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Join lawyer Ben Wilson and his English Bulldog Rodney as they "Live the Dream" by discussing hot topics with special guests related to pop culture, sports, movies/TV/music, dating/relationships, fitness, personal growth, and overall having fun in life!

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    Living the Dream with Calloway County Tourism Commission Executive Director Jeremy Whitmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 52:09


    We are pleased to have Jeremy Whitmore, Executive Director of the Calloway County Tourism Commission in Murray, Kentucky, as our guest today to discuss the growth of Murray, Kentucky and the great tourism opportunities in Murray and the Kentucky Lake area.  We thank Jeremy for his time and a great interview.  Learn more about the Tourism Commission and things to do in Murray and the Kentucky Lake region at www.ExperienceKYLake.com,

    Kentucky Comedy Festival Spotlight: Katherine Blanford and Lace Larrabee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 51:12


    Join us for a special episode as we welcome comedians Katherine Blanford and Lace Larrabee to the show to discuss their careers and the upcoming show at the Kentucky Comedy Festival October 19-20 (www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com).  Katherine and Lace are the hosts of the very popular "Cheaties" podcast (www.cheatiespodcast.com) and are 2 of America's funniest and most popular up and coming comedians and we are honored to have them on our show!  Learn more about Katherine at www.katherineblanford.komi.io and @itskatherineblanford on Instagram.  Learn more about Lace at www.lacelarrabee.com and @lacelarrabee on Instagram.

    Living the Dream with Miss Kentucky 2023 Mallory Hudson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 72:40


    Join us as we welcome Miss Kentucky 2023 Mallory Hudson to the show!  Mallory is a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a student at the University of Kentucky majoring in Communications and minoring in Political Science.  Mallory stops by the show to share how she is "Living the Dream" as Miss Kentucky, and also her charity work to help needy children in Kentucky.  Learn more about Mallory's work as Miss Kentucky at www.misskentucky.org and on Instagram at @missamericaky.  Thank you so much to Mallory for a great interview!

    Kentucky Comedy Festival Spotlight: Comedian Jasmine Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 65:53


    We welcome the super funny Jasmine Ellis to the show to discuss her upcoming performance at the Kentucky Comedy Festival on Thursday, October 19 at Wrather Hall at Murray State University!  Jasmine's debut album "Trash Baby" soared to #1 on iTunes and her debut special on Dry Bar Comedy has been viewed by over 1 Million fans.  Learn more about Jasmine at www.jasmineelliscomedy.com and on Instagram at @jasmineelliscomedy. Buy your tickets for the Kentucky Comedy Festival at www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com.

    Kentucky Comedy Festival Comedian Spotlight: Brad Upton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 30:13


    Join us for a special episode with one of America's funniest comedians:  Brad Upton!  Brad is one of stars appearing at the Kentucky Comedy Festival October 19-21 at Wrather Hall on the campus of Murray State University (www.kentuckycomedyfestival.com).  Brad is one of top stars of Dry Bar Comedy with over 200 Million views of his Dry Bar Comedy specials!  He is super funny and has been selling out venues across the country, leading him to launch a theater tour called Tap Out, Nap Out, Crap Out!  I saw Brad perform live in Orlando and he had the sold-out crowd laughing all night long! Come see Brad at the Kentucky Comedy Festival on Friday, October 20 and buy your tickets at www.KentuckyComedyFestival.com.  Learn more about Brad at www.BradUptonComedy.com and on Instagram at @braduptoncomedy. 

    Wrestling Bracket Challenge with Ricky Morton of the Rock N Roll Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 107:09


    Join us for a special episode with special guest and wrestling Hall of Famer Ricky Morton of the legendary Rock N Roll Express (@thebabyface_ricky_morton on Instagram) as we break down our 64 spot tag team wrestling bracket to pick the winner of this year's Living the Dream Tag Team Wrestling Challenge! Who is the best tag team?  Is it the Rock N Roll Express with Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, The Road Warriors, The Steiner Brothers, The Midnight Express, The Hart Foundation, The British Bulldogs, The Hardy Boyz, The New Day, The Briscoe Brothers, The Fabulous Freebirds, The Usos, or another amazing tag team? Thanks so much to Ricky Morton for being an amazing guest!  Keep up with Ricky on the current NWA wrestling promotion at NWA Power on Tuesday and NWA on Saturdays at Noon on its YouTube channel and Fite TV.

