Yes And Land

About Yes And Land

Join Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney with a passion for Disney, as he explores popular stories and the themes they reveal about leadership, resilience, relationships, and hard choices. Each episode connects familiar stories to real-life insight drawn from business, the legal world, and everyday life.

Publisher

Ride The Wave Media

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Dec 2025

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Wreck-It Ralph and Finding Your Third Place | Dan Langford

   What if you're being punished for your greatest strength? Wreck-It Ralph shows us a hero trapped by his programming, unable to express the kindness at his core. Dan Langford, senior software engineer and co-owner of Hearthside Games, has lived that exact tension, told repeatedly that the way he works doesn't fit the system, watching his own kids get the same message. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Identify Your Third Place, Find a space that isn't work or home where you can meet people, express yourself, and make genuine connections. Why it works: Ralph had to leave his game to discover who he really was. A third space gives you the same permission to be yourself outside the constraints of the roles you're expected to play. Play an Old Game and Walk Down Memory Lane, Dust off a classic game from your childhood, whether it's Monopoly, chess, or Stratego, and notice what it reminds you about yourself. Why it works: Nostalgia reconnects you to who you were before the systems told you who to be. Sometimes the games we loved reveal what we've lost along the way. Learn Something New by Asking the People Around You, Don't just pick a random new game or skill. Ask your friends, kids, or spouse what they enjoy and let them teach you. Why it works: Learning together builds connection and shows you how the people you care about think and play. It's less about the game and more about understanding each other. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Ralph's 30-year journey from accepting his programming to discovering he's kind at heart, not a bad guy Dan's childhood struggle with ADHD and narcolepsy, and how understanding his brain's wiring changed everything The moment Dan realized he was being "punished for helping people" at work, until he became a team lead and made helping his actual job Dan's daughters winning first place at a model train competition by building a Wreck-It Ralph–themed cake instead of a traditional mountain landscape How a game store became a "third place", where people know your name and you belong, just like the bar in Cheers The unexpected friendship that formed when a stranger overheard Dan talking about building a cats-and-dogs Magic deck and gave him most of his own collection James Clear's insight: "Environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behavior", and how changing your environment changes everything 👤 ABOUT DAN LANGFORD Dan Langford is a senior software engineer by day and co-owner of Hearthside Games by night. He grew up in Layton, Utah, with undiagnosed ADHD and narcolepsy, struggled through school despite being smart, and spent years in corporate environments being corrected for helping others instead of meeting deadlines. When he stepped into a leadership role, he finally built a system where his natural instinct to support people became his job description. Today, he and his business partner André run a game store focused on community over profit, creating a space where people feel they belong. Connect with Dan: 🌐 Hearthside Games 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Hunchback of Notre Dame and Autism Advocacy | Brett Nachman

