Playing The Game Podcast

Episode 042: Blayne Andersen Part 3: Blayne is back with Brock and Cody once again. Blayne has proven himself as a successful investor and entrepreneur, and he's here to share some hard-earned tips. Because of his unique perspective as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, his mindset remains positive even during our tough current market. Blayne also shares some of his Elk hunt highlights and learns some insider hunting hacks from the boys. Listen to find out how Blayne keeps his cool and juggles his responsibilities so you can keep #playingthegame. Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 6:11: Current state of the market and job rates. 6:11 - 11:36: A positive perspective on the modern economy. 11:36 - 17:48: Committing to your investments - Seasoned investor mentality. 17:48 - 21:36: How attitude affects returns. 21:36 - 28:20: Market predictions and the effects of oil. 28:20 - 34:14: The world politics behind the market. 34:14 - 40:51: Blayne's first big hunt. 40:51 - 44:25: Hunting Elk with “Amo” Dan Ames. 44:25 - 47:55: Big game cultivation in the west. 47:55 - 51:46: Hunting in Mexico. 51:46 - 53:38: Using the rut and moon phases to time hunts. 53:38 - 58:37: What makes hunting so valuable?

Episode 041: The boys are back from Labor Day weekend and ready to get back after it. In this episode, they break down tips for health and fitness as they get a little deeper into hunting season, and Cody shares the challenges and trials of dealing with bad-form parents in the baseball club scene. Let's just say there's a shortage of dignity around some of our baseball diamonds. Stay tuned as baseball and hunting season continue, and our boys keep #playingthegame Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 03:54: Intro and the fate of time 03:55 - 05:05: Cody's daughter is out there getting after it 05:06 - 10:49: Cody's trailer challenges amongst others 10:50 - 15:06: Brock's report on 75 Hard 15:07 - 19:47: Cody's inputs and advice on training 19:48 - 32:38: No lotion, please 32:39 - 39:03: Going to the next level becoming Elite 39:04 - 39:03: LLWS: competing and composure in your youth 39:04 - 42:38: Structure of One Performance teams and competition 42:39 - 50:18: Club tournament baseball is out of control 50:19 - 56:54: There's no crying in baseball 56:55 - 58:48: Drama in soccer 58:49 - 55:38: Would sports be better without coaches and parents?

Episode 040: Welcome, Taylor Loewen! Taylor is carrying on a family tradition by operating and sharing the magic and mystique of Canadian hunting through Redwillow Outfitters. Brock and Cody sit down with Taylor as he breaks down the skill and technique required to take down big game animals in the Alberta wilderness and beyond. Great stories abound in this one and will get your heart pounding as we head into the Fall hunting season. Keep #playingthegame! Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 04:22: Introducing Taylor Loewen from Redwillow Outfitters 04:23 - 08:56: Western Canadian Moose vs Yukon Moose 08:57 - 10:37: Big Foot vs Jack Link's 10:38 - 15:34: Bountiful Black Bears 15:35 - 19:26: Brock's Bear 19:27 - 24:42: Dudley's trip to Canada with Brock and Taylor 24:43 - 33:01: Brock's Sprint, Taylor's shuffle and upcoming hunts 33:02 - 36:12: Taylor's trip to Africa 36:13 - 40:51: Taylor's only 25 40:52 - 44:52: Get to Redwillowoutfitters.com for booking 44:53 - 48:47: Also reach out to Tyler for abroad, exotic hunts 48:48 - 59:31: Carrying on the family legacy 59:32 - 63:44: Deer stalkin' ain't for the faint of heart

Episode 038: Welcome, Tyler Valdez! Tyler is a long-time family friend of Cody and is on his way to becoming a Sun Devil. He has been paying his dues on the diamond and in the gym and is ready to make his mark on the storied ASU baseball program. Like many ball players, Tyler loves guns. He's got great takes on what it's like today as an aspiring gun owner and also on the college game. Take a listen and imagine what it'd be like to have the whole world in front of you as you're #playingthegame. Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 08:22: Introducing Tyler Valdez 08:23 - 14:01: Tyler's backstory with baseball 14:02 - 20:30: I've got an opinion, but it's mine 20:31 - 25:02: Go vote! 25:03 - 27:16: Good ol' baseball fights! 27:17 - 31:42: Transfer portal, bye bye 31:43 - 37:01: ABT, Always Be Training 37:02 - 39:12: Gun laws a changin' 39:13 - 40:51: Getting outside makes better people 40:52 - 44:52: Cody's got a new trailer 44:53 - 52:47: Tyler's got a cous deer hunt 52:48 - 59:31: COVID eligibility 59:32 - 68:44: Baseball players and hunters 68:45 - 70:12: 2nd place is the first loser 70:13 - 73:29: Iggi's 73:30 - 76:15: Pistols to ARs 76:16 - 80:09: College and calibers

Jeff Lester of Hunt Hard joins the boys for a hard-hitting discussion on the ups and downs of both entrepreneurship and hunting. Jeff has been there and done that in the field and in the grind of business. He's built a business from the ground up and developed a life philosophy hard-earned that will inspire anyone. Jeff has walked the walked and shows the sacrifices required to make it and #playthegame - 00:00 - 06:22: Home town Eagar, Arizona boy 06:23 - 12:01: Getting Hunt Hard started… It's not joke 12:02 - 20:30: Designing a pack and meeting market demand 20:31 - 25:02: Foreign Manufacturing vs Domestic Manufacturing 25:03 - 27:16: Value of the Hunt Hard brand 27:17 - 31:42: Economy: The more things change, the more they stay the same 31:43 - 37:01: Sacrificing for something bigger… Is it worth it? 37:02 - 39:12: Saying no and putting family first 39:13 - 44:52: Being present and making time for the big moments 44:53 - 52:47: Hunting vs Family, family should win every time 52:48 - 59:31: Outfitters should specialize in their units 59:32 - 68:44: One-percent of the guides are worth it 68:45 - 73:29: Setting expectations sets people up for success 73:30 - 76:15: Better lucky than good 76:16 - 82:04: Take pride in what you do -

