Brutal Truth

Christa is an employee of a local cemetery and gives us a behind the scenes on a job not most people can handle.  She joined us on the podcast just in time for our Halloween special. We discuss her previous encounters with the afterlife and what it is like working around spirits that exist among us.  What kind of person can work around the dead and do you have what it takes?*****************************************************Support our show: Following the link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736*****************************************************Brutal Truth CLIPS channel "Brutal Bites"https://rb.gy/7kkba0YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://www.instagram.com/brutaltruthpod/Apple Podcast: https://rb.gy/r93sm8Spotify:https://rb.gy/cdccqr

Gentleman Steve had a dark past battling drugs and alcohol and turned his life around becoming a motivational speaker. He shares his journey though his talks about life's dangers and the tough choices he made to find his journey back to freedom.  He is passionate about the importance of self discovery and the development of satisfaction by performing deliberate acts of kindness.  You can find out more at his website https://www.gentlemansteve.com*****************************************************Support our show: Following the link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736*****************************************************Brutal Truth CLIPS channel "Brutal Bites"https://rb.gy/7kkba0YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://www.instagram.com/brutaltruthpod/Apple Podcast: https://rb.gy/r93sm8Spotify:https://rb.gy/cdccqr

Chris Falcon is an entrepreneur but considers himself an artist first.  Gym owner, children's author, motivational speaker, and president of the chamber of commerce are the tip of the iceberg of his talents and achievements. You can find his artwork at http://rufkart.com and listen to his podcast “The Rebel Mindset” available on apple podcasts and all other streaming platforms. You can also support Chris and fight against bullying at  http://takenobullying.org *****************************************************Support our show: Following the link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736*****************************************************Brutal Truth CLIPS channel "Brutal Bites"https://rb.gy/7kkba0YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://www.instagram.com/brutaltruthpod/Apple Podcast: https://rb.gy/r93sm8Spotify:https://rb.gy/cdccqr

What secrets do elite professional matchmakers hold and are they worth it?  Angel sits down with Elite Matchmaker Lisa Ellithorpe Hutcherson. Lisa has been an exclusive matchmaker for years helping people find the love of their lives. Angel asks all the questions that people want answers to but never asked! How much does exclusive hand picked matchmaking cost?How long is the process and how many people are working for someone to help them find love? What is the companie's success rate? Brutal Truth CLIPS channel "Brutal Bites"https://youtube.com/channel/UCz2cmYo7_DFfQmt4bF1hVdQYouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://www.instagram.com/brutaltruthpod/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brutal-truth/id1503588112Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnCdB38wz49SVCOst9fOrBuzzsprout Affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews Brian Schoen. Brian is a tech expert who started his own technology company Realnets at the age of 18 in 1998. He has seen first hand how tech has exploded over the last 20 years. They discuss the new documentary The Social Documentary on Netflix. How do  we deal with a constant barrage of information from social media and other media sites? How much are people being controlled by algorithms? What is true and what is being created by bad actors or people trying to influence other people in a negative way? Can governments use social media to control a population? How is finding the truth going to develop in the future? Brian discusses the positive and negative possibilities of the different social media apps. Are online reputations important? Regulating Social Media companies. Social media and surveillance in China. Brian talks about how hacking has intensified and improved over the last 10 years exponentially.  Brian discusses cyber security and its challenges and what the future holds. How has the pandemic hastened the adoption of certain technologies? The leadership of American innovation has to do with new ideas and not manufacturing. Electronic health. Does wifi disrupt sleep patterns? Is 5g really safe?YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://www.instagram.com/brutaltruthpod/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brutal-truth/id1503588112Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnCdB38wz49SVCOst9fOrhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews local Attorney and friend Dave Bloomberg. Dave explains how as a lawyer his clients have a desire to be right in a conflict but don't always really understand what that entails or what it ultimately means. Is there real true satisfaction in winning a case and proving that you are correct in a dispute? Dave talks about the challenges of being a father and raising children in a text-obsessed society. Do people really have the time to sit down and resolve conflicts face to face or is everyone hiding behind short posts and short messages? They also discuss the idea of building a better society and a more integrated one.  Dave talks about his love of Jazz music and describes what he admires about the art-form. Angel explains why he loves a well written and well produced pop song. They discuss marriage and relationships and Dave explains what he thinks makes a good marriage work. Why do some people love being married and other people avoid it? Why didn't Dave ever pursue a career in Politics? What are ideals that we as a society should strive to achieve? Resolving disputes with people from different cultures.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG:https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast:https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews his friend and former bandmate Chris Anderson. Chris is now a devout Christian but he was once an angry Atheist. He discusses his transformation in his life and how he feels that Jesus speaks to him and through him. Angel asks Chris about his beliefs and why he believes what he does. They debate if God speaks or if he is silent. What does the idea of heaven really mean? What does the bible say about humanity? Is the Bible just fables or is it absolutely true.  YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews his former Professor and Published author Stephen Asma. Stephen is the author of 10 books and is a professor at Columbia College in Chicago. They discuss the role of philosophy in modern life. What is the role of religion in an advanced scientific society? Where can a skeptic find consolation in a brutal natural world? Is morality a result of simple logic or religious teaching? They discuss how the culture as a whole is reading less and consuming YouTube and other digital services more. The cultural change of music being consumed from a piece of hardware like a vinyl record vs. the new immediately available digital format. Stephen explains the challenges of living in Cambodia and China. Why do some countries develop infrastructure faster than other countries?YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews local mom and recovering alcoholic Kristy. They discuss everything from drug use to the effects of past trauma in her life and how to cope moving forward. They talk about why sometimes people fall into unhealthy habits in life and what are some healthy ways to combat and deal with past abuse. Why is alcohol considered so acceptable when it can be so damaging? Why are some drugs taboo and others aren't? Kristy also talks about trying to find her ancestral roots and find peace through knowing her heritage and where she came from. She discusses motherhood and how she would like to eventually write a book about her past experiences and her trials growing up in an abusive household.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

