Cutting Edge with Landon Sturdevant

In this episode, I got the chance to reconnect with Moondrop, a former track star who is now an established rapper in the underground Seattle scene. His charisma, character, confidence and passion speak boldly through his craft, and even more so through how he shows up as a person. In a very powerful way, Moon spreads messages of love, being yourself, and giving back- and through his rise from the pits of mental health turmoil amidst a chaotic 2020, he's come back stronger than ever.

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - The artists/people that inspired Moon to try music out for himself
02:27 - Artists that are currently influential to Moon, both sonically and in persona
04:07 - Moon's family, and how they make him the man and artist he is today
10:00 - A further glimpse into Moon's first endeavor, in the sport of track and field, where he competed at the state level at Shorecrest HS and collegiately at Seattle Pacific University
20:10 - How his mother, who stated that his first major interactions would come from Pharrell, Macklemore, and Ellen Degeneres, has come into fruition eerily similar
25:07 - Where the name Moondrop comes from
27:15 - Moon's favorite things about living in the Pacific Northwest, and his vision of what Seattle can become in the near future
29:48 - The story behind "Loose Change", Moon's biggest track to date, how it came together, how it blew up, and how it met the ears of Pharrell and his creative team at "i am OTHER"
43:00 - The trajectory of Moon's career, as he currently sees it, for the next five years
47:30 - The mental health trials that he experienced in 2020, how he's reached the other side, and how others can gain inner peace as well
1:01:38 - What makes Moondrop cutting edge

How to Follow Moondrop:
Instagram: @moonxdrop
Tik Tok: @moonxdrop
Twitter: @moonxdrop
Go listen to Moondrop on all platforms!

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
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How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]\

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From the perspective of someone who struggles profoundly and is in the process of learning this very thing, in this episode, I reference experiences and growing moments in my own life in this realm, and name a few habits and practices that are helping me slowly escape this trap. If you have burned out before, or are feeling burnt out currently, and need a little boost to come out of this Thanksgiving break a little bit stronger, hopefully this can provide that for you.

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, KD Davis joins me all the way from Denton, TX, to reflect on his life and football career to date. A three-star recruit out of Ennis HS (Ennis, TX) who is now a junior at the University of North Texas, he was a two-time All-Conference USA honorable mention, has led the team in tackles each season since sophomore year, and currently sits atop the Conference USA total tackles list with almost 100 on the season. Aside from being a shining star on the field, Davis is renowned by teammates, coaches, and fans alike for his leadership and motivational energy.

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - KD's origins in the sport of football
01:45 - KD's big takeaways from the sport that he applies to other areas of his life, and how his family makes him a better person and athlete
02:38 - His favorite HS football game at Ennis HS
03:32 - What the recruiting process was like for KD and why he ultimately settled on UNT
04:32 - The mindset shift and difference in commitment between HS and college football
05:01 - Where KD's leadership skills come from
05:48 - The experience and frustrations of getting a false positive COVID test that disqualified him from competition for eight days
06:58 - What it took for him as a player to be a two-time All-Conference USA honorable mention
08:22 - KD Davis's 5-year plan
09:05 - Where people can support his journey
09:30 - What KD believes makes him cutting edge

How to Follow KD Davis:
Instagram: @kdthe1
Twitter: @kddthe1

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, Bailey Bleazard, Logan Knudsen, Jack Goodman, and Nick Caiazzo join me all the way from Bozeman, Montana to discuss their very own Hurdle Podcast, which covers hot topics in professional sports based out of Montana State University, where they each attend school. Despite having recorded their five-day-a-week show in seven different locations, only having a laptop that records in 30min intervals, and sometimes staying up until the early AM to finalize their episodes around their busy schedules, their work ethic, drive, and passion in their content couldn't be clearer, and they are the guys to watch in the coming months

00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Bailey, Logan, Jack, and Nick introduce themselves
04:43 - Why they each chose to go to Montana State University
06:51 - How the conversations during a Thursday Night Football game spurred the idea to record their regular sports discussions and make a podcast out of it
10:13 - The challenges and tribulations they faced in bringing the podcast into fruition and keeping the same energy
13:05 - How the crew continues generating new ideas and maintaining inspiration
19:10 - Their favorite athletes and why they hold a special place in their hearts
25:50 - Their advice to someone who also wants to explore their creativity and passions, but may fear outside opinions, lack of resources, lack of following, etc.
32:26 - Where the crew see Hurdle Podcast going in the long term
35:42 - Where you can support the individual crew members as well as Hurdle Podcast
37:40 - What they each individually believe makes Hurdle Podcast cutting edge

How to Follow the Hurdle Podcast Crew:
Bailey Bleazard: @baileybleazard
Logan Knudsen: @biglk72
Jack Goodman: @jgoodman8728
Nick Caiazzo: (in lieu of an appropriate name lol)

How to Follow Hurdle Podcast:
Instagram: @hrdlpodcast
Available Exclusively on Spotify!

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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Admittedly, I'm no master or expert at goal setting and goal achieving, and nor do I claim to be- however, in the last few months, I've slowly developed some strategies and tools that are projecting much more results than ever in that department. In this episode, I talk personal successes and failures of mine, list some habits that I'm progressively working towards, and provide some insight on what might work for you, or anyone out there with big dreams.

How to Follow Cutting Edge: 
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available On Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant: 
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I flash it back to November of 2020, evaluating where I was at the time, who I was at the time, and what advice I would have given to that version of me, knowing what I know and having experienced what I have now.