Let's let the boys be boys! Brock and Cody take a minute to catch up with one another as Brock describes his Grand Canyon adventures and Cody gives advice on long-term health and fitness. They each describe some life milestones as they gear up for Summer. There's a big Summer ahead so let's keep #playingthegame! - Timecode: 00:00 - 06:54: Rim to Rim: the Backstory 06:55 - 09:56: The loadout: what to bring and what not to bring 09:57 - 11:49: The training, or lack thereof, in preparation 11:50 - 15:06: How we started 15:07 - 19:47: Fuel and hydration discipline 19:48 - 23:38: If I keep going, I'm going to die 23:39 - 26:40: The Devil's Corkscrew: get ready for the most difficult part 26:41 - 30:03: Taryn's a great teammate 30:04 - 36:38: Pushing yourself between the ears 36:49 - 40:18: Brock's pledge to health and fitness 40:19 - 50:54: Cody's advice on achieving fitness goals 50:55 - 54:48: How we carry habits forward into adulthood 54:49 - 59:44: 75 Hard - helps to have a checklist 59:45 - 63:48: Knees over toes: helpful in knee health and pain prevention 63:49 - 67:32: Sending your kids out of the house 67:33 - 80:54: Let's let the boys be boys

Brock and Cody welcome Jeff Row (@jeffrey.row) to the podcast. Jeff has taken and helped many others take some huge bucks from all over the greater Southwest. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast and shares some great stories from the hunt and from the dirt track.Take a listen and get ready to after it! #playingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 05:55: Walk up songs and wakeboarding 05:56 - 08:22: Introducing Jeff Row! 08:23 - 12:51: Trail cameras are donezo in AZ 12:52 - 18:24: Jeff's introduction into hunting with his dad 18:25 - 23:55: Baseball players as athletes 23:56 - 29:32: ‘The Gram' doesn't do the grind justice 29:33 - 35:31: Look out for shoot planes 35:32 - 41:02: Shoes on or off? 41:03 - 48:26: Cliff rose: mule deers' jam 48:27 - 57:53: The big 200 takedown 57:54 - 73:40: Racing dirt bikes on the Baja!

Welcome back to the show! The boys sit down with Mark Fillback from the Fillback Family of Auto Dealerships to discuss business, life, and of course, hunting. Straight out of the great state of Wisconsin, Mark brings a unique perspective on business and life with his down home roots. The Fillback Family of Auto Dealerships is in its third generation, and much of its current success is due to Mark. Lots of nuggets in this one, so sit back and study as Mark shares his story and how he keeps #playingthegame. - 00:00 - 10:36: Introducing Mark Fillback and Arizona travels: hikes, baseball, and rodeos 10:37 - 15:22: Fillback Family of Dealerships: First, Second, and Third Generations 15:23 - 20:48: Nuts and bolts of the auto dealership business 20:49 - 25:15: Keeping the store staffed with excellent customer service 25:16 - 29:08: From farm and factory to the sales floor 29:09 - 34:54: Youth coaching: put your money where your mouth is 34:55 - 39:38: Keeping confidence while also living in reality 39:39 - 44:54: Big city, big dreams, and everything in between 44:55 - 48:26: Arizona is great for training baseball and flying 48:27 - 53:14: Big city vs Small town living 53:15 - 58:11: Bonding through Diet Coke and hunting 58:12 - 61:45: Hollywood shenanigans 61:46 - 66:49: Let's talk more about Diet Coke and caffeine 66:50 - 69:12: TAC: A great time requiring great effort 69:13 - 73:19: Arizona hunting units break down 73:20 - 76:54: Till next time….

Mike Schneider is back! The boys sit down with Mike and catch up on his world of brand development and taking companies to the next level. Brock, Cody, and Mike discuss the attributes of what it means to be a great teammate and how difficult that can be. Mike Schneider embodies these attributes, and it shows in how sought after he is by some of the best companies within the outdoor recreation industry. Sit back and listen as these overachievers share their hard earned stories from business, family, and sports. #playingthegame - Show Notes 00:00 - 06:46: Lost car keys and salvage titles 06:47 - 09:26: Catching up with Mike Schneider and brand development 09:27 - 13:49: Black Diamond, Coros, and going all day and all night 13:50 - 16:10: Sharpen the saws and refresh, or you'll break 16:11 - 18:22: Being satisfied and when you're an idea factory 18:23 - 21:08 Creativity and getting things done when you're an original 21:09 - 23:34: Weird times mean opportunities for the brave and dedicated 23:35 - 26:35: Cody's got almost 60 teams! 26:36 - 28:56: You need to have thick skin in the alpha environment 28:57 - 31:44: Punching and picking fights 31:45 - 37:32: Being a good teammate is hard 37:33 - 41:45: Do the right thing and be a good teammate. There's more at stake than just you 41:46 - 44:49: Leaders do whatever it takes and leading by example 44:50 - 51:50: Cardiff Snowcraft: Product with a Purpose 51:51 - 53:55: VRBO for boats?? 53:56 - 56:42: Hiking the Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim

