Curiosity with Jon & Mike

Sunnitharapper is a musical artist from Houston Texas and she is making a huge impact on the hip-hop scene with her new single, "Look Good". Sunni talks about her recent amicable split with the group, T.O.D (Topic of Discussion). T.O.D was a three member group and they were  signed by Matthew Knowles. Sunni also talks through her independent artist journey and what her future plans are in the...

Jon and Mike talk to Josh and Ashley Lara about their journey and recovery through Covid-19. Josh's Covid progressed so far that he had to be put on a ventilator and later ECMO. The couple was going through all this while having two small children and a newborn! They explain many issues they experienced with the hospital. The couple's brother and sister-in-law both work in the medical field and we...

Jon and Mike talk about Mike finally getting "Bubbles". The two go on to talk about where technology is heading, including NFT's, the Metaverse, block chain concepts and more. They also talk about their new camera setup and plans for the podcast in the future.

Welcoming back Dr. Vincent Solis to Texas! Dr. Solis is the new President at Brazosport College, located in Richwood Texas. In this episode, Dr. Solis shared his education journey and how he became a College President. We also talked through the future of higher education and how technology is influencing the future of education. Rising college tuition and teacher shortages were also hit on. &nbsp...

In this episode we discussed the link between obesity and severe Covid -19 cases. Recent studies have shown that people who are battling obesity are more likely to have a severe reaction or be hospitalized if infected with Covid -19. Obesity is also linked to impaired immune function and a decrease in lung capacity.    2021 Obesity Stats (data from the World Population Review):  * T...

Great conversation with Jordan Dynes. Jordan is a professional videographer from the Houston Texas area. In this episode we discussed how he walked away from his day-to-day job and launched his own business and what it's like running a production company.  Follow Jordan below: www. JDynesProductions .com IG : @jdynes_productions Follow Jon & Mike below: Jon and Mike on Instagram @curiosit...

Fun conversation with Kenny Stanford II, owner of Grit Fitness and Dale Frankum II, owner of Vital Functional Fitness. The two gym owners/friends discuss the differences in their fitness ideologies. Kenny favoring the functional fitness approach where as Dale prefers a hybrid version implementing some CrossFit principles. The two have known each other for many years, so the dialog between these gu...

Alyssa took full advantage of the quarantine time period and completed 95 consecutive daily marathons - eclipsing the previous women's record of 60. In this episode we talked about her running journey and how she maintained her body throughout this journey. Recently, Alyssa also became the first female to complete the 335-mile trek – with 50,000 feet of elevation change – on the Pinhoti Trail near...

Jennifer Bridges is a Nurse from Texas who is the leading plaintiff in a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital over the mandatory vaccine requirements that were imposed in mid-2021. Jennifer was one of 178 employees that were suspended for not getting the vaccine. Currently, there are more than 100 Houston Methodist employees that have joined the lawsuit. In this episode, we talk with Jennife...

What an amazing episode with the talented photographer, Emily Wisch. Originally from the Houston Texas area, Emily is now traveling around the country with her newly acquired camper and furry companion "Lucy", capturing spectacular images for her clients. Emily specializes in everything from wedding photos to intimate Boudoir sessions. In this episode we discuss Emily's travel plans and how she ca...

Chris Mitchell, Executive Director of the Texas Youth Hunting Program(TYHP), talks us through the TYHP experience. What training is needed to get started, what you can expect when joining a hunt and the lasting memories that are captured during the action packed weekend. 

Great nutritional focused conversation with, Lisa Ferrara. Lisa is the owner of Focused+Fit Nutrition based out of Pearland, Texas, but she has clients all over the world. Her and the rest of her team is focused on helping people build realistic diet plans that can help them achieve their fitness and health goals. In this episode, we talk through how her team helps people feel better and operate a...

Such a pleasure talking with Sandra Waldrop & Amy Baldridge from The Brazoria County Park Patriots. In this episode we covered the Park Patriots recent protests that the group held across various locations in Brazoria County and what the future plans are for the group.   Look for Park Patriots on Facebook.    *****************************************************************...

