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Episodes

Aug. 21, 2026

WHO KNEW TIKTOK COULD TURN INTO A PAYCHECK?

One random TikTok about a bodysuit sat there for months. Then it blew up and made thousands of dollars. Jasmine, a Phoenix mom of four, joins us to share what really happened when one viral TikTok Shop video changed the game for her family. We get into how TikTok Shop commissions work, how she turns comments into new content, why she uses a separate phone for filming, and what happens when brands start flooding your inbox. But it’s not all viral videos and free products. Jasmine gets real ...
Aug. 14, 2026

How His Dog Saved His Life When Doctors Couldn't

What do you do when everyone else sees a hopeless case, but you refuse to give up? Zach Skow of Marley’s Mutts joins us with an incredible story of rescue, recovery, and second chances. We meet dogs who survived unimaginable injuries, including Cora Rose and Hooch, a French mastiff who learned to live without a tongue. But Zach’s story is just as powerful. He opens up about addiction, liver failure, sobriety, and the moment he realized he had to rebuild his life. We talk about recovery, servi...
Aug. 7, 2026

JUDGE LYNN TOLER SHARES SHOCKING NEWS

A pardon, a Fifth Amendment plea, and a viral courtroom clip. What’s actually going on when the law gets messy? Judge Lynn Toler breaks it down in plain English, explaining what a pardon does, what it doesn’t do, and why someone can still refuse to answer questions. We also get into the Idaho murders case and the bigger question everyone wants answered: if someone pleads guilty, why don’t they always have to explain why? Then we switch gears to relationships. After years on Divorce Court, ...
July 31, 2026

THE LAWYER WHO LET AI WRITE HIS CASE (AND IT MADE UP FAKE TRIALS)

A lawyer cited cases that never existed, because AI made them up. That sounds unbelievable, but it's already happened. Kevin Rowe from Learner and Row joins us to separate AI fact from fiction and explain how it's already changing personal injury law. We talk about where AI can save hours of work, where it can create massive problems, and why knowing when not to trust it may become one of the most valuable skills in the legal profession. We also get into legal ethics, privacy, the future of A...
July 24, 2026

THE “WATER-SAVING” LIE MAKING YOUR HOME EVEN HOTTER

Your yard could be making your house hotter... and the "water-saving" landscaping everyone recommends might be part of the problem. Michael, better known as The Garden Nerd, joins us to explain why rock yards, artificial turf, and lifeless soil can work against you in the Arizona heat. We also get into the surprisingly simple changes that can help cool your yard, grow healthier plants, and even produce tropical fruit like mangoes and bananas in the desert. Along the way, Michael shares how he...
July 17, 2026

THE STRANGEST LESSON ON WEALTH (HINT: IT'S CHILDHOOD TRAUMA)

What if your biggest advantage in building wealth came from the hardest chapter of your childhood? Stewart Willis, financial advisor and partner at Asset Preservation Wealth and Tax, joins us for a surprisingly personal conversation about money, resilience, and the experiences that shape how we handle success. He shares how his father’s imprisonment during high school changed the way he saw risk, responsibility, and the importance of being prepared. We also get practical about wealth building...
July 10, 2026

THE CALL THAT KEPT HIM OUT OF THE TWIN TOWERS

One missed meeting on 9/11 changed Chuck Howard's life forever, and it set him on a path he never expected. In this episode, Chuck shares how that moment reshaped his purpose, led him to Arizona, and inspired him to build communities that help men and young athletes become stronger on and off the court. We talk about Pump and Praise, his free men's fitness group where workouts lead to real conversations about stress, family, and faith. We also dive into Iron Prep Academy, where basketball is ...
July 3, 2026

PEPTIDES: HOW TO KNOW WHAT'S REAL AND WHAT'S FAKE

Not all peptides are created equal, and some of the most popular ones online may not be what you think you're buying. Will Armijo joins us to separate facts from hype in the fast-growing world of peptides. We break down GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, why they're changing weight loss, and what people often get wrong about muscle loss, protein, and long-term results. We also talk about the risks of buying "research peptides" online and why quality, sourcing, and medical gui...
June 26, 2026

