Two generations of business leaders talk faith, fear, and what it takes to rebuild America.In this rebrand debut episode of Fireside America, host Ryan Robbins and co-host Mark Montenero— CEO of AutoLand in Springfield, NJ — sit down for an unfiltered, old-school-meets-new-school conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, leadership, risk, and the values that built America.Ryan and Mark dive deep into the mindset behind growth — from sales to service, fear to faith, and business to community. They tackle tough topics: why America’s gone soft, how politics are dividing families, why mentorship matters more than management, and why tough love leadership is the cure this country needs.From personal stories about failure and risk to Mark’s decades of experience leading over 270 employees, this episode brings raw insight into what it takes to build something that lasts — not just in business, but in life.If you’re an entrepreneur, a salesperson, or just someone trying to level up and give back — this one’s for you.⏱ Timestamps:00:00:00 — Welcome to Fireside America00:03:29 — How Ryan and Mark met and decided to launch the show00:06:38 — What leadership really means in 202500:09:45 — “People know when you give a sh*t” — authenticity in sales00:17:13 — Politics, business, and the state of American conversation00:19:19 — Are families being torn apart by politics?00:20:00 — Faith, common sense, and believing in the “big guy upstairs”00:26:19 — Why young people need to fail — and how to handle rejection00:27:44 — The 20% rule — and why hard work always wins00:32:04 — How to reflect, pivot, and level up after failure00:33:00 — Supporting local businesses and community growth00:50:00 — The debate: Tough love vs. empathy in leadership01:00:05 — Fear, anxiety, and how to find purpose through struggle01:03:41 — Faith, giving back, and leading with heart01:06:01 — Open dialogue, cancel culture, and free speech in America01:09:57 — Old-school marketing vs. new-school media01:12:39 — The future of Fireside America🤝 Connect:Ryan Robbins: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/Mark Montanaro: https://www.instagram.com/monte_1980/Fireside America: https://www.instagram.com/firesideamerica/AutoLand: https://www.1800autoland.comPatriot Payments: https://patriotspayments.com/🔖 Tags:#FiresideAmerica #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Faith #Politics #Mentorship #AmericanDream #Freedom #SmallBusiness #Philanthropy #WorkEthic #Community #ToughLove #BusinessPodcast #Sales #RyanRobbins #MarkMontanaro

In this powerful episode of Fireside America, we sit down with Dr. Joe Martelli, the founder of Revive Chiropractic in Point Pleasant, NJ — a man who walked away from healthcare, pivoted to solar sales, and then returned to his true calling after a traumatic birth injury changed the course of his family’s life.Joe opens up about leaving a successful sports medicine practice to focus on fatherhood, and how witnessing his son’s recovery inspired him to create a new kind of chiropractic care. He shares the raw truth about starting over, dealing with financial risk, and launching a practice that now serves kids, pregnant women, and families through a groundbreaking unlimited membership model, no insurance needed.From pediatric neurology to small business marketing, trauma healing to community building — this conversation is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, parenting, and purpose-driven leadership.Whether you’re a chiropractor, parent, or builder of any kind — this episode will hit you where it matters most.Timestamps:1. 00:05:16 — Why did he name it “Revive”?2. 00:07:39 — Why would a doctor walk away from his career for solar sales?3. 00:08:45 — How did becoming a dad change everything for Joe?4. 00:13:01 — What childhood trauma drove him to build a better future?5. 00:33:36 — What really happened to his son at birth?6. 00:36:12 — What did his wife say that launched the entire business?7. 01:01:13 — What’s the “Cairo Club” — and how can you get unlimited care?8. 00:44:01 — What marketing moves actually work for a local business?9. 00:51:55 — Why is social media a non-negotiable for young entrepreneurs?10. 01:04:02 — What’s next for Revive and the Martelli family mission?Socials:Ryan : https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/Dr. Joe: https://www.instagram.com/revivehealthandwellnessnj/Revive Website: https://revivehealthandwellnessnj.com#america #smallbusiness #chiropractic

