This week, Charlie is joined by Sam Floyd, the Founder of Operation Coffee. His company is dedicated to raising awareness about veteran suicide over a cup of his locally-sourced small batch roasted coffee. They discuss how Sam and many other veterans like him struggle with their mental health after serving and how to reach out to them.

 

Interested in buying his coffee? Head to https://shop.operationcoffee.com and find them on Facebook and Instagram @operationcoffeeroasters! 

 

Veterans Crisis Line:

1-800-273-8244 (and press 1) 

Visit the Veterans Crisis Line online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/hotline 

 

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Josie Lee, director of the Ho-Chunk Nation Museum and Cultural Center, joins Charlie this week on the CripesCast as they discuss the impact that the Ho-Chunk Nation has on the state of Wisconsin. Listen as they unpack crucial topics like racism, representation and rhetoric for the Ho-Chunk people.

"And there is your dagger!" This week Charlie is joined by legendary Green Bay Packers Play-by-Play announcer Wayne Larrivee.  They discuss the Packers current Super Bowl chances, how Wayne snuck his way into sportscasting, and achieving his lifelong goal of working for the Packers.

Penn Holderness, who you may recognize as the father and husband of the Holderness Family, joins Charlie on the CripesCast this week to talk about their shared experience of going from local news anchors to content creators. They discuss their creative processes, their similar career paths and how to adapt to the changing demands and trends of social media and the entertainment industry. Charlie also shares a riveting story about finding coyote tracks and scat in the woods. 

 

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Scott Evans is not only Charlie's former roommate, he's also the host of World of Dance on NBC, co-host of Access Hollywood and has his own podcast, So Close. He and Charlie discuss the entertainment industry, growing up in the Midwest and of course the dangers of being Charlie's roommate. Before the interview, Charlie also talks about the recent breach of the US Capitol.

Green Bay Packer's Pro Bowl Guard, Elgton Jenkins, joins Charlie to talk about football, fishing, and a heck of a lot of other things.  Charlie also rambles about his New Year's Resolutions and bad back.

From racing go-karts in Wisconsin to racing in NASCAR, Natalie Decker has made quite the name for herself in a very short time. At just 23 she is already one of the top young drivers in the game. Charlie talks with Natalie about her racing career, but also water skiing fails, her love of the Midwest and how to handle the ups and downs of social media.

Singer, songwriter and Charlie's vocal coach, Dot Todman, joins the CripesCast this week to discuss her journey in music. Originally from Canada, Dot shares how she made her way to becoming one of LA's top Vocal Empowerment Coaches and how she developed C.O.R.E Vocal Power method. Listen as Charlie and Dot talk about the importance of meditation and positive thinking, musicality and they even do a little singing.

In this week's episode, Charlie is joined by friend and collaborator Taylor Calmus, who you may be more familiar with as Dude Dad.  Charlie and Taylor have a lot of fun reminiscing about the videos they've created together and discuss Taylor's perseverance in becoming the powerhouse content creator he is today.

In this week's episode, Charlie is joined by sportscaster Brian Anderson. You may know him as the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, NCAA games or NBA 2K21. They discuss a variety of topics including rodeo clowns, gambling on the golf course, and go in-depth on how they found their voices in the broadcasting world.