The boys have the great privilege of sitting down with Lonnie Workman of PSE Archery. Lonnie is a bowhunter's bowhunter and is a great example of following your passion. After a successful career in banking, Lonnie pivoted to his true love, archery and bowhunting. Lonnie worked his way up to the C-Suite at PSE, and according to bowhunting legend, Pete Shepley, “The work ethic, positive attitude, and active leadership of Lonnie Workman… will help take both PSE and the archery industry into a brighter future.” Pete's words ring true throughout this conversation. Enjoy the listen and keep #playingthegame. - 00:00 - 06:12: Introducing Lonnie Workman of PSE! 06:13 - 09:33: Playing all the sports and the pitfall of sports specialization 09:34 - 12:01: From the backwoods of West Virginia to urban/suburban Florida 12:02 - 12:57: College in Florida/New York and back to West Virginia 12:58 - 18:46: Banking track to Political Consulting and back to banking 18:47 - 23:10: California and sand dunes with motocross bikes 23:11 - 29:14: Banking to the outdoor industry 29:15 - 34:46: Confidence to be the best but humble enough to study and learn 34:47 - 41:41: In Sales and Service, have your phone ready at all times 41:42 - 45:31: Speaking of GOATS… John Dudley 45:32 - 52:11: Teachability is a key prerequisite for archery and bowhunting 52:12 - 58:57: Recruiting John Dudley 58:58 - 64:29: California to Tucson and taking PSE to the next level 65:30 - 68:16: PSE presents the top bow in each price point. 68:17 - 75:32: Carbon all the way, every day all day 75:33 - 80:26: The C-Suite protects the bottomline and the people within the Organization 80:27 - 86:14: Humility of Ladies vs Ego of Males 86:15 - 92:40: Elk hunt in Colorado

Blayne Andersen Part 2: The boys welcome back Blayne Andersen to the podcast. Blayne runs and guns with the best of them. He's a serial entrepreneur with a unique perspective as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Brock and Cody sit down with Blayne to discuss business philosophy as well gain insight into these current up-and-down capital markets. These tumultuous times demand a clear and rational voice, and Blayne provides the historical context to help us navigate what lies ahead as we keep #playingthegame. - Show Notes: 00:00 - 05:17: The necessity for alternative voices. 05:18 - 08:33: Control what you can control. 08:34 - 18:59: Mentoring not only kids but parents in youth sports. 19:00 - 24:03: Never taking no for an answer. There will always be resistance. 24:04 - 30:54: Pleasing everybody vs Your way or the highway 30:55 - 35:44: Partners and the merit of a trial period. 35:45 - 40:27: COVID: turning a catastrophe into an opportunity 40:28 - 43:54: Cars to trailers and being willing to change. 43:55 - 47:01: Shoes: Be careful who you surround yourself with 47:02 - 58:45: Meeting Michael Jordan and other GOATs 58:46 - 61:17: Creating value and try to make yourself so valuable that it's impossible for you to go. 61:18 - 71:43: Financial markets: Time in the market beats timing the market every time 71:44 - 78:37: Buy high and sell low: 90% of investors 78:38 - 83:24: Sound financial principles and practices breed success 84:25 - 89:43: Law of Abundance and being charitable equally important for financial success 89:44 - 100:40: What are the true indicators of success? Education - it depends

Brock and Cody are back! Life keeps moving and changing for the boys. After 20 plus years in pro baseball, Cody takes a leave of absence to focus on certain priorities and new opportunities ahead. Family, business, and of course the great outdoors keep these guys in the hunt and always #playingthegame. - 00:00 - 06:32: Cody's big transition: Leaving Pro Ball. 06:33 - 12:16: Cody's plans for the future. Family, baseball, and hunting. 12:17 - 17:13: Luck of the buck is always on its side…. Until it's not. 17:14 - 19:59: Keeping options open, but family is first. 20:00 - 23:33: Playing the long game with customers and employees. 23:34 - 27:12: Being a good teammate even when you're on your way out. 27:13 - 33:47: I'm 0 for 20. I'm due. 33:48 - 36:10: Don't live in the past. It's about improvement. 36:11 - 45:48: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors: Ain't no free lunch. 45:49 - 53:12: Importance of accountants and the nuts and bolts of businesses. 53:13 - 61:17: Mutual expectations = mutual understanding. 61:18 - 64:32: All that glitters isn't gold. 64:33 - 67:12: Instagram: good and bad. Use it as a tool. 67:12 - 73:17: Investing in the future: stocks, real estate, and podcasts.

Nature wins. Always. The preparation and training is what sets apart the good hunters from the great hunters. Brock and Cody in this episode get you prepped and trained for this upcoming hunting season by discussing fitness, shooting, and packing gear. This episode will get your heart pumping as we lean into the Fall and get to chasing big animals. #keepplayingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 05:02: Catching up and sitting water 05:03 - 11:09: What's in the pack and training to carry that weight 11:10 - 17:40: The pack is different depending on the hunt and fitness requirements are different as well. 17:41 - 22:01: Strength vs Size, Power vs Hypertrophy 22:02 - 27:58: Fatigue makes cowards of us all 27:59 - 35:44: You won't be able to out hunt your equipment or your fitness 35:45 - 40:22: Shooting prep 40:23 - 47:17: The devil is in the details. Packing and prepping. 47:18 - 58:35: Gear reviews, camo patterns, etc. 58:36 - 67:02: Nature wins. Always.

