The Chasing Mountains Podcast

As the Tour Manager for country star Jason Aldean (and former Tour Manager for Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, and Lorrie Morgan), Jake LaGrone has been behind the scenes of some of the biggest acts in country music. In this powerful episode, Jake opens up about one of the darkest nights of his life - when a gunman opened fire on more than 22,000 people at the Route 91 Harvest Country...

***Use code chasingmountains for 20% off your order at www. NightCapIt.com*** Have you ever wondered what it's like to appear on Shark Tank? Shirah Benarde is the Founder and inventor of NightCap, an innovative and easy-to-use product that protects the user from drink spiking. In 2021, at just 17 years old, Shirah and her brother went on ABC’s hit show, Shark Tank, and quickly earned a deal w...

On today’s show, we sit down with Black River Entertainment artist Scotty Hasting. In 2011, Scotty was serving as a US Army Infantryman in Afghanistan, where he was ambushed by enemy combatants and shot 10 times with heavy machine gun fire. Miraculously, he was able to survive and recover, but he’s had to work hard to overcome both the physical and emotional scars. The journey has included competi...

Today, we discuss the AI chatbot war between ChatGPT and Grok. We explore the features and limitations of both chatbots and compare their capabilities. We also touch on the GPU power required for training AI models and the potential biases in AI-generated images. The conversation highlights the importance of competition in the AI space and the need for skepticism when it comes to AI-generated cont...

The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ In this episode, we dive deep into the world of lab-grown meat, a new frontier in food technology that promises to revolutionize the way we eat. We discuss the recent USDA approval for cell-cultivated chicken and explore the ethical, environmental, and health implications of this controver...

Homeschool is rapidly rising in popularity - we discuss what’s behind it. We review lots of data and look at successful homeschool students throughout history. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliat...

On today’s show, we react to the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump. We’re joined by friend and former guest of the show, Ben Wallick. Ben is a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, and the owner of Vanilla Gorilla Security, an organization that offers training to law enforcement, swat teams, and civilians. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www...

In today's episode, we look at apartment rental rates across the US as they continue to rise. We discuss both the highest and lowest rental markets, and react to a few videos on the topic. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advert...

On today's show, we look at the life and professional accomplishments of Tyler Perry - actor, producer, director, writer, entrepreneur, and more. Coming from humble beginnings, he's become incredibly successful and wealthy with a few strategic moves along the way. We get into this and more - enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasi...

A few years ago, Elon Musk launched a Tesla into space using a SpaceX rocket. Now, experts are concerned that the car may eventually collide with Earth! We get into this and more on todays show. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are our own and do not reflect those of our advertisers,...

We look at many, many examples of “shrinkflation” occurring within US consumer markets, and discuss causes and implications. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of our advertisers, partners, or other affiliates. The content should not be considered legal or f...

We take a then-and-now look at Taylor Swift, Rage Against the Machine, and Ed Sheeran to see the ENORMOUS transformations and progress that are possible by one's choice to relentlessly follow a dream and never quit. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show do not reflect those of...

On today’s show, we dive into the sensationalized new "head transplant" procedure proposed by tech startup "BrainBridge" - and we reveal that the entire thing is a hoax! We talk about how this story gives us a window into an AI-ruled future where differentiating reality from fiction (science fiction, in this case) becomes increasingly difficult. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Da...

On today’s show, we do some honest reflection around the concept of failure. We all fail at some point - some of us more than others. The failure itself shouldn’t be the defining moment, as it’s how we respond to failure that matters most. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https://www.instagram.com/thechasingmountainspodcast/ The thoughts and opinions on this show are...

On today’s show, we discuss some of the ways that AI threatens our current jobs and society, and we review some videos created by AI. We talk about Boston Dynamic’s recent sunsetting of their Atlas program, and the creepy introduction of their new humanoid robot. Jacob saves a runaway dog and Dave’s dad survives a massive heart attack. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan https:...

Daniel Ball is a founding member and former lead singer of The Ball Brothers, one of the biggest gospel vocal groups ever. Daniel's early adoption of social media and digital marketing - combined with lots of talent - helped propel the group to great success. As he enters into a new era, and pursues a solo career, Daniel sits down with us to share some stories from the road - including the im...

On today's show, we cover a long list of topics - and there's a lot of griping and complaining, so buckle up! (Filmed Jan 17, 2024) - Meta verification - Parasite cleanses and our wives' podcast - http://www.instagram.com/underthesun_podcast - Eating road kill deer - Big tech censorship - Instagram's "reduced by fact-checking" and why it's a big problem - Issues...

On today's show, we have the great honor of sitting down with 2024 U.S. presidential candidate, Dr. Rollan Roberts II. Dr. Roberts is the former CEO of the Hoverboard company, and he's been in executive leadership at several other organizations. As the former U.S. delegation to South Sudan, he's done extensive work throughout the continent of Africa on behalf of the U.S. government....

On today's show, we discuss a true Christmas classic from 1990 - Home Alone. We talk special FX and movie magic, set design, react to scenes, and share many behind-the-scenes details you may not know. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Also, we're rolling out a bunch of additional content from this episode on our Clips channel, so make sure to go there and subscribe - link below! Chasing Mountai...

We are honored to sit down with Ben Wallick - former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, anti-piracy specialist, and owner of the elite law enforcement training organization Vanilla Gorilla Security. We discuss various aspects of his service, the evolution of SEAL and law enforcement tactics, current events, and we break down some SEAL movie scenes - enjoy! If you haven't yet, go subscribe to the  @Va...

You've seen him all over social media - a fatherly voice for a generation of young men that are craving wisdom, truth, self-confidence, and stoicism. We sit down with the "Philosopher Cowboy" himself, Mr. Dewayne Noel, to understand what makes him tick and why his words seem to be resonating so deeply with America's young men. Saddle up and strap in as we discuss wrangling, hor...

Dana White built the UFC - one of the fastest growing leagues in modern history - establishing fighting as a legitimate sport and cultivating generation after generation of elite combat athletes. But his impressive successes haven't been without controversy. Love him or hate him, we dig into his story and the history of the UFC. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The thou...

We meet with author, executive coach, and leadership consultant, Dean Heffta - and discuss everything from strategies for communicating better to the impacts of COV*D on interpersonal relationships. “How We Connect” by Mickael Dufourneaud and Den Heffta - https://amzn.to/3QLnIAN “Communication on Point” - hosted by Dean Heffta https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-on-point/id15003141...

Who owns Taylor Swift’s music? Who is Scooter Braun? Who is Scott Borchetta? How does the music industry work? What does “Taylor’s Version” mean? We answer all the above and more in today’s show. Taylor swift is, obviously, a heavy hitter in the music industry. Her music, her persona, her relationships and her fans have all evolved during her career. We look at how she’s changed for the better. We...

Today, we're joined by Phil Schafer to talk about the man that's sourced some of the biggest music stars from the last decade. Scooter Braun has managed or discovered artists such as Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and more. We get into the feud between Scooter and Taylor Swift, which followed his decision to sell the masters from her first 6 albums without consult...