Living Fully Loaded

I'm joined by my good friend and coach John Simmons in studio for this episode. John is a Strength and Conditioning coach with a wide range of experience. He has worked at a top level SEC college, private and public schools, and played collegiate football. John shares his story of enjoying the strength, and coaching side of things. How that spark was lit, and where it has taken him. You'll hear his story about playing college ball, and into a professional level. We discuss fatherhood and balancing goals/dreams. John shares his story about getting into Strongman competitions and where he hopes to go with it. This was a lot of fun and I hope you guys enjoy it.

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This is a solo episode that I felt compelled to share. I have recently been contemplating how most people have multiple layers to themselves and most people never unleash them. I mention a book I've been reading that somewhat lit this spark, and then a close friend of mine helped me break this down even more. I share all this and much more in this episode and hope that it will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone. I also share a recent alcohol I've been testing out and actually really enjoy.

I would love to hear some feedback on this episode, and if you enjoy the solo episodes. Please email me at [email protected] with your thoughts.

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I'm joined by the beast himself, Tony Blauer. Tony has a lifelong history in martial arts, and training. This episode is one I really loved because it went down a path very different from what Tony usually discusses. We talked a lot of fighting, and martial arts, but ended up going down the path of his journey when he was a new father and trying to navigate his dreams. This is a very meaningful conversation that I think a lot of people need to hear. We talk the importance of pursuing your dreams especially as a parent. I had a blast talking to Tony, and can't wait to have him back on the show. I hope ya'll enjoy this episode!

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I'm joined by Cole Kramer in this episode. Cole is truly embracing the call of the wild as a hunting guide in Alaska. Cole shares his journey from Kansas to the wilderness. We dive deep into the values that were instilled in him from a young age, and how he carries them into life today. We speak at length on the importance of great mentors in our lives, especially at a young age. We ended up discussing way more about life, and the adventure of it than we did about hunting. Cole was an awesome guest and I hope y'all enjoy this episode!

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I am joined by Jack Daniel in today's episode. Jack is an instructor at the incredible Thunder Ranch. As all my listeners know I let the conversation unfold organically. This show ended up going down the path of talking largely about law enforcement in today's world. I think this was a great conversation and some things were discussed that desperately needed to be. Jack served in Law enforcement for the majority of his life, and recently stepped away from it. We take a hard look at our officers today, and what do they need to help them at the job. We discuss the media attacks on police officers, and how the media further divides the country. We finish up by diving into the world of Thunder Ranch, and what exactly it is and how do they train.

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This episode I'm joined by Filmmaker Ben Masters. Ben is doing awesome work making very cinematic documentaries. He blasted on the scene with Unbranded. An adventure on horseback across the country over the span of several months. I thought it was great, and have enjoyed his work ever since. We discussed this film and the process of adopting and breaking a wild mustang. We also talked in depth about his new film Deep in the Heart about Texas and it's vast wildlife and geography. I had the good fortune of seeing it already, and they knocked it out of the park. He shares how they got some of the crazy footage ranging from underwater shots of bass spawning to two huge bucks in a gnarly fight. I highly encourage you to check out his film when it drops July 18.

Check out what Ben's up to here:

https://www.finandfurfilms.com

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This episode was an awesome adventure. I had the great opportunity to join Mike at his studios in Utah at the Fieldcraft HQ. It was incredible to see the place and the wild things they're up to. Mike and I did not hold back in this episode. We went head first into the recent current events like the abortion topic, the liberal push of today, and the rise of conservative businesses. Mike shares his thoughts on the country as it is, and the damage that social media is causing. We do get into why Mike started Fieldcraft and his goals for it. This was an absolute blast to record and I hope y'all enjoy our conversation! Please leave us a rating/review!

Check out what Mike's up to here:

https://fieldcraftsurvival.com

https://www.americancontingency.com

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This episode I'm joined by bladesmith and entrepreneur Tanner Dannish. Tanner is the owner and operator of Frontiersmen Gear. They sell high quality, custom knives. We dive into his backstory of how he got into knife making and about starting and growing his business. However, the main focus of the show is actually on the politics of America and Canada. Tanner is Canadian and shares how they view the US, and talks the culture of Canada. This was a very eye opening episode for me. The parallels were surprising as well as the differences. I hope y'all enjoy this episode and I encourage you to go and check out what Tanner is doing.

Check out what he's up to here:

http://frontiersmengear.ca

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I am joined by the mastermind behind Skillset Magazine, Ben Tirpak. Ben is doing some awesome things with Skillset, and has found his area of impact. We discuss the lack of skills in today's world and how they are working hard to make a difference there. Ben shares the inspiration for starting Skillset, and what the future holds for it. We also in typical fashion explored some awesome topics. Ben shares his top 5 horror films of all time, thoughts on the status of the country, and how we can make a difference. I had a blast chatting with him, and hope you enjoy it!

Check out what he's up to here:

https://www.skillsetmag.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/skillset_ben/

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Due to unforeseen circumstances this is a solo episode. I have a few favors to ask for in this one though. I also reveal a sad truth about bourbon! Please give it a listen and hear me out! Thank you for all the support, and lets keep crushing it!

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