GDM Podcast

We welcome Joseph Phillipps back to the cast' to hear about his new book: The Academic Hiker: 21 Tips for the Journey to Academic Success. In our conversation, Joe shares with us some of the biggest lessons he shares in his book and how we can apply those lessons in our daily lives. We hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to his YouTube channel and consider purchasing a copy of the...

Fr. Schumacher joins us again to talk about the great figures in history and what makes them different. Throughout history, there are monumental figures that change the trajectory of many civilizations. Joan of Arc ended a 100-year war, Julius Caesar greatly expanded the Roman Empire, and many others seem to do the impossible. We hope you enjoy this conversation as we explore what caused these his...

Matt Gubanich is an entrepreneur in Lander, Wyoming, where he started PushRoot Brewery by restoring an old car shop. Formally working for Johns Hobkins, Matt found Lander on an exploring venture and fell in love with the town, where he decided to begin his dream of starting his own brewery. We hope you enjoy this conversation where Matt shares the processes behind brewing, running a small town bus...

We welcome Joseph Susanka back to a second episode on the Green Dragon. In our conversation, we dive into what makes AI good, bad, and a little freaky. Mr. Susanka and Jonathan both share some very insightful thoughts on why AI always feels off-putting. Then, we jump into cinema and movies and talk about what makes for great stories and who is capturing those on the big screen. It's always a joy t...

In 1776, the American People made a Declaration that changed the world: We are a Free People. Dr. Pavlos Papadopoulos does a deep dive with us to understand what our Founding Fathers were saying in this document that made history. Dr. Pavlos eloquently articulates what the main arguments of the Declaration mean and how we apply them as the American people. Towards the end of the conversation, we t...

We're excited to have Deak Dollard join us on the 'cast to chat about his passions and some life stories. Deak has pretty much done it all: smoke-jumping, artist, art teacher, cop, and now works for the Bureau of Land Management as his main job but is a bronze metal sculpture as well! He currently is working on an 16' eagle for a school nearby in Wyoming. Deak shares with us the behind...

Alexander the Great is considered the greatest conqueror in history. He died at 32, but in his short life-span, he had conquerored most of the known world at that point. Fr. Schumacher shares some fascinating aspects of his life and campaigns where we get to learn more about the mindset behind Alexander. After that, we then discuss the first duty of government: establishing and maintaining proper...

Pope Leo XIV was just elected this past month, with many curious about his choice of the name Leo. Fr. Schumacher joins us to speak about the Leo lineage, which is filled with many historic heroes of the church and for the world as a whole, and shows why Pope Leo XIV may have chosen Leo as his name. We then talk about communism, capitalism, and how making money ethically is a very good thing, and...

Dr. Giesting joins us for his third installment on the 'cast. It's always a pleasure to have him on, and in this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics. We discuss what the top 1% performers do to achieve their level of success; we talk about patterns of addiction and how to overcome them; and we also dive into whether or not fluoride in water is helpful or not (the answer will surp...

We're excited to welcome Tony Leonard to the 'cast. Tony is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a total of 30 years of nursing experience, as well as serving in the U.S. Army during the Iraq War in the 82nd Airborne Division. In our conversation, Tony shares about his experience in the Army, his medical profession...

Every person experiences the feeling of wanting something more in life, almost like an endless calling. That feeling is something that draws us closer to God and to others in a way that will magnify our lives. Our guest today is Hope Schneir, a mother of ten kids, recording artist, an author, cofounder of Humanality, a nonprofit devoted to digital minimalism, and is on the board of trustees for th...

It's a privilege to welcome Sarah Rountree to the show today. A U.S. Army Veteran and mother, Sarah works with Global Financial Impact(GFI), which is a group helping people find the best financial resources. Unfortunately, many veterans are given poor plans or advised poorly about managing and investing properly, but Sarah explains how GFI offers a solution to this problem. Additionally, we di...

