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26: Biden's Empathy for Child Killers, Trump Squandering his Meager Mandate, & a Saintly Single Mother

Welcome to the post-Christmas episode of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. Here is what is on deck for this week's milestone episode.

1) A discussion of Biden's decision to commute the sentences of Federal death row inmates, including those who murdered federal witnesses and children.

2) A recent incident on the F train in New York City where an illegal immigrant, Sebastian Zapeta, set a sleeping woman on fire and killed her.

3) The various warning signs that Trump 2.0 is blowing any chance of success with the spending bill mishap in the House are based on Elon Musk's input, several questionable Cabinet appointments, including Matt Gaetz's failed nomination as Attorney General, who was condemned in a House ethics report for committing statutory rape, heavy drug abuse, and spending $90K on prostitutes, and Trump's desire to take back the Panama Canal and buy Greenland.

4) We revisit the story of Mickey Barreto, the scammer who tried to claim ownership of the New Yorker Hotel. Apparently, not only was Mickey a con artist, but he also was an abusive father to his son Paul, who escaped the hotel room and was taken in by a single mother, Jennifer Ryan, who plans to adopt him. Even better, Paul has become a promising musician despite his troubled upbringing.

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In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, Tom and Adam dive deep into the nuances of coaching, career transitions, and personal growth with special guest Mike "Bucci" Buccialia. Mike, the founder of Mindworx, shares his journey from anxiety and self-doubt to a transformative career in coaching, helping individuals reconnect with their core values and navigate meaningful career transitions.

Together, they explore the importance of timing ("the when") in personal and professional growth, understanding motivation, and meeting people where they are. Whether you're a coach, a business owner, or someone considering a big life change, this episode is packed with insights, analogies, and actionable takeaways to help you identify the right time and mindset for transformation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between career changes and career transitions—and why it matters.
• The power of timing ("the when") in coaching and personal growth.
• How motivation and readiness intersect with the need for change.
• Why patience and building tolerance are key to achieving long-term success.
• Strategies for overcoming sabotaging habits and limiting beliefs.
• How to re-engage when motivation and engagement drop off in group coaching settings.
• Insights into self-awareness and the art of meeting clients where they are.

Key Moments:

[00:00] Introduction and catching up: Tom and Adam set the stage with their signature high-energy banter.

[05:22] Mike introduces himself and shares his mission with Mindworx.

[10:45] Exploring "the when" in coaching: When do people need help, and how do you know they’re ready?

[22:10] The role of motivation, readiness, and deadlines in transformation.

[32:35] Group coaching dynamics: Why engagement ebbs and flows and how to keep clients on track.

[42:50] The power of resets and recommitment in achieving breakthroughs.

[50:00] Closing thoughts: Building tolerance for growth and redefining success.

Connect with Mike Bucci:

LinkedIn: Mike Buccialia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebuccialia/

Mentioned in This Episode:

• The 5WH Coaching Program: Transformative coaching for business owners and individuals seeking clarity and growth.
• Tools for overcoming limiting beliefs and sabotaging habits.

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This is our group coaching community, dedicated to building Successful Businesses by developing super-focused CEOs. With our core principle - CEO Mindset: Commitment, Effort, and Obsession, We tackle: Hard Questions with Simple Solutions.

Adam focuses on his 5WH strategy: What, Why, When, Where, Who, and How—to guide you in developing & simplifying your offer. So you can finally prospect, sell, and deliver effectively. This empowers you to achieve the success you only once dreamed of.

Meanwhile, Tom emphasizes nurturing relationships and mental well-being, helping you strengthen connections and prioritizing self-care for sustained personal growth and development. Together, we empower you to embark on a transformative journey to reframe your beliefs and unlock your full potential.

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Singaporean actor, director, martial artist, stuntman and fight choreographer Sunny Pang has appeared is such films as The Night Comes for Us (2018), Buffalo Boys (2018), Diamond Dogs (2017), The Collector (2012), Exiled: The Chosen Ones (2024), and the upcoming Havoc; written and directed by Gareth Evans and starring Tom Hardy,

Timothy Olyphant and Forest Whitaker. Sunny’s career in action film spans over 20 years. He is the founder of the Ronin Action Team. In this interview we break down the epic eleven-minute finale fight with Iko Uwais (The Raid) from Headshot (2016). Sunny shares his history with martial arts, the film industry, views on storytelling and some very funny humor! Sit back and enjoy this fantastic interview!

