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Today we sit down with one of the wildest, most interesting humans we’ve ever met — explosives inventor, father, and modern-day frontier philosopher Matt Barnett. From learning gunpowder chemistry at age 7, to accidentally blowing himself up at 14, to raising his kids with freedom, discipline, danger, and creativity… Matt’s life story is straight out of a movie. In this episode, we dive deep into...

Tiffany Hurd blends 17 years of corporate leadership with deep plant-medicine wisdom to help shape one of the most innovative microdosing brands in wellness today: Golden Rule Mushrooms . This episode explores the future of psychedelics, the truth behind microdosing, how to enter the space responsibly, and why San Pedro is becoming one of the most transformative and misunderstood plant medicines....

✨ Step through the Mirror Portal into Austin’s most imaginative wellness destination. In this episode, Daniel & Lisa Magic share how psychedelic downloads, van-life adventures, and radical trust led them to build BATHE — a fully immersive bathhouse experience blending saunas, sound, light, community, and visionary art. If you’ve ever dreamed of creating something wild and soul-driven, this ep...

What happens when two die-hard ravers grow up, stay true to the music, and decide to build their own temple for electronic music? You get The Concourse Project — ranked Top 100 clubs worldwide, and the heartbeat of Austin’s underground scene. Brent and Tony sit down with Kelly & Andrew, the duo behind Real Music Events and The Concourse Project, to talk about how a DIY dream became one of the...

This episode is a wild ride through the mind of Spencer Burnett — ex-professional Playboy turned systems architect, spiritual healer, and multi-business builder. Brent and Tony pull no punches as they explore Spencer’s evolution from teaching sexual technique workshops in Chicago nightclubs to building high-performance operational frameworks for 6-figure coaches, all grounded in personal integrity...

This episode is a wild ride through the mind of Spencer Burnett — ex-professional Playboy turned systems architect, spiritual healer, and multi-business builder. Brent and Tony pull no punches as they explore Spencer’s evolution from teaching sexual technique workshops in Chicago nightclubs to building high-performance operational frameworks for 6-figure coaches, all grounded in personal integrity...

Brent and Tony welcome DJ, producer, and instructor Ethan Berdofe better known as Reue to talk about the Austin underground music scene, European club culture, teaching at @dubacademy, and what it's like to DJ for 6 hours straight after opening for Diplo in another city.  Reue shares his path from iPod DJing in middle school to running illegal warehouse raves and eventually teaching the next g...

What do you get when you mix entrepreneurial drive, a flair for branding, and a calm, grounding beverage? You get Kaviva — and the man behind it, Spencer McManes. In this episode, Brent and Tony talk with Spencer about how he went from working in tech and sales to co-founding a kava-based beverage company that’s redefining social rituals and sobriety. They cover the launch of Kaviva, the power of...

Brent and Tony are back for a long-awaited solo episode, pulling no punches as they finally open up about the entire saga of their multi-year plunge into Amazon FBA, from the jump to the scam, from sunk costs to soul-searching.  This is the story of how two driven guys got scammed by a “done-for-you” Amazon service, spent nearly $200,000 trying to fix it, and somehow came out the other side wiser,...

Lonnie was 8 years into sobriety — attending meetings, doing the work, and helping others. But deep down, he still felt numb, lost, and broken. That all changed with one powerful moment: a legal mushroom gummy. In this episode, Lonnie — founder of Wonder, the psychoactive mushroom brand changing lives — opens up about: What sobriety didn’t heal His first emotional breakthrough with psychedelics Ho...

Brent and Tony sit down with tax pro and IRS whisperer Ruben D. Valdes to talk real consequences, IRS traps, and how to avoid screwing yourself when money starts coming in. Ruben specializes in defending people before the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court, and he breaks down everything from audits and levies to influencer tax write-offs, shady deductions, and how to survive an IRS horror story. This epis...

Tony and Brent sit down with Clarissa Cardenas — better known as the Concert Queen — to unpack the wild ride that took her from sneaking into teen clubs at 15 to becoming Austin’s go-to voice for the music scene. Clarissa shares how her deep love of music evolved into a full-time gig, the lessons she learned surviving Fyre Festival (yes, that Fyre Festival), and what it really takes to party hard...

Tony and Brent sit down with legendary author and relationship educator Alison Armstrong—creator of The Queen’s Code and Understanding Men—for a raw, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation on how men and women relate (and often misrelate). From emotional safety to appreciation, from how women unknowingly disempower men to the oxytocin-fueled rollercoaster of texting, this episode dives deep...

