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If you or someone you know is battling cancer, you won’t want to miss this episode with Dr. John Oertle - a leading expert in advanced precision medicine and the Chief Medical Director at Envita Medical Centers in Arizona specializing in individualized outcome-based care models for chronic disease and integrative oncology. 

Mike and Dr. Oertle talk cancer genomics, immunotherapy, and even chronic Lyme disease.  Find out why and what traditional medicine can miss on this episode of My First Rodeo. 

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Boston Marathon Champion Jack Fultz sits down with Mike to lay out what it takes to win; the differences between success and winning and between competition and enemies.  

Fultz lays out the formula to use a platform for the greater good and the psychology behind the athlete. You don’t want to miss these insights from the winner of the “run for the hoses.”

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Mike chats with two generations of actual rodeo royalty. Listen in to a conversation about practice, hard work, relationships, role models and family in an ageless sport where winning is the ultimate goal. And join Mike to celebrate the first season of the My First Rodeo Podcast.

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Comedy, TV, movies and even battle rapping - Rio Paris does it all with excellence.

In this episode, Rio and Mike talk about the best comedy advice, how to be kind and successful and how parenting changes everything.

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Meet the man who ran without any support from California to New York in just over 71 days. He then set the record for running Badwater - 147 miles in 73 hours. 

And then ran through 26 states in 147 days straight. 

Mike and Jay Chat about momentum, the importance of being unrelenting and why it’s best to order the food that a restaurant serves most!

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The business of comedy is on tap as we dive into the hilarious and unpredictable world of club ownership with guest Fred Pozin, the long time owner of The Comedy Zone. 

We talk about the unique demands of comedians, from quirky rider requests, working with SNL comics and the rises and falls of comedy careers. 

Fred shares captivating stories of working with legendary comedians, navigating the changing landscape of the comedy industry, and the impact of social media and technology on comedy consumption. 

Join us as we take a side-splitting journey through the highs and lows of the comedy world, shedding light on what it takes to succeed in a brtual industry. 

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Today on the Podcast we have Congressman Aaron Bean, a rising star in Florida politics. 

We reflect on Aaron's journey from being the youngest mayor in Fernandina Beach history to his current role as a U.S. Congressman. 

They discuss Aaron's approach to politics, his unique use of humor, and his commitment to serving his constituents. 

Aaron shares insights on the challenges of bipartisan cooperation and the power dynamics in the House of Representatives. We also chat about Aaron's diverse interests, his support of Mike’s upcoming charity run, and the important role Aaron’s wife plays in his political career. 

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Ezra Freeman is a viral social media influencer and so much more. An actress, a tv star and a brand ambassador! She wraps them all into a bundle of energy and authenticity that is inspiring.

 Learn about what makes her tick, what inspires her, how the world rewards her positivity and her amazing story of finding her birth family in the Country of Georgia after being trapped at sea for 67 days.

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Michael Siegel is a familiar face from the stage, memorable commercials and the big screen, including cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space. 

Mike and Michael talk about their “first rodeo” together - the national tour of Camelot in the early 80’s, and Siegel’s many first rodeos since including comedy, circus, and immersive theater.    

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Mohamedou Ould Slahi was taken from his home in Mauritania, imprisoned and tortured for over 14 years in Guantanamo Bay and Jordan, wrongfully suspected of being the mastermind of the September 11 attacks on the United States. 

He was ultimately exonerated and went on to publish his account in Guantanamo Diary and to have his story told in the Hollywood Blockbuster, “the Mauritanian.”  

Despite it all, he is filled with love, kindness and even forgiveness and a commitment to democracy and freedom. You don’t want to skip this episode.

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