Eating Lightning and Talking Thunder
Crystal tells her story of going from foster care to CEO of The Beverly Farm Foundation.
Al Schuler talks about going through radiation therapy for prostrate cancer nd still coming to Circuit at The Thunderdome.
Muhammed Ali was asked by a reporter how he wanted to be remembered, answer was very surprising.
I honor The Beastman, my bestie with Down Syndrome and talk about the work PRiDE Fitness is doing with special needs individuals.
Musician Tommy Patton talks about his musical journey, his booking agency, as well as his newly found healthy lifestyle. He discusses his first time doing Circuit at the PRiDE Fitness Thunderdome.
Jaquan Adams- SLIAC Basketball Player of the Year. Listen how he overcame many setbacks.
Tony Vogel is co-host of the One Hell of a Life Outdoor Podcast and co-owner of Zero Duck 30 and Zero Buck 30.
Kelly Lee is a bad ass chick with an extreme creative ability. She talks about her lifelong journey to better herself.
You are the star of the movie of your life. Will it be a redemption story or a tragedy? Will you be an extra? A villian? The Hero? You are also the writer, director, and producer. You can re-write the script anytime.
Todd did a FB live during COVID while Gavin was performing (singing) in his backyard as a teenager. The video went viral and got millions of views. Hear how Gavin got his start and where is career has gone now.
UFC Veteran Cortez Coleman talks about training with Matt Hughes, Dana White giving him his nickname, going from running the streets to running a business, strength and conditioning with Todd, and much more
DR. Quadri talks about his fitness journey at The Thunderdome, competing in Ironmans, the importance of movement, his diet, sugar being the devil, attending college at Columbia and Cornell, and more.
Steve McKinney is a former professional softball player and Champion Bodybuilder, he's been a gym owner and trainer for 30+ years, is a Pastor, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, a new grandfather, co-owner of a Jiu Jitsu school, and much more. Steve talks about his journey, his daily routine, training past age 60, etc.
The boyz have Nick Darr in the ESL Studio. He talks about going from a parttime early morning weekend newscaster to owning the radio station and The Big Z Media Group. Todd and Nick have a big announcement about an upcoming collaboration.
Ross turns 40.The boyz have #1 Nashville songwriter/Singer Tommy Karlas in the ESL Studio. Tommy tells his story on how he got started in music, getting his first guitar from a dumpster, performing in front of 100,000 people, his writing process, the state of music these days, and also plays a couple songs.
The boyz have former UFC Veteran and now Missouri Fireman Jake Hecht in the studio. Jake tells his story going from high school wrestling, training at Matt Hughes' gym, coaching in Ireland, extreme weight cutting, becoming a fireman, and much more.
Legendary Hall of Fame Coach Mike Waldo is back in the studio to talk about his players. The boyz run through all 17 All-State players that Coach had throughout his career as well as many others. He talks about what makes a great players and teammate.
The boyz bring in Hall of Fame basketball coach Mike Waldo. They talk about his journey to 727 wins in his career, being called "stalldo Waldo", his legendary game day preparation, his departure from Edwardsville High School, coaching on the college level, weight training for basketball, what he looks for in a player, and much more. ** Next week we put out part 2 (Slayers edition) where Coach Waldo talks about all 17 All State players plus many more.
The Boyz have on Dr. Geoffrey Turner, OBGYN. Dr. T tell his story of becoming a gynecologist. Dr. T has delivered nearly 4500 babies. He answers the tough questions the boyz throw at him such as "What are the 'top' 3 things you have extracted from a vagina" and many other thought provoking inquiries.
The boyz talk about the movie The Sound of Freedom. On this episode is Rich Binning. Rich has been involved in anti sex trafficking work for 17 years and has done so in Guatemala, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Cambodia, and is currently working in Thailand. There his organization helps girls working in beer bars and homeless children re-write their narrative. They provide trauma based counseling, medical checkups, food, clothing, employment skills and other services to help a child change their story.
Melissa Georgeoff is currently the Chief Contracting Officer for Advent, Life Tech, and Aeratech. A specialty company specializing in invasive & non-invasive ventilators for children & adults needing life-sustaining, respiratory care. She talks about her journey going from receptionist to Vice-President, humble beginnings, her life mission to make sure all people with disabilities get the proper life sustaining equipment they need and helping the "unseen" to be seen/heard. The boyz pay tribute to legendary St Louis Cardinals announcer Mike Shannon who passed recently. Todd Laux Ross Laux Melissa Georgeoff
Stassi Chiropractic & Wellness Center owner Kory Stassi. • It's “Jersey day” in the ESL Studio for the Lauxecutioners compliments of brother Ty. • Todd says he never wears a tank top but can't stop looking at himself in this one. • Dr. Stassi talks health and wellness, being the Official Chiropractor of Southern Illinois University Athletics, his journey to deadlifting 500lbs, trap shooting, getting a concussion while in a foot race with his wife, youth sports, growing up in a bar, and much more.
