The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

John Mesko

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Episodes 21

Avg. Duration 30m

Activity Sporadic

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (5)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

50%

Hosting

rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

A podcast for thinkers, quiet leaders, and those who want to be deliberate in life. Hosted by John Mesko—a man of diverse experiences and talents, father, spouse, CEO, unapologetic INTJ, and a man always chasing the perfect pairing—of flavor, place, and meaning. The Final Third isn’t about self-help or trending topics—it’s about legacy, lessons, and living deliberately.

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Recent Episodes

S1E21 Dealing with Difficult People: Manipulators

Nov 11, 2025 47m

Text me and let me know what you think!🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary)In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain…

Dealing with Narcissists

Oct 28, 2025 49m

Text me and let me know what you think!🧭 EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode continues The Final Third’s “Difficult People” series with a deep, structured exploration of narcissistic behavior. John draws…

S1E19 Dealing with Selfish People

Oct 21, 2025 22m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode 19: Dealing with Selfish PeopleStaying generous without getting used. Selfishness is not just rude—it’s inefficient. The challenge is not to harden…

S1E18 Difficult People - Dealing with Bullies

Oct 14, 2025 29m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode 18 — Dealing with BulliesSeries: Dealing with Difficult People Host: John Mesko Length: ~15–18 minutes Tone: Calm, assertive, reflective,…

S1E17 Travel Hacks, Habits, and Lessons Learned

Oct 07, 2025 38m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎧 Episode SummaryIn this final travel episode, John Mesko shares decades of lessons learned from traveling for work and pleasure—covering everything from…

S1E16 Travel and It's Impacts

Sep 23, 2025 22m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third – Episode 16Title: Travel and Its Impacts Theme: How travel shapes perspective, reveals biases, and teaches us about ourselves in the final…

S1E15 How do you show up to the world?

Sep 16, 2025 23m

Text me and let me know what you think!Title: How Do You Show Up? Podcast: The Final Third Host: John Mesko Episode Number: 151. Episode SummaryThis impromptu episode reflects on recent tragic events…

S1E14 Miles, Points, and Perks: The Top 7 Lessons I’ve Learned About Frequent Flyer Programs

Sep 09, 2025 34m

Text me and let me know what you think! The Final Third – Episode 14Title: “Miles, Points, and Perks: The Top 7 Lessons I’ve Learned About Frequent Flyer Programs”Episode Description: From midnight…

S1E13 Reflections from My Youngest's Wedding

Sep 02, 2025 28m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third — Episode 13Title: Reflections from My Youngest Child’s WeddingEpisode OverviewIn this deeply personal episode, John shares reflections on…

S1E12 My Top Ten Travel Annoyances

Jul 29, 2025 36m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode Title:My Top Ten Travel Annoyances🧭 Episode Summary:In Episode 12 of The Final Third, John Mesko counts down his top 10 travel annoyances — those…

Bonus - Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation

Jul 22, 2025 33m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third – Episode 11 Bonus ContentTitle: Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation Length: Approx. 45–50 minutes Type:…

S1E10 Finishing Well — Legacy, Old Age, and Becoming an Elder

Jul 15, 2025 32m

Text me and let me know what you think!Title: Finishing Well — Legacy, Old Age, and Becoming an Elder Length: Approx. 29 minutes Theme: This final episode in the Essentials Series reflects on the…

S1E9 Sports, Heroes, and Lessons Learned

Jul 08, 2025 34m

Text me and let me know what you think!📘 EPISODE 9: Sports, Heroes, and Lessons Learned🎧 Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt and nostalgic episode, John reflects on how sports have shaped his life—from…

S1E8 Food, Wine, and the Joy of the Table

Jul 01, 2025 28m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode OverviewTitle: Food, Wine, and the Joy of the Table Series: Essentials Episode #: 8 Theme: Our relationship to food goes far beyond sustenance. This…

S1E7 Body and Brain - Health, Fitness, and Aging

Jun 24, 2025 28m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode Title: Body and Brain – Health, Fitness, and Aging📌 Episode Number: Episode #7🧭 Summary:In this episode, John explores the intersection of physical…

S1E6 Dealing with Difficult People, especially Passive Aggressive People

Jun 17, 2025 33m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Podcast Title: Dealing with Difficult People📄 Episode Number: Episode 6 of The Essentials Series🧭 Episode Summary:In this episode, John Mesko dives into a…

S1E5 Family, Divorce, and Starting over after 50

Jun 08, 2025 31m

Text me and let me know what you think!What happens when you wake up one day and realize a 26-year marriage has reached its breaking point? This raw, reflective episode explores the challenging…

S1E4 Agriculture, Farming and the Business of Food

Jun 03, 2025 31m

Text me and let me know what you think!📄 Episode Summary:In Episode #4 of The Final Third, host John Mesko explores the complex and essential topic of agriculture and food. Drawing from his lifelong…

S1E3 Myers Briggs and the Art of Self Reflection

May 27, 2025 33m

Text me and let me know what you think!Theme:Understanding yourself through self-reflection and personality frameworks, with a deep dive into the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Episode Summary:In…

S1E2 Cigars, Bourbon, and the Deliberate Life

May 20, 2025 31m

Text me and let me know what you think!🎧 Episode Summary:In this reflective and personal episode, John records from his backyard lanai in Central Florida, exploring the themes of cigars, bourbon, and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing have?

The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing has published 21 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Hobbies.

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The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.

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