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A show hosted by Murphy Wells, an average guy with a less than average story who dives deep into contemporary events, politics, personal development, and breaking the norm of talking about whats societally acceptable and what's not.

Murphy Wells


    • Jul 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    TRUMP VS. HARRIS 2024 - REACTING TO THE ADS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 21:56


    In today's episode I look back at the last few ads released by the Trump and Harris campaigns respectively and breakdown what I like, what I don't like, and what I think it says about this election cycle at large.

    TRUMP V. HARRIS 2024 PREDICTION - RCP AVERAGES MAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 38:35


    Today I go through my first election prediction map for the 2024 cycle. For the data used to fill in these states, I refer back to Real Clear Politics noting that there is minimal polling out since president Joe Biden announced his decision to drop out of the race.

    KAMALA AND THE END OF DEMOCRACY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 27:46


    In today's episode, I expand on the thoughts of Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and go deep into my thought process of what happens if the left runs Kamala and what it does to the future of the democrats using "democracy" as a talking point moving forward as their credibility falls with the recession of Joe Biden from the race.

    JOE BIDEN DROPS OUT, ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS FOR DEMOCRAT NOMINEE (feat. Becky Weiss)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 41:09


    In today's episode I am joined by my friend and a huge voice in the local political community, Becky Weiss as we breakdown Joe Biden's decision to suspend his candidacy and endorse his VP Kamala Harris for the nomination of the democrat party.

    IS THIS THE END FOR JOE BIDEN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 33:42


    After an abysmal debate performance, a year's worth of polls trending away from his favor, and mounted dissatisfaction within his own party - rumors have begun to spread that this Sunday, Joe Biden may drop out of the presidential race. In this episode, I breakdown my thoughts and feelings on the situation and where the dems can go from here.

    HULK HOGAN GIVES ME HOPE FOR AMERICA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 27:07


    As I make my return to political commentary, I come to you hopeful after Hulk Hogan gave his immaculate speech at the Republican National Convention last night. Tune in as I break down my thoughts and feelings on his speech as well as I think the direction this can take us as a country when we consider the importance of humor and the ability to operate through the hurt feelings of those around us

    SUCCEEDING IN SILENCE (feat. Samier Chavez)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 101:49


    In today's episode I took things outside of St. Louis to Los Angeles, CA to interview my good friend and serial entrepreneur Samier Chavez! My man is in many different industries and seems to have a way of turning them into successful ventures while maintaining a low profile. Join us as we converse of growing up in LA, how to level up, and all his experiences building a life we all can appreciate!

    THE BARBER WHO DID WHAT HE WANTED TO (feat. Sir Carrawell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 64:09


    Today I am coming to you from Elite Blendz Barbershop to sit down with my homie and a man who has won Best Barber in St. Louis...Sir Carrawell! Join us as we talk about his journey, getting to cut for 1st Phorm, the WWE, and his plans for the future! #entrepreneur #podcast #stlouis

    BLUE COLLAR SPIRIT, GROWING UP TOGETHER, AND THE NEW GENERATION OF BUSINESS (feat. Matt Vogt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 68:53


    In today's episode I am joined by my longtime friend and contemporary...Matt Vogt. A major influence that led my to my entrepreneurial journey, join us as we reminisce on fond memories and discuss our goals in our individual industries!

    MY FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS: RISK TAKING, HUMILITY, AND THINKING BIG

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 50:18


    This February marks on year of my going full time into my business. In this episode, I go through what the three biggest takeaways I have from that time are and help you apply them to your situation. Whether you're building a business, marketing your brand, or just worried about what's next in your journey, this podcast has something for you.

    COFFEE, CORE VALUES, AND CULTURE (feat. Mark Anthony Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 78:30


    Today I am joined by my good friend Mark Anthony Joe. Mark is an entrepreneur who owns and operates Omen Coffee Company here in St. Louis. Mark has been pivotal in my growth as a person, salesman, and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience we can all benefit from.

    FINANCE AND THE ART OF DOING (feat. Connor Silverstein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 69:21


    Today I am joined by Connor Silverstein, a financial advisor, former competitive bodybuilder, and bjj purple belt. In this episode we go over the art of living your dream, some of Connor's favorite financial resources, and how people can switch their mindset to stop living in the "why" mindset by switching it to "why not?"

