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Today on the Buckle Up Podcast, we welcome a very special guest and dear friend of mine—Major Dave Bauman, USMC (Retired).

Dave and I go all the way back to our college days, and I’ve always admired the strength, humility, and heart he brings to everything he does. A retired Marine with 26 years of service, Dave joined us today not just as a veteran, but as a mentor and voice of wisdom.

What makes this episode even more meaningful is how it came together. I called Dave earlier today about a family friend who was looking for options to help her son afford college. Without hesitation, Dave said, “I can come on in an hour.” That’s just the kind of man he is.

In this episode, Dave shares his personal journey—from enlisting right after high school to rising through the ranks and becoming an officer. But this conversation goes far beyond military service. It’s about life, growth, discipline, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Dave drops gem after gem—lessons that will resonate with anyone chasing their dreams or facing uncertainty.

We were honored to have him on, and I truly believe this episode will inspire and empower anyone who listens.

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BUCKLE UP WITH THE GOAT — Adrienne!

The Queen of Comedy herself pulled up and did NOT disappoint. I’ve known Adrienne for 11 years, and let me tell you—she’s absolutely hilarious, quick-witted, and full of stories that will have you crying from laughter.

We covered everything from:

• Relationships & dating
• The chaos of Tinder
• Horoscopes (yeah, I’m a double Virgo… whatever that means)
• TikTok fans begging her to roast their zodiac signs
• And how the military helped pay for her college—plus how YOU can do the same.

Adrienne doesn’t just bring the jokes—she brings the gems. Whether she’s breaking down a birth chart or breaking down how to fund your future, she’s real, raw, and ridiculously funny.

This is one of those episodes where you laugh, learn, and leave feeling better than before.

So sit back, buckle up, and get ready to laugh with the GOAT!

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

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Buckle Up Podcast – Episode Spotlight: Shari Draper

“From Pharma Sales to Real Estate Grace: A Story of Friendship and Southern Grit”

Today’s episode features a warm, funny, and insightful conversation with Shari Draper, a woman whose journey has spanned industries, states, and decades of friendship. Shari first met my mom while working in pharmaceutical sales, and what started as a professional connection quickly grew into a lasting friendship built on mutual respect and shared values.

Originally from Alabama, Shari walks us through her transition from Virginia—where she was deeply rooted and knew everyone—to Alabama, where she had to rebuild relationships from the ground up in both her professional and personal life. She shares what it was like navigating the pharmaceutical sales world in the South, and how those experiences shaped her path.

Now a thriving real estate professional, Shari also talks about her pivot into the business, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

This episode is about more than work—it’s about friendship, adaptation, resilience, and the unexpected paths we walk in life. Shari’s story is a testament to the power of connection, the courage to start fresh, and the heart it takes to thrive.

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

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Buckle Up Podcast – Episode Spotlight: Bishop Susan Haynes

“From Madam Hall’s Classroom to the Bishop’s Calling”

Today’s episode was a heartfelt and powerful journey with none other than Bishop Susan Haynes, a woman of deep faith, remarkable insight, and a legacy beautifully intertwined with my own family’s story.

Bishop Haynes joined us to reflect on her early years and the profound impact of my grandmother, Lilease Hall—known to her beloved students as Madam Hall. For over 70 years, Madam Hall shaped minds as a passionate French and English teacher. Bishop Haynes shared how she originally wanted to study German, but a fateful encounter with Madam Hall led her to take French instead—a subject she would go on to study for four years and later major in during college as part of a double major.

Her stories painted a vivid portrait of my grandmother’s grace, intellect, and lasting influence. Bishop Haynes also reminisced about a meaningful school trip to New Orleans, organized by Madam Hall. On that trip, my mother was a freshman at South Carolina State and served as a chaperone—a special memory that tied generations together.

Throughout the episode, Bishop Haynes also opened up about her spiritual journey—from working various jobs, to discovering her true calling in ministry, and ultimately becoming a bishop in Virginia. Her humility, wisdom, and gratitude reminded us how the seeds planted by educators like Madam Hall can blossom into incredible callings and lives of service.

This episode is a tribute to legacy, faith, education, and divine purpose.

Buckle up—this one’s a blessing.

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring

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Meet Carla Maria – A Spirit Medium Unshaken, A Voice Unmatched

Carla Maria is my spirit animal—straight up. She is a powerful force of nature: spiritually gifted, deeply wise, and unapologetically herself.

In this episode, Carla opens up about her Northern California roots and her proud Filipino heritage. She gives us a heartfelt history lesson on the Philippines and Filipino culture that’s both educational and moving—it’s rare to hear it shared with such authenticity.

But that’s just the beginning. Carla also dives into her life’s work as a medium—sharing insights, energies, and spiritual truths that left us all in awe. Her clarity, passion, and presence are undeniable.

She’s one of those people who, just by speaking, shifts the atmosphere. Honestly, she’s like a life coach wrapped in compassion, humor, and real-world wisdom—even if she doesn’t call herself one.