    Remembering Rodney the Bulldog (2010-2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 40:39


    This is the podcast episode I never wanted to have to do.  My Co-Host and dear child Rodney the Bulldog suddenly passed away on March 1, 2022 at 12 years old.  Rodney lived a long and amazing life!  He lived the dream with me.  He was a larger than life personality and all I could ask for in a bulldog, friend and child.  This episode is dedicated to Rodney and I reflect on a few of the many great times that he and I shared together.  Long live Rodney the Bulldog!

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    Living the Dream with Dr. Bob Jackson - President of Murray State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 69:18


    Join us as we welcome Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, to the show to discuss how he is "Living the Dream" as President of our college alma mater Murray State University.  A former Kentucky State Senator and a former Murray State alum, Dr. Jackson discusses the exciting things going on at Murray State, from its outstanding academic programs and new building projects, to the continued success of Murray State's sports programs.  You can learn more about Murray State at www.murraystate.edu.  Go Racers!!

    Living the Dream with Murray State University President Dr. Bob Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 69:20


    Join us as we welcome Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, to the show to discuss how he is "Living the Dream" as President of our college alma mater Murray State University.  A former Kentucky State Senator and a former Murray State alum, Dr. Jackson discusses the exciting things going on at Murray State, from its outstanding academic programs and new building projects, to the continued success of Murray State's sports programs.  You can learn more about Murray State at www.murraystate.edu.  Go Racers!!

    This Week in Wrestling: All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Becomes Elite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 98:41


    Join me and my special guest Scott Tudor as we review All Elite Wrestling (AEW)'s amazing All Out event from Labor Day Weekend, including AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Christian Cage, CM Punk returning after 7 years to face Darby Allin, Chris Jericho vs. MJF, and more!   We also discuss the tremendous growth and excitement in AEW in recent months with the additions of CM Punk, Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Christian Cage, Rubi Soho and more!  Check out our podcast website at www.benandrodney.com

    Fantasy Wrestling Podcast - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 117:28


    Join us for a special Living the Dream with Ben and Rodney as we are joined by special guest Scott Tudor to fantasy book our version of a Summer Slam pay per view featuring wrestlers of past and present in our fantasy booking.  We hope you enjoy the show!

    Living the Dream with University of Kentucky Basketball Legend Tony Delk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 89:47


    Join us as we welcome University of Kentucky basketball legend Tony Delk to the show to discuss his All-American basketball career at the University of Kentucky, including leading the University of Kentucky to the 1996 National Championship as the team's leading scorer.  We also learn more about Tony's work at the Tony Delk Basketball Academy (www.tonydelk.com) where he is is helping dozens of boys and girls become the best basketball players that they can be!  Thank you so much to Tony Delk for a great interview!! 

    Living the Dream with Vitale Buford: Avoiding Becoming Addicted to Perfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 59:10


    The power of perfectionism:  is it a blessing or a curse?  Are you a perfectionist, and is it driving you crazy or holding you back from living your dream?  Or, are you a perfectionist and you don't know when to turn it off, and it is negatively impacting your work, home life, or social life?   Join us as we welcome life coach, author, and motivational speaker Vitale Buford, author of "Addicted to Perfect," as she discusses the power of perfectionism and how to not let it stop you from living your dream.  You can learn more about Vitale and her work as a life coach at www.vitalebuford.com. 

    Living the Dream with Marshall County (KY) County Attorney Jason Darnall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 149:30


    In this week's episode we continue "Love Your Lawyer Month" as I welcome my friend and special guest Jason Darnall, who is the County Attorney of Marshall County, Kentucky.  In this episode, Jason and I discuss not only his legal career, legal trends and tips for aspiring lawyers in the first half of the show, but also our passions for University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and St. Louis Cardinals baseball in the second half of the show.  We hope you enjoy this episode!!

