American Inexperience

This week on the American Inexperience, Tyler Hassing, his wife Jessica and newly added co-host Matt comes on the podcast this week. We get to know Jessie and how she got involved with open wheel racing at a young age and how she turned what she loved into a career with public relations and social media management for race teams and brands. We also talk about Tyler breaking the stock gen 1 Ford Co...

Part two is here and things get a little out of hand. We talk more with Mallory, Megan, and Ashley about social work, being cool teachers, teaching during the pandemic and the whole craziness that teachers are working with during this mess. We also discuss just how bad some schools are lacking supplies and other things kids need to make it through their day. The show goes off the rails when your h...

After being told we need more women on the podcast, we finally got to sit down with three wonderful women! Mallory and Matt have been friends for many years. So, after a little convincing, she caved to the pressure and came on the show! But, not only did she show up, she brought two friends with her! This made for an epic podcast! We talked all about being mothers and raising kids, drinking White...

Ashley and Matt are back again to continue talking about food. We had a few inquires into Ashley's journey with hypoglycemia and how she has used food to give her a much better quality of life. We talk a little bit more about the carnivore diet and give a few updates concerning some of the things we touched on in an earlier podcast. We also dive deep into how one's self-worth is influenc...

My lovely wife Ashley and I sit down for a quick update on some of the things we've had going on over the last week. Home improvement projects gone wrong and field harvesting bison. Also wanted to give a quick shout-out to every one that continues to download and listen in each week! We are super close to 1000 downloads in just 14 episodes which is just incredible! Thank you for checking out...

Our good friend Scott comes on this week. Scott is an avid hunter who we credit with guiding Ashley getting her first deer.  He's also a Navy veteran, and has a really interesting life story growing up in Amish country. We talk about his upbringing, the Amish, and hunting. Always enjoying getting together with Scott and we hope to do it again soon! 

Travis Mihm comes on the podcast with his brother, and regular guest Matt. Travis is a simple man, a real cheeseburger and fries kind of guy who likes race cars, firearms, and online racing. We talk about shooting basics and Travis goes into detail about iRacing. iRacing might just blow your mind! 

Oh man! Had my one of my best good friends on the podcast this week! @masony43 called all the way from North Carolina. We talked about how we met, racing, and work. We even tell you about the one and only time we did karaoke! Super good time! Find it now on @spotifypodcasts #applepodcasts @americaninexperience #americaninexperience #podcast

Ashley and Matt are back again to continue our conversation about food. Ashley gives us an update on how going carnivore for the last 30 days or so. We talk about what food means to us and what we think it means for the majority of Americans. Cultural food and diet differences, fat shaming, and fat glorification in today's society. 

Matt and Tyler come by for a discussion about the automotive aftermarket's fight with the EPA. Currently, the language in the Clean Air Act prohibits automotive enthusiasts from modifying their vehicles. We discuss what this means for shops across the country, aftermarket parts manufactures and sales, and what it means for the future of hot-rodding. We are hopeful to gain more support for The...

Realtors Nate Brussee and Ben Poortenga sit down and talk about the current real estate market here in West Michigan. Nate has been one of my best friends for a very long time. Ben and I have met a few times before and have some common interests that have made us fast friends! It was fun to hear these guys perspectives on buying and selling properties, and telling stories of some interesting homes...

Good friends and avid cyclists Justin Sprung and Brandon Visser come by to talk about cycling. We get a look into the serious training and equipment these guys use all year long. Both give us a little look into what they do for work, family life, and what some of their interests are. A lot of fun hanging out for an evening with these guys! 

Matt and Will are back with fellow co-worker and car guy, Josh. Josh is an engineering student in his senior year. We talk about his experience doing hands on jobs while learning how to become an engineer. An interesting conversation about the shortage of students with hands on experience with the things they're learning how to engineer. We talk a bit about crypto, cars, and other ramblings. 

THE FOOD EPISODE! You won't want to miss this one! Had a great time talking about food, hunting, agriculture, and nutrition. Hopefully all things we can be more conscious about. Ashley shares her wealth of knowledge on food and nutrition, and tells her story of how food changed her life. We talk about how hunting has changed our lives and some of the people and books that have kick started ou...

BONUS! Part two of my talk with Chris and Will. I try and find out why football is so popular in America and why so many people play fantasy football. A lot of talk about sports in general, with two guys who know way more than me!

Chris Merry (aka @snwh1te_ttg8 on Instagram) makes his American Inexperience debut with our good friend Will Kittelton. We discuss Chris's rising social media presence, gaining followers, and car culture on social media. Chris also details his experience in an Indians jail. 

Lets meet strangers on the podcast! I had a great time getting to know Jamie and Ben. Getting to know them was a great time. Thanks to Tyler for bringing them on. Their life experiences created some great conversation!

I sit down with Dan and Will. Two coworkers who have become good friends. My wife joins in and the four of us have some riveting conversation about raising chickens, current events, and some stories of how both Dan and Will ended up in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  

My good friends Tyler and Matt come by the shop and we discuss work, life, cars, and the direction of the podcast. My wife drops in and we go over tampons and motor oil.