What do you get when a former chef leaves the city, buys a farm, and starts making butter and hummus from scratch?

Brook Maikut, founder of Dinner Club and Cura Farm, shares how his journey from photography to fine dining to farming is rooted in a love for connection—through flavor, ritual, and community. We talk about building a life with intention, the joys of creating nourishing food by hand, and why owning the process (and even the violence of raising meat) can transform your relationship to what you eat.

🌱 Topics Covered:

The transition from restaurant to farm life
How Dinner Club is reimagining grocery staples
Cooking with intuition and building community through food
Why trust, ritual, and hyper-local sourcing matter
The unexpected power of minimal signage and maximum connection

Can chiropractic care actually be measured?

Dr. Jacob Coffman believes it should be. In this episode, we go deep on why traditional chiropractic gets a bad rap, how he uses objective data to track real healing, and the surprising connections between your eyes, your spine, and your balance. From old injuries to desk-worker stiffness, this is an honest look at how modern chiropractic can move you out of pain—and into lifelong movement.

🔍 Topics Covered:

The credibility problem in chiropractic—and how to fix it
Using balance, gait, and alignment data to track healing
Cervical-ocular rehab: the missing link in chronic neck pain
What stress, skipping, and kettlebells have in common
Minimal-effective-dose workouts for busy lives

What happens when a Michelin-trained chef walks away from fine dining to live closer to the land?

James Mann, founder of Spicebush Woodcraft, shares how burnout led him from elite kitchens to the wilds of Ohio—where he now forages mushrooms, teaches edible plant walks, and built an underground greenhouse with reclaimed windows. This episode dives into ancestral foodways, the nuance of sustainable foraging, and why the future of food might just start in your backyard.

🪵 Topics Covered:

From Michelin star restaurants to mushroom foraging
Why ramps aren't endangered (but need respect)
Building a geothermal greenhouse from scratch
Creating sustainable food systems at home
The philosophy of slow living and land stewardship

🌿 Explore more of James’s world: https://www.spicebushwoodcraft.com

What if your cravings, burnout, and chronic symptoms were your body's way of begging you to pay attention?

In this episode, Dr. Hanisha Patel, naturopathic doctor and founder of Mahan Health, shares how to reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. We dive into the difference between true intuition and addictive cravings, how gut health rewires your emotional resilience, and why healing is more than just supplements and diet. Plus, a powerful, personal story of reversing autoimmune symptoms—by leaving the wrong relationship.

🎧 Topics Covered:

Listening to your body vs. modern distractions

Ayurvedic & naturopathic roots of real healing

Gut-brain connection and emotional health

Resilience: the missing key in chronic healing

Hashimoto's, PCOS, and how Hanisha found her power again

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Sarah Lagrotteria, founder of Just Bloom School, joins the show to challenge the myth that AI is the ultimate creative tool. Backed by groundbreaking research by her husband Angus Fletcher with Ohio State and US Army Special Operations, she explains why human narrative thinking is key to originality, resilience, and growth. If you've ever felt uneasy relying on AI to create, this conversation will reframe how you think about creativity—and how to strengthen it.

🌱 Discover how story shapes the brain
🧠 Why AI-generated ideas feel fresh but fall flat
✍️ The surprising science of writing by hand
🏃 How movement sparks real creative breakthroughs

check out Just Bloom School: https://www.justbloomschool.com/

How do presidential campaigns go from obscurity to national recognition in just a few months? What happens behind the scenes in the world of political operations, media, and rapid-fire decision-making?

