Episodes

Congrats, we made it to 2 years of Learning From Friends. On this special occasion, I have a former guest, Andrew McEntyre return to the podcast to interview me about my 4-week long adventure I did this summer in the United Kingdom, during which 3 of those weeks I lived at the Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston down in the Lake District of England. This was an experience for me to find something more about myself by leaving my comfort zone to challenge myself to learn and grow away...

During this final installment of this 3 part episode series of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we wrap up the discussion of our favorites: storylines / feuds, matches, stipulations, finishers, belt, and crowd chants. As we wrap up our favorites, we talk about those wrestlers we wish got the big push that deserved it, creating our dream matches, creating our own gimmick, and ending the series with where we see going forward in the future. I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for a ...

During this episode, part 2 of 3 of the pro wrestling round table discussion, we start with what makes the elements of a good wrestling match and then begin the deep dive into our favorites: wrestler (male and female), faction, most entertaining, manager or valet, commentary team, announcer and referees. I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for a long time as I got to sit down with some of my best friends and talk about one of our favorite things that bonds us together: PRO WRESTLING. My da...

I will cherish this series of 3 episodes for a long time as I got to sit down with some of my best friends and talk about one of our favorite things that bonds us together: PRO WRESTLING. My dad Donald, brother Corey, Ryan Wright, Chris Byess, Joseph Mize, Daniel Murphy, and myself. After watching AEW All In from Wimbley Stadium in London, England, we gathered up around a table and talked wrestling for a little over 3 hours which has turned into a 3 part series you will hear over the next 5 week...

Welcome to part 2 of a 2-part episode where I speak to my friend Jade B about being a Military Spouse. Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere between 4 to 8 months a year with parts of that time not having contact, have 2 kids that your spouse will miss some milestones in your kid's lives, you a...

Being a spouse is a responsibility not to take likely that is why they use the words for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health during wedding ceremonies. Imagine you are separated from your spouse for anywhere between 4 to 8 months a year with parts of that time not having contact, have 2 kids that your spouse will miss some milestones in your kid's lives, you also homeschool the 2 kids, moved 7 times in 12 years, and have to make some really tough important decisi...

During this episode, I revisited a topic with a different twist from not too long ago. Most of us have driven around in all different types of cars: makes and models, as they play a major part in our lives; some of us have fonder memories of cars our family members have driven, ones we drove, or the fascination of the culture surrounding them. Today I am speaking with a friend/ co-worker; who has that connection with Jeep's. Especially since we are coming up on Jeep Fest soon, I figured this was...

In our lives, we cross paths with a variety of people. This person is the mother of one of my best friends, with whom I went to middle school through high school. I have always associated her with her passion for music and concerts. So today, I am sitting down with her and learning about her fandom story in the music world. Below are topics mentioned with the artist (Songs and Albums) attached to that topic for your reference. Top 5 Favorite Bands / Musicians --- Foo Fighters --- Pearl Jam --- ...

In this episode, we hear about the journey of a ride on the Transamerica trail route from Virginia to Oregon, 4,063 miles in 83 days. Mark needed some adventure in his life after finishing college, and he and two friends took a cross-country adventure to fill that desire. During the episode, we learn about their prepping for the adventure, the people they met along the way, the psychological toll it took on them, the weather, the importance of communication, entertaining themselves, their diet, ...

Returning for part 2, Kristin and I continue our real estate talk. I highly recommend going back and listening to episode 1 to get a fuller picture of In this conversation before starting this episode. During this episode, we pick back up our conversation to discuss the topics of how she gets paid once a property closes, more about advertising, her niche in the market, her prospectus for what's to come in the future, investing in real estate to set up a family legacy, and how she manages her tim...

If you are interested in the world of real estate, specifically on the side of being a realtor, both listing and selling agent, or you are thinking about selling your home or property in the near future. Give this episode a listen because Kristin takes us behind the scenes of what it takes from start to finish from the realtor's side of things. We cover becoming an agent, choosing a broker, making connections, appraisals, staging a house, advertising, inspections, contracts, continuing education...

This episode shows us the beauty and joy of two parents of a lovely child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. With every parent of children, there are challenges, joys, and stresses, but having a child with special needs is not something discussed or understood by everyone, and I want to share with you the two amazing parents how things work in their world. We discuss how they have built a support system, schooling, finding time for friends and each other, the health ins and outs, and everyday tips an...