    FROM SERVING TABLES TO SELLING MILLIONS IN REAL ESTATE (feat. Zach Fagas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 67:30


    In this inaugural episode, I interview my friend, client, and my personal real estate agent Zach Fagas! Zach started in the real estate industry after working most of his life in the service industry and in four short years - he went from selling 30+ houses his first year to almost 150 sold in the time that has followed!Tune in as we discuss how to find great deals, what it takes to win in this industry, and all the stories that come along with humble beginnings to winning big in real estate!

    The Authoritarian Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 31:33


    Inspired by the title of a Ben Shapiro book I read during Covid, I examine four specific stories over the last week and how the represent our modest tip toe into more top-down policy.

    A Dialogue of Donnie and Demons (feat. Bobby Sausalito)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 90:11


    For the first time in a remote location, I am joined by my good friend and one of the main drivers who encouraged me to get into this political/current events space - Bobby Sausalito. In today's episode we break down the history of our awareness of the political realm, the faults/accomplishments of Donald Trump, as well as what we can do to counter the prevailing media narrative.

    The World As We Know It Is Ending

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 38:01


    A scary concept that we are inevitably facing head on. In today's episode, I break down what that means through my recent studies and how those wishing to have more autonomy in the new world order can prepare themselves for the worst and make the best of it.

    Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 58:21


    You could totally go and listen to the 1. Introductions episode, but this one is better. For the next hour, let me take you through my how we got here and where we're going.

    I Was Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 23:40


    There's a real power to admitting when you're wrong, as it opens the door for you to be right. But more than right, it allocates to you the power to win. Today, I take you through a small bit of my thoughts and feelings and unveil the next era of the show.

    Episode 25: Catching Up (feat. Alex Settlemoir)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 66:56


    In today's episode, I catch up with an old friend, fill you in on the last month of my life, and move forward with the future vision of the show.

    Episode 24: Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 53:37


    In today's episode, I go through a history of my fears and how I overcame them. And to finish it off, I make the move to conquer a fear to you, my listeners in my most vulnerable episode to date.

    Episode 23: Personal Responsibility (feat. JT Thomas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 110:39


    In today's episode, I sit down with my first guest of the new year in JT Thomas, a kidney transplant recipient with an amazing story and an amazing goal: raising awareness and money for those going through his same circumstances. Get ready for stories, laughs, and learning more about our goal of running a half-marathon a month through the year of 2023 to bring attention to his goals.

    Episode 22: Neither a Perfectionist, Nor an Imposter Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 28:53


    The amount of times I hear people refer to themselves as "perfectionists" or stricken with "imposter syndrome" is staggering. Today, I break down some hard truths about the process and where so many people find themselves in it.

    Episode 21: In Case of Emergency, Take Red Pill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 43:36


    Well, it's an emergency. After a great experience with the crew of the Give More, Be More Podcast...I decided to immediately come home to record this episode where I break down three actions keeping you locked within the "Matrix" that surrounds us and how to improve from this reality that seemingly won't let us go.

    Episode 20: I Started A Business...Legitimately This Time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 31:59


    I am officially an entrepreneur! With the establishment of my business, I really wanted to release an episode about the ideas behind my business, what I hope to accomplish, and some other projects I hope to release soon. Thank you for being a part of this. I couldn't do it without you.

    Episode 19: Four Levels of Personal Development Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 44:49


    The new year hype has come and gone. The desire to better ourselves has burned out. Or has it? In today's episode, I take you through a journey through personal development as I have experienced it and hopefully help paint a picture for you as to what you have to look forward to should you invest.

    Episode 18: Where I've Been

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 22:32


    Well, hello there. It's been a while. I'm happy to be back, though. In today's episode we'll cover where I've been in terms of life, life, and more life. Strap in, we've got a lot to cover.

    Episode 17: Your Reminder to Vote Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 39:00


    An episode I have been thinking about putting out for a while, tonight I talk about a large sum of my political grievances over the last two years as a means of speaking to all undecided voters before midterms '22.

    Episode 16: How to Save America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 36:26


    Part political rant, part means of regaining control of our country from the global elite. In this episode, I spare no shots and give not one iota about anyones feelings. It's time we confront the truth and begin to rehab the culture of the United States.

    Episode 15: A Healthy Dose of Perspective II (feat. Dino Music)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 55:11


    Following up on my last episode, my good friend and coworker Dino comes in to chat and fix us in on his perspective of immigrating to this country, leading to the creation of his own department inside of the company he started as an entry level employee for. Full of positivity and will leave you feeling a little more grateful, this 1:1 with Dino is everything a positive perspective should be about.

