Thought Forge Network

An early evening backyard chat about the advancements of past societies and how they weave their gods into art. Random history by the fire. Enjoy the heat from the forge!

Come get lost with us as I (Becca) didn't know this was supposed to be my segment! Jon Morley joins me and my husband talking about knives, crafting, gaming, and other things he does in life. If you like Jon Morley, he has a segment with Manny on The Climb right after this one.

This podcast we focus on parenting. I decided to call this special edition Baby Blues.

In this episode of The Climb, Manny talks to returning guest Joey Pindell to discuss both of their summer projects and summer level-up plans. Joey goes deep into what it takes to start a conversation and the connection of being able to talk to anyone and closing customers. We talk business, life, and the entertaining Black Rodeo we went to in St. Louis, Mo.

I'm joined by my equal of life discussing some of the hardest topics yet again. We dive into the reasons behind Iran's' nuclear power plant bombings, the impact of global warming (NO IT IS NOT A HOAX), who exactly is representing political figures and who are they themselves, and all that follows. Bear with me while I'm legally inebriated and playing Skyrim during this discussion.

Today we sit down with Arri, a true artist in every sense of the word. They describe how Dungeons & Dragons can be used to develop unique storylines and make friends that last forever. Discusses how music is on 24/7 and how just listening to the right song can create a new story. Plus some classic and new professional wrestling opinions!

Dr. Christopher Peacock sits down with Manny to discuss the hard truths about excelling in the IT field and life itself. Discussing time management and the best path to become an IT Leader.

Today Manny and I reminisce about our favorite manga and anime we watched while growing up, and discuss the media we are consuming nowadays. We also talk more about the potential game of the year Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and how it compares to a previous game of the year, Baldur's Gate 3!

John Graham, a Foreign Service Officer of 15 years, a Harvard Graduate, and Executive Director of the Giraffe Heroes Project speaks with Manny about what it means to be a man, swapping a life of danger for a life of service, and giving honest opinions about the current state of the world.

Join us while we are chillin like villains munchin on snacks. Power through with us in our perception of different topics while fighting a cold.

Learn from Joey Pindell on his story from managing a soccer league to being a top salesman. Joey gives a master class on what it takes to do sales in 2025.

This episode Manny and I talk about a relatively new game release called Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We discuss many of the aspects that I believe make the game great, while also delving into the trend of previous game of the year titles and what Clair Obscur may have in common with them

We've changed Becca's Breakdown to Becca's Brain Farts! Manny and myself (Becca) have a conversation about whether or not Business owners should be aware of current events. It takes a diversion into whether or not non-business owners should be aware of current events as well.

In this episode we sit down with Sukh Sandhu—Department of Defense leader, martial arts master, and former financial exec—to talk about what it really means to lead in today’s world. They dive deep into the lost art of confrontation, the difference between confidence and arrogance, and how true leadership is built through purpose, humility, and service to others. With stories from corporate boardr...

On today's episode of Key Rants, Manny and I continue to talk about Warhammer lore, and we discuss the growing differences between Marvel Rivals and Overwatch. We also discuss our thoughts on DC Heroes and what we hope to see in upcoming films.

Manny and I are back talking about Warhammer, both the lore of the universe and the tabletop game. We also continue to explore what it would be like to play Dungeons and Dragons and our interest in playing Chess or reading Manhwa!

Jon Morely, U.S. Marine, mechanic, leather worker, and ax aficionado talks to Manny about everything and nothing over some strong Old Fashioneds.

In this episode, I sit down with my own mom, Barbara Martinez, to hear her incredible story of immigrating from Communist Cuba in the early ’70s. She shares her journey of resilience—pursuing higher education, earning a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, and navigating life as a single mother while raising a rebellious son (me) and working tirelessly to build a better future. This is a story of sa...

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This week on Key Rants, Manny, Keaton, and special guest Becca discuss their thoughts on video games they played while growing up, debating which games were the best in their respective franchise and what shows/anime were good or absolutely awful.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Joe Bobovsky about execution in leadership. Joe is a board certified physician who has worked in multiple clinical settings: high pressure emergency medicine, high stakes surgical medicine, and in education. But he didn’t stop there, while continuing his medical practice and research, Joe managed to get 4 black belts in various martial arts, he became a reserve pol...

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Talking video games and ranting just a bit....maybe a lot but mainly about games! I delve into gaming in the workplace, our kids gaming, respective restrictions, and more.

Warhammer, the MCU, and more! This episode, Manny and Keaton talk about Warhammer 40k tabletop and how best to introduce yourself to its universe, also taking time to discuss the recent events of the MCU such as the new Captain America movie and what can hope and expect from future films. Sprinkled in-between said topics we discuss our thoughts on other media such as Solo Leveling, the new Superma...