Join Gordon, owner and founder of the Arena, along with special guests as they discuss fitness, craft beer and everything in between
This episode we cover the gym, power lifting, and mental health
This week Bj Harrison is back and we chat with Casey and Carlos covering the basics of what you might need to start a podcast. Along with shedding some light on some of the work that goes into it. Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Pharo Amus and Jake are back in the Blind Ninja Studios bringing our new friend Ilya to join myself and Casey. Talking about what's new since first meeting last year, the new album, merch and the upcoming trip to Africa! Click the link to support the show -> https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Eau Claire WI legendary local rap artist Miles Blvd joins me at Blind Ninja Studios' Studio EC. We sit down to talk about his career, new album and more. Check out Miles' newst project "Language I am Deeply Ashamed Of & Will Regret Forever ..." here -> https://m.soundcloud.com/miles_blvd/sets/language-that-im-deeply-ashamed-of-will-regret-forever Click the link to support the show https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Excited to announce my first in person episode in the brand new Blind Ninja Studio's Studio EC with the legendary Chris Johnson. When Chris isn't painting murals he is the host of The Passion Pod and owner of Passion Board Shop in Eau Claire WI. Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Brandon and Tim return to the show with their new EPs coming hot off the press! We talk about Misery's End & Fear for Itself, tours, video games and more Check out their music on all stream platforms available today! Click the link to support the show https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Husband, father, author, keynote speaker, and retired actor Sean Tyler Foley joins me this week over Zoom as we discuss the evolution of his career from stage to film, to public speaking and to becoming an author with many stories in between such as his pivotal role in the Scary Movie Franchise. Check out www.seantylerfoley.com or www.bookshop.org to find "The Power to Speak Naked" today! Click the link to support the show https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
My guest this week joins me from the city that never sleeps Las Vegas. I had the opportunity to chat with Edwin Rojas, president of Rojas Talent Group about how his career has evolved from a walking into a a magic shop, to working in the cruise line Industry to running his company. https://www.rojastalentgroup.com Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Back in Blind Ninja Studios' Studio EC with author Shanti Hershenson. Self published author of a bakers dozen novels, books and novellas and only 14 years old! Shanti was kind of enough to stop working on her next work to join me from sunny California via Zoom! Click the link to support the show! https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Happy new year! Kicking off 2022 from the brand new BNS Studio EC as Taylor from Solemnly Swear joins me over zoom to chat about life, music and the new album "Cross My Heart and Hope to Fly" available now on all music streaming platforms Tap the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Brandon Watson and Tj "Trajedy" return to the show talking about the Brandon's new solo music project Misery's End. Check out the new single Vengence out now on all all streaming platforms and follow Misery's End on social media for updates on new tracks and the full EP coming out by the end of this year! Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Stephen joins myself and Grandpa Ben from Las Vegas via Zoom to chat about growing up all over the world landing in LA and moving to Vegas and now wrapping up a 39 career in computer technology industry and becoming an established self published author of 4 novels with the 5th coming out soon. Learn more about Stephen and to get a signed copy head over to www.authorstephenmurray.com Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Ashton owner and founder of Freedom Fitness Equipment and host of the Freedomcast Podcast joins myself and Justin over zoom North Carolina. We cover business, podcast, the fitness industry, power lifting, strongman and just about everything else New podcast store is now open, click the link below www.rulesofthearenapodcast.com
Erabella Chris and Connor join me over Zoom from Chicago as we talk about putting the band together, writing 2 EPs and getting back on track with live shows, new music and touring post covid pandemic Check out The Familiar Grey wherever you stream music today! Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Tim Selden from For Fear Itself makes his return to the show with Brandon Watson. We sat down for a bit before heading to our first live concert in 18 months! Song credit goes to Earthlight, the new single titled POS click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Baltimore Maryland Rap and RnB artist Trajedy aka TJ joins me to talk about his musical career as a solo artist and producer while playing lead guitar in a band. Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Local BACA chapter makes their second appearance on the show. We talk about what has changed over the last couple years, and the over all mission of BACA To learn more check out the website - https://bacaworld.org/ Hit the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Baltimore based metal band is making their return this year with their EP, Continuum. The first since disbanding in 2014. The guys join me over zoom to talk about the new sound, upcoming music, and future live shows. Hit the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Sam Spade vocalist and bassist joins me over zoom to talk about bringing the band together, the first album, touring, new music and the challenges overcome from the covid-19 pandemic. Click the link to their YouTube channel and make sure to check out their latest single Pink Halo! https://youtu.be/40yEhjWfRsI To support the show click the link below https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Morgan is an anthropologist, archeologist, classic car collector, historian, pilot, planes enthusiast, husband and father who was kind enough to join via zoom from beautiful Montana. To support the show click the link below - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Nina Golemi joins Gorodn and Steve discussing her career as a licensed counselor and starting her own business Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
This week's episode highlights Home Brew Bound brought you by Blind Ninja Studios. A show dedicated to helping you make the best beer possible. Find all Home Brew Bound episodes on your favorite podcast directory Click the link to support the show- https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
