Episodes

Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Ep. 84: Dave McGarry - Guitarist of The Violent
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Dave McGarry is the guitarist of the band The Violent, former guitarist of Red Sun Rising and a close friend of mine for the past 20 years. His new band The Violent recently broke the top 50 and continues to climb the chart with their recent release of The Doors classic, "People Are Strange".
We talked about the transition from Red Sun Rising to The Violent and how the band adapted to create new music during the pandemic. We also talked about how their "People Are Strange" cover came together and what he and the band have in store for 2022, along with a host of other things.
Make sure you follow Dave on social media @theviolent_dave and the band @theviolent
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Ep. 83: Zach Bitter - Ultramarathon Running & Ketogenic Fueling
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Zach Bitter is a world recognized endurance athlete, having broken multiple World and American Records throughout his career in the ultramarathon space, running races of 100 miles and more. He has also worked as a coach with countless other runners to help them achieve their personal goals and is also well know for his ketogenic diet and high fat fueling approach to running.
We discussed his passion for ultra running, the impact running long miles has on the body, his ketogenic fueling strategy and some other cool stories from his 12+ year journey of ultra endurance running.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Ep. 82: Jon Luna - Adaptive Athlete & Custom Fabricator
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Jon Luna is an adaptive athlete who competes in CrossFit competitions and is a former professional wheelchair basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs Organization. Jon lost his leg due to Osteosarcoma, a bone cancer in his hip when he was 19 years old.
In addition to his focus in CrossFit, Jon is also the founder of Bigfoot's Fabrication, a fabrication shop that ranges from wood furniture to carbon prosthetics.
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Monday Dec 27, 2021
Ep. 81: Wil Manzano - Host of the Cageside Show
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Wil Manzano is the host of combat sports podcast, Cageside Show. Based in Philadelphia, Wil connects with the top fighters in the area and around the US and is quickly becoming one of the top podcasts in the space, one I listen to personally.
We discussed our passions for conversation and podcasting, monetizing through NFT's, stories from the past and even a quick exercise towards the end of our conversation where we looked at the current UFC champions and gave our prediction on who would still hold the belt this time next year.
Keep up with Wil on his website www.cagesideshow.com and @cagesideshow on social for all his latest content.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Josh Duntz is a Navy Special Operations veteran who was a member of the Navy's elite EOD unit which specialize in performing missions neutralizing explosive weapons in almost every environment while ensuring safe passage of troops in combat zones.
In addition to his 10 years of military service, Josh has also done extensive work with an organization called Shift since his exit from the Navy, which is focused on matching veterans who are looking for employment opportunities in civilian life with companies who are looking to hire veterans.
He is also the co-founder of a company called Stasis, which is focused on optimizing health and performance through one of the most powerful things humans have at their disposal…their breath.
We had a great conversation about his journey through the Navy, his transition into civilian life and his passions around optimizing performance and reducing stress through breathing techniques.
You can learn more about what Josh is up to on LinkedIn (Josh Duntz) as well as at the Stasis website www.stasis.life & at Shift's website www.shift.org
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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Ep. 79: Solocast - Thank You For Listening
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Solo podcast I decided to record this past Monday after Thanksgiving, 2021 to give thanks to a few people and things in my life and to clarify my feelings and position on a few topics I get a lot of questions on. Some of the topics I discussed were the Ghislaine Maxwell and Kyle Rittenhouse trials, covid mandates, and the Metaverse.
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Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Ep. 78: Kody Steele - A Young Star On The Rise
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Saturday Nov 20, 2021
Kody Steele is an up and coming jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts star from Austin, TX, recently competing in the ADCC east coast trials where he took 3rd place in his division but garnered the attention of many in the jiu jitsu community for his electric style of competing which includes a mix of powerful takedowns and gravity defying slams that leave his competitors unsure of what direction is up and down.
We talked about his rise through BJJ, competing at this years ADCC trials, the importance of having a strong coach and mentor and his drive to become the best at what he does.
Kody is competing in his next MMA fight tomorrow, Sunday, November 21 in Houston, TX. Make sure you follow him on social media @kody_steelebjj as he is someone you will be seeing on the big stage in the coming years if he stays the course.
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Ep. 77: Chad Ambrose - Blockchain & NFT‘s
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Chad Ambrose is a chess coach in Austin, TX and an advocate for blockchain technology. He is a multiple time guest on the podcast, in the past talking a lot about his passion for chess and the work he has done coaching the youth in the Austin area.
In this episode we spent the majority of the time discussing his new found passion for blockchain technology and NFT's, something I have recently started to be interested in as well. Chad is one of the most intelligent people I know and his insight into this area is something I really appreciate.
Follow Chad at his website and blog www.coffeefordessert.com to see everything he is doing and as always, follow Justin and the podcast @thatcuriousjones on all social platforms.
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Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Ep. 76: Josh Hatcher - Attack on Masculinity
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Josh Hatcher is the host of the Manlihood Mancast, and creator / moderator of the Manlihood Mancave on Facebook. A former youth minister and radio personality, Josh has embarked on creating a community of men who provide support and resources to each other, as well as accountability in being better husbands, fathers and community members.
We spent some time discussing his growing online community, thoughts on the term "toxic masculinity" and what he feels is a possible motivator for the messaging. Follow Josh on his social media @josh.hatcher.author & @manlihood
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Ep. 75: Greg Overton - Behind the Brush
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Greg Overton is widely considered one of the world's best western artists, with a a large focus on Native American artwork. Rising to fame after being featured by Joe Rogan on the The Joe Rogan Experience, Greg has leaned into the new found attention by creating a print business and now jumping into the NFT space. The story behind the brush is as intriguing as I have had on the podcast and I enjoy ever minute of our conversations.
Now someone I consider a friend, this is the second time Greg has been on the podcast. We discussed his art, the process behind it, and some of the inspiration behind his work.
Thank you for listening and make sure you check out all Greg is doing at his website! https://www.gregovertonartprints.com/
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