    Love Your Lawyer Month with Attorney Jay Vaughn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 173:42


    Join me as I welcome my friend and fellow attorney Jay Vaughn of the Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery law firm in Louisville, Kentucky (https://justicestartshere.com/team/jay-r-vaughn/) as we reminisce about our college days at Murray State University (www.murraystate.edu) in Kentucky and discuss why Jay loves being a lawyer.  Jay focuses his nationwide practice in the area of personal injury law and is a Board Certified attorney in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  Jay gives his perspective not only on his own legal career, but also perspective on what it takes to be a great attorney (which can be helpful for the practicing or prospective lawyers out there).  Besides talking college days and our legal careers, I also ask Jay my standard pop culture "Living the Dream" questions to see if Jay truly is living the dream!   You can learn more about Jay's practice at https://justicestartshere.com/team/jay-r-vaughn/.  We hope you enjoy the discussion!

    Love Your Lawyer Month with Special Guest Mark Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 134:49


    Join Rodney and me as we kick off "Love Your Lawyer Month" on the show with our friend and top-rated attorney Mark Bryant of the Bryant Law Center in my hometown of Paducah, Kentucky (www.bryantpsc.com).  Mark has been one of Kentucky's best lawyers since starting his career in 1973 following his graduation from the University of Kentucky College of Law.   Mark is the former Commonwealth Attorney for McCracken County, Kentucky and he is one of the best rated personal injury and criminal defense lawyers in the country, handling personal injury and criminal defense matters throughout not just the State of Kentucky, but the remainder of the United States.      Mark is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, a Kentucky Super Lawyer, and a member in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum for top personal injury attorneys.  You can learn more about Mark and his colleagues for the Bryant Law Center at www.bryantpsc.com or by telephone at (270) 550-1230.

    Residential Real Estate Trends with Special Guest Roberto Balcker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 58:56


    Join us as we welcome special guest Roberto Balcker, founder and Broker of Prime Den Real Estate (www.primeden.com) as we discuss Miami residential real estate trends and tips for making sure you select the best realtor for your home sale or purchase.  You can contact Roberto at www.primeden.com if he can be of service to you in your home sale or even national realtor search.

    Living the Dream of Real Estate Investments with Special Guest Barbara Rea

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 77:31


    Join us as we welcome special guest Barbara Rea of Rea Advisory Group to discuss the world of real estate investment.  Barbara has over 20 years experience as a real estate executive advising some of the top real estate investors and funds in the nation on forming their investment company, securing investors, and selecting the right properties.  Today she shares her insights on the real estate trends for 2021 and how the world of real estate investment really works.  You can learn more about Barbara and her company Rea Advisory Group at www.reaadvisorygroup.com.  

    Living the Dream with Ricky Morton of The Rock N Roll Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 71:05


    Join us as we welcome wrestling legend Ricky Morton of the Rock N Roll Express to discuss his wrestling career of over 40 years!!  Ricky, along with his tag team partner Robert Gibson, are one of the biggest draws in the history of professional wrestling and are 9 time NWA World Tag Team Champions and WWE Hall of Famers!  In today's episode Ricky discusses his exciting career with his Rock N Roll Express tag team in the Memphis, Mid-South, Jim Crockett Promotions, and WCW, and gives insight on famous feuds with The Midnight Express, The Four Horsemen and more!!  Follow Ricky on Twitter at @realrickymorton, on Instagram at @thebabyface_ricky_morton and online at www.rickymortononline.com

    Recapping WWE's Survivor Series with Special Guest Scott Tudor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 90:49


    Join us as we welcome special guest Scott Tudor to break down the hard-hitting action from WWE's exciting Survivor Series event!  We break down the matchups between WWE Champion Roman Reigns and WWE Universal Champion Drew McIntyre, WWE's RAW Women's Champion Asuka and WWE's Smackdown Women's Champion Sasha Banks, The Street Profits against The New Day in a battle of WWE's tag team champions, the Survivor Series matches between RAW and Smackdown, the tribute to The Undertaker after his retirement, and much much more!!  We hope you enjoy our review!!