    Episode 14: A Healthy Dose of Perspective (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 40:04


    In retrospect, you don't expect certain people to end up in certain situations based on where they started. I am an example of this, and so is a friend I recount in this perspective themed two part event. In this first episode, I largely recall intricate details throughout 2011-2016 and how I as well as one of my childhood friends started to build our lives for better and for worse.

    Episode 13: Five Things I've Learned from Mark Joe (feat. Mark Joe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 67:29


    In this episode, my first guests makes an appearance in the form of Mark Anthony Joe (@markanthonyjoe). My personal friend and one time co-worker and manager, Mark has helped me not only in my work life, but also in setting up this podcast and continuing to be a driving force of positivity in my life, Today, we break down five things that Mark has taught me or largely enforced and how they can help you in your day to day life.

    Episode 12: The State of Sales and Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 34:24


    Price is what you pay, value is what you get. In this episode, I take you through some both aggravating and positive experiences in the world of sales and customer service. and give you some points on how to be the best you can be in your respective sales position, or even just how these qualities can improve you in any position. Also, sorry if you are a fan of Office Depot, this episode may be disturbing for said listeners.

    Episode 12: The State of Sales and Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 34:24


    Price is what you pay, value is what you get. In today's episode, I discuss my transgressions with the sales and service industries and what you can takeaway to make sure you're both getting the best experience and increasing your value in the world as well.

    Episode 11: No Half Sends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 32:11


    A public speaking event, a new house, and my first EDM festival all in seven days. Take a ride with me through the best week of my life and hear what I've learned about the potential of happiness.

    Episode 10: Confessions of an English Major Dropout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 29:41


    In response to the loan forgiveness announcement by the Biden Administration this last week, I go deep into my thoughts, feelings, and experiences as a guy with outstanding college loan debt and the bigger implications this decision can have economically and socially concerning people's ability to accept responsibility for their own decisions.

    Episode 9: We Now Return to Our Regularly Scheduled Programming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 36:41


    In this episode, I dive into my feelings about the media at large. Whether its primetime legacy news networks, the Gestapo on social media, or the entertainment industry telling what I did wrong this time, I finally open up about something contemporary that really bothers most of us. It's SHOWTIME.

    Episode 8: Three Cheers for Three Years (@1stPhorm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 34:50


    My last thousand days (well, 1095 days...). In this episode, I reminisce on my three most significant moments throughout my first three years working at 1st Phorm HQ! Get ready to laugh, think, and take a trip with me down memory lane. Let's go!

    Episode 7: Five Lessons From Cody Klein

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 39:27


    In my longest episode to date, I speak on the man from episode one who gave me my first big boy position at 1st Phorm. Half practical info, half stories, half a big birthday presents to one of my favorite people I've ever known, these five lessons barely scratch the surface on what Cody has taught me and what I'd like to share with you.

    Episode 6: With Regards to Caleb Shomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 28:10


    Made right after I got home from the Beartooth/A Day to Remember show - I recall what Caleb Shomo (lead singer of Beartooth) shared with us about his triumphs and struggles and how I dealt with many things similarly in the same span of time.

    Episode 5: What I've Learned From Andy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 33:43


    Back in 2017, I pledged myself to long-term personal development. It was about that time I started listening to Andy on the MFCEO Project as well as shopping at his first Supplement Superstores location in Springfield, MO. Fast forward to 2022 and I've worked for him for three years. In this episode, I go through the top 5 personal take aways I've had being not only a student of his content, but a formal employee at 1st Phorm.

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    Episode 4: With No Apologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 30:36


    Do you apologize for everything you do? Like, EVERYTHING? That endless sense of guilt is a sign that you need to make a change internally. In this episode, I breakdown my approach to being unapologetic and make the case why fighting off societal and media based factors is the best way to figure out your lane and dominate it.

    Episode 3: Five Valuable Inconveniences

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 109:46


    I know we all hate to be inconvenienced. But, what if sometimes those little things that take a bit more time, a tiny bit more consideration - what if they had big results tied to them? What about big repercussions? In this episode, I take you through five behaviors that you can get on top of today that end up making you more valuable to the world around you each time you perform them.

    Episode 2: About My Last Arrest...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 34:11


    Have you ever been in trouble? Have you ever hit a low you never fathomed you'd experience? This is my story about that exact moment and some very valuable things I've taken away from it that can help anyone...ESPECIALLY someone in this kind of situation.

    Episode 1: Introductions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 31:26


    Welcome to the conversation. In this Phantom Menace, I introduce myself as well as what I hope to accomplish with this podcast. It's nice to get to know you.

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