YOUR ATTITUDE ON THE BENCH DEFINES YOUR CHARACTER ON THE FLOOR ASU — COACH SPILLS

Talent might get you recruited but culture is what wins when the game gets tough. Arizona State women’s basketball head coach Molly Miller joins us fresh off practice to share how she builds a winning program in a world of NIL deals, transfer portals, personal brands, and constant distractions. From the first whistle to the final buzzer, she explains why the smallest habits, body language, and daily standards often determine who succeeds. We also get into recruiting, leadership, accountabilit...
June 19, 2026

WE LET THE INTERNET INTERVIEW MY SON & HIS GIRLFRIEND

Who said “I love you” first? Who takes longer to text back? And what happens when you put a couple with decades of marriage in the same room as a couple still figuring it all out? In this episode, we sit down with our son Kemp and his girlfriend Catherine for a fun, honest, and occasionally hilarious conversation about dating, relationships, family, and all the little things that can make or break a romance. From first impressions and awkward misunderstandings to future plans, money habits...
June 12, 2026

TIKTOK TO STARDOM: HOW SHE GOT HER BIG BREAK

TikTok fame looks instant from the outside, but Jessica Baio and Sam Jose show what it actually takes to get there. We sit down with the couple behind viral content, touring life, and growing creator careers to talk about sleep on the road, Oura Ring scores, and trying to stay healthy while living out of a bus and posting every day. From there, we get into how they actually build content. What goes into a viral cooking video, how Sam’s Parmesan cheese wheel pasta series took off, and the r...
June 5, 2026

He Sold Flannels Out of a Scion... Now He Does $150M a Year

From selling flannels out of a car trunk to building a brand on track for roughly $150 million in sales, Dan Dreyer’s journey is anything but ordinary. The founder and CEO of Dixxon Flannel joins us for an honest conversation about building a global apparel brand, the pressure that comes with success, and what it looks like when everything you built starts to come apart behind the scenes. Dan opens up about addiction, rehab, recovery, faith, and the process of rebuilding his life while still ...
Guest: Dan Dreyer
May 29, 2026

MOST PEOPLE HER AGE ARE STRUGGLING — SHE'S A MILLIONAIRE, HERE'S WHY!

What starts with color analysis and black T-shirts somehow turns into one of the most honest conversations about money, ambition, and burnout we’ve had in a while. Hannah Hammond joins us to break down commercial real estate financing in plain English, from capital stacks and lenders to how massive real estate deals actually get funded. But the real heart of this episode is the mindset behind success. Growing up around scarcity, pushing through burnout, learning to protect your energy, and re...
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May 22, 2026

YOU MIGHT BE DRINKING MOLD EVERY MORNING WITHOUT KNOWING!

Your “healthy” coffee might not be as healthy as you think. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick & Ashley Sullivan from Jigsaw Health and Firefly Coffee Shop, the team behind the documentary Breaking Big Food, to talk about what is really hiding in everyday food and drinks. We get into mold-free coffee, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, and why reading labels has become a full-time job. Ashley shares how mycotoxin testing completely changed the way she looked at coffee and why they buil...
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May 15, 2026

Curious About Hollywood and Comedy? Rob Schneider Spill The Tea!

Rob Schneider joins us for a fun, honest conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood, and the weird moments that shape a career. What starts with a goofy fan story quickly turns into a behind-the-scenes look at how comedy really works. We talk about the grind of stand-up, the pressure of live crowds, and how one unforgettable SNL moment changed everything. Rob also shares what he learned from comedy legends like Richard Pryor, why timing matters more than people think, and how jokes evolve once you’re actually on stage. We also get into cancel culture, hecklers, crowds walking out mid-show, and the split-second decisions comedians make to save a room. Plus the blunt advice from Jay Leno that completely changed how Rob approached getting better fast. If you love comedy, Hollywood stories, and hearing how great performers actually think, this episode delivers.
Guest: Rob Schneider
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May 8, 2026

