David's Saturday Night Sit Back (DSNSB)

Send us Fan Mail Nearly everyone dreams. Very few keep chasing those dreams after years of failure. Professional MMA fighter Michael Bannach joins David to discuss wrestling, identity, validation, faith, perseverance and what it actually takes to continue betting on yourself when the results refuse to come. This conversation isn't about fighting. It's about becoming the kind of person wh...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the thing that drives your growth is also the thing you're trying to escape? In this third appearance on David's Saturday Night Sit Back, designer, entrepreneur, traveler, and Club Retro founder Jack Scheerle returns for one of his most personal conversations yet. Jack opens up about growing up feeling inadequate, being bullied in middle school, struggl...

Send us Fan Mail Julian Kennedy returns to DSNSB for one of the most vulnerable conversations we've had on the show. We talk about growing up with divorced parents, being bullied throughout elementary and middle school, struggling with social anxiety, losing his uncle to suicide, and how comic books, music, and art became an escape from the pain. Along the way, Julian shares how those experie...

Send us Fan Mail Ben Patrick is a man of faith, a new father, a former Texas high school quarterback, Texas A&M graduate, and someone learning how to become the kind of man his father modeled for him. In this conversation, Ben shares the story of losing his father Jack to cancer during his senior year of college, the powerful final moments his family experienced in the hospital room, and how t...

Send us Fan Mail At 19 years old, Dylan Dickerson is already questioning things most people spend their entire lives avoiding. In this episode, we talk about identity, masculinity, social media, fighting, loneliness, attention spans, discipline, and what it means to grow up in a world constantly telling you who to become. Dylan is an MMA fighter, coach, extrovert, traveler, and deep thinker balanc...

Send us Fan Mail Austin Leaver shares a deeply personal story about childhood adversity, family trauma, bullying, faith struggles, depression, heartbreak, and how he’s transforming pain into purpose. From his family’s devastating house explosion legacy to questioning religion, battling resentment, and learning how to rebuild himself through creativity, Austin’s journey is a powerful reminder that...

Send us Fan Mail David surprises his close friend John with an emotional birthday letter that sparks one of the most vulnerable and honest conversations ever recorded on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back. Centered around one message — Don’t Wait — the episode explores masculinity, integrity, dating, therapy, vulnerability, confidence, fear of rejection, and becoming your authentic self. What starts...

Send us Fan Mail Cole Nevins returns to DSNSB for one of the most important conversations yet: What does it really cost to build something meaningful in the creator economy? From sports blogging as a kid to entrepreneurship, Phenom Media, Yahoo Sports, and creator strategy, Cole shares what most people miss about modern ambition: Building alone can be deeply lonely. This episode explores:  Creator...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Ulmer is 24 years old and chasing a goal most people don’t even say out loud: to become a millionaire by 40. But this conversation isn’t really about money. It’s about what happens underneath the ambition. In this episode, Eric opens up about:  Growing up in a stable home that didn’t stay that way   Navigating years of distance with his father   The pressure to become “someth...

Send us Fan Mail Most men don’t hit rock bottom all at once.  It happens slowly… quietly… over time. You stop facing what hurts.  You start numbing what you feel.  And one day—you realize you’re not living your life… you’re just surviving it. In this episode, Braydon Alley shares his journey from depression, alcohol-fueled identity, and a DUI that forced a breaking point… to rebuilding himself thr...

Send us Fan Mail Nic Patterson is a paramedic and EMS instructor, but this episode is really about identity, direction, and becoming the person you know you’re capable of being. Nic opens up about drifting into alcohol, weed, and bad habits when he was younger, walking away from football, feeling lost in his early twenties, and slowly rebuilding his life through better habits, journaling, discipli...

Send us Fan Mail Two comedians, one studio, and absolutely no direction. In this episode, David sits down with Jarrett Zellner and Kyler Patton Green for a conversation that quickly spirals into stories about bombing on big stages, surviving near-death experiences, navigating ego in creative communities, and the unexpected lessons that come from not having it all figured out. From Kill Tony to fai...

