The Renaissance Brothers Podcast

Retirement doesn’t have to be the finish line — it can be halftime. In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ sit down with Kyle Kuyat, CFP® of Defining Wealth to unpack what it really means to “retire at halftime” and design a life you actually want to live. From the “I wish I knew that sooner” conversations to the Rubik’s Cube of healthcare, taxes, and investments, Kyle...

The job market is broken. Most candidates send hundreds of applications and hear nothing back. Former college football coach and executive recruiter John Yenney has spent 20 years watching great people get filtered out by systems that were never designed to find them. In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, John breaks down exactly why cold applications fail, how ATS filters quietly b...

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, we speak with Cyndi Peach, a technology leader, commercial real estate investor, and rock star whose career reflects disciplined reinvention. During her 30 years at Intel, she helped drive strategic adoption that doubled revenue in the High Performance Computing (HPC) sector, working across Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and Finance....

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike discuss ending 2025 in reflection of the year behind us. As the year comes to a close, we slow things down and look back with intention. What helped us grow? What stretched us past our comfort zone? What surprised us along the way? This episode is not about resolutions or pressure. It is about honest reflection, lessons learned, an...

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Russ and Mike sit down with Happy Brain Science founder Scott Crabtree to tackle loneliness, happiness, and why your brain literally works better when you’re connected to other people. They dive into psychological safety at work, the loneliness “epidemic,” and how tech, social media, and even air conditioning changed how we relate. Scott strips...

Join Mike and Russ — the Renaissance Brothers — on a journey into the art of authentic, empathetic communication. This podcast explores Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and how everyday conversations can become tools for connection, clarity, and compassion. Whether you're navigating tough talks at home, at work, or within yourself, Mike and Russ share practical insights, real-world stories, and...

Join Mike and Russ for a special guest episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast featuring Javier Paz, a veteran capital markets researcher whose career spans Credit Suisse, Datos Insights, and Forbes. Javier breaks down the similarities and differences between owning stocks and crypto, and unpacks the many flavors of digital assets—crypto, NFTs, DeFi, meme coins, stablecoins, and more. With an...

In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the benefits of lifelong learning and keeping your mind engaged, staying sharp, and adopting a lifelong learners mindset

Did you make any New Year Resolutions? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ offer listeners a fresh perspective on personal change, small, consistent steps are more effective than overwhelming, unrealistic resolutions. By adopting radical due ability, you can change without the typical burnout and disappointment associated with traditional New Year's goal setting. Tun...

What traditions do you have around the holidays? In this episode of the Renaissance Brothers Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the importance of creating meaningful traditions with your family

Spirituality isn't always about religion. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about ways to invest in yourself spiritually. Growing spiritually helps us to better balance ourselves as we live our best life.

Boxers are trained how to move their bodies to minimize the damage from a punch. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about strategies for rolling with the punches in life. We build resiliency as we learn how to endure the difficult situations we experience in life.

Do you like change? For most people the answer is: absolutely not! But, we all know that the only thing certain in life is change. In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ discuss change and how to prepare for and embrace it in order lead a better life.

Have you ever felt like your digital life has gotten out of control? In this episode of the Renaissance Bros Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about being mindful in technology usage. As we use more technology in our lives, we need to learn how to balance that usage in order to live our best life.

Have you ever wanted to get started in real estate investing? In this episode of the Renaissance Brother's Podcast, Mike and Russ talk to Daniel Holmlund about his experiences of pivoting to start a real estate investment side hustle and how it has created passive income for living his best life.

How would you use an extra $500 a month? In this episode of the Renaissance Brother's Podcast, Mike and Russ talk about the benefits of starting a small business that generates $500 a month and how it can enhance your lifestyle.

Have you read the book "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz.? In  this episode, Mike and Russ talk about how the teachings in this book can help you live a more balanced and productive life.  

What's your love language? Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? In this episode, Mike and Russ talk about how the 5 Love Languages can help you both personally and professionally.

Are you courteous and kind? Join the Renaissance Brothers, Mike and Russ with special guest Tim Stark for a discussion about being kind.

How grateful are you? In this episode, the Renaissance Bros talk about the many benefits of gratitude.

You may have heard about all sorts of ways to fast for health or spiritual purposes. In this episode, the Renaissance Brothers talk about different ways to incorporate fasting into your lifestyle to optimize your health, improve you mental sharpness and help keep you spiritually centered so you can live your best life.

To live an enriched life, we all need to have and be good friends. In this episode, the Renaissance Brothers are for the first time, face-to-face from their southern command center in Boulder City, Nevada, and talk about how they became friends as well as ways that friends can help you live your best life.

Calling all potential polyglots...Want to really learn a foreign language in the most effective way possible? In this episode, The Renaissance Brothers share tips and tricks to help you learn a new language while sharing some of their experiences while living and traveling internationally.

IRA's, Roth's, and 401K's...Oh my! 33% of all Americans reach age 65 with no retirement savings. Don't let this happen to you! The Renaissance Brothers demystify saving for retirement, so you can get started saving the smart way.

Want to grow intellectually and culturally while helping your brain? It's time to learn a new language! The bilingual Renaissance Brothers discuss the many benefits of learning new language.