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Marlene Sharp hails from the entertainment town of New Orleans. After college, she wanted a change of pace, so she headed out west to LA, for a different kind of entertainment. In the time she has spent building her resume, she has held several positions in the gaming and video industries. She has worked for Sega of America in a number of production capacities, most notably developing SONIC the He...

Geoffrey D. Calhoun is an award-winning screenwriter. When not writing his own original scripts, he is a sought-after consultant and re-writer. He also enjoys teaching newer writers how to sharpen their skills in storytelling. Through his seminars, his book , and his podcast , he explores all elements of narrative storytelling to help writers create pitch-ready scripts. Tune in to hear about his e...

Nick Loper is an author, entrepreneur, and a lifelong student in the game of business. Through his personal experiences, he has amassed a nuanced knowledge of how to properly navigate the side hustle. He shares his ideas and thoughts on his website , his podcast , in his TED talk, in his books . He thrives on helping people better understand the “Side Hustle” and how to help choose the right for t...

Melanie Gibson is a martial artist and an author among her many titles. She has been to some dark places, as many of us have. She shares her journey from her “madness” in her book, “ Kicking and Screaming: a Memoir of Madness and Martial Arts . She wants to use her experiences and the methods she employed to get to a better, healthier place to help others. We spoke about the slow deteriorating sti...

Dan Henk is a talented, multi-medium artist. Raised under a conservative roof, he grew into a punk rockin’ tattoo artist. His well-traveled life has provided him with a wealth of experiences and traumas that come with being human. Dan is a survivor of many obstacles including cycling accidents, being stabbed, and brain cancer. Dan is a painter, an illustrator, a tattoo artist, an author, and much...

David Fishof is a walking example of a self-made success story. From the Catskills to Los Angeles and around the world, he has been the guy behind the scenes. He is an entertainment architect that knows how to put together not just a show, but all-out tours. He revived groups like the Monkees and the Association with sensational tours. He has represented athletes as an agent on the side of being a...

Ezra Dyer is a writer for Hearst Publications covering automotive news. A career that began as a humorist for The Improper Bostonian has transformed into a career of traveling and test driving a broad spectrum of vehicles. Covering everything from supercars, like Bugattis, to daily commuters like Dodge Caravans, to midnight cannonball-esque drives to Florida, to clandestine meetings with other wri...

Capt. Travis Rosbach has experienced a lot of highs and lows, as a pilot, as a divemaster, and in life. His journey has been long and full of trial by fire. While he has lived in a nomadic style, it has provided him with many opportunities to innovate. Climbing exposed a “problem” and frustration manifested into a tangible solution, the creation of the Hydro-Flask. His newest venture, the Tumalo G...

Christopher Moore is a New York Times best-selling author. He writes stories that blend mystery, satire, adventure, comedy, and a little horror in a unique and extremely entertaining way. He has penned and released 18 titles since 1992, which include five different series full of hilarity and intrigue. We talked about his childhood, radio DJing, scuba diving, and writing. His latest book, Razzmata...

Harriet Hunt is a 2-time NASA intern who is working to complete her Aerospace Engineering degree. Recipient of the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship, she has had her hands, and mind, on a number of space-related projects. Whether she is working with astronauts or engineers, helping build the next lunar EVA device, or calculating fuel consumption for the Mars entry vehicle, she is sure to have a...

This episode I spoke with Pamela Esposito. Pam started T.E.A.L. with her sister about 13 years ago. T.E.A.L. or Tell Every Amazing Lady is an organization that informs, supports, and educates people who are impacted in one way or another by Ovarian Cancer. T.E.A.L. offers many support services to people fighting cancer, their families and caretakers, and the survivors. One of Pam’s goals is to mak...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a bartender and a mixologist is? Are they not the same thing? What is this trendy thing “craft” bartending? Enter Adam Brogan, or “Boots” as he affectionately referred, a world-renowned, award-winning bartender. Raised in the pubs of London, he fell in love with the proper craic of a drinking establishment. Now, he writes about and trains people i...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between a bartender and a mixologist is? Are they not the same thing? What is this trendy thing “craft” bartending? Enter Adam Brogan, or “Boots” as he affectionately referred, a world-renowned, award-winning bartender. Raised in the pubs of London, he fell in love with the proper craic of a drinking establishment. Now, he writes about and trains people i...

