The Curious Jones Podcast

Ep. 110: Big Lonn - The People’s Stoner

Big Lonn is a professional security guard for multi platinum rapper and singer, Wiz Khalifa and a martial artist who practices jiu jitsu, muay thai and other mixed martial arts. He is the creator of High Rollerz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a purple belt under Warren Stout at Renzo Gracie of Pittsburgh (Stout Academy). In addition to High Rollerz, Lonnie is the co founder of Lonn Wicc, a natural, hemp wick product that is sold exclusively through the sponsor of this podcast, Lit Distribution. 

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Ep. 109: Zach Emigh - The Art of Jewelry

Zach Emigh is the cofounder and head Bench Jeweler at his family's jewelry store, Emigh Jewelry Company.  He specializes in custom jewelry and has found popularity making content that showcases the interesting pieces he create and repairs for his customer.

This episode is brought to you by Lit Distribution, the number one spot for custom Zippo lighters and accessories. If you are a brand that wants to put your logo and likeness on a classic piece of Americana, or you are someone who wants an exclusive Zippo lighter, Lit Distribution is the best place you can shop to get it. Head to www.litdistro.co to shop the exclusive assortment today! 

Make sure you subscribe to this podcast, follow on social media @realcuriousjones and catch the short clips and other content on the Curious Jones Podcast YouTube channel. 

Happy Thanksgiving & Stay Curious!

Ep. 108: Rich Rafferty - Learn to Fly

Rich Rafferty is a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor at High Flight Academy. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics from Liberty University. He is passionate about self improvement and enjoys helping others work toward their personal and professional goals. He has a successful social media channel where he shares short clips of his journey learning and teaching others how to fly. 

Follow Rich on social media @rich__rafferty and make sure you share this episode with your friends and family who love to fly. 

Stay curious @realcuriousjones

Ep. 107: Josh Hatcher - Aliens & Religion

Josh Hatcher is the founder of Manlihood.com , and is a poet, author, speaker, musician, and digital marketing executive. You can get Josh's books at the Manlihood Store or Amazon.

We discussed a bunch of really interesting topics from Aliens to Religion and even how they possibly intersect. This 100 minute conversation flew by and I really look forward to continuing our discussion on my next appearance on the Manlihood Mancast. 

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Ep. 106: Lucas Ighile - Win the Game to Avoid Playing the Game (Part 1)

Lucas Ighile is a Creative Director, former Music Producer, friend & previous guest of the podcast. We share a mutual interest for exploring all corners of thought, wonder, space and existence and we discussed some of the burning questions we both have had recently.

I split this conversation into 2 parts, with part 2 being more MMA & UFC specific, so make sure you check that out as well! It gets interesting!

Thanks for following @realcuriousjones on IG and The Curious Jones Podcast page on YouTube. 

Ep. 105: Trevor Thompson - Leap Frog

Trevor Thompson spent a decade in the Navy, serving as an elite member of the SEAL teams and member of the special "Leap Frog" group who specialized in performing high intensity skydiving demonstrations in the process. Since continuing his journey into civilian life he has continued his passion for skydiving as well as base-jumping and wing suite diving. He has also begun working as an assistant hunting guide for coastal brown bear, blacktail dear and mountain goat in the remote wilderness of Alaska. 

Make sure you follow Trevor on social media @trevor.p.thompson and his website www.thompsonparasports.org

You will will also want to check out the natural supplement company he has recently joined forces with as well called Protekt! They have some amazing natural supplement products that you will want to try! Head to their website www.protekt.com to get some today! 

 

Stay Curious!

@realcuriousjones

Ep. 104: Zack Moore - Mastering The Metal

Zack Moore is a student at 10th Planet Austin under Curtis Hembroff, a first degree 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo. Zack’s past work as a writer explained the Moneyball of football—how NFL teams could spend money to achieve on-field success. His work has appeared on platforms like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and The Wall Street Journal.

Go get yourself a copy of his new book, Mastering the Metal: The Story of James Watson and Eddie Bravo at the following link (Also Available at all of your favorite book stores - Audio on Audible)

Link to Order Below

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Metal-Story-James-Watson/dp/1637585802

Make sure you also follow Zack on social media @zackmoore10p and follow me @realcuriousjones

Enjoy the episode and Stay Curious!

Ep. 103: JD Casper - The Life You Make

JD Casper is a singer / songwriter who currently lives and performs in Austin, TX. His music is a mix of bluegrass and folk and his new song "The Life You Make" is now available on all music streaming platforms! 

Make sure you follow him on social media @jd_casper and download his new music on Spotify today!

Thank you for SUBSCRIBING to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening and make sure you follow along on social media @realcuriousjones

Stay Curious!

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Ep. 102: Marty Strong - Leadership from a Combat-Decorated Navy SEAL

Marty Strong is a retired combat-decorated Navy SEAL, who now has a successful career as a thought provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit.

Marty is the author of "Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business" and we talk all things leadership, SEAL mentality, selection process and Marty even gives me an overview of all the different writing projects he has released and currently working on.

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Stay curious!

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Ep. 101: Matt Beaudreau - Creating the Hero’s Journey While Educating Your Children

Matt Beaudreau is the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy Sacramento. As a career educator, Matt has delivered TEDx talks, consulted with Universities, written books, and created programs that have helped to push education into the 21st century for teens across America. He currently hosts The Essential 11 podcast, which focuses on gaining world-class advice from prominent guests in business, media, sports, education, and entertainment. 

 

Beaudreau is also a world-renowned keynote speaker, speaking to over 250,000 people across the globe with clients ranging from Lockheed Martin and the United States Air Force to Caterpillar and Honeywell. 

 

In his younger years, Matt was a competitive kickboxer underneath Dennis Alexio and competed in multiple amateur mixed martial arts fights under the coaching of Frank Shamrock, Ken Shamrock, and Jason Pietz. 

 

Thank you for SUBSCRIBING on whatever platform you listen on and for SHARING with your friends! Follow on social media @realcuriousjones and Stay Curious!

 

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