The Be Someone Podcast

Join us on this episode as we take a delightful trip down memory lane with Houston's very own Derrick Shore! We'll discover how this once awkward small-town teen blossomed into one of Houston's most influential voices. Derrick's career is truly remarkable: he's explored the wreckage of the Titanic, reported live from 9/11, and chatted with entertainment titans. His story is a testament to the powe...

In this episode we chat with one of Houston's best muralist Floyd Mendoza III. This young man has had a sharp rise to the top of the HTOWN art scene. Just to demonstrate how small a world we live in Floyd is the son of a friend from many years ago. I had zero clue that the energetic kid running around with a cheese stick at the ball park would grow up to be one of the city's respected artist. Join...

On this episode we sit and chat with one of my favorite students and national champion wrestler Mason Milsaps. This episode was a long time coming, a year plus to be exact. As a 7th grader Mason had pleaded with me to let him on the podcast so he could share his story. I told him that we could bring him back his junior or senior year after he had won some state titles. Fast forward a little bit an...

On this episode we chat with sports psychologist Dr. Tarell Williams. Coach T Will as he is known by is a fixture in the North Houston sports community. He has helped countless athletes obtain their dreams in both the mental and physical realms. We chop it up on various different subjects such as NIL, Work Ethic, Community, and his new Children's Book. Thank you so much for following along our jou...

On this episode we sit and chat with one of Houston's most iconic artist Franky Cardona. Frank's work can be seen all over our incredible city. Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and EADO to name a few. We chop it up on several different topics such as fatherhood, jiu jitsu, vision, and advice for hungry young artist. This is an episode that you do not want to miss! If you have not already please su...

On this episode of "The Squared Circle" we chat with Jay Knight AKA "Player One." Jay shares with us his journey from a professional wrestling fan all the way to someone who is performing at Booker T's Reality of Wrestling. He is just one of many young people daring greatly and chasing their dreams at this wrestling factory. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comme...

On this episode we chat with the GOAT in the Jiu Jitsu documentary scene Stuart Cooper. I can remember being a young man who was full of piss and vinegar. I was on a mission to become the best BJJ player the world had ever seen. Part of the reason I was so obsessed with the game was because of a man by the name of Stuart Cooper. His short films were so masterfully done that I was all in on the spo...

On this episode we chop it up with Reality of Wrestings own Dexx "The Line" Dixon. This young powerhouse talks to us about his journey into professional wrestling. This former football standout was 100% sure of what his lifes work was to be after watching Dolph Ziggler perform at a live event. Dexx is a young man that we all need to keep a close eye on. He has unique blend of speed, power, and cha...

On this special addition of The Be Someone Podcast we take a break from norm. We offer you a little something different in the form of "stepping inside the squared circle." A podcast that centers around the young talent over at the Reality of Wrestling. On this episode we chat with "The Rocket" Josiah Jean a young man that I would call a blue chipper in every regard. We find out what his motivatio...

On this episode we chat with locally respected and world renown tattoo artist Danny G of Cry Later Tattoo. Danny has been creating masterpieces for years using the skin as his canvas of choice. We were able to get a history lesson on his journey as a young man who started practicing on his friends to a legit celebrity in the field. Even more interesting is the other ventures Danny partakes in like...

On this episode we chop it up with "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith. Bryan as of late has set the wrestling world a blaze. Whether it be his brilliant in ring work or his enormous following on social media one thing is for certain BK is on fire. Bryan was classically trained by 2X WWE Hall of Famer Booker T which is a huge reason for his success. Most recently he reigned as the New Texas Pro Heavy...

In this episode we chat with Brad Gilmore CEO of Gilmore Media here in Houston, TX. Brad has an interesting story, one that is paved in timing and persistence. He is proof positive that if one continues to put one foot in front of the other great things are possible. On top of all that Brad has an eclectic set of talents all which revolve around his ability to tell stories. Whether it is his Hall...