Great podcast for all you getting the vacation itch since the pandemic. Renee Dunkin is the owner of Around About Travel, a company that plans any and all vacations from Domestic, International, Theme Parks, Cruises, Hunting Trips, Golf Trips, etc. You name it, they book it. Renee informs us about the differences in booking a trip with a travel agent compared to booking online. She also talks abou...

Great conversation with Johnathan & Darryl, owners of SNO Monster. SNO Monster is a mobile shaved ice business that is gaining a lot of traction in the Houston area. Jonathan and Darryl talk us through starting up the business, the challenges, and what makes their business so successful. Follow SNO Monster on the following: Facebook: Sno Monster Instagram: snomonster Contact SNO Monster at: sn...

It was such a pleasure to chat with Cherelle Jordan. Cherelle is very open about her struggles with anxiety and she talks about every detail on her Youtube channel (Cherellethinks). In this episode we discussed all the tools that she uses to help manage her health anxiety. We also talk about how she is using her social media presence to help other people from around the world who struggle with hea...

Interesting conversation with Jayne Gaddy! Jayne is a licensed Counselor & Marriage and Family Therapist. She has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Jayne has treated clients for over 30 years, specializing in children, teens and families. One of Jaynes many specialties is anxiety-related disorders. We talk with Jayne about the many factors that cause a...

Dr. Shellie Sanford Garrett studied at the Trinity School of Natural Health where she obtained a doctorate in Naturopathy. Dr. Garrett is also a Diamond leader at Young Living Essential Oils. In this episode we discuss everything under the “health” umbrella. We also talk about all the different products Young Living has, and how they could be used to make a positive impact on your daily life. ****...

We had a blast talking with Randall Goodson! Randall is passionate about BJJ and talks us through his love for the sport. We get into growing up in Lake Jackson, TX and all of his tin foil hat theories.

On this episode Jon & Mike discuss the good ol' days of school shopping and how it's changed compared to today. We also discuss the effects that caffeine and meat have on our bodies. We also touch on our struggle with health anxiety.  Follow Jon & Mike below: Jon and Mike on Instagram @curiositywithjonandmike Follow Jon and Mike on Facebook @curiositywithjonandmike Subscribe to Jon and Mike's YouT...

Jon & Mike discuss Jon's recent recovery from Bubbles. They talk about having to take time off the podcast, how it affected his life,  and his thoughts on the Bubble Popper now that he's had a change in perspective. Interesting episode for anyone experiencing or has had experience with Bubbles.   Follow Jon & Mike below:   Jon and Mike on Instagram @curiositywithjonandmike&n...

It was a real pleasure chatting with entrepreneur, Brianda Carrasco. Brianda is the creator and founder of @bcnsupplements. Brianda also hosts her own podcast called "Built from the Inside Out", available on your favorite podcasting platforms. In this episode we discuss her fitness journey and what led her to creating the BCN Supplement line. We also discuss her recent interests in the political r...

In this episode, JT Sampson with Sunpro Solar, educates us on solar panel technology. He talks us through the benefits of installing solar panels on your home, what you can save, and how it all really works. Good information for anyone skeptical about installing solar on their home. Follow JT Sampson below: IG: sampson_woodcrafting Facebook: JT Sampson Website: gosunpro.com Email: jsampson@theproc...

The Happy Bean Project is a veteran owned and operated non-profit aimed at helping the homeless while combatting the nuisances of mental-illness. Shannon Louise is the founder of 'The Happy Bean Project' and while serving in the United State Marine Corps, she discovered her passion of helping others struggling with homelessness and mental-illness. In this episode we discuss her community outreach...

Great chat with, Eddie Ramos, owner of Greens-N-Gold. Eddie quit his comfortable job of 15 years to pursue his dream of living off of the land with his 22 acre homestead. Eddie explains the challenges starting a garden, maintaining a chicken coop, and keeping up with hogs. Eddie also started a YouTube channel to capture all of his experiences. Inspiring story for all you dreamers out there!  ...