Dr. Jeff Ambrose joins Off The Collar to talk about food safety, processed foods, microplastics, allergens, GMOs, food authenticity, and what actually happens behind the scenes before food reaches the shelf.

Jeff has a PhD in biomedical engineering and works in food science, helping companies with technical testing around GMOs, allergens, meat speciation, food authenticity, and more. In this episode, we get into what the average person should know about the food supply, why processed food is so hard to avoid, how packaging and cookware can affect what we consume, and why eating closer to whole foods is usually the safer route.

We also talk about Jeff’s life in New Orleans, fatherhood, community work, youth programs, environmental stewardship, anime, leadership, faith, therapy, and the importance of making an impact in your own community.

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In this episode of Off The Collar, Nick and Sandy sit down with Shawn Cox — a longtime golf coach, father, former college athlete, and one of Nick’s first coaches growing up.Shawn talks about his path from football and baseball to golf, what he learned from mentors in the San Diego golf community, and how coaching has changed with technology, launch monitors, data, and modern training tools.The conversation also gets into youth sports, why playing multiple sports matters, how parents can support their kids without pushing too hard, and the importance of building character through athletics.Shawn also shares his thoughts on wellness, morning routines, sobriety, journaling, learning from the right people, and why getting uncomfortable is one of the best ways to grow.This episode is about golf, coaching, grit, mentorship, environment, perspective, and the life lessons that come from sports.New episodes every Monday.Follow, listen, watch, and support Off The Collar:https://linktr.ee/offthecollarPartner/support links:Arccos GolfTalkspaceAffiliate links may be included in the Linktree above.

In this episode of Off The Collar, Nick and Sandy sit down with Patrick Hallahan — a longtime friend, new dad, saxophone player, former lifeguard, and biotech sales professional.Patrick talks about growing up in San Diego, working in technical sales, becoming a father, keeping music in his life, managing stress, and learning how to communicate better with his wife and family.The conversation also gets into Patrick’s recent decision to stop drinking, how alcohol was contributing to his anxiety, what surprised him about AA, and why asking for help has helped him become a better husband, father, son, and friend.This episode is about honesty, perspective, sobriety, mental health, fatherhood, and the courage to walk through a door even when you’re not sure what’s on the other side.New episodes every Monday.Follow, listen, watch, and support Off The Collar:https://linktr.ee/offthecollarPartner/support links:Arccos GolfTalkspaceAffiliate links may be included in the Linktree above.

Welcome to Off The Collar.This is not small talk.Off The Collar is a podcast built around real conversations with everyday people — conversations about life, purpose, work, stress, relationships, health, failure, success, and the things we are all trying to figure out.Hosted by Nick Johnson and Sandy Arami, the show is about learning from normal people, hearing real stories, and hopefully helping people feel a little less alone and a little less behind.New episodes every Monday.Follow, listen, watch, and support Off The Collar:https://linktr.ee/offthecollarPartner/support links:Arccos GolfTalkspaceAffiliate links may be included in the Linktree above.#OffTheCollar #Podcast #RealConversations #NoSmallTalk #EverydayPeople

Off The Collar is back.

In this episode, Nick introduces his new co-host Sandy — a longtime friend, tennis player, corporate finance professional, and someone who brings a thoughtful, funny, and honest perspective to the show.

This episode sets the tone for what Off The Collar is becoming: open, honest, improvised conversations with everyday people about life, purpose, health, work, relationships, ambition, stress, failure, success, and what actually matters as we get older.

Nick and Sandy talk about growing up in San Diego, sports, the pressure to figure out your path, career expectations, morning routines, fitness, marriage, the value of time, and why they’re bringing the podcast back with more intention.

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This week's range session we explore the importance of feeling uncomfortable

Some good drills to do on the road, in the backyard

This week we are on the road with some recent life updates from Nick and Loren

This week we get Willy mic'd up and see if we can close out the back side bet

This week we go face on and down range with some wedge work