    Remembering Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy with Special Guest Miranda Gordy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 77:33


    Join us for a special episode as we remember the amazing career and wrestling legacy of Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy with his daughter and current SWE Fury Women's Champion Miranda Gordy!  We discuss not only Terry's amazing career as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds with Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts, but also his success in Japan, World Class Championship Wresting, Mid-South/Universal Wresting Federation (UWF), World Championship Wrestling, and beyond.  We also learn more about Miranda's successful entry into the world of professional wrestling as a second generation wrestler and the exciting things she is doing with the SWE Fury promotion in Texas as the Women's Champion.  You can follow Miranda's career on Instagram at @miranda.gordy, and you can follow SWE Fury on Instagram at @swefurytv and www.swefury.com.  A huge thank you to Miranda Gordy for a great interview!!

    Living the Dream with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 16:32


    Join us for a special episode of Living the Dream with Ben and Rodney as we welcome Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams to the show!  Secretary Adams is a fellow native of Paducah, Kentucky and classmate of mine, and he became Secretary of State in Kentucky in November 2019.  In today's episode, we talk with Secretary Adams about his election and his rise in politics, as well as the steps Kentucky has taken to assure a fair election in the upcoming November 2020 election:  an issue of concern to many people, regardless of political party.  You can learn more about Secretary Adams and matters relating to voter registration and voting in Kentucky at www.sos.ky.gov.

    A Tribute to Van Halen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 102:05


    Join us for a special tribute to the legendary rock n roll band Van Halen!  Founded by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony in 1974, this foursome became one of the biggest bands in the world with albums such as Van Halen, Van Halen II and 1984 and iconic songs such as "Jump," "Beautiful Girls," Hot for Teacher" and many more hits!!  Van Halen revamped in 1985 following the departure of David Lee Roth with new lead singer Sammy Hagar and did not miss a beat, pumping out its first #1 album 5150 and many more #1 albums through Sammy's reign that ended in 1995, as well as many hits such as "Right Now," "Top of the World," and "Best of Both Worlds.   With Eddie Van Halen passing away this month, we wanted to pay a special tribute to Eddie and the rest of the amazing talents of Van Halen that have brought so many moments of joy to us.  RIP Eddie Van Halen and long live Van Halen!! 

    A Tribute to The Road Warriors: Hawk and Animal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 53:24


    Join us for a special episode of Living the Dream with Ben and Rodney as we reflect back on the remarkable wrestling career to the greatest tag team of all time:  The Road Warriors.  Hawk and Animal dominated the wrestling tag team scene for a decade from the early 1980s into the 1990s and, while Hawk and Animal may have passed on, their legacy will live forever. 

    Space Talk: Discussing the Surge in Florida's Space Industry with Dale Ketchum of Space Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 63:09


    Join us as we welcome Dale Ketchum of Space Florida (www.spaceflorida.gov) to discuss the development and tremendous growth of Florida's space industry along Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County, Florida, more specifically at NASA's Florida headquarters in Cape Canaveral.  Dale is Vice President of Government & External Relations and plays a major role in recruiting and keeping major companies to serve NASA and the space industry, resulting in thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to the Brevard County and Central Florida economy.Rocket launches are now a regular occurrence from from Florida's Space Coast as new companies such as Elon Musk's SpaceX, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman, L3 Harris have come to Florida to help take our space industry to areas never seen before, including Mars.  This growth has created a major excitement, and also many high wage jobs and tourists for the State of Florida.    Learn more about Space Florida at www.spaceflorida.gov, and visit Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center (www.kennedyspacecenter.com) on your next trip to Florida to learn more about our space industry!  

    A Tribute to Motley Crue with Special Guest Bryan Guess

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 58:05


    Join me and my friend and special guest Bryan Guess as we review the career of the legendary rock band Motley Crue as we celebrate the 31 year anniversary of their most successful album "Dr. Feelgood!!"  The boys of Motley Crue (Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Nikki Sixx and Mick Mars) have produced a lot of great hits and memorable moments over the years and are truly some of the legends and bad boys of rock n roll.  Long live Motley Crue!  Check out their website at www.motley.com.  Also, learn more about Bryan Guess and his chiropractic and rejuvenation practice in Nashville at www.exodushealthcenter.com. 

