American Inexperience

Our good friend Scott comes on this week. Scott is an avid hunter who we credit with guiding Ashley getting her first deer.  He's also a Navy veteran, and has a really interesting life story growing up in Amish country. We talk about his upbringing, the Amish, and hunting. Always enjoying getting together with Scott and we hope to do it again soon! 

Travis Mihm comes on the podcast with his brother, and regular guest Matt. Travis is a simple man, a real cheeseburger and fries kind of guy who likes race cars, firearms, and online racing. We talk about shooting basics and Travis goes into detail about iRacing. iRacing might just blow your mind! 

Oh man! Had my one of my best good friends on the podcast this week! @masony43 called all the way from North Carolina. We talked about how we met, racing, and work. We even tell you about the one and only time we did karaoke! Super good time! Find it now on @spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts @americaninexperience #americaninexperience #podcast

Ashley and Matt are back again to continue our conversation about food. Ashley gives us an update on how going carnivore for the last 30 days or so. We talk about what food means to us and what we think it means for the majority of Americans. Cultural food and diet differences, fat shaming, and fat glorification in today's society. 

Matt and Tyler come by for a discussion about the automotive aftermarket's fight with the EPA. Currently, the language in the Clean Air Act prohibits automotive enthusiasts from modifying their vehicles. We discuss what this means for shops across the country, aftermarket parts manufactures and sales, and what it means for the future of hot-rodding. We are hopeful to gain more support for The RPM Act to get that re-introduced to Congress for a vote. We need to start changing the Clean Air Act to keep this American tradition and pass time for generations to come. Check out SEMA.org for more information and to sign the petition for the RPM Act. 

Realtors Nate Brussee and Ben Poortenga sit down and talk about the current real estate market here in West Michigan. Nate has been one of my best friends for a very long time. Ben and I have met a few times before and have some common interests that have made us fast friends! It was fun to hear these guys perspectives on buying and selling properties, and telling stories of some interesting homes and interesting clients they've worked with. Had a lot of fun talking about the current housing market, some common interests, COVID, and surgery. Enjoy! 

Good friends and avid cyclists Justin Sprung and Brandon Visser come by to talk about cycling. We get a look into the serious training and equipment these guys use all year long. Both give us a little look into what they do for work, family life, and what some of their interests are. A lot of fun hanging out for an evening with these guys! 

Matt and Will are back with fellow co-worker and car guy, Josh. Josh is an engineering student in his senior year. We talk about his experience doing hands on jobs while learning how to become an engineer. An interesting conversation about the shortage of students with hands on experience with the things they're learning how to engineer. We talk a bit about crypto, cars, and other ramblings. 

THE FOOD EPISODE! You won't want to miss this one! Had a great time talking about food, hunting, agriculture, and nutrition. Hopefully all things we can be more conscious about. Ashley shares her wealth of knowledge on food and nutrition, and tells her story of how food changed her life. We talk about how hunting has changed our lives and some of the people and books that have kick started our clean eating journey.  

BONUS! Part two of my talk with Chris and Will. I try and find out why football is so popular in America and why so many people play fantasy football. A lot of talk about sports in general, with two guys who know way more than me!