Amy Holland (Dr., by the way - put some respecc on her name) is a clinically adept audiologist with both an exceptional bedside manner AND a withering motherly gaze if she feels like you need taken down a peg or 7. She is also my close friend, former boss & small business owner, proud dog/human-mom, Clinical Director for Acute Hearing (a well-known, reputable, and family-owned hearing business in KY & OH, and my former workplace), and honestly just an overall great person to have in your corner if you're in need of fantastic hearing healthcare, solid life advice, or sarcasm that is both limitless and growth-promoting.

 

I also promised my kids they could say "hi" to everyone after episode 10, so I exacted a small measure of revenge upon Amy by forcing her to talk to them.

 

Together, we touch on the increasing lack of human decency on social media, revisit the trials of yet another small business impacted by the coronavirus, what it was like for both of us navigating the closing of her Ascent practice, and her infinite patience with me despite snoring in her lobby and stomping a literal mudhole all the way to my desk.

 

I hope you enjoy this episode with the type of person I hope everyone has the opportunity to call both an employer AND a friend as much as *I* enjoyed making her visibly uncomfortable because I know she hates compliments. This is, after all, my pod... And I do what I want.

KFYT S2E5 (#13) / You're A Knockout #10: 

 

As we both run our own podcasts, we have agreed that on this episode, we are guests on each other's shows, and it's available on both of our channels.

 

Rachel (whose first published episode is what kickstarted me into actually making my own podcast a thing) is a wonderfully talented high school friend of mine - but more importantly, she is a licensed cosmetologist & small business owner of Knockout Beauty, ukulele/vocal hobbyist, lung cancer activist & awareness-raiser for groups like the LUNGevity Foundation and the American Lung Association , and she's got a laugh that's exponentially² more contagious than the coronavirus. 

 

As always, I had no agenda, but it was so great to catch up with one of the sweetest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Please enjoy :)

On this special Inauguration Day episode timed expertly for the swearing-in of Joe Biden & Kamala Harris, my guest, Tyler, is literally my oldest friend on the planet. Instead of giving you the typical summary I normally would... Here is his self-written bio (that I asked him for), which is arguably better than anything I could have come up with on my own:

"Tyler is probably best known for having been friends with Kenny Bostick since the two were in diapers. On the professional front, Tyler is a lawyer and policy professional. This walking enigma claims to mistrust the government, but has spent his whole career in public service. Tyler is currently special counsel to a federal commission where he deals with elections policy and a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He began his career as an assistant attorney general with the Ohio Attorney General’s office, worked as legal counsel and policy advisor to two speakers of the Ohio House of Representatives, and served in the administration of the governor of Ohio as an attorney in the state budget office. All this job hopping has made Tyler a classic jack of all trades, master of none."

Alyson Smith is a Registered Behavior Technician. She's educated in human behavior and applied behavior analysis (or ABA). We had an absolutely wonderful conversation, and I can't wait to have her back on. While parents will find lots of interest in this episode specifically, her expertise and wisdom ranges beyond just what she does for a living, and anyone who takes the time will surely find something to apply to their own lives. Thank you, Alyson, for reinforcing my guilty conscience that "it's ok if you don't know what the fuck you're doing."

They keep getting better. Both Glenn and Jay are funny Cincinnati comics. I could go on, but to be honest... You're best suited just listening to this one. It's long, but it's strong, and there's a hint of friction, even - what more could you want?

Two of my best friends on the planet join me for 2.5 hours of political discourse, shit-talking, and general tomfoolery. To date, my favorite episode - and now that I've figured out my long-distance audio recording situation... More of these will be in the imminent future. Enjoy, because I had a blast!

Also, an explanation for the ending: Danny and I were plotting to just shamelessly roast Cecil on a standalone podcast. For some reason, my mic cut out, so it's just Danny talking hella shit. Honestly, it's perfect.

"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" is FINALLY over (thank Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Jesus)... But more importantly... #WAP, and how two prominent black women from different necks of the woods ended up feuding on Twitter over their platforms & politics. I don't even know what to say anymore. Just hear me out or whatever.

A racist dude named Paul. Religion & corruption. Aliens & God. Religionaliens. Groot vs. Treebeard. Laughs and immature humor galore. Like it or leave it, it is what it is, folks!

Episode 6 content (after a much-deserved tribute to my mom): thoughts on Kenosha, Jacob Blake, & Kyle Rittenhouse, my take on the MORE Act (up for vote in the House this month) that would federally decriminalize marijuana, and how my joke about MGK's pearl necklace at the VMAs and the danger that comedy is in is EXACTLY what will get Trump reelected for another 4 years. Buckle up, kids - this is just a good old fashioned lonely brain-rant.

We're halfway to 10 episodes! There is no script, folks! In this episode, we talk about Thom Brennaman's hot mic, my affinity for minimal-effort footwear, religion, aliens, the American obsession with celebrities, football, and more! Welcome to Wack-Off Wednesdays!