C.S. Lewis had this wonderful quote that I think perfectly describes my next guest, "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.." Neil Magny is a top ten fighter in the UFC's Welterweight division. He served in the military for seven years, including a deployment in the middle east. We have a great talk about his journey, work ethic, and state of personal re-evaluation and it's easy to understand why so many admire this talented fighter... I also think he should have his own home improvement reality show, and you'll learn why in this episode!

"El Gato" is a stand up comic, actor, and promoter about to make his journey towards Hollywood. Before he makes that ascent from the midwest, he sits down with me and discusses the differences between "Show Business" and "Show Hobby" and we get into the other mechanics that make entertainers successful.

When one city has such a high concentration of combat sports talent, and in an iron sharpens iron world, it is only inevitable that collaboration occurs. The result is one of top 3 worldwide MMA teams, Elevation Fight Team based out of Denver, CO. In this episode I get the pleasure of talking to one of Elevation's coaches and owner of High Altitude Martial Arts: "Donnybrook" Cody Donovan. You may have seen him in the corners of Curtis Blaydes, Alistair Overeem, and recent podcast guests: Zac Pauga and Austin Hubbard. We talk about his journey and the path from gladiator to leader.
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What happens when you already have an interest in the macabre, experience paranormal activity, have a business centered around the supernatural, have a near-death experience, and are an advocate of mental health?? (WOW! thats a mouthful!) You end up being my next guest, the fantastic Shanna Stoker- and if that last name sounds familiar theres a reason, and she can explain it! Enjoy this episode just in time for Halloween!!

Another goodie for Halloween season, and continuing a theme of the paranormal: we've even got a few ghost stories in this episode for you!! Joining me on the show today is the owner and tour guide of Midwest Paranormal History Tours- Jamie Chadd. She talks a little bit about her business, and we discus some of the spooky experiences she's had along the way.... She even does a Johnny Houser impersonation! :-)

"It don't hurt" is the new single from Omaha, Ne based country act- Pony Creek. Their founder and lead singer, Ryan Osbahr, happens to be an old friend of mine. On the day of the video release, Ryan took the time out to talk about his journey from being gifted his first guitar in exchange for making sandwiches —to releasing a brand new album in the coming months.. It's a fun time and a great listen!

Once again we find ourselves in the Halloween season, looking for answers: the truth in the unknown. Haunted locations, ghosts, ufos, aliens, bigfoot, true crime, and conspiracy theories reach a fever pitch this time of year. My next guest is an old friend and a fellow podcaster who’s podcast, Necronomicast, covers all these topics and more. I had a great time chatting about all these things with Brian J. Corey. No better way to kick off this month of Halloween- 2021…

I read this great quote this week:
"Someone out there is discussing the "old you" because they don't have access to who you are now..." It seemed fitting for some additional word vomit ;-) and a reflection of this past year of podcasting. I appreciate all of your support and this episode is all about you.

Could you imagine pursuing a criminal justice degree while being an athlete- but your college doesn't offer football or wrestling- so you pursue MMA out of boredom? That is the story of my next guest: former LFA champion and current UFC lightweight fighter- Austin "Thud" Hubbard. He's had a one of a kind injury during his fight journey, is an aspiring family man, and has his sights on getting one more in before the end of 2021...

Finn McKenty is an American marketing strategist, music commentator, writer and graphic designer who currently runs the YouTube channel The Punk Rock MBA and is director of marketing at the online education platform URM Academy. We have a great chat about evolving business, leadership, content creation, and share our love of MMA.. (including name dropping our friends with Elevation Fight Team...) A GREAT EPISODE!!!