Art is a pursuit to convey something about reality that the artist sees and wants to share with another. Ali Walsh is an avid artist that shares the experience so many artists have in their pursuit of trying to catch what they see. We also dive into other topics including the world of online dating, motherhood, and rap music. It was a real delight talking with Ali and we hope you enjoy this episod...

We're delighted to welcome President Kyle Washut back to the 'cast. Kyle is the president of Wyoming Catholic College and he joins us today to talk on education, AI, and how to live fully in the Faith. One of the common misconceptions of being Catholic is that nothing else matters, so we shouldn't try to excel in any skill or craft, yet embracing our gifts, talents, and determination i...

I'm so excited to welcome Rebecca Lynn to the show! Rebecca is a police wife that helps thousands of first responder and law enforcement spouses find encouragement, connection, and strength. She runs a blog, the Proud Police Wife, has written two books, hosts a podcast, and runs a conference, all with the goal to help spouses thrive in this lifestyle. Many share common trials and experiences,...

Dr. Stephen Hill is a professor at Wyoming Catholic College that is proficient in Latin, Greek, and other languages and shares with us the most effective methods in acquiring a new language. We also chat a little about some of the subjects he is teaching, where we discuss Plato's Republic and The Iliad. Dr. Hill was a delight to have on the show, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Resourc...

Nico Lagan joins us again on the podcast to discuss the master of negotiation: President Trump. We break down the brilliant tactics Trump has been using to bring countries to the table to restructure trade deals. We also touch on the election situation in Canada and the difference in mindset between Canadians and Americans. It's always a pleasure talking with Nico and we hope you enjoy this ep...

  Man has many roles in life, and they are commonly categorized in the four roles of warrior, king, poet, and lover. However, it's hard to transition between these roles without one becoming too dominant that it impedes the others. Colin returns to the 'cast to discuss his mentality of approaching this subject, and dives deeper into the proper mindset to have in those roles, especially emb...

The problems with social media are becoming more prevalent each day as we ask ourselves if these mediums are actually beneficial. Unfortunately, much of the technology is designed to harness our time and attention, leaving us depressed, anxious and disconnected. Andrew Laubacher joins us to speak about this epidemic that is harming so many people, especially kids, and offers a revitalized way to r...

It was a pleasure to have Dr. Giesting join us again on the 'cast. We were chatting about his new position at a company, but unfortunately we can't share information about his work or projects. So, our chat covers a wide selection of other topics that we think you'll enjoy learning about.   Resources: Dr. Giesting's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-giesting-4845825/   Green Dragon Media...

One of the most heartbreaking things to learn is how poorly our veterans are cared for after their service--more than 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Many of these happen because they don't receive proper care and support after their time in the military. Our guest, Valerie Suddeth HMC (FMF/SW/AW) Ret., U.S. Navy, works to help veterans get the care they need to recover from trauma and e...

Men riding horses is an image captured throughout history. There is a deep connection that man has had with certain animals that have allowed humanity to build civilizations. We are joined by Majorie Papadopoulos to discuss horsemanship and the connection humans have with animals. There is so much more than meets the eye in this connection, and Marjorie shares with us the meaning and art of horsem...

The Modesty Principle: are we covering great art with a curtain? Dr. Tiffany Schubert joins us again on the 'cast to discuss how to properly understand how we dress, both men and women, in a way that befits human beauty. This is a very enlightening conversation in thinking about how men and women should interact across many contexts. Usually we're given a one-rule approach to thinking abou...

In this week's episode, we dive into a variety of topics from how the U.S. legislature controls the purse, to fiscal history as a whole and its pivotal in understanding major historic events, and from there we talk about Washington and the dominance of certain languages in the world. It is always a delight to talk with Father Schumacher, and we hope you enjoy this episode. Resources: Dick Atki...

Dr. Aaron Schubert returns again to the 'cast. In this episode we talk about the author of the Book of Hebrews: was it St. Paul or someone else? We also dive into the conversion of the gentiles, the Golden Calf, and some insights on living the Christian life. It's always a pleasure to have Dr. Schubert join us, and we hope to have him on again soon!   Green Dragon Media: - Website: https:/...