Brad Beeler spent 25 years inside the United States Secret Service — protecting presidents, traveling to more than 40 countries, and witnessing world-changing events from just a few feet away. In this episode, he breaks down the realities of leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and the human behavior patterns he learned while operating in some of the most high-pressure environments on the planet.

From understanding people at their core, to navigating dangerous situations, to leading under extreme stress, Brad shares mindset frameworks that apply to everyday life, relationships, business, and how we communicate with one another. This discussion dives deep into personal values, growth, integrity, family, and what it really takes to stay grounded while serving at the highest levels of responsibility.

If you’re someone who loves psychology, leadership, elite performance, or raw human stories, you’re going to get incredible value from this conversation.

Chapters;

0:00 – Why Detecting Deception Is So Difficult

1:14 – What Makes Secret Service Agents Better at Spotting Lies

2:02 – Genuine vs. Manipulated Human Behavior

2:55 – The Most Common Lie: Omission

4:26 – The Red Flags: Delays, Inflection, and Specific Lying

7:00 – Creating the Right Environment for Truth

9:03 – Mirroring, Rapport, and Effective Communication

11:43 – Making People Comfortable Enough to Open Up

15:05 – How to Become a Better Listener

17:13 – Why First Impressions Are Often Wrong

22:57 – Understanding Manipulation and Narcissists

29:17 – How People Behave Under Pressure

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How do you become mentally strong in a world built for comfort?

In this powerful conversation, Troy Horne breaks down the uncomfortable truth:

Most people avoid anything that makes them grow — and then wonder why their life never changes.

Troy explains why motivation fades, why comfort destroys ambition, and why mental strength has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with consistency, resilience, and doing the hard things even when you don’t feel like it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, overwhelmed or like you “quit when life gets hard,” this video will hit you harder than any motivational speech — because it’s real, practical, and painfully honest.

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In this deep conversation, travel writer and philosopher Rolf Potts — best known for Vagabonding and inspiring The 4-Hour Workweek — explains why we live in an age where people are rich in time but poor in life.

He talks about what travel really teaches you about freedom, simplicity, and happiness, and why chasing more can actually make you feel less alive.

If you’ve ever wondered how to slow down, find meaning, and live with intention — this episode will change the way you see success and time itself.

Chapters;

00:00 Do We want to Travel?

03:31 Travelling with no luggage?

06:29 Time Wealth

13:10 Coming Home

21:44 Travelling with Influencers

32:49 Can We Learn About Life Through Travel?

42:20 Rolf’s Influence on a Tim Ferriss Book

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Rolf is a travel writer, teacher, and author of Vagabonding — a book that reshaped how millions view time, money, and purpose. His ideas have inspired thought leaders like Tim Ferriss and continue to influence a generation of slow travelers and creatives.

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As a former professional actor, Dominic has performed in many of the UK’s leading theatres and appeared on film in everything from BBC period dramas to big action movies. He is best known for playing Virgil Tracy in the Hollywood remake of Thunderbirds alongside Sir Ben Kingsley.

I can guarantee there's no one else who's flown a spaceship, lost $1,000,000 and been fired by Simon Cowell.

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00:00 Being Vulnerable 

01:00 Overcoming Pressure 

04:10 Spotlight Effect 

07:03 Finding Yourself 

10:10 Lack of Communication Skills 

16:11 Coming Back From Losing it All 

17:20 Being Fired By Simon Cowell 

21:52 Being Famous 

27:00 Starting Over 

31:00 Acting Life Lessons 

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Tom Hruby is an Ex Navy SEAL, MMA Fighter and D1 Football Player at Northwestern.Tom had a troubled upbringing which lead him to search for purpose and meaning through chaotic paths. Through this he ended in a place of mental torture. Feeling Lost, No idea what to do with his life and most importantly, like he was holding onto trauma.Today we discuss should people heal themselves, The Art of Forgiveness and the most important question in today's world...Are we broken?Chapters;00:58 The Art of Letting Go03;19 Redefining Introspection11:03 Walk Yourself Home15:17 The Meaning of Discipline30:55 Heal For Your Kids36:00 The Evolution of StrengthASG;https://www.x.com/only_asghttps://www.instagram.com/only_asghttps://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/Tom;http://www.tomhrubyseal.com/https://www.instagram.com/thruby33