The only thing better than hunting is the memory of hunting. Troy Smith of @authentictaxidermy creates a tangible artifact of people's hunting experiences through his taxidermy business. Based out of Arizona, @authentictaxidermy has a national reputation for creating the best mounts in the industry. Troy is a great example of going against the grain, following your passion, and creating a lifestyle and livelihood that everyone should aspire to. Troy is the perfect guest to get you pumped for this upcoming Fall hunting season. #playingthegame - Timecode: 00:00 - 19:47: Introducing Troy Smith and the story behind Brock's 387 bull elk. 19:48 - 23:28: Complacency kills. Evolving in business. 23:29 - 28:54: The art of taxidermy 28:55 - 32:44: Damn the torpedoes, let's go to taxidermy school. 32:45 - 37:56: The Troy Smith taxidermy journey. 37:57 - 45:06: Taxidermy creates opportunities for you to be around interesting, like-minded people. 45:07 - 48:28: Hustling with two jobs and then going taxidermy full time. 48:29 - 54:15: Commerce contributes. Everyone has a taxidermy story. 54:16 - 63:38: Tanning is more than meets the eye and other nuances in taxidermy. 63:39 - 69:24: The story behind Troy's most recent mount, a mountain lion. 69:25 - 73:10: Always be game, Brock's buffalo. 73:11 - 78:26: Taxidermy humor, neighboring an animal clinic. 78:27 - 82:46: Inside baseball: Arizona hunting and the strip 82:47 - 88:20: Hunting withTaryn and hunting storytelling - Troy's Links: Instagram Profile: @authentictaxidermy Website: https://authentictaxidermyaz.com/

Our favorite Redneck Tech geek is back! @copecreative is here, ladies and gentleman, but there's nothing geeky about Caleb Copeland. He's your consummate gitrdone-good ol' boy but with the smarts and savvy of a tech entrepreneur/businessman. The boys sit down with Caleb to discuss baseball, business, and bows. Sit back and listen as the boys tell stories, reminisce, and discuss their future endeavors (hunts of course!) #playingthegame - Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 03:33: Catching up and discussing the Rocky Mountains 03:34 - 08:46: Weather, rain, and horn growth 08:47 - 20:34: What's cheating in baseball? 20:35 - 24:01: Randy Johnson/pidgeon/Cody Ransom story 24:02 - 26:49: Baseball's greatest gift: the gift of failure 26:50 - 33:34: Weather across the country. Pick your poison. 33:35 - 38:25: Snoring roommates 38:26 - 45:12: Ryer, the leprechaun bike story 45:13 - 52:01: Caleb's Genesis story 52:02 - 57:52: How the sausage is made 57:53 - 64:47: Emailing Jeff Foxworthy and snowballing from there 64:48 - 69:59: Once kids arrive get ready for time to fly 70:00 - 78:33: Letting kids fail but protecting them 79:34 - 85:12: Retaining and incentivising high performing employees 85:13 - 93:29: Influencer pay 93:30 - 97:40: Crossbow glory

Here's Jonny! Jonny Gomes is back with a bow and a brand new project. www.signingdaysports.com takes the baseball recruiting world virtual with a goal of empowering kids and colleges to find one another and creating more student athlete opportunities in the game of baseball. Brock and Cody sit down with Jonny to discuss this new project as well as Jonny's new hobby, archery, along with the need for a new game: Big League Grocery Shopping. Keep #playingthegame. - Show Notes Timecode: 00:00 - 08:22: Welcoming back Jonny Gomes and a good ol' Kill Cliff 08:23 - 14:01: Archery and new hobbies 14:02 - 20:30: Beginning bowhunting frustrations and flying squirrels 20:31 - 25:02: Kids doing kid things, great learning situations 25:03 - 27:16: Jonny's bow is meant for hunting hippos 27:17 - 31:42: Virtual reality and ninjas 31:43 - 37:01: Creating real life baseball experiences in the grocery aisle 37:02 - 39:12: Rugby: football without pads 39:13 - 40:51: Best professional sports position is…. Starting MLB pitcher 40:52 - 44:52: Big RW project in the works! 44:53 - 52:47: Modern kids sports and the benefits of a great coach 52:48 - 59:31: Baseball, recruiters, and Jonny's new project: www.signingdaysports.com 59:32 - 68:44: Getting kids scholarships 68:45 - 70:12: Your first virtual baseball card 70:13 - 73:29: It all comes back to Kill Cliff 73:30 - 76:15: Big League Grocery Shopping 76:16 - 80:09: Getting Jonny shooting straight

This week’s guest reverses roles, takes the headphones off, and puts a microphone in front of his face. We’re pumped to welcome Ryer Porter (@ryer_porter), field producer, designer, podcast producer, and social media manager for @copecreative and @playingthegamepodcast to the show. Ryer breaks down tracking sasquatch and what it’s like to document some of people’s most profound memories. “The Leprechaun '' is a skilled artist but most importantly epitomizes a good dude and is great company for any hunt or adventure. You’ll learn a lot but laugh harder in this one #playingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 06:25: Introducing Ryer Porter, international man of mystery 06:26 - 10:04: Meeting Brock and hunts 10:05 - 23:32: Carrying a camera and looking for sasquatch 23:33 - 25:46: Who’d win in arm wrestling match, Cody or Barry Bonds 25:47 - 46:55: Meeting Brock in Colorado and the life of an adventure videographer 46:56 - 51:37: Dune trips 51:38 - 56:06: Deep sea fishing and sea sickness 56:07 - 60:03: Getting the calorie count right 60:04 - 71:37: Is that Lance Armstrong or Ryer Porter? 71:38 - 75:52: Kids parties and racing bikes 72:53 - 77:13: Ryer Porter II, when is the next episode? 77:14 - 82:07: Future hunts with Cody and Cope Creative 82:08 - 86:33: Working with content creators on hunts 86:34 - 98:15: Talking content on the dunes and making memories -