Dar Bryant is the author of 360: A Full Circle, an inspirational speaker, and the Director of the Dream Center in Alton, IL. Dar talks about cooking meth, counterfeiting, 2 stints in prison, landing on Arizona's Most Wanted list, turning his life around, helping others, and much more.
The boyz have some boss babes in the studio.... Liz Campbell, Jessica Grace, and Lauren Wright. Todd talks about reading at Ross' daughter's school. The girls discuss the trials of being female entrepreneurs, kids being bullied, unsolicited **** pics, secrets to being successful business owners, fashion, beauty, etc.
The boyz have on Franki Cambeletta. He is the owner of Shift Films, host of the Haunted Garage Podcast and The Lost boys of Hannibal Podcast. He also puts on an annual horror film festival in St Louis. Franki talks about 3 boys that went missing in Hannibal, MO but was never solved. He discusses all the deaths in the Lemp Mansion. Explains the different types of hauntings. Finds out the Lauxecutioners are scaredy cats. Gives the boys props on their podcast, and much much more.
The boyz talk about a controversial topic involving their brother. The Boyz receive a gift from a listener. Steve Porter- A Hall of Fame Sports reporter talks about his 40+ year career covering sports, the media industry today, his Mount Rushmore of sports reporters, his all time favorite sporting events he has attended, advice for a long lasting career, and much more.
The Boyz have on the girlz from The J Show Podcast, Jenna and Jess. After a 2+ year podcation they are relaunching in the ESL Studio. They talk about where they have been, what their show is about, their goals, online dating, and much more.
The boyz bring on Cody Beck who was instrumental in helping them get their podcast going. Cody has worked in business start ups in New York and Ireland. Cody is the co-host of the American Hauntings Podcast as well as the Director of Product at CinemaBlend. Cody wrote the first article ever about PRiDE Fitness in 2011.
The boyz talk about their journey through 50 episodes. They discuss what they have learned, favorite moments, biggest fails, top listens and views, give advice, etc.
As we approach our 50th episode we want to hear from our listeners, The Slayers. - questions for us -feedback -favorite guest/episode - any anyone you would like us to get on - anything inspire you - anyone want to start a podcast
The boyz talk about approaching 50 episodes. Todd gives an update on The Kindly Savage Circuit. Thomas Harrell is owner/founder/director of 10 businesses. He talks about his journey, his videos #thegrindseries, his business leadership creed: Hear. Help. Handle, balancing life and work, his daily planner routine, and much more.
Hugh owns multiple businesses, including Post Commons. He is a pastor, author of many books, speaker, etc. He tells his story which may or may not involve middle school, a trombone case, and weed.•. Todd makes a big announcement.
Todd asks Ross about his 2023 so Ross will ask him. •Ross does some research.• Todd has a new happier version.•The Studio has one video shot but it's high def at least• Brittany Dwyer talks about her company Disco located in St Louis. She talks about winning the The Arch Grant, being a “intrapreneur” while working for other companies, how she used all her work experiences to build her company, the fear of that she walking away from a bib with security, and much more. Her business: https://www.timetodisco.com
Willard Wallace. Educator for 33 years. In his 80's and still slaying. Todd wears his high school letter jacket as Mr. Wallace was his Principal. Ross mans the sound effects. Mr. Wallace talks about cleaning the planet, being on the News, his viral video, the secret to staying active, his career, no alcohol for 50 years, and much more.
A work issue causes Ross to have to cancel so Todd does a "Toddcast". He rambles about consistency, books, a future guest, and an appearance from Knuckles the one eyed wonder dawg occurs.
Laura Burton is a Nurse Practitioner who is Certified in Functional Medicine and has a passion for health and wellness. She believes functional medicine is the future of health care which is finding root cause of dis-ease and treating that, not just the symptom. She owns Full Circle Function. *The theme song is now digital. * The studio gets ESL cups. * Ross gets tested. * Todd never shuts up. * They talk nutrition, diabetes, the healthcare system, food for kids, etc.