They called it an insurrection. We call it a stand for liberty.In this raw and powerful episode, Scott shares his emotional, unfiltered story—from solitary confinement to saving lives at the Capitol. What really happened on January 6th? Was it chaos, or was it a patriotic stand against lies, lockdowns, and lost liberties?This isn’t about violence. This is about standing for what’s right when the government silences its own. This is about being American.✅ Fighting for the Constitution✅ Standing up against lockdown tyranny✅ Exposing media lies and political corruption✅ Real stories the mainstream won’t tellIf you believe in truth, justice, and freedom—this is a story you need to hear.⏱️ Timestamp Breakdown:[00:00–01:00]Scott recounts solitary confinement and imprisonment alongside violent criminals for his role on January 6th.[01:54–02:26]Host frames Scott’s story as one of strength and resilience—not just about Jan 6, but a life of fighting through adversity.[05:48–06:28]Scott explains how the rally began with love and unity—people demanding truth after a suspicious election.[07:37–08:40]Gym shutdowns vs. liquor stores staying open—Scott’s early protest against lockdown hypocrisy.[09:12–09:43]Host calls him a patriot—highlighting love for country and frustration with government overreach.[14:13–15:25]Shadowbanning, censorship, and the battle for truth: “We’re still being silenced.”[19:01–20:22]The truth behind the obstruction charges—how outdated laws were twisted to prosecute patriots.[26:04–27:23]Brainwashing, propaganda, and being a free thinker in a media-controlled society.[31:19–32:05]Scott says he saved Capitol officers from Antifa attackers—backed by unseen video.[35:10–36:46]Tear gas, flashbangs, and being shot 30 times while trying to protect unarmed protestors.[39:10–40:30]Describes witnessing a superior officer brutalizing civilians—considers using force to stop it.[42:18–43:07]Picks up a baton while handing out water—FBI edits this moment into a violent altercation.[49:25–50:28]Scott reflects on being inside the Capitol for just 8 minutes—and why he regrets going in.[56:00–57:06]Calls the death of Ashli Babbitt an “execution” and questions media silence on it.[01:00:04–01:01:24]Trump was hunted in term one—now he’s the hunter. Why accountability matters.[01:02:16–01:03:09]Why Trump still earns his loyalty: “He gave up everything for the love of his country.”

Former MMA fighter turned political disruptor Steve Orosco joins the show to talk flipping blue cities, taking on corrupt mayors, defunding the police fallout, Trump vs Biden 2024, sanctuary city chaos, and how fighting in Australia prepped him for the campaign trail & More • 💥 Running for Mayor of New Haven as a Republican in a Democrat stronghold • 🧠 Why wrestling creates winners (and woke culture doesn’t) • 🥊 Fighting pro MMA, losing in Australia, and the ego that cost him a KO • 🧼 Cleaning up cities filled with fentanyl, crime, and lazy public servants • 🛑 The dark side of unions, fake empathy, and empty policies • ⚖️ Black America before vs. after the Civil Rights Movement • 🇺🇸 Why sanctuary cities are destroying the country from the inside • 💡 The truth about voter turnout, school funding lies & how rigged the system really is • 🏆 His mission to become the first to flip a blue city red—and spark a national fire • 🧩 Connecting faith, fight culture, and political grit • 🔥 Why most politicians are soft—and what it’ll take to rebuild AmericaTimestamps00:00 – Who is Steve Orosco, and how did HasMedia bring him to Fireside?01:34 – What drives a man to fast every day and eat just one meal?02:18 – How did a stock market game in high school change Steve’s entire life?03:45 – What was it really like working on Wall Street—and why did he walk away?05:00 – Why does Steve believe every kid should wrestle (and liberals should’ve too)?07:49 – Are participation trophies quietly destroying American grit?09:45 – What makes wrestling the most brutally honest teacher of failure?11:00 – How did Steve’s mom go from struggling single parent to Yale graduate?14:37 – Why did Steve leave California after building a life there?16:00 – What’s the one feeling Steve says you can’t replicate outside the cage?19:12 – How did ego cost him his last pro fight in Australia?22:50 – What inspired Steve to start a black-tie MMA event—and did it work?27:50 – How did he get Mel Gibson, Steven Seagal, and ESPN to show up?30:00 – What really goes wrong behind the scenes of a luxury fight night?33:12 – Why do most influencers make terrible business partners?35:00 – How did a random gym collab turn into a 250,000 sq ft sportsplex project?39:46 – Why is Steve running for mayor of New Haven—and what’s at stake?42:30 – What’s broken in the public school system, and who’s really to blame?45:25 – How are open borders, fentanyl, and local crime all connected?50:00 – Is New Haven being neglected on purpose? Steve says yes.52:25 – Why empathy can be toxic—and what tough love really looks like in politics55:10 – What’s Steve’s boldest take on the Civil Rights Movement and black America?59:00 – Why does he believe school choice could flip cities like New Haven?1:04:35 – How does he plan to become the first to flip a blue city red?Fireside America is built for disruptors. Every episode we turn around to help the next man or woman in line. Real stories. Real action. No fluff.🎙️ Hosted by Ryan Robbins📍 Filmed at the largest outdoor podcast set in America🔗 Watch | Listen | Subscribe📲 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/#SteveOrosco #NewHavenMayor #FiresideAmerica #WrestlingMindset #FentanylCrisis #Trump2024 #EndWokePolitics #FlipBlueCitiesRed #CombatSports #PublicSectorFraud #SanctuaryCityTruths #StopTheRot #AmericaFirst