   Yes And Land Show Notes What if the people you're afraid to let see the real you are exactly the ones who need to hear your story? The Hunchback of Notre Dame shows us Quasimodo locked away, convinced his difference is shameful, until he finds the courage to step into the world as himself. Brett Nachman, assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education and host of the long-running podcast Notably Disney, knows that journey intimately. His research focuses on creating spaces where marginalized voices, especially autistic students in higher education, can belong without pretending to be someone else. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Realize You Can Do More Than You Believe, Recognize that you have resources and support available to you, and actively seek them out when you need help. Why it works: Brett's entire journey from isolation to leadership came from understanding he wasn't alone; surrounding yourself with people who foster strength-building environments removes the false ceiling you've placed on yourself. View Every Day as a Learning Experience, When you say or do something that misses the mark, extend patience to yourself and others; use the moment to adjust and grow rather than shut down. Why it works: This mirrors Quasimodo's transformation, each interaction outside the bell tower taught him something new about the world and himself, and that same openness to learning is what builds psychological safety in any space you lead. Challenge Yourself to Think of What You Can Accomplish, Stop accepting the low expectations others have set for you; focus on leveraging your unique strengths while working through genuine challenges with support. Why it works: Brett spent years isolated because he believed the narrative that his autism made him fundamentally different in a limiting way; reframing difference as a distinct way of processing the world unlocks potential you didn't know existed. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How Brett's diagnosis with Asperger's at age eight became both a source of shame and, eventually, a foundation for his life's work in higher education and disability advocacy The power of Frollo as a character study in emotional manipulation and gaslighting, and how those dynamics show up in real relationships and institutions Why Esmeralda's compassion across different marginalized communities matters: she empathizes with Quasimodo's isolation even though their lived experiences are different The double empathy problem: the idea that autistic and non-autistic people both need to adapt and meet each other halfway, rather than one side bearing all the burden of change Brett's commencement speech at community college where he publicly disclosed his autism to a crowd of thousands, a defining moment that shifted how he showed up in the world How psychological safety in classrooms and workplaces requires leaders to share their own vulnerabilities, acknowledge what they don't know, and create space for people to ask for help without fear The difference between a medicalized view of disability (how do we fix this?) and a social justice model (how does society need to change to support different ways of being?) 👤 ABOUT BRETT McCLENDON Brett Nachmann is an assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, where he works with graduate students on issues facing higher education and supports faculty and administrators building more inclusive academic spaces. He is also the host of Notably Disney, a podcast exploring Disney music and literature that has been running for nearly eight years with over 150 episodes. As someone who is autistic and gay, Brett's research and teaching focus on creating belonging for ma...

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Robin Hood and Building Community | Andre Kradolfer

   What if building a thriving business means stepping out of your shell and into a community you didn't know you needed? Robin Hood answers that question through the eyes of an outlaw who discovers his true power comes not from acting alone, but from bringing people together. Andre Krodolfer, senior software architect and co-owner of Hearthside Games, learned that lesson the hard way, by moving between continents his entire childhood, finding constant belonging in Disney World, and eventually creating a third space where strangers become friends through the games they love. 🎯 3 Actionable Takeaways Get Curious Before You Get Convincing, Before pushing your views or ideas onto someone, ask genuine questions about why they believe what they believe or do what they do. Why it works: Understanding someone's perspective first creates the foundation for real connection and common ground, just like Robin Hood's willingness to see the humanity in everyone around him. Make It Human, Don't Categorize, Remember that whoever you're interacting with is just like you, a human being with their own story. Why it works: When you remove the categories and labels, you restore the humanity in the interaction, which is exactly what happens at Harside Games when competitors become friends through shared passion. Be Humorous and Lighten Up, In serious or tense situations, find ways to laugh and not take yourself too seriously. Why it works: Robin Hood and Little John face constant danger but find joy in the moment, which keeps them connected and resilient, the same levity that builds belonging in community spaces. 🔦 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Andre's journey moving between Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico City, Germany, Russia, and Arizona, and how Disney World became his constant anchor The moment Andre realized he was making friends outside of work for the first time in his adult life through Disney Lorcana Why Harside Games exists: not to maximize profit, but to create a third space where people can belong and play the games they love The magic girly night story, women who found a safe community at Harside Games to bedazzle their decks and play Magic together, something they couldn't do anywhere else How Robin Hood brings people together not through grand gestures, but through genuine care and willingness to put himself at risk for others Friar Tuck's quiet heroism: ringing the church bell to keep hope alive even when the pews are empty The connection between WALL-E's curiosity and Andre's philosophy of approaching the world and other people with genuine wonder 👤 ABOUT ANDRE KRODOLFER Andre Krodolfer is a senior software architect and co-owner of Harside Games, a community-focused game store in Utah. Born in Bolivia and raised across six countries on four continents, he brings a unique perspective on belonging and connection. With his business partner Dan Langford, Andre created Harside Games not as a retail operation, but as a third space where people can find community, make friends, and play the games they love together. 📺 ABOUT YES AND LAND Yes And Land explores the leadership lessons, relationship dynamics, and hard choices hidden in the stories we love. Hosted by Ryan Gregerson, a family law attorney at RCG Law Group, Disney enthusiast, and business coach for law firm owners at Altium Advisors, each episode connects familiar narratives to real-world wisdom you can actually use. New episodes every Thursday.

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