The Spark That Started It All

🔥 ABOUT THE HOT TAKES WITH THE MURPHMAN

Welcome to Hot Takes With The Murphman —where real-world experience meets unfiltered conversation, with a side of humor and a whole lot of heart.

Hosted by a seasoned counselor, educator, college psych professor, and most importantly, a parent (who’s also dabbled in stand-up).  This podcast dives into parenting, college life, and current events with honesty, insight, and the occasional rant—always backed by data when it counts.

I’m not claiming to be an expert. I’m just a guy who’s been in the trenches—helping students, raising a kid, navigating the college admissions maze, and calling out the nonsense when I see it. (My son? Recruited as a junior, now studying Computer Science with a Cybersecurity focus. So yeah, I’ve got thoughts.)

If you’re looking for meaningful conversations that challenge conventional wisdom—or just need a laugh while sorting through life’s chaos—you’re in the right place.

This site is your companion to the podcast:

• 🔗 Explore deeper dives into topics we cover

• 🎓 Access trusted sources, tools, and databases

• 🎙️ Revisit episodes, read blogs, and discover more

Hot takes. Real talk. No fluff.
“Where hot takes spark real conversations—see you next time!”