The Brandon Goodyear Show

Filmmaker Mike Bernot shot a 24-hour documentary solo — on 30 minutes of sleep, with no lav mics, and the whole thing fit on a 2TB drive. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, Brandon sits down with Columbus-based filmmaker Mike Bernot to break down the making of Iron Will: Ride of a Lifetime — a documentary following three cyclists (Devin, Dan, and Sam) as they attempt to ride 326 miles f...

Jesse Miller is a craniosacral therapist and exercise physiologist who believes we've been doing emotional regulation completely wrong — and it's breaking us. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, Jesse sits down with Brandon for a wide-ranging conversation about why humming can literally rewire your nervous system, the hidden danger of outsourcing your self-awareness to an Apple Watch, an...

Is your fitness routine too exciting? It might be killing your gains. In this episode, we sit down with fitness coach and former gymnast Kara Shaffer to discuss why "boring is better" when it comes to building true strength. We dive deep into the psychology of consistency versus motivation, why you need to stop rushing your reps, and the truth about fitness social media. Kara breaks down her philo...

veteran Gabe Hammer reveals why 90s Honda Civics revolutionized racing and how his organization Wrenches for Warriors uses motorsports to help veterans find purpose after service. From breaking Guinness World Records to spinning engines at 13,000 RPM, discover why Honda's engineering philosophy beats raw displacement. In This Episode: 00:00 - Why a Corvette owner fell in love with Honda 02:27 - Ho...

Fitness professional Gail Mitch (15+ years experience) reveals why most workout routines fail and what actually works for fat loss, muscle building, and longevity. Discover the truth about supplements, sleep cycles, heavy lifting vs cardio, and why training for "the feeling" keeps you stuck. Learn why less can be more, how to work out in just 20 minutes, and the real science behind body transforma...

Yoga teacher and embodiment coach Christen Berryman reveals the hidden patterns controlling your life—and the proven framework to reprogram them. Discover why you people-please, struggle with boundaries, sabotage yourself, and can't stick to goals. Learn about Internal Family Systems (IFS), how your nervous system keeps you trapped, and practical tools to reclaim your power. This conversation cove...

Coffee industry insider Zach Richardson from Royal Flamingo Coffee shares unfiltered insights about the specialty coffee world. From automation threats to moldy coffee myths, discover what's really happening behind the counter. Learn about revolutionary coffee processing techniques, the psychology of cafe design, and why that pink cup makes your coffee taste better. Perfect for coffee lovers, entr...

Grace Jones shares how she transformed her city yard into a thriving oasis for food, herbal medicine, and creative expression. In this episode, we dive deep into regenerative gardening, companion planting, herbal remedies like sleep honey and oxymels, and how nature journaling helped her reconnect to herself and the earth. Whether you're a beginner gardener, a forager, or just plant-curious, Grace...

What does it really take to thrive as a creative today—without losing yourself? Actor, educator, and producer Ira Cross sits down to talk about auditioning in a world of algorithms, creating community through comedy, and why chasing passion matters more than chasing fame. From launching sketch shows in Columbus to building trust in new markets, Ira shares hard-earned lessons on collaboration, crea...

Want to break into the video world—or take your production game to the next level? Chris Skomra has done it all: producer, cam op, editor, and on-set fixer. In this episode, we unpack what makes a great production actually work, how to build a career through trust and reputation, and why it's no longer about the gear—it’s about the relationships. From working with million-dollar brands to helping...

What do you get when a former chef leaves the city, buys a farm, and starts making butter and hummus from scratch? Brook Maikut, founder of Dinner Club and Cura Farm, shares how his journey from photography to fine dining to farming is rooted in a love for connection—through flavor, ritual, and community. We talk about building a life with intention, the joys of creating nourishing food by hand, a...

Can chiropractic care actually be measured? Dr. Jacob Coffman believes it should be. In this episode, we go deep on why traditional chiropractic gets a bad rap, how he uses objective data to track real healing, and the surprising connections between your eyes, your spine, and your balance. From old injuries to desk-worker stiffness, this is an honest look at how modern chiropractic can move you ou...

What happens when a Michelin-trained chef walks away from fine dining to live closer to the land? James Mann, founder of Spicebush Woodcraft, shares how burnout led him from elite kitchens to the wilds of Ohio—where he now forages mushrooms, teaches edible plant walks, and built an underground greenhouse with reclaimed windows. This episode dives into ancestral foodways, the nuance of sustainable...

What if your cravings, burnout, and chronic symptoms were your body's way of begging you to pay attention? In this episode, Dr. Hanisha Patel, naturopathic doctor and founder of Mahan Health, shares how to reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. We dive into the difference between true intuition and addictive cravings, how gut health rewires your emotional resilience, and why healing is mo...

Sarah Lagrotteria, founder of Just Bloom School, joins the show to challenge the myth that AI is the ultimate creative tool. Backed by groundbreaking research by her husband Angus Fletcher with Ohio State and US Army Special Operations, she explains why human narrative thinking is key to originality, resilience, and growth. If you've ever felt uneasy relying on AI to create, this conversation will...

How do presidential campaigns go from obscurity to national recognition in just a few months? What happens behind the scenes in the world of political operations, media, and rapid-fire decision-making? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Wasserstein, a political strategist and operations expert who has worked on some of the most high-profile campaigns in modern history. She shares raw, unfilt...

What really goes into making a Super Bowl broadcast happen? Veteran live TV camera operator Ryan Scott takes us behind the scenes of one of the most intense productions in the world—covering everything from filming Tom Brady and Gronk tossing a football across Bourbon Street balconies to the sleepless nights of live event logistics. Ryan shares war stories from the field, the hidden complexities o...

🌍 What happens when you leave everything behind to live a life of total freedom? Meet Millie Rose, a nomad who spent four years living out of Airbnbs, vans, and even a tent—before finally finding a new home in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, she shares the unexpected lessons, wild adventures, and hard truths about breaking free from the 9-to-5 grind and embracing a r...

🏋️‍♂️ Elite strength coach and world-record-holding powerlifter Matt Wenning pulls back the curtain on the TRUTH about training, longevity, and avoiding career-ending injuries. Whether you're a lifter, athlete, or just someone who wants to build real strength without breaking your body—this episode is a MUST-WATCH. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:28 Longevity in strength...

🎙️ From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Jesse Burkett on Sobriety, Music & Finding Your True Calling In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, we dive deep with Jesse Burkett —musician, sound healer, and creative force—about his transformation from the chaos of the music industry to a life of purpose, health, and self-discovery. 00:00:00 Intro  00:02:45 Music industry vs health 00:06:39 sobriety looki...

They Sold 25,000 Burgers in One Year in a food truck. Now they’re building a burger empire. 🍔🔥  Meet Jared and Adam—the masterminds behind Smash Buddies, the Columbus burger joint that went from slinging patties on the street to dominating the restaurant game. In this episode, they reveal the grind behind building a food business, the chaos of the kitchen, and why most food trucks fail before th...

In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, I sit down with Dr. Gabby Goldach, a chiropractor and nervous system expert, to dive deep into the mind-body connection, the power of self-regulation, and how to break free from society’s addiction to drama. 00:00:00 Intro  00:00:45 New learning for integrating with nervous system  00:01:55 Life is finding the quality of the mirrors you have  00:02:42...

Jesse is a Cranio Sacral practitioner & Yoga instructor focusing on helping people tune into their nervous system and truly feel how it is to experience their bodies.     

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