Unfiltered: Revealing tactics to meet life's demands

Matt wears a lot of hats. The thing one about Matt is he transfers all his passion into whatever hat he is wearing. This conversation is about getting to know what drives him to do this, what life experiences have shaped him along the way (like receiving his first Peterson birding field guide!), and what the future is for him and the city he serves. One thing about Matt is that he is confident in...

It was a privilege to do this episode with Iowa State Senator Jesse Green (District 14) over this Thanksgiving week! It became evident within the first 5 minutes what kind of a person he is. Jesse has a strong belief system and his faith influences everything he does. If you were interested in local and state politics and the direction it is going, I would rest assured with people like Jesse invol...

Ever heard the quote, "jack of all trades, master of none?" Did you know there was more at the end of the saying?   It actually goes, "Jack of all trades, master of none, better than being a master of one."  The saying can be used for many different points of context, but in this case, Schyler Bardole is on his way to being a jack of all trades and a master of many.  He farms w...

Bryce Hoyle is a guy who could accomplish just about anything he wants to.  It goes beyond just talent and skill, the ability to succeed and grow requires being self motivated and relying on principles of effort and fortitude, and Bryce shares his story of where his resilience comes from and formative experiences that shaped the way.   Life changes fast, in todays day and age with technology and n...

Mary Pedersen, nurse practitioner extraordinaire.  As balanced, level headed, logical and brilliant of a practitioner as they come.  Want a clinician to shoot it straight? Ask Mary.  Want someone who cares about you and your health? Look for Mary.  She’s got practical health advice they won’t lead you astray, and she’s in the thick of it with a growing family, fitting in tons of activities while b...

With the Greene County Community School District is Superintendent Brett Abbotts! We dug into Mr Abbotts, his background and journey from growing up in Canada to running the schools here in Jefferson, Iowa.  Not only this but he "schooled me" on topics like the voucher program installed recently in Iowa, and how tax dollars get distributed to the school, specifically local dollars.   He...

As someone who has a career out of chasing and reporting stories, Doug Burns has stories that a 1 hour podcast doesn't have time to contain. This includes how as a reporter he has gotten access to interview several high ranking politicians, INCLUDING a former POTUS.  A decorated and seasoned journalist, Doug Burns also talked in depth about his experience being adopted, and while still not kn...

Since the podcast began nearly 18 months ago, Chris Deal has been on the wish list for guests.  His list of accomplishments and accolades would require LOTS of time to tell, he's been places, and done things, including a year long education trip to Uganda, so I was ecstatic he joined us and let us take a peek into what motivates him to achieve and add to his family legacy.   He's been a...

It took less than 5 minutes talking with Brent Gerzema, the Greene County School District Technology Director, to see that he; 1) has next level intellect,  2) is a down-to-earth gentlemen who cares about the future of his community and the potential wellness, support, and opportunities they can experience, 3) Also loves the Minnesota Vikings, so you know he has a heart of gold.   After a deep tec...

Josh Monthei joins the cast and dives into the world of music. He stopped me in my tracks one day when we saw each other in passing with a statement like, "Music is the only real version of time travel we have..."  Which as I have pondered.... has proven to be truthful.    How many tunes, melodies or jingles can you think of that transports you back to a time or a place that was signific...

This Power Hour was rather deep as the fellas are joined by fellow Jeffersonian Josh Ballard, who runs the show from behind the computer with his tech expertise. We hit on our impressions of late.  Including; -Isaak's trip to Nashville & the legendary music community that lives there -When most people say is the best decade of their life  -Order and Chaos - as described by Jordan Peterson...

Aubrey Rossmanith -- Christ follower🙌| Wife💍| Mom of 2👨‍👧| Healthy Living Advocate | Athleisure wear is life🤸‍♀️  (per her own Facebook page description) She may be the closest thing we have to an influencer in the greater Jefferson area... If Aubrey is doing it, it must be good for you, your family, and your body.  She's on the cutting edge of cool, using words like BOUJEE, and analyzin...

