No guest will be joining me for this episode. Instead, by popular request, I’m revisiting the blog post I wrote called: 40 Pieces of Life Advice for 20-Year Old Me. Positive feedback received from the article continues to be overwhelming, in the best way possible, and much appreciated. Tens of thousands of you have read
Living the Life of Riley with 96-Year Old World War II Veteran Mr. Donald Sperier
Mr. Donald Sperier is a 96-year old World War II Veteran who retired as a mechanical engineer in his 60s. These days, he still drives, attends Catholic mass every Sunday, and drinks coffee on his porch (some days in his robe till 2pm). As a child of the Depression, Mr. Sperier has always been frugal-minded.
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
The Good Attorneys: Helping Us Fight Hurricane Ida’s Devastation with Matthew Ory, Preston Hayes, David Ardoin & Barry Sartin, Jr.
Four guests join me for this important episode: Matthew Ory, Preston Hayes, Barry Sartin Jr., and David Ardoin. All are highly-respected civil & criminal attorneys who offer litigation services to individuals and businesses. Matt Ory & David Ardoin have worked together 10 years at AMO Trial Lawyers. Their practice areas include: hurricane claims, personal injury
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
How to Nail Your Next Job Interview, The Big 5 Personality Traits, Intellectual Curiosity with Melanie Boudreaux
Melanie Boudreaux is an Assistant Professor at Nicholls State University—she teaches Human Resource Management. She’s also Faculty Advisor for the Society of Human Resource Management and works as HR Director at Environment Safety & Health Consulting Services (ES&H). And just in case Melanie found herself with free time—she’s also enrolled at University of South Alabama,
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
Baseball: Old-Timers & New-Timers with Richard Cuicchi
My guest is Richard Cuicchi. He’s a New Orleans baseball historian and the founder of the Metro New Orleans Area Baseball Player Database. Born in Shaw, MS, he has spent most of his adult life in New Orleans, and says he’s now a true “New Orleanian.” After graduating from Mississippi State University, Richard came to