The Decision Hour

From Louisiana, to the Kitchens of the rich and famous!  Chef Ryan Rondeno, joins us on this week’s episode of The Decision Hour. We dive right in to learn more about Chef Ryan, and how it all started for him to finding his way and cooking for some very notable names such as, Will Smith, Diddy, Common, Xhibit and companies like Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz. We discuss how he is making his lavish...

If you are a military family with kids you don’t want to miss this show.  In this episode I sit down with my friend Judy Glennon.  Judy is the Parent Initiatives Program Manager at Military Child Education Coalition ( www.militarychild.org) .  We discuss the release of their newest online resource ‘SchoolQuest’an interactive tool specially designed to support highly mobile military families and st...

Are you a Positive or Negative person?   Do you ever feel like there is just a dark cloud that follows you around, if so have you ever asked yourself why? Perhaps it’s time to really take a look at your thoughts, and what it is you are putting out in to the world.   A lot of people say “it’s hard to be positive when so many bad (or negative) things are happening… The thing is, it’s just as easy to...

How do you recognize or handle Fear? If you're unsure, don't worry because this weeks episode will give you some Sparks of Hope.  Shã Sparks is the CEO/Founder of Sparks of Hope and the Host of 'The Power of Inve$ting in People" podcast. Shã is also a author, business consultant and a Fearless Living Coach! We dive right in have some fun and peel back some layers. Don't be afraid, there is nothing...

The title says it all, this is the first show in Months where Adam and Patti are both on so they catch you up on what’s been going on.  They talk about current events and what’s happening with Covid-19.  Adam doesn’t hold back on his displeasure for mainstream media and what he thinks is happening which leads into them talking about Conspiracy Theories!  Yup, a whole lot of Shenanigans. Make YOUR...

On this episode of The Decision Hour Host Adam Bird sits down with Robert Adams, MD.  Bob spent 36 years severing in the United States Military. Graduated from the Navel Academy, became a Navy Seal and then later in his career decided he wanted to get into medicine, After 18 years in the Navy, Bob changed branches of service and became an Army officer, went to medical school and spent another 18 y...

On this week’s episode of The Decision Hour I am joined by the CEO of GFI Apparel, StephanieNarita.  Stephanie Narita is a former military spouse with more than a decade of experience in Human Resources, Office Management and Business Acquisitions. She returned to school in 2018, after deciding she wanted to shift her focus towards Health and Education. Her overall aspiration is to become a doctor...

BONUS show this week. Mario has been a friend for more than a dozen years, dating back to our time in the National Guard and then working in the veteran community.  He is a fellow podcast host and has a funny show called Fall In 360. Take a listen as we sit down and catch up on what’s going on and mark your calendars for May 5th2020, as a NEW SEASON of Fall In 360 will be live!   Follow him on Fac...

I got to sit down with my friend and #CommunityHero Mr. Wayne Mulder. Wayne works in Law Enforcement and has a podcast called ‘On The Blue Line’ ( Listen Here ) it’s a podcast about doing life well. Designed and hosted by those who actively serve in law enforcement, this podcast is geared to help you find success in what really matters, your life outside the badge.  Take a listen as Wayne Mulder s...

We have a special guest for you in this episode. Kate Kimbley is a single mother of four, a High School Art Teacher and a Fitness/Strength Coach. Kate is #CommunityHero and an inspiration to many. She shares her story about how she became a teacher and how she got started in helping women achieve their fitness goals. If you think you need a gym and a bunch of machines, or you think you need to mak...

My guest for this week’s show is aEmotional Sobriety Educator, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Life & Relationship Coach and Strength & Rehabilitation Expert and is the CEO of Levelheaded Doc LLC, Dr. Andrea Vitz. What Andrea has created is something really special, she has a created an Emotional Sobriety workshop and has a new book out called “The You You’ve Never Met” How to stop experiencing pain and...

In this episode, I talk with Ed Fisher, Col, (Ret) and Founder of LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve. ( https://www.leekpreserve.org/) Their mission:  Provide a friendly handicap-accessible camp environment and therapeutic outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, LEEK believes in encouraging our wounded heroes to focus on their abilities, without compromising their current physical limitations...

