Scars From The Field

In this episode I have a great conversation with my friend and independent filmmaker Tom Phillips from Yonkers, NY. Tom is the writer, director and producer of the film Between Wars starring Michael Imperioli, Harley Flanagan ( founder of the band Cro-Mags), Sean Nugent, Dominic Chianese Jr. and James Huddleston. This is a film about a man that comes home from war in Afghanistan back to his home in the Bronx. However he struggles to live a normal life due to PTSD. This is a film that Tom has made success on a micro budget, filming over the course of only 9 days with 15 hours each day. His story of film and his passion for the art is absolutely amazing. During this conversation we talk about how he got into filmmaking and why it is so important to him. We also discuss fatherhood and being a role model for our children.Tom Phillips InstagramBetween Wars InstagramBetween Wars WebsiteBetween Wars Interview with Michael O'Keefe featuring Michael ImperioliMichael Imperioli and Harley Flanagan Discuss Between Wars With Tom PhillipsCro-Mags Between Wars Music Video

In this episode I have a conversation with Joshua Bernstein - owner and founder of JBBALANCE. A program that is designed and that is dedicated to helping others get get fit in a way that is taylored to them. Josh is a certfiied Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with the AADP Having him on was such a treat as we spoke about fatherhood, developing a fitness strategy as a father which can def be tricky. We also spoke about Josh’s background as a child and to the present day in dealing with the struggles of ADD, ADHD and OCD and how he was able to take these cards that he was dealt with and turn them into super powers. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BalanceJBInstagram - http://jbbalance.liveeditaurora.com//Linktree - https://linktr.ee/JBBalance

In this episode I have an extremely fun conversation with Dave Heinzinger. Dave and I go way back about 20+ years. I wanted to bring him on because I have always admired the way he carries himself and his free spirited way of life. A father, married and a dad of two young girls , he is also a very talented musician with an incredible mind for creativity. Being a couple years younger than me, he has taught me alot about confidence, living life to the fullest and carrying yourself in such a way that its ok to have fun and not worry about what others thinkAlpha Male Guerilla's Bleed Marinara Full Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIG4gwm_108

In this episode I had a great conversation with my good friend Gary Comitto on maintaining and building relationships during the pandemic. Gary has chosen LinkedIn as his platform to make sure he is able to stay connected with customers and clients at a time when everyone is social distancing and working from home. During this conversation we discuss the video's that he puts out that LinkedIn which were inspired once all of this started happening. Gary loves to tell stories and talk to people. We also discuss fatherhood, marriage and how a man should be acting professionally and personally.Gary Comitto's LinkedIn

In this episode I talk to Tim Schill, the owner and founder of Kahiko Clothing. Kahiko is a Hawaiian culture inspired clothing line that Tim created with distinct designs and style based on a passion that he has now turned into a business. Tim is known for Kahiko in the MMA space where he has sponsored fighters around the country. In this episode we talk about his love for MMA, fatherhood and what Kahiko means to him and how he built his business.Kahiko Clothing - https://www.kahikoclothing.com/Kahiko Clothing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kahikoclothing/Tim Schill Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschill

In this interview I have a really fun conversation with my friend Mitch Massey. Mitch and I meant several months back over Instagram. He is the founder the The DODO Brotherhood which stands for Dad of Daughters Only. During this conversation we talk about how having a daughter changes a man. We also speak about finding a voice on social media like Instagram to connect with other like-minded fathers. Mitch uses Instagram as a platform to give others a look at what his life is like as a father of daughters everyday. He also shares some stories and experiences that he has had to push through that has caused him some real difficultly in the past. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dodobrotherhoodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedodobrotherhood/

In this raw episode, my very good friend Greg Santiago tells his story of COVID-19 and how he survived. Not only did Greg survive, but his entire family including his two young children were tested positive for Covid. He talks us through the experience, how sick he was from Coronavirus and now that he is recovering - what it has done to him as a person and view he has on life.

In this episode I interview my friend Mike Lungo. Mike is an incredibly humble man who has faced some serious tragedy in the last 2 years. Mike lost the love of his life due to a motorcycle accident, leaving behind two young children. Through it all, Mike has been able to find strength during these difficult times. He is a musician and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jujitsu under JT Torres. He also created the new introduction for the podcast. Mike defines what it means to be a man for not only himself, his loved ones but the ones that count on him each day.Essentials BJJ - https://www.essentialbjj.com/

In this episode, I interview a good friend of mine - Matthew Smith, better known as Smitty. Smitty is the Afternoon Drive Host on 101.5 WPDH The Home of Rock 'N' Roll broadcasting out of upstate New York. He is also the host of a weekend show that goes out to 13 cities throughout the country for Townsquare Media. While being on the radio, he juggles the life of being married and raising two daughters. In this interview we talk about the challenges of balancing both a professional and personal life with the type of work he does. On the side, Smitty also runs an Instagram page called Dad vs Two Daughters in which he depicts his life as a father through funny jokes and memes. Below you can find links to all Smitty's resources:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smitty_onair/ , https://www.instagram.com/dadvstwodaughters/WPDH - https://wpdh.com/

In this episode I talk to my friend Jay Pabon. Jay is the co founder of the fashion house Stationary NYC. This was the first time that Jay and I had gotten the chance to talk and link up in 15 years. In this episode we talk about what following your dreams and how to stay consistently passionate even when things get hard.Stationary NYC - https://stationarynyc.com/Jay Pabon's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaypabon_/

Chad is the founder of A New Kind of Man. A New Kind of Man is not only a blog and now a podcast but it is a movement that Chad has spent many years building on through life experiences that has brought him to the very place he is at today. In this episode Chad discusses the 4 pillars of growth that he feels are the pathway to masculine growth.You can connect with Chad and learn more about A New Kind of Man here:Website - www.beanewman.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anewkindofman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewKindofMan-2324022417611869/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-kind-of-man/id1486584628

In this interview I talk to Eric Guido who is very successful in pharmaceutical sales. Growing up Eric dealt with a couple major life situations that would cause him to question at a very young age just how he was going to live his life. He had to decide as child that he was going to stay motivated and driven to set himself for a life that would be defined as his own and not the cards he was dealt from birth. Eric's shares some life experiences and challenges that would later all come full circle.

In this episode I interview my cousin Mike Manning who I consider more to be my brother. Mike has been suffering from MS for the past 6 years. He has made it a point to fight back against the disease by keeping his health and fitness his main priority allowing him to be the man that he needs to be for his wife, son and the rest of his family.Click the link belong to learn more about the National MS Society. Here you can donate, volunteer and also find a walking even near you.https://secure.nationalmssociety.org

In this episode I interview one of my very best friends Greg Melia. Greg was my first martial arts teach and the man that set me off on this journey of defining the masculine mindset for myself. Greg is the head instructor at 914 Training Center in Scarsdale, NY. In this episode, Greg and I discuss his life with martial arts. We talked about how he got started and how it is has developed him into the man that he is today. We also talk about the hardships and challenges that he has faced along the way. Through it all Greg has been able to and still continues to be a leader to help others each and everyday.914 Training Center - https://www.914kravmaga.com/

This is the very first episode of the Scars From The Field Podcast. Here I talk about what you can expect from the podcast and how I came up with the name. I hope you subscribe and see you in future episodes. Much love.Find me at:Website - www.scarsfromthefield.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scarsfromthefield