Randomness with Heath & Josh

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh, the guys sit down with Temple, Texas native Danny Martinez, lead vocalist of the hardcore metal band Everyone Dies in Utah. Danny takes a trip down memory lane, sharing how growing up in Temple's thriving local music scene—and watching bands like Greatness in Tragedy and Flylea...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this fascinating and unforgettable episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh, the guys sit down with Jon Goddi to explore a life spent embracing the unusual, the historical, and the deeply meaningful. Jon shares what it was like growing up in a family that owned a funeral home and mortuary business, and how being surrounded by de...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!  In this inspiring episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , Heath and Josh sit down with young entrepreneur Jonah Walker from Killeen, Texas. Jonah shares his journey from earning a small college football scholarship and heading to Oklahoma for school, to realizing after just one year that the path wasn't right for him. Retu...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , Heath and Josh sit down with Carmela Mendez Raber, known to fans from seasons 4, 5, and 6 of TLC's Return to Amish . For the first time in years, Carmela opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life. Carmela shares how a simple con...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this rock-filled episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys sit down with Springfield, Missouri's rising rock band, Chemical Sun. Drawing inspiration from the gritty sound of '90s grunge and the hard-hitting rock of the early 2000s, the band shares the story of how members from several different bands came tog...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this powerful episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys sit down with Mike Lee for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, reinvention, and surviving life’s hardest moments. Mike opens up about growing up with parents addicted to heroin, spending time in foster care, and eventually moving to Temple, Texas to li...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!  In this ink-filled episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys sit down with Dave Woodard, a tattoo artist with 25 years of experience whose body is a walking canvas from head to toe. Dave shares his journey from getting his start as a body piercer to learning the art of tattooing and eventually opening Prairie Rose Tattoo...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this inspiring episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys sit down with George Olivencia , former Chief of Medical Operations for the United States Army and current USA Pickleball Ambassador, for an incredible conversation about service, perseverance, and passion. George reflects on his remarkable 30-year Army career, s...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!  In this episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys sit down with longtime friend Shannon Baldwin for a conversation filled with meaningful insight, plenty of laughs, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Shannon shares about her rewarding work as a Recreation Therapist for adolescents, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this milestone 150th episode of Randomness with Heath and Josh , the guys celebrate in style by welcoming back longtime friend, actor, and early supporter Jeremy Lawson as a special co-host. Having first appeared on Episode 10, Jeremy has been part of the podcast’s journey from near the beginning—cheering them on, helping line up...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode, Heath and Josh sit down with John John Montelongo for a conversation that moves seamlessly between the eerie and the artistic. As the owner and founder of Dark Explorers Paranormal Team, John John shares what it’s really like investigating cases involving dark energy, elemental forces, and even demonic entities. He...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!  In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with their longtime friend Natalie Nelson for a candid and emotional conversation that blends humor, resilience, and personal growth. Natalie shares what life has been like as a student in court reporter school, describing the steep learning curve, the intense focus required, and the p...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh sit down with Rob Marshall, president of the board for the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, for a lively conversation about the impact of the arts in their community. Rob gives an inside look at everything the CAC has to offer—from hands-on art classes and rotating exhibits to live theater productions and concert...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh sit down with Senior Hospice Care Consultant Krystal Wall for a thoughtful and eye-opening conversation about a topic many people don’t fully understand—hospice care. Krystal breaks down what hospice actually is, what her role as a consultant looks like, and why so many common assumptions about hospice are simply wron...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh sit down with Irish actor Ben Keenan for a laid-back but insightful conversation about the long road to recognition in the acting world. Ben opens up about finally gaining momentum with his performance in the award-winning short film Contrition, sharing what the project means to him and how it’s helped validate years...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh reconnect with their friend Sydney Dishon for a follow-up episode that picks up right where their last conversation left off—only this time, her life looks a whole lot different. Since they last had her on the show about two years ago, Sydney has traded in Central Texas for the fast-paced world of Jacksonville, making...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh sit down with Central Texas musician Ray Palousek for a conversation about the winding path that led him to the piano. Ray shares how he originally started as a percussionist before eventually falling in love with the piano and turning it into a full-time career. The guys dive into his work as a freelance musician, hi...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! Heath and Josh sit down with longtime friend and Temple native Jason Westphal for a conversation that proves life rarely follows a straight line. What starts as a typical college experience quickly takes a turn when Jason jokingly admits he somehow managed to get “blacklisted by the ladies,” prompting him to make a completely unexpe...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode of Randomness , hosts Heath and Josh sit down with Temple restaurateur Mike Dent , owner of Wings Pizza N Things , for a powerful conversation about risk, resilience, and purpose. Mike shares the story of walking away from a stable corporate career to take a massive leap of faith with his wife and open their own rest...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode of Randomness , hosts Heath and Josh sit down with Juan Caraveo for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about perseverance, purpose, and the world of competitive sports. Juan shares how his love for swimming began in high school and how he was determined to continue competing at the collegiate level. After grad...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode, Heath and Josh sit down with Cody, the founder of Snip and Tip, a nonprofit dedicated to trapping, spaying or neutering, and returning feral cats to help control overpopulation in a humane way. Cody shares how everything began with just a few stray cats living around a local gas station. What started as simply putti...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with up-and-coming EDM/house music artist Jacob Corley , better known as JacObAllTrades , for a laid-back but inspiring conversation about finding your lane and going all in on it. Jacob takes it all the way back to the beginning, sharing how his love for music started at a young age an...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with their longtime friend Jennifer Windland for a candid, funny, and surprisingly grounding conversation about life on both sides of the healthcare world. Jennifer is a registered nurse with 19 years of ER experience , and she does not hold back. She shares wild, emotional, and sometim...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments! In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with their friend Hailey Hattenbach for a lively and heartfelt conversation about her recent adventure in Ireland . Hailey kicks things off by sharing what it was like to take her first-ever solo international trip , opening up about the nerves and stress of flying overseas alone—and th...

Make sure to send us text message with any questions or comments!  In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with Lori Hinkley , a longtime friend of Heath’s, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about life after high school and the unexpected paths it can take. Lori shares what it was like getting married not long after graduating, then setting off to travel across Europe while still s...