The Little Pod That Could

Meditation has had a profoundly positive impact on my life. I've been writing about it over on Medium, but I wanted to test out a new AI feature, so I uploaded 3 blog posts I did about starting a meditation practice and asked AI to turn it into a podcast. So, neither of the people talking are me, heck they aren't even people. I think if you listen to it with an audiobook mindset it works....

Today's guest is Tom Hoisington. He just wrote a novel and is an all around badass. We talked about the book, the writing process and a bunch of other stuff. If you want to get a copy of the book, the link is below. Also, Tom's IG handle is in these notes as well. Thanks as always for listening! www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV7PH9P2?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzathinsli-20&creativeASIN=B0CV7PH9P2&...

Jarod and I talk about his upcoming video project. We talk about him eating burritos in front of Adam22 and how he requested to sleep next to train tracks. Check out the video here and make sure to subscribe to the channel!

Today, I'm breaking down the potential candidates for the GOAT TV Show. I give some background, talk about why certain shows can't be the best and then give you my pick as the winner along with the top 4. This topic sparks a lot of debate. If you think I'm an idiot, let me know. Tell me what I missed. Tell me why my pick was spot on! Bring it on!

I have admired Michael for awhile. He makes incredibly engaging content and is humble and self deprecating, a rarity in the marketing space. He openly shares how he continues to help his clients improve their engagement and make better content. Spoiler alert, it's not to get a certain type of camera. I learned a lot about how to make better content from our conversation and I hope it helps you too...

Jacob is an old friend and currently works for the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. He has been helping people improve their leadership skills for nearly a decade. He also has built a 20K plus Twitter following organically. He is a thoughtful and skilled communicator. We breakdown some of his thoughts on leadership and how he grew his social media presence. I learn a lot every time he is on. You ca...

Today's guest is the senior pastor at Creekside Bible Church. We have been friends for probably 20 years, but haven't talked in a long time. We reminisce, talk about his experience leading a church, and discuss the merits of Cobra Kai. We had a fun time and even if you're not into religious content, I think you'll like this episode just because Chad is a great guy! We did have some trouble with th...

Brendon comes back on the pod to talk about Covid in sports, why he thinks the Professor sucks at hoops and can't name one thing Betty White is in, but claims she's a legend. We also talk Yellowstone and Cobra Kai. We were all over the place, and I couldn't have had more fun! Thank you as always for supporting, listening, sharing and all that!

Over the past 3 years, Colten has become one of my closest friends. This last year, he really got focused on his health and has made huge strides. We talk about that and get into the specifics of his routine. We also talk goals, TV shows, and a bunch of other stuff. We had a good time and I played too much with my new sound effects that I figured out. Anyway, thanks as always for listening! You gu...

The podcast is really getting a glow up. We are official now. I had a chance to talk with Casey Kulla, who is running for governor in the state of Oregon. And, I pulled no punches. We talked about the homeless crisis, the violence in Portland, the issues with police, and more. I appreciated him taking the time to have a discussion with me. You can find more info about Casey on his Instagram @casey...

Jake and I get caught up and talk about his recent experience competing in a half Ironman in Salem, Oregon. Jake is a CPA and certified badass. We talk about his training, his time running with Nat Borchers (who he didn't know at the time), and even his Lil Eddie days. If you want to know more about him, you can check him out on IG @jakefohn. Thanks as always for listening! This is good one!

I talk with Matt about a bunch of stuff. We talk about the origins of his podcast, what we've learned from podcasting, and the importance of good communication skills. We had a fun time and there was a lot of good info discussed. As always thank you for listening, subscribing, etc! I hope you're having a restful summer and you can check this out while you're hiking!

Brendon and I are back. We break down the first week of the NBA playoffs. We then did a cool thing where he asked me 5 personal questions and then I returned the favor. We then finished with a new segment we came up with on the spot, that leads to Brendon talking about Steve Nash's hairy knuckles. We laughed a lot, shared some cool stuff and tried to sound like we know what we're talking about whe...