This week’s guest special guest is Greg Krogh. Greg is the owner/operator of Mogollon Rim Outfitters, and he and his outfitters have won the hard-earned reputation as some of the best outfitters in the country. He has forgotten more about hunting and shooting than most of us will ever learn in our lifetimes. The only thing that comes close to matching Greg’s hunting skill is his story telling ability. So sit back, laugh, and learn from Greg and the boys. #playingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 06:31: Introducing Greg Krogh, owner/operator Mogollon Rim Outfitters 06:32 - 10:04: Greg’s start in the guiding game 10:05 - 19:46: Shooting school and shooting kit 19:47 - 26:30: Long range shooting and hunting ethics 26:31 - 31:21: A professional hunting guide uses a hunting guide 31:22 - 46:55: Big Buck story 46:56 - 57:07: Dear measurement matrix and personal measurements 57:08 - 59:19: How to age a deer 59:20 - 67:58: Hunting crowds and cameras 67:59 - 72:01: Cameras and hunting ethics 72:02 - 76:41: Pain and sacrifice to get your trophy 76:42 - 81:22: Closing thoughts 86:10 - 93:33: John’s upcoming hunts 93:34 - 100:47: Desert big game 100:48 - 106:19: In sickness and in health, hunting with your significant other - Contact Greg: Instagram: @greg_Krogh Website: http://www.mogollonrimoutfitters.com - Guest Bio: Owner/Operator of Mogollon Rim Outfitters since 1985 Specializing in Mule Deer and Elk in both Arizona and Nevada

This week’s guest, John Barklow (@jbarklow), is a retired, 20-year Navy Diver, who took his passions, work ethic, and values and turned them into a dream career with Sitka. If you have a goal of turning your passion into a profession, then John’s example will shed light on how to get it done. In short, it’s not easy. But if you’re committed and a good dude, big things can happen. #playingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 10:12: Introducing John Barklow, Navy Diver and Master Mountaineer 10:13 - 14:03: Transitioning from the Navy to Sitka. Live, eat, and sleep mountain gear 14:04 - 17:36: Government employment vs Civilian employment 17:37 - 21:50: The importance of friends 21:51 - 28:57: The value of a spouse (an in-house critic) 28:58 - 35:55: Always looking for the next improvement 35:56 - 43:56: Sitka’s story 43:57 - 49:19: Navigating COVID 49:20 - 56:58: Getting up to Alaska and Canada after COVID 58:59 - 68:58: Posting hunting pictures 68:59 - 77:07: Authenticity in the hunting world 77:08 - 86:09: Would you sit around for $100k 86:10 - 93:33: John’s upcoming hunts 93:34 - 100:47: Desert big game 100:48 - 106:19: In sickness and in health, hunting with your significant other -

Karma! The more you give, the more you receive. This timeless principle abounds in business and in life. In this episode, Brock and Cody reunite and discuss their latest events and projects. Brock just returned from the Black Rifle Coffee Charity Archery Event and Cody has started a new baseball project with none other than Jonny Gomes. Catch up with the boys and potentially win a new pair of Jordans. Details to follow! #keepplayingthegame - Show Notes: 00:00 - 04:46: Catching up and loving what you do 04:47 - 16:55: Empower others, get your time back, and be even more successful 16:56 - 25:33: The more you give, the more you get. The BRCC event! 24:34 - 37:16: Boys zero tags for the upcoming year:( They’ll find a way. 37:17 - 40:12: Podcast updates and upcoming guests. 40:13 - 44:26: Cody’s got a new baseball project. 45:27 - 52:26: Youth sports and club sports 52:27 - 57:17: One-sport athletes vs Multi-sport athletes 57:18 - 64:44: Importance of failing and learning to fail 64:45 - 66:33: If you want to play college baseball, you need good grades. 66:34 - 71:04: Bow builds and Jordans on the way.

