45 on the Hour

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with special guests Alex and Brad Gandel, a father-son real estate team, for a conversation about family, business, and what it takes to build something together.

Alex and Brad share their journey in real estate, the lessons they have learned along the way, and how working as a father-son duo has shaped the way they approach business, clients, and growth. From building trust to staying consistent, they open up about the discipline, communication, and work ethic required to grow in a competitive industry.

This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, real estate, family dynamics, building a brand, and the mindset needed to create long-term success.

Alex and Brad’s story is a reminder that business is not just about transactions — it is about relationships, reputation, and building something meaningful with the people beside you.

Topics in this episode:

Father-son real estate team

Building a real estate business

Family and entrepreneurship

Working together in business

Real estate lessons and growth

Building trust with clients

Communication and work ethic

Creating long-term success

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In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with special guest Brian Andraos — bodybuilder, personal trainer, and born-again Christian — for a powerful conversation about faith, discipline, fitness, and using the body to bring glory to God.

Brian shares his journey through bodybuilding, personal training, and the deeper purpose behind the work he does. For him, fitness is more than appearance or strength — it is a form of discipline, stewardship, and worship. Through his faith in Jesus Christ, Brian has found a new perspective on what it means to train the body while keeping God at the center.

This conversation dives into physical discipline, spiritual growth, becoming born again, and how fitness can be used as a tool to inspire others and honor God.

Brian’s story is a reminder that the body is not just something to build — it is something to steward, strengthen, and use with purpose.

Topics in this episode:

Bodybuilding and personal training

Becoming a born-again Christian

Faith, fitness, and discipline

Bringing glory to God through the body

Physical strength and spiritual growth

Using fitness as a testimony

Training with purpose

Keeping Jesus Christ at the center

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In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with special guest Jermaine for a raw and powerful conversation about his life, the path that led him into gang life, and the reality of prison.

Jermaine opens up about the choices, environment, and experiences that shaped his past, while also reflecting on the lessons he learned along the way. This conversation dives into what life was really like, the consequences that came with it, and the journey of looking back with honesty, growth, and perspective.

This episode is about survival, accountability, transformation, and understanding how someone’s past can become part of a larger story of change.

Jermaine’s story is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what you have been through, there is always room for growth, reflection, and a new direction.

Topics in this episode:

Gang life

Prison and consequences

Life lessons from the past

Accountability and reflection

Survival and transformation

Breaking cycles

Finding a new path

Turning pain into purpose

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In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with special guest Will Reush for a thought-provoking conversation about critical thinking, faith, and the search for truth.

Will shares his perspective on why critical thinking matters, especially in a world full of opinions, noise, and information coming from every direction. The conversation dives into how people can learn to question ideas, think for themselves, and approach life with more clarity and discernment.

Will also opens up about his relationship with Christianity and Jesus Christ, sharing how faith, questions, and personal conviction have shaped the way he sees the world. This episode explores the balance between logic and belief, thinking deeply, and being open to truth.

This conversation is about faith, curiosity, perspective, critical thinking, and what it means to seek truth in a real and honest way.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with psychotherapist Sarai Nummar for an insightful conversation about Complex PTSD, trauma, and the journey toward healing.

Sarai breaks down what Complex PTSD is, how it can affect the way people think, feel, connect, and move through life, and why healing is not always a straight path. Through her work and practice, she helps people understand the deeper layers of trauma while creating space for growth, self-awareness, and emotional restoration.

This conversation dives into the impact of long-term trauma, the importance of mental health support, and the tools people can use to begin moving toward healing. Sarai’s insight reminds us that healing takes time, compassion, and the courage to face the parts of ourselves that need care.

This episode is about trauma, mental health, Complex PTSD, emotional healing, self-awareness, and finding a healthier path forward.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with Daniel McCray for a powerful conversation about incarceration, transformation, discipline, and using your past to help others.

Daniel opens up about spending 12 years in and out of jail and the choices, struggles, and lessons that came with that chapter of his life. But instead of allowing his past to define him, Daniel made the decision to change his direction and rebuild his life through fitness, discipline, and personal accountability.

Now a fitness trainer, Daniel uses his story to help others mentally, physically, and emotionally — especially those who may be heading down a path he knows too well. His mission is to guide people away from the mistakes he made and show them that change is possible when you decide to take control of your life.

This episode dives into redemption, fitness, second chances, discipline, mentorship, and the power of turning pain into purpose.

Daniel’s story is a reminder that your past may shape you, but it does not have to define your future.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with John, who shares his powerful story of life as a celebrity bodyguard, the pressure that came with that world, and the personal journey that followed.

John opens up about what it was like working around high-profile people, navigating intense environments, and how somewhere along the way, he began to lose himself. Behind the job title and the outside image was a deeper struggle — one that eventually forced him to face who he was becoming and what needed to change.

This conversation dives into identity, pressure, mistakes, self-reflection, and the redemption that came after hitting a personal breaking point. John’s story is a reminder that sometimes the hardest battles are the ones happening within yourself.

This episode is about losing yourself, finding your way back, and discovering redemption after the moments that could have broken you.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with Pastor David for a powerful conversation about redemption, faith, and transformation.

Pastor David opens up about his past, including drug addiction, jail time, and the struggles that once shaped his life. But through those dark moments, he found a new path through Jesus Christ — a path that ultimately led him to change his life, strengthen his faith, and become a pastor.

This conversation dives into the reality of addiction, the consequences of past choices, the power of surrender, and how faith can completely transform a person’s life. Pastor David’s story is a reminder that no matter how far someone feels from hope, change is possible.

This episode is about grace, forgiveness, accountability, purpose, and finding your way back through Jesus Christ.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with Dave Franke to talk about his unique journey through law enforcement, international experiences, and storytelling.

Dave was a law enforcement officer in Mexico and later traveled to Russia, giving him a perspective shaped by service, culture, risk, and real-life experience. Through his YouTube channel, Dave now shares his story, his perspective, and the lessons he has learned from the path he has lived.

This conversation dives into his background in law enforcement, what led him to Russia, why he decided to start sharing his story online, and how his experiences have shaped the way he sees life today.

This episode is about service, perspective, storytelling, resilience, and the power of using your voice to share what you have been through.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with Pongo from Pongo’s Junk Removal to talk about his journey from working in the motion picture industry to pursuing his dream of owning a business.

After COVID created uncertainty around the future of the film industry and when things would fully come back, Pongo made the decision to take a chance on himself. Instead of waiting for the industry to return to normal, he stepped into entrepreneurship and started building something of his own.

Pongo shares the mindset it took to leave behind the uncertainty, start a junk removal business, and learn what it really takes to grow as a business owner. From taking risks to building a brand, serving customers, and staying consistent, this conversation gives a real look into the courage it takes to chase a dream.

This episode is about reinvention, faith, work ethic, and choosing to create your own opportunity when life forces you to pivot.