Tony and Brent sit down with the team from Austin’s Center for Healing and Regenerative Medicine (CHARM) — Dr. David Harris, Dr. Kyle Allen, and Director of Ops/Biz Dev Carrie Kass — to break down how regenerative medicine is reshaping the future of injury recovery, chronic pain treatment, and aging. With over 35,000 spine procedures and 125,000+ regenerative injections under his belt, Dr. Harris...

In this high-energy, uncensored episode, Tony and Brent sit down with content creator and chaos-sorceress Rebecca Ferrell. From selling security systems in gang-ridden neighborhoods to launching her own pop-up content houses, Rebecca walks us through the gritty, hilarious, and strategic path she took to build her personal brand from scratch. She talks growing up with drug-addicted parents, buildin...

Human Design expert Travis Day joins Tony and Brent for a mind-bending episode all about what it really means to be in alignment.  From his Bumble-origin story to unlocking burnout, purpose, and universal patterns, Travis breaks down the four Human Design types, how they work, and what happens when you're out of sync with your natural self. The guys dive into energy, rest, resistance, manifestatio...

We’re joined by the one and only Valentina Riabova (@val_tatboo)—tattoo artist, visual creative, and unapologetic truth-teller. Valentina doesn’t hold back as she shares the unconventional path that brought her from Russia’s hyper-critical art schools to opening her own tattoo studio, Sharp Objects, right here in Austin. But tattoos are just the start. We ecplore the ways her fascination with BDSM...

If you thought our last episode with King Khary was fire, just wait until you hear this one. No interviews, no interruptions—just pure vibes. This week, we’re handing over the decks to the one and only King Khary for a full live DJ set, recorded right in our studio.  Whether you need a fresh mix for your next party, a soundtrack for your workout, or just something to vibe to, this set is about to...

Brent and Tony sit down with the one and only Della Temple, a comedian, carnivore diet advocate, and social media firebrand. Della takes us on a journey through her battle with an undiagnosed autoimmune disease that left her nearly incapacitated, her struggles with traditional medicine, and the radical dietary change that saved her life. From eating raw beef and bone marrow to her controversial ta...

In this chaotic, hilarious, and music-fueled episode, the Two Fun Guys welcome MC Lunchbox (@mclunchbox). A freestyle wizard, sound engineer, and comedic mastermind, Lunchbox takes us through his insane musical origins, his time hustling on Warped Tour, his work at the Comedy Mothership, and his dream of getting a Taco Bell purple card (unlimited tacos, baby!). Expect freestyles, roast battle stor...

Brent and Tony are back from Vietnam, and they’re bringing all the stories—motorbikes, massages, coffee, and chaos. They dive into the differences between Vietnam, Thailand, and Bali, discuss the legendary traffic of Saigon, and break down the insane war tactics of the Viet Cong. Plus, why chiropractors are a scam, why legalizing sex work makes sense, and what it's like walking through Vietnam as...

Welcome back, Spores! In this reflective episode of the Two Fun Guys podcast, Brent and Tony celebrate their first full year of podcasting, diving deep into societal norms, masculinity, and personal growth. From dissecting Icelandic parenting practices to discussing the stages of manhood, this episode is packed with fiery debates, personal anecdotes, and a roadmap for embracing growth in 2025. Key...

The Two Fun Guys welcome Geno R. Mattioda, an entrepreneur and wellness visionary. Gino shares the story behind The Den Ritual, a groundbreaking wellness and community space he’s building in Austin, Texas. From cold plunges and saunas to fostering meaningful connections and reimagining social culture, Gino explains what it means to create a space that blends ancestral practices with modern wellnes...

We sit down with fitness coach and bodybuilder Elec Izenson to explore the evolving landscape of health, training, and social media influence.  From understanding the true scope of fitness audiences online to diving deep into the nuanced world of performance-enhancing drugs and hormone optimization, Elec shares insights gleaned from his own experience and mentors.  We discuss the importance of aut...

Get everything you need to know about blockchain, coins, and the financial system's digital evolution in this episode of the Two Fun Guys Podcast. Brent and Tony sit down with crypto and venture capital expert Mike Klein to explore the mysterious and often misunderstood world of cryptocurrency. Key Highlights: Breaking down Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain for beginners. How tokenized mortgages,...