In this Episode Angel interviews his friend Dimitrios. Dimitrios is married to an African American woman and he has 2 African American children. They discuss the current racial climate in the U.S. They debate whether racial injustice is still a big issue in the country or if we have or are capable of moving past it. What will the protests actually accomplish? Will police ever be trusted again after the brutal killing of George Floyd and others? Why was July 4th weekend a devastating violent weekend for Chicago and also some other major cities in the country. How does this happen? Why are murder rates spiking again this year? YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews local Videographer Maksym Zakharchuk. They discuss what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of modern video production. They talk about the importance of self discipline in honing an artistic craft. What makes a video catch your eye and how do you tell a story visually? They discuss how choosing the right music can make or break a video.  How does one stay motivated running their own business and constantly creating new content? How important is following your dreams and your passions? Are a lot of people willing to put in the work? @ang.apollo  @maksymzakharchukYouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews London. They discuss the current racial climate in the US and what is happening as a result of the outrage over the killing of George Floyd. London talks about her eyewitness account of the Chicago riots and looting that occurred on The West Side of the city. She talks about what she is doing to help the local community after many convenience stores were looted and some burned. They discuss how change can happen and what grabs peoples attention. They discuss the role of the police and if they truly always serve the best interests of the public. Do they protect and serve or abuse their authority when no one is watching? Who oversees the police? Should school curriculum be changed to teach children more about business and investing? They discuss new ideas for combating racism and police misconduct. YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel Interviews local Digital Media producer JJ Myers. JJ's company PixelMosaic.com has worked on large scale video production all over the world for Fortune 500 companies such as McDonald's and Toyota. They discuss how Covid has destroyed the recent live events business.  They talk about live event disasters. They also reminisce about their High School days and playing in a rock band together. They talk about how fast video is changing and about augmented reality versus virtual reality and if we are living in a simulation.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews local Chicago bartender and part-time rockstar Torrie. They discuss how clubs try to exclude black people from entry to a nightclub using dress code restrictions and other tactics. They talk about how credit can keep someone down. They discuss the absurdities of the new Netflix series about Jeffrey Epstein. They talk about tense encounters they've both had with the Police in their lives. 

Angel interviews his friend Stephanie. They discuss modern dating in 2020 and some of the challenges of modern relationships. They talk about dating during a pandemic and also the dangers of arguing through text. YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews his 2 close friends  Mike and George about the Bulls Documentary "the last dance". YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews the producer of his podcast and his friend Andy. They get to the Brutal Truth of current economic impact of the national shut-down. Which businesses will survive and which will fail? They discuss podcasting and why some people might be hesitant to come on a show. Why does Chicago have the worst weather on the entire planet? Will Angel ever find love or be a bachelor forever? What Andy has learned after his past relationships. Watching disturbing internet websites before going to bed.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

What does a post coronavirus economy look like?  Angel catches you up on the Craziest stories from the past week. The Peak of the coronavirus and what it means for Business and for Everyday Life. Stupid Trump Comments. Living and Ordering Everthing Online. Getting through this Crisis TOGETHER. Religion versus Science during this Outbreak.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews his personal trainer Anosha. They discuss modern online dating tips, relationship advice and relationship goals.  What are the rules of texting in the new online dating world? When is texting appropriate? What is texting overkill? YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736 

Angel visits the middle of the coronavirus outbreak in New York City when he interviews his longtime friend John Mitsos. John lives in the East Village in Manhattan where ambulances are passing outside his window every few minutes. They discuss how quarantine has affected daily life in the big Apple and they also delve into online dating and rent control.YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel tackles the days toughest topics! Quarentines, Trump, the End of the World as we know it!!YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736

Angel interviews his friend Jimmy Boukis. Jimmy has been a stage manager on major Rock concert tours all over the world and he is an audio engineer. The Coronavirus (Covid-19 Pandemic) is coming for us ALL. YouTube:https://rb.gy/yfcjdlIG: https://rb.gy/o7ja4aApple Podcast: https://rb.gy/sempufSpotify:https://rb.gy/4abutmWebsite:https://rb.gy/4d6ri5Buzzsprout affiliate:https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=885736