    Stylin' and Profilin' with Christie Grays Chambers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 74:21


    Join us as we welcome special guest Christie Grays Chambers, expert fashion stylist and consultant from I AM CHIC (www.iamchic.net) and consistently voted as Miami's best dressed business woman, as she provides her insights on the hot fashion trends for both men and women as we continue through the summer and enter the fall seasons.  Christie also shares her insights on great places to find your next wardrobe or two online or in person.  Learn more about Christie at www.iamchic.net and on Instagram at @i_am_chic_10.  

    AC/DC "Back in Black" 40th Anniversary Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 47:38


    Join us as we pay tribute to the greatest rock n roll album of all time:  AC/DC's "Back in Black" album that debuted 40 years ago on July 25, 1980!  The AC/DC team of Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcom Young (rhythm guitar), Brian Johnson (vocals), Cliff Williams (bass guitar) and Phil Rudd (drums) produced the greatest selling rock n roll album of all time (with over 50 million albums sold) that includes classics such as "Back in Black," "Shoot to Thrill," "Hells Bells," "You Shook Me All Night Long," "Rock n Roll Ain't Noise Pollution," and more!!  Back in Black is a must listen for any music fan!!  Check out more about AC/DC at www.acdc.com!! 

    Diversity of Thought with Special Guest David Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 139:27


    Join us as we welcome our friend and national speaker David Jones, Founder of Diversity of Thought, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida (www.doti.us), to discuss the importance of diversity of thought in both the business world, personal growth and society. We also discuss the the current racial divide in American society following the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breeonna Taylor and how we as a nation of diverse races, ages, genders and backgrounds can listen, learn, grow, and come together so that we can all just get along.  You can learn more about David and Diversity of Thought, Inc. at www.doti.us, and check out his Facebook show "We Are Not O.K." every Wednesday night by searching for "We Are Night O.K."

    Analyzing Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" and the Greatest NBA Players of All Time with Special Guest Ronnie G

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 95:46


    Join us and special guest Ronnie G of the Vibes and Views Miami TV show as we give our thoughts on ESPN's documentary "The Last Dance" about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.  We also give our analysis of the greatest NBA players of all-time and debate whether Michael Jordan truly is the greatest NBA player of all time.  We hope you enjoy the show!!

    Wrestling Recap with Scott Tudor and Christian Mascagni

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 180:26


    Join us as we welcome special guests Scott Tudor and Christian Mascagni as we analyze AEW's Double or Nothing and WWE Money in the Bank pay per views and also provide updates on the happening in our first 2 weeks of our fantasy wrestling promotions (Wilson Wresting Federation, Tudor International Wresting Association, and Mascagni Championship Wrestling).

    Mother's Day Special with My Mom Sheila Hawkins and Special Guest Jen Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 72:35


    Join us for a special Mother's Day podcast with my mom Sheila Hawkins and my friend Jen Rogers and we discuss the challenges of being a mom, how the role of being a mom has changed over the years, and some of our favorite TV and movie moms!!  We hope you enjoy the episode!  Thank you to all of the mothers and mother figures out there for all that you do!!

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    2020 Fantasy Wrestling Draft & WWE Money in the Bank Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 118:29


    Join me and special guests Christian Mascagni and Scott Tudor for the first annual Living the Dream fantasy wrestling draft, as well as give our predictions for 2020 Money in the Bank, which were pretty accurate!  Christian, Scott and I participate in a 50 round draft to pick our wrestlers, past and present, for our singles and tag team divisions.  Check this out to see where legends such as Hulk Hogan, Rick Flair, Chris Jericho, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rowdy Roddy Piper and more, as well as modern stars like Seth Rollins and my favorites Otis and Mandy land.  Once our draft is complete, Christian, Scott and I will be creating our fantasy promotions, weekly TV programming and storylines, and pay per views through Wrestlemania 2021, with all storylines to be discussed on this podcast!!  Make sure to subscribe to our podcast to remain in the loop!  Enjoy!!

    Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 24:41


    Join us as we welcome podcast host and nationally-regarded key note public speaker Heather Monahan as she inspires us through her Creating Confidence program and shares tips on how to achieve your goals and dreams, even when the chips may be down.  Learn more about Heather and her podcast Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan at www.heathermonahan.com and on Instagram at @heathermonahan.