This week I want to highlight the newest show from the Blind Ninja Studios. Subscribe to Hop and Barrel Happy Hour to get the latest news and information from Hop and Barrel Brewing in Hudson WI Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
St Paul MN rap/ hip hop artist Pharo Amus joins us in studio to chat about the start of his music career, life as a musician during a global pandemic and his brand new album "They Call Me Judas" available here - https://linktr.ee/PharoAmus Support the show by clicking the link - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Quinn is a metal vocalist of out Eastern Canada. Quinn has been featured as a quest with several bands and currently working on producing a full album with his new band based in Texas. Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
We are back this week from the Donaldson Network HQ. This week Pete and I talk about who was John Wesley Donaldson and the impact he had on the game of baseball during and after his legendary career. The Donaldson Network - http://johndonaldson.bravehost.com/ Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Had the opportunity to sit down with Pete Gorton president of the Donaldson Network and discuss how he came to a start a 20 year project of uncovering and restoring the history of the greatest baseball player you have never heard of. John Wesley Donaldson The Donaldon Network - http://johndonaldson.bravehost.com Click the link to support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Sidney Smith makes his return to the show, Sidney is on the board of directors for the Utah Chapter of Disabled Outdoorsman. Disabled Outdoorsmen creates an inclusive hunting program for people with disabilities. Support the show and check out the Hammer and Axe Collection in the merch store https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
CLK Thornton joins us over zoom from sunny California as we chat about her career in the production of Hollywood movies and her debut as director of The Drop Off Film. Kick Starter Link - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedropoff/the-drop-off?ref=discovery&term=The%20drop%20off Support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Anthony Campos joins me from the east coast over zoom to discuss his experience moving from free Lance marketing to running his own firm during a pandemic, how he has been able to navigate the peaks and valleys during this time Instinct Analytics Marketing new website! www.digitalmarketinginstinct.com Click the link to support the show! - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Owner and Founder Tys Sniffen joins me over zoom from sunny California. Talking about how he started his company and created The Journey, a modular bag system. Click the link to get your Journey bag and use promo code:rulesofthearena to save 15% New merch store is now open as well. Make sure to check out the Hammer & Axe Collection https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
BJ Harrison, owner and founder joins us over zoom from Texas to talk shop about building and running a wood working business Click the link to the support the show - https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Mike Congdon is back talking launching his new business Full Circle Laser, and his return to competing in strong man. https://fullcirclelaserengraving.com Click the link below to support the show https://linktr.ee/rulesofthearenapodcast
Coen Hammelswang joins us from the Land Down Under; Brisbane Australia. Coen is a full time landmanagement specialist and when not working he is a great artist and musician. Find Coen's art on Instagram @ih8art
The Bearded Bard aka Josh joins us from the great State of Montana. Josh and his wife Brittany started their company TriPeak Goods. Josh also is the creator of Grothnor & Co a dnd character skit made famous on tik tok with his own podcast coming soon!
Chef Emerson Holiday joins us from Racine Wisconsin talking about his career changes from retail management, to working his way up to head Chef and despite COVID-19 opening his own business and BBQ pop up "Dragon Pit BBQ" click the links below to get Big Em's Paradise Powder and to support Emerson's GoFund Me https://dragonpitbbq.com https://gf.me/u/yzj3zw
This week Gordon sat down with Justin and Brian owners of Hop and Barrel Brewing Co in Hudson, WI. Talking about the origins fo the brewery and how thigns have changed in the last 4 years since opening the doors.
Perlick Distillery, sat down with owner and head Distiller Scott Perlick talking about his family's farm and the evolution to producing one of Wisconsin's finest craft spirits
Matt Dryden, owner of The Body Shop Gym in Shell Lake and Spooner WI
Fire Side Chat - Quarantine Happy Hour Ingredients List Woodford Reserve field day cocktail: Hendrickson Road 1. Bourbon 2. Lemon Juice 3. Aperol 4. Rosemary Sprigs 5. Tattersall Sour Cherry Liq. ( most cherry will work, just don’t want a super sweet one) 6. Orange Bitters 7. Rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water) II. Vodka Cocktail: Berry Gimlet 1. Vodka 2. Lime Juice 3. Rich simple syrup 4. Frozen or fresh berries ( really any type will do, I’m using raspberry, blackberry, blueberry) III. Bens ratchet drink: Tangy 1. Bourbon or vodka 2. Tang powder 3. Egg white (optional) 4. Rich simple syrup IV. Have it your way: bourbon or brandy old fashioned 1. Bourbon or brandy 2. Rich simple syrup 3. Bitters of your choosing 4. Whole orange V. Tools list A. Shaker 1. Shaker tin 2. Fitness shaker bottle 3. Mason jar with lid a) Really anything that you can get a good seal with that lets you move the ice fast. B. Mixing glass ( some thing to stir in, preferably straight walled) 1. Large mugs work 2. Rocks glass C. Measuring tool 1. Jigger 2. Measured shot glass 3. Small measuring cup with increments. D. Spoon for mixing 1. Cocktail spoon preferred but most things will work. E. Strainer 1. Tea strainer 2. Hawthorne strainer a) Really you can use almost anything you’re just trying to leave the ice pieces behind. F. Glassware a) Really anything you want can be used Directions I. Field Day: Hendrickson Road a) 2oz woodford b) 3/4 oz rosemary aperol c) 3/4 oz tattersall d) 1/2 oz lemon e) 2d orange bitters f) 1 bar spoon simple (a)Adds “fat” All ingredients in shaker, shake and strain into glass. II. Vodka gimlet a) 2oz vodka (call back to infusing) b) 1oz lime c) 3/4oz simple d) Berry garnish e) Over big cube or on rocks All ingredients in shaker, shake and strain. III.BY-Old fashioned a) Thumbnail bitters b) 2 bar spoon simple c) 2.5 oz whiskey or brandy All ingredients in mixing glass, stir til just under diluted and strain over cubes or big cube IV. Kick in a glass a) 2oz whiskey b) 1oz tang c) 1/2 oz simple d) Egg white All ingredients in shaker, shake once with ice, strain and discard ice. Shake again without ice then strain into glass
Lt John Nores Jr (Ret) 28 year career with California's Department of Game and Wildlife as a game warden, co founder of the Marijuana Enforcement Team, author of Hidden War & War in the Woods.