Jonny Gomes is in the house!  World Series champion and epic story teller, Jonny Gomes, sits down with Brock and Cody for a “behind the scenes”  discussion of baseball and life.  You’ll appreciate Jonny’s humility and verve as he recounts the make and break points of his unique baseball journey.  If you want to hear nuggets about Hall of Famers like Derek Jeter and Nolan Ryan, this episode is for you.  In the end success is not just about getting, it’s about what you can give back.  #playthegame Guest Links: Instagram: @jonnygomesusa https://www.mlb.com/player/jonny-gomes-430404 https://www.troopsdirect.org Show Notes 00:00 - 06:45: Manies and pedies 06:46 - 13:46: Introducing Jonny Gomes, the three board man 13:47 - 16:37: Predator and pretty 16:38 - 18:39: Fishin’ Man 18:40 - 23:48: Ball, board, and motor sports 23:49 - 25:59: Jonny’s brother, All-American 26:00 - 32:13: Tampa Bay try outs and getting drafted 32:14 - 35:12: Tampa Bay, Title Town! 35:13 - 40:51: 13 years in the Bigs 40:52 - 48:52: Yankees Stadium and the Coliseum 48:53 - 54:47: World Series Stories and the Rings 54:48 - 59:31: Superstitions and the placebo effect 59:32 - 61:44: The Captain 61:45 - 70:12: Bro’s and bouncing around 70:13 - 84:29: Mound charging etiquette and other “rules” of baseball 84:30 - 90:15: Retirement and the lure of the game 90:16 - 97:22: Giving back to the game 97:23 - 100:42: Self-Evaluating is mandatory 100:43 - 107:20: Supporting the Active War Fighter 107:21 - 118:55: Teasing the future episode Guest Bio: Married to Kristi...The couple has 3 children. Older brother Joey, also an OF, was drafted by TB in 2002 and played 5 minor league seasons in the Rays and Padres systems. Graduated from Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, CA where he earned all-league honors...Had his No. 1 baseball jersey retired as part of the ceremonies on Jonny Gomes Day on 2/11/06. Attended Santa Rosa Junior College. Has the tattoo "AW" on his right bicep in honor of Adam Westcott, a childhood friend who was killed in a car accident that he was also involved in. Commemorated the 2013 season with a tattoo depicting the World Series trophy, the Boston Strong logo, and a duckboat from the championship parade. Has worn "707" on his glove and shoes to honor his hometown of Petaluma (area code 707).

Taryn’s turn! This week Brock’s in the hot seat as Taryn White (@taryn.s.white), Brock’s better half, joins the podcast. The same month that they got married, Brock embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. Taryn has been through it all, thick and thin, and it goes to show that behind every successful entrepreneur is often an equally, if not more, successful and talented spouse. The yin and yang of Brock and Taryn’s relationship is a great example of how entrepreneurship is a family and team effort. Get ready to laugh when you listen to this one! #playingthegame - Episode Topics: 00:00 - 12:01: Introducing Mesa High’s own, Taryn White 12:02 - 15:03: High school drama, but not what you think 15:04 - 23:16: Brock and Taryn’s story 23:17 - 32:32: Starting a new life and a new business 32:33 - 37:16: The life of entrepreneur and work-life balance 37:17 - 41:08: Enjoy being present 41:09 - 45:14: College, putting yourself through, and putting dreams on hold for a spouse 45:15 - 51:55: Husting and coaching 51:56 - 54:20: Coaching and babies 54:21 - 60:10: Skydiving, hunting, and anniversaries 60:11 - 67:40: The impact and benefit of a great spouse for the entrepreneur 67:41 - 79:24: When Brock zigs, Taryn zags

We all know baseball from the first pitch to the last out. However, what is the baseball life like the other 20 hours a day? This week’s guest, Ericka Ransom (an accomplished athlete herself and Cody’s wife), breaks down the highs and lows of a baseball family. Ericka has been by Cody’s side through it all, and together they have forged an inspiring partnership as they continue to raise kids and give back to baseball. Life is a team effort, so give this episode a listen as your #playingthegame. - Show Notes: 00:00 - 08:37: Introducing Ericka Ransom 08:38 - 14:36: Moving A LOT and supporting a pro baseball player 14:37 - 20:18: Enjoying the moment (hard to do) and family support 20:19 - 24:28: LIfe after baseball 24:29 - 32:33: Ericka and Cody meet 32:34 - 38:20: Ericka’ academic and athletic success 38:21 - 44:01: JUCO V College 44:02 - 49:44: Engaged, FINALLLY! 49:45 - 59:31: A new life, a baseball life 59:32 - 67:03: Planning life arounds seasons (baseball and hunting) 67:04 - 72:57: Ups and downs coupled with transience 72:58 - 77:16: Spousal support through it all 77:17 - 85:35: The lows of lows 85:36 - 91:16: Life abroad 91:17 - 95:32: Calling it good 95:33 - 100:27: Knowing when to say when 102:28 - 109:59: Running a club 110:00 - 115:26: Integrity, honesty, and hard work, the foundation of all success 115:27 - 122:24: The odds of making it and proper expectations 122:25 - 128:04: The losers bracket 128:05 - 130:06: Brock’s short pitching career 130:07 - 135:06: BJJ matches coming soon! - Ericka on Instagram: @e.rans

A couple of Texans join Brock and Cody this week. Atish Gandhi and Tony He know what it takes to thrive in small business and in big business. Both men have traditional, white-collar careers; however, they also have a passion business, Village CrossFit. This conversation threads a connection on how excellence in one domain dominoes towards success in another. Podcast producer Ryer Porter also makes a guest appearance as he takes his first deer! Give it a listen and keep #playingthegame. - Show Notes: 00:00 - 08:11: Introducing Tony He and Atish Gandhi 08:12 - 18:02: Learning from others and generational roles (Atish Gandhi) 18:03 - 21:02: If they say they’re good, then their actually capability is inverse in proportion. 21:03 - 32:29: Tony He. Education isn’t everything. Character is. 33:30 - 40:57: Fast & Furious reigns. 40:58 - 49:31: Consulting tricks of the trade. 49:32 - 55:47: The duality of man (tatoos:) 55:48 - 59:12: The balance of pushing people to their limits. 59:13 - 68:37: Corporate America and playing the game. 68:38 - 76:26: Brock’s time in Chile changes perspective. 76:27 - 82:22: Hard work and lucky climbing the corporate ladder. 82:23 - 87:45: Stock options and employer match. 87:46 - 96:54: CrossFit - a passion business 96:55 - 101:32: Stupid money but great shoes 101:33 - 104:17: Jordan vs LeBron 104:18 - 116:43: Ryer joins the podcast 116:44 - 120:22: Brock’s ethical elk kill 120:23 - 125:16: Utah’s TAC 125:17 - 142:06: Village CrossFit Community - Guest Bios: Tony graduated from The University of Texas in December of 2008 where he received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Operations Management. As a Level I CrossFit Certified Trainer, Tony focuses his time on programming workouts and teaching the Fitness Camp clients. Fond of obstacle courses and team based competitions, you can usually find Tony participating in events such as Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash and various CrossFit Team Challenges with his friends from CrossFit Houston. Atish attended the University of Houston where he received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Fitness has always been an important aspect of Atish’s life and CrossFit is just the latest chapter. However, Atish’s active lifestyle extends far outside the confines of CrossFit’s mats. In his spare time, you can find Atish out SCUBA diving, snow skiing, playing flag football and competing in CrossFit Challenges. Atish is CrossFit Level I Certified and coaches CrossFit, Fundamentals and Fitness Camp classes at Village CrossFit. - Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/atishgandhi/ https://www.instagram.com/tony.y.he/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-he-24598713/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/atish-gandhi-2453971b/

