. If you have a team-first mentality, does it mean you are soft or lack ambition? In our latest episode, Nino & Tony discuss the definition of being a good teammate, how it impacts your own goals and why it's important.
Apr 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 22
One of the topics we have been dealing with personally is Independence. In the latest episode, Nino & Tony explore what it is, why it's important and how to gain it. The guys address it within the context of school, sports and the parent/child relationship.
Apr 21, 2022•29 min•Ep. 21
When we set out to achieve a goal, we start with a plan. The two factors that determine if we meet that goal are structure and discipline. Nino & Tony dive into why those elements are important and how we can consistently move forward. Plus a little bit of Met talk.
Apr 12, 2022•28 min•Ep. 20
When we play a sport that we love but we're not getting the playing time on the field/court, it can be VERY frustrating . Nino & Tony suggest some tips that you can take to help regain command of the situation and can determine the next steps. The boys also suggest some important communication tips when working with your coach.
Apr 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 19
Injuries are a part of being a kid, even more so in sports. Nino & Tony tell the story of Nino's broken leg and how he got beyond the injury. They discuss mindset, work ethic & how to deal with your feelings around the injury.
Mar 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 18
Not only is Chris Gissell is a former professional baseball player and founder of Baseball Dudes but he's a Coach that cares about his players. In Part 2, Nino & Tony dive into what goes into coaching the Right Way and we discuss how to deal with different types of parents and kids. In this episode, Coach Chris has great advice for coaches, parents and players!
Mar 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 14
Chris Gissell is a former professional baseball player and coach, and now founder of Baseball Dudes who's mission is to guide and mentor players, their families, coaches and our followers to a successful life on & off the field. Develop confidence. Teach the game. Instill Character traits that help lead to success and help develop as many leaders as we can along the way. In this episode, Nino, Tony, and Chris breakdown: The evolution of youth baseball The business of saving arms and developi...
Mar 17, 2022•26 min
This episode is a continuation of the Top Ten Shows to Watch as Nino & Tony narrow it down to the Top 5. Some of the shows in the Top 5 are very unique choices and the reasons they made it to top status even more surprising.
Mar 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 13
This episode we get some insight into the top shows that are on YouTube and various streaming services. Nino & Tony dive into what makes each show worth watching and the feeling you can expect from watching.
Mar 03, 2022•27 min•Ep. 12
Everyone recommends balance but how do you actually achieve it? Nino & Tony talk about the different types of balance, why balance is important and how to find balance when you are a very busy person.
Feb 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 12