Chosen Life Podcast

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....

For his 1st of 3 appearances on the Real Marc Bagwell: Get ready to meet a living legend in the wrestling industry! Wrestling theme songs that is! Urban legends are real- and he is here live. The Mozart of wrestling tunes. The history of the start of Howard Helm's career. We have all the details! Howard Helm worked with Jimmy Hart in writing and producing over 250 WCW Wrestling Theme Songs! NWO Wo...

With the MLB trade deadline passing on August 2nd, Steve Karsay and the Chosen Lawyer discuss some of the meanings behind trade deadline day. From the player's perspective and what changing teams and cities mean to a baseball family. For an MLB team, changing players can provide a boost for a deep playoff run. Steve shares his experiences of trade deadline experiences, including the trade to Oakla...

The Chosen Lawyer has had many teachers in his lifetime. Get ready to meet THE one that left one of the greatest impacts on his life. Shanawaz Khan (@iambrothahood) met the Chosen Lawyer originally at a workshop held by Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE) for their Halloween Mayhem competition held in October 2019. Immediately after meeting, the newly formed team went to work. Shan worked with Jonathan...

Marc Bagwell and Jerry Hood searching for family albums And get this:  Marcus Alexander Bagwell went to college to become a massage therapist! But when that didn't take- Marc moved on to wrestling! The story of Missy Hyatt Introducing Marc to the world of professional wrestling Buff Bagwell and Missy Hyatt were neighbors $3,000 for Wrestling School to get started Marc Bagwell was born to be a...

In 2022, Steve Karsay completed a life first for him. Attending the MLB All-Star Game! Never having played or viewed an All-Star game in person, Steve was in Dodger Stadium with his son Kingston to watch this year's classic. And what a game it was! Get ready as Steve shares his stories of being at the game and festivities in person. How are MLB players selected for the All-Star game? Steve shares...

LIVE APPEARANCE ALERT:  The Chosen Lawyer, Jonathan Hacohen & Marla Warner will be appearing at the Ontario Bar Association in Toronto, Ontario Canada- Thursday August 18th, 2022, for their second combined appearance to present a special seminar:  Time to Detox- How to Reduce Digital Overload Grab your tickets to see the dynamic duo at:  https://www.oba.org/Institute/Level-Up-El...

Buff Bagwell and Jerry Hood are back to talk life stories! The art of printing jerseys and shirts Macho Man Randy Savage Cowboy Hat and Sunglasses Macho Man Passing Away and the baseball player Dusty Rhodes was a huge influence on Buff Bagwell's wrestling career Dusty Rhodes named him Marcus Alexander Bagwell! Jimmy Hart wrote the Buff Bagwell and American Male theme songs American Males Created b...

In today's chapter, Steve Karsay and the Chosen Lawyer share fond memories of the living legend, Bob Uecker. From MLB Announcer with the Milwaukee Brewers, a starring role as Harry Doyle in the Major League baseball movie series and in television series Mr. Belvedere. Bob Uecker has done it all! The Chosen Lawyer met Bob Uecker over 30 years ago. Do you think Bob remembers that? From there, MLB Al...

He is back on the Chosen Life! RJ Kamatovic (@rjkama):  Social Media Watch Influencer You have heard the rumblings and rumors: watch prices are due to drop anytime... Has the bubble burst on watches? RJ is here to set the story straight! Will Rolexes finally start to become available at ADs? Can you finally pick up a steel Daytona or Pepsi? RJ and the Chosen Lawyer talk about their favorite s...

Marcus Alexander Bagwell - AKA Buff Daddy - is back on his Official Wrestling Docuseries:  The Real Marc Bagwell Joining us is Marc's 1st cousin, Jerry Hood! Reunited: the cousins are on the internet together for the very first time this episode! Sharing stories of growing up together, family and life on the road wrestling Driving town to town - with money for gas and Wendy's. Earning your st...

Scott Burrell is back on the Chosen Journey, for his 3rd featured chapter! We have met Scott Burrell NBA star and MLB prospect. Now get ready to meet Scott Burrell, college basketball head coach! After playing overseas after the NBA, Scott joined the coaching ranks.  Firstly as an assistant coach and then a Head Coach of the Southern Connecticut State basketball program. Scott and Steve conti...

Quickly...name the people who have made 3 appearances in the history of the Chosen Life podcast?  Buff Bagwell was the first.  If you were to say the money guru, Zachary Rain (@ rain.finance ) rainfinance.ca , you would be correct! Zach is back and sits down with the Chosen Lawyer for the painful review of the Toronto Maple Leafs 2021/2022 season.  After many promises and a stellar...

Jerry Hood is back on the Real Marc Bagwell, a Wrestling Docuseries. Stories are flying fast and furious! Marc Bagwell's 1st cousin, Jerry Hood- joins the Chosen Lawyer to relive family memories. Meeting Dusty Rhodes- he believed in Marc Bagwell from the moment he saw him! If Marc Bagwell did not become a professional wrestler, what would he have done for a living? The Bagwell love of cars, especi...

We all have it done.  Strap on our Air Jordans and dream of playing with Michael Jordan. Scott Burrell dreamt it...and lived it! In today's chapter, find out the real scoops on playing with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. What is Michael Jordan like as a leader?  The growing of the Jordan brand! Was Dennis Rodman as fun as he seemed? What was it like to be part of the Last Dance?&n...

There are two superstar George Hills that we know. The first is the NBA veteran who has played with many basketball stars, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Lebron James. Today's featured guest, George Hill, is equally successful- in the real estate and automotive industries!  George is the General Manager of Erinwood Ford and Direct Nissan in Mississauga, Ontario.  If that doesn't kee...

In the life of Marc Bagwell, one of his closest and dearest friends is his cousin: Jerry Hood! Jerry and Marc are so close, that you would swear that they are brothers. In today's chapter, we meet Jerry Hood as he joins the cast of The Real Marc Bagwell. Get to know Jerry Hood and growing up with Marc Bagwell. Before there was Buff- there was Marc and Jerry. You think that Marc Bagwell is a great...

Scott Burrell and Steve Karsay first met as teenagers on the baseball diamond.  All the way back to St. Catharines, Ontario Canada.  As draft picks of the Toronto Blue Jays, Scott and Steve played and roomed together, in the Low-A New York Penn League. Little did the teammates and friends know where their life journeys would take!  Scott Burrell, in addition to being originally a 1s...