The Curious Jones Podcast

Ep. 24: Randy Stout, PhD. - Conversations with a Neuroscientist

Randy Stout, PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and Director of the NYITCOM Center for Biomedical Innovation. Randy spends the majority of his time on neuroscience research in the laboratory that he runs and also helps teach the NYITCOM medical students neuroanatomy and neurobiology.

 

He is the younger brother to former guest, Warren Stout, and likewise wrestled from 5yrs old through college. He is a Blue belt in jiu jitsu taught by Sean Williams and also spent time as an amateur boxer in his youth. 

 

We spoke about brain function, supplementation, sleep, head trauma and even touched on the possibility of simulation theory and his thoughts around the topic. z

 

**These conversations are solely those of Randy Stout and do not reflect the thoughts or ideas of NYITCOM or that of any other previous guest. 

 

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Ep. 23: Zack Moore - Trigger Warning

Warning! This episode is not for those who are easily triggered by openly discussing complex social issues and the current political climate. All others, enjoy the conversation!

 

Zack Moore is an Author, NFL Agent and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt in Austin, TX under Curtis Hembroff, Gabe Tuttle & Kyle Boehm. He is a free thinker who explores Eddie Bravo's "look into it" mentality and who had his first publishing deal canceled after a Twitter exchange with NFL media members after pointing out some of the negative aspects tied to the Colin Kaepernick and other social justice movements across the world. He is also the first guest with multiple appearances on the podcast!

 

We got heavily into the upcoming election, the recent (1st) Presidential debate between President Trump and Joe Biden, as well as some conversation around cancel culture, religion and the how we start to come together in the face of all the social chaos. 

 

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Ep. 22: Christopher Brookins - Crytocurrency & Muay Thai

Christopher Brookins is the Founder of Valiendero Digital Assets, a data-driven crypto hedge fund, and Editor of The Weekly Jab Newsletter. He received his graduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business where he concentrated in analytics. He has authored numerous articles and long-form research reports for leading blockchain media outlets like Forbes, CoinDesk, and Brave New Coin, which have been distributed globally. In addition to his career in finance & technology, he is also a top level Muay Thai coach & instructor at Stout Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. 

 

This episode is a great place for anyone that is interested in learning more about crypto currency, what it is and how to leverage digital assets in a changing global economy. 

 

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Ep. 21: Tim Kennedy - Unapologetically American

Tim Kennedy is a Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper, and former top 5 UFC Middleweight fighter. He was the co-star of "Hunting Hitler" on the History Channel, and more recently stared in the Discovery Channel's "Hard to Kill". He is founder and CEO of Sheepdog response, a tactical and survival training company specializing in situational awareness and training to handle some of the worst situations you could find yourself in. 

He has lived a life of incredible experiences and is absolutley and unapologetically American. I am sure you are going to enjoy this episode! 

 

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Ep.20: Blue & Joe Grande from Cannabis Talk 101 - Agree To Disagree

Blue & Joe Grande are co-hosts of Cannabis Talk 101 which is now a podcast on iHeart Radio, streaming in 86 countries and counting. 

In this episode we talk about their recent transition to the Podcast world FM radio and then things took a turn into politics.This episode shows the importance of open dialog around ideas and topics that might sometimes be hard to have. This is a fun one you aren't going to want to miss!

 

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Ep. 19: Justin Willoughby - How He Took One Step To Loose 600lbs

This episode features guest Justin Willoughby, who shares one of the most incredible stories of perseverance & self improvement that you will ever hear. After being taken to a hospital at 16, he was weighed in at 799lbs with many not giving him much hope for improvement. 

It was here he began a 16 year journey to transform his life & to now help others with their own personal struggles with food & weight. His story is one that all should hear & his message is inspiring no matter what your challenges. 

To follow & support Justin & all he is doing at www.justinwilloughby.com as well as social media facebook.com/justinwilloughby & @instawithjustin

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Ep. 18: Joe Bryant - Founder & Head Roaster at Aktion

Joe Bryant is the founder and head roaster at Aktion, a specialty coffee & natural performance supplement company based in Austin, TX. A former Onnit executive who took his 5 plus years of experience in the supplement world and infused it into his newfound love of coffee to create Aktion!

We discussed his original journey to the highlands of Guatemala to source a very special coffee bean, the details around creating a small batch, craft roasted product which he still does daily at the roasting facility north of Austin and even a friendly challenge he put out to anyone who drinks coffee from our competitors brands... you are going to want to check this one out!

 

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Ep. 17: Lauren Sears - 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt & Former Triathlete

Lauren Sears is a 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Purple Belt out of Austin, TX competing on September 11th at the Submissions on the Shore event in Spring City, CA. A former triathlete and martial artist, she found a passion for Jiu Jitsu after an injury sidelined her from running and the rest is history. 

In addition to her upcoming match, we talked about triathlons and the mindset to accomplish hard to achieve goals and even touched on her desire to venture into Ultra- Marathon running later in her life journey.

I had a great time talking with her and I think you will appreciate the conversation as well!

 

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Ep. 16: Michael Bryant - Cryptocurrency, E-Commerce & Living Your Best Life

Michael Bryant is an entrepreneur specialized in e-commerce who has scaled his current CBD brand through affiliate marketing programs to create a multi-million dollar revenue stream while working from home. He also trades in digital cryptocurrency and is a big advocate of BTC. We discuss his ups and downs in business, some Bitcoin conversation and how to optimize your ability to earn revenue on your own. Great listen if you are interested in starting your own direct to consumer or e-commerce business, or have ever considered trading in cryptocurrency. 

 

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Ep.15: Warren Stout - A Jiu Jitsu Traveler Kind of Life

Warren Stout is the founder and head instructor at Stout Training of Pittsburgh, one of the areas top Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai academies in the area. He is a Gracie Jiu Jitsu black belt and former division 1 college wrestler who has dedicated his adult life to teaching others the art of BJJ and traveling the world looking for interesting experiences and stories. This podcast encompasses all of that and more, and was a conversation I can't wait to have with him again. 

Check out Warren and the Stout PGH academy!

www.stouttrainpitt.com

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