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Jimmy is a video game content creator and Twitch Streamer. While Jimmy loves gaming in general, he has really found his calling with NBA 2k, where he currently partners with the brand. Jimmy graduated from Butler University with a degree in journalism. While in college, Jimmy combined his passion for basketball with his passion for photography and videography and had the opportunity to take pictures and videos for college basketball teams and players. Fast forward to present day, Jimmy is now working with NBA 2k and has built a community for the NBA 2k MyTeam players in the world. Jimmy is known as "The Professor" because he's always sharing tips, tricks, and suggestions on how gamers can get the most out of their NBA 2k MyTeam experience. While Jimmy is growing his communities and social media presences, he not only provides good information, but he also always has a positive demeanor. On his Twitch streams, you can find Jimmy having genuine conversations and sharing life and content creation advice to all of his viewers. Jimmy has done a fantastic job making a community and career through his passions and I cannot wait to see what else he accomplishes.

In this episode Jimmy talks about NBA 2k, content creation, consistency, and much more!

Connect with Jimmy!

Twitter: @DFS_D0E 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dfs_doe

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Justin in a fellow Central Michigan University graduate and the founding member of Detroit's first anime club. Justin has always loved anime, comics, superheroes, and video games. Recently, Justin had the idea of creating a local club for the anime community so he could create a space for people that share his passions. While Justin was growing up, he loved anime, but it wasn't too popular at the time. As times have changed, anime has become much more popularized and Justin noticed this growing interest and decided to start his club for this purpose. Starting a club is no easy feat, and it is something that Justin has had, and continues to, dedicate a lot of his time and energy to. It's really cool to see how Justin took his personal passion and created a place for others who have the same and similar passions find community. I'm excited to watch Justin continue to grow his anime club and see everything else that he accomplishes. 

In this episode Justin talks about anime, starting a club, finding your value, and much more!

Connect with Justin!

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ZXeSakYN?fbclid=PAAaZgtd3cDFerhdI6hctju0znY4BN7LkkubD8riq3Wr8B-Qc-c8V82aNF-20

Discord: https://discord.gg/gDYyNcJj

Instagram: @born_otaku77

Snapchat: @jsmoove2117

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Shannon is an educator, collaborator, and activator. Since moving to Denver, Colorado Shannon has really made a home for herself there. Shannon has always been passionate about the communities that she's a part of and has tired to make a difference in any way that she's able to. Wanting to make a difference in her new home town led Shannon to think "why not me?" thus what sparked her idea to run for Denver City Council. Shannon is currently running her people-powered, data-driven, heart-centered campaign for Denver City Council in District 10. From chatting with Shannon, it's clear how passionate she is about the work she is doing and planning on continuing to do. Specifically, one of Shannon's major passions involving policy is affordable housing. While I am a bit bias and hope Shannon is elected, I know that she has already made such a positive impact within her community and I know that she will continue to, no matter what the results. 

In this episode Shannon talks about running for city council, making a difference, community, and much more!

Connect with Shannon!

Website: https://www.shannon-hoffman.com

Twitter: @ShannonLovesD10

Instagram: @shannonlovesd10

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

People are probably familiar with how Spotify has their annual “wrapped” report where they tell listeners what they listened to, favorite artists/songs, etc. over the last year. As a podcaster, Spotify also sends out a wrapped report for your podcast metrics over the past year. I just wanted to take an episode to share how 2022 was for the ZAP! Podcast and to thank you all for the endless support! It means a lot and none of this would be possible without you all! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing everyone a relaxing and safe end to their year!

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Michael is a retired business owner where he did private security and now is a Michigan based author where he writes his Michigan Thrillers. Michael has always had a passion for writing but coming out of college, he didn't see being a writer as a way that he could make a living. With this in mind, Michael decided to start his own business in private security. Even though Michael decided to hold off on his writing career, he always knew that he was going to be a fiction writer. Back in college, Michael actually told a professor that he would be a fiction author at age 60. Michael essentially predicted his future as he fulfilled this goal to be a fiction writer while in his 60s. Michael used his life and private security experience to center his writing around his main character named Jack Handler. Jack is a retired Chicago homicide detective and all of Michael's books follow Jack's adventures. While all of Michael's Jack Handler books are fiction, everything that happens in the books are plausible - this is something that Michael really wanted to focus on and takes pride in. Additionally, all of the Jack Handler books are self contained stories. Michael wanted to write his books in a way in which the reader could pick any of the books up and understand the story they are about to read. Michael always recommends starting with "Murder on Sugar Island," and then going from there. In addition to constantly writing, Michael travels to various shows and events throughout Michigan for book signings and meet and greets. I actually had the pleasure to meet Michael at a recent event and get a signed copy of one of his books. From talking to Michael, it is clear just how passionate he is about writing and sharing Jack Handler's adventures with his readers. I'm looking forward to the day that we can all see Jack Handler on a streaming service. 

In this episode Michael talks about his Jack Handler thrillers, being an author, mindset, and much more!

Connect with Michael!

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.greenwichvillageink.com

If you would like to receive Michael's Newsletter, please email him and ask to be included. 

