More Than That with Kyle Bendert

Ryan Gutierrez is a political activist, a trans man, working 2 jobs and part time ghost hunter of sorts. We talk about all of this along with the usual topics of the pod.

Aaron Byrd-Acoff is a father , fiancé and is trying to provide the best life for his family every day. I know Aaron from both alternative high school, and the workplace. He actually has a much more surprisingly inspiring story than I had previously thought. Hopefully, learning about some of the things he has gone through, and survived, and the fact that he is still living a great life should be an inspiration to anyone.

Robert Calloway is a self- described seer. He is somebody who claims to have audibly heard the voice of God. I met him at work and the level of energy and passion in his voice when he began to describe his story told me that I needed him on the podcast. Also the intro contains a long update on my own mental health. So do with that what you will. Enjoy.

. When I asked Justin Partin how he would describe himself he said "A content average American living the dream as construction worker thats as a 5 inch vertical leap and a distorted since of humor." And that sounds about right. But he is also one of my very best friends and a kind and generous person, whether he wants you to know it or not. Enjoy my long intro and my possible cancelation

Justin Giordano is someone who could accurately be described as an introspective soul. He is a coworker of mine at an automotive factory buying engines. He thinks in a very unique way and it's not too surprising given his story. This is definitely worth a listen.

Kevin Pulice is a close friend of mine who has been a part of what I'll call my extended family for going on 20 years now. He is a conservative leaning individual, who is a huge supporter of the 2nd Ammendment and has an occupation as a pipeliner. We get into it in a way you've never heard on this podcast before, so please check it out.

Kelley Collins, who I knew respectfully as Ms.Collins is a mother, a 3 time cancer survivor, a born again Christian and a high school teacher currently in the role of overseeing in school suspension, a position she created. We chat it up about her experiences with cancer, her extreme passion for educating at-risk youth and I do my best to avoid hijacking the episode with personal stories about how she helped steer the course of my life. Check it out.

Barry Toth is a Musician, Aspiring Youtuber, Teacher, and all around swell fellow. And what you might be surprised to hear is that he is a conservative.

Our conversation is proof that people with highly differing political ideologies can have a good, long, fun conversation without tension or hate. We chop it up about everything under the moon. Of course we get into politics, but also into the mathematical likelihood that aliens are out there, Christianity and the connective nature of the universe.

Check out his YouTube channel at https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCGZlMQCkXSSKJSX1ipCPfUQ

J. Reed is a Hip Hop Artist, affectionately known by many as The Community's Artist. He and I chat it up about his journey from Inkster, MI to Los Angeles, CA as well as his artistic process, Christianity, love and the usual topics covered on this podcast.

His most recent single "Make It" featuring Con Killion is featured in the intro and is available on all digital platforms now. Check it out.

Tyler Fults is a Father, a rapper and a survivor of a gunshot wound to the head; or how I've heard him describe it "a hollow tip ran off with his eye".

We get into the depths of that story along with his stay in the hospital after several months in a coma. We talk about how fatherhood changes your priorities and how traumatic events shape your outlook on the universe.

So grab some popcorn, sit back and let us take you in this journey.