In this special episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase imagines what a State of the Union address might sound like if delivered by a President with ADHD. Mixing comedy, satire, and genuine insight, he explores the challenges of living life at full speed, the importance of cognitive capacity, and why so many ADHDers feel like they're accelerating without brakes. From economic policy to squirrels and birds, no topic is safe as President Chase offers his unique perspective on the state of the ADHD nation.

(:34) Chase is going to do a State of the Union Message as a President with ADHD

(3:07) Where in your life are you accelerating without brakes?!

(3:26) Hear the “State of the Union” ;)

(5:20) What’s the real crisis in this nation?!

(5:39) Chase takes a time out from the speech to explain a few things

(6:20) How else should ADHDers look at things?

(6:56) What does modern politics reward that connects with ADHD?

(8:10) Now back to the speech…

(8:26) Inflation?

(9:24) How about foreign policy?

(10:15) What about squirrels and birds?

(10:34) How does an ADHD President run the economy?

(11:10) Chase gets serious about cognitive capacity

(13:01) Learn about his Cabinet or his prefrontal cortex

(14:56) Chase gets serious about ADHD

(15:16) The “President’s commitments

(15:39) What’s the “National Brake Instillation Program”?

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What would happen if people with ADHD were put in charge of building something as ambitious as the Golden Gate Bridge? Would it be chaos—or would it lead to innovations nobody saw coming?

In this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase takes a creative look at how ADHD minds approach big projects, planning, and problem-solving. Using one of the world's most iconic engineering achievements as an example, he explores the strengths, challenges, and unique perspectives that often come with ADHD. From childhood messages about productivity to the surprising role of creativity and adaptability, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what ADHD thinking can accomplish when it's understood and valued.

(:31) What would things be like if those with ADHD were responsible for it?! Something like building the Golden Gate Bridge?

(1:47) What was the ADHD brain told early in life?

(1:58) What does the ADHD planning phase/team look like? Learn about the Golden Gate Bridge’s invention of the safety net. Its purpose is not what you think!

(4:48) What are ADHD brains really good at?

(6:39) Who’s the real project manager?

(7:50) Does messy mean broken?

(8:20) Neurotypical thinking vs. ADHD thinking

(9:49) How does the ADHD brain fix a fence?!

(10:10) what do unfinished projects look like to Chase?

(11:54) What does Chase LOVE to do with projects and NOT love to do?

(12:52) What do unfinished projects REALLY mean?

(13:12) Reframing project execution

(14:00) Examples of extraordinarily successful people

(15:21) So, what’s the thing about the Golden Gate Bridge?

(15:49) Remember the triangle, Soloman, Marcus and Ziggy? How do they apply to the Golden Gate Bridge?

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The 2026 NBA Finals are underway, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs battling for basketball's biggest prize. But for Chase Squirrelson and guest Rod O'Steel, the Finals are just the beginning of the conversation.

In this episode of the Chase Squirrelson Podcast, Chase and Rod use the excitement surrounding the championship series as a springboard into a wide-ranging discussion about sports, strategy, ADHD, innovation, and some truly unconventional ideas. What if basketball wasn't round? What sport would be most challenging for someone with ADHD? Which rule changes could completely transform a game?

From the Knicks-Spurs Finals matchup to chess, football, roller-skating, and athlete dream lunches, this episode is packed with creative thinking, spirited debate, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or simply enjoy looking at familiar topics from a different angle, there's something here for everyone.

(:45) Meet Rod O’Steel…expert on all things

(1:50) Chase and Knicks talk about the NY Knocks being in the NBA Finals in 2026

(2:32) What’s the “secret weapon” that Chase heard? And what does Rod have to say about this?!

(5:45) What could the marketers do to change up how the basketball looks?

(7:05) What would happen if the basketball wasn’t round?

(7:55) What about an NBA logo redesign?

(8:40) What other marketing ideas do they have?

(9:05) What would be the hardest sport to play for someone with ADHD?

(10:40) How about play-by-play chess?!

(11:36) What about the dangers of chess?

(13:00) What occupations are tough if you’re ADHD distracted?

(14:42) What rule would they like to be changed in basketball? Chase and Rod have a bunch of ideas!

(21:12) What if basketball were in roller-skates?

(22:00) What athletes would Chase and Rod like to have lunch with?

(24:01) Who would Rod bring out in football in the clutch?

(26:00) What else are the fans missing out on in sports? Trash talking!!

(27:05) What’s Rod’s prediction for the winner on the 2026 playoffs? Who’s the “new sponsor” of this podcast?

(30:22) What are Rod’s parting words of wisdom? And superpower?!

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