The Apex Podcast

In this episode, Jan and RJ sit-down and discuss more tips and tricks on podcasting. They go over four points from a document formulated by The Apex Team called “The 52 Theses”. This document is not usually available to the public, but in THIS EPISODE you’ll get a peek behind the curtain of The Apex! If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patre...

In this episode, Jan and RJ sit-down and discuss “the pressure of success.” They dive into the subtle differences between eustress and distress. Regardless of whether stress is negative or positive, it can still have an overwhelmingly intense effect on your life. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast ! Even a small d...

In this episode, Jan and I catchup with Mike Eversole . CEO and Founder of Envision Clothing Company , we sit and have a fireside chat about his year to date in regards to the progress that he has made with his movement and company. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast ! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month ope...

In this episode, Jan and Jacob sit down and discuss his blogpost “Dealing with Anxiety.” We dive into four points of how to face your fear and anxiety: 1. Working out 2. Meditation 3. Exposure 4. Vulnerability If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast ! Even a small donation of a DOLLAR a month opens up access to all of...

In this episode, Jan and RJ sit down and discuss some tips and tricks they’ve learned along their podcasting journey. In this episode they discuss on how they both prepare for episodes differently. Jan prepares through hours of research on a guest, and RJ wants to know the absolute minimal amount of information possible.  Why do they split it up this way? Listen in to find out! If you want to supp...

In this episode, retired Brigadier General Richard Green delivers a speech to military personnel at the 178th Fighter Wing in Springfield, Ohio. He spoke as a part of a new initiative titled, “The Duality of Leadership…How to Lead Your Followers and Follow Your Leaders.” His speech covers Leadership. Last week’s episode covered Followership by Jan… be sure to check it out if you missed it! If you...

In this episode, Jan delivers a speech to military personnel at the 178th Fighter Wing in Springfield, Ohio. He spoke as a part of a new initiative titled, “The Duality of Leadership…How to Lead Your Followers and Follow Your Leaders.” His speech covers the Followership half. Tune in next week to hear about Leadership by retired Brigadier General Richard Green. If you want to support us, there are...

In this episode, Jan, RJ and Jacob sit down for the new five minute rant series. This series is where one of the three brings an rant to the table. The others add to it, then they all rebuttal with a new outlook. In this episode the rant is "Be Yourself!"   If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the cause at www.patreon.com/theapexpodcast ! Even a sma...

In this episode, Jan, RJ and Jacob sit down for the new five minute rant series. This series is where one of the three brings an rant to the table. The others add to it, then they all rebuttal with a new outlook. In this episode the rant is "Focus on What You're Gaining Rather than What You're Giving Up!"   If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donat...

In this episode, Jan and RJ sit down current members of the United States Armed Forces and Ultra Marathon runners Beau and Michaela. They dive deeper into their perspectives of the human psyche and the determination it takes to run these extended marathons reaching 50 miles or more.  What to eat? How to train? Where to race? These questions and MORE are answered in the episode.    If you want to s...

In this episode, RJ and Jacob sit down and give their own take on the Spartans of Kindness blog post. The blog post, "Things We Take For Granted" is written by Mr. Jon Deitz. Jon was featured on a previous episode titled "An Old Hump from the Gas Company w/ Jon Deitz" released in January of 2019.   Want to read more blog posts by Jon, Jan and other writers? visit www.theapexpod...

In this episode, Jan and Jacob take the mobile podcast studio onto the road. They interview Bill and Marcia Shearer the co-founders of Whispering Grace and Freedom Farms. In the episode they talk about faith, a life changing field trip to a farm and how can horses change the lives of other people... and how in the world can a human being have a relationship with a horse? They talk about leading wi...

In this episode, Jan and RJ interview Retired Brigadier General Richard Green. With over 35 years of military experience General Green has held many different leadership positions. Find out about his outlook on leadership and lessons he learned that took him from being an ROTC Cadet to being charged with the care of over 5000 members of the Ohio Air National Guard.   If you want to support us, the...

In this episode Jan and RJ interview Vanessa Oswalt. Vanessa started her wrestling career as a small child in a small town, fought her war through the ranks, and has wrestled for the women's national team as well as the Army World Class Athlete Program.  Vanessa is currently a huge advocate in the process of sanctioning girls wrestling as a sport in the state of Ohio as well as a coach and me...

Has life ever taken you by surprise? Today, Jan and RJ interview Mr. Nick Changet. While Nick was pursuing a degree his father went through three separate hospitalizations. Nick was forced to drop out of school and take over the family business OVERNIGHT!  Find out the lessons he learned along the path to CHASING HIS APEX by tuning in to this episode! If you want to support us, there are two ways...

Jan and RJ take The Apex Podcast on the road to Carmel, Indiana! They meet up with accomplished podcast host, Weight Watchers leader and philanthropist SMSgt Michael Dagget (AKA FatDag). Sergeant Daggett hosts the popular WhysAdvice podcast which has reached over three million listeners since its release in 2017! It all started with FatDag discovering his "why" to weight loss and underta...

In this episode, Jan and RJ review the blog post "Be a Swiss Army Knife". They dive into concepts revolving around being flexible, adaptable, and utilizing every tool at your disposal to achieve success. Between the physical, mental, and spiritual implications of what a swiss army knife represents, this is NOT a review you want to miss.  If you want to support us, there are two ways to d...

In this episode, Jan and RJ interview Ryan Coblentz. As An accomplished bodybuilder, a #DogDad and a great friend Ryan has accomplished a lot in his time here. Leading up to this podcast Jan put himself through a 12 week training regiment with RJ to mimick what Ryan was going through on his journey to the NPC “Think Pink” Mid-Atlantic Bodybuilding show in WV. Many times it was Jan and Ryan on the...

In this episode, Jan and RJ sit down with Mr. Jon Deitz. A self-proclaimed "average joe", Jon is a man with much to offer the world in ways of advice and life experience. Listen as the hosts of The Apex draw these lessons out of Jon and guide you through 10 of Jon's favorite sayings/teachings on life. If you want to support us, there are two ways to do so. One is to donate to the ca...

Welcome to 2019 Apex Chasers! Please join us in welcoming RJ Holliday to the team as a permanent Co-Host! In this episode, we interview the CEO of Envision Clothing Company. Mike Eversole has done a lot in his twenty years here on earth. Listen to this episode to hear about how he fell from grace and then underwent a transformation leaving him no choice but to help other people chase their dreams....

If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message.    Share it with them!   If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here:    We pride ourselves on our relatio...

If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message.    Share it with them!   If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here:    We pride ourselves on our relatio...

If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message.    Share it with them!   If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here:    We pride ourselves on our relatio...

If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message.    Share it with them!   If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here:    We pride ourselves on our relatio...

If you learned something from this episode or know of someone that needs to hear our message.    Share it with them!   If you’re listening, and someone with an amazing story comes to mind, we’d love an introduction! Even if the person has never been on a podcast before, we would be honored to be their first interview. Please submit a “Guest Referral” form here:    We pride ourselves on our relatio...