Uli Who

Former Navy SEAL, CIA case officer and current Springfield Firefighter Jeff Butler is a man who's worn many hats in many parts of the world. He sits down with Uli to talk about his training in the military, his family legacy in the SEALs, the importance of Benny Hinn as the world's greatest televangelist/actor, why he likes hoppy beers and learning how to speak Italian in the CIA. Tune in for a random conversation about how he got here, and what he's learned along the way.

In her professional life, Jen Davis is an absolute success; she's the number one Buyer's Agent in units sold nation-wide in the Keller Williams Realty. What's her story? How did she get there? In a word....kindness. That kindness professionally transcends into her personal life as well, which is why she's absolutely one of my favorite people and a genuine friend. Always willing to help, and always with a smile, Jen makes everyone around her want to be a better person and grateful for it.

He is an owner, athlete and coach of Crossfit Springfield. He was in a boy band back in the day. A man of faith and a father trying to reconcile his own path, Jeremy Mhire is a complex and captivating interviewee and today he s willing to go deeper than all of those things in a conversation about what drives him and how he maps his path. We even delve into the notion of redemption for a secular soul, so it goes deep quicker than we thought it might. Enjoy a glimpse into a great exchange!

Sitting down with Katie Clouse is always an adventure in conversation. From navigating life as a business owner, to single-parenthood and the pitfalls of dating in a today's day and age, we never run out of things to spin out on. She's wicked witty and a perfect guest for this show. Warning, though....it's got adult language and themes. Enjoy a fun trip with an awesome friend!

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Dave Hines is an on-air talent for US 97 and works in LA as a voiceover artist in addition to working on shows such as Nikki Sixx's "Sixx Sense" and "The Steve Harvey Morning Show". This is a long-form, fun conversation!

Links:

Shaun Munday "Remember My Name":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kKBurLDU8o

Dave Hines Cover of "Remember My Name":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59kSJYVQGPA&feature=youtu.be

The Highway Incident Essay by Uli:

https://halfpastawesome.com/2017/11/18/a-split-second-of-grace/

In this wide-ranging conversation with another firefighter, Uli & Scott Deckard begin another of their forays into living in the present & how to approach life from a thoughtful mindset. For 18 years they've been friends, and in this time when people can come and go from your life with the click of a button, to have a connection that's outlasted marriages, career & personal highs and lows is a testament to the power and value of your closest friends. Enjoy the first in this series with one interesting dude.

Although he holds no official title, Darrell Parker's casually referred to as "The Mayor Of Everywhere" based on the fact that wherever he goes, he's never met a stranger, and is THE FACE of optimism. He's faced his share of adversity, however, and in this conversation, he talks about how he's rebounded from tragedy by pushing forward, always. Together with his wife Sheila, they are a powerhouse of positivity and make everyone's day.

http://halfpastawesome.com/2016/09/16/for-every-man-a-sheila/

With an annual budget of $366 million, approximately 2300 full & part time employees, the City of Springfield, Mo. is overseen by Greg Burris, City Manager. We met up in his office and sat down to talk about his personal and professional challenges, the next chapter of his story, the disconnect that social media presents and his all-time favorite concerts he's attended (hint: we have the same favorite). A City Firefighter interviews the City Manager and another genuine conversation ensues.

In this interview with Chad "The Dad" Harris, we discuss not only Chad's chops in comedy, but the role of humor in getting through the tougher times, how we can generate a grateful, funny outlook on life even when there's not much to laugh at, seemingly. The brewery is kinda loud, there's a bit of an echo, but in the end, it's two friends trying to get to the bottom of some things that make us laugh. Thanks to Tonia, a thoughtful listener who provided the impetus for this discussion.

In this episode of The Real State, Uli talks with Springfield musical powerhouse Brandon Moore about his journey through music, addiction, redemption and the beautiful insights along the way. Brandon provides the music for the podcast, bringing his infectious and upbeat songwriting and lyrics along the way. A difficult and very genuine conversation, it gets deep quick and will hook you with Brandon's amazing story. Enjoy!