If you don’t risk it, there won’t be any biscuit. Tony Drake, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, sits down with Brock and Cody to discuss entrepreneurial lessons and insights. He offers a unique perspective on not only what it takes to start a business (HINT: a lot of hard work) but to also make it thrive. Tony is the founder and CEO of Drake & Associates, an investment and wealth management firm. His experience has shown him not only what it takes to make money but also how to make it last. If generational wealth is your goal, this conversation is a cool introduction on how to do it. #playingthe game. - Tony's Social Profiles: https://www.facebook.com/Drakeandassociates/ https://twitter.com/TonyDrakeCFP https://www.linkedin.com/company/drake-&-associates/ - Bio: Tony Drake was born and raised in Milwaukee. He graduated from Pius XI high school, went on to receive his insurance licenses, CFP® designation and finally a post-graduate certificate from DePaul University. Tony is an Investment Advisor Representative and is licensed to manage money in the market. With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Tony has served clients from all over Wisconsin and specializes in asset preservation, retirement planning, and tax strategies. In addition to serving his clients, he trains and mentors other financial professionals all over the country. He has made appearances on Milwaukee’s FOX-6, CBS-58, TMJ4, WISN-12, NASDAQ, USA Today, Forbes, US News, CNBC, MSN, PBS, Wall Street Journal, TheStreet, Yahoo! Finance, Investopedia, Market Watch, and Kiplinger. Additionally, he hosts a live “Retirement Ready” radio show on 620AM WTMJ Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Tony lives in Oconomowoc and has three beautiful children. As a family, they participate in waterskiing tournaments all over the country, love sports, and spending time together. Tony bow hunts and owns wire-haired griffons and you can often find him pheasant hunting with friends. - Show Notes 00:00 - 07:25: Introducing Tony Drake 07:26 - 14:33: Growing up in Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer and all. 14:34 - 19:01: The grind is real. Digging the underground. 19:02 - 21:57: Calm as a duck and if you’re in a barbershop, you’re going to get a haircut. 21:58 - 26:26: From art to business. 26:27 - 32:26: Government stimulus and handouts. 32:27 - 38:39: 2002, and starting a business. Using business to make an impact. 38:40 - 44:44: Fiduciary vs Broker 44:45 - 50:04: If you want to feel rich, spend less than you make. 50:05 - 53:29: If you don’t risk it, no biscuit. 53:28 - 60:03: Intro to John Dudley, hunting, and the Milwaukee Bucks 60:04 - 64:42: Free Agency vs Loyalty 64:43 - 70:14: Personal growth through business growth.

On this podcast we sit down with a good friend of the Rowley White RV Family, Caleb Copeland (@copecreative). Caleb owns Copeland Creative who is responsible for almost all the content you see and hear from Rowley White, Nock On TV, Hunt Masters TV, Red Arrow TV, The Hunting Habit, Spypoint Gamechangers and several other shows and brands. Caleb grew up doing 2 things, hunting and playing baseball and always knew he wanted to make a career out of one of those activities. He now owns a production company that specializes in hunting and outdoor related content. The plan for this particular podcast was to talk about Caleb's business and all that he does over there at Copeland Creative but once he got going on the good ole days of Baseball with Cody it was all down hill from there. We talked so much about baseball we are going to have to do a part 2 one of these days. Hope you enjoy it.

On this podcast we sit down with a good friend of the Rowley White RV Family, Caleb Copeland. Caleb owns Copeland Creative who is responsible for almost all the content you see and hear from Rowley White, Nock On TV, Hunt Masters TV, Red Arrow TV, The Hunting Habit, Spypoint Gamechangers and several other shows and brands. Caleb grew up doing 2 things, hunting and playing baseball and always knew he wanted to make a career out of one of those activities. He now owns a production company that specializes in hunting and outdoor related content. The plan for this particular podcast was to talk about Caleb's business and all that he does over there at Copeland Creative but once he got going on the good ole days of Baseball with Cody it was all down hill from there. We talked so much about baseball we are going to have to do a part 2 one of these days. Hope you enjoy it.