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What happens when a man loses everything — $85,000 in credit-card debt, a canceled TV deal, and a judge calling him an idiot — but somehow turns it all into purpose?In this conversation, Tommy A. Kilpatrick shares how an infomercial dream in 2004 turned into financial disaster, why he walked away from the system, and how he rebuilt his life helping farmers and families in the Philippines. It’s a story about money, failure, and the strange path back to peace.We talk about debt, credit scores, lawsuits, homelessness by choice, and the mindset that lets you start again when everything falls apart.If you’ve ever felt trapped by money or curious about what “wealth without work” really means, this one will make you stop and think.Chapters;0:00 – The $85,000 Credit Card Trap0:32 – Beating the Banks2:00 – The Banks’ Biggest Secret3:30 – Law Is Language6:20 – The Psychology of Debt8:17 – Fear, Authority, and Money11:04 – How Inflation Was Engineered13:21 – The Fastest Path to Wealth15:32 – The Free Revolution29:12 – Forgive and Forget

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Connor Treacy is a Los Angeles–based entrepreneur, music executive, and nightlife/cultural strategist.He co-founded OffSunset, a high-end nightclub in West Hollywood. In his earlier career, he worked at Universal Music Group, where he was involved in projects that achieved multi-platinum status and contributed to a Grammy-winning album (Dua Lipa’s Best Pop Vocal Album). He gained early public attention by organizing a “Project X”–style party at age 19, which helped him access influential networks.Today he sat down with me to reflect on the highs and lows of his career, along with some of the wildest stories the nightlife scene in Hollywood has to offer.Chapters;0:00 – The Night Suge Knight Got Shot (True Story)2:00 – From College Kid to Nightlife King of LA6:10 – Building the Most Exclusive Club in Hollywood10:45 – Managing Youngblood, Dua Lipa & Music Industry Secrets17:25 – The Psychology Behind Nightlife & Power25:40 – How COVID Destroyed Nightlife & the Project X Comeback34:20 – What Makes Superstars Different (Mindset of Success)ASG;https://www.x.com/only_asghttps://www.instagram.com/only_asghttps://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/Connor;https://www.instagram.com/theconnortreacyhttps://connortreacy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/connortreacy#NightlifeStories #successmindset #reallifelessons

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Alex Sanfilippo is the Founder of Podmatch, a platform that connects Podcast hosts to potential guests.Alex has been involved with Podcasting since 2015 and seen every trend, celebrity show and fall from grace. He has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the psychology behind the people in it.Today we discuss the following;- Rarebit Guests- The Communication Decline- What makes a Great Host- Is Fame Chosen From Birth?- How we would advise our Younger SelfASG;https://www.x.com/only_asghttps://www.instagram.com/only_asghttps://www.reddit.com/r/SimpleConversations/Alex;https://www.instagram.com/alexsanfilippo7https://alexsanfilippo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippohttps://www.facebook.com/AlexJSanfilippohttps://x.com/alexsanfilippo8Chapters;0:00 – Stop Killing & The Money Illusion1:15 – The Algorithm Only Cares About Engagement3:40 – Customer Service: Humans vs Bots6:20 – The Silence Exercise: Listening Beyond Words10:45 – Why Big Tech Feels Broken15:02 – Success: Chosen or Built?20:03 – Consistency, Patience & Long-Term Growth23:30 – Curiosity as the Hidden Advantage25:16 – Patience is Undervalued in Today’s World28:10 – Final Reflections & TakeawaysCheck out both Alex and Simple Conversations on http://podmatch.com

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The Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket chaos wasn’t just a fan frustration — it exposed the broken ticketing industry, Ticketmaster’s monopoly, and how bots and scalpers dominate live events.In this episode, I sit down with Michael Dodsworth to break down exactly what went wrong, why Ticketmaster crashed, and what the future of live entertainment might look like.From fans waiting hours in broken queues, to delivery drivers tossing parcels at your door, to the bigger question of whether monopolies like Ticketmaster can survive, we cover it all.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered why buying concert tickets feels like The Hunger Games, or if artists could just sell tickets directly to fans, this conversation has the answers.👇 Chapters0:00 Swifties Breakups Over Eras Tour Tickets0:25 Ticketmaster Meltdown Explained1:10 Why Bots and Brokers Dominate Ticket Sales2:00 Did Ticketmaster Underestimate Taylor Swift Fans3:20 Tech Failures and System Crashes6:00 From Chaos to Antitrust Policy Changes7:20 Secondary Market Scams and Fake Listings8:50 The Truth About Bots vs Ticketmaster Excuses10:45 Why Monopolies Kill Innovation12:00 Are Fans Losing Trust in Big Platforms13:45 Dynamic Pricing and Artists Selling Their Own Tickets16:30 Scalpers Turning Tickets Into Investments19:30 Identity Checks and Why Teams Don’t Care20:00 Will Ticketmaster Survive the Next Decade22:00 Could Artists Sell Tickets Directly to Fans26:00 Swifties vs The Monopoly Companies30:00 Pushing for Real Change in Ticketing#taylorswift #ticketmaster #erastour

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