If you like bacon…. You are gonna want to listen to this! In this episode I sit down with Mike Oraschewsky. Mike is the “Chief Executive Boar” from TBJ Gourmet.  (https://tbjgourmet.com) We talk BACON JAM! Yes, your read that right… Bacon Jam, you literally can put it on anything!  Listen in as Mike shares how he got involved with TBJ and helping spread this deliciousness all over the country. Mik...

How many people like to fish or just be in the great outdoors?  In this week’s episode I sit down and talk with my friends and the founders of Warriors on the Water Limited, Jim and Gina!  I met Jim and Gina last year the Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA and we hit it off.  You will hear a little bit about their backgrounds, Jim is a Marine and Gina’s grandfather a WWII veteran.  Their vision for Wa...

I had a great time talking with Aubree Nichols in this episode! Aubree is a self love advocate who enjoys sharing her story about spending a lifetime filling her insides with the outsides, only to feel lost and unfulfilled.    We talk about, ENOUGH, the name of her first memoir.  The book will inspire women to reclaim their power and cultivate a loving relationship with themselves. Aubree is dedic...

I met Kevin a few years ago at a veteran’s event in Connecticut, and have been lucky enough to stay in touch with him over the years.  Kevin is now the President/CEO of the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce (USVCC) https://usvcc.org   We discuss the Warrior Games and how USVCC is playing a role with our nations heroes. We also talk about the 2020 Invictus games which will be held in The N...

This week’s show Host Adam Bird Sits down with fellow Army Veteran, Podcaster, and friend Mr. Pete A. Turner. Pete is a former U.S. Army spy, with over 1,000 combat patrols.  We discuss what his time was like while in the military and what he experienced during transition.   Pete, is a fellow podcaster and professional podcast producer, and when you listen to his shows, it’s easy to see why he is...

On this episode I sit down with USMC Veteran and the Director of the Wind Therapy program at 22Kill, Mr. Joe ‘Staz” Stazione. I’ve known Joe for years and he has been a good friend with a big heart. Joe share with you a little bit about his background. He talks about being a Marine and what he experienced as he transition out of the military.  Joe talks about how he go into Motorcycle riding and h...

In this episode, Host Adam Bird sits down with his good friend and the new Executive Director of HillVets, Betty Rhoads. Betty is a lawyer by education but realized the traditional practice of law wasn’t really her thing. She found herself having a calling to serve and quickly found herself on a path that lead her to the Federal Government and into the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  She wor...

Great episode as I interview a powerhouse couple and the Founders of ReEngage, Adam Zaffuto & Alexandra (Pursglove) Zaffuto.   We jump in and get to know each of them.  Adam, U.S. Army Veteran with 2 combat tours and Alex who is a certified Executive Coach, Culture Consultant and the CEO of Pace Success Coaching.  So, what’s ReEngage?  ReEngage is a one-day conference to foster face-to-face connec...

This is an uncut episode with our good friend Lindsey Germono.  We just hit record and whatever happens, happens… And WOW, it was a lot of fun, filled with a ton of laughs! Once we settled down a bit, we got to Lindsey’s background a bit better, how she started Germono Advertising Company ( www.germono.com ) and then discuss the importance of social media, and networking in today’s business world....

Very Special Show today as we have #CommunityHero Dr. Jason Piccolo joining us.  Dr. Piccolo is an U.S. Army Veteran, a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Mexico Border and went on to work with the prestigious White House Security Council’s Human Smuggling Cell. Jason is an author, his books include,  Out of the...

Jeremy Scott is a former collegiate athlete & Cum Laude graduate turned author, speaker, and coach. Jeremy holds numerous health & fitness certifications including; he is the author of two best selling books “Make Success Mandatory” and the nutrition education cookbook “Get Lean Gluten Free”.  His blog  www.jeremyscottfitness.com has been named one of the top 20 fitness blogs online by Breaking Mu...

It’s the Holiday season and the end of the year show. They have been MIA for several weeks and well, in this episode they explain why.  A lot has been going on, Adam got married… WHAT! Yup, it’s true, he also had surgery, hunting trip and more that he explains what has kept him from doing a show the past several weeks.  Then they get down into the Holiday/Christmas season, likes and dislikes, some...

In this episode, we talk with Sean Gasaway, who is an award-winning singer/songwriter, publisher, record executive, and record producer also known as GASOLINE. Sean was born on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and now resides in Nashville, TN.  Sean discusses how he became a full-time singer/songwriter and how he appeared in front of 75,000 Pittsburgh Steeler Fans at Heinz Field performing one of his h...