FinalVibe Podcast

Episode 22 is unique in that we interview one of the original 20 people to commit to the FinalVibe lifestyle through official membership - William Bradley, a 19 year-old dietetics student at the University of Missouri.

In this chat, we hear all about William’s atypical experience shadowing medical professionals in high school, his passion for pursuing a career in dietetics at Mizzou, and how he plans to start crafting his own FinalVibe before he can even legally throw back a shot of Glenfiddich.

For those who might be interested, we also talk to William about what college life has been in the midst of a pandemic that sent him home halfway through his freshman year. What challenges has he faced? How has learning at the university level changed? And deeper yet, has this virus exposed our undeniable need for human interaction and community? You'll find out once you tune in.

And, of course, in our lighter portion toward the end, we explore William’s strange aversion to chocolate, his goals to start a fitness-based YouTube channel and compete in a men’s physique show, and why he dressed up as a unicorn princess for Halloween 2020.

Last but not least, William smashes a hefty 220 grams of protein per day. How’s that for a FinalVibe podcast record?

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Much like episode 19, episode 21 holds a soft spot in our hearts in that we sat down with Andrew’s wife Alexa to talk about legacy across dance, family, and - of course - marriage.

From grandmother to mother to daughter, the art of technical dance was destined for Alexa’s bloodstream essentially before her life ever began. As a little girl deeply rooted in Mizzou tradition, she fondly speaks of knowing from a young age that she “wanted to be one of those girls” - an affectionate reference to the sparkly Golden Girls dance squad that has been dazzling the University of Missouri football experience for more than 50 years now. As it turns out, dance is a powerful way to leave a meaningful legacy when shared with the people you love.

In addition to dance talk, we touch on the topics of family, the memory of her Grandma Shirley, how important it is to be present and supportive in the lives of those you care for, and how legacy after marriage becomes a lot more about selflessness and a lot less about individual ambition.

And, on a fun lighter note, we finally hear the wild and unlikely story behind how Andrew and Alexa met, which is chock-full of social media embarrassment, Ryan Gosling memes, and a perfectly timed glass of wine from Les Bourgeois in Rocheport, Missouri. You’ll also be surprised to find out that Alexa tries to pack in an impressive 90+ grams of protein per day to support her own dance, strength, and performance goals - a question we now ask every FinalVibe Podcast guest.

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In episode 20, we chat with Brad Newkirk, owner of B&B Bagel, who actually jokingly refers to himself as Bagel Man given the thousands (and perhaps over a million) made-from-scratch bagels he has served over the last twenty years.

Alongside a hearty discussion over the magic behind the success of the bagels themselves, we were able to touch on a handful of meaningful topics we think you’ll find encouraging in terms of your own pursuit of legacy.

To give you an abbreviated list, you’ll hear banter about:

• Brad’s love for daily interaction with people and how that fuels his passion to exceed expectations• his perspective on standards and how high they should be• the pursuit of perfection each and every day• the importance of showing up on time and a good work ethic• the value of family and being a good man above all else

On a lighter note, we found out that Brad enjoys running most without headphones - a countercultural approach to consuming all the podcast noise we can in 2020. Another fun thing we he said? Don’t be afraid to ask the prettiest girl in the room to dance.

If that’s not legacy, we don’t know what is.

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In today’s episode we welcome Kevin’s wife, Jacqueline Reape to the podcast! By day Jacqueline works at VU Realty in Columbia, Missouri, but the story of her inner person is much deeper than any nine-to-five could ever meaningfully define.

In fact, Jacqueline is a hobbyist, which means if there’s a hobby out there, she’s probably tried it. One of her most well-known hobbies? Scrapbooking, actually, which leads us into an interesting discussion surrounding the way we document history. Is history being skewed by what people choose to highlight on social media? Will digital mediums like social media prove to be a reliable way to document our lives long-term? And better yet, is there a certain sentimental power in knowing that our own hands and the hands of our loved ones were the hands that places the photos between the pages of our most meaningful scrapbooks?

We also dive into conversation about what legacy can look like in leadership, the therapeutic benefits of exercise and letting movement fuel your vivacity, and when it’s important to prioritize friendship over productivity.

Next, we dig into their marriage and the legacies they both hope to leave behind when - as we like to say - it’s all said and done. And let us tell you, folks, this is the soil where all the choice gems were sleeping peacefully. The topics we discuss include:

• the importance of assuming positive intent in your loved ones

• their longstanding commitment to never bicker about the small things

• making your spouse’s dreams your own dreams

• their desire to be remembered as a couple that loved people well in the company of good food and drink

• their hopes for the next 30 years to be “more of the same”

And finally, we think you’ll be most moved by Jacqueline’s hopes to be remembered as the friend who was there - the present one - in both the moments of celebration and difficulty. Maybe legacy is more simple than we thought?

