The Chat

Episode 29: Chatting about the carb-loaded first week of summer, the corrosive effects of reboot/remake culture, Robert, the fantasy author can’t remember Anduril, Flame of the West, a deep discussion into the greatest TV show of the last decade, and the fraught consequences of the sexual revolution. 

Episode 28 - Carlos chats with Ben Middleton, Regional CEO of Centerstone. They talk about the life-changing power of mentors, early years, figuring things out, the compounding effect of doing the right thing, parents having the courage to move the family for a new start, finding your aptitude and personal connection.

For more information on Centerstone and their mental health and addiction services visit https://centerstone.org

Episode 27 - Robert chats with Mike Lorenz about the affinity of psychopaths for gin, the ins and outs of bank failures, who’s going to buy the US debt, the domino theory of the financial system, revolutions, bad economic theory, the rise of individualism, and who is rewriting the code of society?

Episode 26 - Chatting about alligator farm investment opportunities, mortal combat sports, the locus of control theory, the power of military wives, hidden secrets in the basement of the Louvre, Robert’s unquenchable craving for Middle Eastern food, the boys’ longing for brunch, and the taste of poverty.

Episode 25 - Chatting about the plague on the pantry that is teenage boys, sustainable dieting, the explosive growth of health care costs and college administration, and how the American education system is a badly-engineered relic.

Episode 24 - Chatting about mystery box storytelling, why a friend will jump in a hole with you, commiserating about the worst part of writing a book, how men develop respect after fist fighting, and why authors are the most dramatic people.

Episode 23 - Robert’s startling confession, naming your AI before it commits suicide, how Carlos got advice from Sigmund Freud without needing a seance, and how driving your enemies before you and hearing the lamentations of their women has become a lost art.

Episode 22 - Chatting about writing and finishing a series, keeping up with old friends, rediscovering the fundamentals, writing our own biographies, sharing your struggles, and the value of working your @$$ off for success.

Episode 21: Carlos chats with his friend Mike Rhodes of Cleerly Health. They also delve into Red Bull beginnings, the evolution of sales, preventative healthcare, the current state of Atlanta, looking out for goats and embracing AI for a better world.

If you're interested in finding out more about Cleerly Health, or want to share with your primary care provider, visit Cleerly at CleerlyHealth.com 

Episode 20 - Special guest Robyn Haines asks Robert fan questions about his books, and they chat about his Indiana Jones moment, how Robert’s kid guessed a story secret no one else has, how to plot a book, and the unfortunate trend(?!) of men in yoga pants.