Rocking The Boat With Ryan Olson

Kevin Murati is a student at Saint Louis University and he comes on the podcast to talk about the importance of finding yourself and being happy. Among…other things… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Lee Foliaki is a financial advisor and former Texas A&M linebacker who also spent time in the NFL with the Vikings. Lee comes on The Boat to discuss the life of becoming financially free and why people should look into their finances more. Lee shares his experiences with how he got tied into the financial industry and what he has learned thus far. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Richard "Magic" McCalop is a professional basketball player with experience playing in various leagues around the world including the Harlem Globetrotters. Rich can be found playing basketball with the famous Ball Is Life crew around the country. In this episode, Rich sheds wisdom on what it means to be a hooper and what his experience has been in basketball. From a small town in West Texas, to traveling the world playing basketball, Rich shares his story of how basketball changed his world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Ricardo Artis II is a professional basketball player and father to three. He joins The Boat to discuss his experience in the basketball world and as a father. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Ryan is joined by co-host Alejandro "Pope" Barron, Edgar Tapia, and Alejandro Leyva to discuss and ultimately celebrate one year since the the first episode of Rocking The Boat. Edgar Tapia is the host of Tapia's Thoughts and the other half of the Canceled By Culture brand. Edgar has appeared in episode #13 of Rocking The Boat, but as been a supporter since the original development. Edgar currently studies political science at the University of North Texas. Alejandro Leyva was the first ever guest on Rocking The Boat making his appearance in episode #2. Alejandro has also been a key supporter of Rocking The Boat since the early days. Alejandro studies mechanical engineering at the University of Notre Dame on a full scholarship. Thank you for listening to the one year special on International Rocking The Boat Day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rocking The Boat graphic designer and media content creator, Alejandro "Pope" Barron, and host of Tapia's Thoughts, Edgar Tapia, come on The Boat to discuss life in a multitude of ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Aubrey Zahuranec comes on The Boat to discuss her experience as a faithful college student outlining what it's like to keep faith in college. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Hall of Famer Connor Buss, Max Hauser, and Chris Arndt join The Boat for another segment of Unfiltered. I would like to apologize in advance for what is said as this was an impromptu episode. If you have never adhered to the trigger warning, this would be the episode I would highly advise you doing so. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

As a bonus episode, Ryan rants about mental health in college ranging from anxiety to choosing your friends. Enjoy this episode and feel free to react and respond as you see fit! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Anton Blaho is a sophomore at Saint Louis University studying Criminology and Criminal Justice from Boston, MA. Anton joins The Boat to discuss why he joined Greek Life and clear up some common misconceptions of the Greek Life system.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Max Hauser (Hauser) and Max Fernandez (Budge) join The Boat to discuss the way roommates and classes can impact your college experience in positive and negative ways. The two sophomores are roommates who met freshman year and also live right across the hall from Ryan. In this episode, the three go down the rabbit hole of everything that goes into the college experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Arturo "Artie" Espino joins The Boat to discuss the realities, struggles, and benefits of being a resident advisor. In this, Artie sheds light on why he chose to be an RA and gives insight to what the job is and what it means to him.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rocking The Boat Hall of Famer David Andrioli comes to The Boat to discuss his experience with going to college in a foreign country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rocking The Boat Hall of Famer Sydney Altemose sheds light on what it's like to be a D1 college athlete and gives insight on her opinions on certain issues surrounding NCAA and athletics at large. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Max Hernandez is a sophomore at Marquette University studying civil engineering from Dallas, TX. Max is a first generation citizen and college student and comes on The Boat to talk about his experiences thus far in college. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

The legend himself Connor Buss joins The Boat to discuss the question whether or not college is necessary. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rocking The Boat Hall Of Famer Rashad Young joins The Boat to discuss his experience as a black educator in America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Owner, creator, and visionary of Scan International Clothing, Blake Stevenson, comes on The Boat to discuss his journey as a young, black entrepreneur and how he has been able to keep his business going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Emcee, rapper, and all around entertainer Dre'Co joins The Boat to discuss his journey as an entertainer specifically as a black male and how he uses his platform to influence others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Host of Prodigy Sportive Attestations Podcast Izzy Baker joins The Boat to discuss the importance of mental health and therapy in the Black Community and society at large. Follow Izzy and the P.S.A. Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and his website. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

In the first episode of Black Stories, Prescott Mack comes on The Boat to express his experiences in the sports industry as both an athlete and owner.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Owner of Goodekind Flip Cadarao joins The Boat to discuss his business model "Hemp For Human Rights" and the misconceptions society has on the marijuana/cannabis industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

David Zimmerman (Coach Zim) and Don McEvoy (Coach Mac) join The Boat to talk about the life of coaching young men and women and how parents can do better for their child's athletic career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rocking The Boat Hall of Famer Connor Buss joins The Boat to discuss the ramifications of the recent storming of the capitol and what these events will mean for the future of the conservative movement and Republican Party. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

The second half of Canceled By Culture and host of Tapia's Thoughts Edgar Tapia joins The Boat for a 2020 year in review. Join us for highs, lows, and who inspired us to get through the crazy ass year that was 2020! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Blake Hilker joins The Boat to discuss cancel culture and the hyper fixation and adoration of politicians. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

David Andrioli joins The Boat for a new segment of unfiltered to discuss topics ranging from the 2020 election to the best podcasters today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Paul Mullen from USA Rugby joins The Boat to talk about what it's like being a professional athlete. In addition, Paul walks us through what the tryout process was like and sheds some of his wisdom on the American rugby community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Parents are always credited with sacrificing their own dreams for their children, but what does that actually look like? Bobby Eugene Ridout joins The Boat to talk about his journey with putting his football career on hold for his kids. Now working as a bartender, Bobby embodies what it means to truly put your dreams on hold for your children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Over the past decade, socialism has become a popular trend among young people. The idea of a government which takes care of the basic needs of its citizens has proven to be very attractive and attention grabbing. Roni Lesak comes on The Boat to talk about her families experience with socialism and the implications it brings about on our country. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Toxic masculinity aims to redefine our modern understanding of what it means to be a man. For good and for bad, expectations for men have certainly changed. Sean Feltz joins The Boat to talk about the current state of masculinity. Sean is a theology, catholic studies, and philosophy major from St. Louis, Missouri. As a co-host of his own podcast, The Brag, Sean brings about a unique and distinct view on relationships and how we look at the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Field Hockey star Sydney Altemose joins The Boat to discuss lived experiences as a female athlete at a Division 1 university. From the lack of support, to financial disparities, Sydney talks about all the difficulties experienced by female athletes through her latest UNews article "Female Athlete's Have Nothing To Lose." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

With the 2020 election in sight, political figures and activists have begun to overtake media to publish their narrative. Connor Buss joins The Boat to explain what's at stake in the 2020 election and how in the world we got here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Unfiltered is a segment in which Ryan answers questions directly from listeners. Please adhere to the trigger warning as no filter will be used and feelings will inevitably be hurt. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Rashad Young is an author, speaker, and host of the Young, Educated, and Uncertain podcast. He joins The Boat to share his experience being a black man in America, specifically his perspectives on Black Lives Matter and defunding the police. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

Alejandro Leyva is a sophomore at Notre Dame studying mechanical engineering. He joins The Boat to explain his journey as a young, Latino male in America and how he became a conservative. In this, Alejandro also explains the backlash he received from the Latino community as he revealed his conservative beliefs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support

This episode is an intro explaining the necessity of dialogue and why it is important to have uncomfortable discussions.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rocking-the-boat/support