Every week I have some version of the same conversation. With a client, with a friend, with myself. Someone stuck on a problem that feels bigger than it is. The gear they haven't bought. The spreadsheet that's "fine." The thing they can't start.
Pursuit of Utility is a show about that gap. The one between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
I'm Nate Valentin. Husband. Dad of three. Technologist by trade, creator by compulsion. Jack of all trades, master of none, on purpose.
You want to start a podcast.
You've been thinking about it for two years. You've done the research. You're somewhere between the SM7B and whatever Andrew Huberman is running in his sound-treated studio in California.
You have recorded zero episodes.
The thing standing between you and starting isn't the mic. It isn't the format, the guests, the name, or whether to set up a Patreon before or after launch.
It's that you're building a perfect version in your head so you don't have to risk making a real, imperfect one.
This conversation is for you.
22 Jun 2026
Father's Day Check-In | Chasing Dreams and the 50/50 Rule
In this special Father's Day episode of Pursuit of Utility, I dive deep into what it means to truly show up for the people you care about. From fixing brake lights to navigating the complex balance of supporting and pushing your kids, this episode is a candid reflection on the realities of fatherhood.
I discuss the importance of not "hedging" on your dreams, why you shouldn't hide your talents from the world, and how the 50/50 rule can help kids explore their passions.
Whether you are a parent trying to figure it all out or someone chasing a big goal, this episode offers practical advice on shifting from outcome-based expectations to focusing on what you can control: attitude and effort.
Tune in for an honest conversation about the pursuit of being useful to those you love.
4 Jul 2025
32. Built to Endure: Importance of Men's Health, Jeeps, and Independence
NATE from Pursuit of Utility discusses men's mental health, comparing the mind to a Jeep to illustrate resilience and the importance of independence.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
6,603
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
16
Social presence
0
YouTube
68
Engagement
32
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