Contagion Effect

Today we launched our first official live stream of the show.  Remember, this is only the beginning.  We have  more tools we are working on to create an even better experience for everyone.

With that, want to introduce our guest today James Marzano.  Coach, as we like to refer to him is a father, veteran, coach, and mentor among other things.  We were able to learn about his upbringing, what drove him to join the Navy.  Where he took his family after his time in the service and the journey to where he is now.  Make sure to watch this, or listen when we launch the podcast later this week.  Check out the YouTube stream at https://youtu.be/ZsJJz-TW__E.

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Erik Vaillette joined us for a quick intro and conversation around the work he is doing for the 2nd Annual Frenchys Truck Jamboree.  Check out the events Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839396299561471/about
If you want t be part of the event go to their website: https://hammerlanemafia.com/


We also spoke to our new online store, your one stop shop for everything Contagion Effect at https://contagioneffectshow.com.

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We kicked off todays show speaking to some of the new technology we are starting to incorporate in to our show.  Looking at moving to live video along with our recorder normal podcast show.  Keep watching for these new upgrades.  We also spoke to some exciting news with guests we are looking at for the future.  We finished with our drinks of the day.  Eric enjoyed a nice Russian River Brewing Company STS Pils.  While Mike shared the 2017 La Manella Rosso Di Montalcino wine he was drinking.

We also spoke to our new online store, your one stop shop for everything Contagion Effect at https://contagioneffectshow.com.

Our guest today was Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse.  So many great stories, you really need to listen.  Not your normal interview, which is what we pride ourselves in.  Learned some great info about the Sheriff.

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Eric and Mike started the show talking about some of the happenings the last week. 

We moved on to discuss Social Media a bit and the impacts and frustrations.  Our biggest ask is for everyone that listens to share and continue to support as it is appreciated. we usually post our link to our BuzzSprout page and that has links to all of our Social Media.  We are really looking for people to subscribe to our YouTube page so that we can look at doing bigger things there.  Also, through our BuzzSprout player, you can like to Donate if you feel like doing so.  Anything and everything is appreciated.

Our guest today is Tyler May otherwise known as zCofuzionzz on Twitch.  Enjoyed learning about his journey in to college and how he evolved.  Graduating and getting his Masters Degree in Business with an emphasis on Sports Management. His move in to streaming playing Call of Duty.  Him joining the Sacramento Uprising and what it means for him.  
Here is the link to his twitch page: https://www.twitch.tv/zconfuzionzz

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Kicked off the show today following up with Eric on his Covid experience and that he is back at work.  Mike spoke to his new grandson Jaxson arriving on Saturday January 8, 2022.  Shared the experience they had, specifically with his daughter in law testing positive for Covid prior to her delivery.  We were both amazed how mom was positive and baby Jaxson came out negative.

Thanked our Sponsor Tamara Pulido NMLS #1655776 who you can email or call her at (209)204-3795 or [email protected].  For all your Home Loan needs in California.


Our guest for the day was Nino Gray, a son, a father, Army Veteran, Community Relations Manager for the Seattle Seahawks.  Started our conversation with how Eric and Mike met Nino, at Hughson Youth Football practice. We walked through his military career and why he joined, where he was stationed and his successes.  Nino took us through his accident while serving and how that molded him as a manand mentor to other veterans.  Spoke to his move to Seattle and his rise through the ranks of the Seahawks organization.  Nino explained what he does as the Community Relations manager and how he is the liaison between the military / veteran community and the team.  Through his hard work and doing things differently, the organization nominated him for NFL's Salute to service Award.


Check out his story on the NFL's Salute to service website:
https://www.nfl.com/causes/salute/nominees/2021/seahawks

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Eric and Mike kicked it off talking to Eric being positive for Covid and reviewing what he has been dealing with.

We also spoke to some of the famous people that have passed away since New Years eve.  Spoke to the impacts they made on our lives.

Thanked our Sponsor Tamara Pulido NMLS #1655776 who you can email or call her at (209)204-3795 or [email protected].  For all your Home Loan needs in California.

Spoke to our guest Derek Roos the owner of Pizza Factory here in Hughson, Ca. Spent some great time speaking to Derek about life, growing up, living in Hughson, and being a parent.  Shared some unforgettable stories.

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This show was about almost everything.  Just sit back and and enjoy it!  As we get ready for 2022!  Happy New Year everyone!

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Welcome to our Christmas show, which was not very Chritmasy. (is that a word)

Started with our week in review and catching up since the last show.  We were testing out running Instagram Live as we were recording.  We will work out all the technical aspects.

Next, we started with our first two truckers and learning about what brought them to the industry and some of the things they deal with on a daily.

Thanked our Sponsor Tamara Pulido NMLS #1655776 who you can email or call her at (209)204-3795 or [email protected].  For all your Home Loan needs in California.

Moved on to another guest which was a last moment add due to our Instagram Live.  Again, talking about the trucker and dispatch world.

We had some real fun with three truckers who were heading down from Reno as we spoke to them, sharing their great experiences and stories.

We finished with one more driver with great energy to share some of his experiences in the industry.

Thank you to all of the truckers out there keeping our country moving!  

Merry Christmas to everyone out there and from Eric and I, we hope you all enjoy your time with your families!

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On today's show, we started by explaining Eric was on the phone so we were not live from my house.  Eric shared his trip to South Lake Tahoe for work and some of the fun that comes with driving  a Big Rig in the mountains and snow. We also spoke to the Baby Shower we both went to.  Shower was for my oldest sons baby that is soon to come.  Shared some hijinx that we both believe happened.  

Shared our first Sponsor segment with Tamara Pulido NMLS #1655776 feel free to email or call her at (209)204-3795 or [email protected]. For all your Home Loan needs in California.

We finished up by speaking with Jack Griffith a US Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient.  He is also running for Congress in the 10th Congressional District of California.  Spoke to Jack about his military service and some of the adversity he faced.
We ended by speaking to him about his run from Congress. Why he chose to, and what is important to him.

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Contagion Effect has officially launched Episode 1.

Today we started with talking to Eric about his vacation. Where him and his wife went to Southern California.  Eric really loved Brewery X and spoke to the experience and beers.  Also shared some great stories about his time at Disneyland.

Next, we had our first guest and soon to be sponsor Tamara Pulido NMLS #1655776 a Loan Officer with The Finance Group out of Modesto, Ca.  Tamara shared with us some of the things clients have done to cause issues with their home loans.  Also, Tamara took some time to share some great benefits to VA Loans and how they have changed to be a much better product for our Veterans.

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