In Episode 120 of Fireside America, host Ryan Robbins sits down with Kurt, a father, husband, sommelier, and boutique wine shop owner, to unpack a life built on faith, integrity, adoption, and entrepreneurship. This isn’t just a story about starting a small business — it’s about breaking the mold, finding your identity, and turning your values into a legacy.

Adopted as a child, Kurt grew up with a deep appreciation for family and a quiet drive to make those around him proud. That same spirit would guide him decades later as he left his high-paying corporate job at Kraft and Cadbury to pursue a completely different dream: owning a small, organic wine shop in Demarest, New Jersey — one rooted in connection, storytelling, and trust.

But Kurt’s journey is anything but typical. Alongside his wife, he chose to adopt a Black daughter through the U.S. foster system, expanding not just his family but also his perspective. In a world obsessed with labeling and division, Kurt’s story is a breath of fresh air — a man who doesn’t see color as a barrier, but as part of the beauty of humanity.

Ryan and Kurt explore what it means to be a white parent raising a Black daughter, the tension between public perception and private truth, and why love, not blood, defines a real family. They also talk about men’s mental load, late-career pivots, and how faith, struggle, and wine all carry the same spiritual lessons — that complexity comes from adversity, and the richest vintages are born from the harshest soil.

Whether you’re a parent, a wine lover, a small business owner, or someone looking to find deeper meaning in your life, this episode will challenge you to think bigger, love harder, and live more authentically.

Timestamps

0:00 – Kurt’s Fireside Debut & Cheers to Connection

2:00 – Growing Up Adopted in Wayne, NJ

4:45 – Climbing the Gym Rope & Craving Respect

7:50 – Discovering the Need to Be Liked — and Letting It Go

11:30 – Why Adoption Made Him Want to Be a Great Father

14:00 – Corporate America to Cabernet: Leaving Kraft for Wine

17:25 – Going All-In: Sommelier School in His Late 40s

21:40 – The Wine Shop is Born: Demarest, NJ and Organic Only

26:00 – Why His Daughter’s Adoption Story is Proof of God’s Plan

30:10 – Faith, Fatherhood, and Being a White Parent to a Black Daughter

35:00 – What Wine Teaches Us About Struggle, Soil, and Storytelling

40:30 – What Real Business Integrity Looks Like

45:20 – Final Thoughts on Passion, Pressure & the Power of Family

In this episode of Fireside America, Ryan Robbins sits down with Pat Miller — a powerhouse in commercial construction, Amazon bestselling author, and widow-turned-entrepreneur — to tell the raw and powerful story behind her rise in a male-dominated industry.

Pat shares how she went from building some of the most well-known landmarks in Brick Township, NJ, alongside her late husband Ray, to facing a devastating personal loss, financial ruin, and a corrupt insurance battle — and still managing to rebuild her business bigger than ever. With sharp wit and unfiltered honesty, Pat discusses union politics, what it’s like being a woman on job sites, and how the trauma of her childhood gave her the resilience to carry on.

This episode covers:

• What it’s like to lose a spouse and run the business alone

• The harsh truth about insurance companies and widow benefits

• Rebuilding multi-million dollar contracts from the ground up

• Being a woman in commercial construction

• How trauma from childhood can shape your grit as an adult

• Integrity, reputation, and hard-earned trust in business

• Stories from the job site — from cat porn to lawsuits

• Mentorship for women and why more young girls need to consider the trades

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, widow, or young woman breaking into male-dominated industries, this episode will remind you that life may knock you down — but you can always build back stronger.

