Chosen Life Podcast

After covering many genres, including sports, politics, and music- The Chosen Life goes Hollywood today! Get ready to meet Italia Ricci (@italiaricci) live and in person!  Italia sits down one-on-one with the Chosen Lawyer to discuss her life and career.   Italia is extremely popular on social media:  Over 612k followers on Instagram and 117k on Twitter.  Find out why her fans...

All wrestling fans love the American Males WCW theme song. A wrestling cult classic! Have you ever wanted to see the song sung live? The Real Marc Bagwell has made WRESTLING HISTORY! For the first time EVER: Todd Plant and Howard Helm come together to sign the American Males theme song! The song that put Marcus "Buff" Bagwell and Scotty Riggs on the map. After much research and connecting: We foun...

In today's episode, Steve Karsay  and the Chosen Lawyer review recent news surrounding the New York Yankees. Everyone is coming back?  Matt Carpenter?  DJ LeMahieu?  Andrew Benitendi? Aaron Hicks and Aroldis Chapman getting destroyed on social media.  It ain't pretty. Jordan Montgomery:  Steve was right on him coming back to earth! Harrison Bader is the toast of New Y...

Breaking news:  The Chosen Life podcast goes rock music for today's episode! Live from the UK, meet Barrie Cadogan:  the lead singer and guitarist for the band Little Barrie! (@LittleBarrie on Twitter, www.littlebarrie.com , YouTube Little Barrie Official) Described as a power trio in the lineage of Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Little Barrie released their debut album, We are L...

We know you LOVE the WCW theme song:  American Males! Buff Bagwell and Scott Riggs made this tune an instant wrestling entrance classic. But did you ever wonder who the singers behind American Males were? FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON THE INTERNET:  FIND OUT WHO SUNG AMERICAN MALES! We know that Jimmy Hart and Howard Helm are credited with the writing credits behind the song. Did you know t...

Steve Karsay (AKA Big Money Grip) is back with the Chosen Lawyer! Today's topic?  Time to analyze the 2022 MLB Wild Card Playoffs picture. Who is getting in and who will advance?  Checking the standings and playoff race! What happened to the Orioles and White Sox? Saying hello to Karim Garcia - former MLB player and teammate of Steve Karsay! Analyzing the Mets and Blue Jays rotations Geo...

Today's featured guest is Wayne Frazer of douglauriesports.com You can reach Wayne at @douglauriesports There is nothing that Wayne has not done in the world of professional sports! He is the current owner of sports memorabilia and framing store and auction house. Wayne is also a former newspaper reporter, editor and publisher; as well as a radio and television talk-show host. For his premiere on...

Jerry Hood is back for Marc Bagwell talk! Marc Bagwell is a wrestling hall of famer- that's a fact! In WCW, Marc Bagwell was the ultimate team player You will never meet a nicer wrestler or person than Marc Bagwell Marc Bagwell and Jerry Hood are the ultimate story tellers Buff Daddy never turns down his fans for autograph requests! Coming up as a wrestler before social media! Marc Bagwell paid hi...

As part of the Chosen Journey, we have covered most of the MLB teams that Steve Karsay pitched with. One team has not been touched upon- until now! Steve played with the 2005 Texas Rangers! As part of baseball history, Steve Karsay pitched a combined perfect game on July 28, 2005 in AA!  Find out the story behind this magical game. What is it like to pitch in the Texas heat in the summer? And...

Meet David Gorski!   @dagorski     @suttonsummit    @inagent.inc You have watched him every week as the co-host of the popular real estate podcast, David & David on Real Estate David Gorski is a broker and the owner of Sutton Summit Realty—a boutique brokerage providing guidance to over 230 realtors He is also the co-founder of INAGENT:  The comprehensiv...

Jerry Hood and the Chosen Lawyer discuss growing up with Marc Bagwell stories! Macho Man Randy Savage and his influence on Marc Bagwell's career Use of the word "brother" and "bro" in the wrestling world The secret behind the Buff Bagwell voice Marc Bagwell is not a smoker! Steve Karsay and the Chosen Journey docuseries- featuring Scott Burrell Marc Bagwell is a great dude! Buff Bagwell theme song...

At this year's MLB trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals traded for Jordan Montgomery from the New York Yankees. The Milwaukee Brewers traded Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres. Paul Goldschmidt is on the verge of winning the NL Triple Crown. Albert Pujols is on the verge of reaching 700 home runs. The Cardinals are now the favorites to win the NL Central Division. And may in fact head to the wo...

Meet Jonny Belinko (@jonnybelinko.weddingofficiant) www.jonnybelinko.com Jonny is a certified Wedding Officiant in Ontario, Canada.  He is also a certified yoga instructor! Jonny and Jonathan (no, they are not related- but they look similar)- met many years ago through yoga.  Jonny in fact taught the Chosen Lawyer to perform his first (and only) headstand! Live in studio, Jonny Belinko j...