MERCYME LEAD SINGER TELLS THE VOICE BEHIND THE SONG

A song can follow you for years before you understand why it matters. In this episode, MercyMe’s Bart Millard joins us to talk about the real story behind “I Can Only Imagine” and why it still shows up in the hardest moments of people’s lives. We get into where it came from. Losing his dad, dealing with anger, and writing through grief instead of around it. Bart shares how the song was never meant to be a hit, just an honest question turned into music. Then we go back to the beginning. Pl...
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May 1, 2026

THE TRADER WHO BOUGHT HIS WAY BACK TO HEALTH

Everyone’s talking about Redatrutide for weight loss, but almost no one is asking what it’s doing to your body long term. That’s where this conversation starts. We sit down with Brian, a patient turned operator in the longevity and regenerative medicine space, to break down the difference between chasing fast results and building a plan you can actually sustain. We get into how GLP-style drugs really work, why visceral fat is the bigger problem, and how people end up “skinny fat” when they...
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April 24, 2026

The Stem Cell Conversation Your Doctor Has Not Had With You Yet

Most doctors are not talking about this side of stem cell therapy, and that leaves a lot of people confused or misled. This episode breaks down what you’re probably not hearing. We start with a common frustration. Your HRV drops even when you feel like you’re doing everything right. We explain how sleep, late-night eating, and stress can quietly affect recovery, and why small changes can make a big impact. Then we get into stem cells in a clear, honest way. What real clinical-grade stem ce...
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April 17, 2026

BRAIN MAPPING WITHOUT A CLINIC — HERE’S HOW!

Your brain is sending signals all day, most people just do not know how to read them. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Brain Code Centers, Rachel Lambert and Angie Noack, to break down brain mapping and neurofeedback in simple terms. We talk about what a brain scan actually shows, how brain patterns can connect to focus, anxiety, sleep, and performance, and why the brain is more adaptable than most people think. We also walk through what neurofeedback training looks like i...
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April 10, 2026

BANKRUPT TO MILLIONAIRE: THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE

At 24, Joel thought he had the dream. A healthy fast food spot called Thinker’s Grill with salmon burgers and smoothies. Instead, it turned into almost $800,000 in debt and a crash course in how brutal business can be. In this episode, Joel breaks down what really happened behind the scenes. The pressure to open more locations, the overhead that quietly piles up, and the hard lessons about leases, payroll, and operations that most new entrepreneurs never see coming. Then came the pivot. With d...
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April 3, 2026

Influence vs Manipulation — Do You Know the Difference?

What are you scared to say out loud? That is where this conversation with Brett Bartholomew starts. We get real about the stuff people usually avoid: • Fertility struggles • Frozen embryos • Messy divorces • What dating looks like when you are trying to stay open without inviting chaos. Then we get into Brett’s wheelhouse. Communication, persuasion, and why trying to “be logical” in an argument almost never works. We talk about how people actually make decisions, how to motivate someone who d...
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March 27, 2026

Your Body Wants To Heal! Are You Listening?

You can do all the “right” health habits and still feel tired, inflamed, and wide awake at night. Haylie Pomroy says hidden toxins might be the reason. Haylie is a neuroimmunology research scientist and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. She explains how everyday exposures can stress the body and affect sleep, mood, weight, and energy. We also talk about stem cell therapy and why not all treatments are the same. The real key is preparing the body first so it can actually respon...
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March 20, 2026

The Longevity Advice That Doesn’t Make You Miserable

Think living longer is enough? Think again. Biohacking is everywhere with IV drips, cold plunges, red light, and hyperbaric chambers, but none of it matters if your mind is stuck. We talk about why your state drives every health habit, how simple routines and meditation actually stick, and why sobriety plus consistency can make life feel totally different. We touch on Joe Dispenza, emotional energy over vision boards, and avoiding the trap of chasing peak experiences. We also peek at moder...
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March 13, 2026

How Do You Survive a High-Pressure Industry? Ask Kim Alexis

Ever wonder what it’s really like to become a supermodel in the 1970s? Kim Alexis started as a teen swimmer with a pharmacy plan and quickly rose to fame. She shares how she was discovered, navigated charm school, and survived the whirlwind of NYC, Paris, and magazine covers. Kim gets real about the pressures behind the runway: weight comments, Studio 54 culture, and why learning to say no kept her grounded. She also reveals the health and wellness habits that work for her today, from hydrati...