Aaron Kellim is a singer, songwriter in Los Angeles and the owner of Be Kind. apparel. The Boyz find out about his journey. Todd denies ever being sick. Ross denies Todd's denial of ever being sick. Someone sings. Aaron gives his Mount Rushmore of inspiration. Aaron informs the boyz about an up and coming female vocalist who is the next big thing. The Chicago Bob Question of the Day Segment is introduced. The boyz claim this is their best episode.
The boyz bring in Head Coach of the Southwestern Illinois College Women's Basketball Team, owner and Head Coach of the The Hawks, and legendary Civic Memorial Girls coach Jonathan Denney. •He talks his own career. • Former players, coaches, and admins send messages• He takes making a culture change in programs. • How he overcame adversity. • His regrets.• His Mount Rushmore of Coaches.• and much more
***Edited*** This episode only an hour 23 long not 2:46. The Boyz bring in the Illinois District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Phil Schneider. Todd breaks out his 11 year old "Pastor Phil is my homeboy" shirt. Phil talks literally eating lightning. Phil talks balancing being a pastor and a businessman.
Just the boyz on this one. They intro their new awesome theme song. Ross thinks he's running this episode. Todd talks marriage. Ross talks 5 year plan. Todd is rantivational. Ross steals the 2021 costume contest.
The boyz conversed with sitting State Senator for our district Kris Tharp. Kris is a 25 year law enforcement veteran. He will be running to keep his seat in about 50 days. He talks about growing up poor, his long police career, and why he is running for Senate .
The Woodstock '99 Documentary is trending on Netflix documenting the issues plaquing the festival. The boyz interview local resident Toby Miller who attended the fest when he was 19 years old and gives a first hand semi "hazy" account.
Ric Johns, Hall of Fame football coach, talks success at an early age, regrets, selling your program, motivation, stories of glory days, Championships, etc
Ted Prehn businessman, farmer, politician. Todd talks about eyeing Teds wife. Ted discusses becoming an entrepreneur at 19, losing it all, bouncing back, getting married on the Capital Building steps, running for the House of Representatives, moving “off the grid” and trading in his suits for boots, being a homesteader, gives advice to young adults, and much more.
The boyz get right into. The beloved Ms Pitts talks growing up in Chicago, taking the el train to school, her almost dance career, her mom's influence, “the last drink of water”, her legacy, basketball, stories and comments that former students and faculty sent in, her life now, and much more. Listening to her will make you want to be a better person.
Just the boyz. They talk intro music, Ross speaking at his mentors funeral, Todd close to death, Ross putting the lord in landlord, Todd rants about health and brags, the passing of a friend Mike Dreith, etc etc
The boyz talk Thunderpits and Pavilions (again). Steve Medford talks going door to door to start his business, being a head coach today and why he resigned, the economy, and he almost cries.
On their first video podcast the boyz bring in teenage custom shoe maker Sean Mitchell. As a senior in high school Sean has two businesses. Hear and see his story from the new ESL studio.
The boyz talk about their new outside projects: The Thunderpit and The Pavilion. and about their new studio. *Joe Silkwood talks about being signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals, his signing bonus, Vince Coleman, Todd Worrell, George Hendricks, raising champion kids, going into politics, being in the STL Hall of Fame, his run for State Rep, his Mount Rushmore, and more.
Police Chief of Wood River Brad Wells.*Todd brings his own gift* The boyz talk mentors and eulogies* I'm not crying you're crying* Chief talks homicide investigations, says the word mitochondrial, talks about cleaning up and revitalizing his town, physical fitness, and more.
*Intro is a tribute to Meatloaf. *Todd discusses his sabbatical from life* Ross talks new plan for working out/eating (see below). * Ross questions Todd saying he has danced 37 times at Fast Eddies.* The boyz talk winning the day. * Todd talks about the group he's starting. *ESL gets apparel. *The boyz discuss yet another new studio location. *The boyz have a “mini” guest. *Don Brown comes in and discusses his podcast which will be done in the new ESL Studio. *Don wooos the boyz with his quote “Real Estate Always Wins”. Ross's Meal Plan: 1. Protein Shake 2. Eggs and Meat 3. Chicken/Steak/Fish and Vegetables (Salad) 4. Protein Shake w/oats, banana, honey (After Workout) 5. Chicken/Steak/Fish and Fruit or Vegetables 6. Fortagen Protein Shake Vitamin Rotation: 1. Grassfed Beef Organs and Beef Liver 2. Vit D, K2, Zinc 3. Magnesium Rules: Leg Day Starts the Week. No Drinking Unless You've Worked Out. No Candy/Soda/Ice Cream. Rotate Ab and Posture Exercises.