The Good Dude Podcast

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After 100 episodes of The Good Dude Podcast, Jordan and Ben reflect on the journey, the friendships, the lessons, and the life-changing moments that have shaped both the show and their lives. From miscarriages and career changes to fatherhood, faith, men's mental health, and a recent NICU journey with Jordan's newborn son, this episode is a raw and honest conversation about what it means to keep s...

What happens when the thing you're passionate about becomes your job? In this episode of The Good Dude Podcast, Jordan, Ben, and Tylor dive into entrepreneurship, social media, business growth, faith, purpose, passion, marriage, and what success really looks like behind the scenes. Tylor shares his journey from coffee shops and bartending to building a successful media company serving YouTubers, p...

All Things Eddie - CLICK HERE Unafraid Book - CLICK HERE Eddie Penney joins The Good Dude Podcast for one of the most raw and powerful conversations yet. From elite military operations and combat deployments to PTSD, addiction, identity loss, divorce, suicidal thoughts, and spiritual warfare — Eddie shares the truth behind the struggles many men silently face. This episode dives deep into masculin...

In this special episode Ben speaks to the men of Mesa Church in Irvine California.

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Podcast, we sit down with Chris to unpack a story of rock bottom, redemption, and rebuilding life through faith, fitness, and purpose. From addiction, homelessness, and nearly taking his own life to building a Christ-centered gym and coaching men around the world, Chris shares the raw truth about what it takes to transform your life. We dive deep into mode...

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Podcast, we interview longtime friend Marc Kirshbaum on his new bookThe Eleven Primal Spaces: Awakening Next-Level Leadership by Reconnecting to What Makes Us Human. We dive deep into the modern identity crisis facing men today—covering topics like gratitude, entitlement, masculinity, purpose, and the dangerous effects of social media culture. From the ris...

In this episode of The Good Dude Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Chad Boshaw to break down the truth about modern healthcare, injury recovery, testosterone decline, and why so many men feel broken in their 30s and 40s. From PRP and stem cell therapy to peptides, TRT, and the flaws in insurance-driven medicine, this conversation challenges everything you think you know about healing your body and tak...

n this powerful episode of the Good Dude Podcast, the guys dive deep into the meaning of Good Friday, faith, and the reality of Jesus’ crucifixion. From raw conversations about suffering and belief to the logical and historical evidence of Jesus, this episode challenges listeners to examine what they truly believe. They explore questions like: Why do we call it “Good” Friday? Was Jesus really the...

In this powerful episode of the Good Dude Podcast, we sit down with a first-generation entrepreneur Bryan Tapia, who built a successful meal prep business from the ground up—starting in his mom’s backyard. From growing up without a present father to overcoming adversity, addiction in the family, and financial struggle, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to become a man, a fathe...

What does it take to go from homelessness… to becoming one of the best grapplers in the world? In this powerful episode of The Good Dude Podcast, Ian Butler shares his raw and unfiltered story—growing up in foster care, facing addiction, nearly dying from an overdose, and ultimately finding purpose through discipline, faith, and relentless work ethic. This conversation dives into the truth about h...

In this episode of The Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with fire chief, coach, and leader Brian Roberts to talk about what it truly means to become a better dad, husband, and man. Brian shares his journey from simply going through the motions of life to intentionally building discipline, self-awareness, and leadership in both his career and his family. After more than 30 years in the fire service, B...

Ben's Operator Reset Website This episode of the Good Dude Podcast is one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had. Ben opens up about the recent miscarriage he and his wife experienced, the emotional roller coaster that followed, and the difficult questions their family had to wrestle with — including the one asked by his seven-year-old daughter: “If God is so good, why would He take our b...

What happens when you achieve your dream… and realize it’s not enough? In this powerful conversation, professional dancer and former Jabberwockeez member Ben Chung shares how success, fame, and performing on the biggest stages in the world still left him spiritually lukewarm. From winning America’s Best Dance Crew to walking away from everything he built, Ben opens up about identity, repentance, a...

In this episode of the Good Dude Podcast, we sit down with elite professional Jiu-Jitsu competitor Luke Griffith to talk about what it really takes to become a good man. Luke shares his incredible journey from growing up in South Africa training under his father, to leaving everything behind and moving to the United States with no money, no plan, and no guarantees—sleeping in hostels, walking mile...

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Turna, strength and conditioning coach and founder of Mueve Studio, to talk about what it really takes to become a good dude when life doesn’t hand you a blueprint. Growing up in Santa Ana without a father figure, Kevin shares how mentors, sports, and relentless grind helped him avoid the path that traps so many young men. From training clients out of his mo...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, former Marine and community mentor AJ Trujillo shares his journey through PTSD, near-suicide, and almost losing his freedom — and how healing, faith, and service transformed his life and his fatherhood. AJ opens up about what really helped him recover, how men can break isolation, and why honest conversations are essential to becoming a better man and a...

In this episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with Matt Thomas, a father and business owner who launched a Cookie Co. during COVID. We unpack what it really means to face fear, lead through pressure, and stay grounded in faith when everything feels uncertain. From marriage and fatherhood to business setbacks and spiritual growth, this conversation challenges men to stop panicking, stop chasin...

In this episode of Good Dude Good Dad, Brad Reis—tattoo artist, shop owner, husband, and father—opens up about identity, addiction, faith, and the painful road from “old Brad” to the man he’s becoming today. From losing his brother, to wrestling with ego, to learning what real grace looks like, this conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relatable for any man trying to live with purpose. Brad Rei...

In this episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we sit down with Joshua Broome for a raw and eye-opening conversation about pornography, shame, and identity. Joshua shares what led him into the adult film industry, what it cost him personally, and the moment everything changed. We talk about how addiction really works, why so many men feel stuck in silence, and what real freedom looks like through faith, a...

In this episode of the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, we sit down with Bodie, musician and finalist on The Voice, to talk about faith, failure, fatherhood, and identity. Bodie shares his journey from youthful mistakes and hidden struggles to finding redemption, purpose, and integrity as a husband, father of three, and artist. This conversation dives deep into masculinity, breaking generational cycles...

To start the New Year, we’re joined by Dan and Dan from NexGen for a deep dive into peptides. We discuss what peptides are, why they’re gaining attention, and how Ben and our guests are using them to improve performance and recovery. *This is not medical advice, these are research only products* NexGen Peptides CLICK HERE- Good Dude Good Dad Merch   Our Sponsors: Hidden House Coffee BioPro+ (Use C...

In this special bonus episode of Good Dude Good Dad, we partnered with Mesa Men to co-host a live event at Mesa Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Josh shares his powerful testimony of growing up fatherless, finding identity in worldly success, rising to stardom in the porn industry, and ultimately discovering true purpose through faith in God. This raw and honest conversation explores the impact of father...

In this episode of the Good Dude Good Dad Podcast, the guys sit down with UFC fighter Jalin Turner following his emotional comeback victory. Jalin opens up about faith, obedience, hardship, and what it means to walk through pain while trusting God’s process. This conversation goes far beyond the fight—touching on identity, surrender, discipline, and finding peace in the middle of life’s toughest s...

In this episode, Jordan and Ben sit down with strength coach, mentor, and former elite powerlifter Paul Oneid. Paul shares his journey through injury, identity, discipline, marriage, and purpose — including the story of tearing both quads and rebuilding himself physically, mentally, and relationally. Together, they unpack what it really means for a man to develop grit, take ownership, build a clea...