Alex Emerson is an outfielder for the Portland Mavericks minor league baseball team. He shares his story of coming out of a two year retirement to tryout and make the team. He talks about his training schedule, the tryout process and what he was thinking when he hit a grand slam last weekend. He also talks about the college recruiting process. We had a fun time and I hope you are inspired. If you...

Social Media Influencer, Conner Bobay talk about what it was like to become famous on the internet in high school, how he grew his audiences, what he's up to now and the upcoming Youtubers vs TikTokers boxing event. You can check out his podcast on Youtube. You can also check out his Instagram . He also is trying to get on the undercard of the Youtubers vs TikTokers boxing event. To vote for him t...

Brendon is back on the pod so we can discuss the current controversy surrounding David Dobrik. We break down why it matters and how it's relevant in the ever changing culture. We also talk about some other random topics, but I think as celebrity culture shifts, this is an important situation to understand. Thanks as always for listening, subscribing, sharing, etc. I left the new logo as the episod...

Mason Shultz is a bartender, fitness expert, model and athlete. He has been featured in ads for Nike, Adidas, Dicks and Lululemon. He shared about his journey and opened up about how he stays in great shape and how he has learned to make it a lifestyle instead of the extremes. He is thoughtful and had a bunch of wisdom to share. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. If you want to kn...

Big episode today. Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know the sports card market is SUPER hot right now. My guest, Mike Gioseffi, is an expert in the card market and one of the hosts of the Sports Card Nonsense podcast powered by the Ringer and Spotify. We break down the grading system, as well as how collectors who have been out of the game for decades can get back into it. We talk abou...

My friend Brendon and I cover a bunch of topics. We are all over the place. It was supposed to be a podcast mostly where we argue over our all time NBA teams. But, we also covered why you suck if you protest masks at retail locations. I also ride hard for Cobra Kai and talk about how disappointed the Tiger King must be to not be eating McChickens right now. Was the last episode about COVID and thi...

I had a chance to talk to Miranda last week. We talked about all things Covid, from her experiences at the beginning of the pandemic, to the vaccine roll out. She also tells a gnarly story about one of the worst things she's seen in the ER. I honestly cut it kind of short cause it was making me queasy. Anyway, Covid is a highly polarizing topic. We did our best to just report her experiences and w...

Alex Neumann aka New Alex is a recurring member of David Dobrik's vlog. We talk about how he navigates the two vastly different worlds he lives in. We also talk about his near fatal pine cone fight, his different moments in David's vlog, and his love of sports. He incorrectly picks the outcome of last weeks NFC championship game...don't bet against Tom Brady I guess. This was an awesome behind the...

Braden Taylor aka Beahr makes a triumphant return to the pod! This is his trilogy episode! He talks about his new single, Sacrifices, out now on all major platforms. We get caught up on pandemic life and then talk about his new project. You can stay up to date with him by following his Instagram . Also, we sure to like his artist page on Spotify or wherever you get your music. If you want to check...

I sat down a few weeks ago with Hunter Christenson. He was in the middle of a backpacking trip through southeast Asia when COVID hit. We talk about his trip, and having to change plans because of the pandemic. We also talk about local businesses through his experience working at Basil and Board. It was cool to hear his global perspective on the beginning of COVID. His instagram and Facebook are th...

If you live in Oregon and haven't been to Roger That BBQ in Salem, you are definitely missing out. I sat down to talk to Roger Schneider, owner and pit master at Roger That.  He tells the crazy story of how he opened the business and how he has navigated the restaurant industry during the pandemic and gives a few tips to improve your grilling skills. Toby, my dog decided to kick the power cor...

Bryan Bowman returns to the pod to talk about his trip to Austin to see his favorite entertainer, Dave Chappelle in person. We also breakdown the Showtime documentary on The Comedy Store and argue about whether the Joe Rogan podcast is better or worse than it was 5 years ago. (Spoiler alert, I say it's worse). I talked about Damon Wayans comedy special I watched as a kid. If you want to check it o...