During this episode, I am honored to have Kalevi return to share his story about his faith journey. We discuss his coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out, struggles faced, misconceptions people have, finding his community, spiritual development, and providing resources/advocacy. As mentioned in the episode https://www.1946themovie.com/ https://www.qchristian.org/ https://www.outchristian.com/ https://canyonwalkerconnections.com/ If you have any questions or comments for me, I ca...

In this episode, I am honored to have my friend Daniel as he shares what it's like living behind his eyes. Daniel is diagnosed with Asperger's which is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental disorder that can lead to having a difficult time relating to others socially, and their behavior and thinking patterns can be rigid and repetitive. Throughout the episode Daniel opens up about a wide range of topics to better help you understand him as a person, not a diagnosis some things we d...

The world of fantasy role-playing games is one of intrigue but most get overwhelmed by the intricacies and misunderstandings of how it works. During this hour you get a small introduction with some general knowledge questions answered. The classes, personalities, gaming examples, Dungeon / Game Master, dice, worlds to play in, board gaming vs computer-based, how long a campaign can last, and misconceptions. Take a moment to listen; perhaps this will make you want to give gaming another look. Jus...

Cars are a major part of our lives; each of us has our own personal connections to certain makes and models over others. There is a whole culture to it in the car world which makes it fascinating. Today I am speaking with a friend/former co-worker; who has that connection to the Ford Bronco. During this episode, we discuss his journey with cars and then dive deeper into the specific topic of the Ford Bronco. links discussed in the episode. https://www.jamesduff.com/ --- James Duff Enterprises ...

My friend today is Derek Weinrich, and what we are discussing is the magic that comes from reading about events and places in history and then traveling to these locations to soak in the moments where these events took place whether it is local or international its life-changing because it changes your perspective about things when you see it in person because our history helps us understand how events in the past made things the way they are today. That being said, we are not experts, just enth...

There is a lot being said out there about cannabis and I had the great privilege of sitting down with a very knowledgeable friend to help shed some light on the topic. Garrett currently manages a Hemp and CBD shop and has a true passion for the products he sells and uses. With each topic, we are going to discuss some specific questions and concepts. Below is a list. CBD: what is the chemical compound, usages, how it works, effects, ways to consume, dosage, finding reputable brands, economic imp...

My guest today comes not from my usual connection of friendships that I grew up with or have close contact with. This is a friend of my wife’s she met during college. We met a few times, and this is how I learned that I am a fan of what she does for a living. Kim works in the field of Historical preservation / architectural history. I look forward to learning more about such a fascinating field that I am thankful we have in this world because so much of our pasts would be forgotten without it. ...

In this part 2 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek behind the curtain and learn about all of these today as he has agreed to share his knowledge with us. Visit John's eBay store and Angry Mama's Antiques & Interiors https://www.ebay.com/str/pinkgorillaauctionsandsales http://www.angrymamasantiques.com/ Call John to ask a...

In this part 1 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek behind the curtain and learn about all of these today as he has agreed to share his knowledge with us. Visit John's eBay store and Angry Mama's Antiques & Interiors https://www.ebay.com/str/pinkgorillaauctionsandsales http://www.angrymamasantiques.com/ If you have any qu...

In this episode, we discussf Nuclear Energy, both fission and fusion. At first glance, I know most of you are thinking, skip or nope, this episode is not for me. STOP that thought and listen because of how Matt talks with enthusiasm and understanding of the topic. In his previous episode, we spoke of general common forms of energy coal, natural gas, hydroelectric, and wind. In this episode, we solely focus on nuclear fusion an fission energy. We discuss Safety, Sustainability, Efficiency / Cost ...

There are so many types of energy available in the world. In this part 1 of 2 episodes, we focus on an overview of Chemical - Coal, Natural Gas, Photovoltaic / Thermal - Solar, and Mechanical - Wind, Hydroelectric. As we go through each one, we discuss Safety, Sustainability (Long Term Availability of Fuel). Can renewables alone power the world? Efficiency / Cost (Energy Efficiency, Conversion Efficiency, Operational Costs), Environmental Impacts, real estate (Mining Footprint, Plant Footprint),...

This is an extraordinary holiday episode where we will be talking with my Father-In-Law, Ken about what Christmas has meant to him over the years. We discuss food, traditions home, mail, school, religion, music, weather, gifts, and family history with the holiday season. It is incredible to hear the evolution that makes up my Christmas memories as I get to peek behind the curtain and listen to it from a place where I can understand and respect the things my wife's parents had done for her, along...