The Vision Lab Podcast

Cuff and Mo sit down with former NFL defensive back Ken Hamlin to talk about his journey from football standout to owning his own personal line of cigars, The Arrival. The Memphis native breaks down how the same work ethic and mindset he used to make it in professional football has translated into his passion for cigars. The guys talk with Hamlin about some of the details of the cigar and the methodical process he took just to get the brand off the ground. The guys wrap up with a special announcement regarding Ken and the TVLP Golf Classic and Ken closes things out with a thought on what he sees for the future of his brand.

Cuff and Mo sit down with Kenny Wiles in a truly sobering interview about overcoming addiction. Wiles, now a third generation lounge owner, really opens up on how his teenage drug use took him down a road of addiction and multiple near death experiences. The Arlington native talks about how he was preparing himself to go to prison when a pastor stepped in and changed his life forever. Now clean and sober, Wiles talks about how he repaired the multiple broken relationships in his life and how the changes he made in his life led to his dad giving him a shot to get back in the family business and flourish .

Cuff and Mo catch up with one of the most colorful personalities in the cigar world, Leo Brown. The guys jump into how Leo actually got started smoking cigars during his time in the US Navy and how his curiosity about pairing cigars and drinks served as the basis for his company Barrels and Leafs. Brown, a Chicago native, talks about the importance of believing in yourself even when nobody else does. Leo also talks about some things he would like to see in the cigar industry and he even drops a special promo code for TVLP listeners. The guys wrap up with Leo telling us what we can expect from Barrels and Leaf in the future and what he would have told himself five years ago.

In their most edgy and polarizing interview to date, the guys sit down with Erika Angel to talk about what it’s like to be a member of the LGBTQ community in 2020. Angel, who identifies as a bisexual, talks about how she came out to her mom and what it meant to finally start being true to herself. Erika explains to the guys what the LGBTQ community is fighting for now and her view on how BLM and the gay community has had to fight for some of the same rights. The nutritionist delves into her thoughts on religion and her sexual orientation as well as the need for society to seek out more knowledge on alternative lifestyles as it becomes more and more visible on tv and in film.

Cuff and Mo sit down with the four men of Real Deal Sports Talk to hear about how a small number of sports fans on a Facebook group has now turned into a full blown talk show. David, Brent, Clent and B.T. explain how they all came together through their love of sports and when they knew it was time to turn all of their passionate debates into a show. The guys have a very animated discussion about Jordan vs LeBron and they give us a peak into what people can expect when they tune into Real Deal Sports Talk.

Cuff and Mo sit down with the owner Southern Fried Marketing, B.C. Newton, to discuss how he got his start in the music business and what it’s like to be considered one of the gatekeepers of the music scene in DFW. Newton talks about what he provides for an artist when he decides to work with them and the importance of having a good team around you in order to make things happen. He also talks about the advice he’s had to give some of the biggest artist in the world and how he can recognize a superstar in the making before the artist even sees it in themselves.

Cuff and Mo sit down with legendary hip hop producer Mr. Lee to talk about how he went from being on the run from the Feds to becoming one of the most influential producers in the history of hip hop. Lee explains how he got his start in the music business and his time working with the late Nipsey Hussle. The legendary producer announces his final project just released, 20 Years of Power. Finally, the fellas get deep as Lee breaks down Type 2 diabetes and its affect on his life.

Cuff and Mo sit down with one of the pillars of the DFW radio scene, Jeff  "Skin" Wade. The Richardson native talks about the importance of being committed to accomplish a goal and how to roll with the punches no matter what life throws at you. The guys discuss what Skin sees happening as the NBA starts up again.  The pod wraps up with Skin detailing his involvement as co-owner of the Rollertown Brewery in Celina, Texas and he gives the guys of TVLP a personal invite to the brewery to enjoy their famous War Daddy IPA.

Cuff and Mo sit down with the CEO/Founder/Owner of Klase Vodka, Kristal Williams to talk about how a near death experience changed her mindset and gave her the kickstart she needed to make her dream of owning her own liquor company a reality. The native of St. Rose, Louisiana dives into the nuts of bolts of the steps she took to turn her internal thoughts of what she wanted her vodka line to be into an award winning product. She details the formulating, the taste testing, the licensing and the other strange obstacles she overcame just to get what is now one of the emerging vodka brands in the country into the marketplace. She closes things out with a look to the immediate future of the brand and what everybody can expect from Klase Vodka over the long haul.