Podcast
(RANT) Now that COVID is done // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Now that COVID is unofficially done -- at least until it's needed again for a crisis -- people are beginning to celebrate the victory of making it through the last 2 years. But this has been a telling time for all of us. We've been tested and some of us have fought or stood our ground while others allowed themselves to be led by the nose. Which camp are you in?
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Mar 14, 2022
Christian Watson (1924us) // Living a Dream & Sharing Your Values
Christian Watson is living his dream and sharing his values through the work he does. He and his wife Elle own 1924us, a branding business that has a very nostalgic feel. In this episode, Christian and I talk about how 1924 got started, his venturing life, fatherhood, and the future of social media.
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Our Land of Rustics // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
What does it mean to be an American? It's not a concept that we've really defined, but we have a history that helps us begin to piece together the roots of Americanism. In this episode I talk about our rustic heritage, using a cool story from history, and how US made brands like Origin USA are helping restore the American story of industry and creative independence.
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Chris Romrell // Chris Pratt's Stunt Double
I think every guy is fascinated by the life of a stuntman. We love to see the behind-the-scenes of movies and watch as these guys get blown up, beat up, bounced around...and then get up and do it again.
Chris Romrell had his heart set on being a stuntman from an early age and he took action to ensure that happened. Now, as Chris Pratt's trusted stunt double, he's living out his calling and enjoying the heck out of life!
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Podcasting These Days // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Now that I'm interviewing folks again, I've noticed some changes in the world of podcasting. Things aren't as straightforward as they used to be. Here's a bit of what goes on behind the scenes to make a podcast really stand out these days.
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Feb 28, 2022
Mike Glover // Entrepreneurship & Survival Preparedness
Every man knows in his gut that he needs to be more prepared for surviving -- and thriving -- in a world turned upside down. Whether it is a car accident or a societal collapse, we must be ready. My guest today, Mike Glover, is an expert in this area and shares his insights on both preparedness and what it's like to start a business that focuses on survival.
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God's Intimacy with Us // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
When I really think about it, I'm amazed at how intimate God is with us, his creation. Even from the very beginning, he is uniquely close to us and involved with us. I believe this says something about Him and also about the closeness we are intended for.
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Vic Verdier // Staying Fit at Fifty
My guest today, Vic Verdier, is proof that age is just a number and that most men can experience their prime well into their 50s and 60s. In this episode we talk about what it takes to keep your body and testosterone operating at a high level as you age.
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Why Habits are Hard // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Here we are, mid-February, and most guys have already fallen off the wagon. Those new year goals are being left behind in favor of what we are used to and life is about to look like a repeat of previous years.But it doesn't have to be this way. In this episode I talk about how our brains work and why forming new habits, better habits, is so difficult.
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FF09. My Thoughts on TikTok // FOUNDRY FRIDAY
I tried it. Hated it. But there's more to TikTok than it simply not being a good fit for me. Here are some thoughts on what it's doing to us and why I believe it's wrong for the future of human social interactions.
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Our Quiet Desperation // TRUCK TALK THURSDAY
Henry David Thoreau famously wrote, "The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to their grave with the song still in them." In this episode, I talk about what this means and focus on the "quiet desperation" part of this.
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Feb 1, 2022
Matt Beaudreau // Making Entrepreneurship the New Education Model
At this point, every parent worth their salt ought to know that our public education model is not working. Not only are our kids not learning the valuable lessons needed to make them the healthy and high-functioning adults of their generation, they are being indoctrinated with the principles that will ultimately lead many of them to a life that's destructive. My guest today, Matt Beaudreau, is championing a different solution for our youth and it centers around entrepreneurship.
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