This episode’s conversation was with the iconic Tommy Chong: entertainer, entrepreneur, storyteller. From his early days as a musician to meeting his iconic comedy partner, Tommy has lived a life full of entertainment. We spoke about music, comedy, movies, and his advocacy. He reminisced about being a part of Motown and befriending other icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Willie Nelson. For more...

In this episode, we dove into the United States Supreme Court with Professor Stephen Wermiel. Prof. Wermiel is a professor of law and the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. His career has revolved around the court and its inner workings for more than 40 years. We spoke about the origins of the court and its function. We also discussed the notion of expanding the court and some of the staple cases...

This episode’s guest was Captain Paul Watson . From swimming with beavers as a kid to founding two of the most influential conservation and environmental supporting groups, Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd . We spoke about his life at sea, rising through the ranks until he became a captain of his own ship and eventual fleet. Navigating the world in hopes to educate the masses about the importance of ca...

This episode’s guest is Steve Shwartz. Mr. Shwartz is an expert in artificial intelligence. We spoke about the history, many of the various sub-topics, and possible uses of AI. We parsed out facts from fiction and whether or not AI will take over humanity. Follow him on Twitter here. You can also look out for his new book here . 

This episode was a first for the show, with multiple guests. We spoke with Justin Handlin and Austin Sargent from Crit Academy. The crew from Crit Academy are more than creators and gamers, they are extremely passionate about tabletop gaming. We talked about Dungeon and Dragons while sharing personal perspectives on the game. We discussed their multiple projects and resources from their content pu...

Lane Rasberry, as his name shows, is a very colorful person with a mission. From Texas to Seattle, to India and back, he is on a quest to better the lives of those in need. We chatted about being a kid in rural Texas to a college student in not-so rural Seattle, editing for Wikipedia, his life goals, and a lot of ways to help a broad spectrum of people. Follow him on his blog or on Twitter .

This episode’s guest Rehka Rao is an attorney who specializes in “elderly law.” However, what she does is far more than just assisting with the legal matters of the elderly. She helps people of all ages prepare for the Golden Years. We talk about the importance of retirement and estate planning, as well as the benefits and potential perils of legal guardianship. If you take anything from this epis...

Part 2 of our chat with Deborah Driggs-Gaylord. She has experienced traumas and blessings. While navigating her path in life, she’s driven herself to success in her ventures. From dreams of Olympic gold as a kid to modeling for one of the most popular magazines ever to a top insurance agent in California, she’s proven two things: she is a strategic risk-taker and she doesn't like being told “No.”...

Like all of us, Deborah Driggs-Gaylord has experienced traumas and blessings. While navigating her path in life, she’s driven herself to success in her ventures. From dreams of Olympic gold as a kid, to modeling for one of the most popular magazines ever, to a top insurance agent in California, she’s proven two things: she is a strategic risk-taker and she does not like being told “No.” Her collec...

This episode’s guest, Jessica Cale, and I went on a journey about pirates. Yes, the Golden Age Pirates specifically, with the likes of Blackbeard, Black Sam, Anne Bonny, and Ching Shih (the Pirate Queen). We dispelled some myths and discussed some misconceptions about the considerably progressive pirate life on the high seas. Jessica is a historian, an author, a podcaster, and a blogger. Follow al...

In this episode, we dive into ancient Persia. Trevor Culley knows ancient Persia. We chatted about the empires, battles, and lives in the post-iron age era up to the Muslim conquests. We hope you enjoy the little journey into the region that was conquered by Alexander the Great.

Zane Lamprey has traveled the world to learn about various customs, cultures, and culinary delights. He is a man of many hats; an actor, producer, author, comedian, podcaster, entrepreneur, and conservationist to name a few. We talked about his early life, drinking around the world, and windmills over lighthouses. He will be heading out on a stand-up tour across the country soon. Follow him and hi...