Matt starts the episode by discussing the recent bouts of severe weather we've been experiencing in the Great Plains. Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have had significant tornado outbreaks. The conversation then shifts to the Top 3 benefits of getting older. Chet closes us your with a good word from Proverbs. 

1. What's on your mind: Matt and Severe weather
2. Top 3 benefits of getting older:  Better perspective - Better understanding of truly what matters. Old Friends, you can't make them. Rich, deep friendships come with time. Recognize mortality. Understanding limits creates wisdom. Closer to retirement, financial security, excuse to sleep more, senior discounts, gray hair, bedroom stamina (you get to sleep more)
3. Good Word: Wisdom Psalm 90:12

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Join us on Hardheaded, where we tackle the tough issues head-on. In this special episode, we're counting down the top 10 things that urgently need to stop. From societal norms to outdated practices, we're shining a light on the barriers holding us back and discussing why it's crucial to put an end to them. Tune in to hear insightful discussions, expert opinions, and real solutions for a better tomorrow. It's time to challenge the status quo and demand change. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Troy brings in his Top 10 Things that need to STOP 2. Top 3 Things We Remember from Highschool 3. A Good Word from Chet **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * https://www.trussellmedia.com/

This week on Hardheaded, Chet brings up the hot topic of travel ball and club sports and asks if these things help or hurt our kids.  The guys don’t hold back sharing their opinion which may make some of our listeners mad.  The guys then jump into the top 3 things we willingly bring into our hones that are harmful to our kids. Phones, video games, and homework (for goodness sakes) are on the list  The show wraps with a good word from Troy from the book of Timothy about taking care of your family. 

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: travel ball 2. Top 3 things harmful to iur kids that we willingly allow 3. A Good Word from Troy: 1 Timothy 5:8

**Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/

Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

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This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares his recent experience buying truck parts on Facebook marketplace. We find that Matt goes from a playground brawl to best buds with a guy trying to sell a truck bed. How much is your time worth? One of the sellers claims $175/hour. Matt lets a threatening seller know he's legless and the seller quickly retreats! 

Then the guys jump into their top 3 movie death scenes. Saving Private Ryan, Red Dawn, Last of the Mohicans, and Braveheart all make the list. 

The show wraps with a good word from Chet.

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: macefook Marketplace difficulties!  2. Top 3 Death Scenes in a Movie  3. A Good Word with Chet

**Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://trussellmedia.com/

Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

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This week on Hardheaded, Troy shares his insight on the recent movie Leave the World Behind, that released on Netflix and is executively produced by Barak Obama. 

Then the guys jump into their top 3 life hacks. 

The show wraps with a good word from Matt.

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Leave the World Behind 2. Top 3 Life Hacks 3. A Good Word with Matt Amos

**Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://trussellmedia.com/

Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Chet shares his thoughts after learning of the hatred of the Bradford Pear tree. He talks about the new laws banning the planting or moving of the pear tree and can't comprehend how much vitriol there is for the plant. Speaking of the pear tree, when it blooms it is time to fish! Chet shares about a recent successful fishing trip. 

Then the guys jump into their top 3 best tasting fish: walleye  Crappie. Flathead catfish, amber jack, cobia, crappie, crappie, lemon fish, incomu, red fish,

The show wraps with a good word from Troy

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Bradford Pear Tree 2. Top 3 best tasting fish 3. A Good Word: Good News

**Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/

Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares his thoughts after re-watching the movie "Alive". Do we have what it takes to survive? Cannibalism, yuck!

Then the guys jump into their top 3 movie sequels that would get them back inside of a theater. The show wraps with a good word from Chet from the book of Ephesians. 

"Alve" "Society of The Snow"

DUNE 2, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Paet 2, The next James Bond, Dawn of the Dead, Mad Max Furiosa, Avengers with original cast, Fight Club 2, Top Gun Maverick, 4th Christopher Nolan Batman

**Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: the movie "Alive" 2. Top 3 movie sequels that will get you back into a theater.  3. A Good Word: Gift, Ephesians 2:8-9

**Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/

Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

What is on Troy’s mind:  - Troy shares the story of former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines and men competing in women’s sports. How does this align with, civil rights, Title IX NCAA sports? There is a recent lawsuit that the guys will be following.

Matt and Chet can't handle Troy's #1! Top 3 skills you bring to the apocalypse: food gathering, medic trained, take up less space. fishing, fire making, archery, 

Good word: Matt shares Ephesians 6:4

Lack of Dads being in the home or engaged is causing many of our social issues. The devil is the author of confusion.

Matt isn't satisfied with either presidential cabinet. The discussion turns into theories about what is going to happen. Chet is way outside the normal subjects when he shares his thoughts. Matt abs Troy don't know how to respond!

Top 3: jobs you would've pursued if not being married.

Basketball coach, summer camp director, off-grid wilderness survival instructor, military contractor, Sig Academy instructor, French Foreign Legion, full-time YouTuber, gamer, actor director

Chet shares his frustration with Matt and Troy for not paying attention to the information he sends them.

They are ignorant to the things going on and Chet tries to send them links to important information, but they ignore it. Chet lets the audience know that he holds back on most of his knowledge. The guys end up talking about Troy making a movie about people making a movie about Matt. Chet wants to be a producer just so he can stir things up on set.

Good Word: Milk: 1 Peter 2:1-3 “Like newborn babies, long for pure milk of the word so that you may grow...”

Outdoor Boys, YouTube, predictions, election, running mate, chaos, voting, immigration, Duke Nuke 'Em, Anthony Bourdain, theory, conspiracy theory, Fortnite, battle royale, short films, Shreveport, filming community,

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