Timestamps

0:00 – The Toughness You Can’t Teach: Pat’s Early Life & Values

5:15 – Growing Up in Old Bridge, Keg Parties & High Honors

10:45 – Losing Her Husband & Carrying the Business Alone

14:20 – Building Brick Township: Krispy Kreme, Best Buy & Home Depot

18:30 – $186 Widow’s Benefit: What Unions Don’t Tell You

22:00 – Lawsuit Nightmare: When Insurance Won’t Defend You

26:40 – Starting with $100 and a Layoff Check

31:05 – Raising Two Boys, Running a Company & Reinvesting in Tools

35:10 – Being a Woman on Construction Sites: Proving Them Wrong

42:20 – Mentorship, Vocational School Visits & Calling for More Tradeswomen

48:00 – Life After Loss: Grief, Gratitude, and The Filing Cabinet Mentality

55:00 – Final Wisdom on Integrity, Self-Awareness & Owning Who You Are

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In this powerful episode of Fireside America, host Ryan Robbins sits down with Dr. Mike, a former hospital physician turned health entrepreneur, to expose what’s really going on behind the scenes in American medicine. From testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to vaccines, COVID hospital protocols, and why traditional healthcare is failing patients, Dr. Mike offers unfiltered insight based on real experience — not big pharma scripts.You’ll hear why Dr. Mike walked away from hospital medicine during the pandemic, how hormone imbalances are impacting both men and women, and why TRT is far more than a bodybuilder’s shortcut — it’s a lifeline for those battling fatigue, low libido, brain fog, and aging. Plus, we cover obesity, Ozempic, insulin resistance, and how Dr. Mike is disrupting the wellness space with his hormone-focused franchise model and AI-powered gym.If you’re interested in testosterone therapy, menopause solutions, natural medicine, vaccine controversy, COVID fallout, or functional health — this is an episode you can’t miss.Timestamps 1. 00:00 – Can women go on TRT? 2. 00:53 – Dr. Mike’s unfiltered thoughts on testosterone for everyone 3. 02:05 – Childhood & medical journey from Long Island to Jersey 4. 04:34 – Failing out of college to finishing med school 5. 07:01 – Working in hospitals vs. starting his own clinic 6. 09:45 – COVID truth: What Dr. Mike saw in the ICU 7. 13:00 – Thoughts on mRNA vaccines & what doctors couldn’t say 8. 17:52 – The moment Dr. Mike said: “I’m out. I’m opening my own” 9. 23:00 – Why hormone replacement therapy can change your life 10. 27:15 – TRT myths vs. facts: Cancer, blood pressure, and heart risks 11. 32:01 – Why traditional health care won’t change 12. 44:45 – Launching a gym & hormone franchiseSocials:Ryan Robbins : https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/Dr. Mike Ellis:https://www.instagram.com/dr.mike_do/https://www.instagram.com/nulift_fitness/https://www.instagram.com/keepglowingmedicalspa/Websites:keepglowingmedicalspa.comnuliftfitness.com

In this gripping episode of Fireside America, Ryan Robbins sits down with insurance industry renegade Rick J. Lindsey, the CEO of XINSURANCE and Prime Insurance Company, to expose the hard truth about how America’s insurance system is failing its policyholders. With over four decades in the industry, Rick unpacks what makes him one of the most disruptive and effective figures in high-risk insurance today.

From helicopter ski guides and truckers to high-net-worth homeowners and celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Rick Lindsey has built his career around saying yes to clients the big-box insurance carriers walk away from. He doesn’t just issue policies—he partners with his insureds and goes to war with them when the legal system comes knocking.

In this raw and no-nonsense conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why most home, auto, and commercial policies are “cans of corn”—mass-produced, one-size-fits-all products that collapse when you file a serious claim

• Why traditional insurance companies hide behind fine print, deductibles, and third-party adjusters

• How Rick uses real risk-sharing to align with clients—and why XINSURANCE will fight in court when others fold

• The truth behind multi-million-dollar claims, personal guarantees, and the internal dysfunction of most carriers

• What it takes to build a $500M insurance company from scratch

• Why deductibles are outdated and dangerous for business owners, athletes, entertainers, and real estate investors alike

• How the legal system weaponizes weak insurance policies against entrepreneurs—and how to defend yourself

• Why buyers need to stop shopping on price and start asking: “Will this partner show up on my worst day?”

Rick also shares behind-the-scenes stories of going to the Supreme Court, refusing to settle frivolous lawsuits, and how he handles over $30 million in active litigation. This episode is a must-watch for business owners, risk managers, and anyone who wants to protect their assets, reputation, and future.

If you’re searching for custom liability insurance, personal risk management, alternative business insurance, or insight from a real insurance CEO—this episode is packed with real-world takeaways.