    Real Estate Impacts from COVID-19 and Cannabis Law with Tara Tedrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 103:30


    Join us as we welcome star lawyer Tara Tedrow of the Lowndes law firm in Orlando to discuss real estate development in Central Florida and the impact COVID-19 has had on Central Florida's real estate industry. Tara will also discuss her unique practice in the area of cannabis law as more states have dealt with this issue in connection with the legalization of marijuana, hemp, and the medical marijuana and CBD industries.  You can learn more about Tara and her law practice at www.lowndes-law.com and contact her at tara.tedrow@lowndes-law.com.

    Looking Great and Feeling Confident with Kim Gallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 34:44


    Join us as we welcome special guest Kim Gallo of Kim Gallo Esthetics to the show!  A former Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Hemisphere, Kim has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry as an esthetician, working for top beauty companies such as Chanel and L'Oreal prior to opening her own esthetician spa in 2019.  In this episode she shares skin care tips for women, men and teens to look great and feel confident.  You can learn more about Kim Gallo Esthetics at www.kimgalloesthetics.com.

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    80s and 90s Wrestling Bracket Challenge (The Middleweights) (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 149:15


    Join us as we conclude our bracket challenge of the top middleweight singles wrestlers of the 80s and 90s.  Who was better:  Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Macho Man Randy Savage, Ravishing Rick Rude, Kerry Von Erich or someone else?

    80s and 90s Wrestling Bracket Challenge (The Middleweights) (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 95:01


    Join us for Part 1 our bracket challenge of the top middleweight singles wrestlers of the 80s and 90s.  Who was better:  Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Macho Man Randy Savage, Ravishing Rick Rude, Kerry Von Erich or someone else?

    Wrestlemania 36 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 122:56


    Join us and special guest Scott Tudor as we recap the 2-night Wrestlemania 36!  We celebrate the magical Wrestlemania moment as Otis finally gets his dream woman Mandy Rose, OHHH YEAHHH!!!  Hear our takes on Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman get heavyweight championship gold and fabulous matches of Charlotte Flair v. Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross v. The Kabuki Warriors, Kevin Owens v. Seth Rollins and more!!  Follow us online at www.benandrodney.com 

    Marketing Trends and Tips with Andrea Ocampo of Thrown Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 65:02


    Join us as we welcome our friend Andrea Ocampo of Thrown Media in Miami to Living the Dream to discuss trends in marketing and how to best market you and your brand.  Andrea's marketing expertise ranges from sports marketing to small and national brands who use her expertise to create and market their story.  You can learn more about Andrea and her marketing services at www.thrownmedia.com and follow her on Instagram at @officialandreaocampotv.

    80's and 90s Wrestling Bracket Challenge: Best Singles Wrestlers (The Heavyweights)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 252:15


    Join us as we break down out 64-man bracket of the best heavyweight singles wrestlers of the 80s and 90s!  Who is the best heavyweight of this era:  Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The American Dream Dusty Rhodes, The Undertaker, The Rock, HHH, Bruiser Brody, Stan Hanson, or someone else?  Let us know what you think of this episode at www.benandrodney.com

    80s and 90s Tag Team Wrestling Bracket Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 153:27


    Join us for a special episode of Living the Dream as we break down our 64 team 80s and 90s tag team wrestling bracket challenge!  Who was better:  The Road Warriors or The Steiner Brothers, The Midnight Express or The Rock n Roll Express, The Hart Foundation or Demolition, The Fabulous Freebirds or The Von Erichs?  Check out this episode and let us know if you agree with our bracket picks?

    Kentucky Wildcat Basketball March Madness Bracket Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 110:45


    Join us as we hold our first Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Bracket Challenge breaking down the top 24 Kentucky Wildcat teams since the Rupp Arena era began in the 1976-77 season.  Who is the greatest team of that era?  Is it one of John Calapari's one and done teams or one of the classic teams of former coaches Joe B. Hall or Rick Pitino?  Gives this episode a listen to help you get over the blues of March Madness being postponed for 2020.