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Hosts: Kevin Reape (@kevinreape) and Andrew White (@aweswhiteGH)

In this solo episode, we talk to you about what’s new and upcoming behind the scenes at FinalVibe, Kevin’s 100-mile cycling extravaganza, and the fact that we’re both settling into the YouTube game.

We also touch on a few listener questions and discuss the biggest lessons FinalVibe has already taught us both.

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Living the FinalVibe lifestyle isn’t all about the pursuit of big fame and Maseratis. In fact, sometimes it can be as simple as talking meaningfully with the people you’ve known and loved your entire life, which is exactly what Kevin was able to do in this down-to-earth episode with Jan “G-ma Jan” Kempker - his beloved grandmother.

Jan is 75, which means she’s seen life evolve through the ’60’s and ’70’s all the way through present day 2020. And guess what? We decided to take advantage of that sort of perspective and wisdom.

In this episode, we touch on how dating has changed, the importance of following your dream even when it seems impossible, the dangers of social media, and whether or not the United States will be able to reunite itself after one of the most tumultuous political years in recent history.

On the lighter side, we also discuss whether or not men should wear leggings, Jan’s occasional craving for White Castle, and the fact that George Clooney is one the best looking guys in Hollywood history.

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In episode 16, we interview Martez Manuel, Nate Peat, Angie Azzanni, and Travis Craig - alumni dynamic duo and co-directors of COR in Columbia, Missouri - in epic legacy fashion.

Martez Manuel and Nate Peat both play Division 1 football respectively at the University of Missouri and Stanford, but - as you’ll soon find in this episode - that’s only the most recent chapter of their wildly inspiring story that started when they met each other back in middle school. United through football, friendship, and the bond they developed through COR and YoungLife, Martez and Nate set out with purpose to live out the dreams they knew they were capable of achieving - even when the cards seemed to be stacked against them.

From midnight study sessions locked in their rooms to staying late after practice to run extra drills when their teammates had gone home, these guys cultivate motivation, discipline, and drive in ways some adults never discover. Now, you can catch Martez on the SEC Network while Nate makes his presence known as an offensive threat in the Pac-12.

That being said, we highly recommend this episode for anyone who has ever felt like the underdog. Why? Because Martez and Nate have both proven that success and self-improvement are attainable for those who put in the work and reject the excuses. In fact, there’s roughly a 100% chance you leave this podcast feeling inspired to pursue a meaningful legacy in your own life starting today.

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Episode 15 welcomes female fighter Jessica Evans to the FinalVibe platform, and this just might be one of our most powerful episodes to date.

As a victim of physical abuse in a relationship when she was 19, Jessica turned to boxing gloves and mitts in the name of self-defense with something big to prove to herself and the world around her. But that introductory story just scratches the surface of the depths of conversation we dive into throughout this episode.

Beyond that, we discuss her spirited decision to leave the US for a less traditional educational experience in Sydney, Australia, how she learned humility through being the “sixth man” in media production, and how she eventually wound up in Los Angeles in "La La Land-fashion" chasing some of her wildest dreams yet.

And, did we mention the David Goggins vibes? If there’s any bit of your inner clock that tick ticks on talk of motivation and discipline, Jessica is your gal. From her beliefs in the power of preparation all the way to her desire to be remembered as one who encourages those around her to become limitless in their ambitions, her episode really covers it all in terms of legacy and what it means to live a life well-lived.

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You know what time it is, people. It’s time for another solo episode with Kevin and Andrew, which means updates on Kevin’s 100-mile cycling endeavor, Andrew’s aim to build his co-owned fitness business to full-time work status, and a bit of banter about whether or not it’s possible to eat 30 Chick-fil-A cookies in one day.

This week we also feature a brief Q&A section from our growing social media following, so you’ll want to be sure to tune in for that and look out for future opportunities for your own questions to be featured on the podcast. And yes, we will read your name out loud if you lob us a question worth launching over the left field fence.

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In this episode, we talk to Cayla Timberlake - head coach of the adored Mizzou Golden Girls, who actually recently became a first-time mother to her precious daughter Sophia in May of this year. As you might expect, we take you through a behind-the-scenes look of exactly what it’s like to be a modern-day Golden Girl and how all of the traditions surrounding their white boots and gold sequins began over 50 years ago, but we promise you this episode is packed with so much more.

And before you ask, yes, we made time to her about the diet and exercise routines that keep her squad in peak athletic shape all year round.

On an even deeper level, we were moved to learn that Cayla’s long-term hopes for her legacy as just the third head coach at Mizzou of all-time are rooted in her passion for being remembered as a mentor and "second mother" first - not just a dance coach. As Cayla puts it, everyone enjoys the reward of a trophy in the moment, but how you treat people in the long-run is what matters most. To her, that’s legacy, and we couldn’t agree more.

We also encourage you to hang around for the last bit of the episode once we dive into the lighter side of things. We banter about whether or not The Notebook is cliche, Cayla’s choice entrees at her favorite Columbia eateries, and the reality that apparently everyone loves mac and cheese.

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