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Wasserstein, a political strategist and operations expert who has worked on some of the most high-profile campaigns in modern history. She shares raw, unfiltered insights into what it’s really like to build a campaign from the ground up, scale at warp speed, and navigate the high-stakes world of elections.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:37 Intro to a unique campaign
00:01:12 Operations is about people
00:03:48 Rebecca's start in the campaign world
00:05:13 Differences in campaigns
00:06:53 passing legislation
00:08:40 Constant campaignin prevents progress
00:09:24 How to keep the train moving
00:11:47 Importance of media
00:12:47 Measuring success
00:14:47 Self funded campaigns
00:15:57 Red tape prevents efficency
00:17:57 The business of campaigns
00:19:07 Technology moves quick
00:21:27 New Things for next cycle
00:23:30 Politics is shockingly in person
00:24:52 Building community is key
00:25:50 meeting the country on campaigns
00:26:47 Early state luxury
00:27:52 Campaign Education
00:28:42 online vs offline politics
00:31:11 a great team
00:32:35 it's a small world
00:35:06 Advance - Never seen
00:36:43 The presidential podium
00:38:14 Trump's understanding of media
00:39:42 Transperency exposes all
00:40:56 The stories have to run ontime
00:42:01 Trusting people not to leak
00:46:15 politics perception vs reality
00:47:34 Campaign corruption
00:50:13 American Electorate
00:52:01 Stories drive the personal connection
00:53:10 Respectful disagreement - not toxic
00:53:52 Regulations are hard
00:55:26 Anger drives action
00:57:52 Single purpose bills
00:59:48 Congress is difficult to get things done
01:01:33 The Overten window
01:02:19 Audeince Capture is the problem
01:05:33 Humanity vs avoiding the real issue
01:06:50 America is supposed to be better
01:08:45 Social media sells authenticity
01:10:17 Everything is Propaganda
01:12:28 Fact checking is easier than ever
01:13:05 New generation of news
01:13:52 Teleprompter op is a skill
01:15:51 Covering a Trump Rally
01:17:19 Watching greatness unfold
01:20:24 Virtual Event prep is crucial
01:22:28 revolutionary campaign
01:23:50 Moving into the world of E-Sports
01:26:17 E-Sports for education
01:28:49 Fictional stories to communicate values

If you're interested in politics, media, campaign strategy, or the behind-the-scenes world of elections, this episode is a must-watch. 🎙️

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What really goes into making a Super Bowl broadcast happen? Veteran live TV camera operator Ryan Scott takes us behind the scenes of one of the most intense productions in the world—covering everything from filming Tom Brady and Gronk tossing a football across Bourbon Street balconies to the sleepless nights of live event logistics.

Ryan shares war stories from the field, the hidden complexities of live production, and what it really takes to work at the highest level in television. If you've ever wondered about the people behind your favorite sports and entertainment broadcasts, this is the episode for you.
00:00 - Introduction: Inside the Super Bowl Broadcast
05:20 - The Madness of Live TV: Bourbon Street, Brady & Gronk
10:45 - Why Live Production Is an Unseen Team Sport
16:30 - The Art of Capturing the Moment: Perfection in One Shot
22:15 - Lessons from 20 Years in Live Broadcast & What It Takes to Succeed
27:50 - The Social Media vs. Live TV Divide: Why Creators Struggle
33:40 - The Reality of Breaking into Sports TV & Ryan’s Career Journey
39:15 - What Separates Amateurs from Pros in the Industry
44:50 - The Energy & Precision of Live Camera Work
50:30 - The Chaos & Magic of Live Sports Broadcasting

🔥 If you’re fascinated by the hidden world of live production, this episode is a must-watch!

🌍 What happens when you leave everything behind to live a life of total freedom? Meet Millie Rose, a nomad who spent four years living out of Airbnbs, vans, and even a tent—before finally finding a new home in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, she shares the unexpected lessons, wild adventures, and hard truths about breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind and embracing a radically simple life.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🚐 What NO ONE tells you about van life & nomadic living
🏡 Why she finally decided to settle down after years on the road
🔥 The biggest myths about quitting the traditional lifestyle
🤯 How minimalism and non-attachment change your mindset
🧘 The mental and emotional challenges of constant travel
🎯 How to trust your intuition & say YES to the right opportunities
💡 What’s really missing in the "off-grid" fantasy & how to build balance instead
Millie’s story is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever dreamed of escaping the rat race—but also a reminder that freedom is about more than just leaving.