    March Madness Special with Kentucky Wildcat Legend Jamal Mashburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 70:31


    Join Ben and Rodney for a special March Madness special as they chat with University of Kentucky basketball legend and All-American and 2003 NBA All-Star Jamal Mashburn regarding his basketball career at the University of Kentucky and some special March Madness runs, including the classic 1992 Elite Eight Matchup against Christian Laettner, Bobby Hurley, Grant Hill and the Duke Blue Devils.  We also discuss Jamal's NBA and his post-basketball success in the business world and as a father. Join us as we Live the Dream with Jamal Mashburn!

    It's a Cinderella Story with Jeremy Story: Remembering the 25th Anniversary of the 1995 Marshall County High School Boys' Basketball Team's Trip to the Kentucky Sweet 16 and Final Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 145:56


    It's a Cinderella story with special guest Jeremy Story!  Join me as I welcome friend and former classmate Jeremy Story as we relive the amazing story of how Marshall County High School's 1994-95 Men's Basketball made it all the way to the Kentucky Sweet 16 Men's Basketball Tournament and the final four of that tournament.  Led by Jeremy as Region 1 Player of the Year, former NBA player and Marshall County basketball legend Dan Langhi, and fellow starters Rory Brewer, Todd Clevidence, and Robert Sanders, along with a host of key role players, Head Coach Kirk Chiles, and Assistant Coaches Doug Lyles, Greg McQuigg and Dan Hudson, this Marshals team banded together when times were tough and went on an amazing season-ending run that ended with this team being one of the most heralded and beloved teams in Marshall County High School's glorious basketball tradition.  We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane!

    Women in Business and Leadership Following the "Me Too Movement" with Special Guest Lisa Concepcion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 85:01


    Join us as we welcome back special guest Lisa Concepcion to discuss the Boss Babe movement and how to become a Boss Babe.  We also discuss the challenges women in business face in light of the "Me Too" movement and from other women.  Spoiler alert!!  We also get Lisa's take on J-Lo's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance and whether the criticism J-Lo received from other women was on point.  Follow Lisa at www.lovequestcoaching.com and @lisathelovecoach on Instagram.

    Wrestling Recap with Scott Tudor and Christian Mascagni

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 88:22


    Join us for Wrestling Recap with special guests Scott Tudor and Christian Mascagni as we recap the amazing NXT Takeover in Portland and the latest in All Elite Wrestling, and preview the upcoming AEW Revolution pay per view this Saturday featuring AEW Champion Chris Jericho against John Moxley and Cody Rhodes against MJF.  Check out our podcast episode online at www.benandrodney.com.  

    The "Cuff Em and Stuff Em" Episode with Sheriff Wayne Ivey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 68:12


    Join us for our "Cuff Em and Stuff Em" episode with special guest Sheriff Wayne Ivey of the award-winning Brevard County Sheriff's Office in Brevard County, Florida.  In this episode, we talk with Sheriff Ivey on the hot topics facing law enforcement today and get his tips on how you can prepare yourself for these issues.  Sheriff Ivey also gives insight on the importance and growing trend of social media in the fight against crime, including his super popular "Wheel of Fugative" on Facebook and YouTube.  We also discuss the importance of the K-9 Unit at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, and the tremendous work this office does in running the Animal Services Department to help find new homes for abandoned dogs and cats.  You can learn more about the work of Sheriff Ivey and the team at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office by following them on Facebook and YouTube.  Enjoy the show!

    WWE Women's Royal Rumble Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 111:03


    Join us and special guest Scott Tudor as we recap the amazing WWE women's Royal Rumble matches and discuss the current state of women's wrestling in WWE and NXT as we head down the road to Wrestlemania!!

    WWE Royal Rumble Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 72:44


    Join me and my special guest Scott Tudor as we give insight on the mens matches at the WWE Royal Rumble!  It was a fantastic card with a lot of hot action.  We hope you enjoy the show!  Join us next week as we recap an exciting women's card at the Royal Rumble!

    Arts & Entertainment Law with Adam Losey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 144:13


    Join us as we welcome attorney Adam Losey of Losey Law in Orlando as we discuss arts & entertainment law, technology law, and so much more!  Check out Adam's law firm at www.losey.law.

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