2022 is THE year for Marcus Buff Bagwell! Jerry Hood, Marc's 1st cousin is back on the docuseries to discuss the Buff's life and career! We always keep it real on the Real Marc Bagwell and get ready for more straight wrestling talk. It's time for Stone Cold Steve Austin to get Marc Bagwell onto his current podcast! Buff Bagwell for the WWE Hall of Fame - let's make it happen!!! After Change or Die...

Steve Karsay made his MLB with the Oakland A's in 1993. 2 things that Steve Karsay DID NOT do in 1991: Face Dave Parker in an MLB game Meet Queen Elizabeth II Steve and Jonathan look back at the recent passing of the Queen of England. Did you know that on May 15, 1991 the Queen watched the A's play ball in Baltimore? Turning to baseball- Steve and Jonathan look at all of the MLB divisions and asse...

Our favorite guest is back again!  Zachary Rain (@ rain.finance ) rainfinance.ca Today's episode is all about the latest gossip and how to make money!!! The Chosen Lawyer Theme song is about to launch!!! Stay tuned Learn about Infinite Banking: How to leverage the cash value of permanent life insurance! Role Playing: Zach and the Chosen Lawyer (playing Nazem Kadri) discuss the decision to sig...

As a wrestling and Buff Bagwell fan, you have heard the recent announcement by Diamond Dallas Page that Marc Bagwell is in rehab. Today, Jonathan the Chosen Lawyer and Marc's 1st Cousin, Jerry Hood, break down the announcement and update the fans on Marc Bagwell. Marc appreciates from the bottom of his heart the outpouring of love and support by his fans.  Jonathan and Jerry discuss Buff Bagw...

In the 3rd and final installment of our 3 chapters with Fred Claire, we introduce Fred's latest book: Extra Innings. Your next MUST read book! We dive into Fred's connection to the @CityofHope and his battle with cancer. Find out why Fred's greatest position in life has not been the GM of the LA Dodgers, but rather a spokesperson and ambassador for the City of Hope! Fred also shares more baseball...

Finally he has arrived! David Korman, Managing Partner @ Kormans LLP and Co-Host of the popular podcast David & David on Real Estate is on the Chosen Life! David and Jonathan have worked together for close to a decade.  In addition to sharing  a passion for real estate and corporate law, they are also lifelong sports fanatics! In today's episode, best friends David and Jonathan break...

Howard Helm is back for the 3rd installment of this interview series in Chapter 10! Many topics were covered today: Today's wrestling theme songs are lacking character- so sad! Marc Bagwell is an awesome guy Fave wrestling theme song Howard Helm did? Theme song he would want to do over? Review of DDP theme song Last wrestling theme Howard Helm recorded? The Jeff Jarrett Theme Song Howard Helm and...

Fred is back for a 2nd of 3 chapters on the Chosen Journey! In today's chapter, we compare the mystique of the Yankees and Dodgers. Discussing Bob Uecker and Vin Scully- announcing legends! Fred Claire and Vin Scully were very close as part of the Dodgers family! Great Vin Scully memories and stories are shared. You can obtain your copy of Fred's latest book, Extra Innings:  https://www.amazo...

Get ready for a double dose of Jonathan today! Jonathan Orlando (@jonathanorlandorealestate) (@jonathanorlando- personal) joins Jonathan the Chosen Lawyer for fun real talk!  And pure style! No, he is not related to Tony Orlando.  And no, he is not Johnny Orlando, the singer.  But we love him anyways! From appearing on reality tv in the Philippines, to a career in sales- Jonathan Or...

Howard Helm is back for his 2nd of 3 appearances to discuss the history and stories behind wrestling theme songs. Grab your popcorn wrestling singers and get ready to be blown away! In today's chapter, we find out: Creation of the NWO Wolfpac Theme Song Find out who is the rapper on the Wolfpac Theme!! Walk us through Buff Daddy: who came up with it, who chose lyrics and music, singers, how long t...

On today's episode of the Chosen Journey, Steve and Jonathan welcome a baseball living legend - Mr. Fred Claire. Fred Claire is well known in MLB circles for his time spent with the LA Dodger organization in many executive positions, including GM! It was during his first season as GM in 1988 that Fred was able to bring the World Series trophy back to Los Angeles, with Kirk Gibson, Orel Hershiser a...

You have asked for him as a guest.  We have made it happen! Get ready to meet the legend, as today's special guest is the one and only Tim Hudak!  (@oreainfo) You know the name.  Chances are you have seen Tim speak, either on television or headlining many events across Ontario. Now get ready to meet Tim Hudak and learn his amazing life story! Tim has been the CEO of OREA since 2016....