Karen Shannon could be in the running for one of the kindest people on earth.  But you don't get to be that way without often going through some sort of adversity, and coming out the other end with perspective.   I was not ready to hear the intensity of, and was rather surprised by the stories of Karen's life to date.  How she got to Jefferson from her Mt Ayr hometown, how she returned t...

John Michael Sawhill is a perfect example of someone who has big vision that was never limited by a small town upbringing.   He has an inspiring mindset of striving for exceptionalism and breaking through perceived limitations, always going for self-growth.  We love talking with people who have done things outside of ordinary, via travel, adversity, pursuit of passions, etc, and John Michael is th...

First we get into our shared experience climbing a 14,000 foot mountain in Colorado, a difficult yet attainable accomplishment with the right mindset and unwillingness to quit, as well as why drinking raw milk is GOOD for you, plus other success and growth topics.   Then, if you didn't know the origins of how Iowa and the rest of the midwest raises corn and beans for the world, this is the ep...

Philip, Isaak, and Lyndsey have possibly our most flagship podcast episode,, expressing what we most believe in.  We believe in constructive conversation - debate without offense.  We believe it's better to live convicted and committed to your beliefs of life, vs someone who lives on the fringe, not committing to anything, leaving them passionate about nothing.   We like things in the areas o...

Ken Wilson makes his return once more to the Unfiltered Podcast!  We catch up up with Dr Ken since his last appearance on episode 7.  As a chiropractor and a family man with three kids with his wife Cami, Ken Wilson is always working to be better than he was yesterday.  He is constantly listening, reading, and learning from multiple resources and he gives us a dose of what he knows about being the...

Megan Carman talks with Philip and Lyndsey, and brings a unique perspective to the table as we talk about our tornado/derecho experiences, in addition to where modern day technology will take us in the coming future decades (beyond imagination....!?), and growing up living life through our youthful "rebellious" stages, but now she shares what she has learned about what is truly important...

Who knew a small town kid from East Greene County would have a hand in building and guarding nuclear weapons in the military overseas?  His stint in the military was part of his plan to "get out of dodge" and see some of the world, but ultimately always knew he'd be returning to the farm for a life in production.   Steve expresses a passion to serve, as he now serves as Greene Count...

Bob Hamilton talks about his career path from starting college as a veterinarian, to engineering construction and concrete, all the way back to returning to Iowa, and delivers what has guided him onto a successful path. We discover what his true passion is today, his business connection to the founder of the Buffalo Bills football team, and the legacy the Hamilton family has built starting in 1976...

The second season of Unfiltered is here!  The next 16 episodes will come this fall, and the guys talk about what they've been through over the summer, what's coming for the fall, and more stories about the difference between life as a "townie" and life "in the country."

Austin Krause, an athletic trainer with a Masters degree, and Luke Winkelman, a seasoned paramedic with a Captain rank both reveal how they handle intense situations and have persevered to be successful. Both impressively work with people in pain on a regular basis, and have the burden and privilege of playing a role in their return to health.  Relationships, health, and career, are discussed as w...

Our devastatingly handsome guest this week is Austin Yoder, our farthest traveling guest so far coming from Indiana, talks about what is noticeably different between our two midwest states and why "piece rate" is an important term, defining Indiana's manufacturing base vs Iowa's agricultural base.   This episode took a turn into deep conversation about the cultural drift seemin...

Isaak and Philip sit down and have an entertaining chat about the things that have struck them in the recent weeks of life and study including: -Talking about wedding week for the future Wangler couple -A recap of Isaak's bachelor party  -The need for balance in life in order to consistently reach goals -Growing from an "identity of victimhood" into being an "Executor" -Ho...

When your best friends come to town how do you entertain them? Put 'em on the podcast!  These two guests are gentlemen of the highest caliber, extremely talented to the point of being finalists on America's Got Talent in 2013 along with the rest of their family.  They tell stories of their basketball-spinning, unicycle riding, world traveling history and experiences that have shaped them...