The Missouri Line

This epic conversation with jiu jitsu coach and longtime MMA fighter Jarrett Harrison flows through a broad spectrum of topics including religion, politics, guns, violence, discipline, managing priorities, the origins of MMA in Mid-MO, and finding balance through it all.   Support the show

The restaurant "Fly Over" here in Columbia, MO is a local treasure, and fortunately so are the owners themselves.  Today I got the chance to join my friend Dan on a conversational journey through the details of how he has tackled the biggest, most pivotal moments in his life.  The lessons learned, the wisdom gleaned from the hindsight, the decision to take control of ones life, and our b...

Sam owns and operates Active Life Chiropractic here is Columbia, Missouri.  In this episode we expand on the concept of an active life, the implications of what taking control of our narrative means for our future, and what doing better looks like to us currently.  We touch on several hot topics including gun control and the overturning of Roe v Wade.  The thing we can agree on for sure is: these...

Having both grown up in Howard County, MO; one thing it is easy for us to agree on is that things are changing fast.  Though where to draw the line on issues of personal discipline, parental discipline, work/life balance, and the details on how technology should be incorporated into our day-to-day are fascinating topics that need to be addressed as they evolve.   Taking ownership of ones situation...

I was able to sit down this evening with my fellow veteran Kyle Denton, who got out in 2018.  His unique experience and thoughtful perspectives lead this conversation through several examples of military and civilian cultural norms that have changed over the last 10-15 years.   Some maybe for the better, others perhaps not as much.  Support the show

This episode is an epic,  free flowing conversation with Josh Turkewitz; who is a professor of philosophy and a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu.  We explore 21st century life, tolerance, and when to apply the best pressure.  it seems there is no way to simply turn a blind eye to the wisdom which can be found in old books.  however, which old books, and to what degree we believe in them is (fortunately, o...

There are many facets of this world which may never be fully understood without experiencing them directly. I find, often, the most impressive skills or deep insights have been developed through years of careful, deliberate, training.  The martial arts exist almost entirely in this space... This episode acknowledges the rich history that we are a result of, and why this framing will always be rele...

 Everyone must have people in their life who they can turn to for direction, for advice, to make sure they are still sounding reasonable, to be challenged.  I thank God for connecting me with such an incredible support system.  This episode is an exploration of my framing, why this is necessary work, and when + why lines should even be drawn in the first place. Support the show

Thanks so much to Ethan for allowing me to use Mind Right as the location for my March2022 Crypto onboarding live streams!  We have such a strong community here in Mid-MO, and we have the opportunity to take control of our financial discipline in a way never before possible. We must be among the first to embrace a healthy relationship with sound digital money. This was a fun one to record. The vid...

A long time friend and collaborator of mine (Jamal Bush) is someone who I hope to have on consistently throughout the evolution of this project.  I highly respect his perspectives, and we often chat like this in order to work through difficult conversations regarding our chaotic times,  Much of what we talk about is raw and at the edge of our understanding: with a shared knowledge that by expressi...