No Fixed Agenda Podcast

Fresh off a trip to Stockholm and Croatia during the World Cup, the guys share culture shock stories — awkward conversations about US politics abroad, Sweden's spotless streets and zero homelessness, and a wild taser incident at a Carlsbad watch party. Plus: why other countries take soccer so much more seriously, and what the US could learn from slowing down.

What starts as a California cost-of-living rant turns into a deep dive on social media ads, marketing frustrations, and an unexpected trip down Craigslist memory lane. In this episode: The guys kick things off venting about California housing prices — Fallbrook, Bonsall, condos, and why getting out might be the only real answer. The main conversation tackles the pain of advertising on Meta/Faceboo...

The main topic: both hosts are headed to Stockholm, Sweden for Hyrox World Championships , where athletes from their gym — Sy, Josh, Laura, Lily, Ivan, and Carmen — are competing. It's Omar's first time in Europe. They cover the trip logistics, Stockholm's laid-back vibe, Midsummer festival chaos, great food (fresh seafood, pastries, coffee), and the time zone perk for entrepreneurs wh...

Guy Boyd survived a widow maker heart attack on his 51st birthday — 100% blockage of his LAD artery for nearly four hours. He shares what that night looked like: three warning episodes, a three-hour wait for a doctor while alone in a hospital room, and calling family only to get voicemails. A decade later, Guy channeled his survival and extensive personal research into his debut book, Widowmaker t...

What started as a shopping trip to Urban Outfitters turned into a brand new segment: Stoner Thoughts. Jeff found a card game packed with 400 mind-bending questions, and he and Omar decided it needed to be a recurring bit. This week they tackle 10 cards covering everything from national anthems being country songs, to whether a hot dog is a sandwich (verdict: it's a taco), to whether a candle s...

Robin Tosh, founder of Right Hand Angels, shares how a 2007 car accident that nearly took her son Andrew's life led her to build a nonprofit supporting individuals with any disability — regardless of age, background, or diagnosis. From Andrew's TBI recovery (yes, the lollipop story is real) to launching Right Hand Angels in 2022, Robin talks about adaptive athletics, caregiver burnout, the...

Omar and Jeff welcome Grace Guerra to the studio for a "Would You Rather" episode that starts silly and gets surprisingly real. From bar fights with Disney adults to surviving on gas station food, the crew works through a stack of questions — but the conversation that sparked it all takes center stage: the viral "man or bear" debate. Grace, Omar, and Jeff unpack what the hesita...

This week the guys welcome Matt Meyer — musician, songwriter, and civil engineer — for one of the most wide-open, honest conversations the show has had. What starts with Matt playing an original song on Mission Bay turns into a deep dive on friendship, the state of independent music, and what drives a person to keep creating even when there's no money in it. Matt wraps the episode with a live...

This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane — and what better time than May the 4th, with a milestone birthday right around the corner? Jeff's turning 50 on May 6th, so we're celebrating Gen X style: by talking about everything from the '80s that made us who we are (and somehow didn't kill us). We dig into the biggest nostalgia trends making a comeback in 2026 — power dress...

In this episode, Omar and Jeff sit down with Marisol Rerucha, educator, author, consultant, and principal at SciTech High who walked into their lives thanks to a misdirected FedEx package. Marisol opens with a powerful indigenous-style introduction, tracing her lineage back seven generations and reframing success not as what we've accomplished, but as who we carry with us. The conversation dives i...

In this episode of No Fixed Agenda, the hosts dive deep into two interconnected topics: managing stress and panic attacks, and the transformative power of forgiveness. The episode opens with an honest conversation about panic attacks — what they feel like, how to recognize early warning signs, and the tools used to manage them (working out, sleep, fresh air, and sometimes medication). One host sha...

Omar comes in hot with a heater this episode — and it's all about stress. Not a polished, self-help breakdown. Real talk about what it actually feels like to be a growing entrepreneur who loves the people around him, hates hurting anyone, and is trying to hold it all together while building something bigger than himself. He and Jeff go deep on: Managing Stress as an Entrepreneur Why the stress...

