There is nothing more fun than getting the opportunity to talk with someone that is not afraid to be their authentic self. As a long term resident of the state of Nebraska, that fun only becomes more exciting when that person loves and is equally beloved of their home city.
Wayne Sullivan is an MMA fighter and entrepreneur based out of Omaha, NE. His next fight is January 17, 2025 for Dynasty Combat Sports New Year's Knockouts at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
I not only have the privilege of a front row seat at the fight for this main eventer, but also get to give you all a front row seat into the mind of one of Omaha's favorite sons.

In this episode, I reflect briefly on 20224 while sharing the goals of the show for 2025! This year we are looking at spreading our wings further through the 3 c’s: Collaboration, Creativity, and Culture. Listen to learn more!

Anthony Davis better known by his stage name “Ant,” is a DJ and hip hop producer best known as being one half of the phenomenal group- “Atmosphere. “ He has worked with some of the best in the business (mostly aligned with the Rhymesayers Entertainment record label), such as Brother Ali, I Self Devine, Felt and The Dynospectrum.

This January, he releases the 3rd entry in the solo “Collection of Sounds” series with “Collection of Sounds Vol. 3.” Then follows it up with Brother Ali’s “Satisfied Soul” and Atmosphere’s tour in support of the 20th anniversary of “You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Having.”

We discuss all of this, plus get his insight in how he envisions releases and collections of music.

It’s not a huge secret that Atmosphere is my favorite group, Rhymesayers is one of my favorite collectives, and the great artists that make up all of it are some of my favorite people!

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When you watch a movie in a crowded theater, you give your undivided attention to the experience itself. Your senses lock into the action on the screen and the sound from the speakers, and you’re completely immersed. World’s First Cinema replicate the moviegoing experience in their music. The Los Angeles-based duo—John Sinclair and Fil Thorpe—project a myriad of intimate emotions across widescreen soundscapes underpinned by scenes of alternative, indie, pop, and electronic. After amassing over 20 million streams and counting and earning widespread acclaim from WONDERLAND., EUPHORIA., Earmilk, The Line of Best Fit, and many more.

A mutual friend invited John and Fil to a game night, and they naturally started chatting. A few weeks later, they met up for a session, cooking up their 2020 debut single “Can’t Feel Anything.” It eventually generated 2.2 million Spotify streams followed by “Red Run Cold” with 7.5 million Spotify streams. Both songs adorned their debut Rituals EP in 2021. They inspired tastemaker praise with “Supernatural.” Of the latter, The Line of Best Fit urged, “think Panic! at the Disco meets Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ – it’s fun, funky and spooky,” and WONDERLAND. attested, “the L.A.-based duo are redefining pop one theatrical rock melody at a time.” Carrying this momentum into 2022, “Young Beast” generated 1.7 million Spotify streams, and they teamed up with Punctual for the fan favorite “Castles.”

In the end, World’s First Cinema present an escape worthy of the big screen, and you’ll never want the credits to roll.

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Hope Misner is a Nebraska City based MMA Bantamweight fighter and personal trainer. Though her fight career is young, her ambitions are big and include having a goal to inspire young women all over the area to enter in a mostly male dominated sport.

In this episode, we discuss her entry into MMA a passion for fitness, and even discuss a few hyped up fitness myths and truths and their effectiveness as people set forth into the new year.

Hope's next fight is on December 28, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena for Dynasty Combat Sport's Seasons Beatings.

As the current year draws to a close, a sense of optimism builds inside all of us- but only after we take a personal inventory of the year before. We evaluate how we spent our time, what our "purpose" is, and who we spent that time with. Most times, it reinvigorates our sense of curiosity to better understand ourselves and the world around us.

Enter my next guest and FANTASTIC conversation.

Randy Spelling is a former actor and current life coach He is one-third of the triumvirate that hosts the fantastic podcast "Old-ish" (alongside Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green.) A show where age old questions meet new age answers.

Honored to call Randy a friend and have this fantastic conversation!

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Chef Ryan Rondeno has earned his place among the culinary elite, serving as the professional chef for A-list stars such as Will Smith, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon. With an impressive career spanning years of culinary innovation and excellence, Rondeno is celebrated for his ability to transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary dishes.

A familiar face on the culinary scene, Rondeno is also recognized as a celebrity chef on FOX TV. His delectable recipes, inspired by bold flavors and innovative techniques, have captivated audiences nationwide. Fans of his culinary artistry will soon have even more to savor, as Rondeno is preparing to release his highly anticipated cookbook. This new project promises to bring his signature recipes and culinary expertise directly to kitchens everywhere.

www.rondenoculinarydesigns.com
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Suzanna Choffel is an Austin, TX based singer-songwriter who has just recently released her first album in 7 years- "Bird by Bird."

She is known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, and her music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves, and indie-pop eccentricity.

She was a contestant on season 3 of "The Voice" (appearing with the likes of Melanie Martinez and Cassadee Pope,) and also had music featured in the documentary feature - "Catfish."

In this episode, we discuss this trajectory, compare 90's influences, and talk about the vast differences in sharing your art with the world "then" vs "now."

www.suzannachoffel.com
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In this episode (a "Caught on the Mike" first) we rock a double header with a pair of fighters based out of Omaha, NE- representing Skywalker 101 Boxing Academy!

Up first is an MMA Flyweight with a pro record of 6-1. His victories have all come by way of finish, and he's an exciting prospect for ANY major MMA promotion. Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas- We welcome Colton Loud to the show!

In the second half of the episode, we have Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship #1 ranked Welterweight contender, Carlos Trinidad-Snake! He is currently undefeated in the promotion, and is calling for a title shot in the first quarter of 2025!

Eddie Reyes is the founder and former guitarist for the popular American rock group, Taking Back Sunday.
He is a veteran of the hardcore, punk, metal and shoegaze scenes with bands such as: Mind Over Matter, Clockwise (formerly No Thought), The Movielife, Runner Up, and finally Taking Back Sunday. He is currently working on a new project called Dead Hands- but realistically his number one priority these days is: being a dad and family man.

In this episode, I get to catch up with Eddie and gain some life perspectives- where he's been, what he's doing now, and what's to come. We even talk about our mutual love of "the unknown"

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