Former baseball player, played at Oklahoma state and played AA baseball, started real estate and through a never quit attitude with honest morals and ethics with a work ethic like nobody else has been able to excel in his field in real estate and is now just learning how much fun hunting and providing food for your family how much and and how essential it is

Sheena Whatcott is an Interior Designer, Artist and Illustrator. She has over 15 years of interior design experience, including both residential and commercial design. Her resume includes being on the board of The American Society of Interior Designers, working as a model home designer for various builders including Richmond American Homes. Her high end residential and commercial design experience includes working for Vallone Design in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2014 she began doing custom drawings and watercolors as a fun outlet. With a degree in Interior Design, much of her passion for design can be found in her illustrations.  She lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband and four beautiful children. She loves her job as a full time mother and when not painting, drawing or designing, she enjoys playing with her kids, reading, and spending time in nature - especially on the beach! @simplelineworks (IG and ETSY Handles) Website: sheenawhatcott.com Education: Interior Design Degree from Mesa Community College Collaborations: -This 'n That - custom drawings for mix and match sets for a local company -Various wedding venues and designers for custom invites across the US. Has sold over 300 prints and custom artwork world wide. Created and sold custom coloring books to the city of Gilbert, AZ Currently selling prints, cards, coloring books and other hand made items through a local, downtown Gilbert shop Recently finished her first watercolor illustrations for a children's book which is to be released in March! (Holly's Hollyhocks, written by Marsha Jackson) Website: sheenawhatcott.com etsy.com/shop/simplelineworks Link for Holly's Hollyhocks (new children's book) pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hollys-Hollyhocks-Marsha-Jackson/dp/1952209307/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=holly%27s+hollyhocks+childrens+book&qid=1610120742&sr=8-1 Links from show: Dudek Modern Goods: https://www.dudekmoderngoods.com/ Lady Made Pottery: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyMadePottery

On this episode, hosts Brock White and Cody Ransom sit down with Brad White to talk about goal setting. Goals are super important but if you never set them or have a plan to achieve them then do they even have meaning? The guys go over how they set goals and some of their strategies to stay the course and meet them.

Mike was raised in a baseball family, with a father that played HS baseball in Fresno, CA with Tom Seaver, Dick Selma, Pat Corrales and later played a short stint in the NY Mets organization. Mike himself worked his way through travel ball and HS to eventually play at the junior college level in Central Valley, CA. After a couple years of the grind, Mike moved back home to Utah to begin the next chapter of his life. The next few years were spent traveling and skiing around North America and Europe, making friends and connections in the outdoor industry. After earning his Masters Degree in Ski Bumming, Mike settled down, got married and started a family of his own.  Shortly after, he and his wife Lisa started Surface Skis, a freeride/freestyle snow ski brand with nothing more than a dream and a few hundred bucks. They worked tirelessly and and grew the brand from a small shop in their garage to having satellite offices in Japan and Germany. The brand gained global recognition as a forward-thinking artistic ski manufacturer that broke the mold of the corporate “suit” ski monster brands that ran the industry.  After over a decade of running the Surface brand, Mike and Lisa exited and sold the business in 2017.  Since then, Mike has worked with leading outdoor brands such as Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Fjallraven, Sundance as well as Stance Socks MLB and the San Francisco Giants.  Mike is based just outside Salt Lake City, Utah where he is a husband and father of three kids.

Brock and Cody are finally getting some time to sit down and talk about their hunting season. This has been a very different year so the guys talk about all the highs and lows from the 2020 season.

Blayne Andersen describes himself as an “aspiring entrepreneur”. During this weeks podcast we discuss business principles with Blayne that have helped him and his clients as entrepreneurs! Blayne’s career path has stretched across various sectors of business including investment management, RV and auto dealerships as well as lending and insurance companies. Blayne is a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary with BANDER Wealth Management, a regional investment firm based out of Idaho and Colorado. Blayne and his wife, Rachel, have 3 kids and love their home and community in Idaho Falls, ID. Listen as we discuss the “hunt” of entrepreneurialism!

Robby Eggers is an employee of Rowley White RV with a very different career path. Robby is one of those guys that has been at his lowest of lows and found his way back to the top. His story is an inspiration to the people around him. He is a true success story.

Alex DeHondol is the Vp of First America Title. He epitomizes the roll of an entrepreneur. Alex worked from the bottom up to get to where he is now, a self made man with a drive that only a few special people have.

In this episode of the podcast, Brock and Cody sot down to catch up on all that is going on in life, business, hunting and the world.

Alex DeHondol is the VP of First America Title. He epitomizes the roll of an entrepreneur. Alex worked from the bottom up to get to where he is now, a self made man with a drive that only a few special people have.

In this episode Brock and Cody talk to Jake Coleman about his journey to Rowley White RV. Also talk a little bit about his podcast.

Matt Pagnozzi gets on the podcast with Cody and Brock to talk about his baseball career and his relationship with Cody from over the years.

Brad White is a huge part of the Rowley White Family. On this episode Brad talks about his life and some of the trials and tribulations he has went through to get to this place in his life. Its a really good story of rising from the ashes. Give it a listen.

On this podcast we get to know our other host, Brock White. Brock grew up in Arizona and got going in the sales business with used cars but quickly learned that toy haulers were his calling. Check out this in depth podcast on getting to know the man known as Brockalicious.

Welcome to the PLAYING THE GAME Podcast with your hosts, BROCK WHITE and CODY RANSOM. This podcast is the place for all things Baseball, Hunting and Entrepreneurship. These two guys have put in the work and have the stories and advice to back it up. Brock is a long time business owner and Cody played pro ball for over 18 years. The one thing that brings these two together… is hunting. Babe” Ruth said it best….”Never allow the fear of striking out to keep you from playing the game." Lets get this thing started. This is the PLAYING THE GAME podcast presented by Rowley White RV. https://rowleywhite.com/