My guest is my brother, Scott, or as he is listed in my phone—Chico D. This is Scott’s 2nd appearance on the podcast. His first followed the tragic accident that occurred just before he got home from work one evening. He noticed a kid laying in the street and immediately rushed over to see what
Surviving a Tsunami in Thailand, Why Women Want a Dominant Man & Three Stocks to Buy and Hold with Benjamin Wall
My guest is Benjamin Wall. He’s originally from the UK, now living in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The son of a former bank robber who was in-and-out of jail, my guest ironically had a successful career in finance, following work as a nightclub bouncer, debt collector and stripper. Nowadays, Ben supports himself day-trading, which long-time
Growing up in East Berlin, Climate Change & My Life as a Pansexual with Jessica Kind
My guest is Dr. Jessica Kind. She is a climate change scientist, entrepreneur, and NFT illustrator currently living and working in Guatemala. Back in 2015, she and a group of friends started the fossil fuel divestment movement in Switzerland because of the risks it poses for both investors and the planet. In 2011, she also
Escaping the Soviet Bloc, Sent to the Gulags, Raped in Prisons with Florica Means
My guest, Florica Means, is the first polymath I’ve had on this show. She was born & raised in Romania. She escaped her home country in 1990, at the age of 36. Her story is incredible, which, even writing the word incredible, feels like I’ve cheapened the word a long time. I’ve done it justice
Calculated Risk-Taking & Moving Across the World with Jim Corfield
My guest is James Corfield, who goes by Jim. Most James’ do. I’ll admit, I’ve never understood why. Maybe it has significant meaning. But when I don’t understand something of the sort, I’ll ask myself: Is it “worth a google?” Normally, this Jim / James dilemma would qualify [as worthy of a google]. After all,
Popularity is Currency, Wokeness as Religion, Becoming High-Status with Jerrard Parfait
My guest is listener-favorite, Jerrard Parfait. Last time he was on the show—it was the most-downloaded episode of the year (2021). Parfait is someone I respect for his parenting style, relationship-building skills, compartmentalization of risk-taking (which is an underrated skill set btw). Not to mention he’s a smart man and great conversationalist. In this episode,
As a Man Thinketh with Tyler Johnson
My guest is Tyler Aaron Johnson. He’s a former Division I student-athlete at Nicholls State University. He played a big role on a defensive front that led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss in 2017 & 2018. In Tyler’s senior season, they won the 2018 Southland Conference Championship! Tyler & I first met
Strong Fathers Raise Strong Daughters with Brandon Ruttley
Brandon Ruttley married about as well as a man can (I’ve known his wife since we were 10 years old). He’s also the father of three beautiful girls, ages: 10,7 & 3 Affectionately known as “Ruttley,” or just “Rutt,” in recent years he’s more than quadrupled his income. Nowadays, we’d call a man of Rutt’s
Everyday I’m Raking: Business, Leadership, Relationships with Kurt Kristynik
I’ve wanted Kurt Kristynik as a guest on the podcast for a long time. Interestingly, as Vice President of Buffaloe Floors, Kurt runs a 3rd generation family business—a bit of a black swan considering America’s startup craze. Thinking back. I’ve respected Kurt’s business acumen since the day I invited him to speak at our real estate
NCAA’s NIL Rule, Dad Lunch Notes, Social Media & Mental Health with Dr. Chris Yandle
My guest is HUGE in Korea! He’s also fast-becoming famous here in the US. Dr. Chris Yandle can thank his 8th-grade daughter, Addison, for worldwide fame and adulation. If not for her letting Dad know how much she enjoyed #DadLunchNotes, he might’ve stopped writing them. As it were, the day Chris didn’t slip a note
6 Rules for Life, The Delusion of Time & Thoughts on God with Brandt Quick
Brandt Quick is a Fully Integrated Business Coach (FIBC) & Certified Health Coach. He’s also CEO & President of BQuick Athletic Development, a health & fitness company, and CEO & President of BQuick Nutrition, maker of natural sports nutrition energy, endurance, and recovery vitamins/supplements. A former Kansas State football player who later transferred to Tulane