In this episode, we sit down with Mariah Willis, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Connected Roots Nutrition, to break down one of the most talked-about health trends right now — extended fasting. But more than just fasting, Mariah gives us the real story on what functional nutrition actually is, why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to health, and why the foundations matter more than...

Jeff vents about what's missing in today's media: Why isn't anyone covering Hawaii's devastating floods? While 50+ inches of rain destroy homes and displace families, news outlets obsess over political theater. This sparks a raw conversation about media fatigue, toxic polarization, doom-scrolling depression, and whether we can have civil disagreements anymore. Omar shares his &quot...

For the 100th episode of No Fixed Agenda, the crew takes the show on the road—literally. Instead of the usual studio setup, the team goes mobile to try something completely new: Pilates for the first time. What follows is exactly what you’d expect when a group with no fixed agenda walks into a Pilates studio… confusion, questionable flexibility, and plenty of laughs. From figuring out the machines...

Join hosts Jeff and Omar as they reflect on their longest season yet and share what's coming for their 100th episode milestone! In this candid recap, they discuss: The "post-event hangover" and balancing business growth with podcasting Why Season 4 felt like the hardest yet (and how they made it work) Top guest highlights: Brenda Stevens on narcissism, Dr. Alexandra Dick on body dysm...

What if the secret to success isn't following a straight path, but deliberately putting yourself in rooms where you don't belong? Our guest, Chaz Rogers, shares how "stacking experiences" transformed him from a kid in Dayton, Ohio into a fitness industry veteran who's worked with NBA legends, met Joe Namath, and built a 25-year career by showing up in uncomfortable places. The Stacking Experiences...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show controversy - from Bad Bunny's all-Spanish performance to the alternative Turning Point USA show, and what it all says about where we are as a country. Key Topics: • Bad Bunny's historic halftime performance and the cultural significance • The unprecedented alternative halftime show and why it happened • Political division in Ame...

In this week’s Random Thoughts episode, we ask a simple question… Could you go 72 hours without your phone? Spoiler: it’s harder than it sounds. We dive into how deeply ingrained our tech habits have become—from morning scrolling before we’re fully awake to late-night doomscrolling that wrecks our sleep. Bliss shares how he uses a “brick” device and app blockers to shut down social and entertainme...

Join the hosts for a candid post-race debrief following HYROX Phoenix, where they achieved an 8-minute PR despite leg issues and challenging conditions. This episode covers their race experience, training insights, hydration challenges in dry climates, and future competition plans. The conversation takes entertaining detours into grooming habits, potential Pilates adventures, and the evolution of...

Ultra runner and coach Alyssa Clark joins us to discuss her journey from Vermont cross-country skier to San Diego-based ultra runner, her wild 95-day marathon streak during COVID, and how she's helping build Everyday Ultra into a coaching powerhouse. We dive deep into coaching philosophy, the challenges of balancing elite athletics with coaching responsibilities, and why human connection will alwa...

Join us for a hilarious conversation "Phone a Friend" convo with Kimo Burleigh. He calls in from Maui where he's living the aloha spirit (shirtless, naturally). From infrared sauna fires to one of the worst road trips in history, this episode is packed with stories that prove sometimes the best adventures are the ones that go completely sideways. Kimo - Boulder gym veteran turned Maui resident per...

An in-depth conversation with Chip Dykes, Vice President of Community and Military Relations at Front Wave Credit Union. Chip shares his journey from Marine Corps veteran to community leader, the story behind the Front Wave Arena naming rights deal, and how a credit union founded by 8 Marines in 1952 became a cornerstone of the Oceanside community.

In this re-released episode from Aug 30, 2024, we sit done with Cesar Vallin, podcaster and restaurateur in San Diego. He share his story of addiction to sobriety, bankruptcy to restaurant success, and how his mantra "Ready for All" has helped him with his mental health, his family life, and his business. Episode Highlights The Journey from Bankruptcy to Success Cesar shares his incredible story o...

Welcome to a special New Year’s episode! The hosts kick off 2026 with gratitude for their listeners, reflecting on the past year and the journey of the podcast. They discuss the challenges of the holiday season, unexpected changes in plans (including a race cancellation due to weather), and the importance of adapting to life’s curveballs. Key Topics: Thanking the community and reflecting on the gr...