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Daniel Castro was on the 8th grade team when I first starting coaching while I was in college. He is now a fellow graduate of not only RHP but also Cal State Fullerton. He works in real estate and the stock market. Danny loves all sports and will give them all a chance. He and his wife welcomed their first child this year and shared what the experience was like in a quarantine.

Mike Blinci joins us to discuss his work at BSN Sports in southern California. He also runs a podcast called SoCal Coaches Talk and umpires college baseball. Mike is a contributor to the Black & Blue Umpire Camps as well.

Rod Heaton coached me when I was in 4th grade and had a big impact on me not only attending church but eventually enrolling at Rio Hondo Prep. He shares his thoughts on why RHP football is so special as well as what drives him in his passion for preaching the word of God.

Bill Barnes shares a story from his weekend that could have ended badly had he not stepped in. Bill drove past a woman who was contemplating jumping off a bridge and talked to her until the authorities arrived. We also discuss the return of sports looking less likely and Bill finishing the most recent season of the TV show Bosch.

Shalimar Jackson is one of my favorite partners I ever worked with on a college football field. He brings the energy and intensity that I feel is necessary to manage a tough game. Shalimar played football at New Mexico State and now works as a Re-entry Supervisor for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Trevor Linn is a former member of the Coast Guard and a huge hockey fan. He currently works on elevators as a career and loves doing stand up comedy as a hobby. We cover a lot of ground including the LA Kings, comic books, and street art. (UNCENSORED)

Todd Carson jumps in the driver's seat for this episode and runs the show. He turns the tables on the host and interviews Matt Heersema while also occasionally impersonating him. We have a lot of fun but also share our latest segment of Suds With Studs.

Ed Drain is a Cancer survivor and an inspiration to countless people. He was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 9 years old and will tell us about his conquering journey. He now teaches and coaches kids that were around his age when his life changed forever.

Bill Barnes returns from his out of state travel over the 4th of July weekend and is back on for his Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In. We took the show on the road to his house in Rancho Cucamonga for a remote podcast. Bill was right at home in his kitchen and on the microphone. (UNCENSORED)

Jordan Ross has been with the LAFD for over 10 years. He shares what it's like behind the scenes at the Firehouse and what it's like working alongside Law Enforcement. He is a great family man and a great example of those who serve in his field.