*Recorded on July 19th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Navy Top Gun Fighter Pilot/CEO of Top Gun Options/Founder of No Fallen Heroes, Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley, about his time as a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, his thoughts on the “Top Gun” Franchise, why he wanted to join the military, his upbringing in New Jersey/Philadelphia, his ‘service above self’ mantra, how PTSD affects veterans, his transition from the military to regular life, how he got into the use of psychedelics, why prevention of veteran suicide means so much to Whiz, the lack of help veterans receive from our own government, a crazy life-changing trip with famous veterans Marcus Lutrell & Jarred Taylor, his plans to work with politicians to create legislation using psychedelics to prevent veteran suicide, how trauma can blindside you, Whiz's advice to those looking to start using psychedelics as medicine, the importance of integration, trauma shaming, having a plan when working with psychedelics, & the mission statement/core values of 'No Fallen Heroes'.

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Top Gun Options: https://topgunoptions.com

*Recorded on September 29th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Head Trainer/Gym Manager of Xtreme Couture MMA in Las Vegas about their latest amazing win as a gym where Sean Strickland won the UFC Middleweight Championship Title over Israel Adesanya, the standards set at XCMMA and why they are successful as a gym, Eric’s prize fighter Francis Ngannou and his next fight against legendary boxer Tyson Fury, the help Mike Tyson has provided for the Ngannou camp to prepare for his fight, the gym’s upcoming fights, falling in love with the process over the product, when unexperienced fighters come into the gym unprepared for the journey ahead, Aupuni Pagaoa & his hitman duties at XCMMA, The Gentleman’s KO, how humility in the gym relates to everyday life, how Eric’s family is doing, Eric’s recent induction into his high school’s hall of fame, Eric’s life-changing discussion with his wife years ago that opened his eyes to fulfill his own potential, a Jordan Peterson quote, & Eric’s take on his favorite college football team Florida St.

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Burn The Boats Merch: https://burntheboats.shop

*Recorded on July 18th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedy Photographer/Comedian, Troy Conrad, about comedy’s transition from Hollywood to Austin (TX), how Troy cracked the business and established himself as the main guy you want taking your photo if you’re a comedian, how he established the trust of comedians, how he got into photography in the first place, what separates Troy’s work from other photographers, his passion of stand up comedy including his latest comeback tour with Gabriel Iglesias, the similarities between comedy and photography, Danny’s favorite works of photography, why the love of the game should surpass the love of accomplishments, why photography matters, how Danny got into photography in junior high, & Troy’s advice to anyone looking to enter the profession of photography.

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Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyconrads/

Professional IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyconradphotography/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/troyconradphotography

X: https://twitter.com/troyconrad

Website: https://troyconradphotography.com

*Recorded on August 3rd, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Co-Authors of ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness’, William Jimeno & Michael Moats. Will is a Retired Port Authority Police Department Officer and 9/11 Survivor famously portrayed by actor Michael Pena in the hit movie World Trade Center (2006). Michael is a clinical psychologist practicing out of Colorado Springs, CO. In this episode, Danny talks with Will and Michael about how they met each other, why they decided to connect and write Sunrise Through the Darkness together, Will’s desire to become a police officer, Michael’s explanation of how purpose/meaning/a calling can conquer fear, Danny’s memories of 9/11, Will’s experience of reliving the collapse of the towers scenes in World Trade Center, how Michael helped Will through that healing process, Will's account of events on 9/11, how Will learned to tackle PTSD/Survivor's Guilt, the skill of listening and where Michael found his passion in those who need to be heard, Will's words of wisdom to those entering a career in law enforcement/first responding, Michael's advice to those struggling with asking for help with their mental health, and what's next for Will & Michael both.

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Links for this episodes guest, William Jimeno:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wasparcher

9/11 Memorial Article: https://www.911memorial.org/connect/blog/survivor-recalls-collapse-towers

Sunrise Through the Darkness: https://a.co/d/3mI1PVb

Links for this episodes guest, Michael Moats:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrMichaelMoats

YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelMoatsPsyD

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/DrMichaelMoats

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-moats-0855aa3a/

Email: [email protected]

*Recorded on June 5th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Entrepreneur/Author/Real Estate Expert/Founder & CEO of ‘We Are The They’, Jimmy Rex, about how we became familiar with his works, where he was born and raised in Utah, his real estate expertise/tips to beginners, how he quickly became a real estate expert, his mentors/daily regimens for success, his organization ‘We Are The They’ and it’s mission, how he connected with Tim Ballard (Sound of Freedom), his program of helping men & women become better versions of themselves, his transition into becoming an author, why crushing it in your 20's & early 30's is so important, how Ed Mylett helped mentor him, his highly successful podcast 'The Jimmy Rex Show', the one common trait of extremely successful people, his hard times and how he got through it, and what's next for Jimmy.

