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Spiffy Sean Styles is a professional wrestler, musician, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed modern day Renaissance man.

We talk about turning passion into profit, building multiple income streams, navigating ADHD in creative careers, and what it really takes to succeed in professional wrestling and live music. From beach bars to wrestling rings, Sean shares how he designed a life outside the traditional 9 to 5.

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Burt and Burger are back on the Drink O’Clock Podcast three years after their first appearance, and a lot has changed.

In this episode, we break down how they accidentally built a viral TikTok brand with their “comment your county” livestream strategy, turned engagement into real revenue, and grew their podcast without missing a week for six years. We also talk Survivor guests including Coach and winner Todd Herzog, content creation...

John Cuturilo is the host of the Your Listener Podcast and the founder of Your Listener Counseling in Melbourne, Australia, where he works as a counselor focused on mental health, critical thinking, and human behavior. 

I sit down with John to talk about mental illness, therapy, and how personal experience shapes the way we understand the mind. We explore what works and what fails in traditional mental health systems, the limits of ...

Country artist Levi Coovert joins me to talk about releasing music independently, writing authentic country songs, and launching a self-funded tour across all 48 U.S. states and Canada.

Levi shares the inspiration behind his feel-good single “Let the Good Times Flow,” how live performances are helping him build a fan base, and why storytelling and positivity still matter in modern music.

If you enjoy country music, independent artist...

Gabriel Morrow is an American expat living in Canada. We talk about how a missing IRS refund turned into a multi-year legal and tax battle. What began as an unpaid $1,800 tax refund escalated into identity theft flags, lost tax returns, and an unprecedented case involving a U.S. university-based low income tax clinic.

We dive into the realities of navigating the IRS from abroad, why Americans overseas often feel ignored by the U.S. ...

Scott Martin is a former collegiate soccer coach whose life was permanently changed after a rare illness led to the amputation of both hands and parts of his feet.

In this episode, we talk about trauma, depression, discrimination, and how Scott rebuilt his identity through coaching, mentorship, and belief in others. We also discuss his upcoming book, Play From Your Heart, and the philosophy that carried him forward when everything h...

Lawson Nuland is an actor, comedian, and host of the Super Wall Jump podcast. We chat about video games, gaming culture, and why the industry needs to embrace being weird again.

We dive into growing up as gamers, the rise and fall of gaming journalism, Baldur’s Gate 3, Call of Duty fatigue, competitive shooters, RPGs, and what actually makes a game memorable. We also get into AI in games, live service burnout, and why originality ma...

Comic book writer, podcaster, and lifelong nerd Cory De La Guardia joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, confidence, and carving your own lane. Cory takes us through his journey from growing up unapologetically nerdy in a time when it wasn’t cool, to walking away from a full-ride aerospace engineering path to chase storytelling instead. We talk about how comic books shaped his childhood, how podcasting opened d...

Bernard “Chalky” White is an internationally known ski instructor, bestselling author, and incredible storyteller. Chalky takes us through his journey from a difficult childhood in London to joining the Kent Police at 16, saving a newborn baby, and witnessing a horrific crime that pushed him to change his path. We talk about how his famous nickname stuck, how he failed multiple ski exams before finally breaking through in New Zeala...

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Louzil, President of the free streaming platform Mometu. Bryan shares his journey from growing up on indie film sets to building a service dedicated to spotlighting overlooked filmmakers. We talk about the rise of Mometu, the Mometu College Film Festival, our mutual love for B-movies, how streaming is changing, and we even dive into some NFL talk. It’s a fun and inspiring conversation about cr...

This week I sat down with Michelle Walters, a marketing coach turned clinical hypnotherapist, to dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy. We talk about what hypnosis really is, how it compares to meditation and traditional therapy, and why it’s not just movie magic.

Michelle shares how a novel inspired her to completely change careers and how she now helps people uncover the power of their subconscious. We even get into the ...

It’s Thirsty Thursday, my favorite day to record, and this week I’ve got a hell of a guest, Nick T: former D1 pitcher, business owner, live streamer, and now podcaster.

Nick’s story is wild, from throwing 95 mph heat at Arizona State to donating a kidney to save his best friend’s son. We get into everything: Boston vs. Philly sports, the latest NBA drama, parenting, overcoming sepsis, and why he walked away from streaming to start h...

In this episode, I get the chance to share an incredible conversation with author Susan Snow, whose journey from unimaginable tragedy to powerful resilience is nothing short of inspiring.

At just 17 years old, Susan’s life changed forever when her father, an LAPD detective, was murdered in a planned assassination. She opens up about living with PTSD, navigating grief, finding healing, and how she turned pain into purpose t...

I sit down with Pete Turner who is a former U.S. Army counterintelligence officer, producer, and host of The Break It Down Show. Pete’s got some unbelievable stories, from his time running missions in Afghanistan to what Hollywood totally gets wrong about spies.

We get into everything from basketball, battlefield lessons, podcasting, and how owning your flaws can actually be a power move. It’s raw, funny, and full of insight from a ...

I sit down with Dr. Wole Babatunde, a psychiatrist, researcher, and author whose journey from losing both parents in Nigeria to building a career in U.S. medicine is nothing short of inspiring. We talk resilience, faith, mental health, and his book Adapt and Advance. It’s a powerful reminder that no matter the setback, you can turn trials into triumphs. 

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Website: oluwolebabatunde.com

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In this episode, I sit down with author and coach Paul Bauer to talk about modern relationships, dating apps, and how men can redefine success today. Paul shares his personal journey through divorce and rebuilding his life, and we dig into his book Forget That Bitch, marriage myths, and what it really takes to level up as a man. You can find his content below:

Website: fixdeadbedrooms.com

Book: Forget That B*tch: A Red Pill Guide To ...

I sit down with author and debt-fighter Tommy Kilpatrick for a wild and eye-opening conversation. Tommy opens up about how a failed business deal left him with $85K in credit card debt, how he took on some of the biggest banks in federal court, and why he believes much of what we call debt is really just “alleged.” He shares his journey from struggle to advocacy, explaining how he now helps others challenge fraudulent practices and...

Voice actor Chris Dattoli joins me to share his journey from Nickelodeon sets to quitting corporate life and chasing a full-time career behind the mic. He opens up about the risks, lessons, and passion that fuel his work from his first audiobook gig to building a sustainable voice acting career. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to break into the industry, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

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On this episode, I chat with educator and consultant Russell Van Brocklen about his innovative approach to overcoming dyslexia. From his personal journey to creating the Full Circle Program, Russell reveals why dyslexia is more than a reading issue, how parents can spot it early, and how focusing on strengths can turn it into a superpower. We also explore AI’s role in education and why traditional methods often miss the mark. 

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