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Emily is a college educator, content creator, and college football fanatic. Emily has always been passionate about education, so much so that she earned her Ph.D. in Communications Studies and now is a college educator where she teaches various courses related to communications. Communication is a key skill that can impact an individual's life in a multitude of ways. Over the last few years with the pandemic, communication skills and practices have been impacted and even changed. Emily shares a bit about how communication has been impacted and how the way that she educates has changed a bit as well. In addition to what Emily is doing now, she chats about her personal academic journey and the challenges of burnout and imposter syndrome. While it makes perfect sense, this conversation with Emily reinforced the idea to me that content creation highly relies on communication. With this perfect pairing, it only seems natural that Emily also does content creation as a fun passion project. Emily also lives by the idea of cultivating kindness. While I think Emily is highly accomplished and a really cool person, what really resonates with me is her passion for positivity and cultivating kindness. I love the community that she has built through kindness and I love the way that Emily educates and lives her regular day to day life while cultivating kindness. I truly believe that the world can always use a little extra kindness, and I think Emily is doing a great job helping to pave that way forward. 

In this episode Emily talks about communication, cultivating kindness, college football, and much more!

Connect with Emily!

Twitter: @emilyetaylor23

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Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Sadeek is a licensed insurance agent by day, and has been an entrepreneur for the majority of his life. Sadeek has always wanted to take control of his own destiny and work hard to accomplish his goals, so from a young age, he gravitated towards the idea of being an entrepreneur. Throughout his journey, Sadeek has had a lot of successes, but has also seen his fair share of setbacks. However, Sadeek hasn't let any of these setbacks or obstacles stop him - rather, he has always preserved. Currently Sadeek is also a professional photographer and also has does some content creation. Sadeek has an internal drive and dedication that has helped him accomplish many things and I know that he is just starting to scratch the surface. 

In this episode Sadeek talks about his life journey, spirituality, overcoming obstacles, and much more!

Connect with Sadeek!

Twitter: @DeeksViewOG

Instagram: @deeksview

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Jack is a content creator that makes videos and writes about the Detroit Pistons for the Detroit Bad Boys of SB Nation. While working full-time in project management, roughly a year ago Jack decided to pursue his passion of covering his favorite basketball team. While I'm a Pistons fan because I live in Michigan, Jack is from Australia and decided to claim the Pistons as his team because of one single player - Andre Drummond. Jack always loved the NBA, and when Drummond was coming out of college and entering the NBA Draft, Jack decided that whatever team drafter Drummond would be his team. Within the course of the last year, Jack has gone from sharing his thoughts to the Detroit Bad Boys to being a writer for them to making money through his writing all while following his passions of basketball, the NBA, and the Detroit Pistons. While Jack seems like a seasoned veteran, putting himself out there with his content wasn't always easy for him. Jack shared parts of his personal journey and how mental health has impacted him and how he's overcome some obstacles. Jack also sheds some light on his mindset and how he consciously focuses on attracting his goals and what he wants to accomplish. Whether it's chopping it up about the Pistons or just life, I really value my conversations with Jack and I think he's a fantastic person. While Jack is still early on in his journey covering the Pistons/NBA, I have a good feeling that one day Jack Kelly is going to be a household name within the industry. 

In this episode Jack talks about his content creation journey, mental health, the Law of Attraction, and much more!

Connect with Jack!

Personal Twitter: @jack_kelly_313

Where you can read Jack's work: Twitter: @detroitbadboys

Instagram: @jack_kelly_313_

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Tyler is a former Division 1 gymnast at the University of Illinois, American Ninja Warrior competitor, and a physical therapist. Before Tyler's collegiate career, he was a member of the Junior National Team from 2000-2004. During Tyler's college career he was a two time Co-Captain and helped lead the gymnastics team to three podium finishes. While at the University of Illinois, Tyler also was a 4x All American, 4x Academic All American, 2x Silver Team Champion, and a Big Ten Vault Champion. Tyler also holds the world record for the Iron Cross. After being a college athlete, Tyler continued his academic endeavors and received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in Science. Since then, Tyler has worked exclusively in outpatient physical therapy, and has specialized in gymnastics related injuries and rehabilitation. Movement has always been important to Tyler so after his gymnastics career ended, he was still looking for ways to move. This passion for movement led Tyler to the sport of Ninja Warrior. Tyler has competed on American Ninja Warrior where he has made it as far as Stage Two in Vegas. While being an athlete has and is a big part of Tyler's life, he also is a husband and father and continuing to work on his own business practice. Whether it is in the world of physical therapy or being a ninja warrior athlete, I know that Tyler is going to continue to do some great things. 

In this episode Tyler talks about movement, ninja warrior, finding balance, and much more!

Connect with Tyler!

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.yamapt.com/home.html

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!

Simone is a hair stylist that specializes in textured hair. Simone has been working as a hair stylist for a while now and has had great opportunities to be a stylist for various different events. However, getting to this point in her life and career was not always crystal clear. In her life, Simone has taken various risks for her to find her true passion and calling in life. When it comes to being a hair stylist, Simone is passionate about working with different types of hair and making sure that her clients can feel confident after their appointment. In addition to her career being her passion, Simone has found other passions that aren't a career path, but rather just something she truly enjoys. One of Simone's other passions is food and she created a separate social media account where she shares her food creations. Simone is making a name for herself within the hair styling community and I know that she will continue to do great work. 

In this episode Simone talks about taking risks, finding community, seeking mentors, and much more!

Connect with Simone!

Hair Instagram: @simoneburrelll

Food Instagram: @mixed.pl8

Hair website: https://squareup.com/appointments/book/55z0zf3jk5yaxo/LP7WVDFRKZKTS/services

Connect with me!

Personal:

Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @zachhose14

Email: [email protected]

The Official Podcast:

Instagram/Facebook: @zappodcastofficial

If you want want to be a guest on the podcast, I'd love to have you! Feel free to reach out directly!