Corporate has been open in Cincinnati for 13 years. It's been a ride not just for Matt Tomamichel, but the whole city. There's a serious sense of not just community, but family surrounding what this sneaker shop has become. Matt and I talked about building that very thing as well as changes made when he became a dad. You never know what kind of day anyone else is having. Be nice.

I sat down with Benny, who recently quit his day job at a law firm to pursue a career in the reseller world. We discussed the comfort with being numb in life, reoccurring dreams, the secret service and I also realized my top 3 movies are ridiculous.

My good friend Frank stops in to talk about how he ended up in Cincinnati via playing in a band with his best friends. Frank gets into finishing his basement and the golden finds he's coming across moving old stuff around. Also, we all like to party, but is Tekashi 69 is going too far taking his trolling to the streets? Thanks to Shawn for sitting in on another episode.

Jake Youst joins me this week to talk all about bourbon. How he started in the hobby, what he looks for when selecting a single barrel and who he'd want to sit down with for a drink. Look for Jake on Instagram @thetipsybarkeep. Thanks for listening!

Andrew has been in the bar/restaurant business for a long time. He opened Good Plates Eatery in the middle of the pandemic, which added even more hurdles for a restaurant to open in general. We also talked about being dads. Andrew happens to be the father of twins. Did The Office get worse after Michael Scott left? Go check out Good Plates Eatery and buy your foodie blogging cousin a gift card.

Mike and Alina join me this week to talk all about moving on. Never forget where you come from, but accept new challenges and the forever moving horizon. The happiest guy in the room can easily be struggling the most. Mike and Alina, I'm glad we got to have this conversation.

Daniel Deitsch joins me this week to talk about his time in the military, traumatic experiences and adjusting back to a civilian lifestyle. Upon leaving the Navy he felt he didn't earn the "Thank you for your services," as he didn't give the ultimate sacrifice of fighting and dying for his country. I hope this episode reaches others that feel lost without a purpose or "mission." There is help for you and a lot of people care about you. Disclaimer: suicidal thoughts and an attempted self-inflicted act are discussed in extreme detail.

I had a great conversation with Branden Meade this week about music. His influences throughout childhood. Memories of the songs his mother would play at home and sing along to. Best and worst venues he's played, and one special local venue that is a gem among the music scene in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The talented Maria Carrelli stops by the Block this week. She let's us in on different jobs musicians have taken on while not being allowed to perform and tour. I also explain how early punk rock and hip hop were one in the same. Check out Maria's music on Spotify!

Shawn's back! It's been a crazy year, and it just keeps giving. How are the current conditions reshaping your holiday season? Is Cyberpunk 2077 ever coming out!? We also talk about the best and worst strip clubs in Louisville, Kentucky.