In this episode with speak with Vypes Coach of the year in the Houston area Erik Spjut. In his short time at College Park High School he has turned what once was a stepping stone into a national powerhouse. Topics we cover include Mindset, Breaking an Opponent, and Wrestling for MMA. Thank you Coach for dropping by the show and sharing your time with us. The full length video can be seen on YouTub...

On this episode we chop it up with Ricky Turcios the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 29. It has been 11 months since he has competed in the octagon and we were able to catch up and find out what he has been up to. Like the true martial artist he is, Rick has been preparing for the next battle on the horizon. We talk about the influences along the way in his MMA Journey, getting to train unde...

On this episode we chat with Knox Hoops Legend and LPC Kathryn Wainscott. Kat is a counselor here in The Woodlands, TX and specializes in working with our teens as well as young adults. Kathryn has her hand on the pulse of our little community here in North Houston. She is seeing young people that are struggling despite having most of their needs met. Phones and social media are wreeking havok on...

On this episode we chat with CISD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null. In what was one of my more enjoying episodes we chat about the educational legacy the Null family has created as well as the upcoming bond election in CISD that holds major ramifications. One thing I know for certain is that we are blessed to have Curtis leading the way because he is an advocate for students, teachers, and parents a...

On this episode we chat with 6X winner of The Woodlands best Chiropractic practice Kevin Keyes. For over 20 years now Kevin and The Woodlands Family Chiropractic have been taking great care of the residents of our community. Fast forward to present day and Kevin is still looking to improve upon his already prestine practice. After taking a tour of the facility it is ubundantly clear that he is in...

On this episode we chat with Carson Keyes, a young man that battled stage 3 cancer as a child. His family fought tooth and nail to make sure he made it through and have a semi normal childhood. It is amazing listening to him chronicle his memories because things were not always as they seemed. Through food and family he was able to get past this difficult foe. This life altering experience has giv...

On this episode we chat with Michelle Keyes of The Keyes Ingrediants. Michelle faced a parents worst nightmare when her family found out that her son Carson was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Her parental instincts told her to remain calm and attack this ailment from multiple fronts. Along with the Chemo treatments Michelle adopted a positive mindset and a clean eating regiment. She educated herse...

On this episode we chat with the head gorilla Jeremy Mahon from the W4R fight team. Jeremy is a man that has seen all that life has to offer and is still walking the earth to talk about it. Whether it was a near death experience while deployed overseas in Iraq, opening up multiple mixed martial arts studios, or nearly dying from an unknown infection Jeremy has gleanded the wisdom that comes from p...

On this episode we chop it up with Eric Garcia the CEO of Fury Fighting Championships and Submission Hunter Pro both of which are featured on the UFC Fight Pass. We were able to glean so much wisdom from this conversation. We chat about everything from the joy that fills his heart when one of his guys make it to the big show and also why a professional fighter should always be ready to take a shor...

On this episode we chat with Zilla Fatu a young man who is soaring to great heights. Son to the late great Umaga and kin to the Royal Somoan Bloodline. We cover a multitude topics that range from his in ring debut at Booker T's Summer of Champions to wanting to eventually get to a point in his life where he is giving TED Talks.. I am proud of all this young man has accomplished and know it is only...

On this short but sweet episode of the podcast we chat with Mama Fatu, mother of Zilla and wife of the late great Umaga Fatu. This woman has a unique perspective on family life and the pro wrestling business and she was kind enough to share her experiences with us on the pod. One thing is apparent and that is there is nothing stronger than a mothers love, thank you for you time and hope you enjoy...

On this episode of the podcast we chat with Oliver and Marc Cohen. Oliver is a young man that I recently got to know via his delivery of one mean sales pitch. I initially had no intention of using anyones services that morning but our man would not take no for an answer. After convincing me that my windows needed washing I was able to strike up a conversation with Oliver and really get to know him...

On this very special episode we begin our journey into the video space. A huge thank you to Kiefer Barktek for dropping by and being our first guest in the next phase of this journey. On this episode we talk about the roots of New Texas Pro Wrestling and the next step in their journey building the next generation with their Texas Contenders Series. I wish you much love and continued success with y...