Insights of All Trades

Shaman Kirkland is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine where he majored in Political Science. He has had numerous prominent positions and experiences in the past several years, including working as a Senate campaign manager, attending a Costa Rica Youth Summit, and acting as president of PeaceJam USM. Shaman now owns and operates Organic Gardens farm in Juniata County, PA.

In this episode, Shaman and Nick sit down to discuss what it's like to be on the inside of politics in the US, and they dive deep into some of the divisive issues both at home and abroad. Shaman weighs in on his thoughts and experiences regarding racism in America, and he describes his views on religion and how it has shaped his life.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Seth Whitesel is a musician based in central Pennsylvania who recently released his debut album titled 'Say Uncle.' Seth has played in numerous bands in the past, taking influences from the likes of Dave Grohl, Elliot Smith, Neil Young, Wilco, Brand New, and more. 'Say Uncle' is his first publicly released solo project, which came out on December 13, 2021 and is available on all platforms.

In this episode, Seth sits down with Nick to talk about his album and the inspiration behind it, as well as Seth's past, present, and future as a musician.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Kevin Akat makes his second appearance on Insights of All Trades to unveil an idea he calls the "Thinkernet." Nick and Kevin also dive into topics like data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning & deep learning, coding language, and artificial & virtual reality.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Billy Poray is a Marine Corps Officer Candidate with an impressive college wrestling pedigree. Whether it’s with his fellow Marines, wrestlers, or the Riggin’ It Gear crew, he regularly completes insane physical challenges. Billy wrestled for Luther College, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science (‘18).

In this episode, Billy and Cole reminisce on endurance challenges and wrestling through injury - and of course, they brush up against the philosophy of what it means to be a good man.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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**Disclaimer: All opinions and viewpoints expressed by guests on Insights of All Trades belong solely to those guests being interviewed, and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Nick and Cole.

For someone who’s had so much experience coaching college wrestling, ranging from Division I to Division III programs, it’s hard to believe Pankil Chander is still in his 20’s!

Coach Chander is an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Springfield College, where he is also an M.S. Candidate in Athletic Administration. Before becoming a college wrestling coach, he wrestled at Wilkes University, where he graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and Sport Management (‘17). In this episode, Coach Chander and Cole chat about Wilkes Wrestling memories, NCAA Wrestling history, and discuss leadership principles (among other philosophical rabbit holes that Cole can’t avoid going down).

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Jacob Younger is the Co-Founder of the outdoor gear company, Riggin’ It Gear. Perhaps no one is a better fit for starting their own gear company, as Jacob is not only an Engineer graduate from Messiah College (‘17), but also someone who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, where he used mostly his own homemade gear. In this episode, Nick and Cole talk with Jacob about endurance challenges, the ultralight backpacking school of thought, and the road ahead for Riggin’ It Gear.

If you want to hop on the Riggin’ It Gear train, check out their website (r-i-g.co) or their Instagram (@rigginitgear)

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Jordan Harris is a current medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. One of his major side hobbies in medical school is following financial and investment trends, especially regarding cryptocurrency. In this episode, Jordan breaks down what cryptocurrency is, the history behind coins like Bitcoin, and why he feels like cryptocurrency is the money of the future. As mentioned in the video, this conversation is not financial advice.

Jordan's suggested crypto wallets with referral bonuses:

https://crypto.com/app/7t9qjy87m6

https://blockfi.com/?ref=aa8d6649

https://celsiusnetwork.app.link/12484...

coinbase.com/join/harris_46g?src=ios-share

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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On this episode, Nick and Cole catch up to talk about COVID-19 through the lens of (student) healthcare professionals, hiking, exercising compassion, and much more.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Brennan Paden is a member of the United States Air Force Security Forces. In the Air Force, he is a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor. Brennan is also a connoisseur of powerlifting and archery. In this episode, Nick and Cole pick Brennan’s mind about everything ranging from his marksmanship accolades to mobility exercises for athletes. They discuss the role of a Combat Arms instructor, as well as being in Security Forces and what that means as a career. The three of them draw parallels between Security Forces and the civilian police force, and Brennan talks about some possible solutions for fixing some of the issues surrounding law enforcement.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

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Skyler Foster is from Port Royal, Pennsylvania where he currently lives and works as a truck driver for Biss Transport. Skyler is also a former Infantryman (11B) in the U.S. Army. In this episode, Nick and Skyler sit down to talk about the necessity of truck drivers & the pride surrounding the profession, experiences & stories of time spent in the Army, and discussions on music & weightlifting.

Video and audio credits: Hunter Wert

Music by: Collin Hadsell

Follow us on Instagram: @insightsofalltrades

Twitter: @ioatpodcast

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Email: [email protected]

**Disclaimer: All opinions and viewpoints expressed by guests on Insights of All Trades belong solely to those guests being interviewed, and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Nick and Cole.