I’m going to drop her website below because this is a woman you need to connect with. Carla Maria is the real deal, and I’m honored she came through to share her light.

Empowering. Grounded. Transformative.

That’s Carla Maria.

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

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Buckle Up Feature: Ray Solo

Today’s episode brings the energy, the laughs, and the real talk—because we’re joined by none other than Ray Solo. With a personality that lights up social media and a heart rooted in service, Ray is the kind of guest who reminds us that there’s always more to the story.

Ray is proudly serving in the United States Air Force, where she works as a medic—a career that’s taken her on deployment and taught her lessons in resilience, strength, and compassion. In this episode, Ray opens up about her time overseas and gives us an inside look into the world of military medicine.

But Ray doesn’t stop there. She’s also a successful real estate agent based in Arizona, where she helps veterans and everyday families alike find their forever homes. Whether it’s navigating the market or making the dream of homeownership a reality, Ray’s dedication to her clients shines through. Her insight into the real estate process—especially when it comes to supporting the military community—is both informative and inspiring.

Ray comes from a proud military family, and that sense of discipline, humor, and purpose carries through in everything she does. She made us laugh, think, and feel proud—and we’re honored to share her story with our Buckle Up audience.

Ray Solo is proof that you can wear many hats—Airman, medic, realtor, content creator—and do it all with heart.

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

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“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”

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We are thrilled to announce a brand-new introduction for the Buckle Up Podcast Universe — voiced by an incredible Australian actress who is not only a big-time performer in Australia, but now lives and performs on the big stage in London.

She’s graced screens across continents, and we’re honored she lent her powerhouse voice and presence to help introduce what Buckle Up is all about.

But this is more than just professional — it’s personal.

She’s been my dear friend for 10 years. She was there with me the very first time I booked Criminal Minds — helping me get ready, encouraging me, even helping me dress the part to look and feel the role. That support meant the world then, and it still does now.

She even does the voicemail greeting on my phone — because she’s always had that perfect, standout voice.

From Sydney, Australia to London’s big screen to the Buckle Up Podcast, she’s been loyal, consistent, and true.

Thank you for being the voice of our next chapter.

We love you. We’re honored. And this intro just changed the game.

#BuckleUpPodcast #6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

Support the show

“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”

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New Intro Announcement

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new introduction for the Buckle Up Podcast Universe — voiced by an incredible Australian actress who is not only a big-time performer in Australia, but now lives and performs on the big stage in London.

She’s graced screens across continents, and we’re honored she lent her powerhouse voice and presence to help introduce what Buckle Up is all about.

But this is more than just professional — it’s personal.

She’s been my dear friend for 10 years. She was there with me the very first time I booked Criminal Minds — helping me get ready, encouraging me, even helping me dress the part to look and feel the role. That support meant the world then, and it still does now.

She even does the voicemail greeting on my phone — because she’s always had that perfect, standout voice.

From Sydney, Australia to London’s big screen to the Buckle Up Podcast, she’s been loyal, consistent, and true.

Thank you for being the voice of our next chapter.

We love you. We’re honored. And this intro just changed the game.

#BuckleUpPodcast #NewIntro #AustralianActress #LondonPerformer #CriminalMinds #BrandonRush #LoyaltyAndLegacy #BigScreenVoice #10YearsOfFriendship

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The Story That Started It All narrated by Mason Rush & Brandon Rush

We take it back to the story that launched the Buckle Up Podcast Universe — the one that brought in over 1 million views and captured the hearts of everyone who heard it.

This is the story of Mason Rush and his Uncle B, actor Brandon Rush, as they recount the precious time they spent with their grandfather — David N. Smith.

For 18 months, we shared life, laughter, love, and lessons with my father as he battled stage four pancreatic cancer. My dad fought every single day with courage and dignity. Week after week, he went through chemo — but never lost his faith. Even as he faced his own pain, he continued to encourage others, to minister, and to inspire hope in those fighting their own battles.

Those months changed us forever. They bonded Mason, me, and my father in a way that only time, love, and vulnerability can.

We miss him every day. And we carry his spirit into every single thing we build.

“Out of all the souls I have encountered in my lifetime, his was the most human.”

— Star Trek

We love you, Dad. And everything we’re doing with Buckle Up is because of you.

#BuckleUpPodcast #MasonRush #UncleB #DavidNSmith #PancreaticCancerAwareness #LegacyOfLove #FamilyFirst #1MillionStrong #BuckleUpUniverse #InMemory

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

Support the show

“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”

Send us a text

6.3 Million Views Social media platforms

Instagram: @Brandonrushh   (500k FOLLOWING)

Instagram: @buckleuppodcast , @buckleuppodcastuniverse

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3614628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be



BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14

Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus

BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be

https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo


Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS

STUNTS 

https://youtu.be/en0KH1nBz8M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo

Support the show

“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”