👉 Learn why XINSURANCE isn’t just another policy—it’s a partnership built for when shit hits the fan.

Timestamps:

Entrepreneur & designer Lauren Farrell built a spirits label no one can ignore—Jooicy Tits Vodka—and funnels a portion of every bottle toward breast‑cancer support. In Episode 116, she sits down with Ryan to unpack naming a brand that pops, bootstrapping distribution, battling industry “mafias,” and why failure is the fastest teacher.Lauren’s business spark began in college when a single shot of Fireball made her blurt out, “They need the opposite—Juicy Tits!” Eight years (and countless requests for merch) later she turned the joke into a registered trademark, a patent‑pending bottle design, and a cause‑driven vodka that donates to Move Over Breast Cancer and Mary’s Place by the Sea. She explains how growing up with supportive parents and grandparents—and five childhood leg surgeries that landed her in Children’s Specialized Hospital—shaped her resilience and marketing flair.But grabbing attention is only step one. Lauren details creating her own New Jersey distribution company to stay nimble, the realities of dealing with big‑box liquor distributors, guerrilla tactics like branded bar mats and local billboards (minus the word “tits!”), and why every consumer who asks for her product helps crack new accounts. The conversation is packed with actionable advice on raising seed money, chunking giant goals into daily baby steps, and keeping brand values—kindness, patriotism, and fun—front and center.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Fireball shot → “Jooicy Tits” name05:00 – Childhood surgeries & Children’s Specialized Hospital10:00 – From joke to trademark: 8‑year validation loop14:00 – Parents’ seed investment & first 3,024‑bottle run18:00 – Fear vs. growth for founders23:00 – Breast‑cancer partnerships & giving back27:00 – Fighting distributor “mafias” + DIY distribution30:00 – Marketing tactics: bar mats, billboards, tastings32:00 – The last “Greatest Generation” & American pride35:00 – Advice: fail fast, act now, nurture kids’ creativityTry the Vodka, Support the Cause– Ask for Juicy Tits Vodka at your local liquor store or order direct‑to‑door in 47 states at juicytitsvodka.com.Party for a Purpose– Learn how Move Over Breast Cancer and Mary’s Place by the Sea empower women in treatment—and donate if you can.Subscribe to Fireside America– Hit that subscribe button for more raw founder stories and share this episode with the boldest marketer you know.Socials:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/https://www.instagram.com/jooicytitsvodka/

In Episode 115, Ryan Robbins welcomes Gabby Brehm and Carly Decker, two determined young women who overcame life-altering neurological injuries as teens. Gabby collapsed at a middle-school track practice and awoke to discover a ruptured brain aneurysm, while Carly’s unexplained numbness progressed into a rare spinal cord issue triggered by a B12 deficiency. Both share how they worked tirelessly at Children’s Specialized Hospital to regain mobility and independence—proof that with the right care, community, and unshakable resolve, you can transform any setback into possibility.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thirteen-year-old Gabby was a top athlete, thrilled to be running track and excelling in travel soccer—until her left side suddenly went numb on the field. In a matter of hours, an arterial venous malformation (AVM) in her brain revealed itself, forcing emergency surgery. Across the state, 19-year-old Carly was preparing for her sophomore year of college when a hidden B12 deficiency and exposure to volcanic springs led to a non-traumatic spinal cord injury. Doctors struggled to find answers as Carly gradually lost sensation from her waist down.Their paths converged at Children’s Specialized Hospital, where both young women encountered a vibrant culture of hope, cutting-edge therapies, and unwavering staff support that helped them walk and dream again. Now, as champion ambassadors for the hospital, Gabby and Carly continue to share their journeys—showing that with sheer perseverance and a network of caring professionals, anyone can overcome the impossible. This conversation will motivate you to see challenges in a new light and remind you that one day, you too can pay it forward.

Time Stamps

00:00 – Introductions & Background

05:00 – Gabby’s Brain Aneurysm at 13

10:00 – Carly’s Mysterious Numbness & Diagnosis

15:00 – Emergency Surgeries & Hospital Stays

20:00 – Arriving at Children’s Specialized Hospital

30:00 – Physical & Occupational Therapy Stories

35:00 – Transitioning Home, Overcoming Setbacks

40:00 – Moving Forward: Ambassadorship & Careers

45:00 – Advice for Others Facing Major Life Changes

50:00 – Final Reflections & Gratitude

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