Sunny’s Website: https://www.cinderama.com/

Sunny’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1837651/

Sunny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnypang72/

Ronin Action: https://www.instagram.com/roninaction/

MENTIONS

Headshot Finale Fight with Iko Uwais and Sunny Pang: https://youtu.be/5cWA1To62lU?si=ZfZQ6zC5yJr2ELKt

IKO UWAIS & SUNNY PANG Fight!!! | TIFF 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYtK-ZKkSf4

Last Supper [Action Short Film] Sunny Pang and James Lee (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTylrKix8lk

The Collector 收烂数 [Action & Fight Test]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRGB8rB7rs0

In the Bedroom of the Mountain King (2022): https://youtu.be/PRvsjT_nrB0?si=ERMl-5fc4xuE9FXF

Three Days of Grace (2015): https://youtu.be/a-tAwYf-RTM?si=plskb7zd1xWxeaeG

Call If You Need Me [黑夜行路] by James Lee (2022): https://youtu.be/JrRmj9xfsZU?si=ccLIdj4Eh7tG38y0

FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS

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Jared DiCroce

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Matthew Kaplowitz

Original music by:

Ahrue Luster

Brought to you by Breakfall Studios

Joining Forces

Jay discusses the upcoming venture with WWE and TNA this week and other news stories on Wrestling Rundown. Also, referee Angel Cruz sits in to talk about his transition from indy wrestler to referee and the work it takes to be an official.

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25: Another Biden Outrage, the Duke Stripper, Poor George & Some Christmas Cheer

Welcome to episode twenty-five of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. Here is what is on deck for this week's milestone episode.

1) Joe Biden's grant of clemency to 1,500 people, including a judge, Michael Conahan, who was went to prison for sentencing juveniles to for-profit detention centers in exchange for kickbacks;

2) We revisit the Tawana Brawley story as well as a stripper who falsely accused three Duke Lacrosse players of rape;

3) ABC's $15 million settlement with Trump for a defamation claim after George Stephonopplis inaccurately stated on live TV that Trump was convicted of rape.

4) A warm-hearted story by Stu about an act of kindness in Columbus Park in New York City reflects this holiday season's spirit.

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Welcome to the first episode of 2025! This isn’t just another “Happy New Year” – it’s the beginning of a year filled with intentional growth and smart decisions. In this episode, Tom and Adam reflect on the new year, the value of taking breaks, and the critical lessons learned from leadership and business ownership.

Special guests Adele Viola and Brad Voorhees join us to discuss key strategies for business communication and effective HR solutions. Later, we tackle a common entrepreneurial dilemma: Should you stick with a high-value employee or hire multiple replacements? Tune in for insights on employee retention, onboarding, and seeing your team as investments rather than costs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why you should stop saying “Happy New Year” after the first week.
• The importance of rest and boring vacations for recharging.
• Best practices for cold outreach in emails and DMs.
• The value of retention and onboarding in HR management.
• How to reframe employees as investments in your freedom.
• Why cutting costs by replacing great talent can backfire.

Special Guests:    

Adele Viola: Founder of Gift by Adele – A professional gifting service to impress clients. Find her on Instagram at @gifts.by.adele.

Brad Voorhees: HR Advisor for small businesses based in Metro Detroit. Connect with him on LinkedIn for expert HR advice.

What is Project 2740? ⬇️

This is our group coaching community, dedicated to building Successful Businesses by developing super-focused CEOs. With our core principle - CEO Mindset: Commitment, Effort, and Obsession, We tackle: Hard Questions with Simple Solutions.

Adam focuses on his 5WH strategy: What, Why, When, Where, Who, and How—to guide you in developing & simplifying your offer. So you can finally prospect, sell, and deliver effectively. This empowers you to achieve the success you only once dreamed of.

Meanwhile, Tom emphasizes nurturing relationships and mental well-being, helping you strengthen connections and prioritizing self-care for sustained personal growth and development. Together, we empower you to embark on a transformative journey to reframe your beliefs and unlock your full potential.

Our community is a sanctuary for "Start-Over" businesses, where

you can finally breathe, pay bills, and live the life you deserve. ----- Seen enough already?

Book a call with us DIRECTLY!

➡️ https://calendly.com/atomic-business-coaching/project-2740-interview

24: Penny's Triumph, Touchdowns and Matzah, an Ivy League Shooter, & VFW Takes on Prison Reform

Welcome to episode twenty-four of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. Here is what is on deck for this week's milestone episode.

1) The acquittal of Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely and the spectacular failure of Alvin Bragg's political and racially motivated prosecution.

2) A BYU football star, Jake Retzlaff, brings Jewish culture to a predominantly Mormon campus in Provo, Utah.