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🏋️‍♂️ Elite strength coach and world-record-holding powerlifter Matt Wenning pulls back the curtain on the TRUTH about training, longevity, and avoiding career-ending injuries. Whether you're a lifter, athlete, or just someone who wants to build real strength without breaking your body—this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:28 Longevity in strength training
00:03:38 Teaching vs doing
00:04:04 Importance of applied education
00:05:37 46 years injury free
00:06:16 Modern Powerlifting community
00:06:56 impatient for results
00:07:13 Attention on bad information
00:07:43 Impacts of social media
00:09:48 Earn your bicepts
00:11:20 Familar hell vs unfamiliar heaven
00:12:11 Arnolds Bench press seminar
00:13:17 Rehab through mobility
00:14:48 Get direction for your movement needs
00:15:52 There's no cookie cutter workout
00:16:35 Hamstrings need help
00:20:07 Focus on the muscles you can't see in the mirror
00:21:44 Posture is indicitive of balance
00:22:25 where to start to get in shape
00:25:08 Cardio after food, stress & weight
00:26:20 Cardio makes you hungry
00:26:58 Hunger & caloric impact
00:29:20 biohacking vs natural living
00:30:22 Sleep is essential for weight management
00:30:59 socital magnesium deficencies
00:32:06 poor sleep hurts a lot
00:34:24 sleep more in winter
00:36:05 social medias problem
00:38:16 Young Experts & training for longevityt
00:40:09 Enhanced Games
00:41:08 Thoughts on steroids
00:42:57 recognition at the Arnolds
00:43:43 Micahel Jordan is a different kind of Athlete
00:44:36 NBA is a different game now
00:47:26 Hard work life experience
00:53:35 Education
00:54:30 Beginner phase problem
00:56:31 Human Variable
00:57:29 Top level athletes are gifted
01:00:20 Travis Kelce Training plan
01:01:22 risk reward of training for top performace
01:01:46 Bo Jackson
01:03:46 Environment dictates your path
01:05:16 Unilateral & Bilateral training
01:08:06 Man in the Arena
01:14:53 There's nothing new
01:15:12 Creatine

The BIGGEST MISTAKES most people make in the gym (and how to fix them)
Why 90% of fitness advice on social media is complete BS
How to train for long-term strength WITHOUT injuries
The hidden danger of prioritizing aesthetics over function
Why most trainers don’t practice what they preach
The Soviet training secrets that changed everything
How modern powerlifting has become a race to the bottom
What social media is getting WRONG about fitness & performance
Matt’s no-nonsense approach will completely change how you think about building strength, injury prevention, and training like an elite athlete.

Check out Matt's educational courses: https://www.wenningstrength.com

🎙️ From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Jesse Burkett on Sobriety, Music & Finding Your True Calling In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, we dive deep with Jesse Burkett —musician, sound healer, and creative force—about his transformation from the chaos of the music industry to a life of purpose, health, and self-discovery.

00:00:00 Intro 
00:02:45 Music industry vs health
00:06:39 sobriety looking in the mirror
00:09:46 Intrinsic motivation
00:11:28 Convincing people hard work is great
00:11:54 First time gym visit
00:13:52 Learn to celebrate yourself
0:14:33 Calming the inner critic
00:15:50 workout focus on form
00:17:59 physical discipline changes your perspective
00:19:29 reshaping view on success
00:21:21 patience, biohacking fact from fiction
00:23:44 supplments vs finding it internally
00:25:51 back to the basics of diet
00:29:50 learning to cook is a life hack
00:32:47 sauna
00:34:59 diet has a bad association
00:37:14 Intuative eating movment
00:39:29 Answer your body's requests
00:41:34 Dramatic realization to trust your gut
00:44:40 sound healing
00:54:25 finding healing frequencies
00:58:35 Sympathecitc resonance
01:01:08 loving people
01:09:36 no one needs to give you permission
01:11:30 speak the language of who's listening