People/Content Mentioned:
Admiral William H. McRaven's "Start By Making Your Bed" Speech: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=start+with+making+your+bed+speech&view=detail&mid=532C0FABAC9D66AC7F85532C0FABAC9D66AC7F85&FORM=VIRE
Check Out Brendon Burchard's Podcast "The Brendon Show" and Follow Him on IG @brendonburchard !

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I connected with James Christianson, the singular man behind  NW Ballers, the HS sports media outlet that has over 13k Instagram followers and over 2,000 total YouTube subscribers. Bringing attention to young athletes all throughout Washington and Oregon, he's also contributed film to some of the biggest names in the game, such as Ballislife and Overtime. James guides me along the amazing journey of how it all came together and built up to what it is today.

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - James's early life and amateur athletics career
02:44 - The sport that James felt the most connected to as a kid
07:46 - Lifelong lessons James learned from his sporting endeavors that he applies to his life and career today
13:15 - How his family, particularly his younger sister with Down Syndrome, shaped the hardworking, firm, but also compassionate and empathetic man he is today
22:23 - Where James's unique skillset in the filming/videography department is derived from
25:39 - His start working with Under The Radar and how he branched off into a solo pursuit while also being a single parent and going to work
37:56 - How James maintains his high standard of work with all that he has in his life, and how NW Ballers is truly how he loves to spend his free time
44:32 - Why James believes mainstream recruiting services like NCSA who make bold claims are manipulative and deceptive in their marketing strategies
56:50 - What makes James Christianson cutting edge
59:25 - Outro

How to Follow NW Ballers:
Instagram: @nwballers
Twitter: @NWBallers_
FaceBook: NW Ballers
Football YouTube: NW Ballers Football
Basketball YouTube: NW Ballers Basketball
Donate to NW Ballers: http://linktr.ee/NWBallers

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, Daniel and Max join me all the way from Los Angeles, where the two now live, to break down the incredible, storybook journey that describes their successes to date. In recent months, the manager-artist duo have exponentialized their notoriety, and have tunnel vision for the bright future ahead. 

00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Daniel's origins in music and who he drew inspiration from
03:40 - Max's early life, his various hustles as a child, how he started in social media marketing, and how that evolved into a music niche
18:10 - How Max first met Daniel and how their friendship evolved into a manager-artist relationship
27:10 - How his friendship with Noah, Mosey's older brother, and knowing Mosey from HS when they went to Mountlake Terrace, came full circle and resulted in Daniel signing to CTM
30:15 - Where Daniel's vocal ability comes from
32:45 - Tips from Max on how you can forge relationships and build followings on social media
36:40 - How Daniel's original stage name, Hukspidey, was conceived
39:30 - The mission and background behind Good Day, the management company cofounded by Max and Tristan Weeks
43:50 - How he met his girlfriend, Alex, and what he loves about her and what she contributes to his life
55:40 - What Max and Daniel believe make them cutting edge

How to Follow Daniel Proper-Yates:
Instagram: @danielproperyates
TikTok: @danielproperyates
Search Daniel Proper-Yates on anywhere music is streamed from!!

How to Follow Max Peterson:
Instagram: @maxpeterson___
Management Company Instagram: @thegooddaypage

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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I've had a lot of fun and felt so much purpose in putting out this content in the last couple weeks- but it hasn't come without its share of stress, natural desires of certain outcomes, and above all, mistakes. In this episode, I shed some light on some of the issues I had to maneuver this week, mistakes I made, and how I let go of the image of the Cutting Edge I originally wanted, for the sake of producing the Cutting Edge that's needed.

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Berg, who generously took some time away from his packed schedule as a student, athlete and influencer to discuss how he built his dream life, and how you can, too. A true Swiss Army knife of a life well-lived, Nate has represented the US National Youth Soccer Team, created a clothing brand, amassed nearly 400k followers on TikToks, and shot countless films and photos for weddings, music videos, sporting events, parties, and more.

00:00 - Intro
1:10 - His adoption from Uganda at age seven, and  what the transition was like coming to America
3:35 - When Nate started playing soccer, and when/why he decided to hone his talent
5:04 - The lessons he gained from soccer that he applies to the rest of his life
5:55 - The process in his college commitment, and how Wheaton College won him over
8:09 - The origin story behind his clothing brand, Dreamwear, which became a hit within Whatcom County
11:16 - The shaping experience that made Nate realize how precious life is, and how there's no time to not do what you love
13:26 - The challenges and doubts Nate faced on the way to building a following, an impact, and being himself
18:30 - How starting TikTok as a joke between his friends turned into a 400k following in about 6 months, and his favorite and least favorite parts of the platform
20:58 - Nate's secrets to networking, building connections, and forging relationships as an expert networker
22:42 - Nate's advice to aspiring content creators/influencers that are crippled by self-consciousness and self-doubt
25:07 - Nate's vision for the upcoming 5-10 years, and where he sees himself in the long-term
26:40 - Who Nate believes has been the biggest supporter throughout his life
28:42 - What Nate believes makes him cutting edge (bonus: Nate asks me something, too!)
 
How to Follow Nathan Berg:
Instagram: @nathanbergg
Visuals Instagram: @nathanbergvisuals
Snapchat: @nathanbergg
TikTok: @nathanbergg

How to Follow Cutting Edge:
Instagram: @cuttingedgeig
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music!

How to Follow Landon Sturdevant:
Instagram: @landon_sturdevant
Snapchat: @ltsturdevant21
Email: [email protected]

Thanks Again For Listening, I'll See You On The Next One!