Comedian and producer Michael Malone, host of Punched Up series, comes on and we talk about his journey from comedian to producer and how his life has changed, we talk about how his mental health was affected by his job, how he grew up. We dive into his family history and how some of that traumatic history has guided his comedy. Sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.

Check out Michael at https://www.malonecomedy.com/ and check out Bill Blank's storytellers series as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPEEYb0j8tQ

Bill and Chris dive into the topic of the workplace, good work life balance, and how it affects your mental health. Such a good discussion on this one.

Frank Meeink is a former white supremacist skinhead gang member in the United States. After a three-year stint in prison, he left the racist skinhead movement and now lectures against it. Frank comes on to talk about the struggles of the movement and results on his mental health and much more about his story. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.

On the latest False Starts, Bill talks about the anxiety he's felt the last few weeks dealing with his car and replacement with the insurance company, the guys talk more about managing expectations and how Chris is handling that with his therapy sessions and should we push toxic family members out of our life or keep them because they are family.

Jordan joins Bill and Chris as we talk about the pressures of college sports on not only the athletes but their families as well. Jordan's perspective is refreshing and eye-opening. We talk about his famous shoe drop and the ramifications that happened afterward. We then dive into the gambling discussion and the NCAA. Produced by 3 Beards Media and sponsored by Revelton Distilling Company.

Darique served in the military and two tours in Afghanistan. He comes on the pod to talk about his tours, those had a profound affect on his mental health and PTSD. We dive into racial discussions and how his path now is to give back to be a licensed therapist going forward. All sponsored by Revelton Distilling company and produced by 3 Beards Media.

Chris talks about his movement towards starting therapy and why. We break down why it's important to not wait too long. Talk moves to football season and wraps up with how therapy can help become a better father and parent. Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ 

Jen talks about her youth, her coming out. We talk about her journey as a comic and what her philosophy is on stage. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred Sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa.  Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ 

C.J.’s personal life story is one of remarkable resilience. He grew up poor, rural poor, and can recall his youth's desperate days of food insecurity in the Atlantic. He battled addiction to alcohol and struggled to emerge from the confusion surrounding his own identity into a man in a committed marriage, a person with a raft of friends, whom he looks out for with great care. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred Sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa.  Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ and Brown Dogs Farm at https://browndogsfarm.com/

Tonite we welcome co-host Bill Blank in front of the mic after his stint in the hospital. Chris and Bill catch up on what happened, why its so important to not dismiss your health signals and shoutouts to the amazing people that help get Bill back on the streets. Check out our newest studio sponsor Betfred sports and download the best sportsbook app in Iowa.  Be sure to check out all our podcasts at www.threebeardsmedia.com. Thank you to our sponsors Revelton Distilling Company at www.reveltondistillery.com/ and Brown Dogs Farm at https://browndogsfarm.com/