Send us Fan Mail Dylan Carpenter returns to DSNSB—and this time, the conversation goes deeper. When he first came on the show, one moment stood out: when asked if he was happy, he paused… and said, “I don’t think so.” Two years later, a lot has changed. From business growth and major life transitions to relationships, therapy, and redefining what actually matters, this episode explores the gap bet...

Send us Fan Mail Austin Ingels didn’t grow up with a plan. Raised in a small town in Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and chaos, he spent his early adult years chasing excitement—working jobs, partying, and figuring things out as he went. Then one night at a comedy show in Austin, Texas changed everything. In this episode, Austin shares his journey from correctional officer to comedian, hi...

Send us Fan Mail Korey Lonberger grew up in a tiny farming town in Kansas where life revolved around sports, hard work, and small-town values. After playing college football, he entered the corporate world and eventually landed a job that most people would consider the dream: great money, flexible hours, and the ability to travel the world. But even with all of that, something was missing. When la...

Send us Fan Mail Three years ago David moved to Austin with a crazy idea. Start a podcast. No audience.  No plan.  No guarantee anyone would listen. This episode is the first live recording of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back. DSNSB LIVE brought together music, comedy, storytelling, and a live conversation with returning guest Jack Maverick Lee Ertz in front of a live audience. In this episode: • D...

Send us Fan Mail Trevor almost became the starting quarterback on a nationally ranked team. Then a future Heisman winner took the spot. That loss — and a punishment from an English teacher — unexpectedly launched him into comedy and storytelling. In this episode, we explore: Identity after disappointment Reinvention in your 20s Feeling born in the wrong generation Why story still shapes culture Am...

Send us Fan Mail Jon Schorle returns to DSNSB to unpack the biggest cultural questions facing Gen Z: – Does going to the gym actually build confidence?  – Should you meet your heroes?  – Is Gen Z misunderstood or entitled?  – How much do you need to save to realistically become a millionaire?  – Is micro-fame the new American Dream?  – Does Gen Z truly have it harder than previous generations? Thi...

Send us Fan Mail He worked 26 jobs by 26.  He went through withdrawals alone.  He grew up without a father.  And he still chose alignment over security. Logan Price is an indie rock artist who moved to Austin without a safety net — but this episode isn’t just about music. It’s about: • Addiction and recovery  • Opiate withdrawals  • Fatherlessness and identity  • Not feeling emotionally safe growi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you happy—or just doing what you’re supposed to do? Jake Caffee joins David for a raw, reflective conversation about faith, anxiety, identity, and becoming the kind of person you’re proud of.  If this conversation helped you think deeper about who you are and who you’re becoming, follow on Sptofiy so you don’t miss future episodes.  🎟️ Get tickets to our LIVE show – February 2...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast is for people who don’t recognize who they’ve become — and are ready to change it. I chose Allan Bader’s episode as the featured trailer for new listeners because my target audience is young men and women who are struggling to find themselves and their place in this world. While I believe most episodes of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back are created for one person but...

Send us Fan Mail Parker Menke doesn’t chase the spotlight — and that’s what makes this conversation powerful. In this episode, Parker opens up about growing up feeling different, teaching himself guitar from scratch, and finding identity through music instead of validation. From his earliest memories to deep reflections on purpose, discipline, and being alive, this episode is a quiet but meaningfu...

Send us Fan Mail Beck Call has been creating since childhood — but not without cost. In this episode, Beck opens up about building and losing a successful YouTube channel as a kid, walking away from content creation, and eventually rediscovering purpose through bodybuilding. After just a few years of training, he stepped on stage and won 1st place in Teenage Classic Physique , proving that consist...

Send us Fan Mail Firefighter, EMT, and hybrid athlete Ryan Swenson joins David for a grounded, honest conversation about purpose, discipline, and training when lives are on the line. From small-town Minnesota to the Georgetown Fire Department, Ryan breaks down: Why firefighters train differently How faith and discipline shape decision-making The reality of emergency calls — serious and lighthearte...

Send us Fan Mail Casey Johnson is the definition of Catholic-adjacent goalie-chaos turned student-athlete balance — UT Austin hockey goalie, former retail worker, fashion nerd, traveler, fisherman, and Fortnite strategist. David and Casey sit back and explore the unpredictable path of a young athlete building career clarity without the heavy stuff: Diamond days before the crease Game-day Raisin Br...