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#173 -End of Summer Recap, Camera Flashes, and Fall Preview 📸☀️🍂
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- Built Not Born
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- Aug 30, 2025
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- 392
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End of Summer Recap, Camera Flashes, and Fall Preview - Episode 173 📸☀️🍂 Episode Description 📖 Built Not Born host Joe Ciccarone takes a break from guest interviews to share an end-of-summer reflection and preview the exciting lineup of guests coming in the fall season. Joe opens up about the "best of times and worst of times" summer, sharing the loss of his father Fran and celebrating sending his second son off to college. This episode offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast's growth and Joe's personal journey, while building anticipation for upcoming conversations with bestselling authors, Navy Top Gun instructors, Apple executives, and championship coaches. Episode Highlights: Personal reflections on family loss and growth Preview of upcoming bestselling author guests Behind-the-scenes podcast insights Call to action for subscriber growth Introduction to the Built Not Born Blog newsletter Host Personal Update 👨👨👦 The Worst of Times Loss of Father: Joe's father Fran Ciccarone passed away July 3rd after battling cancer Funeral Impact: 200 people attended the funeral luncheon for the 82-year-old - remarkable turnout that spoke to his father's character Family Process: July spent handling funeral arrangements, viewings, and reconnecting with family Eulogy Available: Joe recorded a special eulogy episode available on Spotify The Best of Times College Send-off: Dropped second son off at college in upstate New York Family Milestone: Now has two sons in college (senior and freshman) and one middle schooler at home Positive Outlook: Both college sons are "in great spots" and expected to thrive Upcoming Fall Season Guest Preview 🎙️ Recently Released: Jon Gordon - Episode 172 18-time bestselling author Discussed "The…