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Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrjimmyrex/

WATT IG: https://www.instagram.com/wattmovement/

Website: https://www.mrjimmyrex.com

WATT Website: https://wearethetheymovement.com

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JimmyRex

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jimmyrexrealtor/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxa975PEoHBhJOVMRg7n6Q

Real Estate: https://www.rexrealestateteam.com/about-jimmy-rex

Free Jimmy Rex Book: https://jimmyrexfree.com/freebook

*Recorded on May 9th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Author, Jared Klickstein, about how we heard of him from acclaimed Author Michael Shellenberger, his past as a homeless drug-addict, what his life was like living full-time on Skid Row (Los Angeles), how multiple stints of rehab/jail gave him the epiphany/moment of clarity to change for the better, his time in LA County Jail and how he learned discipline from the daily routines, his upcoming debut book ‘Crooked Smile’, Bad Boys (1983), his critiques of drug related policies/laws, and what’s next for Jared.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/jklickst/

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/JaredKlickstein

Substack: https://jaredklickstein.substack.com

*Recorded on July 14th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with CEO & Founder of Raw Farm, Mark McAfee, about the origin and creation of Raw Farm, Mark’s medical background and how it relates to his dairy farm, what is raw milk and why it’s beneficial, the comparison between raw breast milk and raw milk, the bioavailability of raw milk, Mark’s ongoing battle with the FDA, the process of how Raw Farm creates their milk without pasteurization or homogenization, their testing process to ensure their products are pathogen free, what their cows are fed and how often they are milked, the importance of gut health, and how Raw Farm products have positively changed our lives here at Alternate Take.

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Raw Farm IG: https://www.instagram.com/raw_farm_usa/

Website: https://rawfarmusa.com

*Recorded on February 13th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Reggae Artist, Dylan Keawe, about how he we met him, how he got started in the music industry, his musical influences outside of reggae, what makes reggae much different than other genres, what separates Dylan’s music from other Reggae artists, what Alternate Take thinks of you if you don’t like reggae, Kiki Curiel, his brand new debut album ‘All for Love’, what other hobbies have directly influenced his creativity, and what’s next for Dylan.

*This podcast was recorded in early 2023; much earlier than the tragedy that just happened in Maui where Dylan is from. We placed a certified donation link below to support the victims and families. If you can spare anything, Alternate Take, Dylan, and the people of Maui appreciate you.*

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Website: https://dylankeawe.com

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*Recorded on May 4th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Dr. Mark Sherwood about his jack of all trades background (Retired SWAT Officer, Retired Professional Baseball Player, Author, Filmmaker, Naturopathic Doctor), his mission to tell truths and deal hope, why telling truths in today’s society is more important than ever, how to set yourself free from unnecessary medication via diet, breaking addictions to dopamine rushes, the ability to learn and utilize information, the importance of nutrition/sleep/stress management/movement and how they bleed into every other area in your life, how to maintain positivity through your nutritional journey, Dr. Sherwood’s daily protocol/recommendations for proper supplementation, the importance of gut health, Dr. Sherwood’s expertise on mass shootings and what could be done to lessen the chances of them occurring so often, the lack of policies that protect children, stories from Dr. Sherwoods past as Officer Sherwood, and final words of wisdom.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSherwood4E

Website: https://sherwood.tv

Bio: https://www.a4m.com/mark-sherwood.html

Fork Your Diet: https://a.co/d/iUmESXs

The Quest for Wellness: https://a.co/d/aQllBJa

Surviving the Garden of Eatin’: https://a.co/d/c4hgLe9

*Recorded on June 8th, 2023*

Danny Rodriguez talks with Comedian - Steve Simeone, about how we found out about Steve, Joey Diaz, how Joe Rogan made learning cool, how he got started doing comedy, his childhood, the decision to do comedy full time and push all his chips to the middle of the table, how Damon Wayans convinced Steve to go all in, how Pauly Shore helped get him passed by the great Mitzi Shore at The Comedy Store, chasing a dream, how comedians could save the world, how suffering creates bonds, legendary early Comedy Store stories, the new wave of stand up in Austin (TX), the best comedy club in the world created by Joe Rogan - The Comedy Mothership, how to be a great comedian, who has the biggest hearts in comedy, Sam Tripoli, Kill Tony by Tony Hinchcliffe, how networking is just making friends, and what’s next for Steve Simeone.& follow us on Instagram for updates on all of our new episodes and silly things we do. Also, check out our new work in progress YouTube Channel “Alternate Take” !

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Website: https://www.awesomesteve.com

Podcast: https://www.awesomesteve.com/podcast

Latest Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLeGlzwUwzc&t=152s