3) The strange case of Luigi Mangione, a promising Ivy League graduate who shot UnitedHealthcare's CEO, somehow became radicalized after living what seemed to be a promising life. And the warm embrace of his actions by repugnant left-wing apologists like Senator Elizabeth Warren and University of Pennsylvania Professor Julia Alekseyeva,

4) An attempt by the VFW to rehabilitate prisoners in a Colorado prison.

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As we approached the end of 2024, we decided to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed. We have been on this podcasting journey for almost two years, and it feels like the perfect time to share our insights and experiences with you. This year has been incredibly productive, filled with accomplishments we set out to achieve and unexpected successes that we never anticipated. 

We started Project 2740 as a community, and the growth and evolution of this initiative have been remarkable. We have iterated our approach multiple times and are excited to see where it leads us in the coming year! 

----- What is Project 2740? ⬇️ This is our group coaching community dedicated to building Successful Businesses by developing Super Focused CEOs. With our core principle—CEO Mindset: Commitment, Effort, and Obsession, We tackle: Hard Questions with Simple Solutions.  

Adam focuses on his 5WH strategy: What, Why, When, Where, Who, and How—to guide you in developing & simplifying your offer. So you can finally prospect, sell, and deliver effectively. This empowers you to achieve the success you only once dreamed of.  

Meanwhile, Tom emphasizes nurturing relationships and mental well-being, helping you strengthen connections and prioritize self-care for sustained personal growth and development. 

Together, we empower you to embark on a transformative journey to reframe your beliefs and unlocks your full potential.  

Our community is a sanctuary for "Start-Over" businesses, where you can finally breathe, pay bills, and live the life you deserve.

----- Seen enough already?  

Book a call with us DIRECTLY! ➡️ https://calendly.com/atomic-business-...  

----- Chapters: 0:00  

-Introduction and Reflection on 2024 1:26  

- Evolution of Project 2740 2:34 

- Changes and Evolution of the Program 3:19  

- Looking Back at the Calendar 4:03  

- Reflection on the Changes 5:36  

- Questioning the Changes 10:49  

- Surrendering the Old Life 12:43  

- Symptoms of Resistance to Change 15:22  

- 90 Percenter Syndrome and Its Impact on Business 16:16  

- The Need for an Assistant 19:41  

- The Importance of Project Management 27:07  

- The Need for Energy and Effort in Business 28:32 

 - Reflecting on the Business Journey 30:47  

- Revisiting the Business Philosophy 31:32  

- Commitment for 2025 32:31  

- The Evolution of the Podcast 40:24 

 - The Impact of the Changes 43:18  

- Questioning the Changes 46:14  

- Looking Forward to Future Implementations  

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• Project 2740: https://www.atomicbusinesscoaching.com/project2740

Preston Thomas is a lifelong martial artist and cinephile. Film Jitsu is his second feature film as a director and his first documentary. It is about the crossover between the worlds of martial arts, grappling, filmmaking, and stunts. The project’s journey has taken Preston from 87 North in Los Angeles to Breakfall Studios in New York City. He’s interviewed and trained with martial artists and stunt performers at every stage of their careers, from ambitious young hustlers making action short films to industry veterans who have worked on blockbusters like the John Wick series. Appearing in this film are legends and pioneers such as Erik Paulson, Rigan Machado and Gokor Chivichyan.

MENTIONS

• Preston’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7910215/
• Preston’s Website: https://www.aprestonthomas.com/
• Preston’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.preston.thomas/
• Film Jistu’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33255705/reference/
• Film Jitsu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/film.jitsu/
• Film Jitsu’s website: https://www.filmjitsudoc.com/
• Alexander Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0D2R7W4JN/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
• Preston’s First Feature – Matriarch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09PXX4WSC/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

TAMMFF Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/TAMMFF

Live Event Screening Info: https://www.patreon.com/posts/updated-with-our-115810301

FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS

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Paul’s on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/KravMagaChef

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PRODUCERS

Executive Producers:

Stephen Koepfer

Paul Varacchi

Thiago Benedetti

Produced by:

Press Record Studios

-Matthew Kaplowitz

-Richard Butler

-Corey Gumbs

http://www.pressrecordstudios.com

Associate Producers:

Becca GT

Jared DiCroce

Video Editor

Matthew Kaplowitz

Original music by:

Ahrue Luster

Brought to you by Breakfall Studios

What A Year It's Been

Jay Santy and the crew reflect on 2024 and what has occurred in the past year. Also, predictions are on the table, and some may be controversial. Jay looks at Raw and Netflix and shares his thoughts on the debut episode.

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