HARDHEADED

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover how kitchen gadgets have gone too far. There is no need for all of the crazy stuff that is out there. Stick to the basics. That is, until you tell Troy he doesn't need his instapot anymore. He has a pretty strong defense. The guys then bask in 90's nostalgia as they talk about their Top 3 alternative songs of the 90's. Troy is truly in his e...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the rapture, tribulation, eschatology, you know, the lighter conversation topics!!! Where do you stand on the subject? We move on and cover our top 3 words that annoy us! You'll be surprised by Matt's #1. Chet closes out the episode talking about "Identity" as we begin a walk through a Bible study devotional together. social media, analytics...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the broken K-12 school system. We have all had different experiences with the school system with our kids. Troy uncovers some of the things driving the problems. We then turn our discussion to the Top 3 action movies. Clearly Red Dawn is number 1 so we find out the other 8 movies that make the list. Matt discusses Matthew 6:33 on how we shou...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover a tough topic. We dive into Omicron and Covid-19 in general. Do lockdowns work? Will Omicron end the pandemic? Why has the medical community not widely accepted therapeudics and monoclonal antibodies? The guys then turn to the Top 3 segment, where we talk about practical jokes. Don't get any ideas! Troy closes the episode out with a passage...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell discuss the worker shortage and how it is impacting just about everyone, especially the small business community. Are wages too low? The guys then turn their focus to 2022 and provide their top 3 inspirational quotes to get you fired up about improving your live in the New Year. Chet closes us out with a good word about hope and trust. Topics disc...

Special Christmas Episode 2021 and the Reading of the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Chet and his holiday shopping experience. Top 3 Favoite Christmas Songs A Good Word: The reading of the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ This podcast is hosted by Z...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the insane amount of self-promoting social media posts with dead animals. All three of us enjoy the outdoors and we use the wild game we take to feed our families. So we have some fun ribbing the "influencers" in the industry as we highlight some of the new trends we see on social media. Our conversation then turns to the sweet tooth. It is...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell talk about cinnamon rolls being paired with chili, how Kansas is no longer a part of the Midwest, and Matt argues with us just because that's what he does. Matt has to go to Better Homes & Gardens to try to muster a defense. Do school lunches have culinary influence? How has your personal space expectations changed post Covid-19? Chet talks about...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell welcome special guest, Matt Lillie from Next Level Method: Affected by a parent's mental illness as a child, Matt resolved to take charge of his own life and achieve extraordinary success in his professional life. However, his experience of success soon proved to be empty and devoid of a larger meaning. Setting out on a long and difficult journey...

Is cheesecake a pie??? This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover Thanksgiving Day festivities, our Top 3 Thanksgiving Day meal foods and Troy ends the episode with a good word from Psalm 100. Our conversation covers Chet's recent use of meat to trade for items. This no-cash system is fantastic! We talk about the time that Troy skipped out on family Thanksgiving Day traditions and mi...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell are happy to welcome Jeff Turner in studio. Jeff is a man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, as well as the retired President/CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. Jeff and Chet got to know each other a few years ago in a men's Bible study that Jeff hosted. There is so much insight into business, perseverance, and balance in this episode. A few take...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover some 90's contemporary Christian music favorites and influences. Troy talks about how a change in music after following Christ was a catalyst for growth. The guys reminisce on the glory days of CCM. Matt turns out to be quite the historian on this subject. Our Top 3 subject is U.S. Battles. The Civil War, War of 1812, and WWII were all repre...

Bangin in Sangin with a Combat K9, how one Marine remembers the fallen. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Special Guest Anthony Marquez Top 3 Phone Apps A Good Word with Chet Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ https://www.facebook.com/xviicarvings https://www.facebook.com/events/macs-barbeque/marine-corps-birthday-and-xvii-carvings-...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell talk Halloween costumes, trick or treating, what it was like for Halloween in the country. We find out that Matt still has all of his ribbons and trophies from his childhood. How many times has Matt been tested for being a sociopath? Is that why he knows so much about how someone is tested? How Troy's GI Joe aircraft carrier was nuked by china! We...

Troy, Matt, and Chet are excited to be joined by Richard Rierson from "Dose of Leadership" Podcast. Richard is a leadership expert known for his highly-rated podcast & his ability to create composed, confident, consistent, courageous, & compassionate leaders. He's been podcasting since 2013 and has hosted some of the most prominent leaders of our time along the way. Our conversation begins with wh...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell welcome Josh Sust. Josh and Matt met while in the hospital rehabilitating from their injuries from Afghanistan. The two also adore heated toilet seats. Yes, that is right. When two marines start talking, the conversation is not controllable. We move into the Top 3 where the guys discuss their top 3 video games. Is Matt a top ranked gamer? Chet clo...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover why October is the best month of the year. Chili and gumbo start showing up in our menu rotation, duck season starts, deer are beginning to be more active, and the weather is beautiful in Kansas. Somehow, taxes are brought up, including the proposed $0.08 per mile driving tax. We then discuss our Top 3 college majors. Troy closes with a good...

Troy is back from COVID. The guys each talk about their own battles with the disease. Is there something more painful than losing your legs? Yes!! Matt answers this question and more! Ford takes up a whole lot of room in our Top 3 vehicles under $100,000. Two of Troy's top 3 vehicles has Matt and Chet suspicious of Troy going green. Matt talks about the lack of compassion among those with differin...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and guest host Chris Broughton cover a proposed bill that was shot down in Montana that will allow disabled hunters to use crossbows during archery season. A majority of states already allow this, why is Montana hating on disabled hunters? Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind Top 3 A Good Word Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ htt...

Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Mandates and Government Overreach Top 3 Memorable Sports Moments A Good Word Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week on Hardheaded, Troy talks about how a cancelled job, a traffic stop, and a couple of encounters with people in need turned into a significant and memorable day. Praying with those in need has a lasting impact. Matt talks of his trouble with speeding when he was younger. Can Matt get his friends out of a speeding ticket by showing a little leg? Our Top 3 discussion is about words. Matt cl...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover something they all have in common. They were all delivery drivers at one point in their career. Matt delivered furniture, Chet delivered home medical equipment, and Troy drove a semi full of beer. Matt takes us on a journey of his recent mattress shopping adventure which turns into a cringeworthy moment which had Troy and Chet ready for a su...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover the people stranded at the Kabul airport. Matt served in Afghanistan and provides us more insight than what we see in the news. Do the ideologies of the Taliban and the current Australian government have anything in common? Troy and Chet agree on the top sports movie of all-time. This is a Hardheaded Podcast first! Spoiler alert! Matt spends...

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell have special guest, Grant Watkins on the podcast. Grant has 13 years of experience photographing weddings and at his peak, shoots up to 40+ events a year! With Troy's wedding videography experience, Chet and Matt begin bombarding Grant and Troy with wedding questions that cover everything from bridezillas to speeches at receptions. "What percentag...

Matt, Chet, and Troy welcome Jim Kelly to the podcast. Jim has dedicated his life to find his authentic self. He tested himself to find out if he "had what it takes". This pursuit led him to the Marine Corps, Army, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and into serving with and training special missions units for the U.S. Jim highlights the importance of making the first step toward your goal. He finds the drive a...