The Curious Jones Podcast

Ep. 81: Wil Manzano - Host of the Cageside Show

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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Ep. 80: Josh Duntz - Former Navy EOD Specialist & Co-Founder of Breathwork Company Stasis

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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Ep. 79: Solocast - Thank You For Listening

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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Ep. 78: Kody Steele - A Young Star On The Rise

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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Ep. 77: Chad Ambrose - Blockchain & NFT‘s

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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Ep. 76: Josh Hatcher - Attack on Masculinity

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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Ep. 75: Greg Overton - Behind the Brush

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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Ep. 74: Zack Moore - Mandate This

Zack Moore is no stranger to the podcast, making his 4th appearance on the show. Zack is an author, podcaster and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu purple who I also consider a friend. 

Mandates, social media, jiu jitsu and more are discussed in this episode. Make sure you follow Zack on social media @zackmoore10p and follow the show @thatcuriousjones

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Ep. 73: Lester Young - Path 2 Redemption

Lester Young is a Transformational Speaker, Certified Life Coach, Facilitator for Boys Circle, as well as the author of "The 5 Stages of Incarceration". He is setting a new standard for “living a life of redemption”.  

At the age of 19, Lester was sentenced to serve life in prison for murder. During his time in prison, Lester began to create outlines, programs, and classes to instruct and mentor fellow inmates. He served a total of 22 years and 5 months before being paroled in 2015 at the age of 41.

We discussed his journey and the purpose he feels behind it and how he hopes his story is both a cautionary tale for youth on the outside as well as those who have already found themselves incarcerated. 

To learn more about Lester and to follow along, head to his website www.path2redemption.org and @path2redemption on social media. And as always, make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the show and SHARE with friends! 

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Ep. 72: Tim Baltes - Timbo from Keno

Tim Baltes is a professional drummer, musician, producer and digital marketer who grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His Instagram page @timbofromkeno is one of my favorite music based pages that I follow, where Tim plays and adapts songs from all genres with crazy drumming ability.

An accomplished musician, producer and consultant, Tim has studied and worked in used music retail, buying, selling, fixing, and tuning an array of vintage and high end drums. He has also taken his love for great drum sounds and performances to the next level by diving into audio engineering, and has launched a website (found on his IG page) of drumless music tracks for drummers to use as a practice tool. 

Tim has also done remote drum session work for organizations including Disney, 21st Century Fox, GameHouse, Zynga, and Blue Giraffe. He is known for top quality performances, incredible drum tones, a positive attitude, and turnaround times that are hard to beat. Contact him at timbdrums@gmail.com to talk about your next project!

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